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When you move into aged care, you may be concerned you’ll have to give up on the creature comforts you were used to at home. Extra services may be the answer to making you feel more at home in an aged care facility.

There are a lot of options for Government funded aged care services that can suit all needs, but it does require you to meet certain criteria to be able to access these services.

If you are wanting to apply for the Age Pension, you need to make sure you put aside time to prepare all the documents that are required.

The number of people currently receiving aged care services, either in the community or in a residential facility, is vastly increasing and every day more people are entering or receiving new services.

Private health insurance offers many Australians, young and old, peace of mind as it may provide an additional safety net when Medicare can’t cover you.

Centrelink is the Australian Government organisation which delivers social security payments and services. It is run by the Services Australia department and operates in every State and Territory across the country.

Our food, music, special cultural celebrations and languages can provide comfort and confirm our individual identity.

Accreditation is an important process for the Government to know if an aged care provider is providing good care to their residents.

Ageism is a growing and pervasive issue in the country, with recent research showing seven in ten older Australians believe ageism is a serious problem.

By now, you have probably heard the term informed consent thrown around quite a bit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is a lot of talk around the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) and how important it is for aged care facilities to utilise it properly to provide services to their residents.
But what is ACFI and how does it benefit people in aged care and the level of care they receive?

Living independently and engaging with people in social groups can be difficult as a person grows older, but it’s not impossible.

Flexibility and choice is the future direction of aged care. This means the industry can uphold the rights and wishes of older people who are receiving care and services.

My Aged Care is a Government operated website and contact centre that can help older Australians access Government funded in home support options, community care or residential aged care.

A Home Care Package (HCP) provides Government funded services that will help you to remain at home for as long as possible, as well as providing choice and flexibility in the way that the care and support is provided.

Once you have chosen a home care organisation to provide you with services, you will need to work with your new provider on a home care plan to make sure the care and support you receive fits your needs and wishes.

When you move into aged care, it’s not just a change in where you receive services that meets your health needs – it also includes a complete change to your living circumstances and your lifestyle.

There’s no place like home, except for when there is. So, why would you sell the house you’ve spent your whole life filling with memories, stains, smiles, miracles and key moments? Sharing the big events, milestones and celebrations with those closest to you, then, saying “goodbye” to it all.

Advance care planning may seem overwhelming, but making your aged care preferences known now can ensure you have autonomy as you age.

Australia has a large aged care system that delivers differing levels of care for older people depending on their support needs and care requirements. This system is broken down into three areas: home care, residential aged care, and retirement villages.

Next to your Will, an Advance Care Directive is one of your most important medical documents.