Winter has most definitely hit Australia with the country getting colder by the day. If you are caring for an older adult, it’s important to be aware of the risks that winter brings for them. Older adults lose body heat faster than when they were younger, and if they are too cold for too long, […]

Everyone feels lonely sometimes, particularly at the moment, as our movements have been restricted for the last few months. We are all missing social interactions with family, friends and colleagues. However, the elderly in our community may be finding it even more difficult as they are more typically more vulnerable to feeling isolated and lonely. […]

There are more than 2.65 million carers in Australia, which means about 1 in 11 people in Australia are carers. While many of these family caregivers have not had formal training for the role, they often have to carry out a number of tasks that they have never done before. These tasks can be physically taxing, medically […]