there are many free resources available to help you make the right choices for aged care.
Here are some that we consider to be the best – some of our own (ok we are biased) and plenty from other sources too.
| resource | use this for |
starting out |
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| aged care glossary (PDF) | Quick reference on aged care terms |
| aged care action planner (PDF) | Guides you through the aged care process and 5 steps you need to go through before making decisions. |
| www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au | Aged Care Australia provides access to government and non-government information and services and aged care options for themselves and their family members. |
learning about finances |
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selecting a facility |
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| checklist – choosing an aged care home (PDF) | Government publication to help you select and review facilities and features. |
| accommodation choices (PDF) | Government publication helping you to understand accommodation choices and what you need to do. |
moving into a facility |
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| moving in (PDF) | Tips to ensure a smooth experience when the time comes to move into a facility. |
emotional support for carers and families |
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| Commonwealth Carelink and Respite | Provides a single point of contact for the information on community, aged and disability services and carer support. The Centres can also assist with information about costs for services, assessment processes and eligibility criteria. |
| www.carersaustralia.com.au | Provides community support for carers and counselling services. |