Your Care

Home and residential choices for older people

Home and Residence Choices for Older People was developed by the Department of Family and Community Services, and aims to help older Australians, their families and those who care for them, with important lifestyle and housing decisions.

This book includes information on:

• how to make sure older people get the care they need
• how to get help in the home
• the accommodation choices that are available and how these choices may affect entitlement to payments and services; and
• payments and services delivered by Centrelink and Government Departments.