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Home Care Level 2 program and high
level care needs are catered to by the
Home Care Level 4 program. Under
both these programs, the needs of
the individual are first assessed by a
member of an Aged Care Assessment
Team.
Upon being assessed as eligible, a
care provider would provide assistance
with activities like showering, dressing
and mobility. Support services such as
assistance with housework, shopping,
laundry and transport are also
provided. In case of need, clinical care
including health support services such
as physiotherapy and occupational
therapy would also be available.
Respite Care
is provided by Hall & Prior
for care givers. Under this scheme,
individuals needing care can stay at a
Hall & Prior facility for a maximum of 63
days in year, while the care giver takes
a break from her care giving activities
or attends to other work.
Palliative Care
is provided at Hall &Prior
facilities by staff trained in partnership
with the Health Department, Cancer
Council and local palliative care services.
Dementia Care
is available at every
Hall & Prior facility. A range of activities
are conducted for dementia sufferers
by staff specifically trained for the
purpose. Specific areas of each Hall &