Completing the required Centrelink forms for aged care can be overwhelming, to say the least. An aged care resident is required, depending on their situation, to either notify Centrelink that they have entered aged care or complete the particular documents for their...

Choosing the right dementia-specific aged care facility for a loved one living with dementia is not an easy decision for anyone. It is an emotional process that could cloud your judgement. Because you want the best for your loved one, here are a few ways to make this...

Moving a loved one into an aged care facility is an emotional process. How do you convince your parents that this is the best option for them? How do you decide which care facility is the right fit? How do you make the moving process seamless? It certainly can be...

Can’t decide between home care vs residential care? You know that it’s about time your loved one got some sort of assistance but you’re not sure whether to get them a home care package or move them into a residential aged care facility. Both options come with their...

At CoreValue we often get asked, how to reduce assets for age care? The reason for this question is in the hope that by reducing assets, the age pension will increase and age care fees decrease. There are a number of ways to minimise assessable assets, and I will...

There comes a time when your loved one may no longer be able to take care of themselves and you’re not able to give them the full attention they may require. At such a time, they may need aged care support services. There are different types of aged care services in...