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New study reveals how much Aussies are willing to pay to avoid aged care
Would you be happy to cough up almost $10,000 a year if it meant staying at home in old age? Apparently most Australians would.
Written by
Jessica Galley
Aged care
Let us live at home for longer: Older Aussies largely opposed to aged care
Let us live at home for longer: Older Aussies largely opposed to aged care
The Aged Care Royal Commission released new data showing Aussies would overwhelmingly prefer to live out old age in the comfort of their own homes.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Politics
More support for older Aussies as PM unveils 6’100 extra home care packages
More support for older Aussies as PM unveils 6’100 extra home care packages
"This is about ensuring that Australians, as they age, have greater choices, that families have greater choices."
Written by
Jessica Galley
News
‘It’s a fundamental problem’: Aged care staffing issues must be addressed
‘It’s a fundamental problem’: Aged care staffing issues must be addressed
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will recommence inquiries next month, and inadequate staffing levels will be a major part of the agenda.
The Positive Ageing Advocate
Marcus Riley
Experts
People before profits: Changes needed to improve care for elderly Australians
People before profits: Changes needed to improve care for elderly Australians
"The aged care sector relies on public funds to make money for shareholders ... Since publicly listed companies are obliged to make profits, there is a direct conflict of interest."
Written by
Dr Kate Gregorevic
Aged care
The 10 most-common questions about aged care fees answered
The 10 most-common questions about aged care fees answered
RADs, means tested fees, extra service fees ... no wonder most Aussies find aged care funding hard to understand!
Money Expert
Rodney Horin
News
Australia’s aged care investment doesn’t match up to number of elderly in homes
Australia’s aged care investment doesn’t match up to number of elderly in homes
A high proportion of Australia's elderly reside in aged care facilities, but the country spends less than most other OECD countries.
Written by
Jocelyn Nickels
News
‘The system has failed’: Study highlights shocking under staffing in aged care
‘The system has failed’: Study highlights shocking under staffing in aged care
A new study has revealed that only a small proportion of aged care residents are in five-star facilities.
Written by
Jocelyn Nickels
Aged care
Messy mix of laws, regs and codes make aged care visits a legal minefield
Messy mix of laws, regs and codes make aged care visits a legal minefield
Did you know that you can't visit a nursing home if you haven't had a flu jab?
Money Expert
Brian Herd
Aged care
The future of aged care: How Covid-19 has changed the industry
The future of aged care: How Covid-19 has changed the industry
The aged care sector could look a little different post-coronavirus.
Written by
Jocelyn Nickels
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