Are you considering your Aged Care options? Choosing between a Home Care Package (HCP) and a Care Facility? 🤔 Here’s a quick guide to help you decide:
🏠 HCP is great if you want to stay in your own home with support for daily activities and care. Perfect for maintaining independence and adapting...
💡 Did you know? 💡 Receiving a Home Care Package does NOT directly affect the amount of Age Pension you receive!
✅ The HCP is a separate government support program designed to assist with daily living activities. is ❌ not counted as income or assets for Age Pension purposes. and is separate from...
Concerned about falls? 🧓 Here are 3 simple tips to help keep you safe and steady:
👟 Proper Footwear: Always wear well-fitting, non-slip shoes.
🪑 Clutter-Free Environment: Clear walkways of any obstacles.
💡 Adequate Lighting: Make sure hallways and rooms are well-lit to prevent trips.
Stay safe...
Home Care QA:
QUESTION: Can my spouse and I have one and the same Home Care Package (HCP)? 🤔
ANSWER: Each care recipient must go through individual assessments to develop personalised support plans and be assigned their own care package. Since you each have different needs your care plan Is c...
Here are some tips to help manage it:
🧊 Hot/Cold Therapy: Use heat or cold packs on painful areas for relief.
🙆🏻♀️ Gentle Stretches: Regular stretches can improve flexibility and ease stiffness.
📝 Pain Diary: Track your pain levels and triggers, and share them with your healthcare provider for...