Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care and Feros agree that age is but a number

Jennene Buckley & Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ken Wyatt

Federal Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Ken Wyatt applauded Feros Care on rejecting the general notion that ageing kicks in on a milestone birthday.

Visiting Feros Care’s headquarters in Coolangatta today, the Minister was briefed on Feros’s approach of not pigeon-holing seniors into ‘old age’, and finding fun and innovative ways to encourage people to stay healthy, active and engaged, irrespective of age.

The Minister said “I have visited many countries where people in their 90’s are tending the farm, and they live busy purposeful lives. You don’t suddenly hit ‘old age’ when you reach 65 or 70, and we need to change community attitudes around this. Ageing is part of living, from 0 to 105.”

Feros Care’s CEO Jennene Buckley briefed the Minister on a variety of the organisation’s projects that are currently underway and that connect seniors to doctors and social activities, without them having to leave their own home.

“These technologies have a wide range of benefits including people better understanding their health and being able to manage their chronic conditions, fewer hospital visits, which then translates into significant savings to the tax payer, and reduced pressure on the health system.”

Feros has made a name for itself by being quirky and taking an unconventional approach to ageing and aged care services. To that point, the Minister was invited to guest hosts Feros’ first Q and A session in its Virtual Senior Centre pilot.

Minister Wyatt video-conferenced five seniors who were in their own homes, to discuss a range of issues and topics.

About Feros Care

Feros Care is a multi-award winning not-for-profit organisation that’s been offering quality care and support services for older Australians since 1990. We strive to be a strong ambassador and partner in the lives of seniors. Our focus is on helping seniors to remain living independently, socially connected, healthy and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. Feros Care offers industry leading services in At Home Care, Residential Care, Telehealthcare, Case Management, and Health & Wellness.
www.feroscare.com.au
Feros Care Media and Marketing Director Lisa Murray