Residents living with early onset dementia have a new choice in accommodation options

Residents living with early onset dementia have a new choice in accommodation options, with the opening of Clear Mountain Cottages by Wesley Mission Queensland. 

Located in Brisbane’s north-west, the cottages reflect the latest thinking on the best ways to care for people who are living with dementia.

The cottages offer 16 residents living with early onset dementia the opportunity to live in an intimate homelike environment and participate in daily activities, while receiving 24-hour care and support.

Glenva and Rosie now call Clear Mountain home and have really settled into their new life.

“The two of us have a lot of fun. We laugh a lot together,” says  Rosie. “We are next door neighbours and we became friends quite quickly. It’s nice to have someone to keep you company.”

“It’s beautiful here, our rooms are big, the dining room is nice and light and we’ve got a large outdoor area to enjoy too.

 “It’s great that we have the choice to do what we like, when we like. I can make myself a cuppa, it does really feel like home.”

Wesley Mission Queensland’s Director of Residential Aged Care, Annie Gibney, said the cottages offer residents  a holistic, person centred model of care that empowers them to make their own choices and to be fully involved in all areas of their life.

“We base our philosophy of care on the internationally recognised Eden Alternative ™ philosophy of care with dedicated household companions focused on building positive relationships with residents so they have comfort, familiarity and routine,” Ms Gibney said.

“We know that people living with dementia thrive in smaller, intimate and peaceful environments without too much noise and heighted activity and the cottages design promotes this atmosphere.

“The feedback we are receiving from families and residents is incredibly positive. We have seen improvements in resident’s wellbeing and social engagement living in a safe, supported and friendly community where they have choice and control and we have seen spouses and relatives, who were once 24-hour carers, return to spending quality time with their loved ones.”

To find out more about Clear Mountain Cottages, please call 1300 541 647. 

Find out more about Wesley Mission Queensland.