Nov 25, 2024 | NAVIGATING AGED CARE
Starting the conversation about aged care can be confronting, confusing and emotional – particularly when your loved ones are reluctant to participate in the conversation. At Aged Care Decisions, we understand the complexity of these tough discussions and the choices...
Oct 1, 2024 | RESPITE CARE
Accessing short term respite care – from a few hours to a few weeks at a time – can make a significant difference to the wellbeing of carers and the people they’re caring for. Residential respite care is a short-term stay in a residential aged care facility (or...
Sep 10, 2024 | AGED CARE FEES & CHARGES
Until recently, anyone entering aged care would need to pay a bond for their accommodation, just as tenants do when renting a home. Today a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is payable instead, at a price set by the facility. What is a Refundable Accommodation...
Jul 5, 2024 | NAVIGATING AGED CARE
A need for aged care services can sneak up on you. An event such as a fall or unexpected illness can trigger a swift transition to residential aged care, or the sudden need for home care services. Organising essential documents in advance greatly reduces the stress of...
Jun 14, 2024 | NAVIGATING AGED CARE
My Aged Care is part of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. It is the entry point for older Australians who need government-funded aged care services. Here is some helpful information about My Aged Care, who is eligible for government-funded support and...
