Spotting Juniper signage during her daily commute has made a world of difference to Tricia Crowe and her much-loved mum Constance.
Tricia (pictured above with John Bryant Residential Manager Tendai Zinduru) said her mum’s move into residential aged care close to two years ago had followed a dementia diagnosis and a “big fall” that required a seven-week hospital stay.
With it apparent that her mum was unable to return home, Tricia saw the sign for Juniper John Bryant in Marangaroo “by chance” during a drive home and made an enquiry.
After her Mum was offered a placement, Tricia said she couldn’t be happier with the quality of care that her mum receives.
“The chef prepares meals that she likes to eat like rice pudding, and I always hear how she is going.”
Originally from Dalwallinu, Constance now aged 90 did a great deal of caring for others for many years by supporting members of the WA State Emergency Service as a volunteer cook.
As well as visiting her mum daily, Tricia also checks in with other residents at the Marangaroo location that she describes as “a community within a community”.
Tricia said while the dementia condition sometimes prompted her mum to hark back decades to the years of World War II, “going to where they are” and providing reassurance always helped.
“We might be talking about butter rations back in war time, so we just have to translate to where they are, and I say that I’ll take care of it,” Tricia said.
“In their mind, that is what’s happening, and we just need to show gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.”
Delighted with the care provided by John Bryant staff, Tricia said the therapy team made it a fun and happy atmosphere for residents with a variety of activities.
“The staff here are brilliant” she said. “They treat everyone with great respect and compassion – it’s a lovely, welcoming place.
“I’d be glad to live here.”
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