Aged Care Reforms – what has happened and what is next?

The Royal Commission into Aged Care, initially triggered by a two-part report on the ABC’s investigative program Four Corners, published an extensive list of recommendations for aged care reforms to help the aged care industry move forward and deliver quality care to...

Home care options for Australian seniors

Many Australian seniors choose to live at home for as long as they can, rather than move into residential aged care. Here are four ways to manage care so that your senior loved one is well supported to live happily at home. Government-subsidised Home Care Packages...

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...

The pros and cons of residential respite care for seniors

Residential respite care – a temporary stay in an aged care facility – has many benefits for both you and the person caring for you. Let’s look at the pros and cons of residential respite care, and how you can make a short stay in a nursing home a positive experience...