Aged Care
Inspire and enhance the everyday lives of our clients, by creating outdoor spaces that encourage active, socially connected, and happier lifestyles.
Our mission is to: Inspire and enhance the everyday lives of our clients, by creating outdoor spaces that encourage active, socially connected, and happier lifestyles; with more opportunities to engage and immerse in the natural outdoor environment by providing accessible, functional and beautiful landscapes for residents, families and staff to enjoy.
By designing thoughtfully crafted landscapes, we offer opportunities for residents to engage with their surroundings, enjoy moments of tranquility, and foster connections with others. These spaces are not just about aesthetics—they’re about creating a sense of belonging, encouraging movement, and supporting emotional and physical health.
Flow and accessibility: Pathways, steps, and terraces should be designed to facilitate easy movement between the resident rooms and the garden space, and create a logical flow that reflects the use of the building’s entrances and windows.
Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, such as wandering gardens and sensory paths, can have a profound impact on residents’ well-being, offering a safe, stimulating environment that supports memory, connection, and emotional health.
DEMENTIA
Landscaping for dementia support is about creating outdoor environments that nurture people. Every plant, path, and garden is a step towards fostering a sense of comfort, security, and joy, supporting not only physical health but the emotional and cognitive well-being of residents.
“Nature Bathing” in dementia-friendly landscaped gardens can provide sensory stimulation that may help activate memory and encourage a sense of connection.
Wandering gardens, with familiar plants species, textures, and sensory elements, can serve as cognitive triggers to help residents recall nostalgic experiences, people, or places. The inclusion of sensory features—like fragrant herbs, bright flowers that attract chirping birds, fruit trees or textured foliage, can stimulate the senses, creating moments of recognition, relaxation and joy - improving cognitive function, and reducing feelings of anxiety, confusion and frustration.
SAFETY IN DESIGN:
When designing outdoor spaces for aged care residences, safety and risk reduction are paramount. Clear, level pathways with smooth, level transitions make navigating safer for people with impaired vision and/or using mobility aids. Pathways should be wide, unobstructed and constructed from slip-resistant materials; with adequate handrails and sheltered rest points.
Clear sightliness are essential for guiding movement and directing residents to destination points. Incorporating signage and way-finding markers helps residents navigate outdoor areas independently and confidently. Landscaping features can offer visual cues that aid navigation by landmark recognition.
Low-glare, even lighting is essential for safety (avoiding harsh shadows that may trigger feelings of uncertainty or cause tripping hazards for residents).
Plants must be mindfully selected, taking care to ensure non-toxic species (that won’t pose a danger if touched or ingested) and avoid planting thorny or sharp-edged species that could cause injury.
Carefully considered landscaping can significantly minimize the risk of falls, enhance accessibility, and provide a supportive environment where residents feel secure and empowered to explore the natural outdoors in a safe setting.
HYDROTHERAPY:
Hydrotherapy pools are a therapeutic tool and key component of a holistic care approach that emphasizes health, mobility, and quality of life for seniors. The water offers gentle rehabilitation, relaxation, and rejuvenation, creating a unique and highly beneficial experience that supports physical, emotional and cognitive health.
In aged care, hydrotherapy pools provide an invaluable resource for improving overall wellness, fostering a sense of independence, and enhancing the dignity and happiness of residents. Designed with accessibility and safety in mind, our hydro-therapy pools can be especially beneficial for people with arthritis, joint pain, or muscle stiffness, offering relief from chronic pain while allowing for increased range of motion and joint flexibility. Gentle movement in the water can improve mobility and help reduce the risk of falls.
When designing hydrotherapy pools for aged care facilities, safety and accessibility are our top priorities: Water temperature is carefully regulated, poolside surfaces are slip-resistant to prevent falls; pool entry is carefully considered, via gradual incline, with handrails and/or steps for added support; and accessible equipment such as pool lifts, ramps, or hoists are available for residents with limited mobility.
Our mission is to: Inspire and enhance the everyday lives of our clients, by creating outdoor spaces that encourage active, socially connected, and happier lifestyles; with more opportunities to engage and immerse in the natural outdoor environment by providing accessible, functional and beautiful landscapes for residents, families and staff to enjoy.
By designing thoughtfully crafted landscapes, we offer opportunities for residents to engage with their surroundings, enjoy moments of tranquility, and foster connections with others. These spaces are not just about aesthetics—they’re about creating a sense of belonging, encouraging movement, and supporting emotional and physical health.
Flow and accessibility: Pathways, steps, and terraces should be designed to facilitate easy movement between the resident rooms and the garden space, and create a logical flow that reflects the use of the building’s entrances and windows.
Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces, such as wandering gardens and sensory paths, can have a profound impact on residents’ well-being, offering a safe, stimulating environment that supports memory, connection, and emotional health.
DEMENTIA
Landscaping for dementia support is about creating outdoor environments that nurture people. Every plant, path, and garden is a step towards fostering a sense of comfort, security, and joy, supporting not only physical health but the emotional and cognitive well-being of residents.
“Nature Bathing” in dementia-friendly landscaped gardens can provide sensory stimulation that may help activate memory and encourage a sense of connection.
Wandering gardens, with familiar plants species, textures, and sensory elements, can serve as cognitive triggers to help residents recall nostalgic experiences, people, or places. The inclusion of sensory features—like fragrant herbs, bright flowers that attract chirping birds, fruit trees or textured foliage, can stimulate the senses, creating moments of recognition, relaxation and joy - improving cognitive function, and reducing feelings of anxiety, confusion and frustration.
SAFETY IN DESIGN:
When designing outdoor spaces for aged care residences, safety and risk reduction are paramount. Clear, level pathways with smooth, level transitions make navigating safer for people with impaired vision and/or using mobility aids. Pathways should be wide, unobstructed and constructed from slip-resistant materials; with adequate handrails and sheltered rest points.
Clear sightliness are essential for guiding movement and directing residents to destination points. Incorporating signage and way-finding markers helps residents navigate outdoor areas independently and confidently. Landscaping features can offer visual cues that aid navigation by landmark recognition.
Low-glare, even lighting is essential for safety (avoiding harsh shadows that may trigger feelings of uncertainty or cause tripping hazards for residents).
Plants must be mindfully selected, taking care to ensure non-toxic species (that won’t pose a danger if touched or ingested) and avoid planting thorny or sharp-edged species that could cause injury.
Carefully considered landscaping can significantly minimize the risk of falls, enhance accessibility, and provide a supportive environment where residents feel secure and empowered to explore the natural outdoors in a safe setting.
HYDROTHERAPY:
Hydrotherapy pools are a therapeutic tool and key component of a holistic care approach that emphasizes health, mobility, and quality of life for seniors. The water offers gentle rehabilitation, relaxation, and rejuvenation, creating a unique and highly beneficial experience that supports physical, emotional and cognitive health.
In aged care, hydrotherapy pools provide an invaluable resource for improving overall wellness, fostering a sense of independence, and enhancing the dignity and happiness of residents. Designed with accessibility and safety in mind, our hydro-therapy pools can be especially beneficial for people with arthritis, joint pain, or muscle stiffness, offering relief from chronic pain while allowing for increased range of motion and joint flexibility. Gentle movement in the water can improve mobility and help reduce the risk of falls.
When designing hydrotherapy pools for aged care facilities, safety and accessibility are our top priorities: Water temperature is carefully regulated, poolside surfaces are slip-resistant to prevent falls; pool entry is carefully considered, via gradual incline, with handrails and/or steps for added support; and accessible equipment such as pool lifts, ramps, or hoists are available for residents with limited mobility.