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A lift recliner can make standing up safer and sitting more comfortable. Here's how single motor, dual motor and clinical chairs compare, what they cost in Australia, how to get the fit right, and who may pay.
Regional home values are up 5.6% over the year while the capitals are down 1.8%. Homes in the cities now take 39 days to sell, and rental yields are the highest since 2019. Here's what the latest data shows.

Mum Is in Hospital and Can’t Go Home Alone, What Families Need to Know Before Discharge

A fall or illness that lands a parent in hospital often reveals they can't safely go home without help. Here's what families should ask for before discharge, and the options that exist.

Power of Attorney, Guardianship and Registered Supporters, the Paperwork to Sort Before a Crisis

If a parent suddenly can't make decisions, families can be locked out of their bank, their care and their health choices. Here's the paperwork worth sorting now, and what each document actually does.

Retirement Village or Aged Care Home, the Difference Families Need to Understand Before Choosing

Retirement villages and aged care homes get mixed up all the time, but they're completely different in care, costs and rules. Here's what separates them, and how to work out which one fits.

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