Monica (85) currently receives support from The Benevolent Society (Benevolent) through the Support at Home program. This program delivers government-funded services so she can remain independent at home and stay connected to her community through personalised support such as domestic help, shopping and outings.
Benevolent’s Aged Care Services team can help navigate all the services and government funding available, so clients like Monica and her family can make informed choices about what is best for their individual circumstances. This includes choosing what services are appropriate, accessing a funding package and what goals to consider when creating a care plan.
Monica’s level of support considers her individual needs so she can live life to the fullest. With support from Benevolent, she’s received home modifications that have significantly improved her comfort and safety at home.
“Benevolent organised handrails for the path to the garage and throughout the house, as well as gardening and general maintenance,” her son Jason said. “It’s been a huge relief, because my dad just can’t do everything anymore.”
Monica’s funding package and support includes weekly outings that have given her something special to look forward to. Each Monday, Monica is accompanied by her support worker to attend a dance and movement session at her local RSL club.
“The first week we came, Monica immediately started dancing with the singers and performers,” her support worker said. “It’s like the music transforms her – her face just lights up.”
Dancing has brought positivity into Monica’s life as she navigates the challenges of declining health, and it has also provided comfort to her family during what can be an emotionally difficult time.
The Support at Home program has enabled Monica and her husband to continue living independently and enjoy a quality of life that may not otherwise have been possible. Her support worker believes the impact of this support has been life changing.
“If you’re thinking about getting extra support, I’d say don’t hesitate,” she says. “It can mean so much – just having a new face come into the home and lend a helping hand.”
The Benevolent Society is an approved aged care provider with over 200 years of supporting Australians to live their best life. If you’re already with another provider, we can also support you to make the switch to us.
Call 1800 236 762 today and find out more about how we can support you to live a happy, healthy and connected life in your own home and the community.
