My husband, who just celebrated his 90th birthday, was hospitalised since December 2025. On 18 March 2026 he was transferred to Advantaged Care for respite of 21 days. At the hospital he became withdrawn, couldn't eat and his cognitive function has declined. Prior to admission he was active and independent, driving his car, attending medical appointments, banking, shopping etc. He became very frail and disoriented. This change in him was alarming. After seeing him settle in the Nursing home and having witnessed the level of care and genuine interest in his welfare by the staff, I was greatly relieved. I never came across this level of excellence in nursing care, the appetising, varied diet with plenty of fresh fruit, the pleasant environment conducive to healing and wellbeing designed by creative and mindful architects. I could only fully appreciate how labour intensive nursing a frail person is, when I brought him home. He liked it there, but he longed to go home, where he lived for past 63 years. The staff in the Nursing home made it look easy, but they were "an army", while I was alone, looking after him 24/7. I am still waiting for the funding from My Aged Care to be released. I am 77 years old and have my share of medical problems. We decided to keep him at home as long as possible, but when his condition deteriorates, we would love to place him permanently at the Edensor Gardens. I know not of a better place. I am deeply grateful to the Nursing staff, the assistants and the admin. workers for their professionalism and dedication to duty.
