Need to move a parent or loved one into residential aged care? Glen James and financial adviser Nathan Fradley explain the four types of fees, what changes from 1 November 2025 and different ways to pay for aged care. They cover:

👉 the first steps in seeking aged care support

👉🏼 four key fees: accommodation (RAD/DAP), basic daily, means-tested & additional services

👉🏽 changes from 1 November 2025

👉🏽 why you don’t have to sell the family home straight away

👉🏾 updating Centrelink to avoid surprise bills

👉🏿 why lending money to a parent can backfire

👉🏻 case study: $1.6m home, $20k cash, $69k annual care costs

👉 options & strategies for funding aged care

👉🏼 strategies for couples when only one partner needs care

Connect with Nathan: https://www.nathanfradley.com.au/

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Xg1tGdw8Y2s

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