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Dryandra Residential and Community Care Inc (DRCC) and Baptistcare are pleased to jointly announce that leading, accredited provider, Roshana Group, will be assuming ownership and management of Dryandra Residential Care from 28 February 2020, pending approval by the Dep...
Pedal power has arrived at Baptistcare Gracehaven Residential Care in Rockingham, much to the delight of 93-year-old resident Annie Jones. Mrs Jones was one of the first to put her hand up for a ride on the special Cycling Without Age (CWA) trishaw now visiting Baptistc...
Every Tuesday afternoon a group of Year 9 students from Aquinas College visit Baptistcare Gracewood Residential Care to spend time playing games and quizzing residents on everything from the rules of Scrabble to what school was like in the 1940s and ’50s. Belinda Mele, ...
Family, friends and the Manjimup community recently came together for a fun-filled open day at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care. Highlights of the day included tours of Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care, kid’s activities, a sausage sizzle and various market stalls ...
Baptistcare Bethel Residential Care in Albany was delighted to host the inaugural Baptistcare Golf Day for the local community at the local Golf Club. Golfers travelled from all over the Great Southern and beyond to enjoy a lovely day out on the fairway, followed by som...
Residents from Baptistcare Bethel Residential Aged Care in Albany were thrilled when local wildlife rescue group Healing Hands stopped by to host a ‘meet the joey’ afternoon tea as part of Seniors Week 2019. The baby kangaroos loved the affection from residents and snug...
For a decades-long story of friends and family, look no further than octogenarians Esther Friend and Janet Johnston, who have been friends since their teens and whose eldest children fell in love and got married. Esther’s and Janet met in 1949 through a church group in ...
When Baptistcare Bethel Retirement Village resident Patricia Gammon made the move to retirement village living, she had no idea that she would soon become a Scrabble star at the adjoining aged care facility. Wanting to give back to her community, the 84-year-old decided...
For evidence of one of the latest music trends, look no further than Baptistcare Yallambee Residential Aged Care in Mundaring where residents have been taking ukulele lessons. The newly popular four-stringed folk instrument first made an appearance at Baptistcare Yallam...
While going to a music concert is something most people take for granted, for 72-year old paraplegic and Baptistcare Home Care customer, Susan Edmonds, it can be a logistically and physically challenging experience. But when the country music fan heard Australian music ...
They love unconditionally, never judge and always know who needs company or an extra cuddle. They are the much-loved pets who have become an important part of the family at Baptistcare’s Moonya Residential Aged Care in Manjimup. Residents enjoy weekly doggy fuss with ei...
If you think it’s been a chilly winter, spare a thought for the many tiny lambs which are born during the coldest months of the year and then find themselves orphaned. Coming into the world without their thick and fluffy signature coats, and without the natural body war...
Is there anything better than hearing the ice cream truck driving up your street? Thanks to our dedicated volunteer Glynis Van Leeuwen, we’re able to replicate this experience for our residents living at Baptistcare Graceford Residential Aged Care in Byford. Every Frida...
BaptistCare HopeStreet Port Kembla today proudly unveiled a new, locally designed mural on their Wentworth Street building.Commissioned in collaboration with the Illawarra Wingecarribee Alliance Aboriginal Corporation (IWACC), the work has been created by local artist J...
What is telehealth?Telehealth (also called virtual care) is a way for you to meet with your health professional online via a computer or smart device without being in the same room. Telehealth is available to eligible home care clients and offers many benefits which ca...
Andy and Barb Cannon have always “done life together”, even though Parkinson’s disease now means they no longer live together. Mr Cannon was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 15 years ago and moved into residential care in May 2017 when it was no longer feasible for him to be ...
Baptistcare has recently expanded its Customer Centre to include a team of Customer Engagement Consultants dedicated to helping older West Australians navigate their options when it comes to aged care. As government policy places greater choice and control in the hands ...
There were plenty of smiles and lots of lively chatter when the Manjimup Scouts Group visited residents at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care in Manjimup. The group spent a couple of hours chatting with residents and sharing stories. There was plenty of reminiscing and...
Classic big-band hits from across the years had toes tapping when the Hills Big Band took to the stage at Baptistcare Yallambee Residential Care in Mundaring. The popular local 20-piece band performed a free concert for residents, who were joined by family and friends f...
It was a happy day for all involved when a farm on wheels came to visit Baptistcare Gracewood Residential Care in Salter Point. Residents and their family members loved being able to interact with all kinds of animals including rabbits, goats, pigs, lambs, chicks and ev...
