Arcadia Waters Retirement Village
45 Winnetta Ridge, Wandina
Wednesday, 22 September 2021
Unicare Health would like to thank the lovely residents and staff at Arcadia Waters Retirement Village in Geraldton for being so welcoming of our #safeseniors visit last week.
Situated high on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean, Arcadia Waters Geraldton is located within the popular Seacrest Estate. The village is extremely well located, only a few minutes’ drive from the city and just across the road Seacrest shopping centre and medical rooms. Geraldton’s mid-west location and Mediterranean climate lends itself to a myriad of activities and attractions, whether it be water sports, wildflower or cultural experiences.
Our #safeseniors campaign encourages seniors to adopt safer living practices at home and in the community.
One of the campaign’s activities is a free senior safety talk followed by an equipment display in which seniors are introduced to aids and equipment that promote injury prevention and safety.
What are the risks of being pushed around in a seat walker? What are the dangers of using a plastic garden chair in the shower? What kitchen tools are available to help prevent cuts and burns? Our clinical educator and trainer, Annette Terranova, enjoyed her time sharing safety tips and encouraging seniors to become more intelligent about aids and equipment.
Residents at Arcadia Waters Geraldton enjoyed the opportunity to experiment with kitchen, bathroom and mobility aids such as easy pour kettles, electric bottle openers and toilet seat raisers, among other things, and learned about measures to stay safe in and around the home. They were also introduced to new products designed to make life easier and safe for people living with aging conditions like arthritis, dementia, and incontinence.
We are grateful for the opportunity to bring our #safeseniors campaign to Geraldton, and look forward to doing the same in other regional towns.
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