Aged care

While demand for subsidised services is high and rising, many parts of the system need improvement. The federal budget can’t solve these problems by placing the entire burden on taxpayers. Source: Getty

News

Four key strategies for addressing key issues and promoting sustainable growth in Aged Care

The government costs of providing subsidised aged care for around 1.5 million seniors are set to blow out, while earnings for providers are dropping. The paper raises serious questions about whether the system can survive the measures needed to address the issue of sustainability in Aged Care.

Written byThe Conversation

Health issues

The 4 types of elder abuse and how to put a stop to it

The 4 types of elder abuse and how to put a stop to it

There are four types of elder abuse we need to understand, elder neglect and self-neglect, elder physical and sexual abuse, elder financial abuse and elder emotional and psychological abuse

Written byRebecca Wilson

Image: Getty; Elder Abuse is a gutless crime

Experts

Estate Planning & Aged Care: 5 Things you should know

Estate Planning & Aged Care: 5 Things you should know

When it comes to planning the future for yourself or a loved one entering Aged Care, many decisions must be made. Decisions include understanding what care will be needed, choosing an Aged Care provider, the cost of care and how to fund the suitable options for your loved one.

Written byBill Savellis

Here a five important things you need to know about Estate Planning and Aged Care. Source: Getty

Aged care

Dignifying mealtimes for aged care residents

Dignifying mealtimes for aged care residents

Meals are rituals built around pleasures and choices. While what is served at mealtimes in aged care homes has received recent attention and Labor has pledged to improve the food offered, new research highlights that how meals are offered is just as important.

Written byThe Conversation

Our study looked at how applying Montessori strategies changed mealtimes for staff and residents in a residential aged care setting. Source: Getty

Experts

How to take care of your family in life and in death

How to take care of your family in life and in death

Estate planning is always a difficult subject to deal with but good communication and planning make the life of the surviving partner much easier.

Money ExpertRodney Horin

Here are 7 key points of estate planning to consider. Source: Getty

Aged care

How and why to have the Aged Care talk sooner rather than later

How and why to have the Aged Care talk sooner rather than later

Bill Savellis explains the importance of planning ahead via the family meeting and ways to go about it.

Written byBill Savellis

You may consider an independent third party to help facilitate the family meeting. Source: Getty

News

Aged care workers immune from prosecution in ‘astounding’ new government bill

Aged care workers immune from prosecution in ‘astounding’ new government bill

Advocates for older Australians have been left appalled after the federal government amended its aged care bill, which allows aged...

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

Federal government amended new age care bill gives providers immunity with yet-to-be-created guidelines. Source: Getty.

Aged care

How Does Aged Care Work?

How Does Aged Care Work?

Aged Care can be confusing, which is why Financial Advisor, Bill Savellis, explains how Aged Care works, so you can get the best out of residential care.

Written byBill Savellis

All the essential Aged Care questions have been answered by Financial Advisor, Bill Savellis. Source: Getty

Aged care

10 most common questions about Aged Care

10 most common questions about Aged Care

Wealth and Aged Care specialist Rodney Horin answers your most pressing queries.

Money ExpertRodney Horin

The number of people in permanent Aged Care in Australia is expected to nearly triple in the next 30 years. Source: Getty

Aged care

Morgan Glen Iris is offering a unique aged care alternative

Morgan Glen Iris is offering a unique aged care alternative

It can be difficult organising appropriate care for an elderly parent or family member, but a long overdue, high-end option is now available through Morgan Glen Iris.

Written byBASScare

The Morgan Glen Iris community has a strong focus on social interaction and reducing loneliness and isolation.