South Australia’s Week of Ageing Well
Held 1-7 October, in line with International Day of Older Persons (1 October), South Australia’s Week of Ageing Well connects people through events and initiatives that support them to live happy and meaningful lives.
The Week of Ageing Well is an initiative everyone can support.
‘Life not labels’ is a key message of the Week that encourages people to reflect on what may define us, including busting negative stereotypes about getting older, and to share our unique stories and interests that inspire and form meaningful connections, promoting healthy and happy living.
Here are some exciting ways you can benefit by getting involved:
- Celebrate the contributions and value of older people in your community
- Meet new friends and connect with your community
- Opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds
- Take on new roles and enhance your confidence as you share and learn new skills
- Improve your mental and physical wellbeing
- Combat feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Tackle ageism by sharing stories and raising awareness
- Raise the profile of your community as you highlight fun and interactive activities for all ages
Visit the SA Health – Week of Agein Well page to learn more.
Ageing Well with ACH Group
At ACH Group, we are here to support older people to live a good life, and to connect them to their community through the delivery of quality care, services and accommodation.
Here’s how we marked the Week of Ageing Well
Connecting with the community
ACH Group participated in two expos to engage with the community and share information about ageing well. These events provided an excellent opportunity to connect and showcase how ACH Group can support people to live good lives.
International Day of Older Persons
Tuesday, 1 October marked International Day of Older Persons – a global celebration recognising the growing population of older people and the potential it brings for shaping more inclusive attitudes and contributions in social, economic, cultural, and spiritual areas.
We shared a special Good Lives moment with three centenarians from the ACH Group community, as published in Good Lives Magazine, issue 12.
Opportunity to meet people from diverse background
At Milpara Residential Care Home, the staff extended an invitation to the community to celebrate Dashain. This significant festival is a time for family reunions, blessings, and the triumph of good over evil in the Nepali community.
Bill, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday, joined in the festivities as the eldest person at Milpara by putting tika, a ceremonial mark applied on the forehead, as a sign of respect and blessings.
Raising the profile of the community, highlighting fun and interactive activities for all ages
Residents of Kapara Residential Care Home delighted in a vibrant performance with St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School. They enjoyed a lively Jungle Book musical, brilliantly presented by the talented Reception to Year 3 students.
It was a joy to witness their excitement and talent on stage. As King Louie would say, “I wanna be like you” – celebrating fun and friendship at every age!
Taking on new roles, sharing and learning new skills
Improving mental and physical wellbeing
Good health is one of the foundations of a good life and varies for everyone.
Marylin, Ashley and Susan are all regulars at ACH Group’s Health Studio in Glenelg. For Marilyn, who has been fit and active her entire life, her past six months visiting the Health Studio has been about recapturing her fitness.
For Susan, the big attraction is the equipment which can tailor workouts to very specific resistance levels. Susan added, “I also love coming to the fitness classes because I feel as though I don’t only get a good workout but a good chance to socialise as well.”
Learn more about health and wellbeing and contact us today.
Tackling ageism by sharing stories and raising awareness
Wednesday 9 October marked Ageism Awareness Day and ACH Group invited the community to rethink ageism and challenge the stereotyping based solely on a person’s age.
Age shouldn’t define why our later years can’t be some of the most fulfilling of our lives.
You do you! At ACH Group, we celebrate the life experiences and interests of older people, because ‘being yourself never gets old’.
The ACH Group difference can be felt through real experiences and the promotion of valued roles, fostering a sense of belonging and community connection.
Being yourself never gets old
Let’s celebrate the life experiences and interests of older people because ‘being yourself never gets old’!
And while older people continue to live the life of their choosing, ACH Group – a trusted South Australian aged care provider – is here for the rest whether that be social experiences, health and wellbeing, support at home or a new home in our retirement living villages and residential care homes.
