Considerate, private, respectful personal aged
care and assistance.
Aged care provides support to elderlies to help them with everyday living and other needs. If our
residents feel their identity and value as a human being is not respected, this can stop them from
enjoying life and living comfortably during a period of care. So, we help the residents Choice
and control Communication, Eating and nutritional care, Pain management, Personal hygiene,
Practical assistance, Privacy, Social inclusion. The residents appreciate being included as it gives
them the sense that their opinion and preferences are respected. Being in an Assisted living can
leave some of the residents feeling shut off from the outside world. Particularly for those who
have an extroverted personality, this can be extremely stifling and damaging to their identity and
dignity. They may end up feeling like they are simply a task for caregivers to complete, like a
burden. Having a social life instills them with a sense of purpose and satisfaction, thus improving
their quality of life. O.S.J. Family place we create opportunities for the residents to engage in
social activities, whether it be inside or outside the premises. Contact with family, eating out
with friends, or getting involved in local groups are all good examples. Also, encourage them to
adopt hobbies and provide them with the means and equipment to do so, such as knitting or art
supplies.