Elderly Healthcare - Tailored Medical Services for Seniors
Elderly Healthcare FAQ
What is my Aged Care?
My Aged Care is a contact centre and website which serves as the starting point for access to government-subsidised aged care services. Access to My Aged Care can be gained by self-referral, or requests from carers or health and aged care professionals.
What are aged care services?
Aged care provides support for older people to help them with everyday living and other needs. Find out about the services we fund, how to access them, and what you need to do as a service provider to deliver our aged care programs. Find out about aged care services and what we are doing to improve them.
What is residential aged care?
Residential aged care for those who can no longer live independently at home. Continue to design sound policy and deliver a range of services to support independence and wellness for older Australians, including providing aged care information and assessment of needs through My Aged Care.
Where can I find information about aged care services?
Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services. You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs. You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Learn about the COVID-19 vaccine program for aged care.
How can I help with my health care as I get older?
We can help with the costs of your health care as you get older. We also offer support for carers. Aged care doesn’t have to mean you stop being independent and active. If you plan for it in advance, you can make informed choices about what suits you. It’s important to find out what the options are and discuss them with your family.
Elderly Healthcare References
If you want to know more about Elderly Healthcare, consider exploring links below:
What Is Elderly Healthcare
- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ageing-and-health
- https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/about-aged-care
- https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/older-people/older-australians/contents/aged-care