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Walking for brain health - two older people enjoying an outdoor exercise

Healthy body, healthy mind

Enhance your brain health by staying active Following Brain Awareness Week, Luke Mapunda, Physiologist, has shared some simple tips to support brain health. Embrace the great outdoors Walking is a fantastic form of exercise. It’s low-impact, accessible, and South Australia’s beautiful parks and walking trails make it an appealing option. […]

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Food that supports brain health

Supporting your brain health

Tips for boosting your brain health As we get older our nutritional needs change to support healthy bodies and minds. ACH Group Dietitian Michael Dobie has shared some simple tips to support brain health. Drink enough water The brain is one of the hardest working organs in the body. If […]

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A group of older people playing jenga, a great activity for brain health

Brain health for healthy ageing

Promoting brain health for healthy ageing Keeping your brain healthy can be quite the puzzle! Pieces like healthy eating, staying physically active, and keeping your mind engaged all play a big role in cognitive wellbeing. Following Brain Awareness Week (10 – 16 March), let’s explore how these elements work together […]

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Photo from Kapara Residential Care Home gym, with residents participating in a cycling challenge.

Residents take on the cycling challenge

ACH Group Cycling Challenge at Residential Care Homes The Tour Down Under is one of South Australia’s most iconic sporting events, bringing together cycling enthusiasts from around the world. This year, ACH Group residents embraced the excitement by participating in an in-home gym cycling challenge. The event spanned three stages, […]

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A man in the kitchen, deciding about what vegetables he should chop next

Cooking for one

Cooking for one Tips to stay motivated and make it enjoyable Cooking for yourself can feel uninspiring after years of preparing meals for others. However, it’s an essential part of maintaining your health, especially as you age. Cooking for one doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Why cooking for […]

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Betty attends ACH Group's Health Studio twice a week, pictured here on an exercise bike.

Betty’s tips to stay motivated

Betty’s tips to stay motivated Meet Betty, an active ACH Group Health Studio customer of over 13 years! At 90 years of age, Betty estimates she has attended nearly 1500 classes and has no intent on stopping. Every Monday and Friday morning you’ll find Betty at Health Studio Rostrevor enjoying […]

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tips to keep cool in summer

5 tips to keep cool in summer

How can you keep cool in summer? We all look forward to the warmer days to enjoy a bit of sunshine and outdoor activities. But there are days that summer isn’t quite fun and enjoyable. On warmer days when the scorching summer heat is harsh on our bodies, we need […]

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Retirement living annual general meeting

Retirement Living: Community Snapshot

Retirement Living Communities Financial Year Snapshot 2024 ACH Group’s Retirement Living community is home to 609 wonderful residents, residing within 30 villages across Metropolitan Adelaide and the Fleurieu Peninsula. We continue to see great interest in people wanting to call an ACH Group Retirement Living community their home. Our Real […]

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Two customers who changed their Home Care Package provider to ACH Group

Anne and Robyn switched their Home Care Package to ACH Group

Anne and Robyn’s seamless switch to ACH Group For Valley View couple Anne and Robyn, switching to ACH Group as their Home Care Package provider was simple. When we asked why they made the switch, Anne replied “The fees and costs were less; the people were local and having access […]

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What is the role of an Occupational Therapist?

Understanding the vital role of Occupational Therapy  There are many misconceptions about what an Occupational Therapist (OT) actually does, especially in the context of aged care. Often, people aren’t fully aware of the diverse ways OTs support older people, from improving independence to enhancing quality of life. As we get […]

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