Whilst Easter is a happy time for most, holiday celebrations and family get-togethers can be a very stressful time for people living with dementia. With that in mind, Dementia Australia has compiled some advice to help better communicate with a loved one living with dementia to improve their comfort and reduce their stress.
Bethanie, Western Australia’s most recognised not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider is encouraging people to bring a friend along to Bethanie Geneff Retirement Villages’ Open Morning on Friday 3rd May for a chance to not only see what it’s like to live in these villas, but to get a feel for the relaxed and inclusive resident community.
Support Service and Customer Service Manager Robert Cumberworth from Bethanie Elanora had the idea to build an ice cream cart to provide hydration to residents during the warmer months that would engage with them in a fun, nostalgic and sensory way.
On Saturday, St Luke’s Green celebrated its second anniversary with a concert in St Luke’s church, followed by bubbly and birthday cake in the beautiful community areas. When you look at the tight-knit community who call St Luke’s Green home, it’s hard to believe that the little village has only been open for two years. The strong friendships and community spirit displayed on Saturday, prove why the village is firmly established as the most popular place for seniors in Woolloongabba.
