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Boosting brain health

Did you know? Up to 40% of the lifetime risk factors for dementia can be potentially reduced.

Evidence shows that people who stay active, connected and keep learning new things are less likely to develop dementia.  And for people living with the early stages of dementia, brain health activities may help slow down the progression.

What can you do to prevent or slow down the progression of dementia?

What is good for your heart is good for your brain. Research has shown that there is a relation between heart health and brain health. A healthy cardiovascular health is associated with a lower risk of dementia,

Source: Dementia Australia

Physical activities help increase blood flow to the brain, therefore, reduces the risk of developing dementia.

Source: Dementia Australia

Mentally stimulating activities such as puzzles, crosswords, and learning new skills can help reduce the risk of developing dementia. These activities help to build new brain cells and strengthen connections between them.

Source: Dementia Australia

A well-balanced diet is associated with lower risk of dementia. Include fruits, vegetables, legumes, lean meat and grains in your daily diet can help strengthen your brain.

Source: Dementia Australia

Depression is often associated with an increased risk of dementia. Regular social interaction can help strengthen your brain health.

Source: Dementia Australia

The role of Occupational Therapists

You can have confidence in our experienced and skilled Occupational Therapists to help you keep your brain healthy and identify if there is any cause for concern.

Our Occupational Therapists will support you with;

  • Tips for staying healthy and reducing your dementia risk
  • Advice on how to make the most of your memory
  • Identifying where there might be cause for concern and the steps to take
  • How to discuss concerns with your family or GP
  • Planning for the future
  • Referral to specialist support services if you need
  • Personalised recommendations to improved brain health.
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We are thrilled to announce the ACH Group Health and Social teams have made it to the national finals in the Team Excellence category of the HESTA Awards.

This recognition is a testament to the incredible collaboration and dedication across our health and social teams who came together to deliver the inaugural ACH Group Cycle Challenge.

ACH Group partnered with Tourism SA’s Tour Down Under to engage 210 aged care residents in a cycling challenge, fostering health, positive relationships and a sense of community. Residents collectively cycled 546 km, with the winning home logging 1,304 minutes on the bikes.

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the passion and energy of the more than 50 ACH Group staff involved in delivering this special event.

Read more about the Cycle Challenge here bit.ly/4luV7fY and the HESTA excellence awards here bit.ly/40eElcy

Winners will be announced on 7 August, 2025.
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We are thrilled to announce the ACH Group Health and Social teams have made it to the national finals in the Team Excellence category of the HESTA Awards. 

This recognition is a testament to the incredible collaboration and dedication across our health and social teams who came together to deliver the inaugural ACH Group Cycle Challenge.

ACH Group partnered with Tourism SA’s Tour Down Under to engage 210 aged care residents in a cycling challenge, fostering health, positive relationships and a sense of community. Residents collectively cycled 546 km, with the winning home logging 1,304 minutes on the bikes.  

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the passion and energy of the more than 50 ACH Group staff involved in delivering this special event.

Read more about the Cycle Challenge here https://bit.ly/4luV7fY and the HESTA excellence awards here https://bit.ly/40eElcy

Winners will be announced on 7 August, 2025.