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Helen Macpherson Smith
Trust Day Therapy Centre |
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| The mission of Strathdon Community is "to provide quality residential and community care services to the aged within the values of a caring Christian community”. The Day Therapy Centre is integral to promoting and fulfilling this mission by assisting people to maximise independence through education and support in all aspects of daily living. |  Day Therapy Centre exercise area. |
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 Day Therapy Centre exercise area.  Day Therapy Reception |
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The Day Therapy Centre provides fast stream rehabilitation,
long term maintenance programs, special focus groups and health
promotion activities that enhance and ensure independent living
for older people in the community. It's aim is to assist people to remain in their own homes by maximising independence through education and support in all aspects of daily living. Our competent and efficient multidisciplinary team of health professionals consisting of a Nurse Manager, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Medical Practitioner, Speech Pathologist, Podiatrist, Foot Care Nurse, Remedial Massage Therapist, Allied Health Assistants, nursing staff and an activity worker, provide a high standard of rehabilitation services including: |
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| The Day Therapy
Centre is committed to high quality service provision and the development
of innovative programs. A new program has been introduced entitled TAG (Therapeutic Activities Group). It is a weekly program for those people who require ongoing therapy aand some special activities. Strathdon Day Therapy Centre also offers special focus programs that provide effective care for clients with similar needs, addressing not only the clients’ physical, but also social needs. These programs include a: |
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| Ongoing
health promotion and education programs are also offered regularly
to community clients, carers, Strathdon staff, volunteers and students.
These include the following; Back and Neck Care Information Session
three times a year, Parkinson's Information Session four times a
year, Falls Prevention education for clients weekly and as an outreach.
Falls Prevention Education Sessions to community clients are held
four times a year and Introductory sessions of "Strong People
Stay Young" are conducted weekly. |
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Within "Strike a Balance" project, it is expected that older people living in the local community with varying physical abilities, will improve their general fitness. |
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| The Day Therapy Centre’s commitment to excellence will continue to identify specialist service needs within the community, provide and expand the Day Therapy Centre’s programs, and continue to market these services to the wider community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A small
fee is charged for each service. Information on the costs
can be obtained by telephoning the Day Therapy Centre on 9845-3114.
If there is a problem of financial hardship, Strathdon Community will
be happy to negotiate alternative arrangements regarding the cost. Twenty-Four hours notice is required for cancellation of treatment, otherwise a fee will apply. |
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| A written referral by your Doctor, District Nurse or other Health Worker is preferred. However, you can self refer or refer a family member for assessment by our Doctor before commencement of treatment. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm Clients 8.00am – 4.00 pm Closed Weekends & Public Holidays |
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Community Services Program Clients are asked to arrange their own transport. Taxis can be arranged if no alternative is available. |
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Back And Neck Care Talk To Community | |||
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| Back and neck pain are two of the main complaints of our Day Therapy Centre clients. Clients who suffer from these conditions usually obtain relief from physiotherapy. |  The Back and Neck Care Information Session in progress. |
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| However, long-term, self-help management is essential in order to avoid recurrence of the condition. The Back and Neck Care Information Session is a health education session to community clients conducted by our physiotherapist once every three months. It consists of easy to understand knowledge in anatomy of the spine, principles of how to look after our back and neck during daily activities, demonstration of appliances that may provide proper support for the neck and back, and practical information for a back and neck home exercise program. | ||||
| Excellent feedback from the participants in the previous sessions has proved the importance of educating clients to implement the self-help strategy in order to manage a chronic back and neck pain problem. |
 Participants at the Back and Neck Care Information Session |
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NEXT SESSIONS: to be advised For more details please contact Community Services Program Manager, Phone: 9845 – 3114. |
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strength training program "STRONG PEOPLE STAY YOUNG"
has been running since 2002 and has proved to be an overwhelming success. |
 Participants in the strength training program, "Strong People Stay Young". |
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| This program, based on the book by Miriam Nelson, is designed to suit all age groups. By lifting an ever increasing weight load; increased bone density, a feeling of well being, increased strength and improved balance are the end result. Already our enthusiastic group of strength trainers, who meet twice a week in the Day Therapy Centre, are reporting improvements to their lifestyle. | ||||
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how you can benefit by attending one of our 'Strong People Stay Young'
Information sessions which are conducted weekly: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: Phone: 9845 3112 or 9845 3114 HELP WANTED: We urgently require someone who can sew,to make some cuffs to hold the bar weights for us - this is straight sewing, materials provided. If you can help, please phone us on 9845 3112 |
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| An innovative
program of gymnasium exercises for older people living in the community
to improve their general fitness and wellbeing. The program includes
professional advice and instruction. Equipment includes: treadmill,
stepper, weight-station and cross-trainer. |
 Participants in the Golden Age Gymnasium. |
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participate it is essential to have an initial assessment by our physiotherapist. INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND DEMONSTRATION SESSIONS with the Physiotherapist: Tuesday from 2.30 - 4.30pm Cost: $8.00 Requirements: Comfortable clothing, socks and sturdy shoes. By Appointment only: Phone: 9845 3112 or 9845 3114 REGULAR SELF HELP SESSIONS: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm Cost: $3.00 per person. Requirements: Comfortable clothing, socks and sturdy shoes. |
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Tai
Chi Sessions Remember: STRONG PEOPLE STAY YOUNG, so come and join our Strength Training, Gym or Tai Chi and improve your fitness. Physiotherapy staff are always available for consultation. For bookings or enquiries please call 9845 3112 or 9845 3114. |
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