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It's time to crack the can of worms that is the national home care system. Source: Getty.

Aged care

The differences between the CHSP and Home Care Packages explained

What they are, how you can apply for and use them and what you'll pay - it's all in here!

Money ExpertGareth Mahon

News

Government’s report card on aged care spending is in…

Government’s report card on aged care spending is in…

The Productivity Commission report shows how taxpayers' money was spent in 2019-2020.

Written byRachael Rosel

The Productivity Commission provides the public with an evaluation of how well the spending has been going. Source: Getty.

Aged care

PM announces 10K new home care packages in bid to cut ‘cruel’ waitlist

PM announces 10K new home care packages in bid to cut ‘cruel’ waitlist

"As a nation, we can and must do better."

Written byRachael Rosel

The government will use the mid-year budget update to fund extra home care packages. Source: Getty.

Home care

Recognising the signs your loved one needs in-home support

Recognising the signs your loved one needs in-home support

Don’t wait until a fall happens – keep an eye out for these changes that could indicate your parent or partner needs a helping hand at home.

Written byPrestige Inhome Care

Many Australians want to maintain their independence at home – but as they get older, they may need help from a home care provider like Prestige Inhome Care to do so safely and conveniently.

Home care

The ultimate guide to using MyAgedCare’s find-a-provider home care search

The ultimate guide to using MyAgedCare’s find-a-provider home care search

This step-by-step guide shows you how to make the best use of a free, online government listing service.

Money ExpertGareth Mahon

Use this guide as your official starting line to choosing the best home care provider to suit your lifestyle. Source: Getty.

Home care

‘Wonderful home care saved Mum from a downward spiral in hospital’

‘Wonderful home care saved Mum from a downward spiral in hospital’

“We thought she was dying. She didn't, though, because we could get her home and it made all the difference.”

Written byPrestige Inhome Care

Annette Charter, left, believes her mother Anne, right, made a better recovery from pneumonia because she was in her own home, rather than hospital.

Home care

Self-directed home care users more satisfied on care AND cost: Report

Self-directed home care users more satisfied on care AND cost: Report

"Self-management has lifted the burden of being a client, being this person who is given care, to where I’m now taking control of my care."

Written byRachael Rosel

Self-managed care is all about being in the driver's seat and steering your home care in the right direction according to reports. Source: Getty.

Experts

‘Safer at home: Older Australians should be in charge of their own lives’

‘Safer at home: Older Australians should be in charge of their own lives’

"The system of forcing people into residential aged care facilities is dehumanising and disrespectful to older people."

Written byIan Yates

Source: Getty.

Home care

Deciphering the biggest questions around in-home care

Deciphering the biggest questions around in-home care

When it comes to discussing in-home care with a loved one, sooner is better.

Written byTamille Head

When it comes to discussing in-home care with a loved one, sooner is better. Source: Getty

Video

The importance of highly tailored, 24-hour care

The importance of highly tailored, 24-hour care

The choice between intensive home care or residential aged care is a very personal one.

The importance of highly tailored, 24-hour care