TLC Healthcare has confirmed that they have been appointed by the Department of Health to vaccinate thousands of aged care residents who were unable to be immunised during the initial vaccination program.
Catholic Healthcare has congratulated Mr Christopher Rigby AM on his inclusion in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List announced yesterday.
A former prisoner of war from the Gold Coast has celebrated his 100th birthday. Gordon Jamieson, who lives at the Carinity Cedarbrook aged care community at Mudgeeraba, is one of last surviving Queenslanders who labored on the infamous Thai-Burma railway during World War II.
It was a great day out for residents and carers of Catholic Healthcare Maranatha Lodge Residential Aged Care in Batehaven who visited the Botticelli to Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery in Canberra.
Falls are among the biggest threats to older people. As we get older, our muscle strength and balance may reduce which can result in a fall accident. Although most falls may not cause serious injury, they can possibly leave us feeling quite distressed. Good news is there are other things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing to help prevent falls from happening. ACH Group’s exercise physiologist – Jack Carter has come up with some useful information to help you understand the cause of falls and some falls prevention tips.
Residents, staff, local community members and Catholic Healthcare representatives have attended the formal Blessing of the Jemalong Residential Village Chapel in Forbes. The ceremony was a formal Liturgy of Blessing of the Chapel and also marked the official re-naming of the Chapel to the 'Mater Chapel’. The name is in recognition of the Sisters of Mercy and their dedicated contribution to health and aged care in the Forbes region.
Strong relationships in aged care can raise the standard of care as well as the standard of workplace conditions, creating a space that is enjoyable and respectful for all. This in turn makes the aged care sector more appealing for those entering the sector and helps to build a high-quality workforce.
TLC Aged Care has today confirmed that they are in a position to assist other aged care providers to vaccinate their residents and staff against COVID-19 and influenza.
The Andrews Labor Government is celebrating the contributions and talents of senior Victorians with the opening of the 2021 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today put the call out for people to celebrate older Victorians who support others in their communities.
Aged care services in Perth's East Metropolitan region have received a boost with a new program aimed at culturally and linguistically diverse clients. The new program is based at Catholic Homes’ Day Therapy Centre within its new St Vincent’s facility at Swan Street West in Guildford.
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