Celebrating Mother’s Day: fun facts and historical highlights
Mother’s Day is a cherished occasion celebrated worldwide to honour and appreciate the mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures who play pivotal roles in our lives.
Reconsidering the Aged Care Act: A step in the right direction
A message from Janet Rhodes, Executive General Manager of Aged Care Services. As news broke that the implementation of proposed amendments to the Aged Care Act has been put on hold, many of us in the aged care sector breathed a collective sigh of relief.
What to do if your elderly relative is refusing residential care
Transitioning a loved one into care can be challenging and emotional for both you and the elderly person you care for. Often the biggest difficulty that many families face is when their relatives refuse care. If you’re in this situation, it’s important to approach it with patience, sensitivity, and understanding. We’ve spoken with our own […]
Mercy Community helps disabled mother and daughter get back on their feet
Life hasn’t been easy for 91-year-old Daphne MacKinnon and her daughter Isobelle Kania.But fortunately, Mercy Community was there to support them in their hour of need.Here, Isobelle, 58, shares her story and thanks our Short-Term Restorative Care Team for stepping in and giving them hope when they almost gave up. Falling on hard times “I […]
Calm in the storm: Cyclone preparedness at Loreto
It takes nerves of steel to brave a cyclone. But you also need meticulous planning and preparedness. At Loreto Aged Care facility, staff left nothing to chance when faced with the threat of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily. The Category 3 system crossed the Queensland coast just north of Townsville at around 10pm on 25 January, dumping […]
Mercy Community’s ‘golden oldies’ share top tips for dating on Valentine’s Day
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, these ‘golden oldies’ have put together a list of ‘dos and don’ts’ to help teach millennials and Gen Zers a thing or two about first-date etiquette and the secrets to everlasting love.
Mercy Community joins the fight against a nationwide nurse shortage
Mercy Community joins the fight against a nationwide nurse shortage Mercy Community has joined the fight against a nationwide shortage of nurses to ensure Australia’s aged care sector has enough staff to cope with a rapidly ageing population. The organisation has partnered with hospitals, universities, and training organisations to provide student placements and employment opportunities in its aged […]
Lorna’s Word Game gets the neural pathways firing
With Dementia Action Week coming up from 19-25 September and World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, Mercy Community’s Aged Care teams are excited to share a popular word game developed by one of our beloved Nudgee aged care residents, Lorna, which is sure to keep our brains healthy and active. Our teams are always searching […]
Remarkable religious sister celebrates 105 years of inspiring faithful dedication
Sister Jeanne with CEO, Fritha Radyk. Sister Mary Jeanne Shoecraft, a beloved religious sister, has marked her 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and the nursing and support staff at Mercy Community’s Bethesda Aged Care residence. Her milestone is testament to a life dedicated to serving others and a shining example of perseverance in the […]
A surgery “staycation” to remember for Mr Lu
Pre- and post-operative care with a detour to see the sights of Brisbane might seem unusual, but that’s exactly what occurred when Mercy Community stepped in to help an elderly Rockhampton man in need. Mercy Community is currently supporting Mr Lu, 81, to live independently in his own home with a home care package tailored […]
