Angelina

Hi Susan, thanks for your reply. I'm working with a large, geographically spaced network or communities (air travel would be required for me to meet with all residents). Independent living communities can also be without onsite staff and managed remotely. I'm obtaining feedback & resident input in this kind of setting and will implement reporting measures. Essentially, I'll need to find activities that are suitable/accessible to a range of age groups, being that our residents are entirely independent and aged 65+.

Hi Diane, great to hear from you! My program doesn't launch until next year. I'm finding a lot of resources out there but unfortunately not so many with Australian seniors content. Next year my activities calendar has the Australian Open and we'll do footy fever for the grand finals in September. Do you deliver all of the activities yourself or do you also collaborate with village managers?

I'd like to find out whether there is anyone working in this space that is from Retirement Living or Independent Living, as opposed to Aged Care? If so, I'd love to connect! Essentially, I am seeking to connect with peers who may be working in a similar space. What that looks like for me is that we have no care staff at our facilities, we don't provide meals, domestic assistance or nursing. For the most part, our residents only have a manager and may even have no staff actually based at their village. That being said, the age range, interests and even physical capabilities of our residents do not differ. Responding to that, (and with a village management background) I am here to provide an activities and wellness program for all. My goal is to plan & facilitate recreational programs and group activities that promote social connection, health & well-being. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, I would absolutely love to connect!

Hi Amanda, I am also looking for KPI's and am designing my own Activities Program from scratch. Did you end up finding anything? I'm at the point now of needed to design my own reporting and evaluation for my program. It rolls out in 2024.