Research has found 94% of Australians aged 18 to 54 are very concerned about the cost of aged care. This includes costs for themselves, as well as for their parents.

Our own Jennifer Langton joined Bryce Holdaway and Ben Kingsley on The Property Couch podcast to discuss the three stages of retirement and why most people don’t think beyond stage one.

People accessing care services including individuals, carers, families and consumer groups are encouraged to share their experiences of the aged care system.

The 2023 Intergenerational Report features an ageing population and rising demand for aged care as key themes impacting our economy and society over the next 40 years. These trends reinforce the need for Australians to seek aged care advice.

Older Australians thinking about aged care and their future, might have been relieved to see that aged care fees were unchanged in the recent Federal Budget. But there were changes that may impact your later life planning decisions.

As we approach the end of another year, many people will be looking forward to the festive season and the chance to slow down and catch up with family, particularly older parents. But it can also be an opportunity to start planning ahead for older parents with aged care personal advice.