How can self-funded home care help me?

1. If you're waiting for a Home Care Package...

In recent months the waiting list for a government-subsidised Home Care Package has grown significantly. That means older people needing home care are having to wait much longer.

The Australian Government’s My Aged Care website warns that even once a person has been assessed and approved for a Package, they can expect to wait months, maybe even more than a year, before they receive it.

Privately funding home care is ideal for those on the Home Care Package waiting list, because it allows them to get care and support immediately, without being locked into an ongoing commitment.

Whether it’s gardening, household cleaning or help with personal care such as grooming, bathing or showering, home care services delivered by an approved home care package provider like IRT will help you live your best life at home.

Then, once the package becomes available, the self-funded services can be stopped or transferred to a government funded package with the same provider.

2. If you're caring for a loved one...

Family members play a critical role in caring for their ageing parents, and often they’re doing it while still raising their children.

Although there’s no official data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, experts conservatively estimate at least 1.5 million people are caring for children and ageing parents at the same time.

It can be a worrying time, as they try to juggle their various responsibilities.

Privately funding home care provides a convenient and stress-free option for these family members to access appropriate care and support for their ageing parents.

If they’re heading on holidays or simply need some respite from their responsibilities for a short period, family members can rely on experienced home care service teams to fill the gap, confident their loved ones will be well looked after.

3. If you’re recently retired…

Recent Roy Morgan research shows the average age of retirement has climbed from 58.2 years to 61.9 years in three years.

Despite this, the number who retire each year also continues to climb and currently 415,000 people leave the workforce annually.

Self-funded home care services are perfect for new retirees keen to make the most of their newfound freedom by getting a bit of help around the home.

In the early stages of retirement, reliable providers like IRT can help with the gardening and household chores, adapting to the changing needs of older Australians. Packages of home care services can easily change according to holiday schedules, health issues and family support.