In 2020, an estimated 459,000 Australians have dementia. While many of them live at home with the support of families and carers, a large proportion of people with some form of dementia live in residential aged care homes. For all of them, professional support is vital.
Age Matters received a new vehicle this week to help deliver its service linkage program helping vulnerable older people in the Illawarra to access essential services. An initiative of IRT Group, Age Matters empowers older Australians living in the Illawarra to live free from disadvantage by tackling homelessness, loneliness and joblessnes
Lavington local, Lola Bradley, will be celebrating her 100th birthday on the 26 June. This is an important milestone for Lola, who is an avid painter, but a great opportunity for the entire community to acknowledge and celebrate. She is the first centenarian at Southern Cross Care Lavington Residential Aged Care.
Earlier this month, The Royce residents Norm Lincoln, Jim Copland, Alan Golding, Ross Creighton, Joe Gray and Ralph Forsythe officially opened the ‘Royce Residents’ Workshop’ with the help of Cathy Bennett, Village Manager and Glen Thomson, Maintenance Officer.
