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Zest for Life, but Worries as Well – Benetas Welcomes Seniors Research

on Monday, December 10, 2018

CEO of Benetas, Sandra Hills, has welcomed new research showing older Australians have a huge zest for life, but that this is tempered by some fundamental concerns about health and the cost of living. 

Volunteers Are Sweet Songs to Their Ears: Residents & Volunteers Celebrate at KOPWA

on Monday, December 10, 2018

I’ll be seeing my dad
My brother and sisters, my gran and my mum
They’ll be drinking white wine in the sun
(Tim Minchin, White wine in the sun)

The chorus above reminds us that celebrating Christmas in Australia is as sentimental as celebrations up in the northern hemisphere. Religion may not be a practice in this modern day, yet many understand the foundations of Christmas.

Seniors and Students Get Set For Season of Generosity at Mercy Place Mont Clare

on Monday, December 10, 2018

Fun and festivities are in full swing at Mercy Place Mont Clare, thanks to a group of students at Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC) who are spending time with residents throughout the week.

Lynbrook Residents Welcome PARO

on Friday, December 7, 2018

PARO (derived from comPAnion RObot) is a robotic baby harp seal with lifelike features that respond to movement, touch and speech. Created by Mr Takanori Shibata as an aid to manage emotional and behavioral symptoms which can manifest with Dementia, such as anxiety and aggression - with a goal of reducing the reliance on pharmaceutical intervention.