by Erika Spanos | Dec 7, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
For many seniors, the aged care journey does not always start with – or even include – residential aged care. In fact, with over 130,000 elderly Australians who are currently assigned Home Care Packages, it seems staying at home is now the more preferable...
by Erika Spanos | Nov 6, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
Over the years, the Aged Care Decisions team has spoken to thousands of families making the decision to place into aged care. From these conversations, we have learnt how many families have successfully made the transition. If you are currently going through the...
by Erika Spanos | Oct 1, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
What is pet therapy? Pet therapy – as like any therapy – is used as form of treatment. Pet therapy, which is also known as animal-assisted therapy involves the interaction with animals as its primary treatment method. The ultimate goal is to improve social,...
by Erika Spanos | Sep 24, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
What is music therapy? Music therapy is much like many other alternative therapies that aim to help improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through interaction and engagement. In this type of therapy, music is used to help residents communicate,...
by Erika Spanos | Jul 28, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
Understanding the finances can be one of the most complicated aspects of the aged care process. In order to help answer some of these financial questions we have put together 7 Frequently Asked Questions About Aged Care Fees. 1. What are the different types of Aged...
by Erika Spanos | Jun 16, 2020 | Articles, Newsletter
Another effect we have noticed over the past couple of months is considering in-home care options to delay moving into residential aged care. A home care package is at the start of the aged care continuum and can be a good option when care needs are not complex or...
