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Cafe Connections: Brewing more than just coffee

Across our aged care homes, our cafes can be vibrant places where residents, staff, volunteers and families come together.

Recent Articles

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Learn How to Use Self Massage to Manage Diabetes

Massage can help reduce pain and improve sensation in the feet, which can in turn improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.

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How Rob and Tina Embrace Peaceful Living at Oakfield Rise After a Lifetime of Travel

Meet Rob and Tina, retired professionals and avid travellers now enjoying the quiet life at Oakfield Rise Retirement Estate.

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Lifestyle changes you can make to manage type 2 diabetes

Making healthier lifestyle choices, allows you to manage diabetes effectively and reduce the risk of complications.

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David and Antonio are thriving at the wonderful Willow Fern respite cottage

Discover Willow Fern Cottage, a respite service in Adelaide Hills for clients with dementia. Enjoy quality care and fun activities. Call 08 8391 5047.

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Vision for village life inspires Jonno into action at The Mornington

Discover Jonno's inspiring story at The Mornington in Victoria. A stunning village with great amenities and a community spirit. Join us and be a part of our vibrant community.

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After the fall: What to do next

Learn what to do after a fall. Seek medical help, document details, and inform close contacts. Physiotherapists can help prevent future falls and maintain independence.

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What makes a safe shoe for falls prevention? 

Poor footwear increases the risk of falls. Opt for well-fitted and supportive shoes with a wide base, strong grip, sturdy midsole, closed back, low heel, and a fastener.

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Residents live in Harmony at Pearl

Harmony Week was a wonderful chance to celebrate the diverse cultures of our community, and show everyone that there is a place where they belong.

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From walker to walking stick: How Anne regained independence

Discover how stroke survivor Anne Mitchell regained her independence and improved her mobility with Southern Cross Care's Short-Term Restorative Care program.

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Marilyn has become a busybuddy

The Buddy Program gives Marilyn a new experience every week.

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Hubcap gets his independence back

Discover how working with an Exercise Physiologist helped 69 year old Hubcap overcome chronic pain and anxiety to improve his physical and mental wellbeing.

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Neuroplasticity: How rewiring the brain can help manage chronic pain

Learn about pain-forming behaviours and brain-rewiring techniques to retrain your brain and reduce pain hypersensitivity.