Navigating Aged Care with a Loved One During The Holidays With Conversations with G&G

Navigating Aged Care with a Loved One During The Holidays With Conversations with G&G

The holiday season is the perfect time to check in on the older Australians in your life. But how do you spot the signs they might need extra help—and how do you start that difficult conversation without stripping away their independence?

In this essential episode, Danni, Giselle, and Giovanni share a proactive guide for family carers:

  • Spotting the Signs: Learn the subtle indicators of decline, from changes in the fridge and mobility, to issues with medication safety (like knowing when to get a Webster Pak from your pharmacist).
  • The Empowerment Conversation: We tackle the tough talks—like the fear of driving or accepting domestic help. Discover how to reframe support as the key strategy for achieving their goal of staying safe in their own home.
  • Next Steps: Get practical guidance on where to start, including how to register with My Aged Care and the crucial questions to ask when choosing a reliable, quality local provider.

Listen now to gain the confidence, clarity, and support needed to navigate the complexities of aged care this festive season.

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Episoder(26)

Safe at Home: Using Physiotherapy Support to Prevent Falls at Home Feat. Meghan Dean

Safe at Home: Using Physiotherapy Support to Prevent Falls at Home Feat. Meghan Dean

In honour of Falls Prevention Awareness Month, we welcome back expert pain physiotherapist Meghan Dean to discuss a proactive approach to ageing well at home. This episode moves beyond simple home mod...

29 Apr 20min

A True Partner in Care: Finding a Consultant Who Navigates Aged Care For You Feat. Michelle

A True Partner in Care: Finding a Consultant Who Navigates Aged Care For You Feat. Michelle

Feeling overwhelmed by the new Support at Home changes? You aren't alone. Today, Giselle and Giovanni are joined by Michelle, a Client Care Consultant at Dovida Geelong with 25 years of experience in ...

25 Mar 29min

Your Voice, Your Care: How Clients Shape the Future of In-Home Aged Care Feat. Margaret

Your Voice, Your Care: How Clients Shape the Future of In-Home Aged Care Feat. Margaret

This episode of Conversations with G&G is sponsored by Dovida Geelong, Bellarine and the Surf Coast. Dovida is a trusted local provider of in-home aged care, supporting adults across Geelong, Bellarin...

25 Feb 30min

Nourishing Independence: How Nutrition Shapes Healthy Ageing Feat. Phillipa Spense

Nourishing Independence: How Nutrition Shapes Healthy Ageing Feat. Phillipa Spense

🎙️ In this episode, you will learn: Why nutrition has been an "under the radar" issue in aged care and the impact of the new aged care standards on food and nutrition The top challenge for older Aus...

28 Jan 29min

Understanding and Conquering Stress & Anxiety Feat. Danni Synot

Understanding and Conquering Stress & Anxiety Feat. Danni Synot

None of us are immune to stress, but when does it become something more—something that halts your life? In this compassionate and informed episode, special co-host, qualified Counselor Danni Synot, di...

26 Nov 202529min

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Caregiving Feat. Danni Synot

Finding Meaning and Purpose in Caregiving Feat. Danni Synot

In this episode of Conversations with G & G, we sit down with co-host Danni Synot, founder of Brave Enough—a service dedicated to counselling and mentorship.   Danni explores the powerful themes of me...

29 Okt 202525min

Australian In-Home Aged Care: A Clients Perspective Feat. Client Sharon

Australian In-Home Aged Care: A Clients Perspective Feat. Client Sharon

From adjusting to care at home to finding the right supports that make daily life easier, Sharon gives an honest look at what it really means to age with dignity, independence, and choice.

24 Sep 202532min

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