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Reach out to your older friends over the holidays
If you have older friends or relatives who live alone, the holiday season might be tough for them, especially those who have experienced loss. Older Australians are increasingly likely to live by themselves, and research shows that at least 13% of people aged over 65…
How do I find the right GP for me?
If you have a regular GP, you’ll likely want to stay with them as long as possible – but that may not be on the cards. Especially as you get older, you might find that your current GP can’t meet your needs, or they retire,…
How to sell your home when you downsize
If you’re looking to downsize and move into retirement living, then an important step in that process is, of course, to sell your home. This can often be an emotional journey – it is usually, after all, the home you’ve lived in with your family…
Stay safe and beat the heat this summer
Summer is here, and we’re all looking forward to fun in the sun and spending time with our families – but as we get older, the heat can start to affect us more than it used to. As we age, our bodies hold less water…
Perth home and disability care recipients get two new bikes for Christmas
Clients of Perth-based Not For Profit home and disability care provider Community Vision have received an early Christmas present in the form of two triobike taxis. The triobikes, funded by the State Government through the efforts of Emily Hamilton MLA, Member for Joondalup, will let…
Make your home safe for the holiday season
As a wise man once said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but for older people, the holidays can pose some unexpected hazards. If you have older parents or friends coming by this year, consider some of these helpful tips to make…