Does the solution to the aged care crisis lie with Australia’s beekeepers?

Does the solution to the aged care crisis lie with Australia’s beekeepers?

Australia’s population aged 85 and older will more than double over the next two decades. Is a crisis inevitable?

  • byMary Ward

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Why you now must plan for aged care during retirement
Opinion
Opinion

Why you now must plan for aged care during retirement

The looming changes to the aged care system announced this week means it’s something we now all need to plan for.

  • byBec Wilson
Most Baby Boomers have had a dream run and should pay more for their aged care

Most Baby Boomers have had a dream run and should pay more for their aged care

The cost of aged care will grow hugely in the coming decade. Older Australians,who have the means to pay more for their own care,should do so.

  • byRoss Gittins
Wealthy would pay at least $20 a day more in aged care overhaul

Wealthy would pay at least $20 a day more in aged care overhaul

An expert taskforce has told the Albanese government that taxpayers should fully cover the care costs of older Australians,but not certain living expenses.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Taskforce recommendations could shake up how we pay for aged care
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Analysis

Taskforce recommendations could shake up how we pay for aged care

While the report ruled out a general levy to pay for aged care,it offered many other suggestions which could shake up the sector.

  • byRachel Lane
Wealthy Boomers should use super for aged care:taskforce

Wealthy Boomers should use super for aged care:taskforce

A government-appointed taskforce says a special aged care levy would not be fair to future generations when older Australians are retiring with growing levels of wealth.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
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Five costly aged care mistakes and how to avoid them
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Opinion

Five costly aged care mistakes and how to avoid them

When it comes to aged care decisions,mistakes can come at a high price emotionally and financially. Here are the pitfalls to avoid.

  • byRachel Lane
Contrary to appearances,the stage 3 tax cuts will leave us worse off
Opinion
Tax cuts

Contrary to appearances,the stage 3 tax cuts will leave us worse off

The stage 3 tax cuts always were irresponsible,and still are. They’ve caused interest rates to be raised by more than needed,and they’ll plunge us into deficit and debt.

  • byRoss Gittins
Anger as Port Phillip Council axes in-home aged care services

Anger as Port Phillip Council axes in-home aged care services

The decision has sparked a backlash from residents and some councillors,who pleaded against the motion in a meeting on Wednesday.

  • byNajma Sambul
‘Frightening’:Council looks to axe in-home aged care services

‘Frightening’:Council looks to axe in-home aged care services

Under the City of Port Phillip initiative,services such as shopping assistance would be outsourced to a private provider.

  • byNajma Sambul
Wealthy Boomers could pay more for meals,cleaning in aged care

Wealthy Boomers could pay more for meals,cleaning in aged care

The federal government is weighing up which Australians in nursing homes should be charged more – and how much those fees will be – as it seeks to address the nation’s rising aged care bill.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos