Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living

Reach out to seniors this Christmas

on Wednesday, December 12, 2018

As Christmas and the holidays approach, many begin to feel a sense of joy and excitement as they prepare for the festive season. For others who experience social isolation, the holidays highlight feelings of loneliness and anxiety.

Opera on The Green: A Twilight Spectacular For Seniors

on Monday, December 10, 2018

The countdown to Christmas began on a high note at St Brigid’s Green seniors community as residents and guests got dressed up in their best formal wear to attend Opera on the Green. The annual twilight event was held on 6 December on the Village Green of Greengate’s Maroubra village. Over 300 guests were tantalised under the stars by the beautiful voices of Blake and Rebecca from Opera Australia. 

Zest for Life, but Worries as Well – Benetas Welcomes Seniors Research

on Monday, December 10, 2018

CEO of Benetas, Sandra Hills, has welcomed new research showing older Australians have a huge zest for life, but that this is tempered by some fundamental concerns about health and the cost of living. 

Volunteers Are Sweet Songs to Their Ears: Residents & Volunteers Celebrate at KOPWA

on Monday, December 10, 2018

I’ll be seeing my dad
My brother and sisters, my gran and my mum
They’ll be drinking white wine in the sun
(Tim Minchin, White wine in the sun)

The chorus above reminds us that celebrating Christmas in Australia is as sentimental as celebrations up in the northern hemisphere. Religion may not be a practice in this modern day, yet many understand the foundations of Christmas.