Care Community stories
Max stays connected
Meet Max. He represents so many of our residents in his need to stay connected with his family and friends. Watch Max come to life in the adorable animation below. Teams acro…
10th April 2020
Care Community stories
Window of Love
Social distancing has posed challenges for many of us wanting to spend time ‘in real life’ with family and friends. Our teams at our Geraldton and Kawana Waters homes have created …
8th April 2020
Care Community stories
Meaningful relationships through virtual connections
Life as we know it has changed significantly for everyone in 2020 but particularly for our elderly population living in residential care, whose connection to the community has unti…
3rd April 2020
Care Community stories
Activities for dementia care -The value of reminiscence
Reminiscence involves sharing thoughts and feelings of past experiences. Activities for dementia care such as reminiscence requires recalling and reflecting upon important events a…
5th March 2020
Care Community stories
Everyone loves a Dog Show
Known as the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts is an annual event in the UK, renowned for the Best in Show competition and the crowd favourite, Agility Trials. It would be fair to …
27th February 2020
Care Community stories
Springwood wellness centre
Our new Wellness Centre at Springwood Terrace in Queensland has opened its doors providing physiotherapist-led rehabilitation and reablement services to residents, family members, …
3rd February 2020
Care Community stories
Fingerprints Bringing Back Memories
At 93 years of age, although no longer on active duty, former Chief Superintendent, Allan “Doc” Snow still clocks on each day at his specially equipped desk at Chiswick Manor. Doc …
22nd January 2020
Care Community stories
Technology creating connections
Augmented reality has arrived in Opal Care Communities, posing new ways for residents living in aged care to connect with others using the latest interactive technology. We have…
8th January 2020
Care Community stories
Merry Christmas from our Opal family to yours
18th December 2019