Explore the benefits of private in-home care for your loved one with our comprehensive blog. Understand how it offers familiarity and comfort without disrupting their life, and discover the various services available from personal care to companionship. Learn about costs, how to choose the right provider, and practical steps for getting started with Well Placed Care’s guidance.
Embarking on the journey to find the perfect aged care home for a loved one is a path filled with questions and decisions. At Well Placed Care, we understand the complexities involved and strive to provide clarity and guidance every step of the way. Let’s explore the application process with thoughtful questions that reflect the…
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…
When Peter suffered a stroke, he was left with a residual brain injury and mobility issues on one side. He was only 67. Not the way Kate – his wife – and him planned to spend their retirement together. As Kate went about sorting out their affairs, she was eventually referred to Pauline by their…
When Cathleen was in hospital recovering from her knee reconstruction surgery, she was told by the doctors that her road to recovery would be long. She would require rehab and post-acute care. However, because she was in the private health care system, medical support arrangements would need to be organised by Cathleen and her family….
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth.” – Edith Sitwell The winter season is upon us and we have no doubt you’re pulling out your warmest blankets, dusting off your winter jackets and taking advantage of the sun spot in your living room. Whether it’s on purpose or an as-needed basis, we…
We answer some of the most commonly asked questions & aged care scenarios we hear all the time from our clients. “Caregiving will never be one-size-fits-all.” – Nancy L. Kriseman We understand that caregiving will look different from person-to-person, family-to-family. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to aged care, which is why at Well Placed Care…
We answer some of the most commonly asked questions & aged care scenarios we hear all the time from our clients. “I wish I had someone like you when I was navigating the aged care system for my mum/dad.” This is a phrase we hear all the time from our friends, family and Well Placed Care followers…
Did you know you can use your Home Care Package (HCP) to invest in technology that will help you & your loved ones stay safe and connected? Technology has played such an important role in our community in order to stay connected during the coronavirus, and this is no truer than in our aged care…
It comes with great relief to see a steady downward trend of daily COVID-19 infections in Victoria, with 41 new cases recorded as of 13th September. This comes after 37 new cases were recorded on 12th September – the lowest figure since June 25, at the start of the state’s second wave. It was also the tenth…
