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Penny finds freedom through the right home support

Penny finds freedom through the right home support
Penny finds freedom through the right home support

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It's your home. We know it's where you belong - and there's no reason to pack up and leave just because you may need a little more support than you used to. In Penny's case, she returned home from hospital after being on life support, and quickly found herself in need of extra care.

"I couldn't do anything at all and it was too much for my husband who was still working," says Penny.

"Even though I've now recovered somewhat, without carers, I just wouldn't be able to live as independently as I do."

As a resident of an over-50s village, Penny is a huge advocate for in-home services and particularly Feros Care.

"There are some elderly people who are too proud to have carers but I tell them how wonderful carers are and how they give me the physical and emotional support to enable me to do things that I want, while they do the things that wouldn't otherwise get done," says Penny.

"Independence is the hardest thing to give up, but finding the right help has given me my freedom back.

"There are people I know who complain about their providers and I say "go to Feros!"

"Feros Care look after their staff and their clients and they think outside the box and go beyond what other providers do."

Feros Care's innovative technology is a plus for Penny who manages her services using the MyFeros Portal and is an active member of the Virtual Social Centre (VSC), a vibrant online community where people connect over shared interests.

"I love the portal. If I think of something in the evening, I just write a message for Mallory or Sue and they'll deal with it in the morning," says Penny.

"The VSC is another thing I love about Feros. It's opened up my world.

"I really enjoy the outings [via the VSC] - like the Toowoomba Flower Festival and the Swell sculptures. I can't get to these things any longer but I can sit in the comfort of my home and watch it all.

Penny receives help around the house but her favourite service is her Thursday shopping trips.

"Sometimes you just need to get out and having someone to talk to in a more social setting, rather than just around the home, does me a lot of good," says Penny.

"Carers become friends and we have a lot of fun. It's because of them that I can stay in my own home - which for me is vital. "

In need of help around the home or getting out and about? Find out how Feros Care can support you from as little as $10* a week. We can also help you check your government funding eligibility.

Visit feroscare.com.au/stillnotready or call today on 1300 763 583.

*Subject to eligibility and availability of Government funded Home Care Packages and income testing.

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