If you are contemplating taking advantage of the government’s Home Care Package program for your parents, family members, or even your neighbour… take my advice: ACT NOW! Once you have applied, the wait time can be anywhere from 6 to 18 months. Get onto the My Aged Care website and start the process. It is easier […]
What is the ITF? (Income Tested fee) “Older Australians will be asked to contribute, if able, to the cost of their care…” (The Government) If you have recently applied for an ACAT Assessment, you may or may not have seen the very fine-print concerning a topic referred-to as ITF = Income Tested Fee. The ITF […]
How do I get Respite Care? Do you need a break for a family holiday- or simply for yourself and want to ensure your Loved Ones have proper, supervised care? Recently, a wise industry colleague Aadil Abbas of Third Horizon Advice shared a very interesting post on LinkedIn, which inspired me to think about the approaching […]
One of the things we get asked about when assisting Families to work out the right Aged Care solutions(s) for them, is the use of restraints in Aged Care Homes. After the Royal Commission into Aged Care these restraint policies and procedures really need to be examined and discussed, so you are aware of what […]
“Making decisions on behalf of those who have been so involved in our lives, caring for the ones who used to care for us is a daunting and emotional task and so having a provider like Susan Care, who provides support and advocacy for families who need help to navigate the Aged Care Placement, Respite […]
What is Respite Care? ‘Respite’ or ‘respite care’ is when someone else takes care of the person you care for, so that you can have a break and look after yourself. Although Respite Care can seem to be all about the person being cared-for (your ageing parent, a relative who lives with you, or a loved […]
What is an Aged care Advocate? An advocate is an impartial person who can help you understand and stand up for your rights in the Aged Care system.This includes making sure you have a say in decisions that affect you or your loved ones, providing options to have your aged care needs met and helping […]
How do I get an ACAT Assessment? Have you tried logging in to the My Aged Care website to apply for a Home Care Package? Has the experience been a little overwhelming? Let me help you get your ACAT Assessment via the MyAgedCare website If you’re aged over 65 years old, you could be entitled […]
What does the acronym OPAN mean….and why should you know about it? OPAN stands for Australia’s OLDER PERSONS ADVOCACY NETWORK and is a free service offered to everyone in Australia, to support, protect, advocate for and empower ageing Australians.OPAN is made up of nine state and territory based service delivery organisations.These organisations work closely with […]
How to talk to your Family about Aged Care options I remember bringing up the concept of “talking about Aged Care” with my sister, one day. Then I mentioned it to my cousin (who is a Nurse and had worked in an Aged Care Home) : “When is a good time to talk to Mum […]
