CONVERSATIONS 4 Important Updates in Aged Care Did you know our nursing team can support you at home as part of your Support at Home services? We have a dedicated team of 2 Registered Nurses and 10 Enrolled Nurses providing high-quality clinical care tailored to your needs—without the stress of travelling to appointments. Our nursing services include: • In-home blood collection – including early morning visits for fasting tests, with samples delivered directly to SA Pathology (no waiting in long queues or travelling out in the heat or cold) • Wound care – professional assessment and treatment in your home. • SA Virtual Care Service (GP telehealth appointments in your own home can be arranged by a WCHC Nurse – for symptoms such as urinary tract infections, helping you access timely care without waiting for a GP appointment. • Vital sign monitoring – daily, weekly, or monthly checks including blood pressure, pulse, Blood sugar levels, oxygen saturation, temperature. • Weight monitoring – particularly important if you are experiencing unexplained weight loss. We work closely with your preferred GP to keep them informed of your progress and ensure your care is well coordinated. All services are delivered within your Support at Home budget, so you can access the care you need in a way that is convenient, timely, and personalised. There is 0% contribution for clinical care services through support at home. If you would like to learn more about how our nursing team can support you, please contact us today – Phone 86 822177. CareConnect Our CareConnect - Allied Health, wellness, reablement and independence services is provided on-site in our new clinic rooms in Port Lincoln with regional visits arranged and or telehealth appointments can be offered. St Louis Allied Health Team is our chosen CareConnect partner. The team of friendly allied health professionals fly-in and fly-out from Adelaide to provide this amazing service on Tuesday and Wednesday for WCHC clients. Services include: Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Dietician. To make an appointment speak with your Home Care Coordinator - Phone 86822177 Clients expressed appreciations for St Louis Team of their visit and spoke highly of the clinicians involved. The clients noted that staff demonstrated strong knowledge of the and provided clear explanations throughout the session. Excellent feedback has been received from people accessing these services : “I’d like to thank the WCHC staff for organising the visit with the lymph physios. They were excellent and had a strong knowledge of the lymphatic system. Everything was explained very clearly during the session.” “Before my appointment, I was feeling heavy, tired, stuffy and congested. I also had a mild headache and noticed I was shuffling a bit when I walked.” “After the session, my headache was gone and I felt clearheaded, with better thinking. My breathing felt easier, especially in my left lung. My arms and legs felt lighter, and my balance had improved.” “I feel very blessed to be able to access this service and would like to attend appointments on a fortnightly basis.” “On behalf of the whole St Louis Allied Health Team, I wanted to say a sincere thank you to you and everyone at West Coast Home Care for such a warm and generous welcome last week. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely part of the team” Could you benefit from some one-on-one companionship? Although we all enjoy some time alone, it turns out that too much isolation is bad for our health. In fact, research shows chronic isolation can be as harmful as poor diet, obesity and smoking. On the flip side, as well as uplifting our spirits and increasing our happiness, social connection with others can also help: • Strengthen our immune system • Recover faster after an illness • Stimulate our brain and improve memory function • Lower rates of depression Nursing Care in the Comfort of Your Home
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