Caring for our ageing

Providing mobile physiotherapy for aged care clients in the comfort of their own home in the St George and Sutherland Shire area.

Caring for your ageing parents – Caring for your spouse – Caring for your loved ones

Early intervention to reduce the effects of ageing is key to better outcomes for each client.

We provide in-clinic, home based and Aged Care facility physiotherapy treatment sessions.

Our aged care physiotherapy service includes:

• a dedicated team of physiotherapists
• comprehensive initial assessment and rehabilitation plan
• one-on-one treatment sessions
• pain relief and pain management
• individualised exercise and strengthening programs
• falls prevention programs
• chest physiotherapy
• advice on manual handling strategies to promote safety
• regular updates to family, carer and GP/specialists.

Facts about ageing:

• decreased balance and coordination
• impaired vision and hearing
• loss of muscle mass and strength
• decreased mobility and cardio vascular fitness
• reduced flexibility and joint motion
• slower – reaction times and mental processing
• reduced bowel and bladder function affects confidence and mobility
• loss of social contacts and external environment stimulation.