10 Questions on Aged Care

10 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE YOU LOOK FOR AGED CARE…

1. Who is your parents’ power of attorney?
2. Do your parents have a valid Aged Care Client Record?
3. What is the difference between high and low level care?
4. What are the differences between Government subsidised and non government subsidised facilities?
5. When do aged care fees increase?
6. Which type of facilities are subsidised by the Commonwealth Government?
7. Who oversees care in nursing homes and hostels?
8. Do residents pay accommodation bonds in high level care?
9. When is an accommodation charge applied in high level care?
10. Are there any advanced medical directives made by my family that I need to know about?