News - Centacare Brisbane

Are the people in your world really OK?

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Do you ever get a feeling that someone you know or care about it isn’t behaving as they normally would? Your support can make a difference. This R U OK? Day, we ask Toni Janke from our family and relationship care team for tips on how to spot the signs that someone is not OK and how we can best support them.

Centacare celebrates calling to care

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Centacare is pleased to share our new way of telling our story and new look for communications with you.

What makes a good life?

Aged care

According to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, it’s social connection that keeps us living well. At Centacare we know your heart and soul is in your home and we’re committed to helping you live a good life from there, connected to your community, friends and social networks.

Still the best place to put your feet up

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For most of us, our home is our sanctuary. It’s where we feel safe and comfortable. The good news is there are services available, and even government funding, to help you achieve this.

Shirley lives well with flexible respite

Aged care

Shirley, 87, is one busy lady. She looks after her husband, Keith, who has dementia and tends to their three-bedroom Corinda home. With funding for flexible respite, Keith is cared for in their home, out in the community and at their local social and community hub.

Bob gets more out of life

Aged care

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Bob, 76, gave up his driver’s licence and left his farm and friends in Gympie. Now based in Kingaroy he is living his life to the full.

Home mods make life easier for Beth and Paul

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Beth and Paul love their big family home in Brisbane’s western suburbs. But they are grateful for the helping hand that subsidised home maintenance and modifications gives them.

Darryl lives life his way

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Darryl, 68, lives on a property at Amamoor. He loves his farm, his truck and travelling around Australia with his mates. Darryl has some health issues but won’t let that stop him living life his way.

Dorothea finds her ‘second home’

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Dorothea, 80, left some good friends behind when she retired to Brisbane. But she found comradery and belonging with Centacare and, in three years, hasn’t missed a day.

Age no barrier to learning at Centacare

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Mary, 75, and Shirley, 87, love being ‘online’. They both use Facebook to keep in touch with family and Shirley streams music through her iPad.