Fees in residential aged care are means-tested, but the rules are complicated. This article explores the three key facts you need to know about means-tested fees. Providing aged care in a residential service is expensive when you add up wages, equipment and other operational costs. The government pays most of this cost, but you may…
Retirement village living and residential care are often seen as alternatives, but the fact is they are not true substitutes. The style of living, the services provided, and what the government will subsidise (and regulate) are different. Residential care combines accommodation and full-time daily living support. The costs are split between the resident and the…
You’ve made plans, set a budget and financial goals; you’re ready for anything, right? But what happens if a loved one is in an accident or your ageing parent starts needing dedicated care? How do you juggle career and the role of carer? Registered Nurse, Rachel James, had packed her bags and was five days…
Did you think you would not qualify for the government subsidies on home care? Take another look – you might be surprised. The cost of full-time private care provided in your own home may look daunting. But financial advice along with a government-subsidised home care package and support from friends and family might make home…
Living with dementia can be unsettling and frustrating, but independence and quality of life can still be achieved with the right support and a few changes. With almost half a million people living with dementia in Australia, and another 1.6 million people involved in their care, it is likely that we are all impacted in…