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Your Aged Care CompassPharmacists as partners in healthy ageingYour local pharmacist does more than dispense medication. They can help you age well, stay out of hospital, and manage chronic conditions with confidence. In this episode, Coral speaks with Professor Trent Toomey, National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, about the once-in-a-century transformation underway in community pharmacy. From expanded clinical services to home medication reviews and vaccination leadership, pharmacists are stepping up as frontline partners in healthy ageing.Trent shares how pharmacists across Australia are retraining to diagnose and treat conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and COPD, especially in communities where access to GPs is limited...
2025-12-0135 min
This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in MidlifeSexual Health and Intimacy in Perimenopause with Jeanne Lefebvre: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause JourneyFrom declining libido to painful sex, many women struggle silently with menopause-related sexual issues. They may feel embarrassed, ashamed, or simply unsure where to turn for help. In this episode, Nurse Clinician Jeanne Lefebvre, a specialist in women's sexual health at Coral, sheds light on the myriad factors - both physical and psychological - that can affect midlife sexual health. More importantly, she offers hope and practical guidance for women who want to reclaim their sexuality and intimacy during this transformative time.With warmth, wisdom and a generous dose of humor, Jeanne reminds us...
2025-11-2634 min
Your Aged Care CompassHow digital platforms enable supportWhat does it take to build a digital platform that empowers older Australians and people with disability to choose their own support workers? In this episode, Coral speaks with Emma Clark, CFO and COO of Attain Healthtech, about the evolution of Mable and HomeMade, two platforms reshaping how care is delivered across Australia. As Support at Home rolls out, digital platforms like Mable are stepping into a newly defined regulatory space. Emma explains what this means for providers, support workers, and consumers, and how Mable is adapting to meet new obligations around worker screening, training, and incident...
2025-11-2427 min
Your Aged Care CompassVillageLocal - a community of learning and supportWhat happens when a biomedical engineer with a heart for community care stumbles into the aged care sector? In this episode, Coral sits down with Jim Moraitis, founder and CEO of VillageLocal, to explore how one neighbourly act sparked a national movement. From helping his elderly neighbour Lillian navigate the aged care maze to building a platform that now supports over 40,000 Australians, Jim shares the deeply personal story behind Village Local’s mission, and why it matters now more than ever. As Support at Home rolls out across Australia, families and providers alike are grappling with uncertainty, com...
2025-11-1750 min
Your Aged Care CompassSupport at Home Q&A with Paul SadlerIn this special Q&A episode, Coral puts aged care leader Paul Sadler in the hot seat to answer the most pressing questions from providers, recipients, and sector professionals as the Support at Home program officially launches. With decades of experience influencing aged care policy and leading national organisations, Paul offers clarity, context, and practical insight into the reforms reshaping Australia’s home care landscape.From co-contributions and grandfathering rules to care management codes and end-of-life pathways, this episode dives into the challenges facing providers. Coral brings real-world questions from the community, and Paul responds with grounded ad...
2025-11-1043 min
Your Aged Care CompassOptimising communication, compliance and efficiency with ConpagoIn this technology-themed episode, Coral sits down with Ali Galadari, CEO and co-founder of Conpago, to explore how digital innovation is transforming aged care. From humble beginnings to a fully integrated communication and care coordination platform, Conpago helps providers streamline operations, improve transparency, and empower families.Ali shares the story behind Conpago’s evolution, the challenges of integrating with legacy systems, and how their purpose-built platform supports care providers, staff, recipients, and families alike. Whether you're a provider or a family member navigating aged care, this episode shows what’s possible when technology meets compassion.In t...
2025-11-0321 min
This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in MidlifeTestosterone in Perimenopause with Dr. Ariane Ouellet-Decoste and Fiona Lake Waslander: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause JourneyWhen it comes to topics fueling debates in the menopause world right now, testosterone is the ultimate lightning rod. In this episode, we dive deep into the often misunderstood world of testosterone for women with Coral's Medical Director, Dr. Ariane Ouellet-Decoste and Coral Co-Founder and CEO, Fiona Lake Waslander.With so much conflicting advice out there, it's hard to know who to trust. How do you weigh the potential risks and benefits of treatments, lifestyle changes, or even the option to do nothing at all? This conversation with Dr. Ariane and Fiona is a brilliant example of...
2025-10-2836 min
Your Aged Care CompassOT driving assessments explainedDriving is often linked to independence, especially for older adults. But when health, cognition, or mobility changes, how do we know if someone is still safe behind the wheel? In this episode, Coral speaks with Karin Naude, a qualified Driving Assessment Occupational Therapist, to discuss what’s really involved in an OT driving assessment. And it’s much more than just a drive around the block.Karin explains the structured process behind both the off-road and on-road components, including medical history, cognitive screening, physical function, and tailored driving routes. She also addresses common concerns like cost, report conf...
2025-10-2719 min
Your Aged Care CompassHold on to independence with hand therapyIn this episode, Michelle speaks with hand therapist Sarah Holdman about how hand therapy supports older adults to maintain independence, manage chronic conditions, and recover from injury. Sarah explains the role of hand therapists, common age-related changes that affect hand function, and practical strategies for prevention and rehabilitation.Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how hand therapy can help with arthritis, fractures, nerve conditions, and everyday challenges like grip strength and fine motor control. Sarah also shares advice for carers, discusses therapy adaptations for people with dementia, and outlines how to access services, including Chronic Disease...
2025-10-2023 min
This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in MidlifeHeart Health, Cholesterol, & Prevention in Perimenopause with Dr. Daiana Castleman | Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in MidlifeIn this mind-blowing conversation, Dr. Daiana Castleman discusses the critical aspects of heart health for women navigating menopause. The discussion covers the importance of understanding cholesterol levels, the role of statins in managing heart health, and the unique cardiovascular risks women face. Dr. Castleman emphasizes the significance of prevention, regular testing, and lifestyle changes while also addressing the complexities surrounding hormone therapy and its impact on heart health. The conversation aims to empower women with knowledge and actionable insights to take charge of their cardiovascular health.In This Episode:Prevention is key for...
2025-10-1552 min
Your Aged Care CompassOccupational therapy in rural AustraliaIn this episode, Coral sits down with occupational therapist Lani Davies to explore the realities of delivering OT services in regional and rural communities. From gravel driveways to being swooped by magpies while writing her notes, Lani shares the creative, flexible, and deeply human side of rural practice. If you’ve ever wondered how OTs navigate limited resources, long travel days, and community-led solutions, you’ll love this episode.Together, Coral and Lani explore the challenges and triumphs of supporting older Australians in regional and remote communities. You’ll hear stories of scooter trials using a neighbour’s equipm...
2025-10-1321 min
Your Aged Care CompassThe role of the occupational therapistWhen is the right time to engage an occupational therapist and what difference can they really make? In this episode, Coral sits down with Kelly Forbes from Forbes Care to explore the OT’s role in helping older people to live safely at home. From falls prevention to dementia support, Kelly shares real-world examples that highlight how small changes can have a big impact. A rail, a ramp, a touch lamp, or simply a different position in bed could improve someone’s independence at home.Kelly discusses funding pathways such as GEAT and CHSP to help access impo...
2025-10-0629 min
This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in MidlifeMaking Space for Yourself in Perimenopause with Dr. Kristine Laderoute | Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in MidlifeRunning on autopilot? Constantly giving to everyone else while neglecting your own needs? Feeling disconnected from yourself? Welcome to our world! And unfortunately, the place where so many of us live. Until now.Meet Dr. Kristine Laderoute, a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience who's made it her mission to help women create space for themselves in their lives. Her approach goes beyond traditional therapy - she's a proponent of depth therapy and self-connection who believes that true healing happens when we learn to show up for ourselves.
2025-10-0144 min
Your Aged Care CompassWhat is the PAS?Coral and Michelle are back together to explain the Psychogeriatric Assessment Scale (PAS) and its role in accessing the Dementia and Cognition Supplement for people receiving a Home Care Package. They explain why this screening is often misunderstood, how eligibility is determined, and why many people miss out on funding they’re entitled to. This conversation is supported by our experience and offers practical advice for families and providers navigating this process.Listeners will learn what the PAS is, why it’s not commonly used in clinical settings, and what goes wrong when providers or GPs aren’t fami...
2025-09-2915 min
Fuel Your Mind With This Thrilling Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Murder in Trafalgar Square by Michelle SalterPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/264247to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Murder in Trafalgar Square
Series: The Fairbanks and Flynn Mysteries, Book 1
Author: Michelle Salter
Narrator: Lucy Scott
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
Release date: 09-25-25
Ratings: 5.0 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Cozy
Publisher's Summary:
Coral Fairbanks is a contradiction. She’s a suffragette and bit-part actress who incurs the disapproval of fellow suffragettes by posing nude as an artist’s model. Guy Flynn is an artist. He’s also a detective inspector at Scotland Yard, who doesn’t always see eye to eye with fellow officers in the Metr...
2025-09-258h 21
Your Aged Care CompassWhat is a dementia doula?In this episode, Coral speaks with Wendy Hall, founder of Dementia Doulas International and Dementia Doulas Australia, about the emergence and impact of the dementia doula role. Wendy shares her journey from nursing and paramedicine into dementia care, and how her experiences led to the creation of a role that supports families from diagnosis through to end of life. This conversation explores how dementia doulas offer continuity, emotional support, and practical guidance in a system that often leaves families feeling overwhelmed and alone.Together, Coral and Wendy discuss how dementia doulas differ from end-of-life doulas, how the...
2025-09-2229 min
Your Aged Care CompassWhat is cognitive stimulation therapy?In this insightful episode, Coral Wilkinson sits down with physiotherapist Amanda Burnby to explore Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), a powerful, evidence-based approach that supports people living with dementia to stay engaged, confident, and connected. CST is more than just a therapy. It’s a philosophy that celebrates strengths, fosters social interaction, and builds cognitive resilience. Amanda explains how CST can be delivered in homes, group settings, and residential care facilities, and how families can use its principles to enrich everyday conversations. Whether you're a carer, clinician, or someone seeking practical ways to support a loved on...
2025-09-1524 min
Your Aged Care CompassDementia, delirium and depressionIn this episode of Your Aged Care Compass, Coral is joined by psychiatrist Dr Kailas Roberts to discuss three often-confused conditions that affect older adults: dementia, delirium and depression. These conditions can present with overlapping symptoms, such as memory loss, confusion, and mood changes, but their causes, trajectories, and treatments differ significantly. Understanding these nuances is critical for families, carers, and professionals supporting older people through health transitions.Dr Roberts brings decades of clinical experience and a deep commitment to brain health to this conversation. He explains how each condition manifests, how they can coexist, and why...
2025-09-0830 min
Your Aged Care CompassDementia care with DovidaCaring for someone with dementia or other cognitive decline can be challenging. There are some home care providers who empower their staff to excel at this. Today Coral chats with Amy Devlin, a registered nurse and Client Experience Manager at home care provider Dovida, about how they have tackled this. Amy’s journey from hospital nursing to community care has shaped her passion for supporting older Australians.In the sometimes difficult area of providing dementia care, Dovida delivers. Their relationship-based approach, their in-house staff training, support and ongoing mentoring ensure Dovida caregivers provide continuity of care, dignity an...
2025-09-0125 min
Your Aged Care CompassLoneliness - what the research revealsLoneliness is more than a feeling. It’s a public health issue. In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Coral speaks with internationally recognised researcher Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli to unpack the real-world impact of loneliness and social isolation on our health, especially as we age. From cardiovascular risk to dementia, Rosanne shares compelling evidence that social health is just as vital as physical and mental wellbeing.Connection shapes our lives, no matter who we are. Whether you're a family member, aged care provider, health professional, or simply a member of the community, this episode describes strategies that ar...
2025-08-2530 min
Her Comeback: Transforming Your Life After 50Her Comeback: with Tracy Busch PateTracy Busch Pate is a mother of four daughters (all getting married by February!), associate publisher of American Chiropractor magazine, realtor, and host of "The Being Tracy Show" podcast on YouTube. Originally from Indiana, Tracy has lived an adventurous life across multiple states and countries.Key Life Moments DiscussedDevastating Car Accident at 20: Overturned car threw her 75 feet, left her in a coma for 5 days, temporarily paralyzed on right side with memory lossInternational Living: Spent 10 years in Panama with her family seeking an international lifestyle for her childrenMultiple Relocations in Her 50s: South Beach (5 years), Coral...
2025-08-2219 min
Your Aged Care CompassThe Aged Care Volunteer Visitors SchemeIn this heartwarming episode, Coral sits down with Philippa O'Donnell from FNQ Volunteers to explore one of Australia's most quietly transformative programs, the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). Philippa brings positive stories that highlight the real impact of human connection, especially for older Australians whose social circles have diminished over time.From matchmaking volunteers based on shared passions to overcoming the challenges of remote communities, the conversation is packed with insights and inspiration. This government-funded program benefits everyone involved, not just the people receiving visitors. Here’s an episode that will leave you with a renewed se...
2025-08-1841 min
Your Aged Care CompassWhat is social prescribing?When we think about prescribing, it’s often in relation to medication. However, the magic of social prescribing is unfolding, and it’s providing connection and purpose for older Australians. This week we again welcome Kathryn Ewen from Dovida and introduce Carly Thomson, a pharmacist involved in social prescribing. During this episode, Coral, Kathryn and Carly explore how social prescribing is transforming lives beyond the consulting room. Their conversation dives into the benefits of face-to-face connection. It’s a heart warming and informative episode that reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful prescription isn’t medication. It comes wi...
2025-08-1123 min
Your Aged Care CompassPharmacy addressing loneliness and social isolationIn this thought-provoking episode, pharmacist Jenny Kirschner shares her personal experience of loneliness and the powerful benefits of addressing social isolation via pharmacy practice. As founder of PALS (Pharmacy Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation), Jenny is leading an international initiative to embed social health as a core part of pharmaceutical care. Jenny highlights the profound health impacts of loneliness and shares how pharmacists are uniquely placed to support their clients, through everyday moments of connection. From simple gestures like a warm greeting to structured social prescribing, Jenny illustrates how pharmacists and others can play a vital role...
2025-08-0446 min
Your 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 Hanna 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 Hanna 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
God's KingdomRecalibrate! Join us for the new series: RECALIBRATE! Released during our Thursday night live Great Faith Adventures Bible Study at Kingdom Power and Wisdom Center, Cape Coral, FL, with Dr. Michelle Everett.
2025-06-1927 min
Your 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 minGod's KingdomRecalibrate! E1b Join us for the new series: RECALIBRATE! Released during our Thursday night live Great Faith Adventures Bible Study at Kingdom Power and Wisdom Center, Cape Coral, FL, with Dr. Michelle Everett.
2025-06-1228 minGod's KingdomRecalibrate! Join us for the new series: RECALIBRATE! Released during our Thursday night live Great Faith Adventures Bible Study at Kingdom Power and Wisdom Center, Cape Coral, FL, with Dr. Michelle Everett.
2025-06-1228 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 03
Your 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 min
Dosis 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 12
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
More 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 04
Bendita 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
The 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your Aged Care CompassThe truth about after-death administration with Danielle PhillipsGuest presenter Danielle Phillips discusses her lived experience in becoming an executor twice in two years during the Covid-19 pandemic when she lost both her parents. 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
Your 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 min
The 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 min
Your 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
Your Aged Care CompassPackage management optionsThere are a couple of main options for the management of your home care package funding. These are self-managed or fully managed. There is also a hybrid which is a supported self-managed option.We talk about the different management models and the pros and cons for each. Think about what to consider before you sign up with a provider based on how you’d like your package to be managed.Regardless of which option you choose, you must always sign up with a provider. In this episode: Can I self-manage my home care...
2024-07-0115 min