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How to choose an aged care home

June 22, 2020

Choose an aged care home for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. Find out what you should look out for, and how to decide if a home is a good fit.

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Residential aged care

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission: Everything You Need To Know

December 20, 2021

If you're seeking aged care, or know someone who is, knowing the rights of older people is vital. The Commission can help. Talk to our experts for more advice.

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December 20, 2021

Residential aged care

Quality of life in residential aged care

December 20, 2021

Life in residential aged care can be extraordinarily rewarding. We will dispel the myths, discuss the data and show you how wonderful life can be. Let's talk.

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December 20, 2021

Palliative Care

What are the aims of palliative care?

November 8, 2021

It's important to know what palliative care aims to achieve. We've created this guide to help inform you.

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November 8, 2021

Day Respite

How to find the best short term respite care

April 21, 2021

Looking for the best short term respite care in Melbourne? Medical & Aged Care Group offers exceptional short term respite with fantastic carers and services.

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April 21, 2021

Day Respite

How much are weekly fees for respite care?

April 21, 2021

Looking for weekly fees for high quality respite care? MACG have excellent value options for respite care in Victoria and Melbourne to suit a range of budgets.

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April 21, 2021

Day Respite

How to find the best short term respite care

March 1, 2021

Make sure you enjoy a break stress-free with the right respite care for your needs. Discover the Medical and Aged Care Group difference for your respite care needs in Melbourne today.

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March 1, 2021

Day Respite

Who pays for respite care?

February 15, 2021

Respite care is available for day visits, short term or emergency care. Speak to MACG today and find out about respite care government subsidies to ensure your respite care is affordable.

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February 15, 2021

Day Respite

How many days respite is a primary carer entitled to?

February 3, 2021

Wondering how many days of respite care you are eligible for? Speak to MACG today and find out about accessing emergency respite care and residential respite care (including dementia care) today).

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February 3, 2021

Day Respite

How many hours of respite care are you allowed?

February 3, 2021

Medical & Aged Care Group provides warm, welcoming and home-like respite care across Melbourne and Victoria. Find out how many hours you can claim with this short guide.

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February 3, 2021

Day Respite

Do you need an ACAT/ACAS assessment for respite care?

January 14, 2021

Anyone wishing to enter respite care is required to undergo an assessment to find out the level of care that person will require. This assessment is known as an ACAT/ACAS assessment.

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January 14, 2021

Day Respite

NDIS funding for respite care

January 14, 2021

Melbourne Aged Care Group offers respite care for emergency, day and short-term stays to give you and your carer the peace of mind you need.

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January 14, 2021

Day Respite

Understanding respite care fees

January 7, 2021

In this guide, we've put together a straightforward explanation of the costs of respite care. See for yourself just how simple and affordable quality respite aged care can be.

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January 7, 2021

Day Respite

How do you qualify for respite care?

January 5, 2021

Respite care is an essential element of aged care services delivered in Australia. If you are eligible, you can access up to 63 days of this care service, giving you and your carer a break from traditional care duties.

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January 5, 2021

Day Respite

How much is respite care per day?

November 11, 2020

Looking to book in for respite care but concerned about the cost? Read on to find out all about the costs of respite care and how to put that money to best use.

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November 11, 2020

Day Respite

Does Medicare pay for respite care?

November 2, 2020

Does Medicare cover respite care? Let us walk you through the financial side of a respite stay so that you can get the right level of support and care.

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November 2, 2020

Day Respite

What is emergency respite care?

October 14, 2020

Sometimes, urgent situations occur, but this doesn't mean people receiving care supports are left without. Find out what is included in emergency respite care.

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October 14, 2020

Day Respite

How long can someone stay in respite care?

September 28, 2020

You can access up to 63 days of subsidised respite care in a financial year, to help give you and your carer a break from your usual care arrangements.

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September 28, 2020

Day Respite

What is long term respite care?

September 17, 2020

Long term respite care offers you and your carer time and space apart. And at MACG, we provide rich lifestyle programs to keep you busy and active.

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September 17, 2020

Residential aged care

Your guide to community services for seniors

June 18, 2020

Victoria has many services available for seniors. We can help you navigate they system and make sure you get the right help for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

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June 18, 2020

Palliative Care

How to improve the comfort of loved ones in palliative care

June 17, 2020

When a loved one is experiencing a terminal illness, it can be a challenging time for both you and them. Find out what you can do to make their experience more comfortable.

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June 17, 2020

Residential aged care

Cultural sensitivity and differences in aged care

April 6, 2020

Your loved one will be cared for with full respect for their cultural and linguistic heritage. MACG is devoted to every resident, and is a trusted name for round-the-clock aged care in Melbourne.

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April 6, 2020

Residential aged care

How to talk to your parents about aged care

March 6, 2020

Talking with your parents about aged care is a tough, but necessary step to improving their quality of life. Here's how you can move forward with sensitivity.

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March 6, 2020

Palliative Care

What's the difference between palliative care and hospice care?

February 10, 2020

Palliative care and hospice care are different ways of caring for people as they approach the end of life. While they have similar aims, there are real and important differences you should know about.

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February 10, 2020

Residential aged care

What do the Aged Care Quality Standards mean for me?

January 2, 2020

All Australian aged care homes must now meet these eight care quality standards, providing reassurance for aged care residents and their loved ones.

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January 2, 2020

Residential aged care

How to compare aged care homes

January 2, 2020

With so many different aged care homes offering their services, how can you be sure that you're choosing the best one? Follow our guide to find out.

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January 2, 2020

Day Respite

What can you expect from day respite care services?

January 11, 2019

Day respite care services are a popular option for those who don't need or want to live in a residential care home full-time. Find out what kind of day respite care services we offer.

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Jacinta Jarutis

January 11, 2019

Residential aged care

What do residential aged care facilities include?

January 10, 2019

There's more to an aged care facility than the home itself. It's also important to make sure residents are being looked after emotionally, as well as physically, and to provide recreational activities to suit all interests.

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Jacinta Jarutis

January 10, 2019

Residential aged care

Is my loved one is safe in their aged care home?

January 9, 2019

We have written this guide to give you an understanding of the rights of aged care residents and their families, the obligations and responsibilities of care providers, and how to find out if a provider is maintaining the level of care they should be.

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Jacinta Jarutis

January 9, 2019

Maintaining health and wellbeing in an aged care home

January 7, 2019

We care about the health and wellbeing of the communities who live and visit our aged care homes. Here are five ways in which we encourage healthy living in aged care.

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January 7, 2019

Residential aged care

What to consider when choosing an aged care home

January 6, 2019

There are a few different things to look out for when seeking the right aged care home. You'll want to make sure the home meets your lifestyle needs, and feels like an inclusive community. Find out what makes our homes so special.

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Jacinta Jarutis

January 6, 2019

A career with Medical & Aged Care Group

Residential aged care

10 of the best apps for seniors

January 3, 2019

From keeping a journal tracking any pain you're feeling, to mindfulness meditation and fitness trackers, you can live a healthier lifestyle in your aged care home with these top 10 phone apps.

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Jacinta Jarutis

January 3, 2019

Residential aged care