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Over 60s share their smart tips on how you can avoid a power bill blowout
If your power bill is feeling the heat this summer, here are some tried and tested money-saving techniques and tips from the Starts at 60 community.
Written by
Ysabelle Alesna
Home care
We need to talk about: Home care
We need to talk about: Home care
Finance adviser Bill Savellis takes us through how to access the government's home care subsidies and the types of care that are subsidised.
Written by
Bill Savellis
Aged care
One age group fears nursing homes the most – and it’s not over-60s
One age group fears nursing homes the most – and it’s not over-60s
Even after the Royal Commission into Aged Care, almost half of older Australians said they would prefer to live in a residential aged care facility, Gareth Mahon explains.
Money Expert
Gareth Mahon
Downsizing & Decluttering
Considering downsizing? Why now could be the right time to strike
Considering downsizing? Why now could be the right time to strike
Now could be the perfect time for over-60s to take the cash and dash.
Written by
Anna Wall
Home care
What you should know before opting to self-manage your home care
What you should know before opting to self-manage your home care
Managing your own Home Care Package means understanding, and sticking to, the legislation on how your funding’s used.
Written by
Prestige Inhome Care
Aged care
The differences between the CHSP and Home Care Packages explained
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 Expert
Gareth Mahon
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 by
Rachael Rosel
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 by
Prestige Inhome Care
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 Expert
Gareth Mahon
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 by
Prestige Inhome Care
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