10 The Time Warp of Ageing - Steps, Turns, and Twists through from the Active Years to Aged Care with Danni Dixon

If you’re helping Mum or Dad navigate the move into aged care, or starting to think about what your own retirement years might look like, this episode is for you. The journey through later life is rarely straightforward. One moment your parents are in the Active Years, still independent and enjoying freedom, the next they’re stepping into the Quiet Years where routines slow, and before long you may find yourself supporting them through the Frailty Years where care and decisions about living arrangements become essential.   In this episode of Her Money Matters, I’m joined by aged care expert Danni Dixon of Aged Care Steps to unpack what we call the Ageing Journey. Much like the Time Warp in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, moving through these phases can feel like a series of sudden steps and spins — sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right — and it’s easy to lose your footing if you don’t know the moves.   We’ll explore: The three phases of the ageing journey and what to expect in each phase Housing and accommodation options as needs change Why a support network matters more than you think The key financial and estate planning considerations along the way Where to turn when aged care gets complex, and how to get the right help Whether you’re planning your own future or supporting your parents through theirs, this episode will give you the perspective and practical tools to step confidently through the twists and turns of later life.   🎧 Tune in, because just like the Time Warp, once you know the steps you can keep your balance — even when the journey takes you somewhere unexpected.   👉 If you’d like help with your own retirement planning or navigating the sandwich generation, you can contact me at hermoneymatters.com.au  or directly at [email protected].   👉 For specialist aged care guidance, you can reach out to my guest Danni Dixon at Aged Care Steps — you can reach her at [email protected].