Finding the Why; Enabling Active Participation in Life in Aged Care

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10 жыл бұрын

Finding the Why was filmed at Uniting Starrett Lodge, NSW, Australia. The film presents a fresh perspective on aged care looking specifically at Starrett Lodge's unique approach to enabling active participation in life in aged care. It captures the essence of giving real meaning and purpose to life for those living with dementia.
The film will form part of a project 'Side by Side: Love and Joy in Long Term Dementia Care' by sociologist and photographer Professor Cathy Greenblat. For more information visit www.LoveLossAndLaughter.com
The documentary film was produced and directed by Corinne Maunder of Fire Films www.firefilms.com.au and features the residents and staff of Uniting Starrett Lodge.

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@TheJulia0002 9 жыл бұрын

Just love this film with its emphasis on putting relationships before tasks; seeing that all people have a right to choice and agency in their lives whether or not they are living with dementia; the residents having important roles which are valued in the community( loved the two sales managers of the bucket list!) and the intergenerational and interspecies relational elements. Wow ! wow! wow!

@marybolton8336 9 жыл бұрын

As an aged care RN Lovely this is what aged care is

@daniekawebster2064

I love the passion, the integrity of the staff at Starrett Lodge. It's my dream to work in such a place, and to have the same level of care and support in every aged care facility. As someone who works in a dementia closed secure unit, it breaks my heart to see, and be a part of a task oriented ward. As much as I try to create a person centered environment, there is only so much I can do without the support of my co workers and management.

@jinkymactal542 Жыл бұрын

Im currently working as a Trainer and Assesor for Certificate III in Individual Support which is the entrant level qualification needed to work in aged care. Thank you so much for this video. I often used it as part of my learning plan. I want my student to see what's possible. Im hoping to inspire future carers to see thing through your eyes.

@bellal.3488 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic <3 I wish this could be a standard for all aged care facilities

@beginnersmind5513 7 жыл бұрын

This is the place I always love to work and serve the aging society and community...

@MefolynAranaBuania Жыл бұрын

I'm working as a caretaker looking after 91 years old, and at the moment I'm doing the age care course online and I'm looking forward to work in this industry, I'm very impressed watching the videos.

@lizbet69 9 жыл бұрын

I think I cried most of the way through this...it's beautiful

@Kalbarczyk-kc8iq Жыл бұрын

Knowledge about persons life history can open many ways to stimulating activities.

@cindylouise705 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect!! It bought an actual tear to my eye. I would travel to the other side of the world to work for this man.

@wanasaihunn4784 10 жыл бұрын

this is wonderful and heart-warming. I am so impressed with how you do person-centred care. Not just lip-service, but real heart-centred care.

@nickyhowe8834 9 жыл бұрын

This is inspirational video in many ways - it captures the why - why I want people to see that we can make a great difference to the lives of our seniors - I encourage people who want to make a difference to consider working on Aged Care

@guyhogan558 Жыл бұрын

Watching this makes my heart melt. Dad has had to go into care - he is only young , 70 yrs of age. He is totally fine mind wise but he has no mobility suffering from a disease similar to MS .

@maggotexplores2738 3 жыл бұрын

finally someone who says this can be done, and not just find excuses - I hope this care facility still exists and has never changed

@truthfulkindness 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome! As someone living with dementia symptoms myself, Thank you Colin and crew, for your APPLICATION of "heart-centered care", (& I agree with other commenter; it is a wonderful term) <3

@debbielanciana3275 2 жыл бұрын

I'm studying Aged Care at the moment. I just hope when I'm qualified I'm lucky enough to work in a Facility like this. Just beautiful.

@catchison8671 2 жыл бұрын

This is such important information...and there aren't many research resources or results that are easily available to find as helpful as these ideas you have shared in this film. What a wonderful facility that you have there. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video...🥰👏🏼♥️🙏🏻

@myalzheimersstory4165 10 жыл бұрын

YAY! Someone gets it! I knew all of this intuitively as soon as I saw my Mom decline when she was placed in a so-called "care facility." I wish all "traditional" care facilities could get past believing their model and system is right and really get focused on the people who are living with dementia. Congratulations on your excellent approach to care! We all need to follow your innovative, loving and sensible model. Thank you so much!

@rachielkuol251 7 жыл бұрын

This is the amazing support and heartly encuouranging, Thank you all for evrythings for their daily living support.

@annalisazorzi 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I saw the film from Italy, very inspiring, I would like to translate the undertitles from English into Italian, for learning something for us in Europe from these best practises from Australia. I was impressed from the capacity and motivation of the staff!