Understanding Aged Care... in Melbourne and Victoria

Caring for a good age of life

When seeking out services for aged care in Melbourne or Victoria it can be quite daunting. That’s why Benetas make this time in your life a little easier by taking you through all the aged care choices available.

Glossary of terms

Visit the Department of Health and Ageing's website for a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the aged care industry. 

Types of Aged Care in Melbourne and Victoria

There are a variety of care options with Benetas: low care and high care; either in your own home or in a residential care facility, as well as respite and dementia-specific care.

 

Residential Aged Care in Melbourne and Victoria

1.    Residential care

Residential care allows older people to be cared for around the clock in a safe, secure and stimulating environment whilst being surrounded by experienced carers. Residential care can often open up new horizons with daily activities and a whole new group of friends. Dementia-specific care units are also available.

Home Aged Care in Melbourne and Victoria

2.    Care at home

The Government funds two aged care packages that provide a similar level of care to that which would be provided in a residential care facility. If you would prefer not to receive a package or you do not meet the eligibility requirements for a package, you can organise your own help in the home through services like Benetas @ Home  on a full cost basis.

Aged Carers Respite in Melbourne and Victoria

3.   Respite care - a break for carers

Respite services support carers in their caring role. This allows carers to do the things they may not be able to do whilst they are caring such as shopping, enjoying sports or socialising. Benetas offers a range of high and low care options including day, overnight, emergency and weekend care through three respite and day centres.

Dementia Aged Care in Melbourne and Victoria

4.    Dementia-specific care

To meet the growing need within the community for dementia-specific services and support, Benetas has a number of specialist residential and community care day programs. These are specifically designed to assist older people, their families and carers to more positively manage dementia. There are also dementia-specific programs to assist those who wish to remain in their own home.

Call our free aged care advice line if you need assistance on 1300 23 63 82.

Or click the following links to locate your nearest aged care Victoria or aged care in Melbourne service.