Don’t Leave Home! Why Ageing in Place is the Key to Ageing Well
They say home is where the heart is. It’s the place where we’re surrounded by all of the things we love, treasured memories and comfort and familiarity. But what happens when living at home isn’t as safe and easy as it once was?
In the past, the only option for many people was to move into a nursing home. The thought of this, particularly in the current climate, is generally not a pleasant one. Leaving the place where you’re the most comfortable and uprooting your life to move into residential aged care, or downsize to a smaller and more manageable property, can be frightening and overwhelming. Because of this, many people ignore the little signs that suggest help is becoming necessary and may decline even further.
Thankfully, things are changing and nursing homes are no longer the only option. Home Care, where you or your loved one can receive care and services at home, is becoming the most popular choice for Australians.
How Can I Access Free Home Care Support?
One of the very best tools that will offer sustainable and long-term support, is to get started with a Home Care Package. There is surprisingly generous government funding (up to $52,000 per year!) available to help people over the age of 65 to stay living at home. It’s called the Home Care Package program. A Home Care Package is a financial package provided by the federal government that can be used for any services that will help you or your loved one to remain living safely at home.
Who Qualifies for a Home Care Package?
If you are over 65 years of age, an Australian resident, and require some help at home, you can apply to be assessed for a Home Care Package.
What Can You Use a Home Care Package For?
A Home Care Package can be used for just about anything that will help to keep you living safely in your home, such as:
- Domestic assistance
- Gardening and house maintenance
- Meals and shopping
- Social and recreation
- Transport
- Personal care
- In-home respite care
- Home modifications
- Safety and security
- Health and wellbeing
- Equipment, devices and aids
CareAbout Can Help You Get Started!
CareAbout is a destination for comparing quality Home Care services. We provide free, simple advice on how to navigate Home Care in Australia, and when customers are ready, we match their needs to one of our quality hand-picked providers. We’ve waded through the government and industry jargon to provide those looking for a Home Care provider with clear and accurate information, so that they’re able to make the right decision for themselves or a loved one.
Download Our Free Home Care Guide
With so much information out there, it’s hard to know where to start. Our comprehensive Guide to Home Care gives you everything you need to know about applying for a Home Care Package and getting access to those government funds.
- What you’ll learn:
- How a Home Care Package can allow one to stay at home for as long as possible
- Which government subsidies are available
- Answers the common questions 100s of people ask CareAbout each month
- How to compare providers and fees
- Common pitfalls people encounter when comparing home care in words you can understand!
