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Why Should Retirees Consider Getting Travel Insurance?

Why Should Retirees Consider Getting Travel Insurance?

Why Should Retirees Consider Getting Travel Insurance?

Travel insurance can be a game-changer for retirees planning to travel. Many Australian retirees wouldn’t dream of going abroad without it. 

Why? Let’s explore the benefits of having travel insurance and why it might be a smart move for you.

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Why Considering Resident Choices in Care is Crucial in Australia

Why Considering Resident Choices in Care is Crucial in Australia

Why Considering Resident Choices in Care is Crucial in Australia

In the evolving landscape of healthcare and aged care in Australia, a significant shift is taking place towards resident-centred care. This approach emphasises the importance of considering the choices and preferences of residents in their care plans. It recognises that individuals are experts in their own lives and deserve to have their voices heard and respected, particularly in environments like aged care facilities and hospitals.

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Hospital Stay, Hospital Stay; Preparing For -

Preparing for a Hospital Stay

Preparing for a Hospital Stay

Preparing for a Hospital Stay

As we age, our health can naturally decline, making hospital visits more frequent—whether due to surgery, an emergency, or managing a chronic condition.

Hospital stays can be stressful, especially if unplanned, and uncomfortable due to the unfamiliar environment away from home.

However, planning ahead can alleviate some stress and make the experience more comfortable for you and your caregiver or loved ones.

This article outlines key considerations for preparing in advance to create an effective hospital stay plan.

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Disability Diagnosis -

Gaining confidence with a disability diagnosis

Gaining confidence with a disability diagnosis

Gaining confidence with a disability diagnosis 

Receiving any disability diagnosis can bring up a mixture of feelings and emotions but they are a normal part of the journey to acceptance and living confidently with it.

Depending on your diagnosis, it can be a liberating time or a time of grieving for your life pre-diagnosis. 

Regardless of whether you have been diagnosed with a disability or not, working towards self-acceptance and self-confidence is incredibly beneficial for your health and well-being. 

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Assistance Dog -

How assistance dogs can help people with disability

How assistance dogs can help people with disability

What is an assistance dog?

An assistance dog is a guide, hearing, or service dog that is trained to perform a number of tasks that help people with disability navigate day to day life or offer support and independence. There are also Autism assistance dogs that are trained to comfort a child if they become distressed, helping to prevent a child’s emotional reaction from escalating into a meltdown. Some service dogs are even able to help remind people to take their medication and other routine tasks. Dogs are chosen to be assistance dogs by considering their size, health, temperament, risk of shedding and intelligence.

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