Getting older sometimes attracts pressure from family, friends and others to comply with directives, especially about our healthcare. Those demands to comply may not reflect what we know is right for us or our wishes. Luckily, we have OPAN, the Older Persons Advocacy Network on our side supporting our right to make our own decisions about our health and healthcare. […]
The Australian Commission for Safety and Quality has released a new edition of its National Consensus Statement: Essential elements for safe and high-quality end-of-life care (Consensus Statement). The Consensus Statement describes nine guiding principles that outline a best practice approach to caring for people approaching the end of their life. Click on the link to familiarise yourself with The Consensus Statement […]
In the grief and chaos of losing a loved one, someone is sure to think through who should be told. How do we let family, friends, acquaintances and others know that a loved one has passed. Death notices appear less and less frequently in daily print newspapers. Few of us now scan the death notices for the surnames of […]
Jane’s friend was living her best life when she suddenly passed away. Jane and her friend were around the same age. Jane didn’t even know that her friend was sick. She wasn’t. Her friend’s passing was one of those tragedies that no one saw coming. Just two weeks ago, her friend of thirty years was celebrating the new year with […]
It’s what nightmares are made of. That’s the trauma of having to evacuate your home in a natural disaster . For many, the brave but necessary decisions, like when to go, where to go, how to go safely and what to leave behind are next level distressing. Our list of suggestions and links may help you to be always prepared. […]
Older people can have a tougher time dealing with heat and humidity. The temperature inside or outside does not have to be high to put them at risk for a heat-related illness. Headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness. Go to the doctor or to an emergency department to find out if you need […]
According to Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, heart attacks often occur when people are alone. Being able to recognise heart attack symptoms is important to your survival. Heart attack symptoms should never be ignored. This article, Survive a heart attack when alone, can help you to recognise symptoms and provides advice on what to do if you find yourself having a […]
Bush fires have arrived in Australia early this year. If you live in a bush fire prone area, you will be familiar with calls to evacuate. It’s a heart wrenching decison to evacuate. But for your own safety, if you have to evacuate, do it early. Store copies of all of your vital information in Secure My Treasures document safes. […]
Caravanning? More Australians are now investing in caravans and mobile homes. Many of them are empty nesters, living the dream as they explore our country in their own time and in their own unique way. It’s a great life. But, sometimes with all that fresh air and freedom comes unanticipated hazards. Caravans are expensive vehicles and therefore, are attractive to […]
Travelling overseas later in life is very different from those carefree days of our youth spent backpacking and on living off the smell of an oily rag. If you haven’t travelled for a while, be prepared. Do your homework on the places you are visiting including laws and rituals. Does your holiday destination have endless stairs and, if yes, are […]
