Australians currently have one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Today, Australian men are living until they are nearly 80 years old, and women are living to 84 years. For both genders, this is up 25 years from a century ago. As the population is ageing, the physical health of older Australians is also […]

Many parents, spouses, family members, siblings and significant others, find themselves in the role of caregiving for a loved one as they age. While caregiving is undoubtedly rewarding, it’s not without its challenges. The role of caregiving can be highly stressful and over a long period of time, it can start to take its toll […]

People with dementia sometimes become more confused, restless or agitated later in the afternoon or in the early evening. They may become more demanding, upset or suspicious and can sometimes even see or hear things that aren’t real, particularly at night. For some people with dementia, their attention span and concentration can become more limited […]

Providing care for an ageing or ill parent can put a significant strain on sibling relationships. A survey commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Association found that more than half (61%) of carers felt that they didn’t get the support they needed from their siblings and it affected their relationship. In an ideal situation, caregiving gives siblings the opportunity […]

More and more older Australians are boarding planes and cruise ships to explore the world. In fact, now, over 65s is the fastest growing age group travelling overseas. The Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed that the number of people aged 65 to 74 holidaying overseas increased by over 80% in the last five years. One […]