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The debt of life
Should we enshrine an obligation to care for our parents in law? Some countries do just that
Mar 13
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Granny flats: when love and the law collide
Thinking about a 'granny flat' arrangement for your parents? Here's what you need to know
Mar 6
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Persuasion - not pride and prejudice
It's about talking with our parents, not telling them what to do
Feb 13
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Wendy Frew
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Is it time your parents took a back seat?
It's hard for our parents to stop driving but a bit of planning and some support can help
Feb 20
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“A complete and utter mess”
That's what advocates say about Australia’s seismic aged care reforms
Feb 27
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Residential aged care: can it feel like home?
Nov 14, 2025
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Let’s talk … with our parents
Discussing difficult subjects with our parents is vital – but few of us do it well
Feb 6
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Christmas in hospital emergency
Why advocating for your parents when they are sick matters
Jan 30
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Wishing you and your parents a merry Christmas
Please join me again in 2026 for more news and tips about caring for your parents as they age
Dec 12, 2025
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Do your parents have a Samsung phone? Here's why it might be a problem
In Australia, it's been revealed that dozens of older Samsung models can't call emergency services
Dec 5, 2025
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Dealing with Centrelink on your parents' behalf: don't mess with these guys!
Here's why you should become your parents' Centrelink nominee
Nov 28, 2025
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The horror! The horror! Paying for residential aged care in Australia
How hard can it be to work out if you can afford a room in aged care? Turns out, it’s really, really hard!
Nov 21, 2025
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Residential aged care: can it feel like home?
Price, location and services all matter but look for that special something
Nov 14, 2025
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A lawyer, a real estate agent and a journalist walk into a bar ...
Why you sometimes need professional help when caring for your parents
Nov 7, 2025
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'Don't be taken in by the grand piano': first impressions of an aged care home
No aged care home is perfect; what matters is the level of care your parents receive
Oct 31, 2025
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