When considering the next chapter, perhaps the biggest consideration of all is whether your loved one will ever really feel at home again. Well, unfortunately, in many traditional aged care settings the answer is no.
The term ‘aged care’ may bring some preconceived ideas to mind. Traditional care can feel very clinical. Bright lights, understaffed, shared bathrooms, unlockable doors and lino two thirds of the way up the wall. It’s easy to feel unsafe and forgotten.
There’s often no option to bring your own furniture, no ability to bring pets, no guarantee couples will be close by or even in the same facility, and little choice when it comes to how and when care needs are attended to.
1. Dignity to choose a life on your terms
Glengara Care was conceived and constructed with quality of life and the wellbeing of residents as its core philosophy. This means Glengara Care residents can:
- Move in as a couple
- Bring their own furniture
- Bring pets
- Cook their own meals (if they choose)
- Have family and friends visit and stay
- Lock their door
- Choose the care they want, and when they want it
It’s designed to feel like home, a place where health and wellbeing can improve and where privacy, dignity and independence are valued.
2. Staff to resident ratios
Perhaps the major concern for seniors and their families about aged care is that it is a clinical environment with inadequate staff to resident ratios.
Glengara Care heralds a new standard of private aged care unlike anything else available in NSW by delivering an unmatched level of tailored care, as well as the freedom for residents to maintain their independence.
The difference at Glengara Care is a model led by a team of registered nurses and an emergency response team on site 24 hours a day, so residents not only have the security of knowing the highest level of care is always on call, but also the comfort of being able to make it their home in every sense of the word.
We have the highly trained staff and specialist equipment necessary for the individualised care of our residents to allow the freedom and independence they deserve. If a resident wants to be woken and supported to dress and shower at 11am instead of 8am for example, they can. The same goes for linen, cleaning and supporting health services. We work with our residents and build their needs into a personalised care plan, and deliver care in a way that’s right for them.
3. Surrounded by a thriving community
Glengara Care is nestled within the existing and thriving Glengara Retirement Village. The retirement village is well established, has beautiful grounds, a wonderful array of facilities, a thriving community and an active social calendar. In addition to quality and varied meals, these are all vital ingredients to aging well and help provide our residents with real and tangible health benefits.
The well-being of our residents is our number one priority. That’s why we complement our high level, nurse-led model of care with regular opportunities for social connection and fun. Residents can spend their days out and about, enjoying the excellent village amenities and social activities and engaging socially if they choose.
Experience the difference every day
The peace of mind of having access to high level care, the comforts of home, social connection and the autonomy to live life to the fullest is what older Australians deserve. The transition to higher support is a challenging time, but the certainty, choice and care offered at Glengara Care makes things easier.
If you are interested in learning more about Glengara Care, contact our team on 1800 955 070 or enquire online to arrange a visit and see the difference for yourself.
