Message from Lifestyle Tony Hello everybody, I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to be the Lifestyle Coordinator at Strathpine Aged Care. A bit about me - I have worked in the Aged Care sector for near on 40 years. For thirty years within
Aged Care Respite Services in the community providing support and activity-based programs to older people and for the last ten years at a facility in Caboolture as Lifestyle Coordinator. My aim and philosophy are to provide a diverse range of activities for the residents of Strathpine Aged Care. Forefront to better understanding the residents’ needs within a person-centred approach, we undertook a survey to find out from the residents and families what activities they like, any suggestions and feedback to existing programs they had and any other related experiences that might enhance the program at Strathpine Aged Care. We had a great response and from the feedback and suggestions, our program will be increasing bingo an extra day, adding men’s group twice a month, we have started a Choir which will meet at least twice a month and have reached out to a Kindergarten to visit once a month for intergenerational activities. Also, we will be ensuring at least one activity a day in Petrie and increasing the length of activities for longer activity engagement, as well as developing our 1:1 lifestyle support for residents who may be more likely to experience social isolation. The Lifestyle team are always welcoming of any feedback and suggestions that will help us deliver as much diversity as possible. Till next time, keep active Tony Lifestyle Coordinator
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