Choice has produced a number of guides to assist with choosing aged care services.
Is it time these were reviewed and updated. It is a moving target with the RC. Most of the articles date from 2016 or older. Is it true those seeking aged care services for in home support have a 12 month wait for approval? This forces the decision towards entry to a permanent aged care facility.
Our recent personal experiences highlighted a number of issues. These include the lack of options if you are not living in a big city, unreasonable delays in access to in home care packages, and doubtful specialist financial advice services. The accommodation charges which are out of pocket also defy reason.
It is also a reality that many ageing Australians find themselves without options due to personal circumstance or fail to plan well for old age.
Public support for the RC has been overwhelming.
The response from the regulators questionable, although.
BUPA has been in the news with many other concerns raised. One comment has been it is too big for it’s license to be cancelled! 
