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Navigating Aged Care: A Compassionate Solution for Reluctance

Entering aged care can be a stressful and emotional journey - especially if your loved one is hesitant to move from the comfort of home into a new environment. Aged Care Placement Services exist to ease this transition with empathy and expert guidance.

Why Families Turn to Aged Care Placement Services

  • Guidance through complexity
    Placement consultants help you navigate the system - from identifying suitable facilities to managing paperwork and provider communication

  • Tailored and compassionate support
    Services like My Care Path offer personalised, empathetic coordination - engaging with you, shortlisting options, explaining costs, and assisting with Centrelink and admission paperwork. 


How Placement Consultants Address Reluctance

  • Involvement builds comfort
    Encouraging your loved one to participate in home tours and selection discussions reduces anxiety and fosters a sense of control.

  • Specialised expertise to ease resistance
    Consultants are trained to handle emotional barriers common among older Australians, using strategies that soften the transition. 

  • Ongoing advocacy
    From negotiating fees to aligning preferences with available services, placement consultants act as compassionate advocates for your family throughout the process


How Aged Care Online Can Support You

  • Free provider directory
    Quickly search for residential, home care or retirement living options using suburb or postcode, with access to a comprehensive directory of aged care providers nationwide.

  • Brokerage services
    Connect with screened caregivers or agencies suited to your location and care needs, simplifying your search while reducing stress.

  • Corporate Support Services
    Aged Care Online’s in-house consultancy works alongside My Care Path to expertly guide families through complex, emotionally charged decisions.

  • Helpful guides
    Explore articles like Your Guide to Residential Aged Care (covering eligibility, assessment, and choosing a home) and Dealing with Reluctance to Move into Aged Careoffering practical advice and emotional support. 


Need help finding an aged care home?

My Care Path's aged care coordinators and placement specialists will help you find the best options tailored to your needs. Get a personalised shortlist, and make an informed decision with confidence.

Call 1300 197 230

Article posted:Oct 28, 2024
Category: Finding care

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