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For years, Dan Collins looked after his mother Ros as she got older. But two years ago he acquired a permanent brain...

When it comes to planning for the future, they are two of the most important legal safeguards against elder abuse.

In recognition of National Advance Care Planning Week and National Close the Gap Day, First Nations people are encour...

Listen to Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia CEO Geoff Rowe share how to help smooth the path of life on the The ...

Without a binding nomination, it’s up to a trustee to decide where your remaining super ends up when you die.

Your input will help shape workshops, improve resources and ensure that LGBTQ+ communities are empowered

It’s not unreasonable to expect the retirement phase will last about 20 years, perhaps longer. How should people appr...

Being carers costs women more than $500,000 over a lifetime, leaving them with less in retirement than men

Many people – almost 50% - don’t get financial advice even though it can help ensure a comfortable retirement.

Calls for better financial support for people caring for loved ones at home.

Australians face going through their entire working life ending up in poverty when they retire, a new report has found.

A medical planning guide book to help older people outline their wishes for their future care is another step towards...

In advance of an information session all about how to prepare a will, funeral preparation and planning, you're invite...

Financial planning professionals should be having conversations with their clients as soon as possible about their ag...

NSW became the last state in Australia to legalise voluntary assisted dying when new legislation came into effect in ...

Recently the SBS “Insight” programme featured a story on the Boomer Economy , and shone a light on the misconception...

There is ongoing public discussion about whether dementia should be a qualifying illness under Australian voluntary a...

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria will host a number of events over May and June for seniors – some will mark...

It's not always an easy task to put plans in place for our last days, but it is an important one. Luckily, you don’t...

Forcing Australians to work later into their 60s could be detrimental to their sense of autonomy, health, and wellbei...

Australians are living longer and spending more in later years, but are "financially illiterate" when it comes to ret...

A new study puts the focus on when Australians expect to leave the workforce.

Are you wondering if building a granny flat on your children’s property is a good idea? It can be very rewarding to b...

Most of us assume that we will outlive our pets. But what if you’re the one who becomes incapacitated, or dies, first?

Are you an older person who would like to share your experience about financial barriers to ageing well and accessing...

Most older Australians want to retire where they are, but renters don’t always get a choice

Enduring powers of attorney (EPOA) are a key estate planning tool, but can be used as a means for elder abuse reports...

Tasmanians with impaired decision-making abilities will now be empowered to actively participate in decisions that af...

Michelle Grattan writes in The Conversation that, according to the government’s Intergenerational Report, Australia’s...

As we get older, sometimes we are no longer capable of making our own decisions. Diseases that affect the brain such ...