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Do you need nursing care at home?

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If you are wondering if it is time for supported care at home for yourself or a loved one, there is help available.

While many people continue to care for family in their homes, there are specialist support services available through government subsidised schemes and private services to help care for those most in need.

Research shows that of the 1.2m Australians who received aged care services, only 22% of those aged 65 and over access some form of support or care at home and 71% live at home without accessing government-subsidised aged care services*.

There is help available

The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) helps senior Australians access entry-level support services to live independently and safely at home. CHSP is accessed through My Aged Care, the hub of information for all Australian Government Aged Care Services.

There are many services available through this program including nursing, personal care, meals and allied health services.

Who is Clever Care NOW and what services are available?

Clever Care NOW has over 60 years’ experience providing professional and caring home nursing in the St George area and Sutherland Shire.
We provide government funded and private services including home nursing, patient transport, mobile physiotherapy, day trips and business health programs.

Our home nursing services include:

  • Medication management including injections, drops and tablets
  • Catheter care
  • Palliative care
  • Personal care
  • Stomal care
  • Wound care
  • Wellness checks
  • Geriatric Assessment PAS/RUDAS

We are proud to support people, particularly those over 65 years, to live independently while being cared for in their own home. Each day we endeavour to deliver a professional and high-quality service with compassion and respect.

To learn more about our services, contact the Clever Care NOW team on 9502 3422 or info@clevercarenow.org.au.

 

* GEN Aged Care Data 2017-18