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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My inspirational quadriplegic recovery storyRecovering after an accident isn't easy. This is the story of how Barney Miller recovered after his, learned how to breathe and stand on his own, and became a quadriplegic World Adaptive Surf Champion.
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Finding purpose over 70 Life doesn't stop after turning 70. Senior adventures can take you sailing the seas and flying in the skies. They can lead to purpose later in life. That is what has happened to 74-year-old Mary Bergstrom who has flown planes and skippered her own 30ft sailboat.
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David has found his aged care support network with Feros CareDavid is a Feros Care customer and is supported by Lisa, a community care worker based in Tasmania. Together they have worked towards helping David rekindle his love for his hobbies - gardening and doing a little woodworking.
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Travelling with a disability - How I travelled the world with Spinal Muscular AtrophyTristram Peters has Spinal Muscular Atrophy and although he was told he would probably never travel, he has conquered Europe and the United States with a few simple travel preparations.
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How in-home care can help seniors maintain independenceLoss of independence is one of the most unfortunate consequences of growing older. Mental and physical decline both play a role in making it difficult for seniors to take care of themselves and manage their own lives. Getting older no longer needs to mean trading in quality of life.
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Christmas then verses Christmas now – How Christmas in Australia has changed! We're feeling nostalgic. We asked our bold seniors how Christmas has changed in the past 50 years. Here are a few gems that they shared with us.
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Christmas Recipe - Port and Plum Layered Jelly Custard Cups Port and Plum Layered Jelly Custard Cups. The luscious flavour of original Port Wine Jelly, creamy custard and summer stone fruit. A dessert recipe suitable for the whole family.
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8 Inclusive Family Holiday Activities – Kids and Senior FriendlyWe've compiled a list of fun & inexpensive family activities and games that accommodate all family members — regardless of age and ability. We call them #InclusiveGames
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Feros Care and Salt Care Partnering to share knowledge and build capacityLocal Area Coordinators from Feros Care have recently started volunteering at Salt Care, where we aim to build the capacity of individuals seeking support as part of the Gawler Community Care Hub (GCC Hub). Salt Care provides an op shop, food assistance programme, low cost counselling services and referrals to clients of the Hub.