Opal Glen-Lynn

Gold Coast Aged Care welcomes Opal Glen-Lynn in Auburn, NSW 2144 residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms by bringing items from their previous home.

Glen Lynn is one of our smallest homes, providing specialised care in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Originally a hospital dating back to 1910, Glen Lynn now provides general nursing care for aged care residents and specialised care for those with more complex needs. This includes: We employ registered nurses with particular expertise in tracheostomy management. We provide expert care of the tracheostomy site, and also address any dif'culty associated with speech and feeding. Support for people who have poor control of swallowing muscles and need to be fed via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). These symptoms can be common after a stroke. Specialty care to residents requiring peritoneal dialysis for the management of severe kidney disease. Care for some younger residents with acquired brain injuries. To meet the rehabilitative needs of our residents, our physiotherapist and aide provide tailored programs of gentle exercise and physical activity, known as geri-gym. Residents also enjoy a range of recreational activities including leisure time in the courtyard and pottering about in the home's vegetable gardens. To cater for the needs of residents from multicultural backgrounds, Glen Lynn's menu includes Halal food and other ethno-speci'c culinary delights. A number of staff from non-English speaking backgrounds further support the cultural and linguistic diversity within the home. We also provide holistic care to terminally ill residents, and support them and their families during this life stage. Many residents, in consultation with their families and health professionals, prefer to receive palliative care in a familiar environment, rather than move to hospital or a hospice. Our experienced nursing staff, with the assistance of local hospitals and multi-disciplinary services, can ably support residents and their families through symptom management, advanced care planning and end of life issues. Respite care is also available for people whose needs are starting to test the capacity of their families to care for them.