Wendy Marrow, 86, is hard to pin down at her Bolton Clarke Claremont Terrace home with her full schedule at the home and out in the community.
Wendy is either volunteering her time, enjoying her hobbies with other like-minded locals or catching up with family and friends while getting the support she needs in residential aged care.
“Originally, I moved over to the McKinnon area to be closer to my son and grandchildren about 13 years ago, so I went for a walk to see what was here,” Wendy said.
“I walked past the Godfrey Street Community Centre and decided to go in, made a few enquiries and it’s gone from there.”
Earlier this year, Wendy made the move into Bolton Clarke’s Claremont Terrace aged care wanting some extra care and support.
“I started to have quite a few falls and had broken hips and shoulder replacements, so I was a bit worried about staying in the house by myself,” she said.
“I was very happy to come here and it worked out well because my son and his family have now moved overseas and they don’t have to worry about me because they know I’ll be looked after here.
“It was a good time for me to move while I was still fairly independent and I could settle in and know where I was.”
Being at the home has allowed Wendy to continue to live her busy life while getting the care and support she requires.
“I do have bad knees and I have a right arm which doesn’t move very well, so everything is now done for me.
“Health-wise, I’m very happy being here, knowing that if something happens, I’m being looked after.”
For Wendy, the move into aged care has not changed her broad interests and connections.
She runs local craft classes, organises a book club, attends exercise classes at the community centre, and enjoys some of the lovely entertainment at the home.
“I want to keep active while I can because I don’t know in the future what’s going to happen to me.
“I’ve made friends here at Claremont Terrace and I’m well connected with my friends at the community centre, so I like having both sides of things.
“People tend to think the worst about aged care but you come across all different types of people and like anywhere, you make friends and they become like your family.”
