Feb 22, 2022 | Aged Care, McEwen Investments Advice
A little forethought goes a long way… We were speaking with a family recently about their mother’s evolving aged care needs. For now, the family intends to care for their mother in her home for as long as possible. They can do this with the help of a Home Care...
Mar 16, 2021 | Aged Care, McEwen Investments Advice
Shiny new buildings and swish interior design doesn’t guarantee a high quality of care, and a culture which promotes respect and dignity for the elderly. Currently, there is no system in place which measures and reports on the quality and safety of aged care...
Nov 5, 2019 | Aged Care, McEwen Investments Advice
We will chart a new direction for the sector, bringing a clear sense of purpose and of quality, and a renewed focus on compassion and kindness. Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Interim Report, October 2019 Ten months after its inquiry commenced, the...
Mar 12, 2019 | Aged Care, McEwen Investments Advice
When it comes to home care for the elderly, members of the McEwen team have walked in your shoes. We’ve learnt that not all home care service providers are the same. We also realise that how well you capitalise on your HCP depends on how well you understand the way...
Jun 5, 2017 | Aged Care, McEwen Investments Advice
When contemplating the transition to permanent aged care, the first question which springs to mind for most people is “How much will it cost?”. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer as the cost of residential aged care varies considerably depending on the service,...
Apr 30, 2017 | Aged Care, McEwen Investments Advice
Is the ‘retain and rent’ strategy redundant? One of the big decisions to be made when moving in to aged care is whether to sell or retain the family home. This decision will have both financial and emotional impacts. On an emotional level, there may be a strong...