Sep-Oct 2016 Issue | Business View Oceania

207 ing the rest home into a homely envi- ronment where everyone feels like a part of the community. And since the residents are familiar with everyone, they truly feel like they are in their own homes with the benefit of having quick and easy access to a wide range of services. A wide range of activities and services Every Friday, a hairdresser comes into the rest home and is always busy with the residents. Vanessa informs us that her great personality makes her very popular with the residents and it’s more like a social event than a simple hairdressing appointment for most. On the other side of the en- tertainment spectrum, a piano player regularly comes in for musical after- noons. The residents’ meals are ca- tered off-site and the main meal is set during the evening in a unique twist from most retirement homes. Resi- dents are also encouraged to get to- gether every Friday in a session where both alcoholic and non-alcoholic bev- erages are served. Aside from eating at home, the res- idents also go out at least twice per month to enjoy their lunch in the city. A complimentary van is also there to take them on a number of different ac- tivities such as visits to a museum or just an afternoon tea. Some of these excursions are more formal and or- ganized while others are simple get-to-