If you have had the experience of moving parents to assisted living or your loved ones are experiencing a degree of isolation or anxiety due to COVID, then reminiscing is a wonderful way for them to remember and cherish happy memories. …
Whether your elderly loved one is living independently or in aged care, there is a range of fun, engaging activities for seniors, including senior day trip ideas, that can lead to improvements in their emotional, physical and mental health regardless of …
According to the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), drivers aged 75 and over have a higher risk of being in a car accident than those in any other age group. This is partly because there are specific mental and physical changes that …
Dementia is not one specific disease — it describes a collection of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain. It affects behaviour, thinking and the ability to perform everyday tasks, and brain function is affected enough to interfere with an individual’s …
If you spend a lot of time with an ageing loved one, you may notice them misplacing things or becoming a bit more forgetful. While frequent forgetfulness or memory loss may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease, typically, it is just …
Whether you are moving parents to assisted living or just having a good clear out, you may find items in your home that are classified as hazardous waste. If so, you may be asking the question “how do we dispose of …
Along with a healthy diet, exercise for seniors is also a vital part of enhancing your loved one’s physical and emotional health and wellbeing. In this article, we will look at why exercise is essential, how much is recommended, and provide …
The time has come when your loved one needs to relocate, and although there are a range of housing options for seniors, you have decided that an aged care home is the best choice for them at this point in their …
If your elderly loved one is experiencing challenges with their current living situation, there are a range of options available, including accessing in-home assistance, or considering a move to a more suitable location such as a residential park, retirement village or …
It may sound a touch morbid, but Swedish death cleaning can be a positive lifestyle change. It’s a form of decluttering that focuses on the belongings of people in the later years of their lives—a process of minimalism developed for seniors, …