Five things you didn’t know your Home Care Package could cover in 2023

If you’re unsure which services you’re entitled to with your Home Care Package (HCP), or you don’t know what to choose, you’re not alone.

Many HCP recipients miss out on services that could greatly improve their quality of life because they’re not aware of them.

Feros Care is dedicated to helping people make the most of their HCP by tailoring a support plan to their individual needs and allowing seniors to stay at home as long as possible.

While you might be aware that your HCP covers personal care, nursing, and housework, did you know you may also be able to access transportation, minor home modifications, technology training, mobility aids, and remedial massage?

We take a look at five amazing services you didn’t know you could spend your HCP funding on.

Getting out and about

Your HCP can fund transport and personal assistance to attend a variety of activities. Whether you want to go shopping, attend a doctor’s appointment, visit family or participate in a social activity, you can use your HCP funding to get the help you need.

Home modifications

With Feros Care’s Smart Home Modification service, you can have your home assessed to find ways to improve your quality of life with the latest technology.

Technology training and online community 

These face-to-face training sessions are held in the comfort of your home and cover everything from the basics of your device to safely using online banking services and sharing photos with friends and family.

Once you get into your comfort zone online, you could join Feros Care’s Virtual Social Centre to connect with like-minded people and learn new skills.

Mobility aids 

Your HCP can also cover other mobility aids, including a quadruped walker, walking frame, walking stick, wheelchair, pressure-relieving mattress, mechanical devices for lifting you in and out of bed and medical-grade footwear. The Feros Care team can help you decide on the best options for your needs.

Remedial massage 

Your HCP funding may cover complementary therapies that could significantly enhance your wellbeing, such as remedial massage.

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The Home Care Package (HCP) is designed to help seniors’ lives a bit easier at home. It is government-provided, regular, long-term assistance to help you stay healthy, active, connected and living in your own home.

Think of it as a program that helps support your future needs, taking care of things before they become a much larger issue and may end up with you needing to go into residential care.

To find out how you can access these services and check your eligibility, please contact the team at Feros Care on 1300 418 418 or access feroscare.com.au/homecare to fill out the form. Feros Care can take you step-by-step through the Home Care Package journey and answer all your questions.