How's it work, what's the deal. Can you get financial assistance from the government or something?
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Aw le_disco - Bob's not that old!
my mum has assured me she will giving herself the green needle and i will not have to worry about this.
bob isnt actually my dad
My rule is Dads can live with us, Mums' going to the home.
my mum used to be the director of a nursing home, so she knows all about the nice ones and the ones that give inmates kerosene baths.
that means she knows to mind her p's and q's as she ages....
the financing is pretty complicated and varies according to whether it is classed a hostel are low or high care. There is also an asset test.
Try here for starters
http://www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au/internet/agedcare/publishing.nsf/Content/Where+to+start