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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...
Remaining socially connected takes a little extra work as we age. But aged care research shows keeping in touch with the community through clubs and other activities is closely linked to living a healthy and happy life. Kay Martens, a qualified Mental Health expert, and...
Friends for 60 years, Janny and Ray became neighbours at BaptistCare’s The Gracewood Community in Kellyville eight years ago.Becoming friends in the retirement living community just a few years ago, Janny and Ray married after a romance that blossomed despite personal h...
BaptistCare's Willmette respite care in Kellyville makes it possible for local woman Marzieh Brentnall and her 83-year-old mum Olga to get a holiday. For many, taking a holiday is as simple as booking time off work and going. But things tend to be more complicated for f...
Determined to be independent Katherine Brennan has faced the challenges posed by her cerebral palsy with a mix of good humour and persistence. By choosing the right home care package, the BaptistCare in home care service team is helping her embrace ageing the same way.K...
A job in aged care allows you to make a difference to many people while using your current skills as well as continuing your personal development.
If you are providing aged care at home services for someone you love, it's easy to become concerned about their safety while alone at home. After all, falls and related injuries are common among the elderly. With more than 1 million people over 65 using home care servic...
The Grange frees you up to do the things you want to do It took a restart on retirement plans for Ken and Peta Larkin to truly feel at home. “We initially retired in Hay, but we felt a little out of place in a small country town,” said Ken. The couple had lived in Wagg...
A key motivation for retirement includes health protection and ease of living that purpose-built retirement villages offer. With a focus on providing as much support as you need to live independently for longer, BaptistCare retirement villages also deliver much-needed r...
Sometimes location is everything when considering a retirement village. This certainly was the case for Robert ‘Bob’ Weir when he was looking to move back to the Sutherland Shire to be close to his sons and grandchildren last year. His move to BaptistCare Warena Village...
You’ve worked hard, spent wisely and saved up for a rainy day. These are all great habits regarding money, but they are not so wise regarding your home care entitlements. Your support package is about living independently and well, so use it! Don’t wait for a crisis to ...
Yarra Rossa Retirement Village offers a warm welcome Cathie and Rob found that when it comes to retirement villages, Yarra Rossa offers something truly special. If Cathie and Rob were looking for confirmation that living at Yarra Rossa was the right decision, they didn’...
When Joy was younger, she used to dream of a blissful retirement where she could sit on a high balcony and watch the world go by. Now, in her 70s, she spends many mornings on the sun-soaked balcony of her brand-new apartment at Yarra Rossa retirement village, thrilled t...
Having a connection to the community is vital for your well-being and happiness. Whether it takes the form of a trip to the shops, meeting friends at your local club, or keeping up with your hobbies, remaining involved in society will keep you independent and allow you ...
BaptistCare CEO Charles Moore officially opened Canberra's newest retirement living community, Yarra Rossa, on Friday 22 July, continuing the organisation's long history of providing care for seniors in the ACT. Located in Red Hill, the $60m development named Yarra Ross...
BaptistCare honours staff on Aged Care Employee Day BaptistCare is celebrating Aged Care Employee Day on August 7 by taking the opportunity to recognise the dedication of hundreds of long-serving aged care staff, including those working across its aged care services in ...
BaptistCare CEO Charles Moore says Aged Care Employee Day on August 7 is a timely reminder of the commitment of hundreds of long-serving staff caring for older Australians in NSW and the ACT. Mr. Moore says unprecedented staff shortages and the pressures of the pandemi...
What to expect when moving into Residential Aged Care Moving into an aged care home can be a challenging, emotional and exciting time for both yourself, and your family, friends and carers. Beyond the move itself, there are always friendships to be made, conveniences to...
Five reasons to choose a BaptistCare Retirement VillageThere are a lot of different retirement villages out there and choosing the right option can often feel like an overwhelming task for seniors ready to downsize and make a change. We often hear the journeys of our re...
