Moving from home care to a retirement home can present challenges to the elderly and their families, but proper research and support can make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. There are pros ...
Owing to modern medicine and technological advancements, people live longer than ever before. One-fifth of the US population is going to be 65 years old by 2050, compared to 12% in 2000, according to the ...
Budgeting is difficult for everyone, particularly those with a fixed income. Senior citizens are increasingly suffering financially after retirement, as they depend solely on the benefits of social security and low investments to achieve ends. ...
Perhaps you need a private elderly care provider or want to use them. You can do this by getting an assessment of your care needs through My Aged Care and: is not considered suitable for ...
In part one of its special investigation Who Cares, Four Corners hears from current and former staff who are speaking out about what they’ve seen inside aged care facilities. Families also share their disturbing stories ...