June 22nd, 2020Hepburn House: a new beginning for Lillian
Lillian Curtis was born in Birregurra, Victoria, between the Otways and the Surf Coast, on January 22, 1927.
Some of her earliest childhood memories were of an aunty who wanted to adopt her and holidays in Apollo Bay with her grandparents.
Lillian remembers herself and her three brothers playing all week and standing on a carefully selected hill where they would try to throw rocks over one house’s chimney to the house below.
The family loved dogs and had plenty including one called Buster, with her grandparents owning sheep dogs.
Growing up, Lillian also loved dancing and was so light on her feet she won Belle of the Ball not once, but three times. Careerwise, she was an experienced weaver at the Valley Woollen Mills. She was married after World War II for 63 years.
The mum of one, grandmother of five and great-grandmother of one, has always enjoyed her hobbies including arts, craft and gardening. And as a resident of seven years at Hepburn House, she has kept up with all of them and especially loves tending to the pot plants on her balcony.
“Hepburn House meant a new beginning for the rest of my life! I was looking for a new home and found a place where I enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the staff but also feel very safe. I would highly recommend the move to anyone else!”
Hepburn House is a government-funded aged care facility that is set in beautiful surrounds and caters for all levels of care, from respite to permanent.
Residents are cared for by a full team of dedicated personal care workers and nurses, as well as regular visits from allied health professionals.
Home-style meals are cooked for residents in the on-site kitchen, which can accommodate not only dietary and religious requirements but also residents’ likes and dislikes.
Hepburn House has facilities to provide for couples – bedrooms with an adjoining private lounge and en suite. All the remaining rooms are single, private rooms with en suite and many also have private balconies with views of the surrounding countryside
Hepburn House is located at 1 Hepburn Road, Daylesford. For more information, please call 5348 8100 or visit www.hepburnhouse.com.au
Advertorial
