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Alzheimer's Australia NSW study proves that Group Homes Australia outperforms traditional aged care providers

Announcement posted by Reconnect PR 29 Jun 2016

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Alzheimer's Australia NSW study proves that Group Homes Australia outperforms traditional aged care providers

 

29th June 2016, Sydney, Australia- Group Homes Australia offers an innovative model of care for people living with dementia. In late 2015, Group Homes Australia engaged Alzheimer's Australia NSW to benchmark their practice against the Moving Into Care project results.

Group Homes Australia wanted to find out how their method compared with the traditional, residential aged care model.

The findings of the study proved that Group Homes Australia ranked well above industry benchmarks. The organisation focuses on non institutional way of living and emphasises residents abilities rather than their disabilities. Each resident receives customised care.

The study benchmarked 5 homes against 80 residential aged care providers across NSW and ACT.

The research highlighted the following:

Care:

Respondents reported a warm, compassionate enviro ENT where staff were seen to be empathetic, engaged and connected to residents and their families.

Involvement:

Families are encouraged to be actively involved in the care of their loved ones

Leadership:

The philosophy of care provides a clear director for team members

Environment:

Respondents described a warm and welcoming environment with best practice approaches to engaging residents.

Tamar Krebs, Founder and CEO of Group Homes Australia, states: “We anecdotally feel the impact we have on people living and visiting our homes, but it was very reassuring to see the results of the benchmarking study and receive such positive validation from Alzheimer’s Australia.”

Tamar is available for interviews. Please contact Candice for more info.