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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.

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Paprika Prawns with Romesco Sauce and Lemon Bean

Summer-inspired curry Summer is the best time for alfresco dining, barbecues and picnics galore. It’s a perfect opportunity to make the most of the seasonal produce such as prawns, tomatoes and beans – all at their very best. This refreshing and summer-inspired curry
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Spring barbecue salad Callum Hann
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5 benefits of barbecuing

What are the benefits of barbecuing? Now is the time to enjoy the sunshine and what better way to do that than a good old Aussie BBQ. Not only is eating outside a relaxing and less formal way to enjoy a meal with
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Spring hay fever tips for older people

Spring hay fever tips

Spring is just around the corner and with that comes hay fever or pollen allergies. During Spring, trees and grasses release pollen into the air which can trigger hay fever. So what exactly is hay fever and how do you manage the symptoms?
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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.

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
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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,
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Singing for health and happiness

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
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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.

Peter at his Fleurieu farm
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A full life on the Fleurieu

Peter Whitford epitomises the saying that ‘busy people stay busy’. In his 87 years, he’s not stood still for long. Peter wakes at 6am every morning, reads the paper and then tends to his Normanville Heights garden, “to keep it tidy”. He then
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A table with colourful pottery pieces, including a vase, plates and bowls
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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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Veri Peri colour of the year

Let’s take a look at the two colour trends

With each new year comes new colour and style trends. For 2022, the world’s stylists have predicted two palettes that are contrasting, yet similarly inspired by our changed outlook resulting from the pandemic. Let’s take a look at the two key colour trends for 2022.
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