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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 23, 2025

4 min

How to avoid selling house to pay for nursing home in Australia?

In 2023–24, Australian governments spent over $21 billion on residential aged care services. For many families, this raises the urgent question: **How to avoid selling house to pay for nursing home in Australia?** Fortunately, there are several financial strategies available to protect your most valuable asset.

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Oct 22, 2025

4 min

What are care homes called in Australia? The comprehensive guide to residential aged care

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately 5.8% of Australians aged 65 and over were in permanent residential aged care in 2022-23. Navigating the options can be complex, and a common question that arises is: what are care homes called in Australia? Understanding the terminology is the crucial first step to finding the right support.

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