On Point - Navigating life as an older person
On Point opens up big conversations on topics affecting older Australians. In this podcast series from Compass, you’ll hear from leading figures on subjects ranging from ageism, isolation and elder abuse to health, wellbeing and planning for your future –including powers of attorney, guardianships, wills, advance care directives and more. Every episode is designed to help you navigate life as an older person.
Episodes
Annie Dallimer, State Manager, Client Services at Dementia Australia discusses Enduring Powers of Attorney with Philippa McDonald.
Annie shares insights about why an Enduring Power of Attorney is important for a person with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
She discusses the specific issues to bear in mind, and what capacity means, for people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
You’ll also learn more about what...
Bill Yeates received a diagnosis of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in July 2019, at the age of 59.
He is passionate about advocating for the rights of those who have been diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.
He recently sat down with Philippa McDonald to discuss the subject of Enduring Powers of Attorney and what it means for someone with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
Listen to this On Point Compass podcast,...
What does Australia’s new Age Discrimination Commissioner think about the growing problem of elder abuse? In this episode of On Point, the new podcast from Compass, journalist Philippa McDonald talks with Robert Fitzgerald AM to find out what older Australians should know to protect themselves.
Philippa and Robert discuss:
- what financial elder abuse looks like
- steps you can take to avoid it happening to you
- ways you can make yo...
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