by Hayden Searles | Apr 7, 2025 | Aged Care
What happens if you can’t afford aged care? When considering aged care for yourself or a loved one, one of the biggest questions is: Can I afford it? The first step in answering this is understanding the various aged care fees and costs, particularly...
by Hayden Searles | Mar 19, 2025 | Aged Care
Staggered entry when moving to aged care Moving into aged care can be both an emotional and costly experience. When a couple requires care at the same time, many prefer to move in together on the same day to avoid separation and to support each other. While this makes...
by Hayden Searles | Feb 13, 2025 | Aged Care
Aged care fee reforms – don’t leave it too late Most people with assets will pay more for aged care if they enter the system after 1 July 2025. Back in October, we shared information about the aged care fee reforms aimed at enhancing the quality and...
by Hayden Searles | Nov 11, 2024 | Aged Care
Understanding asset assessments when moving to care A common question from families transitioning a loved one into aged care centres on asset declaration, particularly about the family home and jointly held assets. Families often feel uncertain about what must be...
by Hayden Searles | Oct 15, 2024 | Aged Care
Aged care fee changes – what does this mean for you? On 12 September 2024, the Government proposed legislation to aged care fee changes aimed at enhancing the quality and sustainability of aged care in Australia. These proposed reforms are also set to impact the...
by Hayden Searles | Sep 10, 2024 | Aged Care
Moving aged care homes Occasionally, people want to change aged care homes. Moving to a new aged care home can offer many benefits for residents, such as being closer to family or enhanced services. However, it is crucial for decision-makers to fully understand the...
