If you’re looking at moving loved ones into Aged Care Geelong, it can be stressful and challenging if you are not sure what you are doing. How much easier and quicker would it be if you knew the correct process to follow for getting your parent(s) into Aged Care? We share 4 steps with you to get the ball rolling:
1 . Contact My Aged Care to organise an assessment. An assessor from ACAS will assess your loved ones by asking questions such as:
- Their current health condition, lifestyle and any other health concerns.
- How they are currently managing with completing daily tasks and activities around the home.
- Any concerns regarding personal safety in the home.
- Any current support they have, or services they use such as meals on wheels
- Details of their family and community commitments.
My Aged Care will provide you with a code for residential respite and permanent Aged Care. This code allows Aged Care homes to download the persons assessment so that the clinical team can determine if the home can meet that persons needs.
2. Once you have received your ACAS Assessment you can begin looking at Aged Care Geelong home options. This will involve research on your behalf, as well as visits to Aged Care homes to compare and see what each have to offer. You will need to look at:
- The type of care, services and activities the home offers.
- The fees payable for care and services as well as the accommodation prices.
- Whether they offer dementia programs and respite?
3. Once you have decided on a home, there is paperwork to complete. Check with the Department of Human Services to find out if your loved one is eligible for government assistance with their fees and accommodation payments.
There are Agencies and services to assist you, that can review your individual financial situation and provide the best solutions to meet your needs. Our preferred referrers are Evelyn and Lauren from Money Plan. They will offer an initial free 15 minute consultation over the phone.
4. Move into your new home. There are specialised services available that can help you downsize and move into your new home. They can assist with decluttering, sorting and organizing as well as presenting your home for sale.
Adjustment into a new home and environment is to be expected, but with families involvement and encouragement the process can be eased.
If you would like to take a tour of one of our Aged Care Geelong homes, or one of our homes in seven locations in Melbourne, please contact us here or phone us on 1300 104 663.
