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One of the most common natural disasters in Australia is a bushfire. It is a devasting threat for people that live in rural and remote areas and can leave a lasting impact on those affected, young or old.

The joys of living in a retirement village is becoming more well-known among older Australians, as they decide to take the plunge and experience a fun, new lifestyle in a retirement village.

With borders reopening and restrictions reducing, people are hopping straight back into travel to make up for the last two years.

The Australian Government has adopted COVID-19 antiviral treatments as the best way to protect older Australians who contract the virus.

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout began in 2021 with older Australians in aged care and the community at the front of the queue.

Handling your own money and finances can be a big part of feeling independent as an adult, so it can be a worry for some about what will happen to their financial affairs if they move into aged care.

If you are a veteran and require aged care assistance at your home, you may be wondering what other services are available to you outside of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

Developing a strong relationship with a doctor in your later years can be really beneficial to your overall health.

Animals are one of the most important companions in our lives, but the move to aged care poses an important question – what happens to our pets when we no longer live at home?

Can people develop lactose intolerance over time?

CONSUMER STORY – As a married couple, you take the vow to stand by each other for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, and for some couples, these vows, said as promises for what the future may hold, become a reality in later life.

As a carer of an older loved one, it is easy to forget about caring for yourself. Perhaps you spend your time looking after a partner who lives with dementia or has suffered a heart attack or stroke.

Aged in their mid-fifties, Joe and Lucy were worried about their financial situation. With increasing debt levels due to credit card debt, they had very little in savings and were unsure how their superannuation worked.

Receiving home care services can be a confusing new experience for some older people. For family members, it may be a struggle to get your loved one to accept home care, as it means having someone in their home that they don’t know.

At some point, you and your family will need to discuss what is the best option for your ongoing care.

Everyone should engage a financial advisor to help with retirement planning, as this can be a complicated process. It’s important to find a financial advisor that suits your needs and is the ‘right fit’ for you.

CONSUMER STORY – We all know there are huge benefits in living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of regular exercise as part of that. But even if you have been active all your life, there may come a time when injury or reduced mobility starts to impact on your ability to take part in the sport you love.

If you want to stay in your own home, but need some help with daily tasks, or require entry level care, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) may be able to help.

From the time we are an infant, we engage in both verbal and nonverbal communication – the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviours to express ideas, thoughts, feelings to someone else. However, during the process of ageing, health issues can have a significant impact on your communication abilities and can cause impairments.

When you are provided with so many choices and options for home care and nursing home providers, it can be hard to know who to choose or what you should be thinking about when choosing an aged care service.

Your local Council provides a range of services besides their local Government duties, including services that benefit older people in their communities.