Tag: #nursing homes perth

We’ve been busy making improvements to our dementia-specific unit at the Dr Mary Surveyor Centre in Kingsley.Shenton residents will now have easy access to the outside garden from the communal lounge area.A fence and gate have been installed across the width of the garden, close to the raised garden beds, allowing residents to move unrestricted between both areas.Previously, a swipe lock was required to access the garden.  The re-vamp has given residents the ability to mov... Read More

The Maggie Beer Foundation is such an important advocate for quality food in aged-care Australia. We were very proud to be included in their July newsletter.https://maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/news/meath-care-share-their-recent-workshops-success/  Read More

We sat down with Michael Lee Centre, Occupation Therapist, Wey Chan this week to talk about her role at Meath Care and why she chose to work in aged care.Wey explained that occupational therapy in aged care is all about helping individuals with reduced abilities to carry out the important, meaningful, everyday activities that we take for granted.The term “occupation” in occupational therapy refers to the things people do to occupy their time. This includes essential activities li... Read More

We are doing all that we can as an organisation to keep our residents safe from a worse than normal flu season. 7NEWS Perth came in today to see how the aged care industry is managing 19/06/19.Read More

Our Michael Lee Centre is now open for resident's in Como ~ 7 NEWS Perth popped in for a visit and got to meet some of our wonderful residents. 01/06/19Read More

Inter-generational playgroups are aimed at promoting social interaction, learning and social inclusion.They’ve been found to increase happiness, dignity and self-esteem in older participants as well as an active participation and sense of social connection within the community.Older people are fascinated by the energy and excitement of the children who in turn, love having a captive audience.When they come together in play, magic happens.  Play is such an important part of... Read More

Meath Care Residential Volunteer - Jo Hartzell.Jo Hartzell was raised in the Perth suburb of Nedlands, on Stirling Highway, opposite the iconic Rose Gardens.She was one of five girls and attended MLC College for girls, which was just down the road in Claremont.Pony riding was Jo’s childhood passions and many happy years were spent both in the stables and on horseback.Jo studied French at the University of Western Australia. After graduating in 1966, she moved to Kings Lynn ... Read More