Care Community stories
Resident-led community giving
We understand that when a person moves into residential aged care, their ability to continue to contribute to others and to society benefits their wellbeing. We also recognise t…
14th October 2021
Care Community stories
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 reach o…
7th October 2021
Care Community stories
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 vulnerable to …
1st October 2021
Care Community stories
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 Rutherford Pa…
23rd September 2021
Care Community stories
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 ta…
22nd September 2021
Care Community stories
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 after…
20th September 2021
Care Community stories
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 generations …
16th September 2021
Care Community stories
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 for…
2nd September 2021
Care Community stories
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 wellness …
26th August 2021