Lifelong Learning Keeps You Young

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23:36 18 Sep 19

Oxley Home Care are real professionals, and I was lucky to find them. They followed up promptly on my initial call, and always stayed in contact. They went out of their way to help me get started with a care worker, who was always prompt and supportive. I can highly recommend them !

Bec Jamieson

05:20 06 Sep 19

Supportive and caring organisation with clients best interests at heart. A truly wonderful place to work

Emma Clyant

02:59 06 Sep 19

Such a supportive and caring organisation to work for

Karen Kaye-Smith

00:37 02 Jul 19

I do not know what I would do without Oxley Home Care. From Management/Office staff to Carer's, the service is exceptional. The level of service and the interaction of Carer's with my parents is just amazing. Absolutely exceptional. At times I have needed adhoc services urgently and Oxley Office staff has organised this with ease for me. I cannot praise Oxley Home Care enough. I know they have my parents needs and wellbeing a priority. I do not hesitate in recommending Oxley Home Care .

SOFIA KATSIARIS

07:16 17 Dec 18

I have been very fortunate to find a provider like the Oxley Home Care team. From senior management to Regional care Manager, to all the lovely ladies in the office and all the care workers that have assisted in helping me take care of my mother at home, I have found them to be very professional in all aspects of there work. They have been very understanding and caring and very compassionate , always willing to do above and beyond in assisting me to take care of my mother and giving me and my family the moral support to continue to do so. I highly recommend Oxley Home Care to anyone who is in need of any type of care for themselves or for there loved ones or even for a friend. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Oxley Home care Team. You are amazing. Please continue the terrific work of always helping others. Thank you again. Sr. Sofia.

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Lifelong learning keeps you young…

By Gilian Douglass
January 23, 2017
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Dementia

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young” – Henry Ford

Henry Ford may not have been talking about computers and the Internet, but his quote is apt when it comes to learning the ways of technology.

The world is a different place since many seniors were in the workforce. In fact, technology moves so fast, the world is different from 10 years ago.

The proliferation of the Internet on culture, smartphones and social media is a Brave New World for many people, not just those who were born when sliced bread was a wonderful new invention.

It’s important to be connected, and unlike any other time in history – now is the time you can be connected to anyone, anywhere. Now is a time where it’s possible to hold a computer in the palm of your hand and see and hear your family in another city or country.

Being tech savvy, or even just tech aware can open up many new avenues for many people. Computers, tablets and smart phones have helped make day-to-day errands, such as paying a bill or doing your banking so much easier.

Even for those who are living with dementia, technology can assist in making life easier through many applications, Skype or FaceTime.

There are many classes and groups on Sydney’s Northern Beaches which teach – at each individual’s own pace – the essential skills for computers, tablets and smart phones. For those in Northern Beaches Aged Care – these groups provide a lifeline to learning and staying connected.

Check these groups out:

Belrose & Terrey Hills Computer Pals for Seniors Tutors available for on-to-one lessons. Cost $30 per school term plus $20 one-off joining fee. Mon to Fri 9am-1pm.
Terrey Hills Community Centre, Yulong Rd, Terrey Hills 2084. Tel: 9451 4216 or 9452 1402, thulbert98@aol.com
Forest Computer Pals for Seniors. Mon to Fri 9am-4pm. Forestville Memorial Hall, 3 Starkey St, Forestville 2087. Tel: 9975 7762, ForestCompals@swiftdsl.com.au forestcomputerpals.org.au
Manly Computer Pals for Seniors. Mon to Fri 9am-5pm. Manly Seniors Centre, 275 Pittwater Rd, Manly 2095. Tel: 9976 0930, manlypals@gmail.com manlycompals.org.au
Northern Beaches Computer Pals for Seniors. Mon to Fri 9am-4pm
Tramshed Community Arts Centre, 1395a Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen 2101 (due to renovations, the group is temporarily located at Dee Why RSL). Tel: 9984 0604, 9913 1433 info@compalsnb.org.au compalsnb.org.au

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About Oxley Home Care

Oxley Home Care, established in 2006, is a family-owned Sydney business and an Approved Government Provider for aged care services, specialising in Dementia Care.

Oxley Home Care provides Dementia Care, Private Care, Home Care, Nursing and Allied Health to enable people to live a quality life independently in their own home and stay connected to their local community.

To find out more about getting the right support and care for you or a family member, contact Oxley Home Care on 1300 993 591.

Gilian Douglass

Testimonials from our valued clients.

My Care Worker, Karin, is so efficient, capable and caring. She has proved to be intelligent, reliable, conscientious and her integrity is undoubted. She has been a huge factor in my living in my own home with all my health problems.
Her assistance in so many ways has contributed greatly to me achieving this and hopefully will continue for some time to come. I am very lucky to have the assistance of such a capable and understanding Care Worker from Oxley Home Care.

Brian, Wahroonga

Testimonials from our valued clients.

Our experience with Oxley is seamless, friendly, pro-active and extremely supportive. We would like to make special mention of their speedy response times when adhoc requests for care services are made. As shift workers this service is invaluable and Ashley goes above and beyond in these communications and interactions with us.
Anna has been amazing offering advice and is open minded to trialling and sourcing new devices to assist us.
Maria is an exceptional carer who does more than required and was able to make a quick connection and friendship with our mother.
Thank you team!

Anna, Parramatta

Testimonials from our valued clients.

To all the team at Oxley, I cannot thank you enough for all the help, kindness, patience, and support you have given my Mother over the past year. Mum speaks so highly of you all and my life has been made so much easier because of you. Keep up the good work.

Gail, Turramurra