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Not-for-profit aged care home Mercy Place Edgewater is appealing to locals who would like to revive the long lost art of letter writing.
With extra time on their hands, a number of residents at Ryman Healthcare's villages are diving into the world of online genealogy by tracing their family tree.
Research has shown that gardening is an activity that promotes overall health and quality of life, physical strength, fitness and flexibility, cognitive ability and socialisation. Tending to plants, watching them grow, and reaping the rewards of flowers and fruit all contribute to a profound sense of empowerment and wellbeing. This is particularly important during these stressful times.
One of the biggest challenges of the pandemic has been taking care of vulnerable people who may fall through the gaps. While there has been an understandable focus on people living in residential aged care homes, those in retirement or independent living villages are also facing challenges.
