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MARGARET’S GOT PLACES TO BE, PEOPLE TO SEE.
“Deanna and Kiri from Just Better Care Canberra and South Coast are great to work with behind the scenes. They help me to understand what supports can be provided, as well as make sure everything is in place for Mum and our family.”
“They even call me ‘Mum’ and ‘Nan’,” she adds, fondly. “I have a big family, and my Support Professionals are some of the most welcome additions!”
Dolly agrees and says having trained and experienced people to help with Margaret’s needs is a huge source of comfort for her and her siblings.
“They make all the difference. It’s so reassuring to know that, whoever she’s with, Mum’s safe, healthy and being cared for by people she loves.”
And it’s the role that Margaret’s Support Professionals play that takes a lot of the pressure off her daughters. It means more quality time with Mum.
“When we see her, we can slow down and do the things you can
only do with our mum, like learn her recipes and reminisce, and learn from her experience.”
Just Better Care Canberra and South Coast provides the personal care and domestic assistance that Margaret requires, as well as respite for Kizzy, who has a child with autism.
“We know our living situation is unique,” says Dolly. “We’re really lucky to work with a provider that has teams in so many places in Australia. And people who are so accommodating.”
Dolly looks forward to seeing her mum every week.
“Mum’s dedicated her life to her children, and their children,” she said. “Working with Just Better Care to make her life as rewarding as possible is our way of giving that same support back to her.”
And Margaret? She says being around her family – and that includes her Support Professionals – means being around the people she loves.
“To me, that’s the most important thing.”
Just Better Care can provide support through personal care, respite and social and lifestyle support for older Australians and people living with disability. Want to find out more? Visit justbettercare.com today.
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