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Must Read Support at Home: Intentions undermined by complex reality, residents survey finds

“People need help now, not in 12 months.” A new survey has captured the frustrations of older Australians waiting for Support at Home services, with residents calling for a simpler system that delivers care when it is needed. Read more

Has hay fever season started early? And what’s the most common culprit?

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose? Hay fever season may have arrived early in parts of Australia. Strong vegetation growth across the eastern states could mean more pollen in the air, with grass pollen the most common culprit. Here’s what’s driving this year’s season and how to keep symptoms under control. Read More

Labor softens trust tax plan, but seniors relying on family trusts still face big decisions

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Labor has backed down on its 30% trust tax, but the fine print still matters for families using trusts to pass on wealth. Here's what changed, and what it means for your estate plan. Read More

Asking ‘R U OK?’ really can make a difference, new study finds

By Jakob Neeland

Today, Australians are being reminded to ask the people around them ‘R U OK?’ New research suggests the question is more than a slogan, finding that R U OK? Day produces a measurable lift in mental wellbeing. Read More

The surprising things that can make your anger worse, according to science

By HelloCare Editorial Team

When you’re furious, it can feel like you need to do something to get the anger out. But science suggests ‘blowing off steam’ may not be the answer. Here’s what researchers say actually works. Read More

#WisdomWednesday

Wisdom Wednesday is about celebrating the experience and wisdom of our elders across the globe through storytelling. It's through these stories that we attempt to elevate their often unspoken worth and value of age unwittingly lost to peers and future generations. Do you have an elders story to share or are you an elder yourself that would like to be interviewed? Help us celebrate the lives of older Australians through Wisdom Wednesday, a weekly segment posted every Wednesday. Our older generation are by definition the most experienced members of our community, but as they age and transition into more passive, physically constrained roles in society, their importance often dwindles, particularly so as they enter long-term care. 

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