Janice and Michael have long been part of the broader Shepparton Villages community, having lived in their independent living unit at Rodney Park Village in Mooroopna for the past 24 years. Tucked away in a peaceful, welcoming cul-de-sac, they have enjoyed the comfort and quiet of their home. More recently, Janice has further enhanced life at home by accessing Support at Home services through Shepparton Villages.
Recently celebrating an impressive 70 years of marriage, Janice and Michael first met on a double date and went on to marry in the 1950s, following Michael’s discharge from the Army. Married at the Church of Christ, they are locals through and through, having lived full and active lives in a region they love.
From Michael’s years working at a local supermarket to Janice’s involvement with the Mooroopna Bowls Club, the couple have always been closely connected to their community, sharing in its activities and friendships over many decades.
Now enjoying a quieter pace of life together, Janice and Michael recently felt that a little extra support at home would be beneficial. After hearing about Shepparton Villages’ Support at Home services from a neighbour, Janice undertook an assessment through the government’s My Aged Care program and now receives a tailored package of support.
These services make life at home easier and more enjoyable for the couple. Janice now receives home-delivered meals, fortnightly assistance with housework, gardening support as needed and help with transport to appointments.
All services are coordinated by the Shepparton Villages Support at Home team and are provided either directly by their staff or through trusted service partners.
While Michael awaits the outcome of his own My Aged Care assessment, Janice is pleased with the support she receives, particularly the variety of meal choices and the regular help with cleaning.
As the couple continue to enjoy their independence at home, they are comforted by the knowledge that, should their needs change over time, their Support at Home care partner from Shepparton Villages will be there to help them access the support they need.
As an additional bonus, Janice was also pleased to receive a $250 voucher from Shepparton Villages for signing on as a new Support at Home client– a special offer that’s being made for a limited time to all new Support at Home clients – including existing residents of independent living units at Shepparton Villages. After all, every little bit helps.
