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A holiday for people needing care (via BYNT)
Recently re-opened in brand new premises, BaptistCare’s Willmette facility in Kellyville makes it possible for local woman Marzieh Brentnall and her 83-year-old mum Olga to both get a holiday.
Stay connected, stay healthy through social contact (via BYNT)
Remaining socially connected takes a little extra work as we age. But aged care research shows keeping in touch with the community through clubs and other activities is closely linked to living a healthy and happy life.
The secret to living at home longer (via BYNT)
Home really is where the heart is. And by taking a few simple steps and accessing appropriate Home Care, many older Australians can live comfortably and safely in their own homes.
Winter health guide (via BYNT)
Winter is a magical time of year: crisp blue skies, frost-tipped grass, nature in waiting. The colder weather is a great chance to snuggle down and get cosy, but the cooler, darker days can also present a number of health challenges for older people. Follow these five tips to keep yourself or an older loved one warm, safe and healthy this winter.
Aged Care Tips: How Older Men Can Make New Friends (via BYNT)
Having good mates that you can rely on is important at any age, but as men grow older strong female and male friendships are the key to staying healthy and happy. Here are five ways older men can make – and keep – new friends.
OT for people living with dementia (via BYNT)
A diagnosis of dementia needn’t spell the end of an individual’s independence. Occupational therapy can keep people in their own homes for longer with a high quality of life, explains BaptistCare aged care expert Nicole Donohoo.
Processing excellence (via Spoon)
Building materials company Boral has taken a major step towards being able to “mine anywhere, anytime” at its Deer Park quarry in Melbourne, Australia, thanks to an innovative and modern processing plant solution.
Practice makes perfect (via Spoon)
With remote Australian mine sites often long distances from professional emergency services, on-site emergency response crews need to feel confident handling just about any type of crisis. The Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) held annually in Perth helps them hone their skills and get prepared for a range of scenarios.
Journey forward (Via Appelberg)
Indonesia’s state-owned rail operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) annually moves more than 300 million passengers and some 30 million tonnes of freight. Now, with a major expansion of the network under way, the company is working hard to raise the levels of quality and professionalism.