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Group of older people in a gym, exercising with weights to improve their balance for April Falls month.

April Falls 2026 – Improving balance for falls prevention

April Falls Month 2026 Let’s Talk about Falls – Staying Save Starts with a Chat April Falls Month® is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of falls and to promote the latest best practice fall prevention strategies. The Let’s Talk
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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
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tips to keep cool in summer

Staying healthy in the heat

Staying healthy in the heat When summer temperatures soar and the heat feels relentless, staying cool isn’t just about comfort – it’s essential for your health. Taking steps to keep your body temperature down can help prevent heat-related illnesses like heatstroke. For older
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South Australia's Week of Ageing Well

South Australia’s Week of Ageing Well

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
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TipsToGetActiveOutdoors

4 tips to get active in spring

Getting active in spring For many of us, winter means hibernation with more indoor activities and comfort foods.  With more sunlight and warmer days in spring, it’s time to get back into the swing of things and get active. Take a holistic approach
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Falls prevention in older people

Falls prevention: 4 helpful tips

Falls – what you need to know Did you know? Falls are among the biggest threats to older people. As we get older, our muscle strength and balance may reduce which can result in a fall accident. Although most falls may not cause
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Volunteering offers great benefits to improve your overall health and wellbeing

5 benefits of volunteering

5 benefits of volunteering It has been well researched and documented that volunteering is good for us. From improving our health and happiness to promoting a sense of belonging and social connection, boosting our mood, and making friends, the case for volunteering keeps
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A man walking on the beach in summer, exercising

Exercising in the great outdoors

Exercising in the great outdoors The summer months are a wonderful time to venture outdoors and incorporate exercise into your day. ACH Group Exercise Physiologists share some tips on how to make the best of this time of the year. Whether your goal
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Group of people expressing gratitude and counting blessings

5 ways to practise gratitude in 2026

Reflect on the past year, make year 2026 your best one How to practise gratitude this holiday season, reflect on the past year and plan for 2026 The holiday season is here and there are many things to look forward to. It could also
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Marie and Sharon in the Health Studio 50+ Glenelg

A lifelong journey of health and friendship

A lifelong journey of health and friendship An Interview with Marie and Sharon In a heartwarming interview, we sit down with Marie, a vibrant eighty-year-old, and her daughter Sharon, who is sixty, to discuss their unique bond and dedication to health and wellbeing.
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