Do you need to sell the family home to pay for aged care?
Paying for aged care services can be financially debilitating. The simple fact of the matter is you shouldn’t have to
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Senior financial adviser Michael Johnson becomes FSPOWER 50 finalist
Exciting news! Our very own Michael Johnson – Senior Financial Adviser at Sydney Aged Care Financial Advisers – has been
Aged Care Financial Advice and Selling the Family Home [Radio Interview – 2UE]
The Donaldson Sisters from Aged Care 101 interview Phil Reid from Sydney Aged Care Financial Advisers on the aged care
Aged Care Help! The 5 Professionals You Need Most For Aged Care
Let’s face it, the journey to aged care can be a challenging time for the resident and the entire family.
Should you obtain financial advice for aged care?
I was recently invited by 2UE, Talking Lifestyle to discuss some tips and traps of aged care finance. A summary of
How will the Age Pension Changes impact you from 1 January 2017?
A recent VicSuper study revealed that two in five retirees were unaware of the new age pension framework and much
3 Ways to Enjoy Retirement Using Sydney Aged Care Services
Men are less likely to take advantage of elderly and aged care services, a new study reports. According to a report released
Pensioners may be forced to sell Sydney homes as government tightens means testing
Although the new rule are proposed to only take effect early next year, we can’t help but worry about the possible
Aged care reforms bring changes to home care but will Australians be better off?
On 1 July 2015, the new Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) began. The Commonwealth Government believes these major changes to
Deeming Rules – bad news for pensioners and self-funded retirees
On 4 February 2015 the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official cash rate to a fresh all time
Government Finances Causing Aged Care Hospital Crisis
Seniors in Sydney and beyond are being forced to stay in hospitals instead of being given appropriate aged care services
Living and Dying Well In Sydney: Your Journey To Better Aged Years
If you were asked about how you want to live the last years of your life, what would you say?
Dementia Care, Not Just Aged Care
It is National Dementia Awareness Month this September, an event that we here at Sydney Aged Care Financial Advisers think
Nursing Home Fees Up? New Aged Care Laws Hit Sydney Residents
From today (1 July 2014) the aged care system in Australia undergoes massive change. The Living Better, Living Longer Aged Care reforms
Angry Seniors In The Media Over Aged Care Changes
The Living Better, Living Longer aged care reforms are finally approaching launch date of 1 July 2014 and now the
Sydney Aged Care Guide: 6 Essential Nursing Home Tips for Families
Ok, you’ve officially begun the aged care journey….. Maybe you have a parent or much loved family member whose health
Ageing is a 'Horror Show' – For Government Finances and Your Personal Assets
We live in amazing times. The ageing of Australia’s population has long been known as a growing problem for government
Plan For Aged Care – 5 Times When You May Need Financial Advice
Like most things in life, when it comes to aged care some forward planning helps. The process of admission into
Do I Need to Sell My Home to Pay Aged Care Bond and Nursing Home Costs?
As financial planners who specialise in aged care advice, one of the most common questions we get asked is: do
Confusion over accommodation bond changes. Are aged care reforms a mess?
Due to the rapidly ageing population in Australia our aged care sector has long been in need of reform. We
Aged Care Assessment Teams NSW: Who is 'ACAT' and What Do They Do?
If admission into residential care and nursing homes is confusing to families, then Aged Care Assessment Teams are often one of
What is an Accommodation Bond and How Do You Pay for Aged Care?
Mum or dad are fine one day, then suddenly they’re in hospital and your local ACAT (aged care assessment team)
Retirement village units & aged care – the value of financial planning: Case Study
Keeping the family home when moving into an aged care hostel can often be the best option. Depending on an
The 5 BIGGEST aged care mistakes to avoid at all costs!
We hear this a lot. It’s probably the most common refrain from people experiencing the aged care process for the
New financial advice team for aged care industry and residents in Sydney
Today, I’m delighted to officially launch the website and blog for Sydney Aged Care Financial Advisers. My colleague Michael Johnson
