Our Wellness Centres are dedicated spaces fitted out with specialist exercise equipment within many of our Care Communities where we partner with experienced physiotherapists and provide personalised programs that deliver real results, improving the quality of life of people with complex neurological, cardiac, metabolic and orthopaedic conditions.
We promote reablement, rehabilitation and restoration through improving mobility. Our goal is to improve quality of life, emotional and physical wellbeing, and promote independence.
Wellness programs help residents maintain or improve mobility. As we get older certain things happen to our bodies. Medical research shows that as a result of reduced physical activity we lose bone density, muscle strength and our joints begin to stiffen which is why exercise is so important.
It has been proven that the physio-lead exercise program that our Wellness Centres offer have been able to reduce the rate at which this decline is experienced. In a recent study of residents who participated in our wellness programs; it was seen that 55% of residents improved their walking speed and that after six months of the program, residents’ mobility levels had been maintained, demonstrating the lasting effects that the Wellness Centre can have on our residents’ lives.
The Wellness Centre can provide meaning and purpose to our residents as it is a goal oriented program whereby residents and the Allied Health Professionals set specific goals and work to achieve them. The result is an environment that creates self fulfilment, happiness and motivation along with the physical and psychological benefits of being less reliant on others.
The majority of participants have also reported that their confidence has also grown due to the Wellness Centre program. The longer we can encourage our residents to remain physically active, the longer they will benefit from an independent lifestyle.
As well as the many physical benefits that can be achieved through our wellness programs, one of the most important outcomes is an improvement in wellbeing through socialising and connecting with others.
The Wellness Centre environment is designed to promote a friendly and fun atmosphere, where residents can socialise with one another while engaging in their own program. Care Communities with direct external access to the Wellness Centre can act as a social hub with intergenerational mingling from members of the community, all working together to achieve their restorative goals.
Yes. A major benefit of having our Allied Health team based on site within our Care Community, is that they become fully integrated into the care home team who look after the residents.
This means there is constant and open communication between the two teams in regards to our residents’ preferences, medical history, etc which is very difficult to achieve with an offsite physiotherapist. This approach to wellbeing further supports our residents to be able to live their best life in our care.
In addition, our custom-designed Wellness Centres’ are fitted out with specialist equipment for our residents to use anytime the centre is open making it easy for them to regularly exercise being guided the Allied Health professionals.
Yes. In a traditional arrangement where physiotherapists are visited off-site, a relative would need to pick up and drop off or arrange transport for our resident. This can be time consuming and in many cases becomes the focus of their visit rather than spending quality time together.
However as the Care Community team manage all appointments and transfers for the Wellness Centre, visits from loved ones can be meaningful, connective and more relaxed. Furthermore, outings with relatives can be purely about having fun, visiting friends and family and enjoying each other’s company rather than attending appointments. This all adds to our residents’ wellbeing and overall quality of life.
Access is based on clinical need. During your care planning, we’ll discuss what allied health services are recommended for your personal health goals. Additional services may be arranged if needed.
No, a referral is not required. During your care planning conversations, our team will discuss whether physiotherapy is suitable based on your individual health needs and goals.
Your physiotherapist will assess your mobility, strength, balance, pain, and ability to perform daily tasks. This initial assessment helps create a personalised care plan that aligns with your clinical needs and personal goals.
Common benefits include:
In addition to physiotherapy and occupational therapy, our Care Communities may offer:
Physiotherapy frequency depends on your care needs. You may receive:
When you move into one of our Care Communities we strive to help you feel at home every day. Each one of our homes is fully accredited by the Australian Aged Care Quality Commission and has a registered nurse on every shift, every day and night.
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We understand that everyone caring for someone needs a break at times. We provide short and longer-term respite care, including Day Respite, to give carers some flexibility to attend to personal needs and commitments.
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Every individual living with dementia will have different needs and preferences. Our carers endeavour to build connected relationships with each resident so that we can deliver the right care for your clinical, social and spiritual needs.
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Palliative care is care that helps people live their life as fully and comfortably as possible when living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. This type of care may continue for an extended period of time and aims to support physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
End-of-life care is the care provided in the last few hours, days or weeks of life.
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