Aged care residents get their coffee fix

And that's exactly what happened at Mercy Place Ave Maria recently when the Xpresso Mobile Café visited the facility.

Staff at the aged care home organised a special treat for their residents after restrictions suspended their weekly outing.

Much to the delight of residents, according to Ave Maria lifestyle co-ordinator Jan Christenson.

“They had been asking staff all day what time the van was arriving,” Ms Christenson said with a laugh.

“We normally take the residents into town or take them to Tatura or Murchison to have afternoon tea.

“So, I thought, why don’t we see if the coffee can come to them?”

Mooroopna-based Xpresso Mobile Café happily accommodated the request.

And with the sun shining, the elderly residents sipped their coffee outside and indulged in a donut or two.

“They just love their cappuccinos and cake,” Ms Christenson said.