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Moving into a retirement home after a lifetime in the family home

After 48 years in the same house, Sarah is preparing to move into a retirement home following the loss of her husband. Storyteller Michael Preston recounts her final walk through the rooms and garden that hold a lifetime of family memories, reflecting on the life built within its walls. Read More

Would subsidising weight loss drugs make health care fairer?

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro can deliver significant results, but with monthly costs reaching hundreds of dollars, access often depends on what people can afford. Should Australia subsidise these medicines for people living with obesity, or invest more in prevention? Read More

Can cats actually predict when somebody is about to pass away?

By Jakob Neeland

Any cat owner will tell you that feline’s know a whole lot more than they let on. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that cats may be able to sense death and disease before they occur Read More

Ageing with the burden of a father’s dark past

By Michael Preston

As we grow older, memories of childhood and family can take on new meaning. In this story, storyteller Michael Preston recounts Elsa's discovery of her father's wartime past and the painful family secret that followed her throughout her life. Read More

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Moving into a retirement home after a lifetime in the family home

Would subsidising weight loss drugs make health care fairer?

Can cats actually predict when somebody is about to pass away?

Ageing with the burden of a father’s dark past

Money out the door: How a “minor” super tax tweak could push more retirees into higher aged care fees

Money out the door: How a “minor” super tax tweak could push more retirees into higher aged care fees

Have aged care homes improved in the past 60 years?

Have aged care homes improved in the past 60 years?

Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5: the genius of Dolly Parton in three songs

Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5: the genius of Dolly Parton in three songs

Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a legacy that stretches far beyond music

Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a legacy that stretches far beyond music

The empty sleeve: Letting go without letting go of love

The empty sleeve: Letting go without letting go of love

When can you access your super early? A finance and a legal expert explain

When can you access your super early? A finance and a legal expert explain

Reflecting on the past, embracing the present

Reflecting on the past, embracing the present

Is it a gift or a loan when parents help kids buy a home?

Is it a gift or a loan when parents help kids buy a home?

Health insurance rebates may change for the over‑65s. Our new study shows what to expect

Health insurance rebates may change for the over‑65s. Our new study shows what to expect

From home support to residential care – how to navigate the aged‑care maze for ageing parents

From home support to residential care – how to navigate the aged‑care maze for ageing parents