Aged CareOur service is more than advice – it’s also about support. When looking for residential aged care for you or a family member there is so much to consider and often so little time. Its not usually something you’ve planned for and most people feel stressed about making the wrong decisions. An Adviser can provide guidance and support to make decisions around;
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There are many free resources providing information on Aged Care. Below are some websites and phone numbers that we consider to be particularly useful.
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Getting Started |
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| My Aged Care Telephone 1800 200 422 |
The first port of call for any aged care enquiries as they will guide you to find and access government & non-government services and care options. | |
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Choosing an Aged Care Home |
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| Finding an Aged Care home | Assistance on how to find a place that suits you, starting with your preferred location. | |
| Choosing Aged Care |
This government produced checklist is a good guide to help you when visiting homes to keep a record of your thoughts on the property. | |
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Moving to an Aged Care Home |
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| 5 Steps to Entry into Residential Aged Care | In particular Step 5 of this booklet provides guidance on moving and settling in. | |
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Emotional support for carers and families |
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| Commonwealth Carelink and Respite Telephone 1800 052 222 |
Provides a single point of contact for the information on community, aged and disability services and carer support. The Centres can also assist with information about costs for services, assessment processes and eligibility criteria. | |
| Carers Australia Telephone 1800 242 636 |
Provides community support for carers and counselling services. | |
| Fight Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 |
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