Aged Care Developmental Life Skills Support
We help older adults learn various essential and developmental life skills to maintain their independence and quality of life. Contact NHCH today to get support.
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For further information on how Newcastle and Hunter Community Health can help you maintain independence and remain safely in your own home, call us today.
What is Aged Care Developmental Life Skills Support?
NHCH offers Developmental Life Skills Support under our Aged Care services for older people in Newcastle and Hunter.
Developmental life skills may refer to abilities and skills that older adults need to maintain their independence and quality of life as they age. These include important routine skills like self-care, mental health, problem-solving, social interaction, and emotional management. NHCH offers Life Skills Support services tailored to the individual needs and preferences of Consumers.
This service may be covered under your My Aged Care plan package, if you have one. You can contact NHCH to check your eligibility for the same.
The support may cover an assessment of your needs and developing a personalized care plan to meet the specific developmental life skills gaps, assistance at home with daily routine activities to promote independence and skill development, temporary respite care to allow the older person to interact with other people and develop their skills, conducting therapy sessions to improve physical function, mental abilities, and daily living skills, and creating more diverse opportunities for social interaction and engagement to improve social skills.
If you want to know more or are ready to talk with a professional about your care needs, contact us today.
Aged Care Developmental Life Skills Services by NHCH
NHCH provides the following life skill development services in aged care:
Personal care skills: Teaching daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, medication management, and hygiene practices.
Mobility skills: Developing skills to walk around the house, transfer between chairs, and use assistive devices like walkers or canes without assistance.
Cognitive skills: Developing mental health through memory exercises, problem-solving, decision-making, reading, and following instructions.
Communication skills: Building your verbal and non-verbal communication skills so that you can express your needs clearly and understand conversations more effectively.
Social skills: Helping you learn to engage in conversations, build relationships, participate in group activities, and excel in social situations.
Emotion management skills: This service allows you to learn how to manage stress and anxiety and express emotions properly.
Why Choose NHCH for Aged Care Developmental Life Skills Support?
NHCH is an approved My Aged Care provider in Hunter. In addition to regular Aged Care Package support and services, we offer various other services to help older citizens improve their quality of life and independence. We stand out for our personalized approach to support, highly experienced and caring team, and commitment to service.
Every older person has unique needs and preferences. We respect that and ensure your developmental life skills program is tailored accordingly.
Rather than forcing our teachings on you, we gradually introduce skills, allowing you to learn them at your pace and level of functioning.
We engage your family members and caregivers in the planning process and can also train them in essential support and developmental life skills for you at home.
Why NHCH?
NHCH is an approved and trusted My Aged Provider offering a wide range of services to help older citizens live comfortably and independently.
Personalised Service
We work with you and your loved ones to discuss your needs and create a personalized care plan accordingly.
Trained Staff
Our aged care workers are highly trained and qualified to deliver Aged Care Medical Appointment Assistance.
Caring
We are committed to your well-being and safety and ensure our services help increase your comfort and independence.
Respect
We maintain your respect and dignity throughout the process, ensuring you receive the best care with quality
Committed to Service
As a top Aged Care provider, NHCH specialises in delivering comprehensive care with compassion.
The Regional Assessment Service will work with you to develop a personalised home support plan tailored directly to your needs. Assessors send a ‘referral for service’ to appropriate providers, such as Newcastle and Hunter Community Health, to let them know you are a new client and would like to engage their services. The provider will contact you to make further arrangements.
Alternatively, if you would like to visit or speak to a service provide to decide if they are the right fit for you, a ‘referral code’ can be sent which allows them to view your client record. The provider will review your identified needs and determine how they can assist. You then make the final decision on whether or not to engage their services.
Need to talk with someone about your Aged Care Developmental Life Skills Support needs? Call us today!