aged care services

We all deserve to live a better life, including those who can no longer take care of themselves due to frailty, illness or disability. If you or someone close to you is in need of some form of aged care, it’s worth knowing how the aged care system works.
 

  1. Eligibility is not determined based on age. The definition of older varies between individuals, communities and cultures. Some people needs earlier aged care services than others. Eligibility to aged care has to be established through an assessment process.
  2. Care worker or carer is a person who provides regular and ongoing care and assistance to a dependent person. The most suitable care worker for you is someone who has the skills to support your individual care needs – whether simple or complex.
  3. In Home Care includes domestic and care services to support those who prefer to live independently in their own home instead of moving into a long-term care facility. This is the best option for those who need minor assistance with their daily activities and enjoy a close network of family and friends.
  4. Out of Home Care is ideal for those who can still care for themselves, but require some assistance in certain activities such as grocery shopping or attending a medical appointment.
  5. Respite Care is the short-term, temporary care service provided to those with regular  care workers who may be taking a break from their caring role.
  6. Case management service provides assistance, through a capable case manager, in the assessment, planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of options and resources to meet a client’s specific needs.
  7. Insurance help is offered to those who needs someone to handle all the necessary medical reports required when an injury or accident is involved in insurance or legal proceedings.
  8. Dementia care is a specialised care only qualified care workers can do. They can help with day-to-day personal care such as dressing or grooming, meal and food preparation, medication reminders, housework, and others.
  9. Disability services are meant for people with disabilities who want to maintain independence and improve their quality of life. This service may include nursing, personal care, physical therapy and more.
  10. Financial assistance or government-subsidised aged care services are available to qualified individuals. Amount paid may vary from person to person, but the process for calculating the costs is transparent and consistent. The Department of Social Services has new fee arrangements for Home Care Packages and aged care home costs. Know more about it here.

 

Your local Carelink Centre provides advice on appropriate services and information on general services, funded or non-funded. Call 1800 052 222 or view their website at www.commcarelink.health.gov.au

If your requirement is for aged care, you may contact Gateway for Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or see their website at www.myagedcare.gov.au

If you require disability services, contact Family and Community Services on (02) 9377 600 or see their website at www.facs.nsw.gov.au

At A.P. Care Services, we accept anybody who needs the type of assistance that we offer. We will assess the client’s care requirements and develop a Care Plan that meets the needs of the client. A slightly different assessment processes are applied to government subsidised clients. Each of our services is provided on a fee for service basis.

We provide services throughout Sydney and the Illawarra region.

We’re all about helping you live a better life.