The practice of saying ‘thank you’ – of expressing gratitude to someone for an act of kindness – is a fundamental element in the way we interact with one another. But, what does it actually mean? The Latin Origins The word ‘thank’ stems from the Latin word...
Fees in Aged Care Explained When you’re thinking of accepting residential aged care, you need to understand what it will cost and what your money is paying for. There are four different types of fee and while they might not all apply to you, it’s important that you...
How do I know if I will have to pay a Refundable Accommodation Deposit when entering Aged Care? In a recent article we talked about Aged Care costs and what they covered. You may remember that anyone with assets over $49,000 needs to pay an accommodation fee. Today...
What is the difference between a DAP and a RAD and who pays what? Getting your head around the different aged care accommodation fees can be difficult but, in this article, we’re going to make it a lot easier to understand. In our last article we talked about the RAD...
Property and the Aged Care Transition When many people first contact Aged Care Decisions, the most common feeling that they have is overwhelm, especially when it comes to property. Often, they have just received a diagnosis that means their loved one has...
Many users of AgedCareReviews.com.au come to our website after having placed a loved one into a nursing home. For a reasonable number of those families, they are investigating alternative nursing home options. Maybe the aged care facility isn’t suitable anymore,...
