Your search results for "".

Older woman looking out window

Post - How to deal with loneliness

…impact it can have on your physical and psychological health, as well as your behaviour. The Australian Loneliness Report found lonely Australians have worse physical and mental health, and are…

Page - Aged Care Centres

…choice and control over your care services and quality of life. Can my family and friends visit me? Your family and friends are welcome to visit you and be part…

Page - Care Manager

…operation of the care centre Managing budgets and the financial effectiveness of the centre Liaising with residents, families and other health professionals Coordinating, supervising and supporting nursing and care staff…

IRT Towradgi Park residents

Post - Staying fit and healthy as you age

…of staying fit and healthy as you age? Sheila Milner, 73 Being fit and healthy enables Sheila to do the things she enjoys – such as volunteering, travelling, exercising and

Page - Life at IRT aged care centres

and out. There’s a book at reception for you to do this. Can my family and friends visit me? Your family and friends are welcome to visit you and be…

Pet Therapy dog

Post - Pet therapy in aged care: what you need to know

…post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety increased self-esteem and self-worth reduced feeling of loneliness and isolation improved interpersonal and communication skills elevated sense of purpose improved interactions with others. Discover the…

Our residents embrace creativity and an example is IRT Macarthur pottery teacher Michael Bright. He is standing in front of the community’s pottery wall.

Post - Being creative as we age

…wellbeing and being creative is well documented and acknowledged. “The development of the National Arts and Health Framework, which was endorsed nationally by Arts Ministers and Health Ministers, offered recognition…

Post - 7 ways to stay active in retirement

…physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways to stay active throughout retirement and boost your health and wellbeing in the process. Here are seven ways you…