- Daily accommodation payment (DAP)
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This is a daily payment contributing to the cost of your accommodation and is paid periodically ie fortnightly or monthly. This is not a refundable payment. The DAP is calculated based on the refundable deposit multiplied by the maximum permissible interest rate and divided by 365 days. Also see RAD and Combined RAD/DAP
- Daily fee
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A daily charge, in addition to the accommodation payment, payable by all residents. It is a contribution toward daily living expenses such as meals, cleaning, laundry, assistance with daily living.
- Day therapy centres
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Offer a range of therapy services for older people living independently in the community or in aged care homes. Services may include physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy or podiatry.
- Dementia supplement
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Home Care Packages classified as being specifically for clients with dementia. Available over all 4 levels of Home Care Packages.
- Dietitians & nutritionists
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Specialists who assess an individual's needs for healthy eating and nutrition.
- Diversional therapists
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Individuals who provide alternative focus to residents, usually in a group setting, including theme days (eg celebration of Christmas), music hours, card games.
- Diversional therapy program
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These facilities provide and organise chosen leisure and recreational activities as a form of therapy, which are designed to support and enhance the life of the residents, maximising their independence.
- Domestic assistance
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Assistance with everyday household tasks such as dishwashing, house cleaning, clothes washing, shopping and paying bills.
- Donor funded
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Villages generally owned by not-for-profit organisations or church groups. These villages include an element of charitable subsidy and entry is generally restricted to the needy..
- Double rooms
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Form of aged care accommodation where a room is shared by two residents.
- DPS
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DPS Publishing is the registered name of the company producing the Aged Care Guide, Disability Support Guide and Your Retirement Living printed publications, and Aged Care Guide and Talking Aged Care websites. Most commonly referred to as just DPS
