Are you looking after an elderly person? 10 ways to make your life easier
Explore our 10 tips about what you can do to make life easier if you are a carer looking after an elderly person.
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The person you care for is likely to have health problems, and may sometimes also have challenging behaviour. As a carer, there are some key strategies you can use to manage their health and behaviour.
If you care for someone who needs health care, you can get financial help through Australian Government programs such as Medicare.
As a carer, you have legal rights about your role and how you should be treated. You may also need to manage the legal affairs of the person you care for.
When you care for someone who has health problems, you will need to work with health services.