More and more Southern Plus home care clients are choosing to use a personal alarm to support them to remain independent and living in their own home for as long as possible. The personal alarms, which are offered through security provider Blueassist, come in the form of a lightweight, slimline pendant which can be worn on the neck or…
We chatted with Mary Butterworth, whose mother Julie is a Southern Plus home care client, to find out about the benefits of home care for not only the recipient but also for their loved ones. Julie Butterworth is 89 and lives independently at home in Myaree. Happily married to husband Bill for more than 40 years, they lived…
The national home care waitlist – how it works The Government funds a limited number of Home Care Package (HCP) places in Western Australia. The national waitlist has received a lot of criticism by the aged care sector, consumers and medical professions. However, there are some options that you may not have considered or even realised are available…
Do you need home care services now, but you haven’t yet been approved for a Government-funded package? If so, you might want to consider Southern Plus Private Plans. Oliver Warr, Southern Plus Head of Sales said many people don’t realize that if you choose to pay for your services privately then you do not need an ACAT assessment…
Australia has a rapidly ageing population with increasingly complex health needs. While the population can, on the whole, look forward to living a longer life, many people will be living with one or more chronic diseases. Chronic disease can have a profound effect on the health and quality of life of seniors, not to mention the financial burden of long-term…
Now that the rain has cleared up and spring is in the air, it is the perfect time for spring cleaning! Spring is the time to clear out your wardrobe, clean out the garage or get up to speed with the gardening; however caring for a home takes a great deal of time and energy which can become…
We understand the importance for carers to feel supported in their vital role. This includes having a much-needed break or time away to focus on their own health and wellbeing. If you have found yourself saying no to social events, not getting enough exercise or losing touch with your own sense of well-being because you are a carer for an…
STEP 1: Register on My Aged Care The first step to getting a Home Care Package is to contact My Aged Care (the national entry point to Australia’s aged care system) by calling 1800 200 422. You will be asked questions over the phone to help work out your needs and care arrangements. STEP 2: Free assessment by…
Home and Community Care (HACC) Funding is now known as CHSP From 1 July 2018, Home and Community Care (HACC) services for older people in Western Australia, will be funded and managed by the Department of Health through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). If you are currently a Southern Plus client receiving HACC services including domestic…
The Mediterranean diet has long been linked to good health and increased longevity and, combined with quality home care from Southern Plus, has helped Northbridge local Margherita Da Campo continue enjoying life at home. Margherita, who recently turned 90, moved from her native Italy to Western Australia in 1963. Like many Italian families at the time, she started working in…
