Who doesn’t love a Cappuccino? Or a baby cino for that matter? Well, meet Cino! Holmwood’s newest resident. Pets are such an important part of our lives. They not only offer companionship and unconditional love, but emerging research suggests...
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There are many things to consider and we can help guide you through the process. Here are the 5 Steps you will need to consider: Assessment for eligibility for residential care Finding an aged care home What payments to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...