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Support for people living with dementia.

At ACH Group all of our services are inclusive of people with cognitive impairments including dementia, as well as dementia specific services to suit individual needs and allow for choice.

ACH Group have staff with the specialist knowledge, skills and experience that enables them to offer the right advice at the right time, no matter where someone is on their journey with dementia.

Dementia is caused by a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain. Dementia can affect a person’s memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities.

While dementia can and does have a profound effect on a person’s daily life and that of those around them, it is possible to live well with dementia in the community, at home or in residential care.

Research tells us, the key to living well with dementia is to focus on health and wellbeing and to stay socially connected in ways that suit a person’s abilities and interests.

ACH Group also has a variety of supports to assist a family member in their caring role.

What services are available? 

dementia advisory

Dementia Advisory

Concerned about a family member who has dementia or memory loss? Worried about your own memory? We can support you, your family member or friend with getting a dianogsis and accessing services, staying healthy and living well with dementia, coping with changes, modifying your home and routines to make life easier, using technology to aid memory, indepence and safety. Find out how we can help.

Carer support

Carer Support

Caring for someone living with dementia is a big responsibility. With ACH Group by your side, you can be confident to take a break, or some time out to focus on your own health and wellbeing while your loved one gets involved in 1:1 or small group experiences. We can even provide support for you in your caring role by planning a holiday for you. In-home overnight support is available through our Stay With Me service or flexible overnight care, and can be arranged in one of our residential homes.

Memory rehab

Memory Rehab

If you have a diagnosis of dementia or memory loss and want to be proactive about managing your memory changes, ACH Group’s Memory Rehab Advisory Service can help. Our experienced and skilled Occupational Therapists will work with you to maintain and enhance your brain health, independence and/or social connections.

Brain health

Brain Health Advisory

ACH Group Brain Health Advisory Service can help you keep your brain healthy and identify if there is any cause for concern. Our brain health advisors will support you with tips to stay healthy and reduce the dementia risk with advice and planning for the future.

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18 hours ago

Special guests surprise Bessie on her 92nd birthday! 🎂🥳

A late-night phone call to a commercial talkback show has seen the start of an unlikely friendship between a radio host and an aged care resident.

That friendship grew this morning when Leith Forrest - Nights, the host of FIVEAA's evening talkback show paid Milpara resident Bessie Dickins a visit to celebrate her 92nd birthday.

He didn't come alone either, he brought some friends of the program.

Mark Hanel, State Manager of The Cheesecake Shop came bearing a custom birthday cake, and longtime talkback collaborator FiveAA Health Expert Tracey Yeend delivered Bessie a bunch of flowers. Show Producer Blake Flanagan brought his winning personality.

Bessie has been a regular caller on the show where she talks about the art classes offered at ACH Group's Milpara residential care home, which she actively participates in. 🎨

During the visit, Bessie gave the group a tour of Milpara's Art Room showing off her favorite pieces of art, gave a demonstration of her work and artistic process and shared a slice of cake in the cafe.

Leith said Bessie was a brilliant radio guest and had gained a great following among FiveAA staff and listeners over the years. 📻

"Bessie is welcome on FiveAA anytime, she is always engaging and has great stories to tell," Leith said.

"Over the years she hasn't just bonded with us she has really connected with our audience as well.

"Bessie is now Bessie from Rostrevor. When you call in and you are someone from somewhere - you know you've made it on our show," he laughed.

Bessie said she never expected to become someone to call into a radio station and only did it on a whim.

"Leith and his guest were talking about older people and their secrets to longevity so I just called in one night," she said.

"During the interview they asked if I had ever been to a radio station. I said I hadn't and they invited me to come into the studio.

"I've been talking with Leith and Blake ever since."

Bessie said she was delighted that they paid her a visit on her birthday.

🎉 Happy birthday Bessie! 🎉
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Special guests surprise Bessie on her 92nd birthday! 🎂🥳
 
A late-night phone call to a commercial talkback show has seen the start of an unlikely friendship between a radio host and an aged care resident.
 
That friendship grew this morning when Leith Forrest - Nights, the host of FIVEAAs evening talkback show paid Milpara resident Bessie Dickins a visit to celebrate her 92nd birthday. 
 
He didnt come alone either, he brought some friends of the program. 
 
Mark Hanel, State Manager of The Cheesecake Shop came bearing a custom birthday cake, and longtime talkback collaborator FiveAA Health Expert Tracey Yeend delivered Bessie a bunch of flowers. Show Producer Blake Flanagan brought his winning personality. 
 
Bessie has been a regular caller on the show where she talks about the art classes offered at ACH Groups Milpara residential care home, which she actively participates in. 🎨
 
During the visit, Bessie gave the group a tour of Milparas Art Room showing off her favorite pieces of art, gave a demonstration of her work and artistic process and shared a slice of cake in the cafe. 

Leith said Bessie was a brilliant radio guest and had gained a great following among FiveAA staff and listeners over the years. 📻
 
Bessie is welcome on FiveAA anytime, she is always engaging and has great stories to tell, Leith said. 
 
Over the years she hasnt just bonded with us she has really connected with our audience as well. 
 
Bessie is now Bessie from Rostrevor. When you call in and you are someone from somewhere - you know youve made it on our show, he laughed. 
 
Bessie said she never expected to become someone to call into a radio station and only did it on a whim. 
 
Leith and his guest were talking about older people and their secrets to longevity so I just called in one night, she said. 
 
During the interview they asked if I had ever been to a radio station. I said I hadnt and they invited me to come into the studio. 
 
Ive been talking with Leith and Blake ever since. 
 
Bessie said she was delighted that they paid her a visit on her birthday. 
 
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