Assisting elderly with eating and drinking.
At Lucky Care, we specialise in feeding assistance for older Australians, aiming to elevate their nutritional oral intake while preserving independent living. Our Care Managers are here to offer continuous, personalised support to assist your daily life.
What’s included in this service?
We understand that having meals is more than just a necessary function; it’s an integral part of our daily lives that brings added joy and social interaction. That’s why our customised services go beyond mere sustenance.
Services you could be eligible for:
- Meal preparation tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Feeding assistance like ensuring the elderly are sitting upright for meals.
- Hydration management to ensure the elderly consume the proper amount of water.
- Monitoring nutritional intake for their health condition.
- Assistance with maintaining an enteral tube for feeding for individuals with inadequate or unsafe oral intake.
- Safety assessment to reduce choking hazard for older Australians with swallowing difficulties whilst they eat.
Who it’s for?
You may require assistance with eating in various situations, for example, after surgery or facing a health condition.
These services are specifically designed for:
- Older Australians who are facing swallowing difficulties when they eat and drink.
- Older people with dementia or Alzheimer who may forget how to consume food or liquids.
- Post-stroke individuals who find taking a meal challenging.
- People with digestive disorders.
- People struggling with arthritis or other mobility problems who find preparing a meal and eating a challenging task.
- People require assistance in meal preparation.
- Elderly who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition due to medication side effects, poor appetite, or other health issues.
Personal care delivered across Australia.
We support clients with personal care delivered by carers in all locations. Regardless of where you live we will support you to receive the care you need. We work closely with our clients and their family to keep them living safely in their own homes. Whether you need a few hours or around the clock care each week, we will allow you to find a dedicated care team local to you to keep you safe at home.
How life is better with Lucky Care Care.
- More choice and control.
We will give you more choice and control to choose who delivers your care and services through your Australian government-approved Package.
- Low fixed fee, nothing more.
We charge one low, fixed and transparent fee to support you.
- Experts in self-management.
We were Australia’s first self-managed Provider. Whether you have low-level or complex care needs we have options to help you.
Our pricing.
Our pricing is simple and transparent. We help you pay the lowest cost possible from your Home Care Package funding. The full cost of your care with us is unbeatable when you look at both our low and transparent fee, and the market rates you can hire your care workers at. We help you get more from your Home Care Package funding.
- Level 1
This provides basic support and assistance for individuals with low care needs to help them remain independent at home.
- Level 2
Offers a moderate level of support and services for individuals with increasing care needs, focusing on enhancing their well-being and comfort at home.
- Level 3
This level of funding supports clients with intermediate needs.
- Level 4
This is the highest level of Home Care Package support.
Chat with a Care Expert to find out about care services in your area.
Benefits of these services:
- Enhanced nutritional health to maintain your health.
- Simplified meal preparation allows you to spend more time on other enjoyable activities.
- Reduced stress for your family or caregiver.
- Improved oral intake and enjoyment during mealtimes.
- Independence and dignity during meal time with expert support.
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Other personal care services for the elderly.
We provide personal care services from grooming to checking the batteries in your hearing aids, allowing you to maintain your independence and continue living comfortably in your own home.
Medication Prompting/ Management
Carers can assist you with ensuring you fight illness while receiving in home care by reminding you to take your medication.
Dressing Assistance
If you have an injury or a loved one need assistance to dress, this personal care service is available.
Continence Support
Involves assistance and strategies to manage bladder and bowel functions effectively.
Eating & Drinking Assistance
Providing assistance and strategies to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
Bathroom Assistance
Aid and guidance from carers to support you in using bathroom facilities and maintaining personal hygiene.
How to set up your personal care services.
We help you get your personal care started quickly to ensure you get the support you need to continue living safely and happily at home, delivered by the carers you choose. With us it’s easy.
step 1
The first step is to speak with one of our Care Experts and we will discuss which option will best suit you and your care needs.
step 2
Our friendly Care Experts will arrange the signup documents for you to complete online so you can get your services started as soon as possible.
step 3
And you’re ready to get your services started! With Lucky Care you have the ability to choose from our huge list of amazing service suppliers or bring your own carers onboard.
FAQs
We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions to help guide you through the Home Care Package process. We know it can be confusing, but we hope this helps to explain some of the most commonly confusing topics.
A Home Care Package (HCP) is funding given to older Australians through a government-subsidised program to provide long-term support for elderly individuals who want to continue living independently at home.
There are four levels of Home Care Packages each with a different level of funding. Level 1 is the lowest amount of funding and Level 4 is the highest that an individual can receive.
At Lucky Care we have the largest list of service providers in Australia which is growing every day. At Lucky Care we don’t lock you into using our staff at inflated costs, instead we broker our services nationally. This means you have the freedom to choose and find care workers right for your situation, local to you.
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Book a free tele-consultation.
Interested in a phone call with our team? Our free consultation, led by a dedicated Care Expert, covers everything Home Care Packages, fees, and answers your questions. During this call, we’ll attentively listen to your unique care requirements and present the available options to assist you in maintaining your independence at home.
To schedule your consultation, simply choose a suitable date and time on a weekday from Monday to Friday, between 10 am and 4 pm (AEST). Our Care Expert will promptly call you within half an hour of your selected time.
Feel free to bring any questions you may have to the discussion, and we’ll be there to provide guidance every step of the way.
