Latest Stories
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Meet June and Maurie
June and Maurie have a heart for family and serving others. They are popular members of the Mayflower community, and are always ready to share a good yarn, having lived a fortunate and interesting life. June...
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Quoits With Friends
At Mayflower we love to find ways to empower residents to remain active, in a fun and engaging way. And what better way is there, than to have a friendly game of quoits with friends? Picture above,...
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The Secret Benefits of Sorting
Finding easy and engaging activities for residents and loved ones living with dementia doesn’t have to be complicated. Just like many of us enjoy mindful colouring and gardening, sorting items can be...
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Generational Butterflies
We think Molly looks beautiful in her butterfly blouse. Recently while on her regular walk to Café Perla at Mayflower Brighton, Molly was quickly surrounded and complimented by our team. Molly proudly...
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Happy 90th Birthday Barb – a Short Story.
This month, Barbara, affectionately known as Barb by friends, celebrated a significant milestone in her life – turning 90 – and she believes that keeping active is the key to her longevity. Barb has...
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Dementia. A little support makes a lot of difference.
This week is Dementia Action Week, timed to include World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. This year’s theme is ‘Dementia. A little support makes a lot of difference’. Dementia doesn’t only affect the...
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Janis and Josef – A love story
Helping residents come to terms with grief is an important part of what we do. Recently our Reservoir home said farewell to Josef, dearly loved partner of Janis. After more than four decades of life and...
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How Playing Music Helps People Living with Dementia Stay Active
Listening to music provides stimulation for your mind, your soul and your body. It can bring tremendous joy and happiness and help to maintain bonds with those you love. Playing music is no different. Playing...
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Franks Poetry Delights
Frank runs a poetry reading session every Tuesday, where a group of like-minded poetry enthusiasts gather around the fireplace to hear him read inspiring and interesting Australian poems. Each person...
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Gentlemen Celebrated at Brighton
This week small groups of gentleman gathered and chatted over a glass of wine or beer, reminisced about the good ol’ days, their fathers, and special moments with their own children. Pictured above:...
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There’s More to Say After, “R U OK?”
R U OK? Day is Australia’s national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “Are You OK?”. While we have all been going through a strange and unsettling time, loneliness and feeling a sense...
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Our Late-Winter Edition of Grapevine is Now Available!
Grapevine is Mayflowers quarterly newsletter magazine with a message from our CEO, photos and stories of our residents and information to help you learn more about ageing and aged care. The magazine...
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Physiotherapy Team Embraces Legacy Week
Mayflower’s physio and allied health team has been handing out Legacy Week bears to our aged care residents who have a connection with Australia’s defence force services. Mayflower engages an allied health...
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Flower & Sweet Surprise Brings Cheer
Our Brighton team recently brightened the day of each resident with a lovely surprise. Our Brighton residents were so excited to have received a gorgeous bounty of flowers and chocolates recently. Pictured...
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My Dementia Companion Program - Just Launched
If you have a loved one living with dementia, and are having trouble figuring out what to do, there is a new helpful tool that has just been launched. The ‘My Dementia Companion’ pilot program is packed...
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Brighton’s Café Perla Gives Back to Many
On the first day of Stage 3 restrictions, our Brighton Mayflower Community welcomed a new family member – Café Perla. It was not the best day to open a new café, but the proprietors quickly adjusted their...
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Meet Teresa
Seven years ago, Teresa decided she wanted to do something different, and she’s never looked back. After many years working in the the bridal industry, Teresa wanted a complete career change. Before that...
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How To Support Your Elderly Loved Ones From a Distance
We have noticed something good going on in our community. People are finding new ways to give to others, either by putting a teddy in a window for a child to see, or a rainbow – signifying better times...
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