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Low-level care
Low-level care is for people who need some help, but do not have very complex ongoing care needs.
Low care includes:
- accommodation-related services — furnishings, bedding, general laundry, some toiletries, cleaning services, all meals, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and the provision of staff on call to provide emergency assistance, and
- personal care services — assistance with the activities of daily living, such as bathing, going to the toilet, eating, dressing, moving around, maintaining continence or managing incontinence, rehabilitation support, and assistance in obtaining health and therapy services.
Related topic: Accreditation standards
Ageing in place
Ageing in place refers to aged care homes that offer both high and low-level care, and to situations where it is possible to stay in the same home if your care needs increase.Read more: Ageing in place
Common questions on this topic:
- Granddad needs to go into a high-level care home. He requires meals in line with our religion. Will we have to pay extra for these meals?
- How private are rooms in aged care homes? Will staff just come in like they do in hospital?
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