My Aged Care: Providing Elderly Care Throughout Australia

The total population of elderly people in Australia is expected to grow at a faster pace. The senior population will definitely need proper care services in order to live peacefully. Since most Australian elderlies prefer to live in their homes as they age, if they are generally able to manage but require some assistance with their daily tasks then they can have access to several services provided by the government to live independently. 

My Aged Care is provided by the Australian government to know the government-funded services and gain access according to their needs. Help at home or Home Care Packages is provided by the government to keep the elderly in their homes providing flexible choices with optimal care and services provided. 

What are the different types of home care packages available?

There are four levels and they are characterized as follows:

  • Level 1 (HCP Level 1) - basic care needs are provided such as personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation and diet, medication, shopping, transportation, and social support. 
  • Level 2 (HCP Level 2 or HCP2) - elderly with low-level care needs are supported. You or your loved ones can receive assistance with personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation and diet, medication, shopping, transportation, and social support, home and garden maintenance, home modifications, goods, equipment and assistive technology.
  • Level 3 (HCP Level 3 or HCP3) - elderly with intermediate care needs are supported. If you or a loved one needs an intermediate level of care, you can have assistance with personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation and diet, medication, shopping, transportation, social support and support with changes to memory and/or behavior.
  • Level 4 - elderly with high-level care needs are supported. This may include assistance with domestic and medical or complex nursing support from showering to dressing. 

As the level increases, so does the number of hours of care provided. Once you have been assessed and are eligible for a Home Care Package, you may have to wait for the approval and the waiting time varies on your designated level. Those with more urgent needs are prioritized accordingly.  

The services provided by the government may also be financial support, pensions, and benefits that are designed for elderly care. Care is provided in various forms making sure love, comfort, and respect for the elderly are sustained.

Do you have a Home Care Package through My Aged Care?

CareAlert Smart Dialler has great news for those who have Home Care Package through My Aged Care.

You can be able to acquire your own 24/7 monitored CareAlert Smart Dialler through your funding package, with no out of pocket expenses to yourself.

If you would like more information you can call CareAlert on 1300 75 85 95. We will require the details of your My Aged Care provider. Please have this information ready when you call or fill out our online form HERE.

Location: Australia

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