Lifestyle Activities For Aged Care – Aurrum’s Program

Stay fit and healthy

Leisure and lifestyle activities in aged care play a crucial role in maintaining health and wellbeing.

Health and fitness activities at Aurrum Aged Care, can include:

• Yoga and light strength training – for enhancing flexibility and strength, helping seniors to maintain their independence and prevent injuries.
• Tai chi – with gentle, flowing movements, Tai Chi can assist with improving balance, while also promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
• Chair aerobics – is a safe and effective way to stay active, improve cardiovascular health, and enhance mobility, all from the comfort of a seated position.
• Walking club – encourages our residents to stay active, enjoy the fresh air, and connect with others, in a supportive and social way.
• Massage and aromatherapy – our soothing sessions promote relaxation and calmness for overall wellbeing.

Whether it’s participating in exercise classes, enjoying a walk around our landscaped grounds, or joining in our many social groups, these lifestyle activities in our aged care residences, will provide you with plenty of physical movement, mental stimulation, and social interaction.

Keep your mind active

At Aurrum Aged Care, a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body!

We actively encourage a combination of sensory, social, and cognitive lifestyle activities at our aged care residences, such as:

• Puzzles and brain games – engaging activities like crosswords, Sudoku, and jigsaw puzzles.
• Reading – enjoying books, magazines, and newspapers to stimulate the mind.
• Arts and craft therapy – pleasant activities like painting, drawing, and knitting nurture creativity and reduce tension.
• Music therapy – listening to music, singing in the choir, or playing musical instruments brings plenty of joy and entertainment.
• Board games – board games like chess, checkers, and Scrabble encourages social interaction and fun competition amongst the residents.
• Group discussions and educational programs – book clubs, lectures, workshops, online courses, and discussion groups are ideal for residents wanting to share ideas and stories, or continue learning new things.

These activities are a great way for you to take it easy, or you can always put your feet up and enjoy some quiet time to yourself.

Social activities

Social leisure and lifestyle activities in aged care are essential for enhancing the emotional wellbeing of our Aurrum residents, through companionship and a sense of community. 

And with our regular schedule of outings and events, there’s always something exciting to do, and great people to share the good times with!

Aurrum offers:

• Organised community activities – visiting guests and entertainers, and visits from community groups in our private dining and conference rooms.
• Diverse resident outings – to art galleries, museums, shopping centres, zoos, and parks.
• Intergenerational programs – with visits from children.
• Shared spaces – catch up with family and friends, or make new friends in our lounges, patio areas, and onsite cafes.

Every week, Aurrum provides plenty of different activities to choose from, so you can be as sociable as you wish, or simply make friends with neighbours who enjoy doing the same things as you!

Entertainment

There’s plenty of entertaining lifestyle activities for our aged care residents:

• Movie nights – with classic and contemporary films.
• Game nights – bingo, cards, and other board games.
• Pet therapy visits – sure to bring a smile to your face!
• Themed parties and celebrations – happy hours, cultural programs, and international days.
• Live entertainment – concerts and entertainers.
• Shopping and bus trips – and more – you’ll always be entertained!

Spiritual and religious activities

Aurrum Aged Care understands the importance of spiritual and religious activities in enhancing the wellbeing and dignity of residents.

Our person-centred philosophy, Living Life, ensures that each individual’s spiritual and religious choices are recognised and respected.

Living Life at Aurrum, means:

• Respecting and meeting the spiritual or religious choices of our residents.
• Always seeking to understand their unique needs.
• Ensuring that our lifestyle and daily activities are relevant to their choices and interests.
• And providing high-quality catering options inline with their beliefs and preferences.

If you have questions about how Aurrum can accommodate your spiritual or religious lifestyle activities in any of our aged care residences, don’t hesitate to call our friendly staff on 1800 287 786.

Volunteering opportunities

We believe it’s never too late to start volunteering as part of your leisure and lifestyle activities in aged care!

Volunteering for residents means giving back to their communities by sharing their invaluable skills and knowledge, and our Aurrum team is here to help our residents to find volunteer opportunities that align with their passions and goals.

Helping you live your best life

Aurrum offers a variety of lifestyle activities in our aged care residences, so you can keep pursuing your passions, or maybe even gain some new interests!

Regular visits from schools, and bus trips to shops, parks, beaches, and local events, are just a few of the ways we’ll help you to feel part of the local community.

Living at Aurrum Aged Care also gives you access to a comprehensive range of allied health professionals, such as:

• Accredited Physiotherapists
• Dieticians
• Podiatrists
• Speech Therapists
• Pet Therapy – with trained pets and advanced therapeutic robots.

Find an Aurrum residence near you

Choosing an aged care home can be a challenging and sometimes stressful decision for both you and your loved ones. Aurrum Aged Care always aims to ease the burden by providing the highest quality care in a nurturing and safe environment.

To learn more about our lifestyle activities and aged care services, and how we can ensure you can keep doing all the things you love when you move to Aurrum, get in touch with our friendly and helpful online or call on 1800 287 786.