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Top 5 aged care concerns — and how the right advice can help
3 September
Aged care is rarely something families want to think about before they need it. Unfortunately, waiting until a hospital admission, fall, illness or other crisis can mean important decisions have to be made quickly and under considerable emotional...[Read More]
Caring for ageing parents: Why planning and advice matter
27 August
Caring for an ageing parent can be one of the most important roles you ever take on. It can also become one of the most complicated.For many families, it doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with helping Mum with shopping, taking Dad to a medical...[Read More]
Estate planning beyond the will: What happens to your digital life?
27 August
Most of us understand the importance of having a Will. It can help determine what happens to our property, investments and possessions and provide greater certainty for the people we leave behind.But modern estate planning may need to go much...[Read More]
When Mum or Dad starts needing more help
20 August
There is rarely a single moment when you realise your parents are getting older.It often happens gradually.Mum asks you to come along to a medical appointment. Dad needs help understanding a letter. You start doing a little more shopping, checking...[Read More]
Aged care conversations every family should have
2 July
Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]
Top 7 signs you are ready to retire
16 July
Retirement is one of life’s biggest financial and personal transitions. While many people focus on reaching a particular age, being ready to retire involves much more than simply qualifying to access superannuation or receiving the Age Pension.A...[Read More]
Some vital information about caring for someone in an aged care home
23 July
Your role as a carer does not necessarily end if the person you’re looking after moves to an aged care home. Even after moving them into a care facility, you might still spend a lot of time there, providing care and giving them company.However,...[Read More]
Planning with confidence: Seven questions to ask your aged care professional
6 August
Moving into aged care, or arranging additional support at home, is one of the most significant decisions an older person and their family may face. It can involve emotional, financial, medical and practical considerations, often at a time when...[Read More]
Defining your retirement dream
30 July
Reaching retirement age often comes with a long-held expectation: this is finally the time to live the dream. After decades of working, raising a family, paying bills and meeting responsibilities, retirement can represent freedom, choice and the...[Read More]
Powers of attorney and advance care directives – Who will make decisions if you can’t?
13 August
Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so. An accident, serious illness,...[Read More]