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Valentine’s Day is not exclusive to only those in a romantic relationship. It’s also a little reminder to spread love to those around you – friends, colleagues, family, even strangers! Because in...

We always love giving recognition where recognition is due, and one of our lovely volunteers at Caravonica Waters is most certainly deserving of a shout out! Glynnis Kiernan, daughter of...

Approaching an ageing loved one about entering residential aged care can be daunting. Many older people have a fear of being ‘sent to an old age home’ and most of...

‘Bouncing back’ is what we do when we face disappointment, defeat, and failure. Instead of wallowing or letting things keep us down, we get back up and continue on with...

Guilia has made pasta from scratch her whole life. Her family would often gather together for Italian feasts based on family recipes handed down through generations. When Guilia’s family first...

Beryl Reynolds one of our lovely residents at Edmonton in Cairns. Over the last few weeks she has been knitting the most divine little soap holders and coat hangers and...

Recently the Lifestyle and Wellness team at Cornubia have been running a Musical Appreciation activity, which George enjoys attending regularly. George loves music and shares many stories of the days...

Because being kind is an enjoyable experience! It makes you feel good, useful, alive… it validates you as a human being. When you are kind it also triggers a number...

It has been found that people feel happier and more energised when they engage in everyday creative endeavours – and that being in a positive mood correlates with creative thinking....

As children, we used to laugh hundreds of times a day, but as adults, life tends to be more serious and laughter more infrequent. But by seeking out more opportunities...

When our Lifestyle and Wellbeing team at The Churchill Retreat sat with management to brainstorm improving their Memory Support Unit (MSU), the most important stipulation was that any improvements could...

The theme this year for dementia awareness month is ‘you are not alone’. For a person with dementia, their family and other carers, one of the hardest changes after diagnosis...