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The day I finally called myself a carer, and how it changed who I became

Becoming a carer can change far more than your daily routine. In this personal reflection, family mediator and author Rosemary Gattuso shares how caring for her parents gradually reshaped her identity, independence and sense of self, and why accepting the word “carer” became an important turning point in understanding what she had lost, what she had gained and who she was becoming. Read More

For seniors, the world outside can hold a lifetime of stories

By Michael Preston

For Daphne, watching people pass by her window was more than a pastime. It kept her connected to the world around her while bringing back memories of the life she shared with William. Storyteller Michael Preston reflects on ageing, memory and the quiet ways seniors stay connected. Read More

Would you write off a $50,000 loan to keep the peace with your child?

By HelloCare Editorial Team

A grandmother wants to know whether she is wrong for insisting her adult son pay back the $50,000 she and her husband lent him for a home. Her daughters repaid theirs in full, but he has paid just $500 this year. Should she chase the debt or let it go? Read More

Echoes in the mirror: How we become our parents

By Michael Preston

As we age, we may begin to recognise more of our parents in ourselves, from their expressions and habits to the values that guide our decisions. Storyteller Michael Preston reflects on the influence of family, the wisdom passed down through generations and the lasting impact of those who helped shape us. Read More

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The day I finally called myself a carer, and how it changed who I became

For seniors, the world outside can hold a lifetime of stories

Would you write off a $50,000 loan to keep the peace with your child?

Echoes in the mirror: How we become our parents

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

Fuel excise returns, driving up costs for Australia’s aged care workforce

Fuel excise returns, driving up costs for Australia’s aged care workforce

Teen builds ‘Nan Cave’ to keep his grandmother’s memories alive instead of packing them away

Teen builds ‘Nan Cave’ to keep his grandmother’s memories alive instead of packing them away

Aged care resident shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son

Aged care resident shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son

Home-sharing: Could it be the next big trend for ageing in place in Australia?

Home-sharing: Could it be the next big trend for ageing in place in Australia?