The carer’s journey. What’s Your Story?
Everybody has a story and that story deserves to be heard. Following on from my last article where I compared the caring journey to being…
What a new government means for your Aged Care
Australia, we have a new Prime Minister and a new Labor Government. But what does a new government mean for your Aged Care? Is it…
Vitamin B12 deficiency. Are you getting enough?
One of the most common vitamin deficiencies seen in older adults is a Vitamin B12 deficiency. In the United States and United Kingdom, studies have…
Thriving – not just surviving on the caring journey
Hello my name is Rita Merienne and welcome to my first column for CareAbout. You will be hearing from me once a month where I…
Featured guest: Dr Karen Wolfe (Episode 3)
Dr. Karen Wolfe is trained as a medical doctor in Australia and has dedicated the last twenty-five years to health promotion and wellness. Dr. Karen…
Social distancing activities for seniors
Australia is slowly getting back to normal, but there are many people who are still taking extra precautions and practising social distancing. If you’re over…
Caregiving: what to expect
Are you about to take on a caregiving role? You’re probably feeling a little unsure about what to expect, or about what others might be…
Featured guest: Dr Karen Wolfe (Episode 2)
Dr. Karen Wolfe is trained as a medical doctor in Australia and has dedicated the last twenty-five years to health promotion and wellness. Dr. Karen…
Retirement tips for seniors
You may look to your retirement with excitement, nervousness or apathy. Whatever you are feeling, here are 12 tips to help you prepare for retirement…
How to have fun together no matter your age
Finding ways to connect across generations can sometimes feel like learning how to speak a different language. However having a toolkit of great activities you…
We contracted COVID at Christmas – in our late 70’s!
After much deliberation we’ve decided to come out and share how we started 2022. We had spent nearly two years doing everything to avoid contracting…