If your loved ones are considering Aged Care in the future, then this article by someone who has dealt with the complexities and frustrations involved himself will definitely help. As we are living so much longer than a century ago, for most of us all there will come a time when we need to think […]
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The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or fancy a residence is than about it being a place where we feel safe and where we have created countless memories with
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Housing for Life Guidelines Here is another set of guidelines for housing to add to your collection. Download: Housing for Life This one is by Master Builders Association ACT. Although Housing for Life is more than ten years old the principles still hold because it is good design. Apart from the usual attention to access
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Championed and designed by grandparents, Las Abuelitas Family Housing is a small, ADA-accessible and affordable housing community that addresses the multigenerational needs of its residents. Family Matters Kinship care is the full-time care and nurturing of a child by a nonparent relative or someone who has a significant emotional relationship with the child.
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As Australians live longer, more and more will end up in residential aged-care. The aged-care industry is very complicated and has resulted in a Royal Commission due to concerns about the industry. Many decisions must be made, often involving large sums of money. Here are answers to many common questions that arise. Click here for
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Home Design Issues for people with dementia There are many causes of dementia and it affects different people in different ways. Also, some people may have good physical health while others might be experiencing the effects of ageing. Designing a home to support people with onset of dementia raises a number of issues, ranging from
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Deciding to sell your property is a big decision that doesn’t come without careful consideration. It’s likely to be one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make, so it’s important to do your research to select an agent who’s right for your needs. Do they have experience in dealing with your special circumstances? If
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The purchase and selling of real estate involves potentially complex legal transactions, and from time to time you may come across terminology in contracts and legal paperwork that you’re not familiar with. Here are some of the most common terms you may encounter and their meaning: Acceptance: An acceptance of an offer according to its
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Universal Design Principles Universal design is an approach to the design of all products and environments to be as usable as possible by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability, or situation. It serves people who are young or old, with excellent or limited abilities, in ideal or difficult circumstances. Universal design benefits
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