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Resident a keen volunteer for annual Red Shield Appeal

For close to 20 years, TriCare Compton Gardens Retirement Community resident, Jean Shaw has volunteered for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Appeal. Mrs Shaw said she joined the Salvation Army in 1998 after her husband passed away because she found great comfort in the people there and the sense of community. “I really needed […]

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The adventures of Fergus and Molly

An innovative therapeutic pet program is bringing comfort, compassion and fun to Aged Care residents. Meet Fergus and Molly, the newest and furriest residents at TriCare Point Vernon Aged Care Residence. Fergus (the dog) and Molly (the cat) look, feel and sound like real animals. They respond to petting, hugging and motion. Pet Molly’s left […]

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Flexibility and security key to retirement living

Selling his home and moving into a retirement community was one of the best decisions Barry Wiggins has made. Not only does he have a full and active social life, he can feel secure in the knowledge that he is part of a safe and secure community with the flexibility to come and go as […]

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Resort style living for retirees on Gold Coast

Imagine what it would be like traveling to the shops or go out for dinner via boat. That’s what residents at TriCare Runaway Bay Retirement Community have the opportunity to do every day at this stunning waterfront village. People have come from as far as New Zealand to enjoy the coastal lifestyle with residents being […]

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Volunteer programs invaluable to residents at TriCare Cypress Gardens

Volunteers play an important role in the day to day life at TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence regularly providing care, assistance and companionship to residents. According to Volunteering Australia, the definition of volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain, and that shines through with the volunteers that frequent […]

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Designing Aged Care

How do you make an aged care facility feel like a home? Interior designer Brooke Proctor, from PDT Architects, shares her secrets. Ms Proctor, who designed the interior of TriCare’s state-of-the-art, purpose-built extension to TriCare Stafford Lakes Aged Care Residence, says her focus is firmly on the residents when she designs an aged care facility. […]

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Volunteering a way of life for TriCare Mt Gravatt resident

TriCare Mt Gravatt Retirement Community resident, Russell Addley has always enjoyed the sense of fulfilment he gets from regularly volunteering within his community. Whether it’s driving the shuttle bus for Greenslopes Private Hospital, or helping with the lifestyle program for residents at TriCare’s neighbouring Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence, Mr Addley is in his […]

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Regular massage keeps residents moving at TriCare James Ommaney

Since the beginning of the year residents at TriCare James Ommaney Retirement Community have been treated to free 10 minute massage once a week. Trained myotherapist, Rachel Moore, volunteers her time each Monday in the Village’s gym, keeping resident’s moving through a range of massage techniques.

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