NEWS&VIEWS

On Your Side

Debra Nicholl, CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy, explains the essential work the group does.

At Elder Rights Advocacy, we recognise and acknowledge the challenges and complexity of caring for an older person either at home or in an aged-care facility. Our professional, highly skilled advocates can provide up-to-date, relevant information to help carers make informed decisions relating to care and services for the older person.

From step one in contacting My Aged Care to assessment, choosing a provider, care planning and ongoing

AN “EASY” OFFER

Meal delivery service

Lite n’ Easy believes the secret to ageing well is to eat well. Its tasty, nutritious and affordable meals are designed to promote healthy eating, wellbeing and a better quality of life for older Australians. The service is designed to make life easier too, with no shopping, cooking or cleaning required.

As a special offer for the Autumn issue of ACG, Lite n’ Easy is giving new customers 30% off* their first delivery negotiations with providers, we are here to stand beside you and ensure that your rights and the rights of the older person are respected. At Elder Rights Advocacy, we hear from carers and family members who are in conflict over the care of the older person, and who are stressed and overwhelmed by their situation. Our advocates are here to stand beside you and work at your direction always with the older person and their perceived interests guiding the way.

The aged-care journey need not be an onerous one when you have the right support in place. Elder Rights Advocacy is a free, confidential – and, when they order online at liteneasy.com.au using the promotional code ACG30%.

If you are a Home Care Package recipient and new to Lite n’ Easy, call them on 13 15 12 and mention this offer to get the normal importantly – independent service that exists to give voice to the older person and their representative. We are here to uphold your rights and to remind providers of their responsibility to deliver person-centered and culturally appropriate care that meets the assessed needs and preferences of the older person. Good communication and consultation are key when it comes to successfully engaging with aged-care providers, so please do not hesitate to contact Elder Rights Advocacy if you need any assistance, at era.asn.au or 1800 700 600.

30% co-payment credited on your first delivery.

*Valid for new customers’ first delivery only. Cannot be used with any other offer.

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant

• 10g sea salt flakes

• 50ml extra virgin olive oil

• 2 small onions, finely chopped

• sea salt flakes, extra, and freshly ground pepper

• 1tsp finely chopped garlic

• 1 x 10cm-long rosemary stem, leaves stripped and finely chopped

• 20ml apple cider vinegar

• 550g overripe tomatoes, roughly chopped into 1cm pieces

• ½ cup cooked brown lentils

• 2 tbsp tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

• 60ml olive oil

• 100g bocconcini, torn into pieces

• 60g parmesan (freshly grated, if possible)

• fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley, chopped, to serve