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Following the recent National Cabinet meeting, the PM stated that “it is not acceptable, fair or compassionate for any residential aged care facilities to ban visits from carers and families.”
A number of measures have been announced to support Australians and the economy in response to the Coronavirus. We have put together some information to summarise the key measures and to assist you in understanding the help that could be available to you.
The Government is helping retirees to manage the impact of volatility in financial markets on their retirement savings by temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown requirements.
The Australian Government has been announcing financial measures in the past week to promote continued support of small business, however, at this stage, they are announcements only and we are waiting for legislation to be passed through parliament to find out exactly how our clients may be able to access these stimulus packages.
The world is watching with concern the spread of the new COVID-19 coronavirus. The uncertainty is being felt around the globe, and it is unsettling on a personal level as well as from the perspective of how markets respond.
While it is daunting to think about physical and cognitive decline in the later part of retirement, it is important to plan for this time, especially if you want to make your own choices and maintain independence for as long as possible.
Getting the balance right between a safe spending rate and having enough income to enjoy retirement takes some careful retirement planning. Investing for a reasonable return is one approach to helping your savings go the distance.
A new online form is available on the My Aged Care website that allows consumers or someone acting on their behalf to: register with My Aged Care and apply for their first assessment online.
Sydney Morning Herald
Home care, residential care, private nurse? What are the practical options for Australians who need help with everyday living as they age?
By Judith Ireland
Health Care Channel
Easing the guilt and emotions associated with a parent or loved entering in residential aged care is a personal and individual journey.
Health Care Channel
Societies attitude to ageing and to dementia have increasingly been shown to affect older people’s sense of confidence, social engagement and positive or negative identity.
RIOTACT
The pace of our lives these days, and the fact that many families do not live close to each other, means that this time of year is an important chance for us to reconnect and check-in to see how people are travelling. It’s also a time of reflection. A chance to plan for changes in circumstances, for individuals and families.