Iris now travels in style

For Iris, 97, the arrival of her first mobility scooter was part and parcel of a package of person-centred care that underpins her dignity, joy and independence.

Over the years, our Home Care Packages team has been supporting Iris with her age-related decreasing mobility.

Despite nearing her centennial birthday, Iris is determined to maintain her independence. The solution came in the form of a mobility scooter, which has enabled Iris to not only wheel around her house but to also embrace the great outdoors.

Now that Iris’s world has expanded again she is enjoying garden views on her patio and shopping excursions, thanks to her new vehicle! Iris’s newfound enjoyment in life doesn’t stop with the new
scooter. Thanks to coordinated support services from her support worker and other interdisciplinary team
members, Iris continues to live happily with her carer daughter Theresa in the comfort and familiarity of her family home.

“We are so very grateful for all that Co.As.It. has done and continues to do for Iris to live independently at home,” Theresa said.

Through the comprehensive support Iris receives which includes in-home domestic assistance and clinical services, along with a regular gardening service – Iris has the capacity to remain living at home.

Now also equipped with a personal alarm for emergencies, Iris continues to enjoy her independence with confidence and gratitude to Co.As.It. for enhancing her quality of life.