FINANCIAL PLANNINGWhat was in the Budget for Aged Care?‘Care, dignity and respect’ was the title of the Aged Care Royal Commission’s final report. This report threw out a big challenge to the...
FINANCIAL PLANNINGGood Budget News for Aged CareThe good news is that this year's Budget did not increase how much we pay for the aged care services that we access. But an additional...
FINANCIAL PLANNINGMore Home Care in the Budget If your preference is to age in your own home, the announcement of 80,000 new home care packages in this year’s Federal Budget will be...
FINANCIAL PLANNINGLower-deeming rates are here Good news is currently hard to find, but new lower deeming rates may give relief to some people through higher cashflows – and comes as...
FINANCIAL PLANNINGHelp for the sandwich generationEncouraging older parents to accept help, can be difficult. But when help is accepted, as a member of the “sandwich generation” you may...
AGED CARE FACILITIESAged Care: What You Ought To Know Most people want to remain independent throughout retirement and to stay in control of where and how they live. But your ability to do so...
MANAGING YOUR MONEYAged Care and Resident FeesWith increasing life expectancies and improvements in medical technology we can all expect to have longer and more productive...
CARE AT HOMEManaging Home Care Fees As we get older we may need help with our daily living activities. The frailty of older age or some illnesses may make it harder to live...
MANAGING YOUR MONEYInsufficient Funds for RetirementA move into residential aged care often leaves the former home vacant, and families with the dilemma of what to do with the home. Many...
MANAGING YOUR MONEYManaging Cash Flow When The Home Won't Sell A move into residential aged care often leaves the former home vacant, and families with the dilemma of what to do with the home. Many...
FOR FAMILIESEasier Comparisons for Home Care PricesThere has been significant variation amongst providers in amounts charged for administration, case management and home care services,...
FOR FAMILIESPlanning Your Aged Care Needs Planning ahead can help to demystify aged care and reduce stress levels. With awareness and pre-planning, you can maintain control and...