How to fall-proof your home
Unfortunately, falls are a common occurrence in the home as you get older. Older people tend to spend more time at home, and to be less concerned with …
FRC farewells leisure and lifestyle team manager, Wendy Sutton
There were many tears, much laughter and sharing of memories at Finley Regional Care last week when residents and staff farewelled Leisure and …
COVID-19 Update #19
Good Morning. After a snap shut down in Victoria, things have thankfully returned to normal. Visiting Arrangements From the Thursday the 18th of …
It’s never too late to start exercising
Think you’re too old to start exercising? You’d be wrong. But you’re not alone in thinking that. Just one in ten Australians aged over 50 does any …
How to check if your parents’ aged care facility is up to standard
It’s completely natural to be concerned about the aged care facility where your parents are living. Of course you want to make sure that your parents …
COVID-19 Update #18
At this moment things seam to be settling quiet well. Spot outbreaks appear to under control, even though States continue to argue the point over …
What are your aged care goals for this year?
New Year’s resolutions are everywhere at the moment, as we love to take the chance offered by the start of a new year to improve ourselves in some …
COVID-19 Update #17
We have finally been advised by NSW Health that Finley Regional Care can return to our previous standing for Visitor Access. Thank you everyone for …
How to minimise the effects of dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenge. It’s all too easy to become impatient and negative and focus on how much the person has lost. …
COVID-19 Update #16
Just when you think everything is going to plan! As I write this update, the Sydney Northern beaches cluster has grown by 15 cases to 83 and our world …
Driving as you get older
Ageing is inevitable – but being able to drive is not. Your ability to drive will change as you age, often leading to unsafe driving. Once you hit the …
COVID-19 UPDATE 15
2020 is nearly over – and for many it cannot come soon enough. Unfortunately, this Christmas will be like the rest of the year – a low key event with …
