Elder abuse and aged care

The questions we are asked most often by people approaching or transitioning to retirement are, “How much will I have to spend and how long will my money last?” Advisers have traditionally responded by referring to Life Expectancy tables; indeed retirement income products have been built based on these tables. In this approach is a... Read More

We spend more than a third of our lives asleep, but when it comes to the elderly in residential care that time can be significantly higher. Pain, illness and poor mobility can sometimes mean that much of their day is spent in bed, so comfort is absolutely crucial. Like me, you probably know that there’s... Read More

Moving to aged care is a huge step for any older person, it the next phase of their lives. The intention is that this new aged care facility is their “home” – and most probably the last home they’ll live in. This is why it is important for them to be comfortable and at home... Read More