116 | Redefining retirement villages Providing plenty of places where people can come together is an integral part of running a village, says Qestral Corporation’s Managing Director, Simon O’Dowd. T T Karen Phelps LIFESTYLE Qestral Corporation and Brendan Murray Construction - Ashbury Heights With a portfolio of lifestyle villages across New Zealand, including Burlington, Alpine View, Banbury Park in Christchurch, Coastal View in Nelson and its upcoming developments – Ashbury Heights in Whangarei and Broadwater in Hamilton - Qestral is crafting vibrant communities where residents thrive, says Qestral Corporation’s Managing Director, Simon O’Dowd. “Qestral is on a journey to help New Zealand retirees achieve both good health and happiness,” he says. At the heart of Qestral’s approach lies a commitment to blending the latest in design, healthcare, wellness, hospitality and technology to result in a comprehensive offering. Simon says the approach is design-led, non-institutional, caring and community orientated. “Qestral creates places, spaces, facilities, homes, food, events and activities to be proud of.” Simon says that an integral part of running a village is to provide plenty of options for people to come together. Qestral villages offer an extensive range of activities and events for residents. For example on most days residents will have the opportunity to attend an exercise class, go on excursions, have a spa or a swim in the heated indoor swimming pool, go to ‘happy hour’ in the bar, have a meal in the restaurant and go to the movies – with most of the activities free and contained in one recreational building. Alongside a full activities schedule, Qestral villages host exciting, premium events such as cabarets, celebrity guest speakers, gala nights, live music, cooking demonstrations and more. Further to this, residents can be part of excellent social clubs, such as the Qestral Travel Club and Wine & Food Club. Qestral’s Wellness Programme TRILife enables retirees to enjoy life to the full: “TRILife is a wellness program focusing on nutrition, exercise and state of mind. The program includes daily exercise classes such as tai chi, aquasize, yoga, dancercise, Step Up and more. There is an exercise class for every level of fitness/ability and they are made to be fun,” says Simon. Regular TRILife talks feature different guest speakers sharing their areas of expertise. Celebrity guests have included Jo Seagar and Peter Hillary. The program also includes documentaries, films and TED talks that are available in the theatre daily. Simon says that technological innovation is also a cornerstone of Qestral’s philosophy, as evidenced by initiatives like Kindly and Spritely. Kindly, a pioneering software developed by Qestral, streamlines documentation processes within care centres, freeing up staff to focus more on residents’ needs. Spritely, an award-winning telehealth device empowers residents to monitor their health parameters remotely while staying connected to the village community. “Spritely allows residents to track their vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, weight, blood oxygen and more. The results can be given to their GP or discussed with our telenurse. Furthermore, it allows residents to keep connected to the village with live village updates and notices, video call features for neighbours and provides the ability to order prescriptions for delivery.” Behind Qestral’s innovative approach is a team of seasoned professionals with decades of experience in aged care. Simon says that directors and part owners bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, having operated aged care facilities for over 25 years. Their leadership in organisations like the NZ Aged Care Association and Health Ed Trust underscores their commitment to advancing the sector and ensuring the well being of elderly individuals, he says. “In essence, Qestral isn’t just redefining retirement care; it’s revolutionizing it. By prioritizing health, happiness, and community, Qestral is paving the way for a new generation of living where seniors can age gracefully and joyfully. As the retirement care landscape evolves, Qestral aims to foster a future where every retiree can live a life worth celebrating.” Fibre optic cabling installation & termination MATV & AV systems • Structured cabling solutions. Rodney: 027 222 7596 Bruce: 027 222 7594 info@mhcommunications.co.nz COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Tiling Services Commercial Tiling • Residential Tiling Waterproofing • Screed / Deck Jack Underfloor Heating 021916168 info@damngoodtiling.co.nz www.damngoodtiling.co.nz Phone: 09 430 3123 or 0800 101 276 Proudly supporting Qestral Corporation Ltd 3 Pipiwai Road, Whangarei | 1188 SH10 Bulls Gorge Kerikeri
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