Tag: aged care perth

Wendy and Jim's Story ~Wendy and Jim have been happily married for 62 years.Wendy was Jim’s primary caregiver when Parkinson’s Disease impacted his ability to manage everyday life.They were thrown a curveball last year when Wendy was diagnosed with breast cancer which meant she was no longer able to care for Jim.  She also started suffering with arthritis in her right hand which affected her dexterity.Wendy and Jim’s children recognized the need for assistance and or... Read More

We’ve been busy making improvements to our dementia-specific unit at the Dr Mary Surveyor Centre in Kingsley.Shenton residents will now have easy access to the outside garden from the communal lounge area.A fence and gate have been installed across the width of the garden, close to the raised garden beds, allowing residents to move unrestricted between both areas.Previously, a swipe lock was required to access the garden.  The re-vamp has given residents the ability to mov... Read More

So, your parent or loved one is getting to the stage where they are no longer able to care for themselves and living with you isn’t an option.With so many new facilities on offer - how do you know what to look for?Choosing the right facility can be a daunting task at an emotional time for you and your family.To help you to make an informed choice, we’ve come up with a definitive list to ensure your loved one is well cared for and their needs are met;Accreditation – ha... Read More

(Image ~ John Revell with Meath Care staff)Meath Care would like to acknowledge all of our residents who served in the armed forces.  This is just one story of many - John’s special story.John Revell was born in Cambridge, England on the 13th, July 1923.He grew up in South End on Sea, Essex, close to the Thames estuary. Living close to the river meant many boyish adventures riding down to the flats, accompanied by his beloved pet dog.His mother was an active member of the ... Read More

The Maggie Beer Foundation is such an important advocate for quality food in aged-care Australia. We were very proud to be included in their July newsletter.https://maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/news/meath-care-share-their-recent-workshops-success/  Read More

Community News' Southern Gazette covered the official opening of the Michael Lee Centre in Como, July 10th.  Click on the link below to read the full article.https://www.communitynews.com.au/southern-gazette/news/meath-care-inc-opens-dementia-focused-centre/  Read More

Partnerships Making a Difference to Aged Care in AustraliaWe recently partnered with Cater Care, our in house caterer, to bring our residents, their families and those with an interest in residential care food innovation, a very special Secrets from the Kitchen event.Our organisations are passionate about highlighting the effect of dysphagia on the lifestyles of those living in residential care. Dysphagia is a condition characterised by difficulty in swallowing.  It means living wit... Read More