by Anthony Keating | Oct 11, 2026 | Aged Care
Yes, in many cases. Acupuncture is on the Australian Government’s Support at Home service list, under “Therapeutic services for independent living” (Support at Home service list). Whether you can use your funding for it depends on your assessed...
by Anthony Keating | Oct 11, 2026 | Aged Care
Acupuncture is generally considered low risk for older people when it’s provided by a registered acupuncturist who knows the person’s health history. Most side effects are minor, such as slight bruising or feeling tired afterwards. A few things need...
by Anthony Keating | Oct 11, 2026 | Aged Care
To arrange in-home acupuncture for an elderly parent, start with a phone call to talk through their needs. Then share their medication list and relevant medical history, agree on who will be present, and choose a time that fits their routine. If they receive Support...
