Senior Care: In-Home Support from Senior Helpers
As Australians age, more families are searching for quality senior care that offers safety, independence, and compassion. Senior Helpers delivers personalised in-home care that supports older people to live comfortably and with dignity. This article explores the various services Senior Helpers offers, helping families understand how to access government funded support and create tailored care plans.
What Is Senior Care?
Senior care includes a wide range of services designed to help older people live safely at home. Unlike aged care homes or residential aged care facilities, Senior Helpers focuses exclusively on in-home support. Services include personal care, help with daily routines, companionship, and specialised health care.
People aged 50 and over may qualify for support through aged care programs, depending on their health and living situation. The goal of senior care is to enhance quality of life without requiring a move into institutional care settings.
Types of In-Home Senior Care Services Offered
Senior Helpers offers several types of health and aged care services:
- Personal Care: Help with showering, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
- Companionship: Social engagement, conversation, and mental stimulation.
- Meal Preparation: Nutritious meal planning and cooking in the client’s home.
- Medication Management: Ensuring medications are taken correctly and on time.
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support: Specialised care plans for clients with cognitive decline.
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Supporting comfort and dignity at home.
- Respite Care: Short term care to support family carers.
- Live-In and 24/7 Care: Continuous care for high-needs clients who wish to remain at home.
All services are delivered by trained professionals who are committed to upholding high standards set by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Government Support and How to Access It
Senior care in Australia can be subsidised through programs administered by the Australian Government. The two main programs are:
- Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP): Offers entry-level support for older people to stay at home longer.
- Home Care Packages (HCP): Provides more comprehensive support tailored to individual care needs.
To access aged care through these programs, clients must go through the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT or ACAS). Once assessed, individuals may access government funded services based on their level of need.
Senior Helpers helps families understand the aged care act, apply through the aged care website, and get the right plan in place. Their team provides support throughout the process – from assessment to service delivery.
Supporting Diversity and Early Care Access
Senior Helpers is committed to inclusive care, offering culturally safe services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. People aged 50 and older who identify as Indigenous or who face specific health challenges may access care earlier under government guidelines.
Why In-Home Senior Care Over Residential Options?
Unlike traditional aged care homes, Senior Helpers provides all services within the comfort of your home. This avoids the stress of relocation and allows clients to maintain routines, privacy, and familiar surroundings. With in-home care, older people receive one-on-one attention that adapts to their lifestyle.
How to Get Started With Senior Helpers
Getting started is easy. Senior Helpers offers a free consultation to understand each client’s needs. From there, we help families apply for CHSP or home care packages and build a care plan that meets government requirements. Our team is available Monday to Friday to guide families every step of the way.