Learn how your caring responsibilities evolve when a parent moves into residential aged care, including ongoing support roles and working with aged care.
Key areas covered:
- If my parent is in an aged care home, does my role as a carer end?
- What responsibilities do aged care homes take over from family carers?
- Can I still be involved in decisions about my parent’s care in aged care?
If my parent is in an aged care home, does my role as a carer end?
No, your role as a carer evolves rather than ends. While the aged care facility takes on primary care responsibilities, you continue to play an important role in emotional support, advocacy, and quality of life decisions for your parent.
What responsibilities do aged care homes take over from family carers?
Aged care homes take over the day-to-day physical care, medical supervision, meals, and accommodation needs. They are responsible for delivering funded aged care services according to your parent’s assessed needs and ensuring appropriate staffing and care standards are maintained.
Can I still be involved in decisions about my parent’s care in aged care?
Yes, you can and should remain involved in decisions about your parent’s care. You can work with the aged care provider on care planning, attend care reviews, and help ensure your parent’s preferences and needs are met. You also maintain an important advocacy role for your parent’s wellbeing.
