If you’re wondering if self-managing a home care package (HCP) is an option for you, today’s episode is all about our experiences with Mum and Dad. For some people, self-management is the perfect model for them.

For other people, depending on their circumstances, a traditional provider is a better option. Understand what’s involved in self-managing and make an informed decision on which model is right for you.

In this episode:

• People’s situations determine which package management model is right for them
• Mum’s and Dad’s cases and why we use the providers we did
• Switching from a traditional to a self-managed model
• Advantages of self-management
• Challenges when self-managing a home care package
• Self-management is not for everyone
• Supported self-management is another option
• What to consider before you choose to self-manage a HCP
• Understanding what to do if your health changes significantly
• Your relationship with your provider is a partnership
• What to look for in a self-managed provider
• Justifying expenditure using package funds
• Cost saving should not be the main reason for choosing self-management

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More about Your Aged Care Compass podcast: 

Do you support an older loved one at home and you're ready to give up because it’s just too hard? Your Aged Care Compass is for you.

We're Coral and Michelle, the sisters behind our business, See Me Aged Care Navigators.

Coral is a registered nurse with over 30 years’ experience in both health and aged care. A former assessor with the aged care assessment team, an advocate and author, there’s not much Coral doesn’t know about Australia’s aged care system.

Michelle is a former pharmacist with over 30 years in the public health and private sectors of pharmacy. Michelle is the client care manager for our business. 

Our story started as one of supporting our parents to remain in their own home, to be as independent as possible and remain connected to their community. When we eventually needed extra support, we achieved this because we know Australia’s aged care system so well. We knew what programs could assist us and our parents.

Your Aged Care Compass podcast brings together not only our personal experience in supporting our parents but also our vast professional experience in supporting other families to keep their loved ones at home. 

We'll help you makes sense of Australia’s aged care system and bring you topics related to ageing as well. Legal, financial, health, forward planning and more.

 Your Aged Care Compass will guide you clearly and compassionately to the right support at the right time for your ageing parents and loved ones. 

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Mentioned in this episode:

Pharmacy Guild