Bolton Clarke Milford Grange, Ipswich in Eastern Heights | Nursing home

Bolton Clarke Milford Grange, Ipswich

Locality: Eastern Heights

Phone: +61 7 3817 0400

Address: 32 Grange Road 4305 Eastern Heights, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.boltonclarke.com.au

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25.01.2022 "...and in the morning, we will remember them." Lest We Forget. #LightUptheDawn #ANZAC #ANZACDay2020 #standto #LestWeForget

24.01.2022 A big thank you to Winston Glades Early Education Centre for stopping by for storytime and play this week! The residents love meeting the little ones and sharing in their joy! Buster, never to be left out, is always in the thick of it enjoying all of the extra attention and pats!! #intergenerationalplay

24.01.2022 Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Many of you will know Buster, Residential Manager Cathys dog who joins us at Milford Grange aged care each day. Hes a great buddy to us all. Buster is pictured here with Admin Officer Michelle, and residents Iris and Jeff. #hesagoodboy

23.01.2022 Have you downloaded our "Hello Nan & Pop" activity pack yet? It's a FREE downloadable resource to help keep kids and grandparents connected, filled with plenty of interactive activities, colouring in, crafts and more! www.boltonclarke.com.au/helloactivity

23.01.2022 Have you seen our Hello Nan & Pop activity pack for kids? Why not download it ahead of #InternationalNursesDay this Tuesday & use the #thankyou page to thank a @BoltonClarke nurse or carer looking after your grandparent. Send or tag us in a short video or picture of your thank you message - well be sharing them on Tuesday!... #IND2020 #VoiceToLead #thankanurse #thankacarer

23.01.2022 Today is Aged Care Employee Day. Every day, our frontline teams actively support thousands of people to live their best life, make choices to give them independence and make a positive difference, because how we care says who we are. #ACED2019

23.01.2022 This #AgedCareEmployeeDay, we say #thanksforcaring to all our amazing team members! Your dedication is inspiring. #ACED2020

23.01.2022 The queen of Milford Grange is celebrated with a story about her life for our Centenarian Club. What an amazing life... and a special family bridal knife... read the story and tell us - Has your family got any special traditions or heirlooms to treasure? https://www.boltonclarke.com.au//the-queen-in-lime-green-/

22.01.2022 A big thank you to Winston Glades Early Education Centre for stopping by and bringing joy and smiles to the residents at Milford Grange community. Never one to be left out of the action, we see Buster got his fair share of pats as well! #dogtherapy #childrenslaughter #smilesallround #joy #agedcare

22.01.2022 Residents at Bolton Clarkes Milford Grange community at Ipswich were on a good wicket this Australia Day long weekend when the inaugural Bolton Clarke big bash was hosted in their backyard. Ultimately, the Milford Grange home team bested the visiting Support Centre with a tight winning margin of 135-132. The cricketing tradition has long been a part of Bolton Clarkes history. ... Lady Janet Clarke, one of our namesakes, played an integral role in the beginnings of The Ashes legend. #bigbash #cricket #theashes #wellbeing #AustraliaDay

21.01.2022 Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Many of you will know Buster, Residential Manager Cathy's dog who joins us at Milford Grange aged care each day. He's a great buddy to us all. Buster is pictured here with Admin Officer Michelle, and residents Iris and Jeff. #hesagoodboy

21.01.2022 "I love being able to make a difference in peoples lives." - Tash, Home Care Planner, Ipswich QLD Thanks Tash! #thankanurse #InternationalNursesDay #IND2020 #VoiceToLead

20.01.2022 Have you seen our 'Hello Nan & Pop' activity pack for kids? Why not download it ahead of #InternationalNursesDay this Tuesday & use the #thankyou page to thank a @BoltonClarke nurse or carer looking after your grandparent. Send or tag us in a short video or picture of your thank you message - we'll be sharing them on Tuesday!... #IND2020 #VoiceToLead #thankanurse #thankacarer

20.01.2022 It's International Nurses Day today and we are celebrating our nurses and carers. "I love being able to help those who cant always help themselves." Sammi, Enrolled Nurse, At Home Support team Ipswich, QLD Thanks Sammi! #thankanurse ... #HappyInternationalNursesDay #celebratingnurses #IND2020 #VoiceToLead

20.01.2022 Bolton Clarke has a long history of care. From a single nurse walking the streets of Melbourne attending to the poor and sick in their homes, to Kingshome - the very first Queensland War Veterans Home in Taringa, we honour the work two of our organisations early leaders, Sir William Bolton and Lady Janet Clarke started. This #AgedCareEmployeeDay we celebrate their legacy and say #thanksforcaring to the team members that have supported our clients, residents, veterans, the homeless, pregnant mothers and our older population for over 200 years. #ACED2020 #wecaredifferently

19.01.2022 Its always lovely to see the joy on our residents faces when family drops in for a visit. Thanks for sharing these lovely photos with us Lisa. This is why we love what we do!

19.01.2022 Today we remember them. The Australian War Memorial has shared the story of winged warriors; pigeons who have been used in both war and civilian life for centuries. During WWII the Australian Corps of Signals Pigeon Service was established, and thousands of birds were used to help solve the militarys problems with communication.... Read more here: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/pigeons-at-war

19.01.2022 Did you know it's #AgedCareEmployeeDay next Friday 7th August? We're asking our residents, clients and their families help to say #thanksforcaring to all our team members working in #agedcare! Send us a private message, tag us in a picture on social media or record a video and tell us about a team member who has helped you or a loved one! Let's say #thanksforcaring this #ACED2020!

19.01.2022 WWII Veteran Ralph Edwards received a special 101st birthday surprise today when Milford Grange retirement village manager Marcia & daughter Sue secretively arranged a special socially-distanced driveway celebration! Ralph has enjoyed a busy day with well wishes coming in from family, friends, the Ipswich RSL Sub Branch Inc & even a local radio station! Please join us in wishing Ralph a Happy Birthday today & show your respects on Saturday as we #LightUptheDawn for Ralph & ...all our #ANZACS. #Centenarian ABC Wide Bay

19.01.2022 Did you know that the "Clarke" in Bolton Clarke comes from Lady Janet Clarke - a philanthropist and community leader who was a driving force behind the Melbourne District Nursing Service in 1885? She played a big part in our organisations history and is one powerhouse of a woman to celebrate this #InternationalWomensDay.

18.01.2022 Research shows keeping your brain healthy is important for ageing well. Our Be Healthy and Active team has outlined six simple ways you can improve your brain health - and theyre easy to do at any time :) #wellbeing #mindfulness #positiveageing

18.01.2022 Bolton Clarke is wishing a Happy 100th Birthday to Milford Grange resident Ralph Edwards. Ralph celebrated his birthday with a party in the Retirement Village surrounded by friends and family. He is a World War II Veteran who served in the Imperial Forces in Labuan, Borneo. On ANZAC Day he was delighted to join the March through Ipswich city in a 1917 Model T Ford Utility.

18.01.2022 The dedication of our nurses hasnt wavered in more than 100 years. Read how the Melbourne District Nursing Society nurses faced the Spanish Flu in 1919. #InternationalNursesDay #IND2020 #nurses https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/IND2020

17.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all of our residents, their families, friends and loved ones - from all of us at Bolton Clarke! #tistheseason

16.01.2022 Did you know its #AgedCareEmployeeDay next Friday 7th August? Were asking our residents, clients and their families help to say #thanksforcaring to all our team members working in #agedcare! Send us a private message, tag us in a picture on social media or record a video and tell us about a team member who has helped you or a loved one! Lets say #thanksforcaring this #ACED2020!

15.01.2022 For sisters Lynne, Margie and Melita, choosing @BoltonClarke is "the best move we ever made." Come find out why and learn how you can feel at home with us today at the Ipswich Seniors Expo! @QueenslandSeniorsWeek

15.01.2022 The dedication of our nurses hasn’t wavered in more than 100 years. Read how the Melbourne District Nursing Society nurses faced the Spanish Flu in 1919. #InternationalNursesDay #IND2020 #nurses https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/IND2020

14.01.2022 "When residents acknowledge me with a big smile when I walk in the door it gives me so much joy, its priceless. I give 100% and get back 100%. I know when I go home I have made a big difference to their lives. Thats my job. I have the best job in the world." Rose, Personal Carer, Bolton Clarke Milford Grange pictured with residents Russell, Lyn & Brian #ACED2019

14.01.2022 If you subscribe to the QT - The Queensland Times you may have seen this article on our Ralph from the retirement village who yesterday celebrated his 101st birthday, and well-wishes are still pouring in.

13.01.2022 Did you see Ralph on Channel 9 News tonight? Read all about his life growing up in Roma on our website. https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/veteran-ralph-edwards-share

13.01.2022 This #InternationalNursesDay we're thanking our nurses past & present. Can you join us to thank a Bolton Clarke nurse? Share your thank you messages, pictures & videos by private message, or tag us @BoltonClarke #IND2020 This is Matron Shaw. She oversaw our Fernhill community in the 1980's and was awarded an OAM in 1994. She began her nursing career at 17, training in Victoria, going against her family's wishes that she take on secretarial work. She worked at Ferhill for over 18 years.

13.01.2022 From our community to yours, were wishing all of our residents, clients, families and team members a Happy Easter.

11.01.2022 Have you seen our 'Hello Nan & Pop' activity pack for kids? Why not download it ahead of #AgedCareEmployeeDay next Friday & use the #thankyou page to thank a @BoltonClarke team member supporting your grandparent or great grandparent. Send or tag us in a short video or picture of your thank you message - we'll be sharing them on #ACED2020!... #thanksforcaring #wecaredifferently #heartcentredcare

11.01.2022 Its International Nurses Day today and we are celebrating our nurses and carers. "I love being able to help those who cant always help themselves." Sammi, Enrolled Nurse, At Home Support team Ipswich, QLD Thanks Sammi! #thankanurse ... #HappyInternationalNursesDay #celebratingnurses #IND2020 #VoiceToLead

11.01.2022 It's always lovely to see the joy on our residents faces when family drops in for a visit. Thanks for sharing these lovely photos with us Lisa. This is why we love what we do!

11.01.2022 Today, Milford Grange's "queen in lime green" celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and team members. Thelma was presented with a commemorative Bolton Clarke Centenarian Club teacup to mark the special occasion. She also received a birthday card from the Queen, where inside the Monarch was also pictured wearing none other than lime green! ... How fitting! #happy100thbirthdayThelma She joins 166 others in the Centenarian Club this year. #happybirthday #centenarian #100yearsold

11.01.2022 Have you downloaded our "Hello Nan & Pop" activity pack yet? Its a FREE downloadable resource to help keep kids and grandparents connected, filled with plenty of interactive activities, colouring in, crafts and more! www.boltonclarke.com.au/helloactivity

10.01.2022 Overheard on the radio this morning: "My mother was a resident at Milford Grange and I just want to show my appreciation for all the team there. The love shown and caring that Fiona, Michelle, Janet and Stacey gave mum - including those beautiful lavender massages - especially during her last days will stay with our family forever." #thanksforcaring #AgedCareEmployeeDay

09.01.2022 Residents from Milford Grange aged care community have been enjoying regular visits and inter-generational activities with the children from Winston Glades Early Education Centre. Everyone has a great time and big plans are ahead including a program to "adopt a grandparent."

06.01.2022 You know its going to be a good Friday when youve done a workout the day before! Milford Grange residential aged care residents took part in a physically distanced hallway workout led by the Easter choock!

06.01.2022 Introducing "Conversation as Therapy" (CatPin). We combined forces with RMIT University to tackle the issue of loneliness in older Australians through a custom made wearable that detects & responds to levels of conversation, a surrogate marker for social isolation. Perhaps you saw the CatPin on the news last night? #agedcare #DesignThinking #innovation

06.01.2022 Its #NationalVolunteerWeek and our volunteers have been getting creative at Milford Grange - volunteering mostly from home - sewing & knitting aprons & gifts and making photo albums. Some of our retirement village residents are getting involved too. #NVW2020

05.01.2022 This #InternationalNursesDay were thanking our nurses past & present. Can you join us to thank a Bolton Clarke nurse? Share your thank you messages, pictures & videos by private message, or tag us @BoltonClarke #IND2020 This is Matron Shaw. She oversaw our Fernhill community in the 1980s and was awarded an OAM in 1994. She began her nursing career at 17, training in Victoria, going against her familys wishes that she take on secretarial work. She worked at Ferhill for over 18 years.

05.01.2022 Say "Hello Nan & Pop" with this free to download activity pack available on our website now. It includes plenty of fun activities designed to help keep children & grandparents connected, including a special #ANZACDay colouring page. Share your creations with us on social media tagging Bolton Clarke & #HelloNanandPop or send us your creations with Facebook Messenger for your chance to be shared on our page! https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/hello-nan-pop

03.01.2022 It's #NationalVolunteerWeek and our volunteers have been getting creative at Milford Grange - volunteering mostly from home - sewing & knitting aprons & gifts and making photo albums. Some of our retirement village residents are getting involved too. #NVW2020

03.01.2022 Have you seen our Hello Nan & Pop activity pack for kids? Why not download it ahead of #AgedCareEmployeeDay next Friday & use the #thankyou page to thank a @BoltonClarke team member supporting your grandparent or great grandparent. Send or tag us in a short video or picture of your thank you message - well be sharing them on #ACED2020!... #thanksforcaring #wecaredifferently #heartcentredcare

02.01.2022 Birthday wishes still coming in for Ralph!

01.01.2022 This ANZAC Day, we are joining together with our Veterans, residents, clients, team members, their families & RSLs across the country to #lightupthedawn with our #ANZACspirit. Will you be joining us? Share this pledge to show your support. Find out more at www.rslanzacspirit.com.au #ANZAC2020

01.01.2022 When Milford Grange resident Jean Rea purchased a silver purse ahead of attending the 1982 Commonwealth Games State Reception, she had no idea the item would still be bringing her joy 38 years later when her great-granddaughter Joanna used the now-vintage purse for her high school formal earlier this year. Read the full story on our website: https://www.boltonclarke.com.au//the-sisterhood-of-the-ti/