Allied health
Allied health professionals are an essential part of our team. The Jimbelunga aged care allied health team provides a wide range of therapeutic services for all our residents.
Our aim is to help residents maintain and improve their independence, comfort, and quality of life. We do this by working individually with each resident, taking into consideration their own goals, choices, and capabilities.
Our therapy services are available upon referral and include:
- Podiatry
- Optometry
- Speech Pathology
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Chronic disease management
They enable our residents to function well physically, socially and emotionally and support them to live independently. Allied health professionals use their specialised knowledge and skills to provide many services
These include:
- interventions to promote healthy ageing and reduce the impact of chronic conditions and disabilities
- rehabilitative care to support people to regain function and strength after serious injury or an illness such as stroke
- care co-ordination to assist people navigate the aged care system and make choices that are best for them