Top 10 questions to ask service providers about quality of aged care

Aged care is a complex component of financial advice. To make things easier we provide financial planning strategies which help you determine costs, affordability and optimal payment arrangements. When looking for a suitable aged care facility you want to consider location, cost and quality of care. These are out Top 10 questions to ask service providers about quality of aged care.

1. In what ways can I be involved in my loved ones daily life?
2. How do you regularly improve the quality of care and services?
3. What have you achieved in the past when it comes to quality improvement programs?
4. Are residents, their families and carers involved in improving quality of care?
5. What are you doing to make sure people are a healthy weight?
6. How do you ensure life fulfilment with the residents?
7. In what way do you encourage physical activity and exercise?
8. How do you ensure the safety of the residents from themselves and each other?
9. Where can I find more information about your privacy policy?
10. What feedback did you get from your accreditation audit?

Questions like these can be used to help gauge the quality of care residents receive and decide which aged care services and facilities are suitable. If you know someone who is transitioning into aged care book at meeting at our Brisbane wealth management office today.

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Source: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/quality-and-complaints/questions-to-ask-service-providers-about-quality-of-aged-care

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