Home Care & Community Care

Community Aged Care Packages (CACP)

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Thu, 29/12/2011 - 3:56pm

Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) help ageing people with more complex health care needs receive care at home.

Community aged care packages help people with high level care needs stay in the comfort of their own home for longer.

ACAT- How to access aged care assistance

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Wed, 28/12/2011 - 3:17pm

If you feel the person you are caring for is not coping at home and is in need of assistance, organise an assessment with the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).

ACAT can help you determine the level of care a family member needs.

Caring for someone at home after surgery

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Sun, 18/12/2011 - 4:21pm

Many people return home soon after surgery. Whilst being at home may aid in a loved one's recovery it can also place extra demands on a caregiver.

How to arrange nursing care for ageing parents at home

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Fri, 16/12/2011 - 5:35pm

Private nursing services or domestic care agencies cater to the complex care needs of people of many ages.

These agencies usually offer a range of services to help an older person at home. This could include help with personal care and companionship to more complex palliative care.

Home nursing services cater to the needs of older people at home.

Where can I get information about aged care services in my area?

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Wed, 30/11/2011 - 12:04pm

Commonwealth Carelink Centres provide free information on aged care services, community care and support programs around Australia.

Call the Commonwealth Carelink Centre to talk to an adviser with knowledge of services in your local area.

What aged care services can help with care at home?

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Thu, 17/11/2011 - 5:32pm

There are a variety of community care and in home care services and products that help ageing people at home.

A range of community care services can keep people independent in the home.

How do I arrange elderly care at home?

Submitted by Guest on Tue, 13/09/2011 - 1:36pm

How do I arrange elderly care at home for my mum? She lives about 6 hours away from us and is living alone. I think she's confused and has dementia. The neighbours help out but I think it's becoming a burden on them as she really needs professional home nursing care.

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How to organise home care for ageing parents

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Fri, 10/06/2011 - 1:11pm

Most people as they age prefer to be cared for at home. Ageing at home is now possible. Home and community care programs and home nursing care services allow ageing people to remain in the comfort of their own home for longer.

Hiring in-home help

Submitted by AgedCarer on Thu, 19/05/2011 - 1:33pm

One popular way of caring for an older family member is hiring home help. You can hire someone to help with any number of household chores such as shopping, cooking or taking a loved one to medical appointments.

Arranging in-home help is another way to get assistance at home.

Veterans' Home Care (VHC)

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Thu, 12/05/2011 - 9:57pm

Veterans, war widows and widowers can receive help with remaining at home through the Veterans' Home Care (VHC) Program.

Disclaimer: This site is for information purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem, nor as a substitute for professional advice with a qualified health professional or doctor.

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