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Adventures At Heart Darcy decided to seek help from someone
WHICH who wasn’t family. Thanks to BaptistCare,
they receive Social Support once a week,
Blood Pressure Monitor eet Robert and Darcy. Married for Domestic Assistance once a week, and
46 years, they share 10 children, transport to get out and about, when
would you choose? M24 grandchildren and 24 great- required.
grandchildren between them.
Talking about the first time they met
Both were born in New Zealand and with BaptistCare’s team they say, “The Care
UA-767S-W Automatic later settled in Australia, often moving Facilitator when first visiting was amazing,
from place to place for Robert’s work in the clear and easily understood… not scripted,
early days. Robert built boats, worked as a but friendly and caring.”
Blood Pressure Monitor marine engineer, ran businesses and spent Even better is the relationship they have
much time as a Captain on the high seas. built with their Care Facilitator. “Our Care
with Wide Range Cuff Darcy learnt nursing, worked in aged care, Facilitator is marvellous, we are a good
managed Robert’s offices and took care of match the three of us, and (she) is not only
the children.
Travel has always been a big part of our Care Facilitator, but our friend too.”
The benefits have been pouring in since
their life. Robert had lived in Papua New receiving care and support, as they are
Guinea and visited many countries around happier and healthier.
the world. They both enjoyed travelling They say, “We have something to jot
around Australia, often towing a caravan. down in our calendar every week, we have
When Darcy was in her 30s, she used to someone else to help us if we need it when
join Robert on his trips to the high seas, so our daughter and son-in-law are at work
much so that she’s now been put off boat and if we’re not well then we can book
trips forever thanks to the wild seas! transport in place of walking.”
Robert however, has not lost his love Not only that, Darcy now gets extra help
of the sea. He would like nothing more with the housework and she says “It has
than to be out working on the boats right given me more time and energy for enjoying
now. He worked up until 2008, completing and spending time with our family”.
surveys on motor yachts and other boats Their advice is this - “Receiving care
in Queensland. In 2010, they moved to doesn’t have to feel like you’re losing
Features Sydney to live with their daughter. independence.” Wise words from two
ª Clinically validated ª Movement error indicator Sydney has been good to them, being adventurers who are now back to enjoying
ª Latex-free wide range cuff ª WHO blood pressure classification close to family, watching their grandson play life.
(UA-767S-W : 22-42cm) indicator football, enjoying their “fur grandbaby” BaptistCare’s YouChoose gives seniors
ª %IHB Indicator to show frequency ª 60-memory + average reading Rocky and attending church with their choice and control, and places them
daughter.
firmly in charge of their care. Maintaining
of irregular heartbeat ª Batteries and carry case included Earlier this year however, their world independence at home looks different
ª Cuff fit error indicator ª 3 year warranty got a little bit smaller when Robert stopped for everyone, so customers can tailor
Make the RIGHT choice.... driving. With the family at work during a combination of care to support their
the day, they were suddenly restricted wellbeing and enable them to continue to
and only able to visit places that were do the things they love.
Quality and accuracy you can trust walking distance away. While the local If you or someone you love is looking
from the company that prides itself on shopping centre was an enjoyable outing for help with cleaning around the
“excellence in measurement”. for Darcy, Robert struggled to find his place. home, personal care, social support,
Housework was also getting progressively transportation or respite, design a home
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16 Summer 2017 | The Go55s Newspaper