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Changes in eligibility criteria rules resulted in more denied claims and longer processing times. The research did not examine additional qualifying modifications implemented by the Gillard administration, such as new “impairment tables,” which experts believe made it far more difficult for applicants to qualify for the pension. To understand more about this, click on the following link: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/02/more-cancer-patients-rejected-for-disability-support-pension-after-rule-change-report-finds

Is it possible to form a virtual village for senior citizens? In today’s technology, the answer is yes. In a virtual community, senior people will use an app to identify activities they need help with, and others will pitch in to complete them. Click here to read the rest of the story. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-29/close-knit-town-pingelly-helping-older-residents-stay-at-home-/100577692

According to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, dementia is the top cause of mortality for women, the second leading cause of death for all Australians after heart disease, and the third highest source of disease burden. Here is an article discussing more about dementia. https://www.theage.com.au/national/it-doesn-t-mean-i-m-stupid-dementia-rates-set-to-double-20210917-p58spt.html

Have you ever considered who would look after your parents when you marry or you leave? Some of us forgot to bring up the subject with our parents. To learn more about this, follow this link: https://www.theage.com.au/money/super-and-retirement/the-great-dilemma-who-will-look-after-mum-or-dad-20211019-p591ak.html

This is the story of an ex-nurse who is facing the revocation of a $1 million will from a senior she barely met a few weeks ago. Read it more here: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/ex-nurse-faces-revocation-of-1-million-will-from-pensioner-she-had-known-only-weeks-20210831-p58nhk.html

A Will is especially crucial if you know you will be leaving behind a family member who is unable to go alone or requires special care. This is the tale of the Nunn family, who won a long struggle to acquire control of their brother’s income assistance. See the story here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-21/family-wins-battle-against-public-trustee/100552652

We know a musician who has his own recording studio and he tells us that there has been an increase in people recording their thoughts for loved ones to view after they have died. It’s their way of giving family and friends something to hold onto once they pass. This article is reminiscent of that idea: –https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/10/ask-philippa-i-am-dying-will-it-help-my-beloved-husband-cope-if-i-leave-notes It is kind […]

What are the folks in nursing homes doing today? We are aware that the COVID restriction is particularly stringent for our cherished elderly folks. What is their way of life at the nursing homes? To read more about this, visit this website: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/06/australias-aged-care-covid-rules-mean-my-103-year-old-mother-misses-out-on-vital-socialisation  

You don’t like to brag about what you do. You just do it,” Ms Enid Machin said. This is a real statement made by a woman who has volunteered for 50 years. Be inspired by Enid Machin and Read more here : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-05/enid-volunteers-half-century-qld-ambulance-service-save-lives/100506960.