Australia’s population aged 85 and older will more than double over the next two decades. Is a crisis inevitable?
The looming changes to the aged care system announced this week means it’s something we now all need to plan for.
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.
An expert taskforce has told the Albanese government that taxpayers should fully cover the care costs of older Australians,but not certain living expenses.
While the report ruled out a general levy to pay for aged care,it offered many other suggestions which could shake up the sector.
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.
When it comes to aged care decisions,mistakes can come at a high price emotionally and financially. Here are the pitfalls to avoid.
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.
The decision has sparked a backlash from residents and some councillors,who pleaded against the motion in a meeting on Wednesday.
Under the City of Port Phillip initiative,services such as shopping assistance would be outsourced to a private provider.
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.