by Amanda Cassar | Nov 10, 2020 | Aged Care, Health
Let’s face it, growing old is a little confronting to the most of us. Imagine going from total independence to having rely on someone. The transition for some can be terrifying, but it doesn’t have to be. However, in some cases, seniors try to hide the...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 19, 2020 | Aged Care
So, which is best? Home care packages or residential Aged Care entry? What are my Options? Home care is becoming more popular for older Australians as an alternative to residential care. Older Australians are happier to choose where to live – either at home, in a...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 12, 2020 | Aged Care, News
The Federal Government has announced further funding to aged care. A $563.3m boost to aged care sector’s response to COVID-19. The management of the sector that cares for Australia’s most vulnerable received ongoing criticism. Government Response A lot of...
by Amanda Cassar | Oct 7, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, News, Retirement
Aged care gets a boost with 23,000 additional home care packages. Great news for the 100,000 Australians on the waiting list for these packages. Social Security and Aged Care $250 economic support payments Two tax-free economic support payments will be paid to aged...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 29, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, Elderly, Retirement
It read, “I’m old, not stupid – What older people think but don’t say.” The title of a booklet caught my eye recently. This book is a popular and sought after read for family members with elderly relatives. The title echoes the irritation about the way many ‘younger’...
