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You Decide Who Decides Checklist
Use this checklist to guide you through the process of making an enduring power of attorney that reflects your wishes a...
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Plan ahead and avoid family heartbreak
If you were too unwell to speak for yourself, who would speak for you and what would they say?
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Caring Costs Us: The economic impact on lifetime income and retirement savings of informal carers – Full report
This document has been prepared by Evaluate on behalf of Carers Australia. Evaluate is an independent private economic ...
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Caring Costs Us: The economic impact on lifetime income and retirement savings of informal carers – a report for Carers Australia – Summary of Findings
The Caring Costs Us Report was prepared by Evaluate on behalf of Carers Australia.
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Pamela and Leo's Story
Pamela was encouraged by her son, Leo, to sell her house and come and live with him and his wife. Pamela contributed to the purchase of a new property for them all to live in.
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Elsie's Story
Elsie decided to move in with her daughter and son-in-law. After Elsie had a fall she became more reliant on them. Over time, their relationships became strained.

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