There's always something happening at Feros Care, whether it's how we're using technology to improve our clients' lives or the adventures of our clients and their care workers.
Here we have handpicked our favourite Feros stories, as well as blogs on travel, food, technology, health and wellness. It's all about helping you live a healthy and connected life!
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Overcoming vision and hearing impairment: Tann family finds the right touchEleven year old Alex is blind and profoundly deaf, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming Adelaide's most loved little firefighter. He lives his life to the fullest with the help of his father, Local Area Coordinator Phillip. Read his story here!
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Support worker is changing an 89-year-old’s life for the betterAlan Hill has a secret weapon in his mission to keep living independently well into his 90s – his friendly support worker Ashliegh. Read their story!
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Embracing gratitude and changing attitudes: Lisa Cox on disability, loss, and looking for workDisability advocate Lisa Cox is acutely aware that she’s lucky to be alive – as she says, it’s astounding that as a 24-year-old she survived a stroke which left her on life support for two months and thrust her into a future of disability.
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4 expert tips for maintaining mobility at homeMobility is easy to take for granted until it’s lost or diminished. When it becomes challenging to get out of bed, walk up steps, reach into a cupboard or hang up washing, many people can become discouraged. But they shouldn't be!
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Respecting personal pronouns - for beginnersTo help us remain an inclusive and welcoming organisation, we are focusing on education in the LGBTQIA+ space for our team. We’ve noticed confusion around personal pronouns so we've put together an introduction to help foster understanding.
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Life on their own termsFrom styling the hair of royalty and creating award-winning pottery to making the front page of national newspapers, Christian James and Greg Baker have lived what they call “a very full life”. Read their story!
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Understanding pain with Feros CareSeniors and those living with a disability have the highest rates of chronic pain in our community. Learn about the latest in pain management techniques from Sarah Beaumont, Virtual Care Team Manager.
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90-year-old returns to the director's chair with film about aged careFilmmaker Alan Harkness walked the red carpet for the premiere of Village Life, his latest creation – at 90 years of age. read about his past of film-making and watch the documentary here!
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Life as an amputee: From being stuck inside to jet skiingWhether it be going bush to compete in gel blasting with his son, riding his mountain bike or hitting the water, the NDIS participant has found a new lease on life in reconnecting with his passions and hobbies. Read his story!