Carer
Find helpful articles and support to help you navigate being a carer for an older person.
Are you looking after an older person? Perhaps a family member, friend or neighbour?
Looking after an older person can have practical and emotional challenges and significant responsibilities. Find articles and services to help you with this important role.
Carer stress and abuse
If you’re experiencing stress and overwhelmed – or even abuse – as an informal carer, help is available.
Vicarious trauma and working with older people
Physical or psychological distress from other people’s traumatic experiences is called ‘vicarious trauma’. For care service workers supporting older people, the risk is very real
The fine line: helpful or harmful care for older people
Caring for an older person calls for more than good intentions to ensure it doesn’t cross the line into elder abuse.
Popular articles
We've hand selected a few popular articles that can help with knowing how to be a carer of an older person and key things to consider.
How technology can support ageing well
From assistive technology such as walking sticks to digital devices and wearables, technology can enhance our safety and wellness in our later years.
Misconceptions about dementia and decision-making
Many Australians incorrectly believe that a person with dementia cannot make any decisions for themselves. Supported decision-making can be all that’s needed.
The appetite deception: why some older people eat less than they need
The nutritional needs of older people are quite particular, and if those needs aren’t met it can affect not only the person’s health, but also their independence and quality of life.
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