Friday 29 September 2017
The Weekend Sun
42 news and views for the over 55’s
A safe and protective environment for our elders With a 45-bed psychogeriatric dementia unit and a 15-bed secure dementia unit, Radius Althorp provides a safe and protective environment for dementia care residents and your loved ones, while still offering independence and choice. Both units exude a homely, lively and welcoming atmosphere with good indooroutdoor flow and free access to generous outside spaces for daily walks, activities and plenty of fresh air. Radius Althorp practises ‘person-centred care’ so that each resident is living life to the fullest and celebrated and acknowledged for the unique individual they are. Staff are specifically trained to work with dementia residents, continuously focusing
on ways to alleviate and respond to the feelings and emotions they experience. They work closely with Tauranga Hospital’s mental health services for older people to provide the best care particularly for those with high and complex needs. The hospital’s Radius Althorp practices ‘person-centred care’ specialist psychiatrist works collaboratively with Radius Althorp’s living at Radius Althorp – even with the nursing team and GP. best care, they can’t replace family and the The team encourage families to stay special knowledge and relationships built actively involved with their loved ones up over a lifetime.
Combining treats and conversation Miss having a good old yarn and a relaxing cuppa? You might like to join Age Concern’s coffee, cake and conversation group.
The group meets once a month to enjoy a range of cakes and coffee around a table of like-minded people. The next
meeting will be on Thursday, October 19 from 10.30am-12pm at the Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For catering purposes, attendees will be required to pay $3 per person. To register your interest phone the Age Concern office on 07 578 2631.
Leaders in Care