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Not many seniors move into aged care after they turn 100, but Theresa Harvey has bucked that trend.
The average age of women moving into care is 85 years, but Theresa was 102 when she recently made the move to Carinity Shalom in Rockhampton.
She was born in Rockhampton in 1922, one of nine children for her parents James and Eleanor Hopkins (nee Nelson).
The Support at Home program is designed to help older Australians live independently while receiving the care and support they need. If you or a loved one are considering this program, you may have questions about how it works, what services are available, and how to apply. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Support at Home program.
For Jeannie Healy, International Women’s Day on March 8 is a “time of reflection” and a “time to take stock of all that has been achieved” by women. “I reflect on the women in my life now and in the past: the hardships overcome; inspirational stories that have shaped my life; the men that supported these women to feel value, equality, respect, dignity, safety, and security in all aspects of life,” Jeannie said.
“To me, International Women’s Day means having the opportunity to celebrate women of all ages, nationalities, cultures, or ethnicities – whether they be past, present or future.” Empowering older women in her community is what Amy McLean strives to do every day in her role as Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator for Carinity Home Care Hervey Bay.
