Aged Care Planning – What You Need To Know

Considering a move to an aged care facility can be very difficult for all the family. It is often an emotionally-charged decision, with the added stress of working through the financial complexities.

For many, the prospect of entering aged care is something that is rarely discussed, let alone planned for. Yet like most modern countries, Australia has an ageing population, and the provision of quality care is in high demand.

While the government offers aged care assistance packages, decisions ultimately need to be made by the families concerned – and this often means the adult children.

DMG Financial Planning has completed thorough research into Aged Care and the challenges faced by adult children in making the right decision.

Key findings from the research include the following challenges:

  •   Coming to grips with the complexity of the system.
  •   Understanding and meeting aged care costs.
  •   Achieving the most appropriate financial structure for assets.
  •   Making decisions regarding the family home or other property.
  •   Making informed financial decisions under pressure.
  •   Working through estate planning issues.

 

Want to start aged care planning?

There are a number of options to consider when planning the transition to aged care, including:

  • Staying at home: this option is often combined with local services to provide extra support.
  • Retirement homes and villages: this is now a common option, with villages offering in-house services and a sense of community.
  • Residential nursing homes: these are facilities that include a greater level of nursing care.

The right one to choose depends on individual circumstances, including what is available where you live.

 

What is the cost of aged care?

The costs associated with aged care can be difficult to navigate. The final cost will depend on a number of factors including:

  •   Income and assets.
  •   Current status as a pensioner.
  •   The level of care required.
  •   The fixed and variable costs required by the aged care service.

 

How can DMG Financial help you make the right aged care decision?

At DMG, we have financial advisors who specialise in the aged care sector. They understand the rules and regulations and can de-mystify the complexities in your particular situation.

Julie Irving has a strong record of helping many clients from Gippsland and beyond successfully transition to aged care.

Your Next Steps

We are here to assist you in making informed financial decisions to secure financial certainty. We are very open about fees and will provide a quote before you commit to our services.  Give our friendly office a call to arrange a conversation with our specialist aged care advisors.

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Our team can:

  • Facilitate a meeting with all decision makers, either in person or online to encourage family collaboration.
  • Review aged care fees, income, assets and pension entitlements.
  • Provide a statement of advice (a financial plan) that will act as a road-map for navigating all the options.
  • Assist with all-important estate planning.
  • Assist with the aged care facility meetings.
  • Prepare and review the paperwork to satisfy the facility along with the pension and tax requirements.
  • Be by your side. We are here to help throughout the structured review process.
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Donald

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The team at DMG assist with financial matters not only with business’s, but with managing super funds on a personal level, so I get the most out of my savings. I feel confident with the way I am kept informed. Also the office staff are always helpful. I value their honesty with what is happening with my money.

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Iain

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Deborah C.  Abbotsford

Thank you so much Julie Irving for all your invaluable advice and assistance, I know the family and I are hugely appreciative as you relieved so much stress for us at a difficult time.

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DMG takes the time to understand where I am at, help me plan for the future. I bounce ideas off them and they help me along my journey to look after all my money matters.

Kerry

Ben and the team at DMG has taken the stress out of our retirement so we can relax and enjoy life. Everyone involved at DMG is friendly and helpful.

Michael – Gippsland

Thank you for your help with our finances it makes retirement enjoyable.

Michael – Gippsland

Lee Grant

Julie listens and understands us, giving us peace of mind. She helps you to manage your finances and fully understand all governmental changes etc.

Susan bland

The advice provided by Michael was easy for me to understand. He showed me how to access Centerlink and preserve my funds while lowering my debt. The advice helps you understand how to maximize your capital in retirement.

Maureen

Charles is always sensible, reliable and utterly professional whilst still presenting himself almost like a family friend. We are happily coasting along with the belief that our money is being invested as well as it can be, and that hopefully we won’t have to worry about financial matters unduly for the rest of our lives. The team at DMG look after everything financial, for people at every age of their adult life.

Trevor

Charles provides rational, up to date information as/when required. He’s a reliable point of contact and provides peace of mind in controlling my funds.

John, from the military sector

We have been a client with Ben Lancaster for 17 years. Having a financial advisor gives us peace of mind and confidence. In the short term, we know that our money is being managed effectively. In the long term, we can be confident that our retirement goals will be met.

My wife and I were in our mid- to late-twenties when we were introduced to Ben. We had a bit of money saved up between us, and we were looking to do ‘something’ but did not have a firm idea of what that ‘something’ was.

With Ben, we never got the feeling we were being ‘worked’. He is a local Gippsland guy who studied in Melbourne and returned to settle back into life in regional Victoria with his young family.

John, from the military sector

Kevin

DMG carefully make sure our money is working effectively for us through these turbulent times. They provide us with a relatively secure investment strategy that meets our need. Real sense of a small, rural, personal company looking after OUR interests.

Bev

I would like to extend my gratitude to Julie for her professional ethics and her kind nature which she offered to me during a very difficult time. My elderly mother entered an aged care facility, at the same time as my husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and since passed away. Knowing that I could receive advice at any time was a great comfort. Also thanks to Jessica.  Regards Bev

Kerry

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R & M – Qatar

You have been managing our superannuation funds for more than ten years. Your advice has always been complete and honest, and if we had any queries you were more than ready to answer them. You worked closely with our accountant in finding the best solutions for us as our circumstances kept changing. You helped us to get through the global financial crisis with minimum damage. You have our full trust to the extent that you are managing also our children’s superannuation funds.

You have shown great care and understanding in the past, and we are looking forward to you managing our finances in our retirement.”

R & M – Qatar

Colin

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Roslyn Pearce

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Fiona Hobbs

I would highly recommend Julie Irving. I have been battling with Centrelink and my fathers retirement village where he owns a unit 2 1/2 years after going into residential care. I have been financing my father with his RAC as his unit is just sitting there. No one was willing to help me so this ended up costing me $600 a fortnight to keep him in a descent facility. It is now ending as Julie has given advice and spoken to the powers that be.She knows what to ask where as a beginner I had no idea. Forever grateful.

Fiona Hobbs

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