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Six Aged Care Pitfalls to Avoid
Navigating the aged care system can be challenging and overwhelming. There are several pitfalls that can trip you up along the way, from unexpected costs to…
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Winner – ACS Aged Care Advice Program of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Alteris has been named winner of the Aged Care Steps Aged Care Advice Program of the…
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Explainer: Means Tested Fees
Residential aged care fees can vary enormously as they are based on the financial position of the person entering care. The care…
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Aged Care Costs – The 3 most common questions answered
Aged care affordability – your questions answered How will my loved one pay for accommodation and ongoing care costs when entering care?…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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How do gifts affect aged care fees and the age pension?
Gifts can affect pension entitlements and aged care fees and are therefore one of the many crucial topics facility admissions officers should…
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Webinar follow up – Optimising ACFI to fund quality care and what the resident pays
Question 1 Is the age pension considered as income? The age pension is considered income under the Aged Care Asset and Income…
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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…
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Insights into aged care in a post COVID-19 world
COVID-19 has prompted a rethink of design opportunities for aged care facilities in the ways care needs to be delivered in the…
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