Hosted by Kate · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 82 episodes
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A community of humans that wish to age well, grow old and make informed decisions. The Truth About Ageing is built on the firm belief that knowledge is the key to empowerment. By being aware of the options available as we age, we can make informed decisions that feel right to us and our loved ones. Kate Helmore is a passionate advocate for elderly Australians - with a Master of Gerontology and 13 years experience in both residential and home care settings, Kate understands the challenges ageing Australians and their families face. Join us as we unpack the aged care sector and answer all your questions along the way!
Kate hosts The Truth About Ageing, a society show with 82 episodes published.
We all want our ageing loved ones to feel a sense of purpose and drive to get out of bed each morning, but for many ageing individuals it isn't the case. It's common for people to struggle to find meaning as they age, bu
I'm baaaaaack! It's been a LONG time between recordings, but I am so happy to be back with another Truth About Ageing Episode. In this episode we catch up on what I've been up to and talk all about how to choose a placem
FRIENDS - it has been a while between episodes! Hi 👋🏼 I've missed you! Today I'm talking about the Aged Care Funding Reforms that were announced by the Albanese Government on 12th September 2024. Whilst they're yet to
Last episode we spoke all about the different types of home care services available in Australia and this week we're discussing HOW to access them. In this episode I unpack: How to contact My Aged Care What to request wh
Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is one I've touched on previously, but that can always use an update - Home Care Services! 80% of ageing Australians want to remain in their own home, so how can we do that? In this episo
Do you dread contacting Centrelink? Someone can do that for you! Do you want help accessing a Home Care Package? Someone can do that for you! Do you need to downsize but can't physically pack all your belongings? Someone
I regularly have people comment ‘I didn’t know people like you existed!’ when we first meet. People typically don’t go looking for aged care services until they need them and if you don’t know what is available it’s hard
When caring for vulnerable loved ones we can feel a need to protect them and remove any potential risk. Whilst this is a natural response, it's so important that when caring for loved ones with dementia we constantly bal
Is Mum still safe driving to the shops? Is Grandpa making himself nutritious meals? Should Aunty Greta have a few less glasses of brandy in the evening? Wouldn’t Dad be less stressed if he had someone to care for him? Di
In the last episode of the podcast we talked about the concept of an 'Annual Check-in'. A time to pause and take stock on how your ageing loved one is progressing and if they need any additional support. In episode 73, w
HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON FRIENDS! We are well and truly into the silly season, so this episode is all about how to check in on loved ones over this festive time. The idea of an annual check-in is a yearly reminder to pause a
E71 is one of my passion topics... Advance Care Directives. These documents have slightly different names and formats in each state and territory, but they're essentially a document that details your wishes for future he
Welcome back to The Truth About Ageing podcast! Today we're talking all things Advance Care Planning. In South Australia, there are three key succession planning documents that can help your family as you are ageing and
The theme for October is 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' and in last fortnights episode I discussed how to know when it might be time to move. In today's episode I unpack what those next steps might be. In Australia we're i
Choosing to move from the family home can be an incredibly difficult decision. 80% of ageing Australians, would like to remain there for as long as possible. And the majority have negative views of Residential Aged Care
The podcast theme for September is 'Living Longer, Living Better', so with my own Grandma turning 90 on the 17th September it seemed like the perfect time to sit her down and soak up all her wisdom. For those who have li
We are all living longer, so how can ensure we spend our days living with a sense of purpose, fulfilment and enjoyment? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released a report in June 2023 that identified from 1
Convincing a loved one to see a doctor or access home care services can be hard at the best of times... throw dementia or a cognitive impairment in the mix and it can be an incredibly delicate situation to manage. In tod
Hard Conversations in ageing can take many different forms. It might be encouraging your loved one to accept some help at home. It could be broaching discussions about moving permanently into a residential care facility.
In today's episode I thought I'd unpack a very regular conversation I have with clients about how to access home care services. There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to starting your aged care journey, so today I
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