1300 794 970
Needing support doesn’t mean needing aged care.
If your parent is living at home and not coping with daily life, aged care isn’t the only answer. Aged care is commonly resisted by older people for a variety of reasons – including the fact that they don’t want to move to an institutionalised environment or accept that they need high level care.
This is demonstrated by recent research released by the Productivity Commission1 which reveals around one-third of those approved by the government for residential care delay their entry by choice. In other words, they would rather be at home in a familiar environment (even if they’re not coping) where they have a sense of agency.
Assisted living at The Alba is a life-enhancing alternative for those people who need daily support but don’t need 24/7 care like that of someone who needs to go into residential aged care.
The assisted living apartments at The Alba offer luxurious, easy living and are designed to support older people, without loss of independence. Every resident remains in control of their life, including how much support they choose to receive from us. Our services and support packages include cooking, cleaning, heavy laundry, walking the dog and more. All of which can be dialled up or down, as required.
To explain further we’ve broken down the differences between assisted living and aged care.
| ASSISTED LIVING | AGED CARE |
|---|---|
| Independence and personal freedom are retained | A dependent environment without independence or agency |
| Residents can dial up or down the level of care serviced based on personal circumstances and by choice | High care needs are pre-determined, and residents have little choice on what type of care they receive |
| Residents can freely enjoy a range of facilities compatible with those offered in independent living communities | Shared facilities are limited and their use is typically supervised |
| Apartments are luxurious, spacious and fully self-contained | Accommodation is typically a single room with an ensuite but no kitchen |
| Freedom to live life according to your own timetable | Time is scheduled, which can feel restrictive |
| Pet friendly – critical in providing companionship, a sense of purpose, opportunities to socialise and better cognitive function | Pets are often not permitted |
| Decreased risk of falls, depression and social isolation, improved wellbeing and happiness | Ageing residents can sometimes feel as though this is the last resort for the final years of their life |
1 Productivity Commission Report on Government Services, January 2024
An assessment is required for your eligibility for assisted living. While support packages are flexible, it is important that we determine the level of support that you require.
To find out more about our assisted living community, book an appointment to chat to us on 0477 775 786.
More Reading
Meet the teamat The Alba Join us for our ‘What is Assisted Living’ event at The Alba Join us for our Seniors’ finance information session at The Alba Discover what life is like at The Alba
Create a custom brochure to download and discuss with family, without any screens
