Home Care
Should You Stay, Downsize or Relocate in Retirement?
Retirement is an opportunity to assess where you live and how you want to live. Questions to help you decide where to live Retirement may be a time to think about whether you want to stay where you are, downsize or move into a retirement home. Your children may have moved out, and the family…
Navigating grief in the aged care system: why support must start long before end-of-life
New research shows grief in aged care begins long before death, starting at the moment a loved one enters residential care. Families describe a long, evolving journey shaped by loss of role, communication, and meaningful rituals – pointing to the need for grief support across the entire aged care experience. Grief in aged care doesn’t…
Private vs government-funded elderly care: what’s best for your loved one?
Older Australians can access both government-funded and private aged care services, each with different costs, eligibility rules and flexibility. Understanding the differences between these options can help you or your loved ones make informed choices about the right support at home or in care. Elderly care is currently one of the most invested programmes by…
LP Financial Planning: Proudly Leading the Way in Aged Care Advice
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! One of our founding directors, Brad Monk, was invited to participate in a national webinar hosted by Challenger Limited, a leading company in retirement and aged care income solutions. The webinar, titled “1st July 2025 Aged Care Advice Opportunities,” was a significant event with over…
Is a retirement village right for you?
The retirement living sector is growing rapidly in Australia as the population ages and demand increases for a spot in a retirement village. For many people, the idea of having someone on site to help with property and garden maintenance is enough for them to make what can be a major change later in life….
Caught in the middle: help for the sandwich generation
If you are feeling a bit like the meat in the sandwich you are not alone. The ‘sandwich generation’ is a growing social phenomenon that impacts people from all walks of life, describing those at a stage of their lives where they are caring for their offspring as well as their elderly parents. The phenomenon…
Living independently: A look at in-home care options
Are you, or is someone you know, in need of aged care services but not quite ready to move into residential care? With a range of government programs and technological solutions available, many retirees are now able to get the support they need in the comfort of their own home. The decision to move into…
Everything you wanted to know about in-home care
From voice-enabled health tools to wellbeing apps, technology advances are making in-home care an increasingly attractive option for retirees as they weigh up staying at home or moving into retirement or nursing facilities. LifePath Financial Planning’s Senior Financial Adviser, Brad Monk, says simple innovations such as the elderly using an iPad to communicate with family…
Are your parents not quite ready for residential aged care? Maybe home care is the answer.
Until a year ago, Joan was an active, independent woman enjoying her senior years. She loved to tend her garden, bake for her family and neighbours, watch football and read. Her daughter visited once a week with the grandchildren, but essentially Joan was happy to spend time on her own in her comfortable surroundings and…
The wait for home care
Many people defer the decision to apply for subsidised care services until circumstances reach a critical point. This can increase stress levels and put you or your family member at risk because the wait to access care can be long – especially for home care. Approval for a home care package from an ACAT/ACAS team…
Managing Home Care fees
As we get older we may need help with our daily living activities. But remember that asking for help does not mean you will have to move out of your home. The government now subsidises more home care packages that might allow you to reduce the burden on your spouse and family but continue to…
A five-step plan to select your home care provider
Everyone’s needs and circumstances are different in old age which is why there’s a range of home care services available. The challenge is selecting the right provider to meet your needs. Once you have been assessed and your Home Care Package (HCP) allocated, it is time to evaluate and select a suitable home care provider….