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He may be a few months shy of his 100th birthday, but Ronald Morrison’s favourite place to be is still in his at-home workshop where he spends hours restoring vintage motorcycles. It’s why living independently at home has been so important to the spry nonagenarian. “The...
A band of creative, crafty residents at Baptistcare Morrison Gardens Residential Care in Midland have been busy stocking a special Christmas store to raise funds for a jukebox and pizza oven. All the items for sale – from the candy Christmas trees and book angels, to th...
For the past 11 years, Byford grandmother and local hero Jackie Beales has been spending several days a week as a volunteer at Baptistcare Graceford Residential Care in Byford. And it seems it’s not a role she’s thinking of quitting any time soon. “The residents all fee...
From fit-ball classes, books and meditation, to spiritual groups and spending time with the family, 90-year-old Trigg resident and Baptistcare Home Care customer Marie Lewis is rarely short of something to do. This tech-savvy nonagenarian can usually be found streaming ...
Joyce Clarke, a 91 year old resident at Baptistcare Graceford Residential Care facility in Byford has satisfied a lifelong dream to meet an astronaut, having always been fascinated with space. At just 12 years old, she believed we would go to the moon in her lifetime – ...
Baptistcare At Home Services has the privilege of delivering a support system to the vast number of people who are now choosing to live independently in their own homes as they get older. Many of these individuals have led amazing and interesting full lives. Harold Mart...
Baptistcare At Home Services offers flexible services to support people with disabilities and their families, to live life to the full. Baptistcare At Home Services recently supported Steven Micale to join a local running club, ‘On My Feet’, achieve a significant person...
Volunteer singers visiting Baptistcare Gracehaven Residential Care facility in Rockingham recently delighted residents with their talent and enthusiasm. Leading off with ‘Amazing Grace’, the residents’ faces lit up as they were encouraged to join in. One of the voluntee...
Cyril Box, a resident at Baptistcare Riverside Salter Point, can attest that engaging in creative activities can be a fun way to stay active in retirement. Arts and crafts can stimulate your mind, improving concentration while learning new activities is good exercise fo...
Residents, children and parents alike enjoyed patting, cuddling and feeding the animals, which included kangaroo joeys, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and a feisty little piglet. The playgroup brings elderly residents, parents and young children together for quality...
A new bowling green recently opened for retirement living residents at Baptistcare Riverside Salter Point, with a special barbecue attended by residents, family, friends and Baptistcare staff. Everyone had the opportunity to try their hand at a friendly game of bowls at...
For Betty Attwell, being able to stay independent in her own home is very important. Betty has been a Baptistcare At Home Services customer for many years since she started receiving assistance at home after a hospital stay a number of years ago. Betty receives daily pe...
Baptistcare Gracewood Residential Care in Salter Point has started a new Win-Win Culture Exchange program involving Japanese volunteers and residents that is proving we don’t need a common language to communicate effectively. Inspired by her own experiences as a volunte...
For elderly pet owners who often live alone, pets can help reduce stress, increase social interaction and physical activity. That’s why at Baptistcare retirement villages, small pets are welcome. Lorraine and her small dog Moti have been residents at Baptistcare Sunshin...
As aged care providers continue to battle the impact of COVID testing and isolation protocols, volunteers are playing a more important role than ever before at BaptistCare Graceford Residential Care in Byford. They ensure residents still have plenty of companionship and...
Volunteer Klaus Mueller at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care enriches the lives of residents with Tai Chi. Manjimup karate sensei Klaus Mueller has taught thousands of students since he first began devoting himself to martial arts 50 years ago. But local participants ...
For the past three years, Howard has been entertaining seniors living at Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care with classic 60s, 70s and 80s tunes with his faithfull Border Collie Kip always at his side. Howard said music brings back wonderful memories for older people an...
Over the past few months, several of the seniors who call Baptistcare Moonya Residential Care in Manjimup home, have been working hard to bring one of the garden courtyards to life. Now they are looking for extra hands, and hopefully some great plant and flower donation...
Sarah Ford believes creating a unique sense of family is one of the most important aspects of providing quality residential aged care. So, it’s no wonder she is relishing her role as Residential Care Manager at Baptistcare Morrison Gardens Residential Care in Midland. “...
Several times a month, Colombian-born volunteer Felipe Angel pops in to say hola to 88-year-old Spanish-born Baptistcare David Buttfield Centre resident and Real Madrid fan Pedro Lopez. The conversations are always in Spanish of course. “In Colombia people would not vol...
