How do I find if there are any beds available for Aged Care?
Almost weekly we are hearing from clients saying there are no beds available for either respite or full-time care requirements for their loved ones. This is just not the case. At Total Aged Care Solutions, we receive emails on a weekly basis from various aged care providers with vacancies. This week alone I have communication…
Guide to finding a place in residential aged care.
Finding an aged care home for yourself or a loved one can be a stressful and daunting task. Many people don’t even know where to begin, so we have put together a quick and simple guide to assist you with finding a place in residential aged care. Determine your eligibility The first thing to do…
Another Satisfied Customer
Recently Jack and his wife Irene had just been diagnosed through an ACAT assessment to require full time residential care. Irene was currently in respite care, and Jack wanted some advice on how best to fund it. Initial Circumstances were: Had a property which was also a small farm, (50 odd acres) with an adjoining…
Australian Aged Care Sector driving the demand for Financial Advice
Finding the right age care solution for a family member or friend is becoming increasingly difficult. Seeking advice cost nothing to enquirer and at Total Aged Care Solutions we are only to happy to assist you from finding the right facility through to ensuring you receive the maximum benefits from Centrelink. The statistics in the…
5 Steps to entry into an age care home
A must read if you are considering age care for a loved one. Click below for full article. 5_steps_to_entry_into_an_aged_care_home
Recent Changes by Centrelink affecting your family home and aged pension
DO the latest Centrelink changes affect aged care? The latest changes that came into force on 1 January 2017 were predominantly around the assets testing limits for calculation of Centrelink benefits. BUT, there were some significant changes to Centrelink calculations designed to bring the Centrelink Aged Pension asset testing rules more in line with the…
Centrelink Changes 2017
Excellent summary of some of the issues around the recent Centrelink changes to aged pension asset tests.
New Aged Care Residence
Saw the New Arcare Residence in Parkinson just before Christmas. Fantastic place for residents, one of the best I have seen. Talk to Alwyn about placement https://arcare.com.au/aged_care_queensland/parkinson-aged-care/