In this episode, Hilary O’Connell and Dr. Elissa Burton, Associate Professor at Curtin University, School of Allied Health, discuss how reablement and restorative short-term care improve clients’ quality of lives.

This model gives clients the opportunity to work out ways to improve mental and physical function, rebuild skills they’ve lost, and equip them with support so they can reach their goals and live independently at home for as long as possible.

“I’ve done a lot of work with older people in their 90’s and even their 100’s, which are looking at physical activity programs, strength and balance training, and they’ve seen great improvements, over an 8–12 week period.” Dr. Burton says. Hilary and Dr. Burton also discuss the upcoming Home Support Program, and why a successful reablement and restorative care program starts with the assessor and service provider.

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