It often happens quietly. A parent starts needing more support and before long, one adult child becomes the person everyone else looks to. They manage the calls, the paperwork, the appointments, the research. In many families there is an unspoken shift where one person becomes the default decision-maker. And while they might not complain, the…
Choosing the right aged care home is a nuanced decision. This blog explores why a particular home might not suit your loved one, discussing aspects like care quality, location, health needs, costs, flexibility, reviews, and overall environment. Each factor is crucial in determining whether the care setting can truly meet the specific requirements and preferences of your loved one. Well Placed Care provides guidance on evaluating these key points to help you make an informed choice.
As Australia’s elderly population is projected to reach 8.8 million by 2057, many families face the complex challenge of managing resistance from ageing parents when making decisions about their wellbeing. This resistance often stems from a fear of losing independence or from health conditions like dementia.
The new Aged Care facility star rating is here. So what’s it all about? Australia’s new star rating system for aged care facilities launched in December 22 and after its first month in operation it’s already proving to be a controversial new program. Every aged care facility now has a rating of 1-5 applied, described…
Tracey recently shared the story of her family’s journey with Well Placed Care via a Google Review. We’d like to thank Tracey for sharing with us. Like so many other families that have a loved one with Dementia, my sisters and I had left things until they had hit crisis mode before we came to…
This week is Carer’s week in Australia and also the 30th Anniversary of Carer’s week in Victoria. This week we’re recognising the critically important work our nearly 2.65 million unpaid carers do in Australia with 5 things carers can do to make their jobs a little easier 1. Look at what you can change around…
All permanent residents in Australian Aged Care facilities receive government funding for their care requirements. This was previously calculated using a system called ACFI (the Aged Care Funding Instrument). However, ACFI has been in place for more than a decade, and during the recent Royal Commission into Aged Care, the ACFI funding model was found…
We’ve always advocated for positive changes and improvements to the aged care industry, which is why we’ll be fully prepared and ready to guide you through the introduction of a new, streamlined Support at Home Program which will come into effect in July 2023. The new Support at Home Program reflects a huge shift in focus…
It’s no secret that December is one of the busiest times of the year and your to do list grows instead of shrinks! You’ve got your endless present ideas, Christmas parties to attend and host, and family holidays to plan. The end of the year is approaching fast, and it’s easy to forget about important…
What do you think of when you hear the words ‘aged care?’. Most likely, you’re visualising an elderly person over the age of 80 in a residential care home being looked after by an army of health care workers. Or maybe it’s your own parents you see who’re having cleaners and a carer come over…
