Aged care at home
GT Aged Care brings professional support, warm relationships and culturally thoughtful living together in one welcoming home.
What is aged care at home
Over time, the concept of Aging in Place has become the preferred choice of lifestyle for most older adults. Ageing in Place means that you wish to remain living in your own home for the later years of your life. This is the most popular lifestyle choice because seniors wish to live their later years surrounded by their possessions, pets and a familiar environment, whilst being connected to their neighbourhood and community.
While ageing in Place is the preferred option for many, some may find it a bit challenging. As you get older, living independently and managing all the everyday living tasks can become more difficult. When things you used to do become harder, you can seek assistance. Getting a little help with daily activities means you can stay independent in your own home safely for longer, maintaining your dignity and choice.
Getting help at home has never being easier with IHA. IHA is a quality Home Care service provider with a holistic approach to individual care. Our experienced care workers provide care around the clock, 7 days a week. Our extensive range of services assist people to live with dignity and confidence in their own home and achieve their full potential. Our person-centred and holistic approach to care, gives you the reassurance that everything we do is focused on helping you achieve goals, aspirations and changing needs.
Our Mission
"Caring for you at home"
Why choose IHA.
Our team at IHA, your care is delivered as per your wishes and in consultation with your loved ones and your allied health professionals.
Our home care services are extremely flexible and are tailored to meet each individual’s specific needs and choices.
Our person-centred approach gives you the reassurance that everything we do is focused on helping you achieve your goals, aspirations and changing needs.
We Offer
Person Centred Care.
A Holistic approach to Care.
Palliative Care.
User friendly application for instant feedback, reminders and updates.
Specialised Dementia Care.
Diversional and Cognitive Therapy.
24/7 Round the Clock Care.
Carers from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and languages.
Personal Care
When daily personal care become hard for you to manage alone, we can assist you with tasks such as showering, bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing and undressing, mobility, shaving, oral care and more.
Domestic & Gardening Assistance
Maintaining your home and garden could be challenging and unsafe at times. We can assist you keep your home clean and safe. Our care workers can help with everyday chores such as general household cleaning, laundry and ironing, bed making, changing linen and more.
We can maintain your garden so you can enjoy it safely.
We can also organise spring cleaning, window and gutter cleaning so you don’t have to stress.
Meal Preparation
A healthy well-balanced meal is essential for your wellbeing. We encourage our participants to practice nutritious eating habits that are sustainable for a healthy happy life. We have trained care workers who can assist you in meal preparations that meet your unique dietary needs.
Cooking can be fun activity to bring out your creativity and provides a sense of achievement. At IHA we encourage our participants to get involved with out care workers to learn culinary skills and create meals together.
Our experienced care workers are able to cater for special needs including:
- Diabetic friendly
- Gluten free
- Lactose Free
- Kosher diets
- Vegetarian/Pescatarian
- Vegan
Shopping & Transport Assistance
Transport is an important part of everyday life. It is an important factor to enable social and economic participation for people regardless of their age; whether to access the community, medical appointments, social and spiritual needs, or to run errands.
If you can no longer drive or have mobility issues our care workers can provide you with transport to set you up for freedom and independence.
Respite Services & Community participation
Growing old does not mean you should limit how you wish to live your life. At IHA we support and encourage social inclusion, making new connections and exploring new opportunities. Remaining socially associated is similarly as significant for our wellbeing as physical exercise and diet. Studies show that we flourish with social participation.Not indulging in community participation can result in sentiments of bitterness or discouragement, which thus can prompt poor mental and physical wellbeing.
We can care for you whilst your care giver takes some time for themselves knowing you are in safe hands.
Allied Health Services
IHA always works with your allied health team to design your unique care plan. As your care needs evolve, we make referrals to allied health professionals to get the best care for your changing needs.
Our registered nursing staff can help you plan your care, manage and administrate medications, wound care, change catheters, injury management and post hospital care
Dementia Care & Alternative Therapies
Caring for loved ones with Dementia could be challenging and stressful for your family. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you should turn to a professional who can provide therapies that enhance the quality of life for the person living with Dementia.
We are specialised in providing Dementia care for all stages of Dementia who are still living at home. As the person’s Dementia progresses you are likely to need help from professionals who can provide alternative therapies to manage behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
We offer a wide range alternative therapies for dementia care that help our clients maintain quality of life so that Aging in Place remains possible.
Diversional Therapy & Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
Our Diversional Therapist works with our participants to provide opportunities to engage in leisure and recreation activities which promote positive health outcomes and personal achievement. Activities are designed to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals. All health and leisure programs are designed in consultation with the participant, their primary carers and the allied health team to achieve the best possible outcome for the participant.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (ICST)
CST has been found to significantly benefit the memory and thinking skills of most people with memory loss and mild to moderate dementia and brain injuries. At IHA, we have care workers trained to offer ICST to better engage with individuals they provide care to. ICST also enhances the bond and interactions between the care worker and the person they care for.
Specialised care
24/7 Round the Clock Care
24/7 around the clock support for complex care needs in the comfort of your own home.
Post Hospital Care
Transition care at home following discharge from the hospital or rehabilitation facility is essential for a safe and effective recovery. It provides short-term specialised care and support to help you regain your functional independence and confidence sooner
Nursing Care and other Clinical Services
Flexible in-home nursing services are designed to keep you in the comfort of your own home, whilst receiving the nursing and clinical care you need.
Palliative Care
A professional caregiver or nurse with the right experience can help you better understand what to expect and guide you along your care journey. Palliative-trained professionals will also provide mental and emotional support and fulfil the goals and desires of your loved one to the best of their ability.
TACVE (HACC integrated mobile app)
TACVE has been designed to give you complete transparency around your service schedule and also includes specific access to care notes and two-way feedback.
This easy-to-use smartphone application with real-time updates puts you and your loved ones in control of the delivery of your care.
As a participant with IHA you have access to:
- Real-time access to your schedule
- Real time access to when a support worker is onsite
- Two way feedback system
Accountability is key – and it goes both ways. IHA’s two-way feedback system has long helped ensure both clients and Support workers uphold certain standards by requiring feedback.That’s why we have added option to feedback in the TACVE app.
It’s important to note that IHA’s Community Guidelines prohibit discrimination against anyone based on their race, national origin or gender.
