Residential Aged Care Services Presented By: Tess Woodford Regis Aged Care
Quotes Adolph Zukor (Film Mogul) • On approaching his hundredth birthday: “If I'd known how old I was going to be I'd have taken better care of myself.” Josh Billings (Humorist) • “In youth we run into difficulties; in old age difficulties run into us.”
Facts • 2 percent of older people go into a nursing home • The average age in a nursing home is late 80’s • They are not as scary as you think
How do we enter aged care? • Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) • Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) What you need • Aged Care Client Record (ACCR) Where to go • Referral from your doctor • You or family member can request assessment • May be performed in hospital after an event
Types of Services • Residential Care – Dementia Specific – Extra Services • Respite Care
Respite • Short term stays – usually to give carers a break or can be used to trial / get to know your preferred home • 63 days per financial year are allocated for this by Medicare • You need to be approved ( as to care needs ) to receive this kind of service
What is Extra Services? • A great option for self funded retirees or those with assets or income / affordability • A lifestyle choice • Benefits, living environment, services offered
It’s not just the care – it’s all about you We have fun!
Getting to know the homes in your area • Our advice – plan for the future • Arrange a tour • Don’t be a stranger • Become a volunteer • Try respite stays
Local Regis Homes • Regis Park - Nedlands • Regis Weston - Nedlands • Regis Forrest Gardens - Bunbury • Regis Cypress Gardens - Greenmount • Regis Como House - Como • Regis Embleton – Embleton • Regis Hillcrest – North Fremantle
Regis MEALS • cooked on site by qualified chef • menu reviews • nutritional and balanced
PIECES (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Cultural & Social) A resident program that values: • Personal input • Encourages Independence • Engages the resident in the community, is Consultative & promotes Self-esteem We have: • a dedicated co-ordinator • on line library of activities / guides • themed calendar of events
Regis MOSAIC • a unique care system that enables quick and easy recognition of care need • covers mobility, diet, cognitive and special care needs. • provides an immediate conversation starter • identifies ‘respite’ residents • can be quickly updated via central control MOSAIC is UNIQUE to REGIS!
Advice • My Aged Care Website • Regis Advice 1300 998 100 • Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre • Medicare • Placement Consultants • Financial Planner (Aged Care Specialists)
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