http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.carepathwayswa.au en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 18:05:49 +1000 Rocketspark http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/11401/key-things-to-know-about-home-care-changes/ From 1 November 2025, a new program called Support at Home will replace the current Home Care Package system, bringing significant changes.On the positive side, there will be more packages available, which should reduce waiting times. But there will also be changes to the contributions (fees) you pay – and for some people, this could mean paying more for the care services you access. Here’s a simple overview to help you understand what’s changing and how you can prepare.... Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:44:12 +1000 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post11401 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/11020/4-steps-to-choose-a-residential-care-service/ When the time comes for you or a parent to move into residential care, choosing the right service is an important but complex decision. Sometimes your choice may be limited because of the urgency or the availability of suitable places, and the pressure can be overwhelming. But making the right choice is key to a good experience.... Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:57:09 +1100 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post11020 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10689/granny-flat-rights/ Are you worried about your future ability to stay in your home and don’t want to consider residential aged care? Perhaps your children are struggling to get a foot-hold in the property market and you want to help them out? What if your children suggest you come and live with them? Or they suggest you buy a property where you can all live?  These situations may have you thinking about granny flats. ... Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:25:04 +1100 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10689 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10655/make-festive-season-conversations-matter/ It’s more than prawns and pavlova. The festive season brings families together from near and far. If you notice signs that an older family member is experiencing the declines of ageing, be observant and take the opportunity to start a conversation.As the year flies by, it's easy to miss subtle changes in your loved ones or perhaps when coming together in the festive season after some time apart, you notice signs of decline in an older family member.While we may want to avoid difficult conversa... Fri, 06 Dec 2024 17:11:22 +1100 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10655 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10630/embracing-change-to-ease-a-transition-into-aged-care/ Change is often met with resistance, especially when it feels out of our control. For many people, the idea of growing older and transitioning into residential aged care is daunting and may evoke fears of loss and uncertainty. It’s not just older people who feel the weight of this change — their children and families often bear the responsibility of making tough decisions, and can find the situation overwhelming. However, the fear of ageing and moving into care doesn’t have to be insu... Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:58 +1100 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10630 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10545/will-i-pay-more-for-aged-care/ Changes to aged care fees are coming, and they will impact both home care and residential care. After a long wait and lots of speculation, the government has released details of the proposed changes. While some people will see their fees increase, the good news is that aged care remains heavily subsidised, and fees will continue to be based on your financial situation to help with affordability. ... Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:14:06 +1000 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10545 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10462/five-adjustments-if-your-spouse-moves-to-care/ Life is filled with changes. But with preparation and good advice, you may be able to manage the changes more effectively to minimise the stress.... Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:18:34 +1000 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10462 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10393/if-aged-care-advice-is-confusing--get-advice/ Many people think they can’t afford to get aged care advice, but the reality is you probably can’t afford not to get advice.... Fri, 24 May 2024 13:21:16 +1000 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10393 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10392/what-does-the-budget-mean-for-aged-care/ This year’s Federal Budget focussed on the rising costs of living and how to help Australians manage. Before the Budget there was speculation that we would see changes for aged care funding and fees, but what made it into the Budget? This article takes a look at the measures in the Budget and how you might be impacted, as well as what we expect to see in the future.... Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10392 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/post/10350/dont-panic--your-starting-fee-may-only-be-temporary/ Cashflow planning is important when moving into aged care, but plans can be thrown into chaos if your first invoice shows much higher fees than expected. This article sheds light on interim fees. ... Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:09:15 +1000 http://www.carepathwayswa.au/blog/#post10350