There's always something happening at Feros Care, whether it's how we're using technology to improve our clients' lives or the adventures of our clients and their care workers.
Here we have handpicked our favourite Feros stories, as well as blogs on travel, food, technology, health and wellness. It's all about helping you live a healthy and connected life!
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Senior poets launch their Gran Slam project at Byron Writers Festival 2019Gran Slam is taking the art world by storm – the performance poetry masterclass and filmmaking project aimed at seniors is proving that the wordsmiths of wisdom still have a lot to say. And they're not afraid to say it! The project has launched at this year’s Byron Writers Festival.
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6 things you need to know about senior dating in 2019For most of us, senior dating is no longer a taboo. Love is not something we ever stop seeking, and this often means going on first dates well into our 80s. So what does senior dating look like in the 21st century?
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The inside story – Nathan’s top 3 tips for maximising your NDIS planFor many, the NDIS is new and possibly daunting. Nathan Maher has been there! He shares his story and his tips for making the most of your funding.
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Video games help senior Grand GamersFeros Village residents are battling against dementia in Grand Gamers project, as a study shows video games help to re-engage cognitive skills and improve memory.
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Feros Care Residential Villages focus on healthy bodies and healthy mindsNutrition plays an integral part in our lives and in keeping us happy and healthy – this is even more so as we get older. Feros Care is proud to maintain a culture that places heavy significance on the food we provide to our residents.
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Music therapy unlocks long lost memoriesOur Feros Village residents have been taking to the headphones in a ground-breaking program that is awakening long lost memories. Over the last week, they also got to enjoy more of music, with the local Stone & Wood Brewery team visiting the Wommin Bay Feros Village for an afternoon of karaoke.
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How to lower your health risks – boost your ‘good’ cholesterol, seven foods for healthy eyes, and more tips for seniorsAs we age, it’s natural that life gets in the way, and as a result our health often takes a backseat. But approaching your golden years with good health might just be the best thing you can do for yourself. What can you do to lower your health risks after retirement?
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Let’s innovate: three cool things happening in disabilityOn a daily basis, people are inventing and brainstorming ways that make society more and more accessible. They’re also normalising disability. Tristram Peters shares three cool things happening in the disability space.
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Find out how you are supported under the new Single Aged Care Quality Framework The Australian Government has recently introduced a number of reforms to the aged care system, which places the client at the forefront of service. The introduction of a Single Aged Care Quality Framework will affect you as a customer – let us explain how.