Summah

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Making new friends during Covid-19

As social beings, making new connections and maintaining old friendships brings meaning and enriches an individual’s life. It’s important for our wellbeing that we actively…

7th October 2021

Community Immunity

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Community Vaccinations

At Opal HealthCare we support COVID-19 vaccination for people who work in aged care. To us, it’s simple - we're caring for the people in our communities who are most…

1st October 2021

Managing Dementia

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Managing Dementia through experience

Managing Dementia We recognise that people living with dementia can continue to live active and rich lives many years after their diagnosis. Maureen, a resident at …

23rd September 2021

illnesses associated with dementia

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Illnesses associated with dementia

Dementia is not a single disease, but a term used to describe the symptoms of a range of illnesses which cause a progressive decline in the ability to think and perform everyday…

22nd September 2021

MRAG

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Art and Dementia - Connecting with the world

This year the theme of Dementia Action Week is "A little support makes a big difference” which highlights that people living with dementia can continue to live well for years…

20th September 2021

STEP intergenerational program

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Intergenerational friendships benefit young and old

As people age and their social networks become smaller, it’s important they have opportunities to continue to engage with the wider community. Story-sharing across the…

16th September 2021

Sale Agricultural Show

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Sale Agricultural Show

As the old saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That’s exactly what our residents did when they found out their beloved annual tradition would not go ahead…

2nd September 2021

Exercises for mobility

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How Joy transformed her health with exercises for mobility

Joy, a cheerful resident with a cheeky sense of humour has been living with us at Bankstown Terrace Care Community for nearly two years. She has made great strides in her…

26th August 2021

Barbara and Playgroup WA

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Fun for all ages

In 2020, Murdoch Gardens Care Community partnered with Playgroup WA, a community of mums and bubs seeking connection with older people. Every Monday, Playgroup WA visits…

19th August 2021

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