Caring for an ageing loved one, particularly someone with dementia can be a lonely, frustrating, isolating and exhausting experience. Knowing how and when to ask for help can also be very difficult, especially when you’re so fatigued that you just aren’t able to ‘think’ or have the energy to focus on something else, other than […]
Aged care services
Introduction to assessment
When you make the call to My Aged Care (MAC) you will be contacting a call centre. The people who answer the phone are call centre staff. They are not clinicians.
How to start accessing support
Knowing where to start when you’re thinking about accessing services or support for your ageing spouse or for an ageing family member can be overwhelming and it’s certainly not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. It really depends on your individual circumstances.
Choosing a provider.
Stop for a moment. And think about this. Imagine if I asked you how and who you would choose as a care provider, if you needed to source longer term community care and support for your loved one.
Clarity and My Aged Care.
I had the opportunity to speak to a group of GPs (General Practitioners) this week, having been invited by the Practice to provide some clarity around the My Aged Care process.
