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Should Your Family Member Move in With You

If you are concerned about your older family member living in their own home, you may consider suggesting they move in with you - try to resist rushing in befo…

Where Should Your Family Member Live?

When your family member or friend begins to need more help with day-to-day things, you may start wondering whether they should continue living at home.

What Caring Might Really Mean for You

Taking on a caring role is just like taking on a new job - there will be rewards as well as challenges. Understanding these can help prepare you for the role y…

Things to Consider When Taking on a Caring Role

Some people say that taking on a caring role feels more like a duty or obligation than an active choice. Values, beliefs and perceptions about the 'right thing…

Suddenly Becoming a Carer

People start caring for an older family member or friend in different ways. Some start caring gradually, helping their family member more over time. Others fin…

What to Do When Your Family Member Doesn't Want Help

It's not uncommon for older people to resist the help offered by family or to decline the use of support services that are available. Some people will even res…

Gradually Becoming a Carer

Caring for an older family member or friend starts in different ways for different people. While the need for this help can occur suddenly (e.g. after a stroke…

What is a Carer?

A carer is someone who helps and supports a family member or friend who needs assistance.

What is the Guardianship and Administration Board? (TAS)

The Board conducts hearings to determine applications about adults with a decision making disability who are incapable of making their own decisions and who ma…

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