There are changes coming to the way commonwealth support is provided to those over 65 years of age. Whether you are getting older or you are looking after someone who is, you will need to know about these changes. Braidwood Seniors Assoc Inc. will be holding a forum on 23 June to discuss these changes.
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Is it important that as you age you have as much choice and control over your life as possible? If so you will need to find out about your choices, including home, community and residential aged care, and compare process and services.
Will you, or a member of your family, need assistance in the future to remain living in your home?
You may need some assistance with domestic tasks or modification to your home to make it an easier and safer environment. Other assistance might include help with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
Maybe you are looking after your partner, a family member or friend, or if you are being cared for and need a break from your usual care arrangement, there are respite services that can assist.
Would you know how to go about getting assistance? You can find out what you need to know to start planning and talking about aged care with your family and loved ones.
‘Let’s Talk About Changes to Aged Care’
On 1 July 2015, the new Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) will begin. The CHSP is one of the changes being made to help older people stay independent and in their homes and communities for longer.
To learn about the changes and what they mean for you come along to an Information Session on Tuesday 23 June 2015 at the Services Club, Braidwood, between 10.15 am and 12.15 pm.
Guest Speakers:
Lance Thomas, HACC Development Officer Southern Highlands
My Aged Care – Changes in accessing services from 1st July
Self registration and navigating service provision
Ashley Yeadon, Human Services, Centrelink, Goulburn
Aged care means tests assessments, Carers Allowance, Pension, superannuation and payments for older Australians, Health Cards.
The Information Session is organized by Braidwood Region Seniors Assoc Inc. and sponsored by Braidwood Community Bank. For further information please contact Judy Marston 4842 7236
CASE STUDY DORA
Dora is a proud grandmother of two girls aged 5 and 6. Dora is also caring for her father and has sometimes felt that she is missing out on time with her grandchildren because of her caring role with her father. Dora is able to access a respite service that comes into the home and spends time with her father, or takes him to an appointment or outing. Now Dora is able to spend more time with her grandchildren without being concerned for her father’s well being.
CASE STUDY FREDA
Freda lives alone and her family is scattered throughout Australia and overseas. Freda has difficulty with her hearing and finds she is withdrawing from activities that used to interest her. Freda has a friend who has offered to assist her with sourcing some assistance. Together they are able to negotiate a support service for Freda that provides a regular outing of her choice.
CASE STUDY PAUL & JOAN
Paul and Joan were farmers and had been together for 55 years when Paul had a heart attack and died. Joan did not want to leave the farm but realized that some things needed to change. For instance, after Joan had a fall several years previous, Paul had done the housecleaning; vacuuming and bathrooms. Now Joan struggles with those tasks. Joan is able to access a service that provides assistance in the home and some basic modifications, such as hand-rails, that makes her environment safer.