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Sweet Treats Put the Fun Into Fundraising for RSPCA Cupcake Day

on Monday, October 5, 2020

Residents at Mercy Place Mont Clare will be fighting cruelty with cupcakes during October, as they take part in the sweetest fundraiser of the year - Cupcake Day for RSPCA.

MercyCare’s Memory Kits a Hit with Clients Living with Dementia

on Friday, October 2, 2020

From games played as a child to the hits of Doris Day and Elvis Presley, MercyCare’s new Memory Kits are proving a hit with its Community and Home Support clients living with dementia.

3 Tips for Caring for Someone Living with Dementia

on Thursday, October 1, 2020

Dementia can change a person’s life in all aspects including relationships with friends, families and loved ones. Everyone can experience dementia differently. There can be changes in memory, behaviour feelings and personality. ACH Group have shared three tips for caring for a person living with dementia.

mecwacare’s Artist in Residence - June Alderslade

on Thursday, October 1, 2020

June Alderslade, 95, has been a resident at mecwacare Park Hill in Mornington since April 2015. She started drawing and painting at the age of 10 and has continued her passion throughout her life without any formal art tuition.

Tackling Social Connection this Day of Older Persons

on Thursday, October 1, 2020

On the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons Benetas CEO Sandra Hills OAM calls for the community to tackle issues of social isolation and connection among older people across Australia.

Living the SummitCare Values

on Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Wellbeing is about being the best you can be – physically, emotionally and spiritually. SummitCare provide care and lifestyle choices to support 900 residents and 1000 staff to live the lives they choose, ensuring each member of the SummitCare family reaches their optimum wellbeing, every single day.

Connection & Communication at Medical & Aged Care Group Homes

on Tuesday, September 29, 2020

During the first lockdown, Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) residents and staff made and photographed a series of heartfelt messages to exchange with families and friends. Families joined in and emailed their return messages; this saw a wonderful increase in emailed communication & photos shared between residents and families.

Behind the Mask

on Monday, September 28, 2020

Staff at Catholic Healthcare’s George Mockler House in Mona Vale have come up with an innovative way for residents to recognise them more easily when wearing their face masks around the Residential Aged Care Home.

The Goverment Must End the Home Care Package Waitlist

on Friday, September 25, 2020

Anglican not-for-profit aged care provider, Benetas, joins the choir of voices in Australia calling for the Australian Government to end the Home Care Package waitlist in its upcoming federal budget.

Take Time to Support People Living with Dementia

on Thursday, September 24, 2020

Patience and taking time are simple measures that people can take to support those living with dementia to continue to live full and active lives. During Dementia Action Week (21-27 September) Dementia Australia is sharing tips to help people understand how they can make a positive difference in the lives of people living with dementia.

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