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Our Clients in residential care often tell us, that without our help, they feel cut off from society.
EFM works hard to match just the right Companion Carer with a Client, someone who will link them into those activities, relationships and interests that have them feeling more energised and connected with their world.
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EFM believe that regular recreation time with a Companion Carer will be of therapeutic benefit to Clients and will help alleviate the frustration and confinement of a residential care facility.
EFM Companion Carers perform a variety of activities with Clients such as:
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Playing interactive games which stimulate Clients physically, cognitively and socially;
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Encouraging Clients to undertake drawing / painting and other craft activities which allow them to express themselves creatively as well as exercising fine motor skills;
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Playing quoits, magnetic/Velcro darts, ball hoops and similar games to maintain and build Client’s manual dexterity;
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Reading to and reminiscing with a Client to stimulate memory and cognitive functions;
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Taking Clients out to places of interest such as:
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Taking a wheelchair ride or walk along the waterfront or through public gardens;
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Visiting friends or family;
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Enjoying an ice cream or cuppa at some scenic spot;
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Visiting the numerous, superb and mostly free museums, libraries and galleries;
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Going to a movie, concert or U3A / Probus meeting;
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Going to a shopping mall;
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Taking a train ride up the line, or cable car up the hill, or ferry across the harbour;
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Browsing through special displays e.g. at Weta Workshop’s “Weta Cave”, the NZ Portrait Gallery, National Archives, Southwards Car Museum, NZ Film Archive or National Library;
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Tour of Parliament, the new supreme court, and old government buildings.
Having the company of a trusted EFM Companion Carer will allow Clients to relax and simply enjoy regular time out from residential care each week without having to worry about things like arranging transport etc. The EFM carer will take responsibility for getting Clients safely to and from the destination and take care of any issues that arise while they are out.
We are well known for our specialist skills in supporting people living with
dementia to remain connected with places and people.
If you are looking for exceptional personalised care for a loved one living in a residential facility
contact us to discuss their situation and how we can help.
