Support for sensory impairment, dementia and continence issues
Merri Health Rapid Reablement
Merri Health - Allied Health and Therapy Services
Merri Health provides specialised support services that assist older people to live independently and safely in their homes and in the community. Our highly skilled Wellness at Home Team works alongside people and their family. We work in a manner that promotes wellness, re-ablement and independence supporting people by:
• Coordinating services
• Liaising with other medical providers
• Advocating on people's behalf
We accept referrals for people who would benefit from long term or short term case management and care coordination. Our services respect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our clients and interpreters can be arranged as required.
Northside Community Service Ltd
Junee Community Centre Inc
Therapy Focus - Continence Advisory Call Service
Therapy Focus provides services for people on Home Care Packages, private clients (fee for service) and those receiving Commonwealth Home Support Program. We have previously been known as Bladder and Bowel Health Australia. If you or someone your care for are having bladder or bowel accidents, leakage (incontinence), wet the bed at night or have problems such as constipation or loose bowels we can assist. Our service is delivered by our qualified continence nurse consultant. The service can be delivered in your home and includes management strategies for you and your carers and support workers. We conduct thorough assessments and assist you to manage your condition and meet your goals. Our staff can liaise with your doctors and we can develop toileting programs, provide product advice and prescription and provide dietary and fluid advice to improve your condition. Our staff provide continence education and training. We have products available for viewing and attend community events.
Therapy Focus - Continence Advisory Call Service
Therapy Focus provides services for people on Home Care Packages, private clients (fee for service) and those receiving Commonwealth Home Support Program. We were previously known as Bladder and Bowel Health Australia. If you or someone your care for are having bladder or bowel accidents, leakage (incontinence), wet the bed at night or have problems with constipation or loose bowels we can assist. Our service is delivered by our qualified continence healthcare professionals. The service can be delivered in your home and includes management strategies for you and your carers and support workers. We conduct thorough assessments and assist you to manage your condition and meet your goals. Our staff can liaise with your doctors and we can develop toileting programs, provide product advice and prescription and provide dietary and fluid advice to improve your condition. Our staff provide continence education and training. We have products available for viewing and attend community events.
Neighbourhood Central Social Support Group
The Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness program offers a choice of fun, interactive and supportive activities to improve health and wellbeing with the aim of keeping older people healthy and living in their own home.
If you’re having trouble with everyday tasks and feel that getting back into the community, or a little exercise and fun activities could improve your health and wellbeing, this program could be right for you. Some of the activities include Sports Ability, yoga in a chair, hydrotherapy, music/singing groups, craft groups, and information and exercise sessions.