Timed to coincide with this year’s Seniors Festival, the not-for-profit provider launched the program to celebrate the unique friendships between residents in its 13 aged care homes.
Carol Inglis, 79, and Carol Jackson, 78, from Benetas Corowa Court Aged Care Apartments in Mornington are just two of the “Besties” to feature, and say their friendship has changed their outlook on ageing.
“We think the same way, say the same things and share the same sense of humour,” Mrs Jackson said.
The pair can often be found sharing a meal at their ‘Naughty Table’ in the dining room or buzzing down Main Street on their matching scooters.
They also keep themselves busy hosting weekly exercise classes at their home and coordinating the fortnightly word puzzle competition, where they compete against other Benetas homes.
“We just know we’ll see each other and cope with whatever comes,” Mrs Jackson adds.
It just goes to show what a difference friendships can make – and you don’t have to give that up when you enter residential care.
