Do I need to sell my home to pay for aged care?

It is a common myth that older Australians must sell the family home to pay for aged care accommodation costs. Let’s look at how residential aged care fees work, and the funding options that may be available for you. How do fees and charges for residential aged care...

Nursing home costs – what you may need to pay

Understanding nursing home costs can be challenging. When it comes to finances, there can be stress involved and it can take a while to work through everything that is required. We have looked at this topic before in our 7 Frequently Asked Questions About Aged Care...

5 Things you need to know about ACAT Assessments

Getting an ACAT Assessment is an important part of the Aged Care process. Here is some information about what you need to know about the ACAT/S process. 1. What is an ACAT/S Assessment and why do we need one? An ACAT or ACAS Assessment is a process that helps...

What am I paying for in aged care?

​ When you’re thinking of accepting residential aged care, you need to understand what it will cost and what your money is paying for.   What are the different types of aged care fees? There are four different types of fees and while they might not all apply to...