Archive for March 2018
Natasha Chadwick, Founder & CEO discusses NewDirection Care at Bellmere on 101.5 FM.
NewDirection Care is announcing their revolutionary microtown™ community for Australian seniors with complex care needs including those with younger onset dementia. Nestled between Brisbane and Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, the state-of-the-art residential care community is the world’s first and most innovative, inclusive care community.
Read MoreNewDirection Care at Bellmere has been nominated for a prestigious international award.
We have been nominated for the SilverEco and Ageing Well International Awards. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony that will take place in Paris on 29 March 2018.
Read MoreNewDirection Care vs. Traditional Aged Care Facilities
Aged care comes in a variety of forms, whether it’s home care, residential aged care homes or weekly visits from community professionals. However, when we think of aged care, it’s not uncommon to think of bland, canteen-style food, ward rounds and small, stuffy rooms. September last year represented a change in the system, when NewDirection…
Read MoreExercise as a Health Benefit for those who already have Complex Care Needs
We all know that a regular exercise regime is beneficial to our physical and mental health. However, did you know that only around one in 10 Australians over 50 exercise enough to gain cardiovascular benefit, and that people over 65 need an adequate fitness level to help maintain independence, overcome illness and reduce the chance…
Read MoreRoyal College of Surgeons Ireland Develops New Blood Test for Early Stage Alzheimer’s
Dementia affects approximately 160,000 Australians, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type. Alzheimer’s affects 48 million people worldwide and accounts for 50-75% of dementia cases, especially amongst elderly people. Elderly women are also at a slightly higher risk than men of developing the disease. According to Ozcare, “Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition that…
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