Sometimes, it can cost a small fortune to find an original copy of a loved one’s will. If you are tracking down a lost will, start out by searching the home, their computer and by seeking information from relatives and close friends. Reflect on your loved one’s personality. What might be a likely place for them to securely store their […]
Most of us have experienced some form of trauma event in our lifetime. You might have witnessed a shocking event, suffered a series of losses or have been traumatised in childhood. Trauma has no boundaries. Irrespective of age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, anyone can suffer trauma. Everyone responds to trauma differently. Some people can bounce back […]
It was a wake-up call for our friend’s parents, Deepak and Aarya, yesterday. Retired and keen for excitement, these two nomadic travelers had their first taste of being pickpocketed in Europe. They didn’t see it coming. They had been absorbed in the architectural flair of Madrid’s aristocratic Chamberi district when they stopped in a park to put their feet up […]
Did you know that 76% of Australians say that they are willing to become organ and/or tissue donors. Unfortunately, only about 36% are registered to donate. At any one time, there are roughly around 1900 people waiting for transplants. To become an organ donor, you need to die in a hospital so that your organs are in the best possible […]
If you are new to caring for one of 180,000 Australians who is in a wheelchair, you may benefit from these tips. As a carer or someone who is offering help in the moment, it is important to respect that the person in the wheelchair is ALWAYS in the driver’s seat. Ask permission first before you touch their chair. Understanding […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of expat life. If something happens to Mum or Dad you are a long way from home when it comes time to pitch in and take care of them. So aside from feeling guilty that you can’t be with them, what can you do to practically help and support them? Let’s […]
I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel just a little anxious about visiting a loved one with dementia. Maybe it sounds silly. I mull over what to talk about and how to say things so as not to spark memories that may upset them. I try to sit in silence but that doesn’t always work for me. I […]
Say you’ve had a virus that, no matter what, you can’t seem to shake. You start to feel lousy, then really lousy. Your heart rate becomes faster. You may experience, fever or chills, nausea and vomiting, fatigue or weakness and blotchy or discoloured skin. You may also have an impending feeling of doom, as if its all going to end. Think […]
Backpacking is an exciting adventure especially when you are travelling around a country that is as safe as Australia. Robberies and thefts do occur but not often. It’s better to focus on being safe and vigilant all the time rather than throwing caution to the wind and losing the lot. Using common sense will take you a long way to […]
There’s nothing more sickening than not be able to find your passport while you are overseas. Luckiy the Australian Government Passport Office provides some very practical advice on what to do if your passport is lost or stolen. Be prepared for the unexpected when you are abroad by familiarising yourself with this advice before you travel: Lost and stolen passports […]
