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25.01.2022 Ballarat recently recorded its coldest day in more than half a century bringing snowfalls to the town. One of our endorsed enrolled nurses, Tanya, sent in some photos of the rare event! Like our colleagues in Launceston who had similar unusual snowfalls in August, Tanya was out and about looking after our clients regardless of the weather.

24.01.2022 Having a strong and healthy heart is one of the keys to living an independent and active lifestyle as you get older. Our new virtual Cardiac Wellness program gives you the tools and tips to recognise the early signs of heart disease and advice on how to eat well. Enjoy connecting with others and learning how to stay heart healthy, all from the comfort of your own home. For more information, visit the link below or call 1300 782 896.

24.01.2022 Clients at the Muswellbrook Activity Centre have seen their creativity begin to blossom right in time for the start of Spring! Since making a return to the centre recently, everyone has been adding their own 'pop of colour' to the Growing Tree! With clients unable to see each other together at the one time, everyone loves seeing what's been added during their visit each week. Representing the amazing growth our clients have experienced this year during unexpected circumstances, we are excited to see how it grows!

23.01.2022 A member of our Launceston Wellness Centre, Frances, is now famous as the self-described ‘geriatric gym junkie’ lady from the news. After moving from Queensland to Tasmania, she was looking for an outlet to meet some new people and work on her health and fitness. I kept seeing advertising of the Wellness Centre and rang up, and here I am. She attended twice a week before COVID-19 and was extremely happy to hear the centre was reopening.

23.01.2022 Today is World Diabetes Day, so what better day to highlight our Diabetes Wellness for Independence program? This program helps people to manage the highs and lows of diabetes with health and nutrition tips to keep them living well. Take a minute to thank our team of Registered Nurses, Dieticians and Exercise Physiologists for their role in supporting people living with diabetes. For more information, click the link below:

21.01.2022 Today on Remembrance Day, we honour and remember over 300,000 brave Australians who fought overseas during the First World War. We especially pay tribute to the 60,000 who lost their lives and never returned home. At 11am today, we observe a minute’s silence in their memory and in recognition of those who serve our country so proudly today. Lest we forget.

19.01.2022 Are you a client of integratedliving? If so, we would love your feedback! Each year, we host a client survey so we can hear directly from our valued clients about the services you receive. While we include consistent questions for year-on-year comparisons, we’ve also included a few new and specific questions about our response to emergencies such as the bushfires and COVID-19. The survey is now open and clients can complete it online or via post before 27 November each survey counts and we truly value your feedback.

17.01.2022 Despite being 88 years young, John is still a joyful participant at the Muswellbrook Wellness Centre. The team at the centre discovered his love of music when one day they found him tightening and restringing the many drums at the centre. He then began playing for staff and clients showcasing his many talents! Growing up in Holland, music was a huge part of John’s family’s life - all the children began to learn instruments from a young age. He began playing the drums at 18 years old and before long even joined a 20-strong band! He emigrated to Australia with his wife and daughter in 1962. Music remains a huge part of John’s life. The music at our Activity Centre creates a sense of fun in a social setting.

16.01.2022 If you or a loved one have a heart condition, then our Cardiac Wellness program can provide the tools and tips to keep you living an active and healthy lifestyle as you get older. We can help you learn about the early signs of heart disease and give you tips on eating well and information on all the latest medical safety devices available. You can enjoy this program from the comfort of your own home, as it’s 100 percent online! To find out more, visit the link below or call 1300 782 896.

15.01.2022 Meet Support Worker Tegan, who’s been a carer for over five years and wouldn’t change it for the world. Tegan loves to read, bake and keep fit. Mum to two beautiful kids, Tegan can often be found playing dress-ups and superheroes or beating them at UNO. Fun facts: Tegan enjoyed aerial silks for four years so is a skilled acrobat! She’s also terrified of emus! When the borders reopen, you’ll find Tegan in the Maldives sipping cocktails (that’s the dream anyway)! #behindthemask

14.01.2022 Wellness Lead, Christine Crockett, knows only too well how important it is to attend to our brain health as we age. Christine facilitates our virtual Memory Wellness Program. We want to help as many people as possible to keep their brain active and manage early symptoms of dementia. We can assist you or a loved one living with a memory related condition and reduce associated anxiety and stress, as well as helping to improve memory. This Dementia Action Week we encourage people to consider their brain health and take steps to improve it. Our Memory Wellness Program can be accessed online no matter where you live (availability subject to change), making it an easy way for people to improve brain function and combat signs of dementia earlier. Find out more about the program here:

14.01.2022 We want to hear from you! Our client survey only takes 5-10 minutes to complete. This year, we’ve also included a few new and specific questions about our response to emergencies such as the bushfires and COVID-19. The survey is now open and clients can complete it online or via post before 27 November each survey counts and we truly value your feedback.

13.01.2022 Do you want a career which gives you the opportunity to do something meaningful for yourself, others and your community? Join integratedliving and help older Australian's live an active and independent life.

13.01.2022 We are currently encountering technical difficulties with the Customer Service Centre's phone system that are being investigated and addressed. Thank you for your patience at this time and if you would like to call back at a later time please do so. In case of emergency, please call 000.

13.01.2022 integratedliving celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is proud to support our Indigenous clients in rural, regional and remote communities around Australia. During NAIDOC Week (and always) we recognise and celebrate the unique role our Indigenous people play in Australian history and today’s society. You can find out about NAIDOC Week events in your local area, access resources, and learn about this year’s theme, ‘Always was, always will be’ at the following link: https://www.naidoc.org.au

13.01.2022 Our Customer Service Centre's phone system is now back up and running. Thank you for your patience during the down time.

12.01.2022 Have you considered a career in aged care? Working for integratedliving will inspire and amaze you. Be challenged and rewarded, while helping people to stay living well and independently at home. #bringingwellnesstolife

10.01.2022 Are you looking for a rewarding career in aged care? Working for integratedliving will inspire and amaze you! Whether you’re assisting clients to stay connected to their family and friends or helping them with everyday living, you will make a difference each and every day. #bringingwellnesstolife

10.01.2022 Meet Customer Service Officer Sandy! Sandy is always up for a chat but is a great listener too. She loves reading, the theatre, arts and music scenes and spending weekends with her family. Sandy loves to travel and once she can go overseas again, is planning to travel across the USA and see as many of the 50 states as possible. If you’re a Star Trek fan, Sandy can speak Klingon with you. If Star Wars is more your thing, Sandy is always up for a lightsabre battle! #behindthemask

09.01.2022 Hailing from Launceston, 80-year-old Lesley was raring to get back to the Wellness Centre since joining over a year ago. She credits the dramatic turnaround in her health to regular exercise with the help of integratedliving. I first attended the centre with a walking stick to help me get around and was on strong pain killers waiting for knee surgery. Exercise has helped to take away the pain, I no longer use my walking stick, and I’ve weaned myself off the medication as well, she said. Lesley is pictured below with one of our Exercise Physiologists Matthew.

08.01.2022 There is an estimated 459,000 Australians living with dementia, with many of us experiencing the impact of this illness either personally or with the diagnosis of a loved one. Our Drama Therapy program has been known to contribute to improvements of those with dementia, and has been the catalyst for a new online friendship as a result of our Activity Centre moving to a new virtual model. Ron and Rob attend different Activity Centres and have been helping our Drama Therapist, Dannielle, put together a short film titled 'Shipwrecked'. With this year’s theme being 'a little support going a long way', both clients have appreciated the ability to connect. Dementia Services Manager Kerry said, "it's inspiring to see them engaging and connecting in that way. My heart is warmed so much.

08.01.2022 November is Men’s Health Month and aims to bring attention to all men’s health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancer, suicide prevention and mental health. With the events that have transpired this year, it’s more important than ever to focus on the 5 things you can do for yourself or the man in your life to enable better health and wellbeing. 1. Stay connected with people who make you feel good. 2. Talk more with your mates reaching out if you need help is cr...ucial. 3. Learn more about prostate cancer go to the doctor at least once a year. 4. Learn more about testicular cancer get to know your body so you notice when anything unusual arises. 5. Move more! Adding 30 minutes of low impact activity to your day can make a world of difference to your overall health. See more

08.01.2022 Dennis, who attends our Raymond Terrace Wellness Centre, couldn’t contain his excitement at being able to head back to the gym and get stuck into the routine he had before COVID hit. He says, It’s great to be back to be honest, I missed it like all hell. I could say I missed the exercise the most, but I’d be telling fibs. It’s the companionship that I’ve missed the girls in there are great and I love having a chat about the football they’re all real characters.

07.01.2022 My Support App is undergoing maintenance this weekend. There will be no impact to your scheduled service. If you have an urgent issue relating to your service during this timeframe, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 1300 782 896. If you have an emergency, please contact 000 for assistance.

07.01.2022 Staff member Vicky worked with some of our wonderful Activity Centre clients via our virtual program to create some fabulous sensory boards. These will be used in each of our Activity Centres for sensory therapies for clients living with dementia. As you can see, our wonderful clients had a great time getting creative together online. According to Alzheimer’s WA, stimulation through the sensory boards can improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia, especially when t...hey include items that are familiar or have links to the past. The sensory boards can be calming, prompt special memories or a sense of usefulness, or evoke feelings of joy, as well as improving mood and self-esteem. integratedliving supports Dementia Action Week and knows that a little support makes a lot of difference. Thanks to Vicky and our clients for the sensory boards, which will be enjoyed by our clients living with dementia.

03.01.2022 Most of our staff across Australia are wearing masks at work to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 and protect our valued clients and themselves. Today we launch our Behind the Mask campaign to celebrate our staff. While clients may no longer be able to see our staff members’ smiles, it’s important to remember that they’re always there! Our staff, behind their masks, are the same caring and compassionate people they’ve always been. During October we’ll be getting to know some of our dedicated staff and look forward to sharing their stories with you. #behindthemask

03.01.2022 Cardiovascular disease is the world’s number one killer, causing almost 18 million deaths per year. This #WorldHeartDay we’re encouraging all Australians to learn more about heart health and take active steps to minimise their risk. Our Wellness Lead, Christine Crockett, explains that a great way to do this is to take part in our Wellness for Independence Program, Cardiac Wellness. Our Cardiac Wellness program is led by qualified health professionals or Registered Nurses a...nd helps you have any heart concerns assessed and diagnosed as early as possible. Our program is designed for older people who already have cardiac health conditions or are at risk of developing them in the future. We give people tools and tips to make the changes they need to keep their heart strong and healthy, said Christine. This #WorldHeartDay use to take steps to improve your heart health.

02.01.2022 Do you want to feel valued every day and make a real difference in people’s lives? Our Cairns Wellness Centre is looking for a passionate Exercise Physiologist to deliver personalised and outcomes driven exercise programs to seniors in their local community. Be inspired helping people reach their goals

01.01.2022 Our client June recently celebrated her 100th visit to the Gorokan Wellness Centre after beginning with us in February 2019 on a recommendation from a friend. She loves the classes, feels herself improving constantly and appreciates the social aspect. Well done June!

01.01.2022 Are you a passionate and carting Support Worker looking for a rewarding and secure role? integratedliving is currently recruiting Support Workers with an Aged Care Cert III qualification (or similar). Work for us! Our clients will amaze and inspire you. You’ll be supported and valued #bringingwellnesstolife