As individuals age, they may encounter challenges in independently managing their personal care needs and may require assistance from a family member.

The types of personal care activities could be as follows:

• supervising the person to ensure that they do not fall
• moving around the house
• moving to and from bed, chair, wheelchair and walking aids
• moving up and down stairs.
• supervising and/or prompting to ensure they bathe/shower\
• bathing/showering, grooming and dressing
• cleaning teeth and/or fitting false teeth
• using the toilet and/or using continence aids.
• supervising and/or prompting to ensure they eat or drink • mashing and juicing food • feeding food to them • ensuring they do not choke when eating
• explaining or relaying information and messages • reading and signing documents
• helping them to use equipment, such as a hearing aid
• arranging medication to be taken at the correct time
• helping to give or administering treatment (including changing dressings)
• massaging limbs or helping with therapeutic exercises
• operating and monitoring medical apparatus
• prompting or supervising them to take medication
• not letting them wander
• removing them from dangerous situations
• preventing them from damaging property
• preventing them from injuring themselves or others
• monitoring behavior to ensure their safety
• supervising and preventing aggressive behavior
• preventing inappropriate behavior
• reassuring and calming them if they are distressed
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They may also be receiving support from other Commonwealth Agencies to facilitate some of their care needs as well.

This care situation could render you to be entitled to the Carer Allowance.
For a more detailed overview of the Carer Allowance and the eligibility requirements, please consult the following link.