|
|
|
LEISURE & ACTIVITIES
Activities and outings
SomerCare is actively aligned with local community organisations and offers a wide range of activities and social programs to residents. These include:
- Intergenerational programs involving projects with primary and secondary school students. Projects include art and craft activities, which often incorporate a charitable aspect
- Weekly concerts and performances conducted by local and visiting musical/performance groups
- Weekly "physio bus" tours to picturesque local destinations where mobility is emphasised and residents can take advantage of the fresh sea air
- Dinner and lunches at local establishments along the Mornington Peninsula
- Musical group tours to disability centres, aged care homes, Probis Groups and day care centres across Victoria
- Short holidays, accompanied by carers, to various locations in Victoria
- Men only outings
- Garden club day trips
- Outings for wheel-chair bound residents to destinations including farms, zoos and the Melbourne Aquarium
- Special event celebrations including Mother's/father's day, grand final day, Melbourne Cup Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas concerts and cultural celebrations for all denominations
- Twice yearly SomerCare Fetes
SomerCare also offers a wide range of in-house activities and membership to interesting and exciting clubs. These include:
- Film screenings in our state-of-the-art theatrette
- Art and craft activities
- Carpet bowls and Bocce
- Physio gym
- Cognitive programs including quizzes and crosswords
- Sensory programs including the use of a Snozlin Room (sensory room)
- Gentle exercise
- Musical group
- Poetry club
- Garden club
- Gourmet cooking club
- Bingo
- Darts
- Pet therapy
- Morning and evening dementia specific activities
Nutrition and Cuisine
Our in-house chef ensures that at SomerCare, breakfast, lunch and dinner are lavish affairs for all tastes. Our in-house dietician regularly reviews the nutrition and hydration requirements of all residents to ensure optimum health.
SomerCare caters to all dietary requirements including low salt, vegetarian and diabetic.
As well as offering fresh, seasonal cuisine, residents are able to enjoy the BBQ and entertaining areas as well as the sheltered and secluded gardens.
Medical suite and personalised doctor
At SomerCare we can arrange for well-regarded doctors to visit you in your room. Alternately, you can have your own physician visit our premises.
In-house physiotherapist
Together with a team of physiotherapy assistants, our in-house physiotherapist assesses all residents and establishes specific programs to meet individual needs. Programs range from those promoting mobility to those requiring rehabilitation.
In-house hair and beauty services
Our in-house hairdresser is available daily by appointment. Other services include:
- Podiatry
- Massage
- Beauty therapy
- Psychotherapy
In house maintenance team
SomerCare's full-time in-house maintenance team look after the grounds and all aspects of the building and essential services to ensure the facility retains its pristine condition.
Local amenities
At SomerCare, our residents' daily needs are conveniently met, with a shopping centre, pharmacy, medical centre, post office and bus and railway stations just a short walk away.
State-of-the-art facilities
SomerCare's unique architectural design caters to our residents' lifestyle and social requirements with facilities including:
- Tranquil courtyards featuring a sculpture fountain, a citrus grove, and a meditative reflecting pool
- Activities room/gymnasium
- Library/computer room
- Small communal living spaces for private social gatherings
- Private dining room for birthdays and functions
- Secure doors and camera security systems ensuring residents' safety
- In-house commercial laundry
|
|
|
|
