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02-02-2024 09:21 AM
02-02-2024 09:21 AM
Aged, disability
Hi I am stage 3 kidney disease , heart problems. With diabetes bugger.
Anyway contacted my aged care got a assessment done prior being diagnosed with kidney disease
And was awarded level 2 now waiting for level 3 or higher.
Only problems I have my carer is on chsp and needs home maintenance help.
As do I there is zero home Maintenance for us both.
We need plumbers, electrical etc
To help us stay in our home.
I rang ALL of the providers zero does maintenance at all
I rang my aged care zero providers
I rang everyone to get help
I don't need people to sit and me give them tea and a biscuits
Every single carer aged and dsp should email health ministers write a quick email we need that help to stay in our home longer. Our pension does not cover all the extra costs
Please help guys one single email
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02-02-2024 02:31 PM - edited 02-02-2024 02:35 PM
02-02-2024 02:31 PM - edited 02-02-2024 02:35 PM
Re: Aged, disability
Hi @Misshappy,
I am very sorry that you are in such a difficult situation right now, especially with your current health concerns. I understand how disheartening the My Aged Care system can be at times. Especially with constant changes to approved services, which can be very frustrating.
So I know I've got this right, you've been approved for a Home Care Package Level 2 and are now awaiting approval for level 3 or 4. And you don't have a current provider?
I'm wondering if you've heard of OPAN? Which stand for the Older Persons Advocacy Network. They are a wonderful support for people navigating the My Aged Care system. Here is their website:
I also love your idea of us all banding together and trying to inspire some change, that would be very empowering.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care,
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