Navigating care and support options for our elderly mother who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, has been an uphill battle. There is no shortage of providers out there who claim to provide care that is person centred; tailored to the unique requirements of the individual. Often, the standard of care does not match the rhetoric. What set Janine and Hellenic Healthcare apart for us, was the willingness to take the time to understand the gravity of this moment in our Mother’s life and the impact it was likely to have on all of us moving forward. Acknowledging her life story became the foundation upon which a strong care relationship could be built; one that went far beyond the meeting of needs to celebrating our Mother’s unique and enduring spirit. We realised during this difficult time that what’s most important is the sense of partnership. No one has all the answers all the time and with our Mother’s fluctuating needs, the ability to ‘shift gears’ and take turns at wheel provided much needed respite for all of us, while maintaining the desired standard of care. Hellenic Healthcare does not claim to have all the answers, no one does. But what it does have is an unwavering resolve to monitor our Mother’s fluctuating needs and provide flexible care and support that is in line with best practice and evidence-based research. The most comforting aspect of having Janine and Hellenic Healthcare in our corner is knowing that our family values are not just understood, they are actively aligned and strengthened with every care interaction. For us, the road ahead is now far less daunting. We are able to really ‘live’ life and celebrate our Mother’s journey in a proactive, sensitive and dignified manner.