Archive for category: Aged Care

Aged care can be a significant financial burden, both for individuals and their families. The Australian Government provides some financial assistance, but the cost of aged care can still be high, especially for those who need high-level care.

As we traverse the journey of life, the importance of securing our future, especially in the golden years, becomes paramount.

This comprehensive guide aims to provide you with all the crucial rates and thresholds effective from September 20 to December 31, 2023.

In this blog post, we'll provide you with insights into financial abuse of the elderly, help you recognize the warning signs, discuss the risks involved, and most importantly, offer guidance on how to prevent it.

In this blog post, we'll break down how the Australian government supports aged care, making it easier for you to understand the options available to you or your loved ones.

Caring for someone you love is a noble and vital role, but it can also bring about financial challenges. Whether you're looking after an elderly family member, a sick friend, or a disabled loved one, the costs of caregiving can add up. That's…

In this article, we will explore the key concepts and strategies to help you make informed decisions about managing your assets for aged care.

In this blog post, we will explore the aged care complaints scheme and provide you with a clear understanding of how it works.

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of duty of care in aged care, its importance, the specific duties of aged care workers, examples of breaches, and the legal and ethical requirements associated with it.

s our loved ones age, making informed decisions about their care becomes paramount. Among the various considerations, understanding means tested care fees and how they are calculated is crucial for families in Australia.

In this guide, we will explore the various fees and charges involved in aged care.

The recently announced Australian Federal Budget 2023-2024 brings encouraging news for clients accessing aged care services.Despite the government's need to secure an additional $11.3 billion over the next four years to fund a 15% increase in…

The number of Australians over the age of 70 is expected to reach nearly four million in the next two decades, which means that aged care will be an issue that will affect an increasing number of families.

Should we pay the accommodation amount as a RAD or a DAP is one of the main decisions we help our clients to make, when a loved member of the family is entering residential aged care.

As Australia's population ages, more and more people are finding themselves in the position of needing to care for an elderly relative. In many cases, this means providing them with consumer directed care (CDC). But what is CDC, exactly? And how can you make sure that your loved one gets the best possible care under this arrangement?

Because everyone’s needs and circumstances are different, a range of home care services are available to you – the challenge is selecting the right and best home care provider to meet your needs.

If moving into residential care, do you really have to sell your home? What are your choices? Myths and misunderstanding about the rules can add to anxiety and confusion.

Making your home age-friendly through home modifications may help an elderly person to stay in their home for longer, making the home safer and more accessible.

We all lead busy lives so juggling family, work and personal responsibilities can be complicated – particularly when people we love need increasing levels of care and support. This article explains the sandwich generation and takes a look at what to consider and where to start when you have older parents.

Planning for the frailty years or future - and all the challenges it may bring - can help achieve quality of lifestyle as well as quality of care. 

The common question when it comes to retirement is ‘how much is enough?’. But regardless of how much you have put aside, there’s a significant potential cost in retirement that is often not considered, and if ignored, it can undermine our plans - aged care.