Articles by
Bina Brown
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Aged care reforms: Changes to services, increased costs
The cost of in home and residential aged care is set to rise under sweeping reforms, but the start date has been pushed back to give the sector more time to adjust.
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Need care at home? We look at where to find it and what it costs
Government funding is available for older Australians who want to remain in their own home with in-home care, but you need to know where to look.
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The cost of residential aged care
If you or a loved one are considering moving into residential aged care, it’s important to understand your funding options and what they will cost.
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Introducing My Aged Care
If you or a loved one are beginning your search for aged care services in or out of the home, then the government’s My Aged Care service should be your first point of call.
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Aged care star ratings: Good but can do better
New star ratings and a Dollars to Care measure aim to shine a light on the quality of aged care facilities, but the jury is still out on the quality of the ratings.
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Why aged care deserves to be part of your retirement plan
When you are planning your retirement bucket list, aged care probably doesn’t rate a mention, but it should if you want to live out your days in comfort and security.
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Granny flats: How to ensure everyone’s rights are protected
Multi-generational households can make a lot of sense financially and for mutual care. But it’s worth making a formal agreement to avoid issues with tax and the Age Pension.
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Webinar: Navigating the aged care system
The aged care system is notoriously complex. This webinar will outline the aged care landscape including how to access help in the home or get into residential aged care and the costs involved.
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Support services for unpaid carers
An invisible army of Australians provide unpaid care for loved ones, but who cares for the carers? We outline the supports available.
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Advance care plans: Why everyone should have one
Talking about death and dying is always difficult, but making your end of life wishes know can save unnecessary suffering for you and your loved ones.
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Aged care: Guide to self-managing home care
Self-managing government-subsidised home care is an increasingly popular way to maximise the hours of care provided with hand-picked carers.
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Using the Home Equity Access Scheme to fund aged care
Proposed changes to the Pension Loans Scheme (now known as the Home Equity Access Scheme) could help more elderly Australians stay in their own home for longer.
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Advance care planning: Wills, Powers of Attorney, living wills and more
Getting your affairs in order is about more than a Will, you also need to think about how your wishes will be carried out if you no longer have capacity to make your own decisions.
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Shift changes threaten home care help
Changes to minimum shifts for home care workers could make it more difficult for elderly clients to make their funding packages cover the care they need.
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How do I arrange a Home Care Package?
Government-supported packages to allow elderly Australians to remain living at home are in high demand, but what you get is not always what you want.
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Aged Care Royal Commission report card
The pandemic highlighted massive flaws in Australia’s aged care sector outlined in the recent Royal Commission, but change is underway.
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How does residential aged care work?
Bina Brown explains how residential aged care works, what are the typical wait times and costs, and what you should consider when choosing a residential aged care facility.
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Introduction to aged care
In this video interview Bina Brown, Director of Third Age Matters, gives an introduction into aged care, including common mistakes people make, ways to educate yourself about aged care and other tips for those first thinking about aged care.
