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While it is daunting to think about physical and cognitive decline in the later part of retirement, it is important to plan for this time, especially if you want to make your own choices and maintain independence for as long as possible.
Getting the balance right between a safe spending rate and having enough income to enjoy retirement takes some careful retirement planning. Investing for a reasonable return is one approach to helping your savings go the distance.
A new online form is available on the My Aged Care website that allows consumers or someone acting on their behalf to: register with My Aged Care and apply for their first assessment online.
Sydney Morning Herald
Home care, residential care, private nurse? What are the practical options for Australians who need help with everyday living as they age?
By Judith Ireland
Health Care Channel
Easing the guilt and emotions associated with a parent or loved entering in residential aged care is a personal and individual journey.
Health Care Channel
Societies attitude to ageing and to dementia have increasingly been shown to affect older people’s sense of confidence, social engagement and positive or negative identity.
RIOTACT
The pace of our lives these days, and the fact that many families do not live close to each other, means that this time of year is an important chance for us to reconnect and check-in to see how people are travelling. It’s also a time of reflection. A chance to plan for changes in circumstances, for individuals and families.
Health Care Channel
Two days before Christmas, the Federal Government announced the specialised teams who assess senior Australians for home care will be streamlined and privatised. These changes are proposed for 2021.
We wanted you to be the first to know that Future2 has just awarded $191,066 in new grants to 20 not-for-profit organisations.
Currently the law allows individuals to accumulate unused concessional contributions. The accrued amounts can be carried forward to enable them to be made in excess of the annual cap in future years.
An interesting conversation with aged care manager, Michael Giugni, focused on understanding how management approaches the cultural, spiritual and social needs of people living in the home.
This trend has triggered an increase in interest in ‘granny flat arrangements’. I spoke with lawyer, Jo Twible, Principal, KJB Law, and retirement village entry and exit specialist, about preparing for a win-win situation when entering into a ‘granny flat arrangement’.