Alteris insights
Aged Care
Plain-language thinking from the people who advise families every day.
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How Bruce got his balcony room
When spritely centenarian and Alteris Lifestyle and Care client Bruce needed to transition to permanent residential aged care, the one thing he wanted seemed out of reach. During…
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What happens when a parent needs to go into a nursing home?
Our clients often tell us that the decision to move a parent into residential care leaves them feeling overwhelmed with emotion and apprehension. While they know permanent residential…
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How do gifts affect aged care fees and the age pension?
Helping your children or grandchildren with money is one of the most natural things a parent can do. However, Centrelink and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) set…
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Good budget news for aged care
The 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 $17.7 billion…
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RAD vs DAP: Understanding your aged care payment options
Moving a parent or partner into residential aged care is rarely a calm decision. It usually follows a fall, a hospital stay, or a slow realisation that home…
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Insights into aged care options
As we move through the various phases of retirement, our lifestyle and care needs will change as at some point we, or our loved ones, will need varying…
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