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Simplifying the process
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Aged care can be a minefield of acronyms, complex legal documents and unexpected costs. Keep it simple with the YOURLifeChoices Aged Care A to Z guide, which explains all of the industry terminology. We also provide the latest news on age care, health and aging, and the services available to help you understand the system.
Aged care facilities all offer different services and charge different fees. If you are moving a loved one into an aged care facility for the first time then it is important to understand your options, from residential aged care to assisted living. And if you want a real person on your side to advocate for Commonwealth funded services then why not get in contact with your local Aged Care Assessment Team?
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Simplifying the process
Coping with Caregiving Study
Posted 27 Sep 2011 09:48am
Do you or another member of your family provide support to a family member aged over 65? If so, and you can spare 30 minutes, ...
Aged Care A to Z Guide
Posted 07 Sep 2011 11:44am
Aged care is a veritable alphabet soup of acronyms. That's the nature of the beast. For example, what does HACC, ACAT, CACPs, EACH and ...
Aged care changes long overdue
BLOG - Posted 16 Aug 2011 12:59pm
Last week it seems that one hot topic, at least, elicited agreement across the major political parties and media commentators. And the agreement was ...
Productivity Commission Review
NEWS - Posted 16 Aug 2011 11:40am
The Productivity Commission has been asked to review the quality of aged care currently on offer to the ageing population of Australia. On average, ...
