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December News
Although we are in the middle of holiday season I thought it the perfect time to circulate a newsletter from the 6 month old ‘Aged Care Assistance’.
You may have time to read it through – or you may know people who have had extra difficulty coping with all sorts of adversity at a time when the world is meant to be celebrating – and they need an alternative to consider or helpful direction.
In this newsletter you will find information on:
The DPS Guide to Aged Care Services
Elder Abuse Conference 2016
Recommended resources for emotional redirection and support – websites and facebook
Commonwealth Home Support Program registr...
New Downloadable Resources
We've just added four new downloadable resources
CHARTER OF RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES - HOME CARE
COMMUNITY CARE STANDARDS
AGED CARE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
CHARTER OF RIGHTS - RESIDENTIAL CARE
Visit our resources page to download your free copy now.
New Alliance Organisations
In December, we welcome three new Alliance Organisations to the Aged Care Assistance website.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISING SOLUTIONS - Tracey Warren
Services include:
Helping the client to decide which possessions to bring from home to the new accommodation
Packing up the remaining possessions and distributing them in accordance with the client’s wishes (giving items to particular individuals, selling or donating other items)
Preparing the home for sale or rent (obtaining real estate appraisals, co-ordinating other services – repairs, cleaning, gardening, rubbish removal, etc.)
HALPIN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Specialising ...
July News
I would like to regularly provide you with information that maintains currency and is of value to you.
As of July 1st ALL referrals for support services that receive government subsidies are to be made through the MyAgedCare phone or web application process. Ph 1800 200 422.
This is for people aged over 65 years or those of aboriginal status over 50. People in this criteria with DVA entitlements can decide whether to receive services via MyAgedCare OR DVA but cannot receive services from both.
Referrals for people under the age of 65 are to be forwarded to Domiciliary Care Access Service Ph 1300 295 673. (Access to Home Care has been closed). ...
Aged Care Assistance Launch
“I would like to invite you to the launch of my exciting new health service for older people and those who care for them”
AGED CARE ASSISTANCE - PATHWAYS TO SERVICES OF SUPPORT
June 24 – 4-7pm
Rusden Wines - 221 Magnolia Road Tanunda
RSVP to felicity@agedcareassistance.com
We have all experienced the difficulties faced when as professionals we are advising people to incorporate into their lives services of support. Be that for home care, access to community services or residential care placement - the way forward can be daunting. Many people manage this decision making but most with anxiety and lack of ...
Getting to know Felicity
My earliest memory is that of sitting on the foot end of a single bed in the company of a very old lady who was snug in bed. My mother told me it would have been my grandmother who lived with our family of 5 children at the time. I would have been around 3 years old back in 1961. Apparently I loved going to her room and being with her. My mum died just over a year ago at the great age of 91. I think of her often and the similarities and differences they shared at the end of their lives. One thing was the same, they both had many family members around them to provide care. My dad is still alive and nearing 93. He has health problems. Can’t walk ...