There are a couple of main options for the management of your home care package funding. These are self-managed or fully managed. There is also a hybrid which is a supported self-managed option.We talk about the different management models and the pros and cons for each. Think about what to consider before you sign up with a provider based on how you’d like your package to be managed.Regardless of which option you choose, you must always sign up with a provider. In this episode: Can I self-manage my home care package?Considerations for self-managementDo I have to sign up with a provider?The differences between self-managed and fully managed optionsThe fees that providers chargeWhy self-management can be difficult for some peopleWhat our families and clients have experienced with different management options.  Resources Mentioned Which Home Care Package Model is Right For Me? | SeeMeACNHome Care Package costs and fees | My Aged CareLet's Talk ConsultationRelated Episodes Episode 7: Home Care Packages Episode 10: Dementia and cognition supplementConnect with Coral Wilkinson: Instagram  LinkedIn  Follow See Me Aged Care Navigators:See Me ACN websiteFacebook Instagram  More about Your Aged Care Compass podcast: Do you support an older loved one at home and you're ready to give up because it’s just too hard? Your Aged Care Compass is for you.We're Coral and Michelle, the sisters behind our business, See Me Aged Care Navigators.Coral is a registered nurse with over 30 years’ experience in both health and aged care. A former assessor with the aged care assessment team, an advocate and author, there’s not much Coral doesn’t know about Australia’s aged care system.Michelle is a former pharmacist with over 30 years in the public health and private sectors of pharmacy. Michelle is the client care manager for our business. Our story started as one of supporting our parents to remain in their own home, to be as independent as possible and remain connected to their community. When we eventually needed extra support, we achieved this because we know Australia’s aged care system so well. We knew what programs could assist us and our parents.Your Aged Care Compass podcast brings together not only our personal experience in supporting our parents but also our vast professional experience in supporting other families to keep their loved ones at...

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