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Residential Aged Care

Local Edwin Marsden Tooth Memorial Home resident Mrs Olive Farr (L) and Anglicare Southern Queensland Spiritual and Pastoral Care Manager Colin Lim (R) in June 2023 Local

Anglicare finds biography writing benefits not just for the prose

A biography writing programme that helps aged care residents reflect on their life story and reconnect with distant memories is the latest pastoral care offering by Anglicare Southern Queensland; and is providing joy for both residents and volunteer biographers alike as opportunities to reminisce transform into written text

Local Symes Grove Residential Aged Care nurse and client in 2022 Local

Residential aged care: six reasons to love it

As we grow older, our priorities and needs evolve. One significant decision that many seniors face is whether to continue living in their homes or consider moving into residential aged care. While the idea of leaving one’s home can be daunting, there are some compelling reasons why you should be excited to make the move