Aged care service opens in Ettalong

An aged care service has opened an office in Ettalong to serve the needs of people on the Peninsula and the Central Coast.

Home Instead Senior Care franchise owners Jasmine Hopcraft and Chris Dawson said they were delighted to finally be able to provide services on the Coast as they both knew what it was like to try and find the right kind of help for ageing parents.

Two years ago in the UK, Mr Dawson's father was terminally ill with cancer and needed assistance to remain in their family home.

A community nurse visited daily.

However, he also needed assistance with everyday living activities.

Mr Dawson said that as he and his siblings all worked full time, they looked at options for help and heard about Home Instead Senior Care.

When Jasmine's father, who had polio as a child, needed help they found Home Instead in Australia.

They said they were so relieved and impressed with the care and the professionalism of the Home Instead caregivers they investigated opening an office in the region.

"So many of our friends have parents who have retired in the region, not a single one of them wish to leave their homes," said Ms Hopcraft.

"We know there is a real need here for quality services that are flexible and tailored for each person.

"Our caregivers can help seniors maintain their quality of life, in their own home and give their families the peace of mind, knowing their loved ones are safe and independent."

Media Release, 5 Feb 2013

Jasmine Hopcraft, Home Instead Senior Care