• Ep.3 - Adjusting to Aged Care with Sheridan and Grace. Plus, What Aged Care Providers and Families Can Do to Help with Mark Aros and Zoe Falster

  • May 22 2024
  • Length: 40 mins
  • Podcast

Ep.3 - Adjusting to Aged Care with Sheridan and Grace. Plus, What Aged Care Providers and Families Can Do to Help with Mark Aros and Zoe Falster

  • Summary

  • In this episode of St. Vincent's Care's navigating Aged Care series, the focus is on integrating loved ones into their new aged care community.

    The host, Nicole Lessio, is joined by residents, families, aged care staff, a geriatrician, and a psychologist to discuss the importance of belonging and adjustment in the new home. Sheridan, a family member, shares her experience of integrating her mother into the community by visiting her regularly, participating in activities, and encouraging social interaction.

    "The facility's assistance in that was crucial in that knowing that I was coming outside of visiting hours. So, the nurses or staff would still let me in after hours just so that I could go in and see her and reassure her that I am not abandoning now."


    - Sheridan on her Mum's initial move into aged care

    Grace, a resident, emphasizes the importance of getting involved and finding meaning in the new community. The experts provide advice on helping residents integrate, including open communication, being present, and finding purpose. They also discuss the challenges and emotions that families may experience during this transition and offer strategies for coping with guilt and making the most of the new phase of life.

    The episode highlights the significance of relationships, kindness, and respect in creating a sense of belonging and well-being in aged care communities.

    Hosted by: Nicole Lessio

    Produced by: MSQUARE Productions

    Learn more about St Vincent's at https://www.svcs.org.au/

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