Home care

Many older Australians prefer to age at home rather than move into a residential care facility. Source: Getty

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 byBill 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 ExpertGareth Mahon

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

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 byAnna Wall

With the housing boom forecast to start slowing down midyear, now could be the right time to sell. Source: Getty

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 byPrestige Inhome Care

Wendy Carmichael, right, with her son Duncan, who used to do odd jobs for his much-loved mum but now spends his time with her having fun, not mowing the lawn or doing DIY, thanks to Prestige Inhome Care’s services. Source: Wendy Carmichael

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 ExpertGareth Mahon

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

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.