Easter Raffle
Prior to Easter, our residents enjoyed some Easter-themed craft activities, and did a fantastic job making some crafts for the Easter raffle. It was …
A day in the life of an aged care worker
If you’ve never lived in an aged care home (perhaps you’ve just visited elderly parents or friends) it can be impossible to know just how many tasks …
St Patrick’s Day
Our residents recently had a great time participating in some fun and green-themed St Patrick’s Day activities on 17th March, as well as relishing …
What options do I have if I’m ineligible for a place in an aged care facility?
It can be a big decision to make the move into an aged care facility – but keep in mind that the decision does not entirely rest in your hands. Older …
Laughter is the best medicine
Ageing is no laughing matter – or is it? The daily challenges of ageing can leave many people feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, depressed and anxious. But …
How to fall-proof your home
Unfortunately, falls are a common occurrence in the home as you get older. Older people tend to spend more time at home, and to be less concerned with …
FRC farewells leisure and lifestyle team manager, Wendy Sutton
There were many tears, much laughter and sharing of memories at Finley Regional Care last week when residents and staff farewelled Leisure and …
COVID-19 Update #19
Good Morning. After a snap shut down in Victoria, things have thankfully returned to normal. Visiting Arrangements From the Thursday the 18th of …
It’s never too late to start exercising
Think you’re too old to start exercising? You’d be wrong. But you’re not alone in thinking that. Just one in ten Australians aged over 50 does any …
How to check if your parents’ aged care facility is up to standard
It’s completely natural to be concerned about the aged care facility where your parents are living. Of course you want to make sure that your parents …
COVID-19 Update #18
At this moment things seam to be settling quiet well. Spot outbreaks appear to under control, even though States continue to argue the point over …
What are your aged care goals for this year?
New Year’s resolutions are everywhere at the moment, as we love to take the chance offered by the start of a new year to improve ourselves in some …
