by Amanda Cassar | Jun 1, 2018 | News
Creating a valid will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your loved ones. Here we explain how to go about it. Seek legal advice While DIY will kits can seem like an easy and inexpensive way to make a will, they can be fraught with pitfalls. Your...
by Amanda Cassar | May 1, 2018 | Aged Care
A new study links stress with heart disease, but there are easy ways to stay healthy and protect your heart. Stress is part of modern life but a new study shows that being stressed takes a serious, and lasting, toll on your health and increases your risk of heart...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 10, 2018 | Aged Care
I meet with a lot of clients and their families when the need for care arises and there’s always three top questions that are asked when moving to a residential aged care facility. What do I need to do to enter a facility? How do I find a service? How will I...
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 26, 2018 | Aged Care, News
Questions around finding the right aged care facility are pretty common. Chances are, you’ve caught up with the folks over the holidays and maybe realised that mum and dad were a little more frail than you last remembered, they weren’t coping as well...
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 15, 2018 | Aged Care, News
Here are five things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia: Dementia is a devastating illness that affects one in 10 people over 65 but recent research suggests there are things you can do to reduce the risk of it happening to you.[1] The Economic Cost of Dementia...
by Amanda Cassar | Nov 28, 2017 | Aged Care, Centrelink
It’s a common question we hear when a family member needs to transition into an Aged Care facility, which in turn, begs other questions… If you rent out the house out after they enter aged care, when does the house become subject to capital gains tax (CGT)? Does it...
by Amanda Cassar | Jul 12, 2017 | Aged Care
So, while you’re still alive and have capacity, what are some of the considerations you need to take into account? Here’s a list of a few we’ve come up with: Enduring Power of Attorney document Advanced Health Directive Consider Trusts or Asset...
by Amanda Cassar | Jun 26, 2017 | Aged Care
Seniors are sadly, prime targets for Elder Abuse. They hold the largest share of wealth and often require assistance dealing with their financial affairs. Elder abuse is mistreatment of an older person that is committed by someone with whom the older person has a...
by Amanda Cassar | May 31, 2017 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Unsure of where to go or where to turn? Confused by all the jargon and complexities of aged care? Wondering who can help? By combining our understanding of your personal situation with our expert knowledge of the aged care system, the advisers at Trusted Aged Care...
by Amanda Cassar | May 22, 2017 | Aged Care, Centrelink
If you feel a bit overwhelmed by the complexities of aged care, you’re not alone. Our role is to take away the pain and develop a personalised strategy which includes: A professional assessment of your personal financial situation, so that informed decisions can...
