Winter In Aged Care
Tips to keep the Elderly Warm in Winter
The recent morning chill and lower daytime temperatures has us all having to acclimatise to the cold once again. Older
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Safe and Fun Activities for the Elderly during Summer
Australian Summers can be long and hot, but there are still plenty of activities that elderly people can enjoy. We
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Racing Car Enthusiast Ray races on!
Ray Beckerley, 78, has been a resident at our Clarendon Grange home in Bayswater for 12 years. He has had
LGBT In Aged Care
LGBTIQA+ Aged Care Community Support of Pride March
Homestyle Aged Care are proud supporters of the Midsumma Pride Festival which encompasses the Midsumma Pride March. The March will
Elderly Safety
Hydration and the Elderly – Dangers of Dehydration
Dehydration is never good for anyone, but it’s worse for the elderly as it can easily affect the ability of
COVID-19 Support & Services for Elderly
Excursion and Activity Ideas for the Elderly during Summer, in COVID-19 times.
It can be difficult to come up with excursions and activity ideas to enjoy with your elderly loved ones in
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Social Media and the Elderly
Many of the elderly have well and truly embraced the age of Social Media now. According to Pew’s Research, 40%
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Aged Care Olympics 2021
At the Olympics the difference between winners and losers can be measured by milliseconds. The emphasis, therefore, is on being
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Benefits of Gardening for the Elderly
Gardening is one of those few activities recommended for the Elderly. It’s fun, enjoyable, relieves stress and anxiety, provides a
LGBT In Aged Care
Homestyle joins the Midsumma Pride March
On Sunday May 23rd Homestyle Aged Care was proud to have a small representation of our staff at the Midsumma
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The Parachute Program – Rowville Manor
Last year, during Covid, the Rowville Manor Concentric Team had time to plan ahead. They thought hard about how they
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The Great Australian Scarecrow Competition Entry by Belmont Grange
The 2nd annual Great Australian Scarecrow Competition is currently underway, and again this year our residents, at our Belmont Grange
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Double Milestone Celebrations at Belmont Grange
A double milestone of dual centenaries was recently celebrated at Belmont Grange. Resident Basil Smith celebrating his 100th birthday, was
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Launch of New Branding
Launch of New Branding Homestyle Aged Care are delighted to announce the launch of our brand refresh. We have changed
LGBT In Aged Care
LGBTI Friendly Aged Care in Melbourne and Geelong
Discrimination, past experiences and prejudiced attitudes can make people distrustful, anxious, frightened and feeling vulnerable if you identify as LGBTI.
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World Snake Day
Our Clarendon Grange home celebrated World Snake day on Thursday July 16th. Nicole the Lifestyle Coordinator brought two of her
Winter In Aged Care
Maintaining Health in the Elderly during Winter
Maintaining Health in the Elderly during Winter is essential. No matter our age winter can be tough! But as we
Food Services Aged Care
New Winter Menu!
Our Point Cook Manor home is celebrating Winter with a new seasonal menu! We can all agree that the
Monitoring the Elderly
Signs of Heat Stress in the Elderly
Those over 65 years of age are more susceptible to suffering heat related illnesses during hot weather. What are the
LGBT In Aged Care
LGBTI Pride March
Homestyle Aged Care is proud to be a participant of the Welcome Here Project, which encourages businesses and organisations to
Summer Activities
Hot August Night
Clarendon Grange residents and their families recently enjoyed an inaugural Hot August Night event. Named for Neil Diamond’s famous song
Intergenerational Program
Family Fun Day
Point Cook residents and their families were recently treated to its first Family Fun Day, which came about courtesy of
Elderly Parents
Sea Views Manor Intergenerational Program
Sea Views Manor recently conducted an intergenerational activity where prep grade students from Star of the Sea Primary School came
Elderly Parents
Intergenerational Program
At our Kensington Grange home, we have recently implemented an Intergenerational Program designed to foster connection and positive community engagement between children
Elderly Parents
The benefits of music for the elderly
For some years now, music therapy has been used to treat a number of conditions in people of all ages.
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Superman Visits Sea Views Manor
Superman visited our Sea Views Manor home home last week. Residents’ and our Sea Views team were delighted to host
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Three Residents turn One Hundred
Early in 2019, Sea Views Manor scored an amazing trifecta – and not the usual trifecta we all often imagine
Aged Care Lifestyle Program
Beach Trip for Aged Care Residents
On a beautiful January Summer’s Day, eleven residents and the Lifestyle team from our Green Gables Residence took two Maxi
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Fishing Excursion for the gentlemen at Kensington Grange
Some of the gentlemen at Kensington Grange used to be avid Fishermen, but mobility became a challenge and they thought
Food Services Aged Care
Hospitality and Lifestyle Aged Care Awards
When Shirlene Bird received the call that she was a finalist as Chef Manager of the Year at the SoupedUp Hospitality
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AFL Grand Final Day Celebrations
It could be argued that the lead up to the big AFL Grand Final Day celebrations were just as exciting
Intergenerational Program
Wine and Cheese Family Night
Staff and residents at Amaroo Gardens spoke of their great enjoyment at the first Wine and Cheese Family night held
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