Lodge to get major facelift

A significant refurbishment project is underway at the Alan David Lodge residential aged care facility in Grovedale.
Funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will upgrade the internal and external living environment to improve comfort and amenities for residents.
The project will also implement a men’s shed, extra security and CCTV monitoring systems, new automated doors, a chook enclosure, an improved rehabilitation space with overhead hoist in the Lonsdale Sunroom, and improvements to dining areas and dining experience for residents.
Residents have given feedback on improvements they felt were important to enhance their enjoyment and quality of life at Alan David Lodge, including leather work, woodwork, computer activities and chooks.
Aged Care Project co-ordinator Maree Townsend said Barwon Health would undertake all necessary requirements to minimise disruption during the refurbishment works, which were expected to last until August.
“We will continue to meet with residents on a regular basis and provide a forum to listen and communicate all updates regarding the scheduled works throughout the duration of the project,” she said.
“This will definitely enhance choice and quality of life to residents.
“Residents are excited to have the men’s shed set-up for activities like woodwork, leather work and computer activities,” she said.
“They’re looking forward to having the freedom to go out into the garden at their own leisure, as well as the addition of some new activities to add to the variety on offer at Alan David Lodge.”