Mandurah has dug deep for locals living with dementia by joining forces to create an innovative garden, designed to engage and inspire visitors to Ella’s House in Greenfields.
Ella’s House was created in September 2015 to cater for the growing demand for dementia facilities in the Mandurah-Peel region.
The centre acts as a home away from home for people living with dementia and their families, and delivers accredited dementia education and clinical advisory services to aged care and health professionals.
At the garden’s official opening on Friday, Alzheimer’s WA chief executive officer Rhonda Parker thanked community members who had given time and funds to bring the dementia-friendly landscaped garden to fruition.
The new garden will ensure clients can enjoy the outdoor space.
The garden focuses on providing users with a sensory stimulation through tending to the veggie garden, looking after the chickens or sitting in the gazebo listening to the birds.
Ms Parker said it was wonderful to see the garden in full glory, with attendees filtering around and soaking up the re-designed space.
During a speech at the event she acknowledged and thanked the generosity of local business owners John and Bella Perry from H & N Perry, who made a significant contribution to the project.
Ms Parker said thanks to their support, Alzheimer’s WA was able to turn their dream into reality.
She also discussed the history of the centre and its vital role in the lives of those living with dementia and their carers.
Member for Mandurah David Templeman, Mandurah mayor Rhys Williams and deputy mayor Caroline Knight were among those in attendance.
The garden project was also supported by donations and services from Village Manager Settlements, Ingenia Communities, local community members as well as the City of Mandurah.
Ella’s House, Mandurah operates five days a week between 10am and 3pm. For more information about the house visit their website via https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/ellas-house.
