By Sophie Doyle
25 March 2022, 2:30 PM
The common question when it comes to retirement is ‘how much is enough?’.
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By Sophie Doyle
21 February 2022, 10:00 AM
It is the great Australian dream to own your own home. But how does your home affect your age pension or the aged care fees you can be asked to pay?
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By Sophie Doyle
07 February 2022, 3:00 PM
Planning for the future and all challenges it may bring, can help achieve quality of lifestyle as well as quality of care. A new year has started and while we are unsure what challenges COVID-19 will continue to send our way, we hope the future starts to look brighter.
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By Sophie Doyle
15 November 2021, 9:00 AM
Many older Australians live alone and families may not notice the decline in an older person’s ability to live independently. The festive season can be a time when families come together and have an opportunity to observe how well a parent is coping.
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By Sophie Doyle
16 July 2021, 4:30 PM
If moving into residential aged care, do you really have to sell your home? What are your choices? Myths and misunderstanding about the rules can add to anxiety and confusion.
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By Sophie Doyle
15 June 2021, 4:30 PM
For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), it is important for all of us to think about who would step in and make decisions for us if we lost capacity to make these decisions on our own.
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By Sophie Doyle
07 May 2021, 10:30 AM
The time may come when you need to make financial decisions on behalf of a parent as the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPoA). Is this an honour or a burden?
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By Sophie Doyle
07 May 2021, 10:30 AM
The time may come when you need to make financial decisions on behalf of a parent as the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPoA). Is this an honour or a burden?
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By Sophie Doyle
03 December 2020, 1:30 PM
Nobody wants to admit to themselves that their parents have grown old and frail. It is a stark reminder that time marches on and life is not forever. But there are certain realities that must be faced if we are to keep our loved ones safe.
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By Sophie Doyle
15 October 2020, 4:35 PM
The fear of the COVID-19 spread has made many people afraid to move into residential care. But is it a real problem, or just a bad media rap?
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