Looking after emotional health If your grandchildren have been through a lot of trauma they will possibly have feelings and questions they want to talk with you about. Encourage them to talk and let them have their feelings as much as you are able. Answer […]
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Brandon Ward from Esperance in WA raised over $2,000 for the MS Readathon last year. His grandmother, Helen, who is the primary carer for Brandon, ‘provided encouragement’ throughout the program. This meant that when Brandon had a great idea, he was able to put it […]
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Grandparenting Ideas Your house may no longer be child-proof. When grandchildren are young, check that your good things (china and pot plants) and your poisons (from medicines to dishwashing powder) are safely out of reach. Have a box of toys, games and books that are […]
Read MoreFinancial Assistance
Introduction Raising grandchildren can be a costly business and there is no doubt you have not planned for this situation in your older age. Plans for retirement might need to change: you may find you need to retire early to cope with your new life […]
Read MoreExpectations Of Grandparents
Grandparents don’t have a ‘set’ role, where they know what their responsibilities are in the same way that parents do. Talk over with your adult children what you expect to do as a grandparent and what they would like you to do. Talk with them […]
Read MoreDo Your Retirement Plans Need A Review?
The current economic climate make it mandatory for many pre-retirees intending to retire this year (2009) to review their plans. It may be wise to see your financial planner to re-assess your financial situation. Just about all retirees wish to avoid the situation where their […]
Read MoreDistance Grandparenting
Many families now live a long way apart, with family members working in different states and countries, so you might not be near your grandchildren. You can still have a loving relationship with, and give support to, your grandchildren. Offer to have the grandchildren to […]
Read MoreWhat To Do If Someone In My Family Enters A Nursing Home?
Rights and responsibilities Incorporation of rights into agreement Fees and charges Who can sign? Assessment before and after entry The Australian government provides at least some funding for most nursing homes. That is why it is necessary to have an assessment of care needs done […]
Read MoreYour Roadmap To Financial Independence
Unfortunately many people forego the planning required to prepare for retirement, often until it is too late. However, this needn’t be the case. Even if you are about to retire or you have already retired you can still apply these principles to get your investments […]
Read MoreWhy Retirement Is Different
Retirement isn’t an event: it is a process, which happens over time. For many of us it comes with leaving full-time employment at 60 or 65 or thereabouts. For others it is a process of winding down over a longer period. For some it is […]
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