Every person who is receiving a home care package should have a care plan that reflects their needs and goals, and includes the kind of support that will enable the older person to fulfil those needs or goals.
The care plan should be completed with the involvement of the older person and their family member or carer, if indicated.
The care plan should include any assistance the older person might need with their day to day activities, and any clinical support and associated equipment or modifications of the home that would make things easier for the older person.
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Do you support an older loved one at home and you're ready to give up because it’s just too hard? Your Aged Care Compass is for you.
We're Coral and Michelle, the sisters behind our business, See Me Aged Care Navigators.
Coral is a registered nurse with over 30 years’ experience in both health and aged care. A former assessor with the aged care assessment team, an advocate and author, there’s not much Coral doesn’t know about Australia’s aged care system.
Michelle is a former pharmacist with over 30 years in the public health and private sectors of pharmacy. Michelle is the client care manager for our business.
Our story started as one of supporting our parents to remain in their own home, to be as independent as possible and remain connected to their community. When we eventually needed extra support, we achieved this because we know Australia’s aged care system so well. We knew what programs could...
