AS one of Shepparton Villages’ longest standing home–based clients, Olive has received support for more than 10 years and is now part of the Support at Home program, the latest Australian Government–funded model of home–based aged care.
The program provides Olive with the convenience and peace of mind she deserves as she continues her goal of living in her own family home for as long as possible. Shepparton Villages coordinates and manages a tailored mix of services that enable the 89–year–old to do just that through her government approved support package.
Having raised her three children with her late husband in the home she has lived in for 60 years, Olive currently receives household cleaning, gardening and meal delivery. With additional levels of care now available if her needs change in the future, Olive can continue to enjoy the freedom and security of her own home for even longer, supported by her Shepparton Villages case manager, Julie.
“I find it’s a good set–up,” Olive said. “The service is good, and you can just go on from there.”
And that’s exactly what Olive is doing. She is currently working with Julie to organise a little more support for when she wants to do some browsing down at the shops – part of the independence she values so much.
