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ANZAC DAY: Celebrating the Life of an Unsung Mercy Health Hero

on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

For more than a century, Australians have gathered on 25 April at dawn services and parades across the nation, honouring those who fought for our country.

For Perth local and Mercy Place Lathlain resident, Ivy Ballentine, this ANZAC Day marks 83 years since she began her service with the Australian Army.

 

New Benetas Kangaroo Flat Mural and Flora Installations Improve Aesthetics During Meal Times

on Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Benetas Kangaroo Flat residents are enjoying meal times a lot more thanks to two new measures that have created a calmer, more inviting dining hall. Earlier this month, three rectangular-shaped vertical gardens were installed, adding colour and a calming natural environment to the area.

Sewing Nook Brings Comfort for Carmel

on Monday, April 29, 2024

When Mrs Carmel Holla moved into Resthaven Mount Gambier, she was determined to continue her lifelong love of sewing.

So it was that she set about converting part of her room at the residential aged care home into a state-of-the-art ‘sewing corner’, complete with sewing machine, overlocker, drawers of buttons and bobs, and colourful fabrics ready to go.

“AI is set to transform dementia care”: Blood biomarkers, cognitive assessments, and monitoring top of agenda at historic dementia summit

on Friday, April 26, 2024

AI has the potential to transform dementia detection, diagnosis, and care, especially through cognitive assessments, blood biomarkers, and in-home caregiving technologies, say Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI).