Caregiving & Support

Caring for an ageing loved one can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges and important decisions. This category offers practical guidance for family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and support workers who want to provide compassionate and effective care. Explore topics such as caregiver wellbeing, dementia support, hospital discharge planning, communication, and accessing professional services. You’ll also find expert advice on balancing caregiving responsibilities while looking after your own health and wellbeing. Our goal is to support caregivers with trusted information that makes the journey a little easier.

How to Talk About Safety Without Taking Away an Older Parent’s Independence

Caregiving & Support, Independent Living, Safety & Security

You notice that your parent has become less steady on the stairs. They have missed a few doses of medication, left the stove on or stopped driving at night because their vision is not as clear as it once was. You want to help, but every attempt to discuss safety ends the same way: “I’m

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Why Simplicity Matters More Than Features in Assistive Technology: A Guide for Occupational Therapists

Caregiving & Support, Independent Living, Safety & Security, Technology for Seniors

Assistive technology is often compared by looking at features. Does the device have GPS? Automatic fall detection? Voice activation? Remote monitoring? A mobile app? Medication reminders? Multiple contact options? These features may all have value. However, a long list of capabilities does not necessarily make a product more suitable for the person who will use

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A Spring Home Safety Check for Older Adults and Their Families

Caregiving & Support, Falls Prevention & Mobility, Independent Living, Safety & Security

Spring is a natural time to open the windows, clear out clutter and catch up on jobs that may have been put off during winter. It is also a good opportunity to look around the home for small safety problems that have gradually become part of the surroundings. A loose mat, dim hallway or uneven

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Staying Connected During Winter: How Regular Contact Supports Older People Living Alone

Caregiving & Support, Healthy Ageing, Independent Living, Safety & Security

Winter can be an isolating time for older people living alone. Cold weather, rain and shorter daylight hours may make it harder to attend social activities, visit friends or complete everyday errands. Family members may also assume an older relative is staying safely at home without realising how little contact they have had with other

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Common Reasons Older Adults Reject Safety Devices—and How Occupational Therapists Can Help

Caregiving & Support, Independent Living, Safety & Security, Technology for Seniors

A personal alarm sits unopened on the kitchen bench. An emergency watch stays in its box. A pendant is tucked away in a drawer after only a few days of use. For many Occupational Therapists, these situations are familiar. Despite careful assessments and well-considered recommendations, some clients choose not to use the very devices designed

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Simple or Smart? How to Choose Technology an Older Adult Will Actually Use

Caregiving & Support, Independent Living, Technology for Seniors

Technology can make everyday life easier, safer and more connected. It can help an older person speak with family, remember appointments, manage daily tasks or call for assistance during an emergency. But more features do not always mean a better experience. A device may look impressive in a demonstration but become frustrating once it is

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A 1st Time Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting an Ageing Parent

Caregiving & Support

Becoming a caregiver is one of life’s biggest transitions—and one of its most meaningful. Many people don’t expect to become caregivers overnight. It often begins with small acts of support: helping with grocery shopping, driving to medical appointments, or checking in more frequently. Over time, those small responsibilities can grow into a larger caregiving role.

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