Wide Range Of Allied Health Services To Support You

Bethanie’s team of Allied Health professionals comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech pathologists and podiatrists. They provide holistic care catering to residents' physical, psychological, cognitive, and social well-being through evidence-based, goal-directed interventions and strategies. Additionally, our team is supported by Therapy Assistants who assist in delivering personalised and group programs directed by our Allied Health professionals.

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Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists work from a person-centred perspective to help people participate in the day-to-day activities they find meaningful. Occupational therapists work with people to understand their goals, any limitations on the activities they want to do, and help them to increase or maintain their independence, participation, and well-being.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists help you get the most out of life as they provide treatments or recommendations to increase mobility, prevent falls, manage pain, support dementia care, and reduce incontinence. They will tailor a care plan, often in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, to the individual resident’s goals and needs to enhance quality of life and independence.

Dietetics

Dietitians are specialised in medical nutrition therapy and understand the nutrition and hydration requirements of older adults, developing individualised dietary care plans as required. They also work collaboratively with chef managers to review the menu and ensure it is balanced and nutritionally adequate.

Speech Pathology

Speech Pathologists work with the resident to assess their swallowing abilities and provide treatment or recommendations to ensure residents are able to enjoy their food, eat and drink safely and remain hydrated.

Podiatry

Podiatrists will ensure all routine footcare is taken care of, provide footwear recommendations and treatment of common foot ailments.

START Program

Bethanie’s Short-Term Allied Health Reablement Track (START) program supports residents with short term additional therapy in times of need. It is available to residents with an acute need to optimise functional performance and wellbeing, offering a short-term allied health program that is goal directed, intensive and tailored to the individual person.

Residents are encouraged to access the usual therapy and activity programs at the same time while receiving additional support for a short burst of intense therapy. The objective is to assist the resident to achieve their goal and discharge from the service, where long term maintenance therapy is achieved through the standard therapy and activity program.

The START program may address acute needs in the areas of dementia support, wellbeing, pain or function where clinically indicated.

Interventions delivered in the program may include

Individualised, goal directed physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs adopting the principles of reablement.
Services offered in the standard therapy and activity program but at an increased dosage.
Individualised and goal directed physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions.
Restorative and/or compensatory therapy approaches.
Services delivered in a therapeutic group setting or individually.
Services delivered in a purposefully created physical, sensory and social environment to support therapeutic outcomes.
Services delivered using therapuetic modalities and/or specialised equipment.

Start with START

The START program is available at Bethanie Geneff and Bethanie Waters right now, with limited capability at other sites on request.

Please ask your Facility Manager if you would like more information.