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Navigating Aged Care Options & Eligibility in Australia
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Bill Savellis
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The Difference between a Retirement Village and Aged Care
Will my pension be affected? That's the concern for most seniors considering the difference between retirement village and aged care options
Bill Savellis
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My Parent Needs to Move into Aged Care, What About Our Home?
As our loved ones age, providing them with the right care becomes a priority.
Bill Savellis
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Financial Planning for Nursing Home Care
Financial planning for nursing home care makes it more likely that you will have the luxury of choice when the time comes.
Bill Savellis
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Thinking of an in home care plan?
As we grow older, our needs evolve - from balance and agility to how quickly we recuperate from an accident.
Bill Savellis
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Selling your home to pay for care
Thinking of selling your home to pay for care? Get advice on how to best manage cashflow through this process!
Bill Savellis
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Retirement Village vs Aged Care?
Retirement village vs aged care - what's the difference? We explain the differences between them, from costs to care provided.
Bill Savellis
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When To Start The Aged Care Conversation?
An effective plan for growing old will consider strategies to ensure the home environment and care supports are appropriate and how to fund
Bill Savellis
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Managing Home Care Fees
Planning ahead can help to demystify aged care and reduce stress levels. With awareness and pre-planning, you can maintain control, choice,
Bill Savellis
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Selecting Your Home Care Provider
Aged care services are many and varied, and Home Care is an integral service offering.
Bill Savellis
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Residential Fees for Aged Care Explained
With increasing life expectancies and improvements in medical technology, we can all expect to have longer and more productive retirements.
Bill Savellis
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Moving into care – do I have to sell my home?
The stress of moving into residential aged care can be compounded by anxiety around selling the family home.
Bill Savellis
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4 Tips for Choosing a Residential Aged Care Service
Moving into residential care is a move to a new home. Even though this is not a home you are buying
Bill Savellis
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Why Use A Financial Planner for Aged Care Transition?
Whatever your needs and choices, identifying your options and making the best decision for your circumstances can become overwhelming...
Bill Savellis
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Will I still receive an Age Pension after moving into Aged Care?
If you receive a payment from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs, you need to update your records every time your circumstances change. This in
Bill Savellis
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Does the choice of Aged care service affect how much I will pay for care?
How much you pay for accommodation will depend on the residential service that you choose. This is much the same as buying a house where you
Bill Savellis
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What if I can't afford the accommodation payment?
The amount you pay towards your accommodation will be based on your income and assets. The Government will also spend some of the cost.
Bill Savellis
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How much will I pay if I move into residential Aged Care?
When you move into residential care, you will be asked to contribute towards the cost of your care. The Government also pays a large part of
Bill Savellis
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What happens if I use up my savings and can no longer afford to pay for care?
The amount you contribute towards your ongoing care is based on your income and assets. If your income or assets reduce, your fees may also
Bill Savellis
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Do I have to sell my home when I move into Aged Care?
Some residents may choose to sell their home to make these payments. Other residents may choose to keep their home so that other...
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