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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

For elderly people requiring assistance with day-to-day living, aged care homes have many advantages over other types of care.We asked some of our residents to tell us the best parts of life in aged care and they came up with a comprehensive list.Security/SafetyOlder people are often vulnerable in their own homes particularly when they are forgetful and may forget to lock a door or close a window. It leaves them open to the possibility of a break-in. Aged care homes have high... Read More

Imagine starting a new role, which includes infection control and finding yourself in the midst of a pandemic - that’s exactly what happened to Meath Care Senior Clinician, Lisa Pham.Lisa graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2014 with a degree in Health Science, Nursing and joined Osborne Park hospital as part of their graduate programme.It was a great learning environment where she worked in various departments including rehabilitation, looking after those recovering from ... 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

(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

It was Aged Care Employee Day on August 7th.  We took the opportunity to chat with some of our staff and discuss why they chose to work in the aged care industry.Christina Standen is an OTA at our Dr Mary Surveyor Centre in Kingsley, she explained why she enjoys her job."I have a lot of respect for the elderly, it's a mutual respect. I love the stories they tell me and their attitude to life.  I get so many laughs, I love them and they love me."Christina was kind enough to ... 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