Finally some
good news...
the maximum interest rate that can be charged on any accommodation
bond has been reduced to 8.76% for residents entering care from January
1st 2009 (it was 11.31%) .
The current holiday period is a great opportunity
to spend quality time with your family.
But it can also be when you realise
that more care is needed than is available in the home environment.
Don't
stress any further, talk to us about your loved one's care needs and we can talk
to you about the best care and accommodation options available.
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last updated
2nd Jan 2009 | 
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Aged Care Placement Consultants
Aged Care Connect is a specialist
aged care placement service.
We provide a complete and totally independent
aged care placement service. We provide unbiased advice and practical assistance
on all residential care placement activities. We can assist you to make an informed
decision about aged care homes based upon quality of care and lifestyle programs
to a better understanding of the financials associated with residential care.
Moving In 
the transition to residential aged care ...
“whilst
I never wanted my mother to go into residential care, the most recent events have
changed my mind”
An aged care placement
is challenging for the family at the best of times. The decision to move to residential
care is usually made when a traumatic event has occured or there is a major change
in the health of the person requiring extra care. Unfortunately, families often
leave the decision to move until they have a crisis facing them and this increases
stress on all concerned.
The Assessment...“our
doctor said that it was high time that my mother was in an aged care home ...
it was getting beyond us to keep caring for my mother ... finally common sense
prevailed and we realised that it had to be done”
In order to move to high care nursing home or low care hostel
accommodation, the person requires a current assessment by the Aged Care Assessment
Service. This will indicate the category of accommodation and care required.
A copy of the current assessment must be submitted to facilities if
you wish to be placed on their waiting lists. It is the key to admission to all
registered aged care facilities and government funding to the facility.
Searching for a Facility...“a
nursing home or low care hostel? it is unknown territory that I was not sure about
... they simply gave us a list of facilities and said make arrangements to find
a placement”
The assessment
team or social worker will provide you with a list of registered aged care facilities
which may have high or low care, extra services, or dementia specific services.
Choosing the Right Place...“the
real value of any facility is not the state of the building, but the quality of
the staff who work there and give the care”
Consider your requirements carefully. Single rooms
can be very isolating for some residents, but shared rooms do restrict privacy.
Visit as many facilities as you wish. Talk through concerns and issues with
social workers, assessment team members, doctors and friends who have been through
the placement process.
Moving In...“suddenly
somebody said we have a vacancy - you have a few hours to decide ... I rang them
and said we'll take it”
The waiting time may be
the most difficult as this can sometimes take months. Accepting a place when offered
can also be very stressful. But, most aged care facilities expect a quick response.
It is a time of high emotions, grieving and guilt, relief, regret and uncertainty
about the future.
Talking to someone
who is experienced in aged care placement will be a great benefit...
Contact us with your individual requirements. |
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