1. Residential care services

2. Physical care and support
Residential services are able to provide a high level of physical care and support for older people who are no longer able to live in the community. People receiving residential care often require personal care and medical services to meet their needs. 

3. Social and emotional needs
They also need help to meet their social and emotional needs in their new surroundings. Feeling happy and positive can improve an older person’s physical health and life expectancy. People in residential care may need a variety of support services including:

4. Personal Care eg assistance with showering, dressing and eating

5. Medical Care eg nursing, physical therapy and assistance with medication

6. Recreation Programs

7. One-to-one personal time and social interaction

8. Physical Exercise

9. Information Help Lines
Aged Care Information Line Ph
Carers Australia Advisory Line Ph
Commonwealth Carelink Ph
Lifeline 24 hrs Ph
National Dementia Helpline (Alzheimer’s Australia) Ph
Public Advocate (Power of Attorney/Guardianship/Administration Ph
Beyond Blue Helpline
Ph Advice on dealing with depression

10. Summary - Residential care services
Personal Care eg assistance with showering, dressing and eating
Medical Care eg nursing, physical therapy and assistance with medication
Recreation Programs
One-to-one personal time and social interaction
Physical Exercise