Changing needs [Enliven Positive Ageing Services]

When Joyce Lloyd came out of hospital after a hip replacement, she was worried that she would be put into a rest home.

Joyce was delighted to discover that she had the option of remaining in her own home with Enliven Positive Ageing Services. Enliven support workers come to Joyce’s home daily, to help with practical tasks such as helping her take her medication, running her through her exercise regime, taking her to get the mail and with general household tasks that Joyce is no longer able to do.

“Enliven has been absolutely wonderful to me. If it hadn’t been for them I would have been put into a home when I came out of hospital 18 months ago. But the alternative was I could stay in my own home under the care of Enliven and be surrounded by my own pictures and belongings. With their help, I have been able to maintain my independence.”

For many older people it is important to be in familiar surroundings that hold so many happy memories. With a little help from Enliven, many older people are able to remain in the homes that they have lived in with their families for years, giving them a sense of independence and control while feeling secure and supported.

Enliven offers a range of home-based support when, how and where you want it. We operate on the principles of positive ageing, giving you the power to decide what is best for you or your family member.

Enliven is not about “helping” people or doing things for them. Our services are designed to help people thrive, not just survive, and to build resilience in day-to-day living. We work hard to find the right solution for the older person at the right time in their lives, in partnership with them and their families.

Enliven services include…

• Planning based on each person’s goals
• Rehabilitation – regaining skills, mobility, confidence
• Activities to support independence
• Exercises based around daily living activities
• Support with household tasks
• Personal care
• Social opportunities
• One point of contact for liaison with doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

You might consider Enliven if…

-    you or your family member would like to continue living at home
-    the need or level of support varies from time to time
-    advanced personal care is required
-    monitoring is important e.g. medication, safety
-    there are social and emotional as well as practical needs
-    traditional home care doesn’t quite fit
-    support is currently provided from a variety of sources.

Enliven services are provided free of charge, following referral from your local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination agency (NASC).

Here’s how it works:

• The older person is referred to Enliven by a NASC agency.
• One of our Enliven health professionals meets with the older person (and family members if appropriate) to help them set goals.
• The health professional develops a programme for the older person that helps them achieve their personal goals.
• A key support worker acts on the plan, providing support on an ongoing basis.

Contact us to discuss your needs and find out whether Enliven is right for you.

Enliven Auckland - 09 525 3655

Enliven Counties Manukau - 09 525 3655

Enliven Waikato - 07 850 9417

Enliven Tauranga - 07 579 6125

Enliven Rotorua - 07 349 3162

Enliven Taupo - 07 378 0762

www.enliven.org.nz

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