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Exceptional care and support is provided to all residents by staff at Bethanie Subiaco.
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rom England and Turkey to Bahrain and Tehran, Mary Clark has lived in many cities and towns across the world before deciding with her husband to see out their golden years at Bethanie Subiaco. “Peter moved to Bethanie Subiaco before I did because he needed support with some of his health conditions,” 89-year-old Mrs Clark said. “By the time I moved in, I already knew everyone! 70
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“I was very happy to come and live here. If I hadn’t been here after Peter passed away, especially during COVID, I think I would have been very lonely. Everyone here is so welcoming and happy. I like to make jokes about myself, so people laugh with me and not at me.” Mrs Clark, who has lived at the Subiaco facility for more than four years, said the care provided by the staff was exceptional. "The staff are extremely friendly, and the occupational therapists keep us reasonably active, which is important,” she said. “I also find the social environment is very good. One of the reasons I moved here was because I was getting very lonely sometimes.” Mrs Clark said she rarely missed a
game of bingo. The 112-bed facility is located in Bishop Street in Jolimont and has been purpose-built, so residents are surrounded by a warm, caring environment. The rooms are large and accessible with quality furnishings and finishes and the facility has an on-site clubroom, hair salon and gymnasium. Bethanie Chief Executive Officer Chris How said the not-for-profit organisation was committed to ensuring all of its aged care residents were comfortable, safe and equipped to continue to live their life with purpose. “We provide around-the-clock support at all levels, including dementia care, residential respite care, compassionate palliative care and chaplaincy services,” Mr How said.
