Transitioning a loved one to an aged care facility is not an easy move. However, in most cases, it is recommended from a doctor to provide them the care they require. Transitioning a loved one to aged care can be challenging for all family members involved and can lead to feelings of guilt, worry, and helplessness. Here are some tips to navigate this process:
Seek professional financial advice
Before considering an aged care facility, it is crucial to assess your financial situation to determine what options are available to you. Aged care requires careful financial planning, and seeking advice from consultants can help ease the process. In Australia, the government has provisions in place to ensure that those who cannot afford aged care will still be placed in an appropriate facility. Seeking financial advice from care consultant agencies can help you maximise the benefits of these alternative options.
Visit and check the facilities and staff personally.
When selecting the right facility, it is important to check and assess the amenities and environment, and to communicate with the staff. Ensure that the facility is suitable for your loved one and that the staff is capable of taking good care of them.
Help your loved one decorate their new room.
Assist your loved one in decorating their new home to make them feel more familiar with their surroundings. Sounds simple but incorporating items from their previous home can help make the transition easier.
Make regular visits & take them out
The elderly can feel abandoned when transitioning to an aged care facility. Regular visits can help ease this feeling and strengthen bonds. If possible, take your loved one out for walks or trips to expose them to new things and improve their overall health.
Having to make decisions for a loved one, perhaps for the first time, is overwhelming. Most of the clients we see in this situation have never had to deal with aged care before. We are here to walk you through the whole process and provide all your options, in a simple and easy to understand way. Check out what some of our clients have had to say after receiving advice from us.
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