Home is where the heart is. For most of us, our homes are filled with cherished memories and are the places where we feel most comfortable and truly ourselves.As we age, maintaining our homes can become difficult. BaptistCare’s provides home care services in Sydney NSW ...
A sense of independence is crucial to most people’s sense of wellbeing and enjoyment of life. We understand this and offer a range of home care services designed to keep you independent, safe and secure in your own home. Our Allied Health home care services may be just ...
BaptistCare is excited to announce the organisation has been acknowledged in the 2022 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List, ranking tenth in the Government, Education and Not for Profit list, from over 750 nominated organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The orga...
BaptistCare NSW & ACT is one of many aged care providers hoping the federal election will be a catalyst for change to safeguard affordable and quality aged care for future generations, as fresh research shows the sector remains top of mind for voters. Polling of vot...
At a time where women are returning to violent relationships due to lack of housing, you can help us walk them to a safer home. Brigit* fled her husband, who had abused her physically, financially, and psychologically for many years, after he turned on his children incl...
Palliative care is an important part of the genuine care that we deliver in our residential aged care homes. In this blog, we explore palliative care and hear from Jill Dexter, Residential Manager at BaptistCare Carey Gardens in Canberra, on the importance of achieving ...
Roy’s Home Care Choice Is Clear Families are looking for innovative ways to support their ageing loved ones with home care services in Sydney, when their own time is also so limited; sandwiched between the increased care needs of ageing parents, and the growing demands ...
For many, nursing is a life-long commitment to the service of others. And for Jill Dexter, Residential Manager of BaptistCare Carey Gardens in Canberra, this year marks an incredible 50 years of dedication to her rewarding profession. Today, in acknowledging Internation...
Clever solution for independent living With help from BaptistCare’s in home care services, Betty Marks is overcoming challenges caused by frailty and vision loss to live a full and happy life. At 89, Betty Marks’ mind is as sharp as ever, but after a series of health is...
Finding purpose and passion in a shed With 53 years of experience working as a solicitor, wearing a suit every day and dealing with high pressure clients and deadlines, Peter was great at his job. But what came after that? That’s the question Peter struggled with as h...
Follow these five tips to keep yourself or an older loved one warm, safe and healthy this winter.
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Out And About With Chris Chris, a retired truck driver is one of many seniors whose quality of life and independence has blossomed with the help of BaptistCare’s in home care services.When Chris’ wife and the love of his life, Valerie died seven years ago, Chris’ world ...
From grey hair through to ‘senior’s moments’, ageing brings a wide range of changes to our bodies and minds. Those who cope best tend to be great at adapting and at making the most of what life offers. Home care offers you the freedom and flexibility to stay active and ...
While most of our BaptistCare chaplains serve our residents, clients and staff, our civil chaplains are dedicated to providing support to people in prison, bringing them meaning and hope in a place of loneliness, isolation and despair. Jericho Nyatoro is one of two cha...
With the cost of living escalating, times continue to get tougher for people living on the margins, particularly those unable to sustain suitable housing, let alone afford heating bills over winter. As the cold weather settles in, a warm community and a hot meal are hel...
Nearly half of Australians are worried about making ends meet, according to recent Vote Compass data1. Rated as the second most important issue for voters prior to the Federal election, economic pressure on individuals and families really starts to pinch when it comes t...
Home really is where the heart is and by taking a few simple steps, choosing the right government funded home care services and choosing a reputable home care service provider will allow individuals to access appropriate home care, many older Australians can live comfor...
The redevelopment of BaptistCare’s historic Carlingford site is making significant progress, with the bottom half of the site progressing towards lodging a Development Application for a Seniors Living Village. The Seniors Living Village will provide industry-leading car...
Technology can be used to detect wandering behaviour, or to find a person who has wandered and become lost. Below are some suggestions on assistive technology and environmental adaptations that can support the independence and safety of a person living with dementia, an...