Knowing which aged care service will work best in a particular case is the first practical step most families forget. Usually, people start contacting the providers without understanding whether they need some assistance at home, temporary accommodation or residential aged care.
In any case, proper classification of the service type will save you time and won’t make you place your loved one into an inappropriate aged care Belmore facility.
- In-Home Care: Assistance Without Leaving Your House
In-home care enables the elderly person to continue living in their own house while receiving all necessary support. The following two funding pathways exist in this category:
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
Assistance for performing minor daily tasks such as:
- Housework, washing and shopping.
- Social support and transportation to appointments.
- Allied health services.
- Support at Home Program
Assistance for those who have more complicated needs, including personal care, medication management, nursing services and modifications of the home environment.
Both these pathways are available for the residents of the Inner West through our agency. We also serve nearby communities, including Aged Care Belmore residents looking for consistent, local in-home support.
- Residential Aged Care: When Home Isn’t Safe Anymore
There comes a time when some senior citizens become unsafe living alone despite frequent visiting and assistance. In residential aged care, the provision of accommodation, meals, personal care, and nursing is offered in one place throughout the day.
Types of residential aged care facilities include:
- Residential care facilities: Long-term care services with round-the-clock nursing and lifestyle programs.
- Memory impairment units: Special units designed to cater for individuals with memory impairments.
- Retirement villages: Communities for independent living with minimal on-site help and community facilities.
Families looking for aged care Mortlake and the surrounding suburbs can talk about the various residential facilities available via COHS aged care from Circle of Hope.
- Short-Term Care and Respite Care: Temporary Stay that Has a Meaningful Purpose
Short-term care involves two specific scenarios:
First, respite is a scheduled break for the family carer that is between a couple of days and a few weeks.
Second, it includes transition care, where post-discharge treatment and nursing care may assist the patient to become independent, and then decide with respect to long-term care.
Both the above-mentioned types of care services will be suitable for the families in Aged Care Belmore who are experiencing recovery or carer burnout without going into long-term care at once.
How Circle of Hope Can Help Families in Mortlake and Belmore?
At Circle of Hope, our COHS aged care team operates in the Southwestern Sydney region and helps families determine the most appropriate care level and link them to Home Care Packages, In-home Care services and short-term stays. For Aged Care Mortlake and Belmore residents, Circle of Hope gives you a chance to start with something clear and not confuse you with multiple options.
Not sure which type of aged care fits your family’s situation? Circle of Hope offers a free initial consultation for families across Mortlake and Belmore.
Shop 2/3, 24 Ellis Parade, Yennora NSW 2161
02 8774 9699 – call today to book your free consultation.
