Aged Care
Ever wondered what life is like for a Feros resident? Wommin Bay Village’s Rod Bartrim is only too happy to tell you!
94 years young, Rod is the self-proclaimed “happiest old man I know.” Around one year ago he made the life-changing decision to move into the Feros Care Wommin Bay Village, a hop, skip and a jump away from beautiful Kingscliff Beach.
Here we look at this groundbreaking program through the lens of much-loved Feros Care Registered Nurse and Virtual Care Clinician, Michael O’Hagan. Michael knows first-hand that Virtual Nursing has been a game changer for many, and a highly effective means of catering to the evolving needs of our clients.
Including a charity in your Will is a powerful way to achieve something extraordinary as your legacy. It’s your love letter to the future, enabling you to help make a real difference in the world beyond the here and now. And with ‘Include a Charity Week’ upon us (4th – 8th September), now is the perfect time to write your FREE online Will!
Feros Care is celebrating a milestone with the MyFeros Portal, technology allowing seniors to easily manage crucial aspects of their in-home care, now boasting over 2000 users.
Continually evolving and improving, we see more and more clients joining the platform every day and enjoying its multitude of benefits.
One thing’s for sure, when you look at nursing student Zahra Fox, the words ‘aged care’ don’t exactly spring to mind. Eclectic, yes. Cool, for sure. Edgy, most definitely. Aged care worker…not so much. But, this bright haired, keyboard playing, snowboarding enthusiast is a part time residential care worker at Feros Care’s Bangalow Village. And in her words, she “wouldn’t be anywhere else.”
Addrian Carelse is passionate about many things. He loves fishing and the outdoors, describing himself as a dedicated ‘sun-chaser’. He loves spending time with his beautiful wife, whom he also supports in a carer capacity. And last but definitely not least, he loves his job as a Community Support Worker at Feros Care, where he makes a real difference in people’s lives every single day.
How a Feros Care Short Term Restorative Care program provided the home modifications and assistance necessary for Maggie to remain living independently.
Did you know your Home Care Package may cover assistive equipment and technology that can help you stay independent and safe in your home? Here are the top seven products our clients love.
As Feros Care client Alice’s balance declined, she had become more susceptible to falling over and was feeling more vulnerable. She was also very aware of the stress it was causing her family so when she heard about Feros Care’s personal alarm systems, she was keen to set the wheels in motion.
Feros Care client Alphy* knows first-hand how simple it is to stay on top of your Home Care Package services with the MyFeros portal. Straightforward and easy to navigate, she wants to spread the word that regardless of your age or technical skills, it’s a fantastic value-add that has helped her stay organised and in-control.
Beyond nursing and housework, your HCP could give you access to technology training, home modifications and much more. Find out how to make the most of your funding.