The Truth About Ageing
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!
The Truth About Ageing
E72 - Annual Check In
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 and take stock of how your ageing loved ones are progressing. You might look back on the past 12 months and be impressed at how independent they've been! You might compare to Christmas last year and realise there are quite a few changes in their overall wellbeing.
In today's episode I break down 8 key categories to look out for, probing questions you could use to learn more and what this could potentially be a sign of:
- Personal appearance
- Weight change
- Mobility
- Engagement
- Social/community participation
- Memory/recall
- Medication management
- Home maintenance
For more information on this topic, you can head to www.navigateagedcare.com.au/post/annual-check-in-december-newsletter
As always, you can find me on Facebook @navigateagedcareau or in Instagram @thetruthaboutageing
Happy Festive season!!