Short term restorative care is an 8 week program for older people, designed to prevent or reduce difficulties with completing everyday tasks.
Short term restorative care (STRC) aims to improve your well-being and independence and to assist you to continue living in your own home.
Your STRC coordinator will work with you to provide a range of coordinated, multi-disciplinary and goal oriented services.
Your program will be individually designed to make the most difference to you in 8 weeks.
Services are provided to you in your own home and may include:
• Occupational Therapy – helping you to do everyday tasks more easily
• Physiotherapy – increasing your strength and mobility
• Dietitian – getting the best nutrition for your health and energy levels
• Continence management
• Aids and equipment and minor home modifications
• Personal care, domestic, home maintenance and other services
The Aged Care Assessment Service will assess whether you are eligible for this program