In recent years, there has been a clear shift in how Australians approach aged care - with more seniors choosing home care over traditional residential aged care homes. This growing preference isn’t just a trend - it reflects the deep desire many older Australians have to age in place, surrounded by familiar comforts, routines, and neighbourhoods. For many families, home care offers the perfect balance of support and independence.
In 1955, Resthaven Marion resident Mr Stanley (Stan) Fairfield, now 92, was racing round the Claremont Speedway track, Western Australia, at 50 miles an hour. Coming around ‘fowlhouse’ bend, suddenly he found his way blocked by a fellow driver’s car that had cut across the track. The pair collided, and in spectacular fashion, Stan’s vehicle was catapulted into the air and crashed to the ground, landing on its side.
After contributing almost 40 years of service to Brisbane seniors, dedicated aged care stalwart Leti Asi has entered deserved retirement. Leti has left an indelible impression on the older people she supported – and the staff members she has worked alongside.
