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Your Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassSupport at Home - the consumer's voiceThose who will be Support at Home consumers have concerns about this new program. This week Coral sits down with two remarkable women, Danijela Hlis and Hannah Law, aged care recipients, carers, and advocates. From lived experiences, they bring powerful insights to the looming changes in Australia’s aged care system. Their stories are real and filled with wisdom.As Australia inches toward the rollout of Support at Home (SaH) in November, Danijela and Hannah discuss the fears, frustrations, and hopes from within their communities. Today’s episode invites listeners to consider the effects Support at Home will...2025-07-2837 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassThe Care-Finder Program with Kate KleemannIn this insightful episode, Coral speaks with Kate Kleemann from COTA Queensland about the nationally funded Care Finder Program, which supports vulnerable older Australians to understand and access aged care and other community services. Kate explains how the program emerged from the Aged Care Royal Commission and Navigator Trials. Learn about eligibility, referral pathways, outreach efforts, and additional services available for older people and their support networks. In this episode: What is the Care Finder Program?Origins of the programThe program is Australia wideThe Elder Care program is for First Nations peopleMany care finder o...2025-07-2116 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassSelf-managing a Home Care PackageIf you’re wondering if self-managing a home care package (HCP) is an option for you, today’s episode is all about our experiences with Mum and Dad. For some people, self-management is the perfect model for them.For other people, depending on their circumstances, a traditional provider is a better option. Understand what’s involved in self-managing and make an informed decision on which model is right for you.In this episode: People’s situations determine which package management model is right for themMum’s and Dad’s cases and why we use the provider...2025-07-1416 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassOur Town Cares with David Melloy & Lesley BryceThe “Our Town Cares” project was established by Trilogy Care to meet the needs of older people living in regional and remote areas of Australia. This week Coral speaks with David Melloy and Lesley Bryce about their experiences in establishing in-home aged care work forces from within rural and remote communities.The Trilogy Care Foundation and Ironbark Housing are two philanthropic ventures that Trilogy Care has established in order to support older people and ensure they are able to stay in their own homes and their communities for as long as possible.In this episode: Da...2025-07-0751 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassMeet home care provider Trilogy CareCoral talks to James Whitelaw, co-founder and director of Trilogy Care, a home care provider offering a self-managed model. James discusses the origins of Trilogy Care and why he decided to start this company.Trilogy Care has grown exponentially in since it began taking clients. By listening to industry experts and building systems that fit the business, Trilogy has become incredibly successful. Their genuine care for Australia’s older people extends further to some amazing charitable work as well. Their actions embody their mission. In this episode: Trilogy’s genuine care for older people outsi...2025-07-0124 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassAsk me more about SaHHere's more about Support at Home (SaH). It's a big, confusing topic. People want to know what it will cost them, what services they will receive, how will they be assessed, and many other queries.This week, Coral and Michelle answer more questions that they’ve been asked directly or that have been asked through the different social media groups they’re on. A reminder also that the rollout of both the new Aged Care Act and SaH have been deferred to November 1st, 2025. In this episode: Home care package recipients will merge...2025-06-1710 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassAsk me anything about SaHSupport at Home (SaH) is still causing confusion for so many home care recipients. We're frequently asked questions about how the new program will affect those already in the system and those who are yet to enter.Coral and Michelle have put together the questions they are most commonly asked and answered them for you in this episode. Note also that last week the government announced that it was deferring the start of both the new Aged Care Act and SaH to November 1st, 2025. We touch on this also. In this episode: Support at H...2025-06-1021 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassSaH for the non-grandfathered participantsJoin Coral and Anna as they discuss what SaH will look like for the non-grandfathered participants. That’s anyone who was assessed as eligible for a home care package (HCP)after Sept 12, 2024, and before July 1st, 2025.Learn about services, co-contributions and unspent funds and how they will affect this group of participants.In this episode: The three different groups who will enter Support at HomeWho are the non-grandfathered participants (the hybrids)?Hybrids will blend both the home care packages and SaH programsUnder SaH, the hybrid participants will have automatic approval for every category of se...2025-05-2738 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassHow GPs support older peopleGeneral practitioners (GPs) support older people in several important ways. It’s not just about diagnosing illness. Coral is joined today by a Cairns GP, Dr Garry Hartrick, who has been a GP for 40 years.Coral and Garry discuss the different ways a GP can help the older person to remain well and able in their own home through not only monitoring their health but also by helping them to access other supports and services. In this episode: The more common reasons family members raise concerns about their elderly loved onesCognition dysfunctionGP management plansTeam car...2025-05-2042 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassPreparing for Support at Home with Flexi CareWith July 1st fast approaching, Flexi Care is preparing for Support at Home (SaH). Providers are still waiting for all the information they need from the government. Flexi Care has adopted a proactive approach to preparing both their staff and their clients for the changes that are coming.Coral and Adrian discuss how Flexi Care is preparing and the challenges they can see. Adrian highlights the aspects of SaH that he feels could present obstacles to both providers and participants. In this episode: Providers still don’t have all the details for Support at Home...2025-05-1356 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassMeet home care provider Flexi CareHome care provider Flexi Care supports people in the southern areas of Brisbane to live independently, safely and confidently in their own homes and communities. Adrian Morgan is the General Manager of Flexi Care, an independent, not-for-profit provider of in-home services and support. Coral and Adrian discuss Flexi Care’s approach to providing older people with practical help to continue to live well in their own homes, while respecting their rights to make their own choices about the services they receive.In this episode: Recognising that older people’s needs can change quic...2025-05-061h 03Your Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassGrandfathering under SaH - What it means for youDepending on when you entered the aged care system, you may be grandfathered under SaH. Learn what this means for you and how you will be affected.Grandfathering relates to financial contributions only. It does not relate to the level or number of services you may receive.If you need to be reassessed into a higher classification, you’re still protected financially but you may lose the flexibility you currently enjoy within your home care package.In this episode: The importance of the date Sept 12, 2024Who is grandfathered?Grandfathered participants will be tr...2025-04-2949 minDosis con Michelle GalvánDosis con Michelle GalvánUna dosis de poder con Coral MujaesLa vida de Coral Mujaes dio un cambio radical y ahora es una de las mujeres mexicanas más importantes y reconocidas. ¿Cómo logro todo ese poder y cómo llegó a ser millonaria? En este episodio nos comparte su fórmula. 2025-04-2446 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassHow your support plan informs your care planUnderstand how your support plan informs your care plan and therefore the support and services you may be able to get from your service provider.The support plan and the care plan are two separate documents yet they are both linked to the in-home support you may receive. It’s important that each one is as detailed as possible to ensure you get the level of in-home support that’s right for you. In this episode: What is a support plan?Information in a support planWhat is a care plan?How the care plan is de...2025-04-2212 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassHow you're assessed for in-home-supportHaving an assessment for in-home support requires preparation on the part of the older person and their family/carers. The assessment tool, the IAT, gathers the information given by the participant and works out a level of support for that person.If the information given is incomplete or lacking in detail, you, as the participant, may miss out on the in-home support you need. Ensure you know what your limitations and difficulties are and articulate those every time you speak to staff at My Aged Care or any assessment organisation. In this episode: It’s e...2025-04-1538 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassUnderstanding Support at Home with DovidaWith all the changes coming on July 1st, understanding Support at Home is crucial. Coral and Kathryn discuss how Dovida is preparing to meet this challenge. Unfortunately, providers still need more information about how the program will look once it’s implemented.Regardless of all this, vulnerable older people need continuity of care. They need to be reassured that their services and support won’t be affected.Learn about the changes that Dovida and their clients are likely to be affected by once Support at Home takes effect.In this episode: Understanding what...2025-04-081h 12Your Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassMeet home care provider DovidaGood home care providers want their clients to be well supported and have their needs met. This leads to greater independence and better outcomes for the older person. Dovida (formerly Home Instead) is one such provider. Coral has a chat with Kathryn Ewen, a networker with Dovida Perth Metro, about Dovida’s processes for supporting their clients and how they fulfil their motto of “Your life, your way.”In this episode: Dovida, formerly Home Instead, is a home care providerKathryn’s role as a networkerHelping people navigate a complex aged care systemThe kinds of clients...2025-04-0149 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassAged care essentials 2025Welcome back for our first episode of 2025. The aged care sector is undergoing huge changes with the implementation of Support at Home on July 1st. Those changes started last year.Coral and Michelle discuss the topics that we’ll be exploring further on the podcast this year and the guests we’ll invite to join us. We have some very knowledgeable speakers lined up. They’ll be helping us and you, our listeners, to better understand Australia’s aged care system. In this episode: Changes coming to the aged care sectorThe integrated assessment toolThe new Aged...2025-03-2418 minMore than MamisMore than Mamis¿Se puede convertir el fracaso al éxito? con Coral Mujaes | More Than Mamis E122Años de bulimia, alcoholismo y relaciones tóxicas llevaron a Coral Mujaes al límite. Después de incontables intentos fallidos por cambiar, llegó el momento en que solo tenía dos opciones: seguir en el mismo camino o transformar su vida por completo.En este episodio, @CORALMUJAESTV nos cuenta cómo logró salir de la oscuridad para convertirse en una mujer millonaria, atleta de alto rendimiento y mentora de miles de personas que buscan entrenar su mente para alcanzar el éxito. Hablamos sobre el impacto que tuvo Tony Robbins en su despertar, la import...2025-03-201h 04Bendita TerapiaBendita TerapiaBendita Terapia | Ep. 113: Meditación y terapia con Coral de la VegaEn este episodio de Bendita Terapia, recibimos a Coral de la Vega, actriz mexicana de cine y televisión, facilitadora de meditación y mindfulness por el método creado por Leo Rastogi. Con ella platicamos sobre estas prácticas ayudan en el proceso terapéutico, las diferencias entre meditación y mindfulness, los procesos artísticos combinados con la terapia y importancia de la presencia y la compasión en nuestras vidas.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Síguenos en nuestra redes: ·Bendita Terapia Instagram: / benditaterapiapodcast Michelle Aziz Instagram: / michelleazizk Bambo Velasco Instagram...2025-03-1249 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassChristmas with your older loved oneWe’re often contacted early in the New Year by people who have spent Christmas with their older loved ones and noticed increased frailty in the older person. This can be quite confronting and lead to some distress and uncertainty about what they should do.Don’t panic. Enjoy your celebrations together and then start some gentle conversations about getting some help at home and what that might look like. These are not easy conversations so pick a quiet time and be prepared to listen to and support the older person. In this episode: This...2024-12-1611 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassWhat is Support at Home?Support at Home (SaH) is the new aged care program, developed in response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. It will replace the current Home Care Packages and Short-Term Restorative Care programs from July 2025, and, eventually, the Commonwealth Home Support Program.Today Michelle and Janine have a chat about the changes that are coming, and those already implemented. Janine is one of our consultants at See Me Aged Care Navigators. She is a registered nurse, a former ACAT assessor and a former national assessor for the My Aged Care...2024-12-0916 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassWhen should my loved one move into aged care?Supporting an older loved one to move from their own home into residential accommodation is a task that often takes an emotional toll on all family members involved. Sometimes the move can be planned, when the older person acknowledges it’s time to make the move. But more often this significant life change happens during a crisis, when there’s been a massive decline in the older person’s health, often after a hospital admission.In a perfect world, we’d all be having these conversations with our older loved ones, well in advance of this sit...2024-12-0239 minThe Endurance Coachpreneur: Business Tips for Triathlon, Running and Cycling CoachesThe Endurance Coachpreneur: Business Tips for Triathlon, Running and Cycling CoachesEpisode 48 - How to Build More Than 1:1 Coaching with Coach Coral OwenToday, I have Coach Coral Owen - the Head Coach and Founder of @teambabeathletics, one of the biggest female triathlon and endurance clubs in the World! To add to this, Coral also founded the Tampa Bay Babes Triathlon, an annual women's-only sprint triathlon that was first held in June 2024 and is open for registration in June of 2025 - find more info here @tampabaybabestri on Instagram!We dug deep on the history of her business and her "ascension model" - how she uses a variety of offers that lead up to her premium offer...2024-11-2727 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassThe role of an occupational therapist in dementia support (part 2)Laura Stasinowsky is an occupational therapist (OT) and dementia consultant who is passionate about supporting people to live well with dementia. Laura works within the Your Brain in Mind clinic in Brisbane. She supports people at any stage of their journey with dementia, working with both the individuals who are diagnosed with dementia and their families.Coral and Laura discuss managing the stress of a new diagnosis. Laura offers strategies to help manage stress. There will be changes in your life and lifestyle and you may experience grief. It’s really important to plan for th...2024-11-2540 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassThe role of an Occupational Therapist in dementia support (part 1)Laura Stasinowsky is an occupational therapist (OT) and dementia consultant who is passionate about supporting people to live well with dementia. Laura works within the Your Brain in Mind clinic in Brisbane. She supports people at any stage of their journey with dementia, working with both the individuals who are diagnosed with dementia and their families.Coral and Laura talk about the role of the OT in improving quality of life for a person diagnosed with dementia. They discuss how to communicate with someone who has advanced dementia and how making small changes to non-verbal cues can...2024-11-1842 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassUnderstanding dementia with Dr Kailas RobertsPsychiatrist Dr Kailas Roberts helps us understand what dementia is and how it is diagnosed. He discusses the four most common dementia diagnoses and how they commonly present. He talks about other health conditions that may mimic early-stage dementia. Learn about what tests are done to diagnose dementia, medication that may improve symptoms, and strategies to help maintain cognitive function, even after a diagnosis of dementia.In this episode: Dementia is an umbrella term for a problem with cognition that causes impairment of daily functionThe four main dementia diagnoses and how each one presentsOther...2024-11-1154 minClinic Growth PerspectivesClinic Growth PerspectivesEP 9: Michelle Campbell, Jessica Riechert, William MoyalOn this episode of Clinic Growth Perspectives, hosted by Kyle Kinjerski, we talk with doctors Michelle Campbell of Campbell Chiropractic Centre, Jessica Riechert of Out of the Box Health Associates, and William Moyal of Coral Way Disc Center about the innovative strategies and techniques they are using to make their practices thrive. Each doctor shares unique insights into what's driving their success, from patient retention tactics to effective marketing and business growth methods. Check out Dr. Michelle's Business and Practice Valuation! Clinic Growth Perspectives is a podcast...2024-11-081h 03Your Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassHow we supported Dad to die at homeAs Dad’s end of life approached, we worked together as a family to keep Dad comfortable and safe. We had great support from Coral’s GP, Dad’s geriatrician, and Dad's amazing carer, Kath.Those last days were an emotional rollercoaster but from them we have some very special memories. Dad kept surprising us, right up until he took his last breath.This is our story of supporting Dad to die at home. We want you to know that how you choose to support a loved one as they approach their end of life is ent...2024-11-0425 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassBringing Dad home from hospitalDad had four strokes in 2017, his last year with us. He developed delirium after each stroke. Dad did not recover so well after the fourth stroke and his needs were high. We discuss what that looked like for us from a caring role, and what aged care programs we were able to access to support us to bring Dad home from hospital.Our priority was Dad's quality of life. We were in the very fortunate position of having strong family support and some extra money that allowed us to meet Dad's care needs at home....2024-10-2825 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassAfter Dad's Diagnosis of DementiaWhat did Dad’s diagnosis of dementia mean for him and for us, his family? We’ll discuss the challenges Dad faced in the months and years after he was diagnosed and what we did to support him.Mum’s care for Dad was incredible and we made sure we supported her as well, so that she could continue to care for Dad.Focusing on what we could influence and keeping Dad well and content was key to looking after Dad.In this episode: The difficult conversations with MumAricept improved Dad’s cognitio...2024-10-2117 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassAsk Me Anything #2We're asked so many questions in the course of our work. Our first Ask Me Anything podcast was unbelievably popular, so we’re devoting one episode a month to answering your questions.Send your questions to us and we’ll answer as many as possible during these Ask Me Anything episodes.In this episode: Home care package funds for commercially prepared mealsBasic daily fee vs income tested feeDoes home care package funding affect the aged pension?Grandfathering under the new Support at Home programWhy can’t I claim the cost of a visit to my GP...2024-10-1419 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassDad's diagnosis of dementiaToday we chat about our own father’s diagnosis of dementia and how it came about. Coral was aware that things were changing with Dad and something wasn’t quite right. She started the process of getting a geriatrician involved. Dad moved through diagnoses of depression to mild cognitive impairment to dementia.Coral was pushed into explaining the diagnosis to Mum and Dad because the geriatrician decided not to tell them. This meant Coral had to take on the clinical role and tell Mum and Dad what was happening and what to expect. It changed how...2024-10-0715 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassWhat's the difference between a support plan and a care plan?The support plan is the document that is given after a person has been assessed by either the Regional Assessment Service (RAS) or the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).When a person is assigned their home care package (HCP), they sign up with a provider. The care plan is the document that is drawn up with the home care provider. This guides what services and support a person will receive from their HCP.These two different plans are both important. They are used at different times for a person’s support at home. We chat ab...2024-09-3019 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassOur comments on Nine News's article about Home CareThe wait times to receive some home care packages (HCP) have tipped out to around 12 months. This has increased significantly in the past year, from about six months in September 2023. This article described the frustration of the adult daughter in not only having to wait such a long time for her mum’s home care package (HCP) to be assigned, but her belief that the providers couldn’t offer services under the home care package anyway due to a lack of staff.We discuss the important points from this article and address some of the conf...2024-09-2316 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassWhat's the difference between CHSP and HCP?The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the Home Care Packages program (HCP) are two different programs of support for older people living in their own homes.CHSP is considered “entry level” and HCP is generally for people with higher or more complex needs.Understand what each program offers and how to access this support.In this episode: The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)Home Care Packages (HCP)The assessment teamsHow does the funding work?How to apply for these programsTypes of approvals for entry level servicesDifferent providers deliver different CHSP services (frag...2024-09-1630 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassAsk Me Anything #1We get asked questions every week from people who are supporting their older loved ones at home. If you want to navigate the aged care system well, you need to know you’re getting the right information. Sadly, that’s not always the case, even when you’ve been in touch with services that are set up to help older people. That’s where our experience and expertise come in.We’ve taken a selection of the many questions that people ask us and answered them here. In this episode: ● In-home services whe...2024-09-0917 minThe Mangas ShowThe Mangas ShowDon't Miss This: Dr. Michelle Pearlman, MD's Health Insights in Coral GablesJoin us for an exclusive interview with Dr. Michelle Pearlman, MD, a leader in internal medicine and weight management in South Miami, hosted by health and medical business expert Dustin Mangas. 🌟 Discover how Dr. Pearlman's "food is medicine" approach transforms lives and the benefits of personalized healthcare. In This Video: Dr. Pearlman's expertise in gastroenterology and obesity medicine Unique advantages of concierge healthcare services Insights into maintaining optimal health Addressing business pain points for doctors nationwide Strategies for scaling profitable and successful practices This video is a must-watch for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in personalized medicine. 🔔 Subscribe for more health...2024-09-0949 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassAmina's story with Amina SchippThis week’s guest, Amina Schipp, talks about the grief and pain she felt over the preventable death of her 97 year old mother, Maria, in a residential aged care facility. She channelled this grief into becoming a powerful advocate for reform in the aged care sector.Amina discusses how she became an advocate and what drew her to the groups she participates in. She talks about Aged Care Reform Now and how they are building rapport with politicians and other peak bodies to facilitate the changes that need attention now.In this episode: Amina’s mu...2024-09-0223 minCráneo: Ciencia para niños curiososCráneo: Ciencia para niños curiososArrecifes de coral: ¿son las selvas del mar?🌊✨ ¡Exploramos el colorido mundo de los arrecifes de coral con la bióloga Michelle Cerrato! Descubre cómo estos arquitectos submarinos construyen ciudades enteras en el océano y por qué son vitales para la vida marina. 🐠🌺 ¡No te lo pierdas! 🎧🧠 🍎Materiales de Cráneo para docentes o familias que educan en casa: Visitar 🌊 ⁠⁠⁠Conoce más sobre Roatan Marine Park⁠ 📱 Envía preguntas de tus peques a nuestro WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Escríbenos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, +57 305 3706603 🖍️ ¡Colorea con Cráneo! 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She was thrown into a whirlpool of time sensitive form filling, phone calls, emails and document preparation, during a time when she just needed space and capacity to focus on the loss of her parentsDanielle immediately recognised the need for a roadmap that could effectively lessen the pressure and confusion around deceased estate administration and what to do next when someone dies. She founded Sage Executor Solutions.For...2024-08-2631 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassEstate planning with Joshua AuldGuest presenter and estate planning solicitor, Joshua Auld, discusses the importance of having the correct documentation in place so that your estate is administered as per your directions in the event of your death.A will is the most important document in estate planning, and appointing a substitute decision maker is a very close second.Joshua discusses why correctly prepared documents can reduce both time and cost when a person’s will is executed. What may seem a less expensive option up front can end up costing the person’s estate significant amounts of money in t...2024-08-1927 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassWhat is a care plan?Every person who is receiving a home care package should have a care plan that reflects their needs and goals, and includes the kind of support that will enable the older person to fulfil those needs or goals.The care plan should be completed with the involvement of the older person and their family member or carer, if indicated.The care plan should include any assistance the older person might need with their day to day activities, and any clinical support and associated equipment or modifications of the home that would make things easier for...2024-08-1213 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassHow long do I have to wait for my Home Care Package?The time a person waits for their home care package depends on what level of package a person is approved for and what priority they are given by the aged care assessment team (ACAT).Coral discusses the different priority levels, and the difference between approval and assignment of the home care package. She talks about how long the wait times are for the various package levels.Learn about what to do if the older person’s needs increase while they are waiting for their home care package to be assigned.In this episode: ...2024-08-0514 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassSusan's story with Susan DaySusan and her siblings supported their parents as they aged. When the time came to access formal support, Susan discovered how confusing the process was and how long it took to get services.Susan discusses what she noticed between the two different assessment services and the outcomes. When it was time to sign up with a package provider, Susan researched the management option that suited her best. She talks about her journey and what she learned along the way. She realised that in not understanding the system, her parents waited longer for help....2024-07-2928 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassElder Abuse with MaryAnn De Mestre and Nick DonnellyElder abuse can take many forms; physical, financial, psychological and social harms. We speak mainly about financial abuse in this episode.Nick and MaryAnn talk about identifying the “red flags” and how to address them. It’s a fine line between advocating for the elder and pushing too hard. Experience in this area is so important.MaryAnn discusses who the main perpetrators are, what coercion looks like, and understanding capacity. If people have a will and an enduring power of attorney, they report lower rates of abuse. In this episode: What is elder a...2024-07-2226 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassDownsizing your home with Melissa FreasierA downsizing specialist helps people to declutter their homes. For a variety of reasons, people may need some guidance.Emotional attachment to items and family dynamics can cause resistance when it comes to downsizing. Knowing when to start this conversation and how to proceed in an orderly sequence will make this process less stressful.Professional downsizers often have a great network of local contacts who can support the downsizing process. In this episode: How to start a conversation about downsizingHow to start the processOvercoming hesitation and negative emotionsProfessional organiser vs downsizing specialistTime t...2024-07-1527 minThe Fairy Ring PodcastThe Fairy Ring PodcastCh. 6 - Temple of Violet LightSend us a textIn this sixth chapter of the fairy ring, your body is transformed by the Goddess Isis into a creature who can swim and breathe deep within the ocean and explore an ancient underwater city. In a second-person narrative, you travel to the bottom of the sea to a coral temple filled with violet light. In this sacred space, you meet a familiar angel who mirrors your light and shadow self. Other episodes of The Fairy Ring Podcast you may like: "Fairy Rings: Mycology, Folklore, and Fae Superstition"...2024-07-1111 minYour Aged Care CompassYour Aged Care CompassGranny flat arrangements with Nick DonnellyA granny flat arrangement is a lifechanging and lifelong commitment. Consider the implications of undertaking such an arrangement.Understand how the arrangement works and what you need to think about before entering into such an agreement. There are legal and financial implications for such an agreement.Getting sound legal and financial advice before entering into this agreement will ensure all parties, particularly the older person, are protected. In this episode: What is a granny flat arrangement?Who can enter a granny flat arrangement?How does it work?Setting up the arrangementEstate planning i...2024-07-0828 min