FOR many older Australians, remaining at home for as long as possible is more than a preference. It is essential to maintaining independence, comfort and connection to community.<\/p>\n
Yet navigating the aged care system can often feel overwhelming, particularly when people are unsure whether they\u2019re receiving the level of support they truly need.<\/p>\n
For Right at Home Geelong owners and registered nurses, Edwina Hill and Lacey McKenna, helping people remain safe, independent and connected at home is deeply personal.<\/p>\n
Both long-term Geelong locals, Edwina and Lacey bring more than 40 combined years of healthcare experience to the local community and are passionate about delivering compassionate, personalised support that evolves alongside people\u2019s changing needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe understand how confusing the aged care system can feel for families,\u201d Lacey said. \u201cPeople often don\u2019t realise they can switch providers if they feel unsupported or if their care needs have changed.\u201d<\/p>\n
As care needs change over time, older Australians deserve services that adapt with them.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s help around the home, personal care, companionship, nursing support or specialised dementia care, having responsive and flexible in-home care can help people continue living safely and confidently in familiar surroundings.<\/p>\n
Right at Home care begins with understanding the individual<\/strong><\/p>\n Edwina said one of the biggest challenges for families is understanding how to access and navigate support services available through government-funded programs such as Support at Home.<\/p>\n \u201cWe take the time to guide people through every step \u2013 from the initial conversation through to care planning and ongoing support,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery person\u2019s situation is different, so care should never feel like one-size-fits-all.\u201d<\/p>\n Right at Home conducts a free initial consultation to review both immediate and future needs.<\/p>\n Every in-home care participant \u2013 whether funded privately or by government \u2013 receives a personalised care approach tailored to their unique circumstances, goals and preferences.<\/p>\n Services are designed to evolve as needs change, ensuring continuity of care and peace of mind for both participants and their families.<\/p>\n