Tag: residential care

For elderly people requiring assistance with day-to-day living, aged care homes have many advantages over other types of care.We asked some of our residents to tell us the best parts of life in aged care and they came up with a comprehensive list.Security/SafetyOlder people are often vulnerable in their own homes particularly when they are forgetful and may forget to lock a door or close a window. It leaves them open to the possibility of a break-in. Aged care homes have high... Read More

Planning ahead: Enduring Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Guardianship in Aged Care.If you or a loved one are considering entering residential care, there are several documents which are useful to have in place, prior to admission.Whilst they aren't mandatory, they're highly desirable. They allow you to entrust important decisions to a person of your choice in the event that you're unable to make your own decisions.It’s important to talk to your family members or a t... Read More

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

So, your parent or loved one is getting to the stage where they are no longer able to care for themselves and living with you isn’t an option.With so many new facilities on offer - how do you know what to look for?Choosing the right facility can be a daunting task at an emotional time for you and your family.To help you to make an informed choice, we’ve come up with a definitive list to ensure your loved one is well cared for and their needs are met;Accreditation – ha... Read More

(Image ~ John Revell with Meath Care staff)Meath Care would like to acknowledge all of our residents who served in the armed forces.  This is just one story of many - John’s special story.John Revell was born in Cambridge, England on the 13th, July 1923.He grew up in South End on Sea, Essex, close to the Thames estuary. Living close to the river meant many boyish adventures riding down to the flats, accompanied by his beloved pet dog.His mother was an active member of the ... Read More

Community News' Southern Gazette covered the official opening of the Michael Lee Centre in Como, July 10th.  Click on the link below to read the full article.https://www.communitynews.com.au/southern-gazette/news/meath-care-inc-opens-dementia-focused-centre/  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