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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Caring through retirement
As we move through the various phases of retirement, our lifestyle and care needs will change. At some point, we or our…
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Fees in aged care – how much and why?
When entering residential aged care, you are likely to come across a multitude of acronyms. This can be overwhelming, and to help…
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Adjustments when your spouse moves to care
Life is filled with changes. But with preparation and good advice, you may be able to manage the changes more effectively and…
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Gifting considerations for your future
Many retirees want to help younger family members by gifting part of their savings or assets. However, if things go wrong in…
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Proactive care planning: achieving wellbeing and security
Taking steps to prepare for older age earlier in life, as well as during the retirement years, has been shown to improve…
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What support is available for informal carers?
Are you currently an informal carer for an elderly parent, relative, or friend at home? With the number of Australians aged over…
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Moving from retirement living to residential care
We often hear from our clients that moving to a retirement village is a lifestyle decision. When looking to downsize, they tell…
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