The Truth About Ageing
A community of humans that wish to age well, grow old and make informed decisions. The Truth About Ageing is built on the firm belief that knowledge is the key to empowerment. By being aware of the options available as we age, we can make informed decisions that feel right to us and our loved ones. Kate Helmore is a passionate advocate for elderly Australians - with a Master of Gerontology and 13 years experience in both residential and home care settings, Kate understands the challenges ageing Australians and their families face. Join us as we unpack the aged care sector and answer all your questions along the way!
Episodes
80 episodes
E80 - Aged Care Funding Reforms
FRIENDS - it has been a while between episodes! Hi 👋🏼 I've missed you!Today I'm talking about the Aged Care Funding Reforms that were announced by the Albanese Government on 12th September 2024. Whilst they're yet to be passed ...
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Episode 80
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18:42
E79 - How To Access Home Care Services
Last episode we spoke all about the different types of home care services available in Australia and this week we're discussing HOW to access them.In this episode I unpack:How to contact My Aged CareWhat to request ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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24:53
E78 - Home Care 101: All things CHSP, Home Care Packages and more!
Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is one I've touched on previously, but that can always use an update - Home Care Services!80% of ageing Australians want to remain in their own home, so how can we do that?In this episode we talk...
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Episode 78
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35:32
E77 - Aged Care Services and Supports
Do you dread contacting Centrelink? Someone can do that for you!Do you want help accessing a Home Care Package? Someone can do that for you!Do you need to downsize but can't physically pack all your belongings? Someone can do that for y...
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Episode 76
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18:54
E76 - Ageing Support Services with SALT
I regularly have people comment ‘I didn’t know people like you existed!’ when we first meet. People typically don’t go looking for aged care services until they need them and if you don’t know what is available it’s hard to find the righ...
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Episode 75
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37:29
E75 - Dementia and Risk - How to Navigate?
When caring for vulnerable loved ones we can feel a need to protect them and remove any potential risk. Whilst this is a natural response, it's so important that when caring for loved ones with dementia we constantly balance their safety with t...
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Episode 75
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24:52
E74 - Dignity of Risk
Is Mum still safe driving to the shops? Is Grandpa making himself nutritious meals? Should Aunty Greta have a few less glasses of brandy in the evening? Wouldn’t Dad be less stressed if he had someone to care for him?Dignity of risk is a...
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Episode 74
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22:27
E73 - I Think My Loved One Is Declining... HELP!
In the last episode of the podcast we talked about the concept of an 'Annual Check-in'. A time to pause and take stock on how your ageing loved one is progressing and if they need any additional support. In episode 73, we're talking about what ...
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Episode 73
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23:25
E72 - Annual Check In
HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON FRIENDS! We are well and truly into the silly season, so this episode is all about how to check in on loved ones over this festive time.The idea of an annual check-in is a yearly reminder to pause and take stock of ...
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Episode 72
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24:53
E71 - Advance Care Directives
E71 is one of my passion topics... Advance Care Directives. These documents have slightly different names and formats in each state and territory, but they're essentially a document that details your wishes for future health care, end of life p...
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Episode 71
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35:38
E70 - Advance Care Planning
Welcome back to The Truth About Ageing podcast! Today we're talking all things Advance Care Planning. In South Australia, there are three key succession planning documents that can help your family as you are ageing and once you die - a...
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Episode 70
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22:47
E69: Living Options Between Home & Residential Care
The theme for October is 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' and in last fortnights episode I discussed how to know when it might be time to move. In today's episode I unpack what those next steps might be. In Australia we're incredibly lucky to have ...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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22:47
E68 - Home Is Where The Heart Is: How To Know When It's Time To Move
Choosing to move from the family home can be an incredibly difficult decision. 80% of ageing Australians, would like to remain there for as long as possible. And the majority have negative views of Residential Aged Care facilities (what u...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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21:59
E67 - Life Advice With A 90 Year Old
The podcast theme for September is 'Living Longer, Living Better', so with my own Grandma turning 90 on the 17th September it seemed like the perfect time to sit her down and soak up all her wisdom. For those who have listened to h...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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31:46
E66 - Living Longer, Living Better
We are all living longer, so how can ensure we spend our days living with a sense of purpose, fulfilment and enjoyment?The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released a report in June 2023 that identified from 1967-2021, life ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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30:35
E65 - Hard Conversations: Part Two, Dementia
Convincing a loved one to see a doctor or access home care services can be hard at the best of times... throw dementia or a cognitive impairment in the mix and it can be an incredibly delicate situation to manage. In todays episode...
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Episode 65
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28:06
E64 - Hard Conversations: Part One
Hard Conversations in ageing can take many different forms. It might be encouraging your loved one to accept some help at home. It could be broaching discussions about moving permanently into a residential care facility. It may be gently assess...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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20:47
E63 - Home Care Services: Where To Start?!
In today's episode I thought I'd unpack a very regular conversation I have with clients about how to access home care services. There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to starting your aged care journey, so today I discuss what flag...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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30:13
E62 - Healthy Habits: Mindfulness & Ageing
Mindfulness & Ageing is the final instalment of The Truth About Ageing's 'Healthy Habits' series and it's a good one. Today I chat with the beautiful Wellbeing Coach, Steph Noon (aka. my Mum) about all things mindfulness. We di...
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Episode 62
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33:36
E61 - Healthy Habits: Sleep & Ageing
In the fourth instalment of my 'Healthy Habits' series, we're looking at all things sleep!We talk about how our sleep structurally changes as we age, what some of the barriers are to good quality sleep, why it's important we get enough ...
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Episode 61
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21:41
E60 - Healthy Habits: Exercise & Ageing
Part two of the Healthy Habits series and we're talking about EXERCISE!You might read that and not be immediately excited... but I'm here to tell you, it might not be as hard as you think! In this episode, I talk about:...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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16:56
E59 - Healthy Habits: Diet & Ageing
Welcome to The Truth About Ageing 'Healthy Habits' series - to help kick-start your 2023 with the information you need to stay fit and healthy this year. In today's episode we're looking at diet.I talk about:What should we b...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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20:23
E58 - SOS! My Ageing Loved One Needs Help
So you've been spending more time with your loved ones over the festive season and you've noticed their health has started to decline... what now?! In today's episode I talk through what to do when you're concerned that your loved one needs a b...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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26:28
E57 - *BONUS* Gma's Back to Wrap 2022
A little sugary BONUS ep to kick-start your 2023! We have my beautiful Grandma on the show to re-cap her 2022 - we talk about accepting help, challenges with health, ageing and knowing you won't always be around to see your family grow up. It's...
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Episode 57
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21:34
E56 - Observing Ageing Loved Ones at Christmas
For many of us lucky enough, Christmas is a time full of family catch ups, seeing relatives and friends that you haven’t for a while and probably indulging in a few too many serves of Christmas pudding. For some, it can be a challenging time of...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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16:39