Older people often don’t seek advice when they are considering a change to their living or housing arrangements. Sometimes this is because they don’t know who to ask, and because their issues are so personal. Please help your older friend, neighbour, client or family member to access the information in this guide and to contact support agencies such as the Older Persons ACT Legal Service (OPALS).
This guide is about the things that are important to everyone – family relationships, money and a place to live. Many older people choose to move in with family members so they can get the care they need as they get older. These arrangements often work well for everyone involved, but at OPALS we know things can take a turn for the worse. Unfortunately, it is usually the older people who suffer the consequences, and this is often avoidable.
The guide will help you think through the possible personal and legal outcomes of any new arrangements before you make changes. It provides information and lists services that offer confidential advice. This guide will also help you if you have already made any of these changes.
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