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  1. An introduction to home care

    Living independently in your own home is not always easy when you get older.

  2. An introduction to retirement villages

    Retirement is a new stage of life, and some even say ‘life begins at retirement’. You may be looking forward to putting your feet up or pottering around the garden, or want to fill your time with volunteering or social group activities.

  3. Appointing a My Aged Care representative to act on your behalf

    If you are looking for Government aged care assistance because you are in need of help at home or are considering a move into a nursing home, you’ll be dealing with My Aged Care, the Government hub helping consumers access aged care services.

  4. Are you an informal carer?

    If you are taking care of an older person and providing daily assistance, you may be unsure whether you are considered an informal carer, especially if the support you provide has become ingrained in your everyday life.

  5. Are you ready to retire?

    Retirement is the long-awaited dream for many in Australia, however, while people often can’t wait for their retirement life to begin, they may not be spending much time on financially planning for that next stage in life.

  6. Are you still fit to drive?

    Having the ability to drive when you are older can be important for getting to your medical appointments, seeing friends, going to social events, or visiting your local shops. But driving can become more difficult as you age and it is important to know when you should step back from behind the wheel.

  7. Assessment and eligibility for aged care services

    Before you can access Government subsidised aged care options, such as in home care or to moving into a nursing home, you need to be assessed to work out exactly what level of support you need.

  8. Assisting an older loved one with mental health conditions

    If you are a carer or partner of an older person, there’s a lot of pressure on you to stay on top of their health and wellbeing in general, let alone adding in mental health conditions that may make caring responsibilities harder.

  9. Bed sores prevention and treatment
  10. Being the ‘perfect’ aged care visitor during COVID-19

    It has been a difficult couple of years trying to enter aged care as a visitor. During the height of COVID-19, many people weren’t able to visit an older loved one in an aged care facility because of coronavirus concerns.

  11. Being wary of scams and sharing your personal information

    During this digital age, it’s hard to keep your information and money safe as an older person when new technology and new scams are being created every day.

  12. Benefits and entitlements for retirees and seniors

    There are many different payments and supplements available to seniors and retirees to help with daily living and health expenses.

  13. Benefits of short term respite care

    Respite care is an important service that provides carers with a break from their duties while being reassured that their older loved one is receiving quality aged care services.

  14. Best Australian cities for retirement

    There are always debates between Australians about which city is the best, and most Australians love to argue their city is the place to be.

  15. Best holiday activities to do with your grandchildren

    The school holidays are a prime opportunity to spend some quality time with the grandkids and do a lot of different activities together.

  16. Best summer activities for older people

    Summer is a blessing and a curse for older Australians due to its potential to reach high temperatures that can be dangerous to be out and about in.

  17. Best winter activities for older people

    As May turns to June, this Aged Care Guide will give you a list of activities to keep your body moving and your mind active.

  18. Better in bed: How can sex change as you age?

    As you age, you are probably experiencing a whole lot of different physical and mental changes to your body – but you probably aren’t thinking about how it will impact you in the bedroom!

  19. Breast cancer in older women

    Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and it affects just about everyone, whether you have received a diagnosis yourself, or know a family member or friend that has. It also disproportionally affects older women with 60 being the average age of diagnosis.

  20. Budgeting tips for travelling interstate or overseas

    If you are wanting to jump in your caravan and travel around the country and see what Australia has to offer or head overseas and visit the countries of your dreams, your best bet is to organise your budget beforehand.

  21. Building your nest egg for retirement

    Your retirement ‘nest egg’ refers to all your accumulated finances that are going to support you once you retire. This nest egg would ideally cover you for a comfortable lifestyle, assist with day to day essentials, allow for a holiday here and there, and cover any future care needs.

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  1. Financial advisors and consultants will deal with the complex and time consuming financial issues relating to aged care

DPS Guide to Aged Care

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