NewDirection Care is an Australian and world first, a microtown™ inclusive community for the elderly and those living with younger onset dementia and complex ne
What a pleasure to meet Mark, a resident of New Direction Care @DirectionCare the new small household model in Queensland. Aged Care that is totally person-centred, with 7 people per house with a care companion who works with each home’s residents. Thanks @AndrewWallaceMP
@DirectionCare team proving that capital and operational costs of delivering aged care into a community of houses are comparable to traditional aged care.
Choice and Freedom of Movement reducing behaviours and medications #WINNER
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STOP and IMAGINE how life changes overnight when you need to move into aged care.
Well, it doesn't have to be that way @DirectionCare ... you can continue to wake up when your eyes open naturally - that's right we won't drag you out of bed for medication and a morning shower!
Love this @Hilar4Charity This is exactly why our model of care #microtown supports people living with #Alzheimers#Dementia. Living in a house with 7 others supports families to continue to engage with loved ones even after they have moved into residential care @DirectionCare https://t.co/Zf2nSwMtDY
To those with mother’s battling Alzheimer’s, “this list of activities will help you focus on creating experiences and reviving memories with your mum.”
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Thanks @Aged_CareOnline for this article. Rose and Karen really do share a special bond. Living @DirectionCare a decision they made together. #mothersday2018 https://t.co/2EjZTAZDEY
STOP and IMAGINE how life changes overnight when you need to move into #AgedCare#demenita#Alzheimers
Well, it doesn't have to be that way. @DirectionCare ... continue to do your own washing if that's what makes you happy. It should be your right!
#YourRights@Sethrogen
Announcing the world’s first innovative inclusive aged care microtown at Bellmere @DirectionCare is a tribute to the thousands of people who have shared their stories at the end of their life with me over the years #dementia | https://t.co/j1yOhMokkf via @YouTube
@DeneezWilton is right #dementia does not have to mean the end and @DirectionCare with our world first microtown™ and our unique House Companion™ model, we have ensured normality for our residents and that the freedom of home follows them. https://t.co/O7XaWUjm6H
STOP and IMAGINE how life changes overnight when you need to move into #AgedCare
Well, it doesn't have to be that way. @DirectionCare ... continue to share a bed with your partner as you age. It is your right!
You can play a part in turning the tide against one of our biggest killers, dementia. Simply watch and share this film we made with @BryanCranston about an orange #ShareTheOrange