Grief’s Gift Resources
Welcome to the Grief's Gift Toolkit.
This page contains the caregiving, aged care, grief support, legal, and practical resources mentioned in my memoir, Grief's Gift.
Many readers prefer to access these resources online rather than typing web addresses from the book. To make things easier, I've gathered them here in one place.
Whether you're caring for an ageing parent, supporting someone living with dementia, navigating aged care services, or coping with grief after loss, I hope you'll find these resources helpful.
The links below include the sources referenced in the book, along with a small number of additional resources that have been added since publication and may be useful to caregivers and families.
Please note that external websites and services may change over time. I'll do my best to keep this page updated with current information and helpful resources.
Faith and Grief Encouragement
1. JP Moreland & Tim Muehlhoff — The God Conversation
Source: Amazon
Read the book
2. Steven Furtick — “Don’t Let the Funeral Fool You”
Source: YouTube
Watch the video
Understanding Aged Care (Australia)
3. Commonwealth Home Support Program
Source: Australian Government Department of Health
Read the guide
4 & 5. Accommodation Payments and Contributions
Source: Australian Government Department of Health
Read the guide
6. Understanding Aged Care Home Accommodation Costs
Source: My Aged Care
Read the guide
7. Basic Daily Fee for Residential Aged Care
Source: Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Read the guide
International Aged Care Resources
8. NHS Needs Assessment (UK)
Source: National Health Service (NHS)
Read the guide
9. Eldercare Locator (USA)
Source: United States Department of Health and Human Services
Read the guide
10. Support Services at Home (Canada)
Source: Ontario Government
Read the guide
11. Needs Assessment (New Zealand)
Source: Government of New Zealand
Read the guide
Additional Resources Added After Publication
Protecting Vulnerable Loved Ones
A Guide to Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect.
If you're concerned about the quality of care a loved one is receiving, this guide explains common warning signs of neglect or abuse and outlines practical steps families can take.
Source: From Olson Law Firm
Read the guide
I may add additional caregiving and grief-support resources to this page from time to time as I discover information that may be helpful to readers.
Need a Little Hope Today?
If Grief’s Gift resonated with you, I’d love to send you a short devotional I created for women walking through grief and caregiving.
It’s called “Help Me, God! I Need Hope.”
Inside are five short reflections and prayers for the days when everything feels overwhelming.