- IDENTIFY A NEED FOR GREATER SUPPORTIVE CARE
There may be a gradual decline in health or independence, or a significant health event, which leads to the need for more support and health care services. - OBTAIN AN ACAT ASSESSMENT
To access Commonwealth funded aged care services, a valid ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team) approval must be obtained. See your doctor or contact us at Finley Regional Care or refer to the
My Aged Care website for more information. - DECIDE THE TYPE OF CARE YOU REQUIRE
With the assistance of the ACAT, a decision needs to be made around what type of support services needed. This could be:- Community based care (in your home)
- Respite care (short term)
- Permanent residential care
Finley Regional Care provides all the above care options
- CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Contact us to discuss the basic costs involved with Home Care, Respite or Residential Care or get financial advice from a reputable aged care financial advisor. - HAVE A CURRENT WILL IN PLACE
Making a Will is the only way to ensure that a lifetime’s work is passed on to the people you choose. It provides security for those who are close to you and for those you are responsible for, and may avoid unnecessary difficulties upon your death. - ADVANCE CARE PLANNING
Advance Care Planning helps you to make plans for your future medical treatment and care needs. - HAVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY IN PLACE
If you need help managing your affairs, you may choose to give someone you know and trust the power to make decisions on your behalf. These powers will allow the person to manage your affairs when you prefer not to do so personally, or are no longer able to. - UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS PER THE RESIDENTIAL AGREEMENT
Before you move into an aged care facility ensure you understand and sign the Resident Agreement and know your rights and responsibilities - CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF SUPPORT
If you are deciding whether Home Care or Residential Aged Care is for you, either permanent or respite, please contact us at Finley Regional Care on 02 5504 6508 for an inspection of our home and an informal chat about how we can assist. We are happy to help in any way we can.
Finley Regional Care Team
Chief Executive Officer – Ben Levesque
Operations Manager – Tanya Coulter
Director of Clinical Services – Jo Davis
Choice Packages Co-ordinator – Shirley Ogilvie
Quality Co-ordinator – Jackie Zorzer
Accommodation Co-ordinator / ACFI Co-ordinator – Zoe Caspar
Executive Assistant – Jacqui Brown
Finance Officer – Andy Anderson
Receptionist – Tanya Diston
Reference:
My Aged Care – Five Steps to Entry into an Aged Care Home
For more information about Finley Regional Care, please don’t hesitate to call us on (03) 5883 9600 or email us here.
