Dégustation is all about the appreciative tasting of a range of foods that is carefully eaten. This also focuses on the senses, high culinary art and the company of other. Dégustation involves sampling small portions prepared by the chef. The residents at Holmwood Aged care...
It’s not every day that residents living in assisted facilities get to step out their front door and meet a 17 hand thoroughbred… but not every resident lives at Holmwood. In November we were visited by not one, but two very big, very beautiful...
Life should be about fun times, happy memories and experiences that make you look back and smile. At Holmwood Aged Care the residents continue to engage in new activities and cultural events and October saw them celebrating Halloween. Although All Hallows Eve or Halloween,...
There is hope yet for Alzheimer’s patients around the world with Australian scientists uncovering a major breakthrough which could lead to reducing dementia symptoms and slowing the progression of the disease. A connection has been made between the levels of iron in the brain...
Book Club is a favorite activity at Holmwood Aged Care, whose residents have found a favorite in the most unlikely of places – the Harry Potter series. As one of the most widely recognised pop culture items of modern times, the residents have embraced...
A local animal organisation is receiving much needed support to care for animals in need. A group of senior women knit blankets and animal pouches for unclaimed, surrendered, lost and stray pets housed at Animal Aid in Coldstream in the Yarra Ranges. These items...