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Navigating Aged Care: Expert Advice On Making The Key Decisions Before A Crisis Hits

by admin | Aug 4, 2025 | Aged Care, Female Leaders, Healthy Aging

Aged care is one of the most confronting—and inevitable—journeys we’ll face and knowing where to start before a crisis hits can help you prepare. How to make those important decisions before the decision is forced upon us.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with aged care advocates Kathy Kirby and Kate Lamont from Thrive Aged Care to unpack the complexities of aged care in Australia.

From early planning and understanding your aged care options, to supporting someone with dementia using the Teepa Snow model, this is the practical guide every Australian family needs.

This episode offers compassionate, clear and essential information to help you navigate this journey with confidence.

In this episode, we explore:

🔹 The current state of Australia’s aged care system 🔹

🔹 Aged care is complex—but with the right planning, it’s not impossible to navigate

🔹 Why early conversations are essential for planning for aging

🔹 Early conversations are the game-changer. Yet many wait until crisis hits. Power of attorney, decision-making documents—even a simple video message—can make all the difference.

🔹 Dementia care requires a different lens. Understanding brain changes can help families respond with empathy, not fear.

🔹 Dementia care insights using Teepa Snow’s communication strategies

🔹 How to identify caregiver burnout and support the carer

🔹 The financial impact of aged care reforms and what’s coming next

🔹 Tools for maintaining self-care and aging well

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