Opal Healthcare

Discussing palliative care with a loved one can be difficult, and it can be especially challenging for those supporting people living with dementia. Our Dementia Care Connections community outreach program is here to help. This November, we’re running TWO free webinars. 1) Our Foundations of Dementia webinars on Tuesday, 5 November are perfect for people who are new to understanding dementia, or want to broaden their knowledge. 2) In Exploring Dementia on Tuesday, 19 November we’ll focus on palliative care for people living with dementia. Opal HealthCare’s dementia care experts will define palliative care in the context of dementia, share insights into how and why a person’s care needs can change, and how to create a comfortable environment that supports connection. Our webinars are free, and everyone is welcome to attend. Register via the link below and see our full program of webinars for 2025 and the remainder of 2024.    #OurPeopleAreLoved #DementiaCareConnections #OpalHealthCare  Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Roseanne Cartwright Dr. Simon Pedzisi Clair Ramsden MAICD Shannon Young Peter Feurstein Edwina Caesar Victoria South Michael Britt BSc GAICD Jerome Jordan Claire Gauci (MAICD) Jonathan Anderson Ann Knevitt Melanie Mazzarolli https://lnkd.in/gn8KBnfU

🎉 Happy birthday to our Marsden Park Care Community! 🎉 We were pleased to welcome Brad Bunting JP, Mayor of Blacktown City Council to our Care Community to celebrate one year of bringing high quality residential aged care to the people of Sydney’s growing north-western suburbs. Resident June unveiled the plaque to mark our milestone before our residents, family members, team and members of the local Marsden Park community enjoyed a delicious high tea celebration, with music by students from Richmond High School and string quartet Bella Strings. Marsden Park Care Community has become a much-loved member of the community, with our connections with local schools and Windsor RSL counting among our special highlights. Marsden Park Care Community is a kind, caring and welcoming environment, designed to meet the unique needs and choices of people as they age. With a beautiful central courtyard and gardens, rooftop terrace, alfresco dining area, five resident kitchens, and a sports bar with pool table, our residents enjoy socialising with family and friends. And we take the time to understand how each person likes to live their day, their way so our residents can live their best lives in care. We offer compassionate, personalised care of 24/7 registered nurses, a Wellness Centre supporting personalised reablement and restorative care, and a Memory Care Neighbourhood to support the individual needs of residents living with dementia. Take a look at Marsden Park Care Community. https://lnkd.in/eMVdC9r9 #agedcare #eldercare #MarsdenPark Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Roseanne Cartwright Clair Ramsden MAICD Ben Feek Brad Ross-Sampson Christina Hardy Yolande Nealon Ian Burge Ben Lancken Greg Zieschang GAICD

The right environment brings a sense of comfort and security and can have a significant impact on how we feel, think, and act. And for people living with dementia, it plays such an important role in living well. Join us on Tuesday, 15 October for the next session in our Exploring Dementia webinar series, where we’ll focus on dementia and a person’s environment. Opal HealthCare’s dementia care experts will explore the physical, social and emotional factors related to environment, and the design principles that can enable better outcomes. Our Dementia Care Connections webinars are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Register via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gn8KBnfU #OurPeopleAreLoved #DementiaCareConnections #OpalHealthCare Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Clair Ramsden MAICD Dr. Simon Pedzisi Roseanne Cartwright Shannon Young Edwina Caesar Victoria South Michael Britt BSc GAICD Jerome Jordan Jonathan Anderson Ann Knevitt Peter Feurstein

Making decisions about our everyday lives and being supported in our choices is fundamental to a meaningful life. For people supporting a loved one living with dementia, understanding how cognitive impairment impacts capacity, and supporting informed decision-making that supports the person’s choices is so important in helping them to live well. Our Dementia Care Connections community outreach program is here to help. Join us on Tuesday, 17 September for the next session in our Exploring Dementia webinar series, where we’ll focus on dementia and mental capacity. Opal HealthCare’s dementia care experts will define mental capacity in the context of dementia, explain how and why mental capacity can fluctuate, and share tips to support decision-making for a loved one living with dementia. Our webinars are free, and everyone is welcome to attend. Register via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gn8KBnfU #OurPeopleAreLoved #DementiaCareConnections #OpalHealthCare Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Roseanne Cartwright Clair Ramsden MAICD Dr. Simon Pedzisi Shannon Young Peter Feurstein Edwina Caesar Victoria South Michael Britt BSc GAICD Jerome Jordan Claire Gauci (MAICD) Jonathan Anderson Ann Knevitt

Friendships and social connection are so important, as great mates Beverley and Jean can attest! Opal Moments Winter/Spring 2024 is out now - our bi-annual magazine brings you stories of older Australians living with meaning and purpose in our Care Communities.   In Opal Moments, we demonstrate our person-centred approach to care, which is informed by the latest thinking in care delivery and evidence-based practice, underpinned by our purpose ‘to bring joy to those we care for’. Here’s a taste of what you’ll find in the latest issue: ·      We celebrate the power of connection and shared purpose at our inaugural Annual Harvest Awards. ·      Learn how personalised reablement programs help our residents rediscover freedom in movement, and meet Lance who has rediscovered his purpose by creating a beautiful space for residents and visitors to enjoy. ·      Visit Bayview Treetops to learn why an enjoyable mealtime experience, with a focus on our residents’ preferences, satisfies more than just the senses. ·      We take a trip to the exquisite McLaren Vale for art, food, and fun with residents participating in our ENJOY program.     ·      Share beautiful stories of intergenerational friendships at Melville Parkside, and, ·      Meet one of our volunteers at Calamvale Parklands who is making a difference for our residents and team. There’s all this and much more in Opal Moments. Click the link below to have a read and share with your family and friends! https://lnkd.in/gTdimTk4 Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Roseanne Cartwright Holly Johnston Dr. Simon Pedzisi Greg Zieschang GAICD Ben Lancken Clair Ramsden MAICD Yolande Nealon Christina Hardy Ian Burge Ben Feek Melanie Mazzarolli Adrienne Neilson Claire Gauci (MAICD) Edwina Caesar Jerome Jordan Ann Knevitt Jonathan Anderson Michael Britt BSc GAICD Peter Feurstein Victoria South #agedcare #meaningfullife #connection

Our Dementia Care Connections community outreach program helps to build understanding of a condition that impacts so many people. For many family members, understanding the changing behaviours of a loved one is a real challenge. Join us on Tuesday, 20 August for the next session in our Exploring Dementia series, where we’ll focus on dementia and sexual behaviours. Opal HealthCare’s dementia care experts will share insights into why sexual expression is an important part of ageing, why inappropriate sexual behaviours occur, environmental factors that lead to these behaviours, and how to reduce their onset. Our webinars are free, and everyone is welcome to attend. See our full program of webinars for 2024 and register via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gn8KBnfU #OurPeopleAreLoved #DementiaCareConnections #OpalHealthCare Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Roseanne Cartwright Clair Ramsden MAICD Dr. Simon Pedzisi Shannon Young Peter Feurstein Edwina Caesar Victoria South Michael Britt BSc GAICD Jerome Jordan Claire Gauci (MAICD) Jonathan Anderson Ann Knevitt

Today, on Aged Care Team Day, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our team across Australia for everything you do each day to make a difference in the lives of our residents and clients, their families and our local communities. Our Opal HealthCare family includes nurses, carers, administrators, lifestyle, hospitality, maintenance, support team, volunteers, allied health professionals, community partners, education partners and many more exceptional individuals. We are proud of our team’s compassion, hard work and unwavering dedication to all of those in our care – and supporting our residents and clients to live with love, purpose and belonging. Thank you for everything you do, every day, to bring joy to those we care for. To learn more about a rewarding career with us, visit our Careers page. https://lnkd.in/gAbt5Pxy #agedcare #eldercare #thanksforcaring #ACED2024 #OurPeopleAreLoved Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Roseanne Cartwright Yolande Nealon Ben Lancken Shannon Young Emma Slattery

Today marks a significant milestone in the history of two leading Australian aged care providers. We are delighted to advise that BlueCross Group in Victoria is now part of the Opal HealthCare family. This means we will be bringing high-quality care and services to more older Australians living in metro and regional Victoria. Opal HealthCare CEO Rachel Argaman is delighted to welcome BlueCross Group’s aged care team, residents, clients and representatives into the Opal HealthCare family. “At Opal HealthCare, we strive to provide excellent clinical care and nurture love, purpose and a sense of belonging for our residents,” she said. “We are privileged to be taking on the exceptional 30-year legacy of BlueCross in Victoria.” Over time, you’ll notice BlueCross aged care residences transitioning to become Opal HealthCare Care Communities. What won’t change is the level of excellent care provided to residents and clients. Read more on our website. https://lnkd.in/gr_6ACJB Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Roseanne Cartwright Melanie Mazzarolli Ben Lancken

With dementia impacting so many Australian families, increasing understanding of the condition is vital to helping improve wellbeing for those living with the condition, and those who support or care for them. This July, we’re running TWO free webinars as part of our Dementia Care Connections community outreach program. ·     Our Foundations of Dementia webinars on Tuesday, 2 July are perfect for people who are new to understanding dementia, or want to broaden their knowledge of the condition. ·     In Exploring Dementia on Tuesday, 16 July we’ll focus on dementia and polypharmacy, or the use of multiple medications. Opal HealthCare’s dementia care experts will share insights into the meaning and impact of polypharmacy on wellbeing, contributing factors, and simple interventions to reduce polypharmacy. Our webinars are free, and everyone is welcome to attend. See our full program of webinars for 2024 and register via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gn8KBnfU #OurPeopleAreLoved #DementiaCareConnections #OpalHealthCare Rachel Argaman (Herman) OAM Clair Ramsden MAICD Dr. Simon Pedzisi Roseanne Cartwright Shannon Young Peter Feurstein Edwina Caesar Victoria South Michael Britt BSc GAICD Jerome Jordan Claire Gauci (MAICD) Jonathan Anderson Ann Knevitt

Having the freedom to make personal choices is vital for dignity, self-worth and confidence. And this is especially so for older people, who may feel unseen or undervalued. Our partnership with Thread Together (a fantastic organisation created to find social solutions to fashion excess), helps improve quality of life for residents whose circumstances or experiences before coming into care have left them in need of clothing. Since 2019, our partnership has provided more than 6,000 new items of clothing to our residents. Recently, members of our team spent a day at Thread Together, experiencing its incredible work to divert high quality garments from landfill to people who need it most. In 2024, we’re growing our partnership with Thread Together to provide even more support for residents in need, and offer purposeful volunteering opportunities for residents and our team alike. Read more about our partnership with Thread Together, and our impact in our Social Impact Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/gxuan_ry #eldercare #agedcare #sustainability Anthony Chesler Roseanne Cartwright Brad Sebastiao Jillien Quinan