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A little holiday musing

Recently I was having afternoon tea with one of my daughters at the local bakery, and reading her final Primary school report. The elderly fellow at the next t…

Applying for Seniors Cards: State by State

Are you 60+ years old and wouldn't mind saving a little more money on everyday things? That is where the Seniors Card initiative comes in. Each state and terri…

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COVID-19 and caring for people with dementia

In a tea room conversation with a colleague (adhering to social distancing guidelines), Margaret* recounted a situation so perfectly relevant in today’s climat…

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Dementia Awareness: the i-Remember Memory Cases

The iRemember Memory Cases are an initiative of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). First developed a number of years ago they are resource…

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Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Roadside Assistance

Roadside assistance services are available to help you should your wheelchair or motorised mobility scooter or gopher have a flat tyre or breakdown. We list so…

Older Australians

Coronavirus can be more serious for older Australians, but we can help to protect those most at risk. Watch this video to learn more.

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Packing for an Emergency

With the recent emergencies we have faced, the need to be prepared is again highlighted. Bushfires, Floods and a Pandemic. If you need to evacuate in a hurry…

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Pros and Cons: Disability Support Pension vs. Aged Pension

So, you have received a notice from Services Australia asking you to choose either the Disability Support Pension or an Age Pension. But what is the difference…

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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Sydney Hearing 4 Home Care

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held the Sydney Hearing 4 to address some of the key design issues for a new home care system. The…

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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Sydney Hearing 5

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will hold the Sydney Hearing 5 to inquire into the funding, financing and prudential regulation of…