Home care providers have until the end of November to publish pricing information relating to the services they offer, including any administration and case management fees. But it will be a further six months before full transparency and information comparing pricing will be available on the government’s My Aged Care website. In a move not unlike
Given the choice between paying $10 a week or $72 for someone to clean for an hour, it is not surprising that most people choose the cheaper option – even if they can afford to pay more. This is one possible cost difference between getting help via the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Home
Would you or your ageing parents, given the choice, prefer to grow old at home rather than moving into residential aged care? Whether it’s complex nursing, palliative care or help with daily chores that’s needed, leaving home is no longer always necessary for those requiring assistance. Not only are there growing numbers of government-subsidised home-care