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Keeping Her Independence: Susan’s Story of Staying at Home After a Stroke

How Susan avoided early entry into Aged Care with tailored support and Is now thriving in her own home.
Keeping Her Independence: Susan’s Story of Staying at Home After a Stroke
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Susan

Susan is a 66-year-old woman who has always valued her independence and social life.

After experiencing a stroke, she faced a difficult recovery, compounded by a history of falls that put her at risk of losing her ability to live alone.

While she wanted to stay in her home, her declining mobility and need for daily support made this increasingly challenging.

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Susan

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With her family unable to provide full-time care, Susan was referred to Circle SC due to the risk of her prematurely entering residential aged care at the age of 64.

She needed a plan to help her stay at home safely, but navigating the NDIS system and coordinating the right supports felt overwhelming.

Circle SC worked closely with Susan and her healthcare team to develop a comprehensive support plan, ensuring she had the services and modifications needed to continue living in her home with confidence.

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Susan

Today

With targeted support and home modifications, Susan has successfully avoided the move to aged care and continues to live safely and independently.

She has regained confidence in her mobility, enjoys hosting family gatherings, and feels secure knowing she has the right care in place.

Susan’s story highlights the importance of early intervention and person-centered planning in supporting older Australians to maintain their independence.

Emma is just amazing at problem solving and attending meetings. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emma. She gets back to me as soon as she can. Dan the Director was brilliant too, and still asks after me I think this is great that Dan is doing this to check in with me.

Susan
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If you’re supporting someone like Susan, who is at risk of needing residential care, let’s work together to provide the right support and help them maintain their independence. Contact us today to explore how we can assist you or the people you support.
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