Carrington Recognised with LASA's Prestigious Organisation Award
Carrington is a not-for-profit aged care organisation located in the Macarthur region in South West Sydney. Carrington provides residential aged care, community care in the home and independent retirement living on our 450 acre site. We are committed to providing all of our consumers with a holistic person-centred model of...
Tai Chi Benefits in an Ageing Population
Falls in the older community are a major issue and the resultant injuries can range from minor cuts and bruising to major injuries resulting in hospitalisation, surgery or worse. In the aged population, falls can occur from loss of balance situations during simple acts such as walking, getting up from...
HBH Senior Living - A New Approach to Falls Prevention
HBH Senior Living (previously called Howick Baptist Healthcare) is a not for profit organisation who have been caring for residents within the community of Howick, Auckland since 1977. HBH provides a full continuum of high-level care and living options for older people from independent apartments, low cost-rental units, rest home...
Kilts and Bagpipes the Secret to Falls Prevention at Warrigal
In April, the “Bravehearts” took on their rivals the “G-RAM-Pies” in the inaugural “Southern Highlands Games”. Taking inspiration from the Scottish namesake, residents competed in 5 athletic competitions including a kettlebell relay, a heavy rope pull, a sit to stand relay, an upper limb pedal sprint and a weighted ball toss.
Bethanie Recognised in WA's Inaugural LASA Excellence in Age Services Awards
The Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) Excellence in Age Services Awards recognise the achievements of organisations, teams and individuals in the age services industry. The awards are judged at the state level and highlight the outstanding contributions made to improve the quality of life of older Australians.