Padma* lives in a residential aged care home and contacted Advocare with some concerns about her services. Originally, she had selected the home as it offered several activities and outings. It was important to Padma to keep her mind active and remain connected to the community.
However, Padma found the activities offered began to dwindle and she was not being included in many of the events on offer. Padma had arranged a meeting with the manager of the home but was frightened to go and considered cancelling.
Padma spoke to Advocare and talked though her options. She was pleased to learn one of our advocates could be present to offer support at the upcoming meeting with the manager. Padma went ahead with the meeting feeling a lot more confident. She asked the manager to investigate why she was not being taken to events and activities.
Padma is now a part of many events and activities and is once again enjoying living at the home.
* Identity has been changed to protect privacy.
