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Assisted Living vs Aged Care Homes
Deciding whether to move in to and aged care home or seek some form of assisted living is a big decision that many aging Australians have to make. Comparing benefits with the costs is an essential part of the process, and what works best for one may not work for...
How 2017 Changes to the Centrelink Age Pension Will Affect You
From January 1st 2017 there were changes made to the asset tests used for calculating how much you receive from the Centrelink Age Pension. To avoid any unforeseen issues relating to your Age Pension, it is important you know what these changes are, and how they will...
Cost of Aged Care Homes for Elderly Australians
Moving to an Aged Care Home is inevitable for most Australians and whether it’s for you, or for a loved one, it’s important to understand the potential costs involved. At some stage in your life you may be faced with the financial responsibilities associated with Aged...
Typical Daily Costs of Nursing Home Care
The typical costs of Nursing Home Care (Aged Care) are broken down in to daily costs. There are a number of daily costs that on needs to consider when entering Aged Care. Different daily costs will apply to different residents. The following factors will influence the...
What Does DVA Stand for in Aged Care
There are several acronyms used in aged care terminology and one that confuses many people is DVA. The term DVA stands for Department of Veteran Affairs. What is the Department of Veteran Affairs? In relation to aged care, the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) is an...
Centrelink Aged Care Pension
Centrelink Aged Care Pension The Centrelink Aged Care Pension is the same as the Centrelink Age Pension, which is received by anyone who meets the standard eligibility criteria and is calculated as being eligible for the pension under the ‘Income Test‘ and ‘Assets...