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Healthy Ageing

At ACH Group, we believe your best self, starts with your best health. Good health is one of the foundations of living a good life as you age. Research around the world has shown that people who are active and socially connected are happier and have a better sense of wellbeing and overall health, regardless of age or health status.

That’s why we focus on healthy ageing to assist you to remain physically, mentally and socially active and live a full and active life.

A table with colourful pottery pieces, including a vase, plates and bowls

Lesley reignites her passion for art

Passion for pottery Lesley Collett has always appreciated and enjoyed creating art and since her diagnosis with Multiple Scleroris (MS), has been able to reconnect with her passion through her participation in ACH Group ceramics group. It’s Tuesday just before 1pm and the
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Diet for heart health

Diet to improve heart health

Diet to improve heart health Poor diet is a leading risk factor for heart disease in Australia. Having a poor diet can increase your chance of developing high blood pressure and cholesterol, being overweight and diabetes. In turn, these conditions increase your risk
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Strength training weighs up

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders Incorporating this type of training into your exercise program provides many benefits to support healthy ageing. Strength training, also known as weight or resistance training, involves exercises using your own bodyweight or equipment, like dumbbells, resistance bands,
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Learning

Finding the right support to live well as you age, or recover from a health incident can be challenging to navigate and at times, overwhelming.

Here, you will find educational articles and resources about retirement living, home care packages, residential care homes, living well with dementia and social experiences.

PrefrailtySymptoms

Pre-frailty in the 40-age group

What does frailty mean? 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
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Jack from ACH health studio

Meet Jack!

Exercise Physiologist Jack Carter answers a few questions about his role at ACH Group Q: What is an Exercise Physiologist (EP)? A: Exercise Physiologists have a broad knowledge of health conditions and how those affect the body during times of exercise. We have
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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
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Lifestyle

Life is nothing but a beautiful journey of discovery, self-care and fulfilment. Grow older, age well and embrace the journey as you go. Discover customers’ stories and community activities to see how people are embracing life.

Drying herbs, how to grow your own greengrocer

Grow your own greengrocer

Grow your own greengrocer Growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs is economical, the produce is fresher and it’s rewarding to feast on homegrown goods. When space is limited it is still possible to grow produce in pots or raised beds. Plus, it
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Volunteering at ACH Group

Volunteers making a valuable contribution

Thinking of becoming a volunteer? People find volunteer work to be helpful as it enables them to connect with the community and feel a sense of purpose. At ACH Group, we welcome all enquiries about volunteering with us and take great pride in
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Spring soil and seedling

Top 5 gardening jobs for spring

Spring is here! Top five gardening jobs for spring Spring is finally here and it’s a time of year that inspires everyone to garden. Even non-gardeners and ‘black thumbs’ are ready to get out and grow. Here are the top five jobs we
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