Home & Lifestyle Summer 2022

Central Coast Retirement Lifest yle

Enjoy nature at it's very best! What makes the Coast so magnetic? Known for beautiful beaches, pretty local villages, boutique hotels, stunning coastal terrain, best eating spots, great shopping and lush national parks, the Central Coast makes for a perfect place to live. Our stunning beaches, breathtaking bushland and picturesque hinterland region with so many hidden gems is waiting to be explored. Breath in that fresh coastal air and take advantage of our diverse and beautiful landscape. The perfect place to enjoy a relaxing and fulfilling retirement, with easy access to the many services you require to make your life easier. Make the Central Coast your forever home today.

Get started with Aged Care Before you need it! S alvos Home Care provides a range of tailored services such as domestic assistance, clinical care, assisted transport, social support and more, to help older Australians live independently in their own homes and communities for as long as they choose to. Fiona Sanders, General Manager of Community Care, says that what she loves most about Home Care is its focus on supporting people to age in a familiar environment, independently and surrounded by things that they love. “I think that's the most important thing about us being able to deliver services to people in their homes,” she says. Accessing Government subsidised home care funding can be a daunting process for most. Salvos Home Care team offers obligation free assistance in navigating through the aged care system. “We can assist by finding out what funding you're eligible for and help you go through that process,” Fiona says. Fiona’s advice is to initiate the process before care is needed. “As people age, they will need help in some aspect of their daily life,” she explains. “Don’t wait until you realise you are unable to do all those household chores you used to manage easily. It can take time to get the aged care assessment and the report back saying you're eligible for home care support. After that, depending on package and priority levels, it could be a while before you're allocated a home care package. It's worth noting that the package can always be put on hold if it's not needed at that time. We can help with starting the conversation earlier and assisting with the process before the need arises.” For more information, contact Salvos Home Care Central Coast Team on 1300 111 227 or visit www.agedcare.salvos.org.au

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