Tag: ACAT


Aged Care Help! The 5 Professionals You Need Most For Aged Care

Aged Care Help! The 5 Professionals You Need Most For Aged Care

Let’s face it, the journey to aged care can be a challenging time for the resident and the entire family.  We know you only want nothing but the best for yourself or for your loved one. But this doesn’t mean that aged care system should take up all of your energies. Help is available. One thing you need to know is there are some key...

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What is an Accommodation Bond and How Do You Pay for Aged Care?

What is an Accommodation Bond and How Do You Pay for Aged Care?

Mum or dad are fine one day, then suddenly they’re in hospital and your local ACAT (aged care assessment team) are saying they need permanent residential care in a hostel or nursing home. It can be quite a shock. Especially when you’re confronted with the costs. One of the first questions many families ask when an elderly relative is assessed is: what is an accommodation bond...

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