E69: Living Options Between Home & Residential Care

10/24/23 • 22 min

The theme for October is 'Home Is Where The Heart Is' and in last fortnights episode I discussed how to know when it might be time to move. In today's episode I unpack what those next steps might be. In Australia we're incredibly lucky to have many housing options available to Seniors, each with varying levels of support.
Today I discuss:

Independent Living Units / Retirement Villages
Serviced apartments
Semi-support living

If you would like to have a chat about which option might work best for you or your loved one, please head to www.navigateagedcare.com.au/services and book a free 15 minute consult.
As always, you can find me on Facebook @navigateagedcareau or on Instagram @thetruthaboutageingpodcast - can't wait to talk again soon! :)

Independent Living Units / Retirement Villages
Serviced apartments
Semi-support living

Previous Episode

E68 - Home Is Where The Heart Is: How To Know When It's Time To Move

Choosing to move from the family home can be an incredibly difficult decision. 80% of ageing Australians, would like to remain there for as long as possible. And the majority have negative views of Residential Aged Care facilities (what used to be called nursing homes).
What I find most people don't fully understand, are the are many alternatives between 'home' and Residential Aged Care. Whilst it might not be the family home they're staying in, an Independent Living Unit, Serviced Apartment or Semi-Supported Living arrangement may allow them to stay in the community for longer, before moving to a Residential Aged Care home.
In today's episode I talk about re-defining 'home' and when you know it might be time to consider alternate living arrangements.
In next fortnight's episode, I'll be diving deeper into the different options available and when/where you might access them.
As always, you can find me at www.navigateagedcare.com.au, or on Facebook @navigateagedcareau or on Instagram @thetruthaboutageingpodcast

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E70 - Advance Care Planning

Welcome back to The Truth About Ageing podcast! Today we're talking all things Advance Care Planning.
In South Australia, there are three key succession planning documents that can help your family as you are ageing and once you die - a will, Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and Advance Care Directive (ACD).**
In case you’re wondering what the difference between these documents is and what roles they play... a very high level, simple summary is:
WILL
A legal document with instructions for who you want to inherit your estate, care for your children and be the executor of your estate.
ENDURING POWER OF ATTORNEY
A legal document which allows you to appoint an Attorney to make decisions about your financial and legal matters.
ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVE
A legal document which allows you to appoint a Substitute Decision Maker and documents wishes for your future health care, end of life, preferred living arrangements and other personal matters.
**Now Advance Care Directive's will have different names in different states and territories. If you're unsure what your state's equivalent is, you can head to www.advancecareplanning.org.au, which details the various different forms.
For more information, head to www.navigateagedcare.com.au :)