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Are you supporting a loved one who is complex in nature? If so, you may be wondering how they would cope living with other people. In fact, you may be wondering whether residential care would work for them at all. Our first guest, Jan, grappled with these questions and concerns. Join us as she talks about her experience moving her mum into a Care Community. To watch the episode, click here. 

Carer's guilt- it's all too common. The decision to move your loved one into residential aged care is full of conflicting emotions. As a caregiver, you may have feelings of guilt and perhaps you’re thinking you haven’t done enough. To add insult to injury, you might even feel criticised for your decision. How do you overcome those feelings of guilt? Catherine shares her experience with us. To watch the episode, click here.

‘Having the talk’ can be difficult. The move into residential aged care is a big transition, full of emotions and uncertainties. So how do you approach the subject of permanent care with your loved one? And as you have the conversation, how can you ease their anxiety and concerns? Today’s guest Kristie tells us how she approached ‘the talk’ with her mum. To watch the episode, click here.

We've spoken about moving parents into residential aged care, but what happens when it’s your partner? The thought of separation can be difficult and you’ll likely be concerned about how your partner will cope without you. Fortunately, support is available to you and your partner as you adjust to your new way of life. In today’s episode, our guest Susan provides insight from ‘the partner’s perspective'. To watch the episode, click here. 

Being a caregiver is a full time job. It can be particularly complex when you’re caring for an ageing parent. Now you’re making their decisions, you’re telling them what and when they need to do things, and suddenly the roles have reversed and you’re the parent. This change in family dynamics can come with a mix of emotions, something our guest, Julie, is familiar with. She shares her story with us. To watch the episode, click here.

What happens when your loved one’s health declines suddenly? When David’s mum lost her ability to walk overnight, he unexpectedly had to begin the process of looking for residential aged care. Like many other families, he had no idea where to start. David walks us through his experience. To watch the episode, click here.

You don’t need to do this alone. Many families believe the responsibility of their loved one’s care is theirs and theirs alone. For Jason, the idea of moving his mum, Oma, into residential aged care meant he had failed her. But as Oma’s dementia progressed, Jason and his wife Megan realised that residential care was the safest and most appropriate place for her to be. Jason and Megan tell us why accepting help can make a positive difference. To watch the episode, click here.

As featured in our Cuppa Q&A's series, Megan and Evie show us how to make a delicious Persian Love Cake. To watch the episode, click here.