GC_Over_50s_March_2024_No_106

3 What is a Home Care Package? A Home Care Package provides Government funded services that can help you remain at home for longer, as well as providing choice and flexibility in the way that the care and support is provided. What services can you access under home care packages? Call today (07) 5528 1643 or visit homecareassistancegoldcoast.com.au Government Approved Provider We provide high level professional care, in the comfort of your own home. Our dedicated team of skilled healthcare professionals are able to support and assist you in keeping your dignity and comfort as you age well. We offer 24/7 personalised on-call support and care from our trained carers and nurses. Local Approved Government Homecare Package Provider Home Care Packages We help you stay home, stay connected and stay in charge. • Social Support and Companionship Support/transport to go appointments, shopping and social functions. • Meal Preparation Nutrition, cooking and hydration needs. • Personal Assistance Grooming, bathing, dressing, continence and mobility • Respite Care Assisting family members to take a well-deserved break with needed. • Cleaning and Maintaining the Home Washing windows, clearing gutters & other services as needed. • Medication Prompting Ensuring the right medication is taken at the right time. • Laundry Washing, drying, ironing and organising. • Pet Care Walks, feeding and other care to keep your pet happy and well. • Gardening Keep your garden beautiful with weeding, lawn mowing, pruning. • Nursing, Allied Health and Therapy Services eg: speech therapy, podiatry, occupational or physiotherapy services and other clinical services such as hearing and vision services. • Mobility and dexterity, providing walking frames, bed rails, pressure-relieving mattresses, etc. Eligibility - Home Care Packages Home Care Packages are open to seniors over 65 years of age, or over 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, who need: • Ongoing services • Multiple services, eg: personal care, gardening, light housekeeping, etc. • High Level Support such as complex nursing care Local Home Care Provider To get approved for services you need to register with the Government’s My Aged Care. If you phone us on 55281643 we can complete a referral to My Aged Care to get the process started. Our Passion, Our Dedication for caring for the most vulnerable... Home Care Assistance is CHANGING the WAY the WORLD AGES.

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