Late last year, residents at BaptistCare Yallambee Residential Care in Mundaring received a Christmas gift from students at the nearby Mundaring Christian College. It is a handcrafted timber garden bench created by students from the Year 9 Design and Technology class as...
When former aged care resident Joan Powell resolved to beat the odds and move back home, she never guessed an imaginary ball, bicep curls and deep breathing exercises would be part of the plan. Joan had moved to BaptistCare William Carey Court Residential Care in Bussel...
They may be more than 12,000km from their original home of Chile, but Mariela and Erika Ramirez have found their own unique extended family here in Perth. The mother and daughter, who are both Care Partners at Baptistcare Gracewood Residential Care lovingly call the 135...
Physiotherapists at Baptistcare David Buttfield Centre Residential Care in Gwelup have noticed some surprising results while putting a group of 80-somethings through their paces in the gym. Not only are participants building strength, but the men are also striking up ne...
The performing arts have always been a family affair for Eileen Frith OAM, but the former actress and director wasn’t the only one who was delighted when her great-grandchildren staged a surprise dance performance for her. The young cousins – the fifth generation of per...
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...