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Income-tested fee
Residents of aged care homes pay a contribution towards the cost of their care - a daily care fee. This daily care fee has two parts: a basic daily care fee based on a pension assessment by Centrelink or DVA and an income-tested fee. The income-tested fee is assessed and is paid by residents who have private income over a certain level.Read more: About pensioners
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income stream product
An income stream is a regular series of payments generated by money invested by an individual to provide a regular income.Incontinence
Incontinence is the inability to control the bladder or bowel. Incontinence is not just a problem for older people. It can affect men and women of any age. It should not be considered normal. It can be a sign of other health problems. It can often be cured and at other times it can be managed better with the right advice or treatment.Read more: About incontinence
Independent advocate
An independent advocate is a person from an advocacy service who has no relationship with the person they are supporting nor the agency with which that person is dealing.Independent Living Centres
Independent Living Centres provide information and advisory services and have a display of continence products and other aids that assist with day-to-day living.Insulin
Insulin is a hormone needed for glucose to enter the cells and be converted to energy.Read more: About chronic diseases