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Fantastic info beautifully explained. Look forward to leading the charge at our Village. You know, how ofter have you heard I don’t need any help. Well you know the old saying “you can lead to water but can’t make it drink” I am ok I dont need help (until it is too late). Well it was for these friends. And I bet you know someone like that too! MAYBE A FAMILY MEMBER OR EVEN A NEIGHBOUR. Don’t just sit there do something RIGHT NOW! Having lost friends in very sad circumstances “I am too young to think about help yet!” Both were gone most unexpectedly - one late 50’s & one early 60’s- it happens - so follow this info above & be prepared. Both would have survived a lot longer if only they had sought help earlier.
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I think we have hit a hurdle because we live in a rural setting and it seems that by the time someone drives out to our place to do a bit of work in or around the house, the amount allocated is already used up in travel allowance.
Question: my neighbour’s daughter has just had surgery for a brain tumour but because she’s only in her 50’s she’s unable to access any government assistance, why?
Jim, you did not mention that with ordering in meals, your aged care package pays for 70% of the cost, which would free up considerably more money for your use for other services.
I only order LitenEasy around every 8 weeks to save for items I need. At present I need a mobility scooter however, the one I want costs just over $5,000 as I need one that has suspension to lessen the bumps on footpaths as this would impact my chronic pain levels. I also requested ( with Dr's, Physiotherapist addressing my need for a double bed. The King Single with a foam mattress was dangerous as the mattress was not supported with mattress rails and literally moved in that the mattress had to be pushed back into place each morning. I got the Double bed with a spring mattress which is apparently quite rare for a client to get. I don't see why any client cannot have a double bed even, like myself, live on my own.
Thank you very much - so clearly and thoroughly explained. Answered many of my concerns about home care packages. I now feel more confident about applying for an appropriate package. Very grateful for this information.
I have a package, and am currently in hospital. I have been advised I need significant changes in my retirement village home yard for safety. I’m considered a high falls risk, and have been told my rear courtyard is too uneven and a safe path needs to be installed as well as a hand rail in the front beside a sloping path. I doubt My aged care does this …
Fantastic info beautifully explained. Look forward to leading the charge at our Village. You know, how ofter have you heard I don’t need any help. Well you know the old saying “you can lead to water but can’t make it drink” I am ok I dont need help (until it is too late). Well it was for these friends. And I bet you know someone like that too! MAYBE A FAMILY MEMBER OR EVEN A NEIGHBOUR. Don’t just sit there do something RIGHT NOW! Having lost friends in very sad circumstances “I am too young to think about help yet!” Both were gone most unexpectedly - one late 50’s & one early 60’s- it happens - so follow this info above & be prepared. Both would have survived a lot longer if only they had sought help earlier.
I’m 77 and all I get is 90 minutes a week as aged care wait here has a waitlist of 6-9 months. I have to pay a private cleaner . I pay $60 a month. Nobody in charge has any medical experience merely administrative type people in charge who treat me like a 5 year old because I complained about a carer who took stuff belonging to me. It’s not right how much they’re trying to humiliate me in public with local manager insisting 2 workers go with me to doctor appointments so they’re wasting over an hour for 2 staff.. I’ve been assessed as needing more help as only have pension.
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Nothing like listening to someone so knowledgeable in this area of help.
Fantastic info beautifully explained. Look forward to leading the charge at our Village.
You know, how ofter have you heard I don’t need any help. Well you know the old saying “you can lead to water but can’t make it drink”
I am ok I dont need help (until it is too late). Well it was for these friends.
And I bet you know someone like that too!
MAYBE A FAMILY MEMBER OR
EVEN A NEIGHBOUR.
Don’t just sit there do something RIGHT NOW!
Having lost friends in very sad circumstances “I am too young to think about help yet!”
Both were gone most unexpectedly - one late 50’s & one early 60’s- it happens - so follow this info above & be prepared.
Both would have survived a lot longer if only they had sought help earlier.
Thank you so much. We didn’t know where to start and now you have answered so many questions and guided us in the right direction.
I've just got into advanced personal care through my age care I needed help with cleaning house gave me phone numbers all booked out
Thank you for taking your time to explain these complicated options to us oldies.
That was great thank you so much
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
I think we have hit a hurdle because we live in a rural setting and it seems that by the time someone drives out to our place to do a bit of work in or around the house, the amount allocated is already used up in travel allowance.
Tyvm for this tutorial on all aspects of growing old with grace,dignity and freedom Jim 😊
It’s an honor to do the work that I do. Stay well, Jim.
Thank you this was amazing I’m just about to contact my aged care so fingers crossed
Question: my neighbour’s daughter has just had surgery for a brain tumour but because she’s only in her 50’s she’s unable to access any government assistance, why?
Thanks for clear information
Jim, you did not mention that with ordering in meals, your aged care package pays for 70% of the cost, which would free up considerably more money for your use for other services.
I only order LitenEasy around every 8 weeks to save for items I need. At present I need a mobility scooter however, the one I want costs just over $5,000 as I need one that has suspension to lessen the bumps on footpaths as this would impact my chronic pain levels. I also requested ( with Dr's, Physiotherapist addressing my need for a double bed. The King Single with a foam mattress was dangerous as the mattress was not supported with mattress rails and literally moved in that the mattress had to be pushed back into place each morning. I got the Double bed with a spring mattress which is apparently quite rare for a client to get. I don't see why any client cannot have a double bed even, like myself, live on my own.
Thank you very much - so clearly and thoroughly explained. Answered many of my concerns about home care packages. I now feel more confident about applying for an appropriate package. Very grateful for this information.
Glad it was helpful!
This does not apply to the UK
Brilliant information, thanks.
Can you also put link in a comment. It will make easier for aged people
Very well presented thankyou
So nice of you
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
It’s my pleasure. 😃
I have a package, and am currently in hospital. I have been advised I need significant changes in my retirement village home yard for safety. I’m considered a high falls risk, and have been told my rear courtyard is too uneven and a safe path needs to be installed as well as a hand rail in the front beside a sloping path. I doubt My aged care does this …
Actually, you can use you're home care package funding to pay for home modifications, which includes making outdoor areas safer. Kind regards, Jim.
@@villagelocal thank you.
Thank you so much. So well explained.
Glad it was helpful! All the best, Jim.
You are awesome
@VillageLocal Is this for seniors in the city or can country people call these service you have mentioned?
Fantastic info beautifully explained. Look forward to leading the charge at our Village.
You know, how ofter have you heard I don’t need any help. Well you know the old saying “you can lead to water but can’t make it drink”
I am ok I dont need help (until it is too late). Well it was for these friends.
And I bet you know someone like that too!
MAYBE A FAMILY MEMBER OR
EVEN A NEIGHBOUR.
Don’t just sit there do something RIGHT NOW!
Having lost friends in very sad circumstances “I am too young to think about help yet!”
Both were gone most unexpectedly - one late 50’s & one early 60’s- it happens - so follow this info above & be prepared.
Both would have survived a lot longer if only they had sought help earlier.
Well said!
I’m 77 and all I get is 90 minutes a week as aged care wait here has a waitlist of 6-9 months. I have to pay a private cleaner . I pay $60 a month. Nobody in charge has any medical experience merely administrative type people in charge who treat me like a 5 year old because I complained about a carer who took stuff belonging to me. It’s not right how much they’re trying to humiliate me in public with local manager insisting 2 workers go with me to doctor appointments so they’re wasting over an hour for 2 staff.. I’ve been assessed as needing more help as only have pension.