Blogs

Part of our commitment to excellence in aged care is to bring you the latest information on many aspects related to our industry.

Pet therapy for the elderly

Activities and benefits

12 March 2023

Pet therapy for the elderly

Pet therapy for seniors can also be known as Animal Assisted Therapy or Visiting Pets and is a technique that uses animals to interact with seniors for numerous reasons to improve their quality of life.

How to empower the elderly

General advice

08 March 2023

How to empower the elderly

Many elderly people feel disempowered by their age, their life circumstances and their health problems — so having a loved one who helps them feel empowered can make a big difference.

Aged Care Fee Estimator / Calculator

Financial matters

27 February 2023

Aged Care Fee Estimator / Calculator

The estimator should be used as a guide only. The fees paid depend on the income assessed by The Department of Human Services or the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Refundable accommodation deposit guide

Financial matters

13 February 2023

Refundable accommodation deposit guide

Choosing to pay a RAD is not lost money as it is repaid to your estate when you pass away or if you move out and repayment from an approved provider is guaranteed by the federal government.

Residents' rights in aged care

General advice

06 February 2023

Residents' rights in aged care

All people receiving Australian Government funded residential care, home care or other aged care services in the community have rights.

Complete Guide to Aged Care Assessment

General advice

30 January 2023

Complete Guide to Aged Care Assessment

An ACAT assessment is used to make a recommendation for the type and level of care that will best meet your needs.