What Does a Home Care Package Cover for Bathroom Safety?
If you or a family member has a Home Care Package, it may be possible to fund bathroom safety equipment, including the installation cost, through your package budget without spending a dollar of your own money. Most people don't know what qualifies until they've already bought something themselves. Here's what's covered, what isn't, and how to access it properly. Key takeaways Grab rails, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, non-slip mats, bath boards, and bath lifts are all commonly funded under HCP assistive technology budgets Minor home modifications, including grab rail installation, can also be funded Major structural renovations (wet room...
- Tags: aged care bathroom modifications, aged care funding australia, bathroom aids HCP, grab rails home care package, HCP bathroom safety, home care package bathroom, home care package bathroom modifications, home care package bathroom safety, home modifications aged care, minor home modifications, what does a home care package cover
Bathroom Safety Checklist for Seniors: 5 Zones to Check Today
Use this bathroom safety checklist for seniors to spot risks across 5 zones: toilet, shower, bath, floor, and lighting. Most fixes are quick and low cost.
- Tags: ageing at home, bathroom aids, bathroom safety, bathroom safety checklist, bathroom safety for elderly, fall prevention, grab rails, home care package bathroom modifications, raised toilet seat, senior safety, shower chair, toilet aids
