With the help of her children, Diana has been able to decorate her room in a way that brings a bit of joy to her each day. She says it makes her feel at home, and “it’s wonderful to wake up to a familiar area, and see all the colour.”

Though this comfort extends beyond her room, and when speaking of life at Warrigal Mt Warrigal she says “The staff here are wonderful, they’re very nice and are all lovely.  I have a window that gives me a nice view to outside and the gardens, I love it here.”

When asked what she would say to someone considering moving into a Warrigal residential care home, Diana said “If you have the opportunity and you like the room – take it!”

At Warrigal, we encourage people moving into our residential aged care homes to make their room their own, whether it be with photos, decorations or something that brings a bit of their own home with them.

It’s a place to reflect your identity, your memories and your story, and simple additions can bring a lot of joy to each day. Feeling at home is essential to overall happiness and wellbeing, and when your room reflects who you are, it becomes a place where you can relax, feel safe, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Diana says while it keeps her busy with dusting – she wouldn’t have it any other way! Watch the video below to see Diana’s space for yourself.