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Joan and Joan are two friends who feel right at home at Charingfield, Waverley

on Monday, June 3, 2024

Residents at Charingfield Aged Care Community are supported to live their way. For Joan and Joan, this means creating their own daily routine with plenty of opportunities for spending time together.

Robot 'Abi' Brings Innovation and Joy to MACG Aged Care Homes

on Friday, May 24, 2024

In an exciting development for aged care, Medical & Aged Care Group (MACG) has enthusiastically welcomed a new member to their team: an innovative robot named Abi. Since February 2024, MACG has been a part of the ABI Early Adopters Program, making her home in MACG's Northern Gardens and Grand Cedar residences.

De-escalation VR Training for Behavioural Emergencies Set to Revolutionise Dementia Education

on Friday, May 24, 2024

Dementia Australia has just launched D-Esc, a new innovative virtual reality (VR) training workshop for de-escalating a behavioural emergency in a care setting. D-Esc provides an immersive simulation, designed for frontline and health care professionals, to adopt an interactive approach to de-escalation training. Participants will build empathy and understanding towards people with dementia, with the aim to reduce the use of restrictive practices and the number and severity of dangerous incidents in care.

Five Adjustments to Make if Your Spouse Moves Into Aged Care

on Friday, May 17, 2024

Adequately preparing and seeking sound financial advice will allow you to navigate the numerous changes in life more effectively, minimising stress. It can be challenging and overwhelming to witness the deteriorating health of your spouse. If this decline necessitates a transition to aged care, both of you will have to adapt to many changes.