Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living

Jannette and Arcare Latrobe’s Victory

on Thursday, April 14, 2016

Jannette Shannon has lived in the Reservoir area all her life, growing up in the suburb and later working as a shoemaker at Footrests in Preston. She moved into Arcare Latrobe five years ago.

RAD Prices Set to Soar

on Wednesday, April 13, 2016

by Rachel Lane, Principal, Aged Care Gurus

The pension asset test changes are now less than a year away. From 1 January 2017, the amount of assets that a person can have before their pension reduces will increase (slightly) and the rate at which their pension reduces beyond that point will double. ALL means tested pensioners will be affected, i.e there is no grandfathering.

Collaboration of Care for Older Victorians

on Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Seniors and their families will be given more choice and control over their future following their hospital stay thanks to a collaboration of care between two Catholic-based, not-for-profit organisations.

Resthaven Community Respite Services Shed Brings Joy

on Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Resthaven Community Respite Services run a shed program where older people can work with their hands and enjoy the creativity and satisfaction it brings.