Posts Tagged ‘independent living’
You’re invited to the Woodgrove Village Open Gardens Weekend
You’re Invited to the Woodgrove Village Open Gardens Weekend taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 October from 9 am to 4 pm. The five small gardens are beautiful, very beautiful, but don’t take our word for it, come and see them for yourself. You can also take a gentle stroll through the…
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Mowana
Love and respect. Care and support. Community Spirit. These are at the heart of what we do and how we do it. We listened to the voices of our residents and employees as we created a name and logo which showcases these valued qualities. Our logo is symbolic of the deeply rooted, diverse and sustaining organisation…
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Storytelling from PADCA’s Seniors
The vast majority of us are fortunate to have older people around us, whether they’re family, friends, just general acquaintances or those entrusted in our care. Older people are fonts of wisdom, experience, and storytelling. Some of our fondest childhood memories stem from our grandparents’ storytelling whether true, fictional or folktale. These stories can be…
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Avoid the 3 common stumbling blocks to exercise and get back to doing what you love!
At times, when exercise is difficult, we all want to give up but I want to encourage you to keep going! Here are three reasons to keep on going even when it’s tough: 1: “It hurts so I avoid using it” Pain is designed to be a warning light not a stop sign. When we…
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Putting The Spotlight On Fibre
What is fibre and why is it important? Dietary fibre is the edible part of plants which your body can’t digest or absorb. Fibre is sometimes called bulk or roughage. Fibre can be categorised by 3 physical characteristics, including its ability to dissolve (e.g. soluble and insoluble), how thick it is (gel-like quality), and how well…
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It’s time to break the “senior” mould!
The words “senior”, “old age”, and “over 60” have a wide range of connotations. When someone is 55 years old or more, phrases like “it’s just old age” and “at your time of life” get bandied about when someone is injured or unwell. When you are looking at purchasing products and services tailored to this…
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Open Gardens at Woodgrove: 15-16 October
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Open Gardens at the Woodgrove Retirement Village! 15 to 16 October from 9 am to 4 pm. Small gardens can be beautiful, very beautiful, and the Open Midlands Gardens have selected 3 small gardens in the Woodgrove Retirement Village to be on show! Come and enjoy the country feel…
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