3 tips for caring for someone with dementia
Caring for someone who is living with dementia can be mentally and physically challenging. That's why it's important to look after yourself.
Retirement living: A good move
People move to retirement living villages for many reasons whether it’s seeking financial independence, wanting to free up time to spend on travel or volunteering or to be closer to family. If you’re looking to downsize and retire, there are many options Here,
4 ways to find your retirement living home during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted most of us in some way. We all need to adapt to a ‘new normal’. This can mean embracing technology to communicate, having a bottle of hand sanitizer handy and rethinking travel plans. But not all plans need
Pre-frailty in the 40-age group
Growing older is a given, but becoming frail should not be. Staying healthy and feeling our best as we age is important. While most people assume that becoming frail is something that happens later in life new research has shown that it starts
A shed for men who love bikes
A new men’s shed at ACH Group’s Perry Park residential care home is breaking the mould of the traditional carpentry workshop by offering something for the mechanically-minded. The Perry Park Bike Shed brings together residents who share a love of motorbikes. The group,
Singing for health and happiness
Madeline and Gillian joined a choir for medical reasons but they agree that singing has given them much more than good health. They are members of ACH Group’s Sing for Joy choirs and performed some of their favourite music at the Everybody Sing!
Have you seen our flash mob?
Sing for Joy Choir flash mob The atmosphere was electric when ACH Group’s Sing for Joy Choir took over the terminal at the Adelaide Airport for a ‘Flash Mob’ event to shine a light on the wisdom that older people possess and break
Music: the best medicine?
Is music the best medicine? Just about everyone enjoys music, from those who devote their lives to learning theory and mastering performance to the rest of us who can’t help but tap our feet to an infectious rhythm. In his 1973 track ‘Trenchtown
Dementia: you are not alone
Early intervention just before and immediately after diagnosis is crucial for people with dementia and their families. People need to know that they are not alone, and that they can get support to remain autonomous and engaged.