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The Room Xchange Podcast

Welcome to Australia's Premier Housing and Rental Podcast. Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder of www.TheRoomXchange.com, hosts an engaging show dedicated to tackling the pressing issues of housing affordability and the rental crisis in Australia.

With a staggering 13.5 million unused spare bedrooms across 10 million homes nationwide, we, as Australia's sole verified house-sharing platform, present a unique solution to address these challenges. These untapped housing resources, often owned by individuals facing multiple interest rate hikes, hold the key to unlocking affordable housing for everyday renters.

Our podcast serves as an essential voice, shedding light on the scarcity of rental supply in various cities, leaving countless individuals without access to affordable housing. We are committed to offering practical solutions and showcasing how our platform provides an instant remedy to the housing crisis, with positive impacts on the environment, society, and sustainability.

What sets us apart? Not only our innovative service but also our exceptional podcast guests. We take pride in featuring industry leaders from the rental and housing sectors, along with government representatives, who share invaluable insights and expertise.

Our podcast creates a platform for our community to share personal stories, fostering understanding and awareness in a supportive space. Beyond entertainment, we firmly believe our podcast makes a genuine difference in the lives of everyday Australians.

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Caring for our Elderly in Australia with Lucy O'Flaherty

October 20, 2022 • Lucy O'Flaherty - CEO Columbia Aged Care • Season 2 • Episode 17

Lucy O'Flaherty, CEO Columbia Aged Care
Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Luck O’Flaherty, CEO of Columbia Aged Care. Lucy and I are going to unpack the process of caring for our elderly in Australia.

In this episode we discuss:

Caring for our elderly in Australia and the choices you have
Dementia and loneliness are two main issues we need to be aware of with our elderly
My Aged Care is a great resource to find out the right information for your elderly care
Be clear about your goals for your care, what you need and when you'll need it
Have an advanced care directive in place which can be set up online
Make sure your family clearly understands your needs and desires when aging
Get your financial plans in order
Have a power of attorney
Make the right preparations so when the time comes your family doesn't have to be concerned about what you want

"We need to find the right ways when caring for our elderly parents in Australia"

Options for living arrangements when caring for your elderly in Australia
In the early stages when you're just needing some company at home and a little bit of help around the place, The Room Xchange is an ideal option. Most unused spare bedrooms are in the homes of elderly people. The spare bedrooms is an untapped resource for both the family of the elderly person and those who are looking for affordable and accessible housing. When it’s only company and some light housekeeping that’s needed, having someone to share your home could be the ideal answer you need. We also have a Matching Service and House Share Agreement process that we can take you through should you need a more personalised approach.

Retirement Villages or Assisted Living are a good next step. These are places where you can still live fairly independently but have the onsite care and help should you need it.

Aged Care Facilities are for when you are closer to the end of your life and require medical care and ongoing support.

"You need to be clear about your goals and decide them early"

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