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Thanks to Whiddon&#8217;s home care packages, Tom and Topsy can live their lives together as they always did, with a little support from Whiddon&#8217;s quality aged care services when they need it.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch Tom and Topsy&#8217;s Home Care Story<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[video_with_schema]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Tom and Topsy have designed their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiddon.com.au\/yourlife\/home-care-checklist\/\">Home Care Package <\/a>with support from their Home Care Coordinator to meet their needs and goals. They access a range of services including personal care, nursing care to help Topsy, help with housework and shopping, and case management to ensure their needs are being met and to support the family by acting as an advocate during their meetings with hospitals and other health professionals, ensuring Tom, Topsy and their daughters feel supported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Care allows Tom and Topsy to live independently and safely at home. 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