Forward Thinking
Putting support plans in place for yourself or others will ensure uninterrupted care if there is an emergency. By Sarah Wale All of us over a certain age or who…
Advice: Enduring Powers of Attorney
For those of us supporting an older person, someone with a disability, or other health condition, you should consider looking into setting up enduring powers of attorney (EPA). You’ll find…
Research: Prepared to Care? (UK) 2013
In preparation for Carers Week 2013 in the United Kingdom, a group of charities set out to explore how much, as a society, they are prepared to care. Through an…
Body Art: Lasting Memorials in Glass
Auckland glassblower Peter Viesnik (left) creates lasting memories of loved ones. His eye-catching glass crucibles give new meaning to the ad jingle “thousands of luminous spheres”. The Auckland artist’s remembrance…
Life Coach: Fresh Start!
After months of depression and doubt following his heart bypass surgery, Richard Blakeborough had no illusions: things had to change! Getting the feeling again Barry Manilow may have been onto…
Advice: Holiday Questions and Answers
Retired air hostess Sheila Wyeth says good planning can avoid travel headaches in the air and on the ground… and Jan Moss shares tips for those travelling with someone who…
Disaster Planning
The Christchurch earthquake gave many Kiwi families a jolt: just how well prepared are the rest of us for a similar emergency? The Canterbury earthquake reminded everyone to check…
Research: Family Caring In Ireland (2013)
Family Caring in Ireland is a report by Care Alliance Ireland. It shows that in April 2011, 4.1% of the total population was providing unpaid assistance to others. Ireland’s Census 2011data…
