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....

Who are Aged Care Decisions?

Jan 24, 2024 | ABOUT US

Aged Care Decisions is Australia’s largest Aged Care Placement Service. Our FREE service helps families find aged care vacancies, Home Care Providers and respite care options that match the care needs and preferences of their loved ones. We assist tens of thousands of...

How to apply for a higher level Home Care Package?

Jan 1, 2024 | HOME CARE

If you could use some extra help with daily tasks at home, it could be a good time to apply for a Home Care Package or reevaluate the help you are receiving with your current Home Care Package. This article outlines how and why to apply for a higher-level Home Care...

All about the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)

Jan 1, 2024 | AGED CARE FEES & CHARGES

The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (or MPIR) is a government-set interest rate that is used by residential aged care facilities to calculate a daily accommodation payment based on room price. How does the MPIR affect the cost of aged care? An increase in the MPIR...

Residential Aged Care vs Retirement Living

Oct 18, 2023 | RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE

What is the difference between residential aged care and retirement living? Here’s an overview to help you decide which is best for you or your loved one. Residential Aged Care vs Retirement Living Are you considering a move into supported accommodation for yourself...