82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled
Tony, an 82-year-old aged care resident, asked HelloCare if we could help him learn to swim.
An 82-year-old aged care resident asked HelloCare if we could help him learn to swim. With the help of generous people and our aged care gift-giving platform, Connect the 40%, we were able to make it happen and his dream come true!
Queensland native Gilbert ‘Clive’ Marshall has celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family, with the World War II ship builder proving you can enjoy independence beyond your 90s.
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Media Release: Royal Commission The Royal Commission’s next public hearing will run over two weeks in Sydney, commencing on 6 May 2019. At the hearing the Royal Commission will inquire into the quality and safety of residential aged care, with a focus on care for people living with dementia. Australia’s population is ageing and there...
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“I don’t want to have to go into aged care when I grow old.” A phrase not uncommonly heard, and often punctuated by a shudder of apprehension. Sadly, there’s a stigma attached to aged care that hasn’t made it appealing to those of us who may one day need it. Continued reports in the media...
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