Episode 1: Navigating Home Care

Finding the right age care service is really important. This podcast was created to help people do just that by providing information and advice from people both delivering and receiving quality age care.In this episode of Age Old Problems: New Aged Care we are discussing Home Care. With the help of Jo Carter Jones, Group Manager of Retirement Living and Housing at Helping Hand, and one of our Home Care clients Reg, we’ll help you learn:The difference between Home Care Packages and the Commonwealth Home Support Programme Who is eligible for Home Care What sort of services are availableHow best to start the process The documentation you need ready, and other tips for making the process run smoothly Where to seek the best adviceWhy you should be open to helpAnd how accessing Home Care can make a happy life even happier!Useful Resources:Helping Hand website – www.helpinghand.org.auHelping Hand Home Care number - 1300 444 663Helping Hand general number - 1300 653 600MyAgedCare website - www.myagedcare.gov.auMyAgedCare number - 1800 200 422Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) - https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/chsp Episode hosted by Kate Holland: www.ktbcommunications.com.auEpisode recorded and edited by Drew Radford: www.podtalk.com.auREMEMBER: You understand your needs better than anyone. Take the time to discuss them with one of our friendly team members to ensure the care you get is the right fit for you. Age Old Problems: New Aged Care is recorded on Kaurna land.