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Day respite care in the Upper Hunter to support the frail aged and those living with dementia.
Elderwise provides an inclusive environment where older people, including people living with dementia can take a break from their home environment, connect with their community and spend a day socialising.
The Social Club also allows family members and friends to take a break and enjoy some time out from their caring roles.
What can you expect at Elderwise?
For those attending the club, there are plenty of activities to enjoy, including outings and social events, in a safe and supportive environment. Our activities are tailored to suit each individual. These include, but are not limited to, gardening, helping in the kitchen, reading, painting, reminiscing or just relaxing.
Who can attend?
This service is available to people living in the areas of Scone, Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Murrurundi and surrounds, who are frail older people, including people living with dementia.
Like to know more?
Please contact us for more information regarding costs, eligibility and availability
A Break to Recharge
Elderwise Social Club allows family members and friends to take a break and enjoy some time out from their caring roles. We provide an inclusive environment where older people, including people living with dementia can connect with their community and spend a day socialising, with the support of a dedicated respite care team in the Upper HunterHome-cooked meals
Bus outings
Specialised Dementia Care
Activities and Social Engagement
For those attending the club, there are plenty of activities to enjoy, and home cooked meals to share throughout the day.
Each activity is tailored to suit each individual. These include, but are not limited to Social events, Board Games, Gardening, Bus outings, Walks, Nature Trips, Arts and Crafts, exercise, Events.
How can I access Day respite in the Upper Hunter?
Day Respite care is available to people living with dementia, and frail aged people needing aged care in the Upper Hunter. Accessed through Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or Home Care Package funding.
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What is a social club?
HammondCare's social clubs provide day respite care a social environment where older people, or people living with dementia can take a regular break from their home environment and spend a day socialising with other people from their local community. Our trained and experienced social club team allows carers to take time to look after themselves.
What are the benefits of Social Clubs?
Clients benefit by engaging in enjoyable activities in a caring and friendly environment. Meeting new people and experiencing activities outside of the home can be refreshing and uplifting. Activities can include - but are not limited to - socialising with peers, meeting new people, going on bus outings, gardening, exercise sessions, board games, reading, crafts and helping in the kitchen.
What does a typical day at a Social Club look like?
Clients arrive from 09:30am, and the day is tailored depending on the interests of the group. This can look like sharing morning tea and having a catch-up. Exercise sessions and social activities are on offer and meals are included. Home-cooked and nutritious meals are prepared fresh on the day and cooked on site, with the help of our clients if they wish to participate.
What support is available through Social Clubs?
Social Clubs provide weekly visits for clients, respite care for clients and carers, information regarding other services and how to access them, as well as pastoral care service.