Australian Carers Guide Vic/Tas

The Australian Carers Guide is our countries first and only publication focusing on you, the informal family carer. The overarching theme of our content and the resources and services we provide is all tempered with your physical, financial, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. The Australian Carers Guide is a new and independent quarterly publication created specifically for today’s family carers especially those caring for their aging parent, spouse or an elderly loved one. The ACG is jam packed full of practical and helpful content that is simple to read and designed to help you navigate through the caregiving journey. We achieve this by confronting the most common challenges and offer a new and fresh approach that will help ease the burdens. We deliver unique insights, creative solutions and helpful perspectives that will make a real difference in your daily life. Paul Koury - Publisher

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Home Care Assessments Explained RAS vs ACAT

App App & Away • 12 Popular & Helpful Apps for Carers

7 questions carers should ask home care providers • Picking the right at-home care provider for your elderly loved one can be quite a challenge. It may feel like a daunting task that requires a lot of time researching your options before coming to a proper conclusion. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of 7 questions that you should ask a home care service provider before enlisting their services.

10 tips to help you look good and feel great

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Double Trouble Caring for Both Parents

Carer’s survival checklist

Sexuality and Aging

When a pet cannot stay with its owner

Do your homework • You’re all excited about renovating for Mum or Dad. Before getting started, here are some things to consider.

abbreviations • When it comes to Aged Care, acronyms are plentiful…ACSA, HCP, CHSP… But what do they all mean? Fear no more. We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly used ones – how they work and their service to the community.

keeping cool this summer • 10 tips to keep you and your home cool

How to protect your kid’s inheritance • Avoiding family provision claims against your estate

Dementia Discrimination • The impact of anticipated discrimination affects those living with dementia, their carers and families

Tis the season to talk about AGED CARE

Do you know your aged care choices?

Reconnecting after COVID

Supporting Carers Across Victoria

Merrin’s INCREDIBLE CARE FOR HER MOTHER • Merrin is a powerhouse of a woman with a lot more on her plate than most.

5 Secrets to better sleep

Introducing Carers TAS & Care2Serve

Who is Carers Tas & Care2Serve

What is the Carer Gateway?

Events by Care2Serve:

expert advice Q & A

Time Out • Improve your memory, concentration and reasoning. The benefits of puzzles are numerous. They maintain or develop problem-solving skills, and help you relax, even when they are so frustrating.

Give your brain a daily workout! • Looking for a mental challenge? This edition’s brainteasers will really get those cogs whirling!

Stay safe!

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