Dreaming big: new fund to help aged care residents tick off their ‘bucket lists’
The Imagine Fund has been set up by the Mercy Health Foundation to help their…More
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Back to school: Montessori school and aged care home to share campus in Australian-first
Ever wished you’d paid more attention in class? Residents at the Kalyra Woodcroft aged care…More
Never too old to make a difference: 91-year-old aged care resident sets up her ninth library
A former librarian, Daphne Hazell has just finished setting up the library at ACH Group’s…More
Nurses’ unions call for carer to resident ratios – but aged care staffing not just a numbers game
The big news for us this week has been the Queensland Nurses Union’s campaign for…More
Making waves: 91-year-old aged care resident and former champion swimmer returns to the pool
A decade ago, Don Muir was ranked the 10th-fastest swimmer in the world for his…More
Queensland-first trial helps aged care residents avoid the emergency department
While the media has been accusing some aged care homes of “dumping” residents in hospitals,…More
Do we need a register for aged care workers?
It’s an issue that’s being discussed in our office this week after news of another…More
Child’s play: aged care residents bridge the generation gap with preschool students
The intergenerational program at Mercy Place Warrnambool sees children aged three and four from the…More
Aged care resident fulfils dream of meeting footy team
A resident of Catholic Healthcare’s St John’s Villa in New Lambton, Venton Harding has supported…More
Aged care provider to offer free flu shots for residents, staff and their families
Masonic Care Tasmania will provide all its staff, volunteers and residents – along with two…More