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...
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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...
Art comes alive at Holmwood Aged Care’s weekly painting activity. Residents have been taking art to the next level, beyond just canvas and paint to three dimensional, living artwork The lifestyle staff at Holmwood Aged Care encourages their residents...
These adorable rescue puppies are receiving the necessary training and socialising they need to prepare them for their new homes. Work Breed Rehab (WBR) is a Foster Care rescue group focusing on rehoming working breed dogs such as Cattle...
Healesville will soon be home to an expanded aged care community. Construction has commenced on an exciting new development that will provide 60 additional aged care beds for residents in the Yarra Valley. Rob Wylie, one of the business...
Come and see our exciting new expansion plans! In January 2018, we will be opening a brand new building adjoining our existing home which will also be given a facelift. Once complete, we will be able to...
How to find the best aged care nursing home for a loved one can be challenging. There are many variables to consider – location, care requirements, room types, staffing and not to mention the financials. Prior to searching for...
Some people believe that the elderly should remain in their own home for as long as possible. This may be workable if there is a team of carers or family members on hand ensuring their every need is being...
Baby boomers across the country are facing the dilemma of how best to care for elderly relatives in their final years. For many the decision to explore Aged Care Nursing Homes is triggered by necessity after a fall or...
One in three people over 65 years have a fall in any given year, and falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospital admissions for people over 65 years. Here are some simple strategies to minimise your risk: Aim...