Fun Day at the Footy for Freedom Residents

Lorraine and Norman, both 89, have been married for 46 years, and though they are both experiencing some of the challenges associated with ageing, they continue to work together as a team, and their love and support for each other, along with a little help from the community, has enabled them to continue living happily... Read More

Maurie Voisey-Barlin specialises in engaging aged care residents that have been deemed ‘unreachable’ by staff and family. See how techniques like ‘smartassery’ and ‘mutual mischief’ are helping residents re-engage by tapping into their ‘cheeky’ side. Read More

  If a resident wishes to come to dinner in their night clothes, they are well within their rights to do so. However, a HelloCare reader is concerned that staff cuts at the aged care facility where they work are forcing busy care workers to make the decision on the resident’s behalf, because it saves... Read More