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...
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...
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...
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...
How to protect the family home when moving to aged care “Will we have to sell Mum’s house to pay for the nursing home?” It is the first question most families ask, and often the one that keeps them up at night. The fear is understandable. The family...
From silence to support: families addressing care needs together When families get together, there are things we notice about our ageing loved ones but we’re reluctant to say anything. We notice that Dad might be starting to forget things or Mum is having difficulty...
