Combatting loneliness

Connection and a sense of belonging in a community are significant factors in our overall health and wellbeing which includes our friends, family, faith or interests and a continued participation in society. For many seniors, experiencing isolation and loneliness can lead to mental health problems and a decline in overall health.

At Cumberland View Aged Care, we have a strong community of residents, families and staff with a shared vision of enhancing the lives of residents. With a large focus on community, residents are supported and encouraged to connect with others inside and outside the home. The lifestyle activity program has been carefully designed to include social, cognitive, and physical engagement, in which residents are encouraged to participate in as many or as few get togethers as they like.

It can be daunting entering an aged care home where you know no one, so welcoming new residents into our home and ensuring they feel they belong is a key focus. When new residents enter our home, we host an afternoon tea, Welcome to New Residents, which is the first step for new residents to feel included in our loving community.

Our wonderful resident, Melva, shares her experience from when she first joined the Cumberland View Aged Care community.