Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living

8 Stimulating Activities for Aged Care Residents

on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Staying active and social is essential for a healthy ageing mind. Researchers have found that even those with a significant decline from dementia have improved symptoms after engaging in activities that stimulate the body and mind. The study concluded that an exercise regimen combined with social activities resulted in meaningful improvements in daily life activities. For example, long-term care residents showed improved memory by recalling phone numbers faster.

Captivating Coola Celebrates 100 Fabulous Years

on Monday, June 13, 2022

A multi-lingual former florist described by her daughter as “captivatingly eccentric” celebrated a major milestone on Tuesday. Coola Velis has become Queensland’s newest centenarian after she turned 100 at the Carinity Wishart Gardens aged care community in Brisbane.

Free Aged Care Courses Online: Mental Health Training

on Monday, June 13, 2022

Until 30 June 2022, the Department of Health in partnership with the Australian Psychological Society is offering two free online courses for people working in residential aged care homes.

Uniting Celebrates Official Opening of Nowra Symons House

on Friday, June 10, 2022

Uniting NSW.ACT will celebrate the official opening of its newest retirement living development – Uniting Nowra Symons House on Thursday 16 June.