Social isolation in aged care is not uncommon in Australia, and it can have a significant effect on a person’s mental and physical wellbeing. So what are the risks of social isolation, and which types of aged care support can help people stay socially connected at...
It seems that all aged care should begin with a focus on the individual, but it’s only in recent years that this approach has become widely accepted and valued in the aged care sector. We all have the right to dignity, choice, comfort and independence as we grow...
Paro the robotic seal is an advanced interactive therapeutic robot available to residents at Aurrum’s aged care facilities. Paro has been found to help reduce stress and agitation and improve relaxation of aged care residents. Paro uses facial recognition and is very...
Aurrum is proud to partner with Planetree, an international not-for -profit organisation that works with hospitals and aged care providers to assist in the development of organisational culture and working practices, bringing person-centred care philosophies to the...
Each Aurrum site in NSW and VIC participated in a fun spring scarecrow contest this month! Residents and Aurrum employees came up with a concept for their scarecrow and worked together for about six weeks bringing the masterpieces to life. Fantastic effort by everyone...
Aurrum Aged Care’s food revolution continues with further steps today to improve catering and food services. Changes commence initially at Aurrum Norah Head and will roll-out across all Aurrum operating facilities in NSW and VIC in the coming months. At the forefront...
