Planting Seeds of Happiness: Spring Gardening and Musical Stories Enrich Lives at Autumn Aged Care

Spring has sprung at Autumn Aged Care and residents at Skye Lodge in Frankston and Bentons Lodge in Mornington are getting right into the spirit with some indoor gardening activities to bring beautiful blooms to life! From the planting of seeds in personalised greenhouses to the preserving of flowers to keep their beauty alive, residents were engaged in activity and busy at work.

And speaking of busy, residents at both homes recently had the opportunity to partake in a musical program in collaboration with students from John Paul College with extraordinary results. Weaving the rich histories of residents into musical storytelling, there was not a dry eye in the house at the showing!

These are just a few examples of the enriching leisure and lifestyle activities and programs available at both homes. With the option to participate in activities such as daily exercise, yoga, meditation, mens’ groups, ladies pamper sessions, live entertainment, arts and crafts, pet therapy, and regular outings with newly acquired buses, residents are certainly spoilt for choice when planning their days!

And when it comes to food these homes do not disappoint! Seasonal menus created by an executive chef provide residents with fresh, tasty and highly nutritious meals. Special occasions are celebrated with specially crafted meals, be it the festive Christmas Day spread or the delicious Chinese New Year feast. The on-site boutique cafes with coffee, tea and snacks provide a warm and welcoming meeting point and are a hub of activity at any time of the day.

The dedicated nursing and care teams have an uncompromising determination to ensure residents receive the highest quality of clinical and pastoral care from the moment they walk through the doors. Registered Nurses supported by Personal Care Staff are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure residents’ individual needs are continuously monitored and documented, ensuring best practise in clinical care is always taken. Visiting GPs and the full range of Allied Services round out the promise of delivering excellence to every resident, every time.

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