Getting your RAD back
The money you pay as a lump sum for your residential aged care room will be refunded to your estate – so what do you need to know about when…
The money you pay as a lump sum for your residential aged care room will be refunded to your estate – so what do you need to know about when…
Are you confused about aged care fees and what they all mean? You are not alone. In this article, we simplify the basics of aged care fees for you. If…
Moving into residential aged care can be stressful with complicated rules, family conflicts and rushed timeframes. This can easily lead to mistakes, which can be costly and difficult to rectify….
The saying goes, you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but with a new brain-friendly cake perhaps you just can. With the Summer holidays here, you might not…
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. Watching your spouse’s health decline…
Second marriages may present additional financial challenges when balancing day-to-day expenses with implications for aged care funding. You may not share finances equally, but Centrelink/DVA will assess your obligations as…
The recently released Intergenerational Report highlights trends and impacts over the next 40 years and highlights the significant impact of an ageing population. A major theme in the recent Intergenerational…
No one wants to be living with dementia. Keeping an active brain may reduce your risks and promote good cognitive health for longer. With an increasing number of people living…
How you choose to pay for your room in aged care is an important decision, and with large dollars involved, it is one that should not be rushed. Know your…
Many retirees may want to help younger family members by gifting part of their savings. But if things go wrong in the future, the joy may turn to grief. Gifting…