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The colour purple: acknowledging elder abuse
What usually defines ‘elder abuse’ as opposed to other forms of abuse of an older person, is that it involves that breach of trust. In Australia, like the rest of the world, we have thankfully become...
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Money, death and incapacity – tough conversations
Discussing your will and estate planning with your adult children should not be taboo territory. In fact, it’s kind of mandatory. In Frank and Earnest, we explicitly want to have ‘The Conversations of...
View ArticleOld, older, elder, senior? What’s in a name?
Recently, while following my nose across the internet, I stumbled across an interesting competition being run by an American grassroots anti-ageism organisation called Enrich Life Over 50 (ELO50). The...
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Need a grant for your community project?
Do you have a plan to start a community garden; establish an exercise group, or set up a computer club? Maybe you’re part of a bush regeneration club, a quilting group or you want to look at ways to...
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I’m old, not stupid
The title of a booklet caught my eye recently. It read, “I’m old, not stupid – What older people think but don’t say.” It describes itself as the ‘must read book’ for family members with elderly...
View ArticleSpeak up, fellas!
It’s no secret that when it comes to seeking medical advice (and possibly other forms of advice!), blokes are not known for their enthusiasm. Some reports have warned about a ‘quiet crisis’ being...
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