118-120 Monash Avenue
Nedlands Western Australia 6009

Bobby socks, pleated skirts and slicked-back hair aren't what you'd expect from aged care residents, but that's exactly what the enthusiastic community of Regis Park Lodge in Nedlands will be sporting at their forthcoming '50s rock and roll ball.

This special annual event comes hot on the heels of our super-successful inaugural masquerade ball - an elegant affair that had residents, their guests and staff reliving the experience for weeks afterwards.

At Park Lodge, we're never short of bright ideas that will inject extra fun into life. This month we're celebrating the 40^th anniversary of the moon landing with a moon party. Residents have been busy making all sorts of outer-space decorations, including little rockets put together by our craft group. Staff are coming dressed as astronauts and the main food will be cheese, of course.

Only 6km from the centre of Perth, Park Lodge is a world away in character. We're located in the heart of a leafy Nedlands, close to public transport and the beautiful Kings Park.

We openly welcome visitors and entertainers alike to Park Lodge. Like the recent belly dancer who was hilarious because she got everyone up and wiggling. Or our piano player who visits weekly for a good old fashioned sing-along - It's a Long Way to Tipperary is always a favourite and everyone knows all the words.

A much-anticipated visitor is Seeanna, a gorgeous golden retriever who comes once a week with her owner, Mike. She adores the attention of our doting residents and even does tricks for them. Another highlight is when the children from the local kindergarten pop in. Residents really respond to the delightful innocence of these friendly three and four year-olds.

We also encourage our quieter residents to be a part of the goings-on within our community as much as possible. For example, we always move our less mobile people into the activity room so they can be a part of activities. The results are fantastic, within a short time they've gone from quiet and solitary to laughing, watching and interacting. Balloon tossing is a simple but rewarding way for them to feel like they're truly involved.

Our low care residents never seem to stop. They go shopping once a week and enjoy outings to the cinema and picnics galore. Never ones to miss out, our high care residents also go out for regular scenic drives, sometimes to the ocean, the river or Kings Park. Once we've arrived we fling open the bus doors and settle down for a cup of tea. Wherever we go it's a special, sensory experience.

Back at home, residents have exercise classes twice a week followed by a quiz. This close combination of physical and mental exercise can help stall dementia. We certainly find it sparks everyone up and stimulates their appetites.

Park Lodge also has an unmissable Friday afternoon celebration. Happy hour starts immediately after the sing-along in our large activity room. We put Andre Rieu on the DVD, out come the drinks in proper plastic wine glasses and we play waitresses for a host of smiling, satisfied residents.

Regis Park Lodge residents are also able to take advantage of the following services on offer:

• daily newspaper delivery
• on-site hairdressing and beauty therapy
• volunteer program
• experienced in-house chef and catering staff
• special dietary requirements met

Residents receive all the benefits of the Regis Group's living care model of responsive support provided by leading professionals and tailored to individual medical, cultural and religious preferences.

Regis Park Lodge at a glance

Care Types Offered: High Care, Low Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
No of Beds: 101
Rooms: Single and shares
Transport: Walking distance to public transport
Parking: On-site and street parking
Visiting hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

For more information on this residence or to book a full tour of the facility call us on 1300 998 100 or email advice@regis.com.au