Tag: #residential care perth

Imagine starting a new role, which includes infection control and finding yourself in the midst of a pandemic - that’s exactly what happened to Meath Care Senior Clinician, Lisa Pham.Lisa graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2014 with a degree in Health Science, Nursing and joined Osborne Park hospital as part of their graduate programme.It was a great learning environment where she worked in various departments including rehabilitation, looking after those recovering from ... 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