Caring for an older family member
There is an association for relatives and friends who are caring for people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged.Carers NSW produces several fact sheets with information about support for carers, financial assistance and legal issues.
Topics include:
* Caring for an older person
survivingthemaze.org.au/..CaringNsw
* Dealing with Hospitals
survivingthemaze.org.au/...bcfcHospitalnsw
* Considering Residential Care
survivingthemaze.org.au/...consideringnsw
* Caring for someone in Residential Care
survivingthemaze.org.au/...BCFCResiCare
The information is sometimes specific to NSW and the full list can be seen at the CarersNSW site:
carersnsw.asn.au/infosupport
For other states see:
survivingthemaze.org.au/BCFC
Labels: seniors
From Bruce 12:59 PM
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Older People and the Law
A simple guide to their current legal rights as well as information on services available within the community.
lawsociety.com.au/page.asp?PartID=6996
for the PDF version of the Guide.
Partner or dependent?
ABC Radio All in the Mind 15 Sep 07
When a partner is afflicted with a severe mental illness, how is the relationship redefined?
Do they feel like the body & soul you first fell in love with?
Two couples share their trials and triumphs of confronting illness and prejudice together.
See especially the Further information section
abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind/stories/2007/
Older People and the Law
Older Australians face a range of difficulties and challenges in their interactions with the legal system.
Report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
aph.gov.au/.../olderpeople/report
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