Aged Care
In the lead-up to Anzac Day, one of our most important national occasions, our residents at both Wommin Bay and Bangalow Villages gathered for a special service to remember the brave men and women who served our country. It was a time for everyone to come together and pay their heartfelt respects to our heroes, past and present.
Prahb’s episode of SMASHING! celebrates her unique journey and how her culture enriches her work and the lives of those she cares for. It’s another example of how diversity, passion, and personal stories are not just welcomed but celebrated at Feros Care. Prahb, with her engaging personality, her love for food and family, and her commitment to her clients, perfectly embodies the spirit of what makes Feros Care different.
Effervescent 83-year-old Feros Care client, Lenore, an ex-nurse and ex aged care volunteer, certainly knows the importance of social interaction – particularly as we age. The lovely Lenore speaks about her experience with our Social Groups as a participant, and with a wider lens due to her background. She explains that they are a great motivator for seniors feeling displaced and seeking fulfillment, with many benefits for overall wellbeing.
Just as our trailblazing Feros Care team members aren’t your typical aged care workers, 76-year-old Darryl Ferney isn’t your typical aged care client.
Boasting an eclectic backstory with a rich tapestry of interesting and downright cool professional and personal highlights, he’s about as vanilla as a rainbow paddle pop. In other words, Darryl obliterates the ‘boring and beige’ stereotype sometimes associated with his age group, and is the personification of an aged care recipient reframing public perception.
Approaching 91-years-young, Anne experiences poor balance and loss of muscle strength which have affected her mobility, and restricted her basic day-to-day tasks. Thankfully, she found Feros Care Exercise Physiologist, Danielle, and has seen vast improvements. This increased mobility has helped her get back to doing the things she loves, and empowered her to continue living independently.
Paulette is actively changing perceptions about aged care. When Paulette tells people she’s still working in physiotherapy at 81 they have their doubts. “I find the first misconception is, she’s old, and therefore she’s frail. Followed by she’s old, therefore she can’t be with it,” Paulette reveals. Paulette’s story has been brought to life in Feros Care’s groundbreaking new documentary series, SMASHING!
Easter is just around the corner, which means we can expect an influx of traditional faves like chocolate, hot cross buns, and fish and chips. As these three Easter ‘staples’ can have nasty implications for people with diabetes, poor heart health, and other health conditions, here are some delicious alternatives so that you can still indulge in the joys of the season!
You’ve heard us talk about how easy (and game-changing!) it is to switch Home Care Package (HCP) providers to Feros Care, but it’s not just us tooting our own horn – it’s our clients too.
Take Dianne and Keith for example. Feeling unloved and unvalued by their previous provider, they decided enough was enough and it was time to break up. Now blissfully coupled up with Feros Care, they couldn’t be happier with the services, level of care, and the genuine interest our team has shown in helping them live their best bold life at home.
Like many people, the Covid-19 pandemic was a very difficult time for 75-year-old Alan. After experiencing blood pressure issues and being referred to Feros Care for monitoring via the Virtual Nursing program, he discovered the groundbreaking VSC platform.
This proved to be a life-changing decision and three years on, he has never looked back. In fact, his passion for the platform has only continued to gain momentum, with Alan holding the record for attending the most VSC sessions in 2023!
Softly spoken, sweet-natured, and truly dedicated to her work, it’s undeniable that Deepa Shrestha is an asset to the residents and her colleagues at Feros Care’s Wommin Bay Residential Village.
Her story from arriving in Australia in 2017 with no formal qualifications to becoming Clinical Manager at Wommin Bay is an inspiring one. Fostering special connections with the residents who have become like family, Deepa personifies why Wommin Bay is a haven for happy, holistic, and bold ageing.
Not only are these nifty devices a breeze to activate (all you have to do is talk!), but they help keep you safe at home and make daily life so much easier. Feros Care Home Package clients, Faye and Graham, can vouch for this first-hand, and “wouldn’t be without them”.
Not many people can say they’ve ‘worked’ with the same person for over 15 years, but Marion Fleming can. And what’s more, she’s never looked back.
A respected and popular Feros Care Community Support Worker, Marion spends her days doing what she loves; helping aged care clients, including the unstoppable Daisy. 95 years young, full of life, and as sharp as a tack, it’s not hard to see how this lovable ‘pocket rocket’ has inspired Marion to stick around for a decade and a half.
