Community connectedness

Community connection is a key factor in our wellbeing. But how and why do connections with others affect our happiness?

When we think of “wellbeing”, we often think about it in terms of our physical health. Our physical health is important to our wellbeing, but it’s not the only factor that contributes to it. Our mental health plays a huge role too. But the difference between health and wellbeing is so much more than that.

As humans, we feed off our connection to others and need healthy relationships to thrive. So how do our relationships affect our wellbeing?

Discussions about finances and estate planning can be some of the hardest discussions you’ll have with ageing parents. But they’re crucial for respecting their wishes. Here’s our expert advice for the sandwich generation.

Supporting ageing parents’ health is vitally important for their quality of life—but the same is true for you. We speak to the experts about how the sandwich generation can manage both of these priorities.

It can be daunting to ask someone to step into a caring role for your parent. But often, it’s the best decision for their (and your) wellbeing. Choosing care options isn’t easy, so here's advice from the experts on navigating this process.

Effective communication is essential as the sandwich generation approach difficult conversations and navigate new responsibilities. Here’s expert-led advice on being courageous, kind and productive in your family caregiving communication.

Are you parenting your own children while supporting your ageing parents? If so, you might feel sandwiched between the different caring responsibilities. Welcome to the sandwich generation.