Residential Aged Care Nursing Homes
Should my parent consider care in a serviced apartment?
For people who are not quite ready to move into an aged care home but need additional care and support, assisted living is a popular housing alternative.
ACAT- How to access aged care assistance
If you feel the person you are caring for is not coping at home and is in need of assistance, organise an assessment with the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
Admission into an aged care nursing home - what to expect on the first day
Admission into an aged care home can bring up many emotions. The first day in an aged care home can often be taken up with practical matters that leave family feeling exhausted and emotional.
When is the right time for nursing home care?
Is my parent ready for nursing home care? Many families agonize over moving a loved one into nursing home care.
Coping with the move into residential care
The move into residential care is a major transition for all the family. Some people happily plan for their future and choose to move into an aged care home while others despite becoming increasingly frail prefer to remain at home.
What is residential aged care? Aged care nursing homes explained
Residential aged care is designed to meet the needs of older people who can no longer remain living at home.
Costs of aged care homes
It can be very confusing working out the various types of fees and charges involved in residential aged care. Always seek financial advice before committing yourself to a particular type of residential aged care.
Choosing an aged care home for someone with dementia
At some point many carers of people living with dementia find they can no longer manage caring for a loved one at home. Changed behaviours, incontinence and wandering are some of the reasons carers often seek residential aged care.
How do I know if a nursing home is up to standard?
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency is the independent agency that monitors nursing home standards and ensures that appropriate levels of care are met.
Nursing Home Checklist
Choosing an aged care home for a loved one is an emotional experience. If you have never set foot in a nursing home you could find it very confronting.
Disclaimer: This site is for information purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem, nor as a substitute for professional advice with a qualified health professional or doctor.
