With the end of 2022 financial year approaching, it is a great time to review any Centrelink or aged care entitlements you have. As always, we are here to assist you. If you have any questions about the issues mentioned below, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Here are some things to consider: Applying for Centrelink or DVA benefits The …
Often the need for an aged care financial planner comes unexpectedly. Mum or Dad gets rushed to hospital after a fall, and the doctor advises it is unlikely they can return home safely. Panic often ensues and a deep sense of overwhelm. How do we afford aged care? How does the system work? What do we do with the house? …
Unsure where to go when looking into aged care? Here are links to resources relating to all things aged care- and if you can’t find what you are looking for, please call us and we will help you find it! Aged Care Pricing Commissioner – www.acpc.gov.au The Australian Government Deptment of Health – www.health.gov.au The Australian Government Department of Human …
Nursing home costs (or aged care facilities as they are now known) are made up of the following components: accomodation costs, daily fee, care fee and extra fee/service fee. The accommodation cost is determined once an income and assets assessment is completed. This is arranged through either the Department of Human Services or Department of Veteran Affairs. A resident will be classified …
When it comes to aged care in Melbourne, there are two main categories when it comes to assessing the requirement to pay for care. These are ‘market price’ or ‘low means’. If assessed as having the means to pay market price, the resident is required to pay the market value for their aged care accommodation. This includes daily payments, lump sum or …
A fantastic short video on explaining income and assest assessment and the overall process when entering aged care. The video takes three minutes and covers the main aspects when entering aged care: Fees Choosing a home you and your family like Government Support For more information, personailsed to your circumstances, contact us at Aged Care Specialists Vic.
What is Short Term Restorative Care? Short Term Restorative Care (or STRC) is where you’re able to access a range of different services and support, for up to eight weeks, twice per 12-month period. Services include things like home maintenance, mobility aids or other equipment, health services such as physiotherapy and podiatry, daily assistance with cooking and cleaning, mental and emotional …
Investing in the right advice upfront can save you thousands. When it’s time for a parent or loved one to go into aged care in Melbourne, or if you’re planning for your own future, it can be incredibly daunting and stressful. It can be a real nightmare to figure out the logistical and financial side of aged care, let alone …
Navigating aged care and the costs associated can be a nightmare. One of the biggest hurdles to face is coming up with the required Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD). To enter an aged care facility, usually a large sum is required and often, families want to pay their parent’s RAD to potentially prevent them having to sell the family home. And while …
When the time comes to put a loved one in to an aged care facility, you want the best outcome for your family. Do you know how aged care consultants can benefit your family? Do you want to get aged care financial advice? We understand how important it is for you to be able to give your loved ones the best …
