WHAT’S NEW
FRESH IDEAS Looking back and looking forward - how we should be approaching the future design for Aged Care and Seniors Living By Lara Calder
Director Calderflower Architecture and Interiors Maintaining good mental health and physical wellness has become one of the important topics of our time for every age group. We live with unprecedented access to social and mainstream media and the readily available discussions and imagery that influence thinking and actions towards taking control of one’s personal wellbeing and lifestyle choices. At the same time COVID-19 has reinforced the value of communities supporting one another in times of social vulnerability and anxiety. It has also highlighted how older communities are becoming progressively tech-savvy and are participating in the media. There is a growing dialogue expressing expectations and desires for later life lifestyle options for care and accommodation. Now is absolutely the time for testing innovation and ideas towards discovering inventive solutions for quality senior living for the future. The future is about providing design excellence and choice and delivering built environments that support and inspire ageing communities. Places that focus on wellness, wellbeing and health can be formed around social hubs that draw people together. The emphasis here is on primary healthcare being the core service and activity, and making places for people to thrive in. Calderflower are proud to be at the forefront of these important discussions and continue to research new typologies that challenge the conventions of the past to provide refreshingly alternative solutions that are similarly efficient and delightful.
Education is for every body
The Eden Alternative® is the standard for person directed care education
groups, interactive and real time learning with staff needs and availability.
With a focus upon improving the quality of care and support in aged and community care, now is the time to focus on skill development through innovative, flexible and creative person centred education.
Alternatively, we continue to offer our premium onsite in-house and open workshops that provide a practical and alternative pathway to meeting the needs of every person.
We’re excited to announce that we are now offering online Eden education as an alternative to in person training. Combine small
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Health and Wellness an Integral part of Sydney’s’ newest Luxury retirement living project, The Rose By Moran, Wahroonga Sydney’s most luxurious new retirement living project located at Wahroonga on the upper North Shore, has opened its doors, with stunning facilities to encourage residents to enjoy their life the way they choose that inspires an active, meaningful and socially engaged life. There is only a handful of apartments remaining for those interested in a premium, low-maintenance, easy-living, warm and welcoming environment within walking distance to the beautiful Village of Wahroonga.
As part of their focus on wellness and health, The Rose by Moran features first-class resident facilities including a highly specialized gym that meets the specific needs of over 55’s, using state-of-the-art HUR exercise equipment. HUR uses air compressors for generating resistance which reduces stresses on joints and tissues and reduces risk of accidents or injury. The equipment can provide minimal weight
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increments making it perfect for any changing needs as well as anyone recovering from injury. Residents at The Rose by Moran have been making excellent use of the on-site gym and have made it a regular part of their exercise regime. An exercise physiologist has been engaged to develop individualized programs using the HUR equipment for residents to ensure they are working-out in the safest and most optimal way. By providing these first-class exercise options The Rose by Moran encourages all their residents to maintain an active life for as long as possible and to enhance their overall health and wellbeing in order to live their best life ever!
