There are not many guarantees in life, except that the majority of us will eventually grow old and pass on. Ageing and all that comes with it can be scary and daunting as we edge closer to the end of our life. Often it becomes a struggle to complete simple tasks that we once took for granted.
We are more likely to be struck down with disease, accidents and illness and we look back on our lives and begin to ponder what we might have done differently. For some of us, moving into an Aged Care facility might seem like a logical step, accepting we can no longer live alone and we have arrived at this stage of life. While for others who have a strong desire to live out their final years in the comfort of their own home, moving into aged care is simply not an option.
The good news is today the Australian Government is making it a lot easier for individuals and couples to continue living independently at home with the introduction of Consumer Directed Care. CDC offers consumers more choice and flexibility in choosing a home care provider, the type of care and services required, and how and when those services are delivered. Home care providers like Envigor are leading the way in best practice and best value home care, offering a range of in-home care and nursing services by experienced and highly trained professionals.
The types of services available through home care providers range from services such as help with tasks in and around the home, personal care, palliative care, nursing care, post hospital care, dementia care, and respite or short-term care.
If you’d like to learn more about the recent introduction of CDC and what it means for you, check out Aged Care expert and Envigor Executive Manager Tracey Silvester discussing CDC on ABC 24.