News & Events

What Will It Take To Get An Effective Alzheimer's Drug?

on Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Mount Sinai Professor of Alzheimer's Disease Research, Dr Sam Gandy will share his expert view on what it will take to get an effective drug for Alzheimer’s disease, when he joins the keynote speaker program of the 17th Alzheimer’s Australia Biennial National Dementia Conference in Melbourne this month.

Older Muslims Focus of New Resource Kit

on Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Older Muslim people and their families are set to benefit from a Muslim Resources Kit developed by ACH Group.

Families and Friends Celebrate Seaton Place Opening

on Tuesday, October 3, 2017

It is the latest in a long line of highly regarded, family owned, McKenzie Aged Care Communities and the first to be located in coastal Cleveland. 

Valryn’s Competitive Spirit Remains Alive and Well at Mercy Place Edgewater

on Monday, October 2, 2017

82-year-old Valryn Elshaw has been awarded more than a dozen sporting medals in her lifetime despite being a partial quadriplegic and sustaining brain damage from a major car accident back in 1984. 

Age No Barrier to New Friendships at Braemar Presbyterian Care

on Monday, October 2, 2017

Age is proving no barrier for the unlikely friendships blooming at Braemar Presbyterian Care’s Cooinda aged care home in Willagee, thanks to a new partnership with a local playgroup. 

Residents of Casey Aged Care Enjoy The Magic Of Pets

on Monday, October 2, 2017

Residents at Medical & Aged Care Group's Casey Aged Care and Casey Manor recently enjoyed a very special afternoon with some feathered and furry friends. 

Just Better Care Takes The Stage At Health Conference

on Thursday, September 28, 2017

Just Better Care’s Susanne Jones took to the stage at the recent Health Metrics World Conference, held at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne, to discuss ways of providing a flexible, whole-of-life approach to in-home care.

Dementia Leading Cause of Death Among Australian Women

on Thursday, September 28, 2017

Dementia has become the leading cause of death among Australian women and remains the second leading cause of all Australians, according to new statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week. 

Student Program Begins at Embracia in Moonee Valley

on Thursday, September 28, 2017

Embracia in Victoria have just commenced a student program at Embracia in Moonee Valley. The brand new state-of-the-art aged care home have welcomed the first three students, Angel, Kirandeep and Saisha. These girls join Embracia from the registered traning orginisation VICSEG New Futures.

A Round of a-paws for The Wonderdogs

on Wednesday, September 27, 2017

The joy of animal companionship was unleashed at Mercy Place East Melbourne with a special performance by The Wonderdogs marking World Alzheimer’s Day 2017.