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Depression

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 5:31pm

Depression is not a normal part of ageing. Unfortunately depression in older people often goes undetected.

Older people can find it difficult to ask for help with depression

What is dementia?

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 4:38pm

Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms of a number of conditions that cause damage to the structure and chemistry of the brain.

People living with dementia will need more support from the people around them as the disease progresses.

Val Nigol - Financial Planning Specialist

Submitted by AgedCarer on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 4:32pm

Contributor Profiles

Val Nigol (MBA FCA AFPA) commenced his career in 1981 as a Chartered Accountant. In 1999 he was awarded the Master of Business Administration degree. In 2005 he became accredited as a Chartered Accountant - Financial Planning Specialist, in 2010 he became a Fellow of the Institute, and in 2007 he became an Associate of the Financial Planning Association.

Aged Care Homes- The Complete Australian Guide

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 12:03pm

The opening lines of this book sum up the problems faced by family members and carers when they receive (or make) the dreaded, but long expected phone call.

“Mum’s had a fall; she has broken her hip and is now in hospital. The doctor says she will probably need permanent care – what do we do now and can we find the money?”

As a financial adviser, this is a problem Val Nigol is increasingly being faced with – what are the options for these people, how much will it cost and how are they going to pay for it?

Grief and loss: How to support a grieving parent

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:28pm

If you are caring for a parent who has lost a spouse it can be difficult to know how to help. Whilst coping with your own feelings of grief and loss you may find it hard to know how to comfort a surviving parent.

What aged care services can help with care at home?

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Tue, 02/03/2010 - 5:32pm

There are a variety of community home care services and products that help ageing people at home.

A range of community care services can keep people independent in the home.

Nursing home fees- what is an accommodation bond?

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Fri, 26/02/2010 - 12:03pm

This is an edited extract from Aged Care Homes - The Complete Australian Guide by Val Nigol and Anthea Wynn reproduced with the permission of Litehouse Books.

Falls prevention: How to prevent falls in hospital

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Wed, 17/02/2010 - 1:23pm

Falls are a major cause of injury in aged care homes and hospitals every year. Research shows that falls often happen close to the bed or when a person is trying to get from one place to the other.

Dementia Advisory Services

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Tue, 16/02/2010 - 1:19pm

Dementia Advisory Services help carers and people living with dementia access dementia advice, information and support.

Located around Australia your local Dementia Advisory Service can help you access information about dementia, find dementia care services in your area and connect you with other carers.

Tips for choosing a walking aid

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Thu, 04/02/2010 - 11:10pm

There are many factors that should be considered before purchasing a walking frame or walking aid.

A physiotherapist can adjust a walking frame to the correct height.

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