Residential Aged Care Nursing Homes
When is the right time for nursing home care?
Is my parent ready for nursing home care? Many families agonize over moving a loved one into nursing home care.
Costs of aged care homes
It can be very confusing working out the various types of nursing home fees and charges involved in residential aged care. Always seek financial advice before committing yourself to a particular type of residential aged care.
ACAT- How to access aged care assistance
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).
Admission into an aged care nursing home - what to expect on the first day
Admission into an aged care home can bring up many emotions. The first day in an aged care home can often be taken up with practical matters that leave family feeling exhausted and emotional.
How do I apply to an aged care home?
To apply for entry into an aged care home you need to have been assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) as being eligible for residential care.
Coping with the move into residential care
The move into residential care is a major transition for all the family. Some people happily plan for their future and choose to move into an aged care home while others despite becoming increasingly frail prefer to remain at home.
How can I help my parent adjust to nursing home care?
We are placing my mum into a nursing home after a recent fall and worsening dementia. My dad has been her main caregiver.
We are worried not only about how to make the move easier for mum but for dad, who has been very dedicated and busy with mum's care. Although he accepts he can no longer look after her ( he is frail himself) we wonder how he will adapt to the change and how we could possibly help?
Residential care: Aged care homes in Sydney
It can be difficult navigating the array of residential aged care services on offer. Finding a suitable aged care home can be confusing especially when you are under pressure to find a nursing home quickly. There are several resources online to help you in your search for the right aged care home for you.
For information about aged care homes and residential care you can search the government website Agedcare Australia. The Home Finder tool is a free service allowing you to search for government funded aged care homes around Australia.
Should my parent consider care in a serviced apartment?
For people who are not quite ready to move into an aged care home but need additional care and support, assisted living is a popular housing alternative.
What to say when a resident dies
When a resident dies in an aged care home aged care workers often find it difficult to know what to say to family and even other residents.
It is not uncommon for nurses to develop close emotional bonds to both residents and their family members. But when a resident dies, many nurses struggle to find the right words.
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.
