New ways to age well in your home
Tasmania’s ageing population is one of our biggest challenges, but also an opportunity to rethink how people are supported to live well at home. More than one in five Tasmanians are now aged 65 and over, making Tasmania Australia’s oldest state.
Behind the numbers are people, families and communities, each experiencing ageing differently. Most want care that fits with their life, helps them stay active and connected and focuses on what matters most.
Salveo Healthcare is responding by strengthening its focus on ageing well at home and in the community. This includes listening to our clients, working with other organisations, and delivering much needed falls prevention and exercise programs.
Partnering with Community Based Support
We have also partnered with Community Based Support (CBS), a Southern Tasmanians community aged care provider, to deliver clinical support as an Associate Provider for its Support at Home Program and Restorative Care Pathway. Together, we are making it easier for older Tasmanians to access coordinated nursing, allied health and community support at home.
“For CBS clients, the care Salveo Healthcare delivers is more than convenience. Clinical care delivered at home, alongside their everyday supports we provide, helps keep people independent for longer” says Allyson Warrington, CEO, CBS.
Care may include nursing, wound care, health checks, physiotherapy, exercise support and help to regain or maintain independence. by supporting people earlier and in the community, these services can help keep Tasmanians well and reduce avoidable hospital visits.
For 92-year old Colin Wilkinson, Salveo Healthcare delivering services in Support at Home has meant nurses visiting twice a week to care for wounds on his leg.
“Excellent support,” Colin said. “They’re caring and they do their job without fuss and bother.”
Without the nurses, Colin said they “couldn’t have done it ourselves. They attend home, which is great”.
As Tasmania looks ahead, healthy ageing at home will rely on connected support that helps people live well.
This information is general in nature and individualised medical advice should be sought from a general practitioner (GP) or appropriate medical practitioner.
