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Many people don’t know that as you get older, you can be cared for by skilled, compassionate people, right in your own home. Well, you can! Discover our unique approach to home care in our brand new campaign video, which stars real HammondCare team members and even real clients! Learn more at hammond.com.au/homecare

Denice’s favourite pastime as a teenager was galloping through the waves at Sydney’s Cronulla Beach on her beloved pony, Honey. Denice, a palliative care patient at HammondCare’s Braeside Hospital, was unable to travel due to her declining health. She feared she may never have one last moment with the animals she adored. Determined to fulfil her wish, the team behind HammondCare Foundation’s Dreams Project arranged for two ponies to visit her at Braeside Hospital. ‘I had always told my kids about the beauty of these majestic creatures, and I finally got the chance to share it with them. ‘I know we will treasure this memory for all our days.’ Find out more about HammondCare Foundation’s Dreams Project and how you can help more dreams come true here: https://hubs.li/Q02HyylY0 #hammondcare #itsnotjustcare #palliativecare #hammondcarefoundation #makingdreamscometrue

Created specifically for older adults and people living with dementia, ‘The Little Classics Cookbook’ is free to download, featuring a timeless collection of five family favourite recipes. Selected from our HammondCare range of specialty cookbooks, ‘Lobster for Josino’, ‘Don’t give me eggs that bounce’, and ‘It's all about the food not the fork!’. these recipes meet the changing abilities and preferences as we age. Making sure mealtimes remain both enjoyable and nourishing. From iconic Fish & Chips to indulgent Portuguese tarts, each dish is designed to be easy to prepare and eat, helping to create a meaningful dining experience for everyone. Download now to bring comfort and joy back to the table with these classic recipes. Happy cooking! https://lnkd.in/g5_ZPkTd #Recipe #Cooking #Dementia #Cookbook

On the day Ken became a permanent resident at HammondCare Miranda, he and his wife Yvonne also celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. With the help of the team at Miranda, they decided to renew their wedding vows. Yvonne shares: ‘‘The team at HammondCare take such good care of him, and us. They arranged the ceremony in the onsite chapel, and even made me a little posy of flowers from the garden.’ Lois, HammondCare’s Head of Residential Pastoral Care, was on hand to help Father John lead the renewal of the wedding vows and provide accompaniment on the piano. ‘What a great privilege to be present. The commitment of this couple was inspiring.’ Find out more about our relationship based approach to residential care here: https://hubs.li/Q02H1lvH0 #HammondCare #itsnotjustcare #agedcare #dementiacare #dementia #residentialagedcare #weddinganniversary

As NAIDOC Week celebrations continue, we’re sharing images from HammondCare’s Dementia Centre team who provide care and support for First Nations families across remote regions of Australia. They’ll travel anywhere to support people in need – including the tiny community of Nyirripi in the Central Desert Region of the Northern Territory, 450 km from Alice Springs. We acknowledge and respect First Nations clients, patients and people we serve in our community, alongside our valued First Nations team members, who also share in the rich and significant heritage of the oldest culture in the world. #NAIDOC2024 #firstnations #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud

In home Nurses play a crucial role in understanding and advocating for the specific care needs of home care clients. For six years, Liz has been working as a Clinical Care Manager in the South West Sydney HammondCare at Home team, since graduating as a Registered Nurse. In her role she manages medication, skin health, support if clients have returned from hospital, and much more. Find out more about Clinical care at home: https://hubs.li/Q02F-nz90 #itsnotjustcare #homecare #nursing #hammondcare

To acknowledge NAIDOC Week we spoke to Megan, Aboriginal Liaison Officer at Dementia Support Australia and proud Wiradjuri woman, about her work supporting First Nations people. Megan advises and supports dementia consultants through her cultural insights and knowledge, ensuring the needs of First Nations clients are met holistically and sensitively – sharing advice based on cultural awareness and a deep shared sense of belonging to Country. HammondCare acknowledges and supports NAIDOC Week - an opportunity for all Australians to learn more about First Nations’ people, their rich ancestry, communities, and personal histories. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate the world’s oldest, continuous living culture. Read our latest blog post, featuring Megan’ story - and learn more about how our approach to reconciliation is grounded in listening to and learning from First Nations people: https://hubs.li/Q02Fxx_G0 #NAIDOC2024 #firstnations #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud

Bill Yeates was diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia in his late 50s. Life hasn’t slowed down for him since. In August, Bill – who is a Living Experience Associate Consultant for HammondCare’s Dementia Centre – is planning to attend the Walking the Talk for Dementia ‘unconventional conference’ in Spain, a 6 day event that will explore dementia through the lens of diverse experiences and perspectives. The event includes a 40km walk along the historic Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Bill always likes a challenge – so he’s planning to RUN the 40km route! And his motivation is loud and clear: ‘I want to change the narrative of dementia and show that people living with dementia can enjoy fulfilling lives and contribute to the global movement of raising awareness to reduce the stigma.’ Will you help us raise $8,000 to cover Bill’s travel costs to reach this inspiring personal goal, and to represent people living with dementia in this vital international discussion? You can donate here https://hubs.li/Q02Fq1F20 and select ‘Bill's Walking the Talk for Dementia’ (2nd on the drop down list) #dementia #dementiacare #dementiasupport #inspirational #hammondcare #camino #walkingthetalkfordementia

A new chapter has just been announced for HammondCare’s heartland, Hammondville, where our founder Rev Bob Hammond purchased land to build 110 rent-purchase homes to accommodate homeless families during the great depression. The new $63 million redevelopment project will centre on two aged care homes designed according to international best practice. We thank Channel 9 for their news segment of the announcement, featuring outgoing CEO Mike Baird, Hammondville child and legendary state MP John Hatton, and former HammondCare Director of Nursing Rosemary Bond. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun also attended to assist in a commemorative tree planting. #itsnotjustcare #agedcare #HammondCare #dementiacare #hammondville

This EOFY, consider the growing number of older Australians who struggle to cover out-of-pocket essentials. Simple things can make a world of difference. Imagine the impact of a new washing machine restoring dignity, a comfortable bed giving the first good night's sleep in years, or a wheelchair enabling freedom to get out in the community, reducing isolation. Your timely and generous gift to the HammondCare Care Fund visibly changes lives. Hurry, and make a tax-deductible donation before June 30 https://hubs.li/Q02Dx7Ss0 #CareFund #ChangeLives #Donate