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Occupational therapy in residential aged care
Occupational therapy is an important part of quality care in aged care. Its value has become even more evident throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and occupational therapists are in high demand within the aged care industry. But what exactly is occupational therapy and...
What is My Aged Care?
When it comes time to receive aged care support, whether at home or in a residential facility, the options can feel overwhelming. My Aged Care offers seniors and their families a place to get started. Essentially, it helps you or a loved one check your eligibility and...
How to deal with resistance in elderly to move to the aged care home?
As we age, our needs change, often becoming more complex the older we get. An ageing relative might suddenly find that they need help with tasks that they previously managed alone. When this happens, many elderly Australians choose to receive in-home care to ensure...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RAD?
Can someone enter aged care temporarily?
Short answer, yes.
There are typically two types of admissions into residential aged care.
The first is a permanent aged care admission. That means the person entering care will do so on a permanent basis – meaning they will reside at the aged care facility until they decide to transfer to another aged care facility, or otherwise depart.
The second type of admission is for a respite stay. This is a short term stay in an aged care facility – and typically lasts a few weeks. This type of admission is heavily subsidised by the Australian Government, and allows carers and other families to obtain a respite break.
Respite stays are organised in a slightly different manner. If you are seeking a short term respite stay Aged Care Decisions can prepare a customised list of suitable aged care options in your area.
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What is Power of Attorney & Guardianship?
Both ‘Power of Attorney’ and ‘Guardianship’ are legal terms relating to the authority that one person has to make decisions on behalf of another person. Both are relevant to aged care placement.
Power of Attorney
A person can appoint another person as their Power of Attorney, or ‘POA’ for short.
The decision to appoint another person as a POA is done through a formal written document. That document differs state by state, as do the laws relating to how a POA is created.
A POA can make both personal decisions (e.g. relating to medical care) and financial decisions (i.e. sign contracts) in place of another person.
There are typically two types of Power of Attorney that can be created:
General Power of Attorney – this appointment is typically done for a set period, or for a set reason
Enduring Power of Attorney – this appointment tyipically has no end date, and is done when a persons health or mental capacity may be decline.
Importantly, the person who has appointed a POA still retains their legal right to make decisions on their behalf.
Guardianship
Guardianship is a formal legal process that is commenced in a court or tribunal, the end point of which is to have a person appointed as the legal guardian of another person.
The exact process and requirements of guardianship differ state by state.
In an aged care context, a guardianship process may be used to appoint one or several people as legal guardians of an older person who has impaired capacity to make decisions in their own best interest.
In plain english, guardianship allows one or several people to override the legal decision making capacity of another person.
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Spotlight on Aged Care COVID-19 Action Plan: Bolton Clarke
Many industries have had to make massive changes to the way they operate in recent months. The aged care industry is at the frontline of Australia’s COVID-19 response, supporting some of the most vulnerable community members. Aged care providers and facilities have...
Trying Times for Australia’s Elderly: Caring in times of Emergency
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Residential Aged Care
When is the time to move into aged care?
The best indicator that it is time to move into aged care is when your loved one is unable to take care of themselves or receive an adequate level of support at home. This could also be when you start worrying about their health and wellbeing, either physically or...
Physical activity guidelines for seniors in aged care
When seniors in aged care regularly participate in some form of physical activity or exercise program, it can improve their quality of life and even prevent serious medical or physical problems. Not only that, physical activity can also help prevent symptoms of...
What are the different levels of care an elderly person might need?
As we age, we each have specific care needs unique to us. If its time for you or a loved one to enter into an aged care facility, it is important to find the residential aged care facility that is best able to meet your specific needs. Aged care homes offer different...
Respite
5 things you need to know about short term respite care
Sometimes we all need a break. As a carer, or a person being cared for, a short break is essential to relieve stress and provide you both an opportunity to recharge. This could be for a few hours at your home, a day out in the community, or a short stay in an aged...
What is Respite Care in Aged Care?
In Australia, there are a range of services available to support individuals in remaining as independent as possible while living in their own homes and participating in the community. Among the short-term care options available to assist with this, respite care...
Changes to Planning a Respite Stay
What is Respite Care? In residential aged care there is primarily two different care options; permanent care and respite care. Whilst both offer the resident the same level of care, respite care is a temporary arrangement that does not require down payment of an aged...
Home Care
Different types of home care assistance: Home Care Packages vs. CHSP
Home care assistance is an important factor in helping older Australians stay at home and remain independent for longer. Receiving support at home can delay and sometimes even prevent the need for moving into a residential care facility. The Australian Government has...
What do I need to know about home care services?
What is a Home Care Package? A Home Care Package delivers affordable care and support services in the home that enable elderly Australians to stay living at home for longer. A Home Care Package works with a set amount of money for care services, determined by your...
Guide to Home Care Packages
For many seniors, the aged care journey does not always start with – or even include – residential aged care. In fact, with over 204,000 elderly Australians who are currently assigned Home Care Packages, it seems staying at home is now the more preferable way of...
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