Everyday life at Bupa Aged Care homes

The move to your new home at Bupa does not mean you have to give up your lifestyle or your passions. We want you to live your life in the way that you choose. If you have particular hobbies, interests or daily routines, we are committed to helping you pursue the things that are important to you. You may even discover new interests or activities you enjoy!

What life is like in Bupa care homes

Watch our short video to get a feel for what life might be like in your new home at Bupa from current residents and their families.

Lifestyle activities

Guided by your hobbies and interests, your Lifestyle Officer, together with your care team, will organise for you to participate in a range of activities.

All activities are designed to stimulate your physical senses, help you develop friendships and introduce you to new experiences.

Activities offered at our Bupa Aged Care homes

Below are some of the activities offered at our Bupa Aged Care homes. Contact our friendly team to find out what activities take place at your chosen home.

Specialised programs

Following an assessment with our qualified team, we design specialised programs with you to meet your physical and cognitive needs. Programs may include:

Aromatherapy
Massage therapy
Music therapy
Pet therapy
Dementia specific programs
Physiotherapy

Your meals and dining

In your Bupa home, you can choose from a range of delicious, healthy meals, snacks and drinks.

Your special dietary requirements, medical, cultural and religious needs are also taken into account when preparing your menu options.

Your friends and family are welcome and encouraged to join you for a meal. Your home may also have a private dining room which you are able to book for meals with your loved ones to celebrate a special occasion. Please contact your home for further information.

Your pets

We love pets and consider them wonderful companions and motivators to keep active.

Please have a chat to the team in your chosen care home to discuss how best to accommodate pet visits.

Keeping in touch with family and friends

Keeping in touch with your family and friends

Your friends and family are welcome and encouraged to join you in your new home.

We are a big believer that the involvement of friends and family in your daily life goes a long way to supporting your social and emotional needs.

Your new home has many communal spaces together with areas for private catch ups.

Support for your carers

It can be a big change for carers when you move into your new home. It’s common for them to feel a sense of loss as well as guilt. It’s a good idea for them to talk about these feelings with a friend, family member or perhaps a counsellor.

Your carer is welcome and encouraged to speak with our team at your new home to find out how they can remain actively involved with your care and wellbeing.

Spending nights away from an aged care home

You are welcome to spend up to 52 nights a year away from your new home without affecting any of your government financial assistance.

This is called social leave and only counts if you spend the night away from your aged care home.

Please remember though, if you spend more than 52 nights away, the government will cease to pay any subsidies for the extra time and you may be asked to pay more.

Everyday life in your Bupa aged care home