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Want to know more about aged care, but confused by the maze of information and acronyms, the roundabout of government departments and the obscure pension implications?
This section of YourLifeChoices website is devoted to helping you to negotiate the tips and traps of ageing well at home or in residential care. And how you can make the best choices in aged care, whether for yourself, your parents or a loved one.
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New Medicare-style levy on income and changes to the Age Pension assets test proposed.
102yo grandmother scammed out of aged care bond in $375,000 email hack
Scammers target power of attorney holders.
Economic adviser wants Aussies to fund their own aged care
Retirement Income Review chairman wants to find a fairer way to fund aged care.
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Hatch RobertsDay reveals living trends that will help our ageing population.
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