Having a diagnosis of dementia is no reason to stop doing the things that are important to you. Finding a balance to do things together as well as individually is a key to living well. We have respite options that are inclusive of people living with dementia – either 1:1 or in small groups.
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Have you been watching #OlympicToykyo2020?
Australian Mary Hanna, 66, is the oldest athlete to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Mary Hanna has represented Australia at five previous Games, starting in Atlanta in 1996. This is proof that age is just a number!
A study will be conducted to look at Mediterranean diet’s ability to slow dementia. The trial will explore the benefits of healthy physical lifestyle combined with a Mediterranean diet, which is high in fruit, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and fish and low in saturated fats, red meat and alcohol. Read more: www.australianageingagenda.com.au/clinical/dementia/study-looking-at-mediterranean-diets-ability-...
If you need a nutrition plan or professional advice on your diet, ACH Group offers dietetics service with our experienced dietitians who can work with you to create a holistic health plan for your needs.
Learn more about our dietetics service: achgroup.org.au/health-and-wellbeing/allied-health/health-and-wellbeing-allied-health-dietetics/
Study looking at Mediterranean diet’s ability to slow dementia - Australian Ageing Agenda
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A study is exploring whether a Mediterranean diet and daily exercise can slow the development of dementia in older people.
Meet Nathan - ACH Group's Grounds and Maintenance team member since 2013. Nathan lives with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects his movement and muscle coordination. But it hasn't stopped him from doing what he loves.
Qualified with a Cert 3 in Horticulture, he works across two ACH Group residential care homes: ViTA at Daw Park and Kapara at Glenelg taking on a range of tasks, from clipping hedges and mowing lawns to painting and general maintenance duties.
Find out more about Nathan's story: achgroup.org.au/blog/lifestyle/community/nathan-digs-his-new-role/
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Nathan digs his new role | Good Lives for Older People | ACH Group
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Nathan Balkwill has always loved the outdoors and feels right at home as a Grounds and Maintenance team member with ACH Group.
Have some time on your hands at the moment? Why not enter this photographic competition?
Through the Lens is the annual Senior Card photographic competition and exhibition hosted by Office of Ageing Well, SA Health .
Entries are open to over 400,000 Seniors Card members throughout SA until 30 July.
For more information head to: www.sa.gov.au/seniorscard/photo