How to enjoy a family Christmas with all the help you need

Elderly people spending time away from their regular home during the holiday season can be eligible for extra government-funded support.

Bina BrownContributor

Dec 15, 2023 – 5.00am

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Families getting together over the festive season might offer one of the rare opportunities in a busy year to observe properly how an elderly loved one is managing either at home or in care.

For an older person, spending time with friends or family offers the chance to connect with family, share your thoughts and feelings, make yourself heard and express your wishes.

Bina Brown is a director of Canberra-based aged care solutions company Third Age Matters.