Latest Stories
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Exercise Keeps Spirits Bright at Mayflower
During these challenging times it’s more important than ever to find opportunities to keep fit and get outside for some fresh air, while respecting social distancing. Our wonderful staff and physiotherapists...
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Sunny Smiles and the Ice-Cream Trolley!
During the height of lockdown Lifestyle whipped around Mayflower Brighton delivering a sweet treat for all! Anna knows a treat when she sees one! Anna had her very own catering business "Knibbles of...
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Grand Piano Concerto in the Ian Rollo Currie Lounge
There is something so special about the way music resonates and stays in our memories as we get older. At 92 years young, and no remaining eye-sight, Delli still finds a way to spend time with her first...
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Colouring Benefits Body & Mind
We love to make sure residents in our aged care homes have plenty to keep hands and minds busy. Lately, we’ve been working harder than ever to tailor activities around personal interests to help build...
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Mini Dreams Do Come True!
Graham, a much-loved resident of Mayflower Brighton was recently granted a wish, to get behind the wheel a modern Mini Cooper S! Graham, enjoying his moment behind the wheel of the zippy Mini Cooper...
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Latest Donation Brings Music to Our Ears
Mayflower’s Patron, Lady Marigold Southey, has kindly donated a new smart piano for the benefit of residents living at Mayflower Brighton. Pictured above members of our board and executive team with...
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New Room, New Home. How to Make Your New Space Feel Like Home!
Moving in to an aged care home can pose a challenging time for both residents and their loved ones alike. Here at Mayflower we aim to make this transition as easy as possible, and we aim to make every...
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Dementia, Not a Normal Part of Ageing.
It’s Brain Awareness Week – a global campaign to increase public awareness around the benefits of maintaining a healthy brain, and potentially reducing the risk of developing conditions such as dementia. As...
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A Better Visit Information & App
Families and friends of residents living with dementia attended a complimentary information and training session at Mayflower Brighton recently. At Mayflower we believe in equipping and empowering...
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Trees – An Expression of Peace & Joy
With a lifelong heart for nature and all things flora, Christina Andersen recently gifted us all three beautiful Acer Rebrum (commonly known as Autumn Blaze) trees. These deciduous trees with maple shaped...
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Our Fabulous Summer Edition of Grapevine is now Available!
Grapevine is Mayflowers quarterly newsletter 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 is often...
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Hearing loss
“73 percent of Australians aged over 70 have a mild to severe hearing loss. This percentage rises as age increases. As many as 85% of people in ‘nursing homes’ are typically hearing impaired.” – Deafness...
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Bushfire Appeal Raffle Results Are In!
Thank you to all who contributed to our Bushfire Appeal Raffle at Mayflower. There is no doubt the bushfires experienced by our beautiful country have been nothing less than horrific. At Mayflower,...
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A Better Visit - Dementia information for families and friends
Mayflower Brighton is pleased to announce we are hosting a dementia information session for families and friends of Mayflower residents living with dementia. The information session will be presented...
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Distant Relatives
Mayflower Macleod Residents Bob Bird and David Roberts first met back in 2009 when David moved into Crystal Brook Caravan Park in Doncaster East. A chance comment at a BBQ a few years later revealed...
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Generous Donation Delights the Senses
Mayflower Brighton was delighted to receive a generous donation of nine beautifully hand-made sensory blankets and quilts recently. The carefully crafted blankets were donated from a very talented local...
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Mayflower Fashions in the Dining Room
Oaks Day celebrates all things beautiful, stylish and feminine and there was no shortage of ladies from Mayflower Brighton celebrating spring racing with flair and grace! Above: Lifestyle Coordinator...
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Australia Day Celebrations a Blast
Australia Day on January 26th is the day to reflect on what it means to be an “Aussie” and to celebrate all the wonderful things we love about our beautiful country: our diverse land from coast to coast,...
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