A Day Out In Sydney With An Aged Care Home Community
After graduating from college, times were tough for me. I was in constant search of jobs and failed every time to land one. And finally I got a job as a career in an aged care home in Sydney. And obviously, it was not on my priority list; but a man (barely!) has got to make a living right? Money was the only element that pulled me to this job, not any thought of ‘community engagement’ or ‘social responsibility’.
Within the first few weeks, I gradually began to enjoy the job and approached it with passion and responsibility. It is at places like these that you get to witness the full cycle and mortality of life. And, the people there were literally the best. Their mental positivity made up for their physically aged bodies. It made me realise that the soul is immortal in comparison to the mortal body.
I’ve never seen my grandparents or witnessed their love; so this job was god-sent to make me realise what I missed out. I quickly became their favourite carer. They shared their sorrows and happiness with me, and even gossiped with me by ranking their grandchildren from least favourite to the most favourite. Such was the relationship we had (and obviously, some people were a pain in the ass by always giving others a hard time).
The manager and the authorities even considered me the residents’ favourite, and for this reason, they bestowed upon me the task of planning the residents’ annual outing, according to their interests. So, our one day trip included a visit to the Royal Botanical Garden and a Sydney night cruise.
Royal Botanical Garden
After lunch we headed out to the oldest botanical garden in Australia and started exploring. Unfortunately, residents who were bed-ridden couldn’t come as it was not practical for them. Some of my favourite people couldn’t come. But nonetheless, the residents who were reliant on wheelchairs and those who could walk, had a fun time, as our guide was very friendly and interactive.
The walk started becoming difficult and we had to rest and reset frequently. But despite the difficulty, their faces lit up like flowers in bloom, at the sight of even the tiniest plants and flowers. It is from them that I learned to appreciate the beauty of tiny things in life.
So, what was supposed to be a 2–3 hour walk took 4.5 hours. We ended the garden trip with tea and headed to our next experience.
Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
You might wonder, why take old people on a cruise? But hear me out! People from Sydney know that a lunch or dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour is a must—it’s part of the life here. And, to my surprise, many residents who are Sydneysiders haven’t been on a cruise. Somewhere between building a family and living for others, they forgot to live for themselves. And this was their only shot at experiencing this. It was on the pricey side, but I managed to score a solid deal (my negotiation skills paid off!).
The entry to the cruise was a bit challenging, but the crew aboard really helped us fit in. The cruise was actually the best part of the day. There was a live and vibrant cabaret show, along with a delectable three-course meal and stunning views of the harbour. Every resident enjoyed the cruise very much. Residents reliant on wheelchairs, stayed back at the harbour and had a great time too—they dined at a fancy restaurant by the harbour.
Seeing all these people enjoying themselves gave me teary eyes. Usually at the residence, the bedtime is 9pm, but it seemed like they didn’t care any more; they were truly immersed in the moment.
And in that moment, I understood the essence of life—it is unpredictable and ever-changing. One day you're surrounded by loved ones, and the next day, you're in a strange home with strangers. And yet, strangely, it’s with those strangers that you end up living your fullest, most beautiful life. And such is the irony of existence. Here on this cruise, sit those who didn’t resist life’s unpredictability, but embraced them—people who found love in strangers rather than strangeness in those they once loved.
For more details : https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/sydney/dinner-cruises
After graduating from college, times were tough for me. I was in constant search of jobs and failed every time to land one. And finally I got a job as a career in an aged care home in Sydney. And obviously, it was not on my priority list; but a man (barely!) has got to make a living right? Money was the only element that pulled me to this job, not any thought of ‘community engagement’ or ‘social responsibility’.
Within the first few weeks, I gradually began to enjoy the job and approached it with passion and responsibility. It is at places like these that you get to witness the full cycle and mortality of life. And, the people there were literally the best. Their mental positivity made up for their physically aged bodies. It made me realise that the soul is immortal in comparison to the mortal body.
I’ve never seen my grandparents or witnessed their love; so this job was god-sent to make me realise what I missed out. I quickly became their favourite carer. They shared their sorrows and happiness with me, and even gossiped with me by ranking their grandchildren from least favourite to the most favourite. Such was the relationship we had (and obviously, some people were a pain in the ass by always giving others a hard time).
The manager and the authorities even considered me the residents’ favourite, and for this reason, they bestowed upon me the task of planning the residents’ annual outing, according to their interests. So, our one day trip included a visit to the Royal Botanical Garden and a Sydney night cruise.
Royal Botanical Garden
After lunch we headed out to the oldest botanical garden in Australia and started exploring. Unfortunately, residents who were bed-ridden couldn’t come as it was not practical for them. Some of my favourite people couldn’t come. But nonetheless, the residents who were reliant on wheelchairs and those who could walk, had a fun time, as our guide was very friendly and interactive.
The walk started becoming difficult and we had to rest and reset frequently. But despite the difficulty, their faces lit up like flowers in bloom, at the sight of even the tiniest plants and flowers. It is from them that I learned to appreciate the beauty of tiny things in life.
So, what was supposed to be a 2–3 hour walk took 4.5 hours. We ended the garden trip with tea and headed to our next experience.
Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
You might wonder, why take old people on a cruise? But hear me out! People from Sydney know that a lunch or dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour is a must—it’s part of the life here. And, to my surprise, many residents who are Sydneysiders haven’t been on a cruise. Somewhere between building a family and living for others, they forgot to live for themselves. And this was their only shot at experiencing this. It was on the pricey side, but I managed to score a solid deal (my negotiation skills paid off!).
The entry to the cruise was a bit challenging, but the crew aboard really helped us fit in. The cruise was actually the best part of the day. There was a live and vibrant cabaret show, along with a delectable three-course meal and stunning views of the harbour. Every resident enjoyed the cruise very much. Residents reliant on wheelchairs, stayed back at the harbour and had a great time too—they dined at a fancy restaurant by the harbour.
Seeing all these people enjoying themselves gave me teary eyes. Usually at the residence, the bedtime is 9pm, but it seemed like they didn’t care any more; they were truly immersed in the moment.
And in that moment, I understood the essence of life—it is unpredictable and ever-changing. One day you're surrounded by loved ones, and the next day, you're in a strange home with strangers. And yet, strangely, it’s with those strangers that you end up living your fullest, most beautiful life. And such is the irony of existence. Here on this cruise, sit those who didn’t resist life’s unpredictability, but embraced them—people who found love in strangers rather than strangeness in those they once loved.
For more details : https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/sydney/dinner-cruises
A Day Out In Sydney With An Aged Care Home Community
After graduating from college, times were tough for me. I was in constant search of jobs and failed every time to land one. And finally I got a job as a career in an aged care home in Sydney. And obviously, it was not on my priority list; but a man (barely!) has got to make a living right? Money was the only element that pulled me to this job, not any thought of ‘community engagement’ or ‘social responsibility’.
Within the first few weeks, I gradually began to enjoy the job and approached it with passion and responsibility. It is at places like these that you get to witness the full cycle and mortality of life. And, the people there were literally the best. Their mental positivity made up for their physically aged bodies. It made me realise that the soul is immortal in comparison to the mortal body.
I’ve never seen my grandparents or witnessed their love; so this job was god-sent to make me realise what I missed out. I quickly became their favourite carer. They shared their sorrows and happiness with me, and even gossiped with me by ranking their grandchildren from least favourite to the most favourite. Such was the relationship we had (and obviously, some people were a pain in the ass by always giving others a hard time).
The manager and the authorities even considered me the residents’ favourite, and for this reason, they bestowed upon me the task of planning the residents’ annual outing, according to their interests. So, our one day trip included a visit to the Royal Botanical Garden and a Sydney night cruise.
Royal Botanical Garden
After lunch we headed out to the oldest botanical garden in Australia and started exploring. Unfortunately, residents who were bed-ridden couldn’t come as it was not practical for them. Some of my favourite people couldn’t come. But nonetheless, the residents who were reliant on wheelchairs and those who could walk, had a fun time, as our guide was very friendly and interactive.
The walk started becoming difficult and we had to rest and reset frequently. But despite the difficulty, their faces lit up like flowers in bloom, at the sight of even the tiniest plants and flowers. It is from them that I learned to appreciate the beauty of tiny things in life.
So, what was supposed to be a 2–3 hour walk took 4.5 hours. We ended the garden trip with tea and headed to our next experience.
Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour
You might wonder, why take old people on a cruise? But hear me out! People from Sydney know that a lunch or dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour is a must—it’s part of the life here. And, to my surprise, many residents who are Sydneysiders haven’t been on a cruise. Somewhere between building a family and living for others, they forgot to live for themselves. And this was their only shot at experiencing this. It was on the pricey side, but I managed to score a solid deal (my negotiation skills paid off!).
The entry to the cruise was a bit challenging, but the crew aboard really helped us fit in. The cruise was actually the best part of the day. There was a live and vibrant cabaret show, along with a delectable three-course meal and stunning views of the harbour. Every resident enjoyed the cruise very much. Residents reliant on wheelchairs, stayed back at the harbour and had a great time too—they dined at a fancy restaurant by the harbour.
Seeing all these people enjoying themselves gave me teary eyes. Usually at the residence, the bedtime is 9pm, but it seemed like they didn’t care any more; they were truly immersed in the moment.
And in that moment, I understood the essence of life—it is unpredictable and ever-changing. One day you're surrounded by loved ones, and the next day, you're in a strange home with strangers. And yet, strangely, it’s with those strangers that you end up living your fullest, most beautiful life. And such is the irony of existence. Here on this cruise, sit those who didn’t resist life’s unpredictability, but embraced them—people who found love in strangers rather than strangeness in those they once loved.
For more details : https://www.australiancruisegroup.com.au/sydney/dinner-cruises
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