May 18, 2022

82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

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Tony, an 82-year-old aged care resident, asked HelloCare if we could help him learn to swim.

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Australia facing shortage of family carers – just as they are most needed

In the past, Australians were largely able to rely on family members to look after them as they grew older. But increasingly, the safety net of family is not available or can not be relied upon. Lisa Kelly, CEO Carers ACT, told HelloCare that the ability of families to provide unpaid informal care for their... Read More

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“I say, dress to please yourself. Listen to your inner muse and take a chance. Wear something that says ‘Here I am!’ today.” – Iris Apfel, 96. Just because a person is getting older, it doesn’t mean they have to let go of their desire to look good. We teach children not to judge a... Read More
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