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How the system works
What is service or care co-ordination - NASC?
What is NASC? After you have had an interRAI assessment, and if you are eligible to receive services, you will probably be referred to someone known as a service or care coordinator - these teams are commonly referred to as Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC). They will discuss the...
Financial & legal issues
Are rest homes free for the elderly?
No, rest homes and residential care facilities are not free for older people. Paying for, or contributing towards, rest home care and other residential care services is your responsibility, much like any other living arrangement. Eldernet lists providers who meet certain requirements and have a Maximum Contribution (MC) limit. This...
Ageism
Everyone seems to have a say in my life now. Is this ageism?
Why does everyone feel like they can have a say in my life now that I’m older? Without knowing your individual circumstances the simple answer is probably, simply because you're older. All older people will understand this question as it’s either happening to them, or they’ve seen it happen to...
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