Andrea Alvarez, Author at Aged Care Decisions

Short-term Respite Care – Five Important Facts

Apr 26, 2024 | RESPITE CARE

Caring for a loved one is rewarding – but a regular short break is essential to relieve stress and allow everyone the opportunity to relax, refresh and recharge. Accessing respite care – from a few hours to a few weeks at a time – can make a significant difference to...

How, where and why to contact My Aged Care

Apr 2, 2024 | NAVIGATING AGED CARE

My Aged Care is the government-run body that coordinates subsidised aged care services in Australia. This is the organisation you need to contact to discuss and arrange official aged care funding and government programs. We have put together a comprehensive list of My...

Home Care Package Guidelines

Apr 2, 2024 | HOME CARE

Want to know more about Home Care Packages? This article will help you to understand how Home Care Packages work, who is eligible and what a Home Care Package can do to support you or your loved one to comfortably keep living at home. The government supports senior...

How to choose a home care provider

Apr 1, 2024 | HOME CARE

A Home Care Package delivers an annual, set amount of money that you can spend on services and supports to help you keep living at home, rather than move into residential aged care. To make the most of a Home Care Package, you need a GOOD provider. Here’s how...

Aged care agencies and consultants – how can they help?

Mar 1, 2024 | NAVIGATING AGED CARE

Aged care can be difficult to navigate – especially if you’re not even sure where to start! If you find yourself struggling, you may consider engaging one of many aged care organisations, agencies, consultants, and brokers that assist families through the process....