A successful “Active Ageing” model includes many factors, from a detailed concept and staffing to gym design and multidisciplinary allied health presence. One of the great success stories of health and wellness delivery to both community and residential care is Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc. A recent article in The Source (September 2021) reported that during the financial year 2020-2021 SCC had delivered 108,000 hours of health and wellness services to 3,000 clients, with HUR equipment having been installed into 3 large gyms and key pieces into 19 gyms all together. The article described how over several years SCC had systematically integrated a health and wellbeing model across their 17 aged care homes, including 21 gyms, while tripling their allied health services, also including early identification and intervention introduced as a fundamental practice.
In this webinar, we are happy to welcome two speakers from SCC to discuss some aspects of their success in the area.
DR TIM HENWOOD – “BRINGING BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO OLDER ADULTS - NAVIGATING THE RANGE OF FUNDING OPTIONS”
Dr Tim Henwood is a special population exercise physiologist with a wide research publication record on targeted exercise programs for adults 65 years. He currently holds a role as the Group Manager for Community Wellness & Lifestyle with Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) and with a specific interest in older adults with complex healthcare needs. Tim is a strong advocate for targeted exercise and therapy - with correct exercise prescription even the oldest and most unhealthy adults can be re-abled back to better health and wellbeing.
NICK PETCH – “BRINGING BETTER HEALTH AND WELLNESS TO OLDER ADULTS - THE IMPORTANCE OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH”
Nick Petch is a Physiotherapist currently working in Community Aged Care with Southern Cross Care in South Australia. He has worked in aged care for the past 5 years, with further clinical experience in residential and transitional care.
Nick has a strong interest in exercise and pain management for older adults, working to develop an optimal pathway for clients in the community to better their health, function and reduce the risk of progression into disability or frailty.
Nick also works closely with Flinders University physiotherapy students, along with new graduate physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatrists within Southern Cross Care.
