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Lost in the Aged Care Jungle? A Home Care Advisor Can Help You Find a Way Through
The letters are on the kitchen table. One mentions an assessment, another lists services, and someone has suggested comparing providers. You know you need help at home, but working out...
Read the full articleWhen the Waiting Room Is the Hardest Part: Healthcare for Autistic Adults
You have your appointment time, your questions and your Medicare card. Then the waiting room television starts competing with the phones. Someone nearby is wearing strong perfume. The doctor is…
After Losing a Limb, Even Making a Cup of Tea Can Mean Learning Again
The kettle is in its usual place. So are the mugs. But after losing a limb, making a cup of tea can suddenly involve unfamiliar decisions: how to reach, steady,…
The Swelling That Changes What You Wear, Where You Go and How You Feel
The shoes you planned to wear will not fit comfortably. Your sleeve feels tight, and getting ready for lunch with a friend suddenly seems like too much effort. When swelling…
Too Embarrassed to Open the Door: Getting Help When Hoarding Takes Over
The doorbell rings, and you stay quiet. Perhaps there are boxes behind the door, belongings across the sofa, or nowhere you feel comfortable inviting someone to sit. You may have…
Nodding Doesn’t Mean Understanding: When Care Arrives in the Wrong Language
The nurse has left. There is a new dressing on your father’s leg, a sheet of instructions on the table and a follow-up appointment in the diary. He smiled and…
When an Ordinary Day Takes Days to Recover From | PEM
You made it to the appointment, picked up a few groceries and stopped for a short conversation. To anyone watching, it looked like an ordinary day. The next morning, you…
When Taking a Shower Leaves You Breathless: Living at Home With COPD
You have only had a shower, but you need to sit on the bed before you can get dressed. Your breathing is fast, your arms feel heavy, and the morning…
When You Can No Longer Read the Letters on Your Kitchen Table
The envelope is familiar. The words inside are not. You move the letter closer, then further away. You turn on another light, clean your glasses and try again. Eventually, you…
Why Sleep Falls Apart After 70 and What Actually Helps
You fall asleep in front of the television, move to bed and suddenly feel wide awake. A few hours later, you are up to use the bathroom. By 4 am,…
Why Your Support at Home Budget Runs Out Early
If you or a family member has recently transitioned to the Support at Home program, you may already have noticed something frustrating: the funds seem to disappear faster than expected,…
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