Navigating Dementia & Aged Care as a Family | Fine Answers Podcast Episode 172

Watching a parent navigate dementia brings challenges that no family can fully prepare for. In this episode of the Fine Answers Podcast, Jay is joined by his wife, Kari Burke, for a personal conversation about their family's experience supporting Kari's dad through frontotemporal dementia and his eventual transition into aged care. They discuss the early changes they began noticing, including increased anxiety, social withdrawal, changes in driving and everyday behaviour, and the difficulty of getting someone assessed when they don't necessarily recognise those changes themselves. Jay and Kari also share what they learned while navigating My Aged Care, respite and permanent care, the financial considerations involved, and the importance of having family members who are prepared to advocate and make difficult decisions when needed. Key takeaways: ✔️ Dementia can present differently from person to person, and the early signs may not always be obvious. ✔️ Seeking an assessment can be difficult when a loved one doesn't recognise that something has changed. ✔️ Moving from independent living into respite or permanent aged care can involve both emotional and practical challenges. ✔️ Understanding the aged care system and the financial implications early can help families make more informed decisions. ✔️ Having someone willing to advocate for an ageing parent can make a significant difference throughout the process. If you'd like to get in touch with us: Facebook: https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/facebook_1x.png/burkebrittonfp Instagram: https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/instagram_1x.png/burkebrittonfp TikTok: https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/social_media/tiktok_1x.png/burkebrittonfp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5k17gfi... If you are seeking personal financial advice specific to your circumstances you can contact the team at Burke Britton Financial Partners on 0352217700, [email protected], visit our website at https://www.bbfp.com.au or book a 15min call to see how we can help you via https://outlook.office365.com/book/BB... Burke Britton Financial Partners. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @BurkeBrittonFP PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners ABN 67 097 381 523. PB Financial Solutions Pty Ltd trading as Burke Britton Financial Partners are Authorised Representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited, ABN 89 051 208 327, AFS Licence No: 232706. Any advice contained in this podcast is of general nature only and does not constitute personal financial product advice. In preparing this podcast, no account was taken as to the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person. Therefore, before making any decision, listeners should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to their particular objectives, financial situation and needs.