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... read more →
‘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... read more →
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... read more →
If anything good has come out of the year we’ve just endured it's hopefully the realisation of what is most important in our lives. It’s not material wealth, it’s not... read more →
Unfortunately, there is no sure way to prevent dementia. But while there are some risk factors you can’t control - like genetics or ageing - there are several other factors... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
In April, at the start of the pandemic, we introduced Connection Coordinators to each of our sites to help facilitate video calls between our residents and their loved ones. In... read more →
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... read more →
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.... read more →
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... read more →
Everyone has mental health, and all mental health can be affected by circumstances within and outside of our control. Managing your mental health and being aware of how it affects... read more →
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