Home Care Assistance
Balanced Care Method™
At Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East, we off the unique Balanced Care Method™ – our unique and holistic approach to in home care services.
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Hourly Home Care -
24 Hour Care
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Hospital to Home
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Specialised Care
A Focus on Total Wellness
There is no single explanation for how and why some people live longer and have more active years than others. But there is one place on earth where more people live longer and healthier than any other: Okinawa, Japan. Scientists have been studying this group of seniors to see what can be learned from their lifestyle and methods so we can live longer, more productive lives ourselves. Home Care Assistance developed the Balanced Care Method™ based on the studies of the Okinawans, which means that at Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East, we can provide this revolutionary, and evidence based approach to senior care.
Life spans of over 100 years can be seen regularly in Okinawa. More importantly, people in their 70s, 80s, 90’s and beyond enjoy incredibly good health and independence despite their years. The Balanced Care Method™ promotes the lifestyle factors that underpin these centenarian’s longevity. There are two critical factors that are the keys of this philosophy: moderation and variety.
Day to Day Life Enhanced and Enriched through Care Worker Training
The Balanced Care Method™ is an evidence-based program built on studies that demonstrate that only one-third of our longevity is based on genetics and two-thirds on lifestyle factors within our control.
Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East Care Workers are trained in the Method, offering the first aged care solution with an emphasis on balance and longevity. Our Balanced Care Method training teaches our Care Workers the importance of nutrition, exercise, social ties, mental and spiritual health, and how all these things can contribute to longevity and well-being for seniors and individuals of all ages. Our Care Workers are also trained in nutrition, knowing what foods are the most beneficial, depending on the client’s health, habits, and goals.
By working with specific lifestyle behaviours, Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East Care Workers extend and enhance the lives of the people we serve, helping them live longer, happier, and more balanced lives.
A Research-Based Approach to Long-Term Brain Health with our Cognitive Therapeutics Method™
The Cognitive Therapeutics Method is a brain health program developed by researchers at Home Care Assistance and can be thought of as an extension of the Balanced Care Method™. The Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East program aims to improve quality of life through a holistic approach incorporating positive lifestyle improvements and personalised activities that engage the main cognitive domains of the brain.
It is more than just targeted memory activities. Our Cognitive Therapeutics Method engages other cognitive functions including the executive functioning, attention, language, and visual spatial domains. This approach goes hand-in-hand with the key lifestyle improvements underpinning our Balanced Care Method™ including physical activity, social engagement, diet and more. The Cognitive Therapeutics Method approach is based on scientific research pointing to non- pharmacological activity and lifestyle intervention as an effective way to promote long-term brain health and was developed by a research team led by a neuropsychologist.
The Cognitive Therapeutics Method is a complement to our Balanced Care Method™ and is a key part of our multi-pronged approach to healthy ageing, specifically focused on the brain. At Home Care Assistance Sydney City and East, we believe in extending healthy years and work with individuals ageing in place to help them achieve health and meaningfulness in longevity. Read below to get an understanding of how it has helped one of our families:
