by admin | May 27, 2021 | Banksia News, Health and health care, Residential Aged Care
Banksia Staff attend a dementia training sessionIt may surprise you to learn that people with dementia account for 52% of all residents in residential aged care.Dementia is not one specific disease, but describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders...
by admin | Nov 27, 2019 | Activities and Lifestyle, Banksia News, Health and health care, Residential Aged Care
Research has provided strong evidence that regular exercise by older Australians can help improve your life in many ways, including reducing your risk of falling.* This is something that Banksia Lodge Physiotherapist Rachel O’Loughlin feels passionate...
by admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Activities and Lifestyle, Banksia News, Health and health care, Residential Aged Care
The ABC premiered its new documentary series “Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds” last night, and the early reviews indicate that it’s shaping up to be unmissable TV. The series follow an inter-generational experiment among pre-school children...
by admin | Mar 13, 2019 | Activities and Lifestyle, Banksia News, Health and health care
Banksia Village Snooker Group meets every WednesdayAs Neighbour Day (held on the last Sunday in March each year) approaches, it seems timely to consider the benefits of social connection to both physical health and mental health. Experts agree that social connections...
by admin | Jan 23, 2019 | Banksia News, Health and health care, Residential Aged Care
Banksia Villages recently welcomed Hannah Wellington in the key role of Director of Care.Hannah brings to Banksia extensive clinical and leadership skills and experience, and a passion for person centred care. A Registered Nurse, Hannah holds a Master degree in...
by admin | Jan 11, 2018 | Banksia News, Health and health care
If you’re one of the many Australians with a collection of outdated or unwanted medicines around the house and not sure how to dispose of them safely, you’ll want to know about the RUM Project.RUM (Return Unwanted Medicines) is a free national initiative...
