Aged Care Financial Advice -- the Sage way

Bruce Baynes has had first-hand experience when it comes to the emotional rollercoaster of navigating the aged care system.

It wasn’t until Bruce Baynes, founder and director of Sage Care Advice, faced the struggle of his own father entering aged care that he realised how difficult the process can be for the elderly and their families.

“I had no idea of the Centrelink forms and paperwork involved, pressure to find a suitable facility and all the approvals needed from a clinical assessment and government level,” says Bruce an Accredited Aged Care Advisor.

“I found the experience daunting as I thought it was just a matter of getting the numbers right. There’s a lot more to this that people need help with.”

With over 20 years experience in providing financial advice, it was the catalyst for Bruce to create his own business, dedicated entirely to helping the aged care sector with funding issues. Sage Care Advice was established in 2017 and has grown to become a dedicated team who are passionate about helping their clients make smart decisions based on the right information and advice.

A finalist in the Sunshine Coast Business Awards and the only business of it’s kind on the Sunshine Coast, Bruce says he and his team are delighted to make a difference to people’s lives at a very difficult and highly emotional time in their lives.

“We started with three of us and four and a half years later we now employ an additional four staff and still have the same passion for what we do. I have a wonderful team who all get on so well and all are like family to me. We all love what we do.”

“I’ve lost all my hair navigating the system so others don’t have to,” laughs Bruce

With a little preparation and support from the right professionals, families of those entering aged care can avoid a lot of stress. This allows them to focus on what is important, being with their loved ones, during what is often an emotional time.

Sage Care Advice, is Sunshine Coast’s leading aged care financial planning firm. Contact the team for a cost-and obligation-free appointment on 07 5322 5333.

To download the step-by-step guide to aged care, visit www.sagecareadvice.com.au