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Other Services and Facilities

 

Other Services and FacilitiesWithin the broader definitions of Aged Care Facilities you may need additional or specific needs services. Here are some other services offered which may be of assistance to you
Extra services
Some aged care facilities may offer you a higher standard of accommodation, food and services for an additional daily fee. They may also charge an accommodation bond for both low and high-level care when receiving extra services.
Short-term care
Short-term care, which is referred to as ?Respite Care? is that care which is undertaken for a short period with the understanding that the person will return to their home. Respite Care can occur through a planned or emergency basis.
Transitional care
The Transition Care Program is aimed at helping you improve your independence and confidence after a hospital stay. It works by providing low-intensity therapy and support as part of an ongoing but slower recovery process, giving you and your family more time to determine whether you can return home with additional support from community care services, or need to consider the level of care provided by an aged care home.
Other specific needs
Some aged care homes offer specialised services for particular groups such as veterans, people who live in rural and regional areas, people with a disability, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people who are socially or financially disadvantaged.

Some aged care homes offer specialised facilities for particular conditions, such as dementia, mental health, falls, and continence management. If you require these services, you will need to discuss them with the managers of homes you are considering.
Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) are designed specifically for rural and regional areas, and bring together a range of health and aged care services under one management structure.
Independent Living Units are residential communities that offer a range of services for independent older people, and are regulated by state and territory governments.

 
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