Support for Tenterfield locals living with dementia
Tenterfield Care’s Haddington community offers specialist dementia care for residents with advanced memory support needs.
Residential Service Manager, Val Gooley, says this specialised care in a dedicated dementia support household is an important service for the local community.
“The number of older Australians living with dementia is continuing to rise. This means more families are being challenged by the demands of caring for their loved one affected by dementia,” said Val.
“At Tenterfield Care, our staff are specially trained to offer expert, around-the-clock support for residents with moderate to severe memory loss.
“Our Nurses, Carers and Lifestyle teams are equipped with the experience and tools to help these residents remain comfortable, active and enjoying life as much as possible.”
Lifestyle Officer, Kasey, says that careful consideration goes into developing a lifestyle program that’s inclusive for residents living with dementia.
“Residents with dementia often find that sensory experiences involving hearing, smell and touch are calming and enjoyable,” said Tanya.
Residents are welcomed on a permanent or short-term respite basis in private rooms.
Tenterfield Care is part of Apollo Care, an innovative national aged care provider preserving the unique purpose of regional not-for-profit providers that play such a valuable role in their local community.
If you need support for your loved one living with dementia, call our friendly team at on (02) 6736 0300.
