Your family is our family.

For the team at Oak Towers Aged Care, care is our calling. We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the people who call Oak Towers home. We take the time to get to know what’s important to you, and your loved one, including their care needs, interests and worries. Then, we design a holistic care and lifestyle program to enrich their physical, mental, and spiritual health.

In our warm and welcoming community, your loved one will enjoy nutritious meals cooked onsite daily, beautiful courtyard gardens, friendly live-in pets, and a range of fun activities. But, most importantly, your loved one can continue doing the things they enjoy most with peace of mind that support is on hand when they need it.

Let us take care of you and yours.

We can provide:

• Residential care

• Respite care

• Palliative care

• Dementia care

• Pastoral care

Music

Listening to music can ease anxiety and reduce stress. It can also bring forth happy memories and emotions. The benefits of music don’t have to be limited to just listening to it, though. You can achieve a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment from learning to play an instrument – and don’t let anyone tell you you’re too old to start. Find an instrument you enjoy (one that’s easy to manoeuvre and handle – maybe don’t start with the double bass) and find a good teacher: you’ll feel both fulfilled and mentally better. If listening to music is more your style, take advantage of senior discounts at recitals and concerts in your city or town.

Fishing

Angling is both relaxing and exciting at the same time. Being outdoors can help reduce stress and anxiety, and the anticipation of catching your next fish can be a thrilling experience. Fishing is also an activity that creates feelings of self-fulfilment and success. It requires skill and creates challenges to overcome: when you learn those skills and overcome those challenges, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment. It’s also an opportunity to bond with family and/or friends.

With one of the longest coastlines in the world, there are endless opportunities to cast a line just about anywhere. If mobility is an issue, consider a fishing charter that caters for those with mobility issues.

Reading

Reading can take your mind off of any stress in your life and transport you to another world. Your local library is a brilliant (free) asset – don’t be afraid to ask librarians for recommendations. If you’re mobile, consider joining (or starting) a book club. Browsing book stores is no end of fun, and might help you decide what to borrow from the library. Some of the many benefits of reading include strengthening your brain (that’s because it involves a complex network of circuits and signals in the brain), increasing your ability to empathise, building your vocabulary, and helping prevent age-related cognitive decline.

Art

An activity such as painting or pottery is not only relaxing but, like music, allows you to use your creativity and feel a sense of accomplishment. You don’t have to be a professional artist or a budding Picasso to enjoy the benefits. There are oodles of organisations and groups, including TAFE, that offer art classes for beginners: everything from stained-glass art to sculpting. Try a few to see which one you like, and ask a friend or family member to join – staying connected with others is also particularly good for your mental wellbeing.