There's always something happening at Feros Care, whether it's how we're using technology to improve our clients' lives or the adventures of our clients and their care workers.
Here we have handpicked our favourite Feros stories, as well as blogs on travel, food, technology, health and wellness. It's all about helping you live a healthy and connected life!
How 14-year-old Amelia is taking on the world of robotics – and baseball
Amelia is a national robotics champion and state baseball player, but she doesn’t take any of her successes for granted – including the progress she’s made in learning how to forge friendships and connect with others.
“We’ve had such improvements in our health”: How an 8-week program has enabled Michelle and Michael to stay home
Faced with reduced mobility, chronic pain and caring for her disabled husband, Michelle Billings was finding daily tasks increasingly difficult — until Short-Term Restorative Care turned her life around.
What is a Wellbeing Manager and how can they help you?
Wellbeing Managers play an important role in ensuring seniors get the best possible outcomes from their Home Care Package. Here’s exactly what your Feros Care Wellbeing Manager does.
Paulette's story: Thriving as a physio assistant as the age of 80
Paulette Taylor started working at the onsite gym at Feros Village Wommin Bay almost a decade ago. Now, at the age of 80, she runs two gym sessions a week and another weekly Strength and Balance session.
Big goals and great support: Riley’s tips for navigating life through anxiety and depression
Riley was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome when he was in Year 7 and has struggled with anxiety and depression over the years. Thanks to the NDIS and some key supports, he’s now living independently in Mackay, and chasing his dream career as a teacher.
The most common online scams to watch out for this year
Tech-savvy older Australians are often a target for scammers. We’ve asked our experts about the three top online scams currently doing the rounds, and how you can protect yourself from each.
“A disability is not the end, it’s the beginning”: Carol’s thoughts on creating an abundant life
Carol has been a schoolteacher, an education consultant and a therapist over the years. She’s now released her biography, which tells the story of how her vision impairment has been part of an overall incredible journey.
What services does a Home Care Package include? The easy explainer
If you have a Home Care Package, it can be tricky to work out exactly what can and can’t be paid for out of your funding - especially as the Department of Health and Aged Care have recently released an updated version of the Home Care Package guidelines. We’re here to clarify what’s included, what’s excluded, and how a Wellbeing Manager can help.
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