Latest Stories
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How to Make a Smooth Transition from Home Care to an Aged Care Home
For many older adults, home care is an ideal solution for maintaining safety and independence. It provides the right amount of assistance to allow the senior to remain at home for longer. Families often...
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A Pooch a Day Is All You Need
Our generous team at Mayflower Brighton is known for bringing in their pet dogs to ‘share the love’ with residents. And, most recently volunteers from the Delta Therapy Dogs program have returned, visiting...
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OPA! Greek Independence Day Treat
Everyone was eager to kick up their feet, as they celebrated the 201st anniversary of Greek Independence. It was on 25 March 1821, when Greece officially shouted “Oxi!” (Or, ‘Ohi’ which means ‘no’ in...
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Top Tips for Hiring an In-Home Carer
Home care is an essential service for older Australians. It provides seniors with the support they need to remain safe and independent for as long as possible. When the time comes to hire a home care...
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Everyone Belongs at Mayflower - Harmony Week
World Harmony Week began on March 21, and was certainly worth the wait. Each year, our team celebrates the diversity of cultural backgrounds at Mayflower and our beautiful country. Harmony Week is an...
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Karkarook Picnic Tales
Our ‘mini-bus’ trips have well and truly recommenced, with residents keen to enjoy scenic cruises and outings again - queuing up to climb on board. Now Summer has ended and Autumn is beginning to provide...
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The Luck of the Irish
The luck of the Irish was with residents on St. Patricks Day, as they treated their senses to all things Irish and green – at Mayflower Reservoir. Everyone had a jolly time kicking up their heels with...
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How Home Care Assists in Caring for a Loved One living with Alzheimer’s Disease
‘Dementia’ is an umbrella term used to describe various medical conditions that affect memory and cognition. The most common of these is Alzheimer’s disease. While the exact number of people living with...
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It Was Pancakes Galore on Shrove Tuesday
Flipping isn’t just for gymnastics, it comes in handy on Shrove Tuesday, too. You might know ‘Shrove Tuesday’ as ‘Pancake Day’. Traditionally, Shrove Tuesday is a religious celebratory day, to use up...
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How Home Care Helps Prevent Isolation for Seniors
The past few years have forced Australians to spend a considerable amount of time at home. While necessary to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it’s led to an exacerbation in existing mental health...
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World Employee Appreciation Day - We want to say, ‘thank you.’ An Open Letter and Video.
At Mayflower, we value our incredible team. Each person plays a pivotal role in keeping people in our care safe, well, connected and happy. And, our team love connecting with people in our care. Maintaining...
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Brain Gym: How to Protect Your Cognitive Health as You Age
Many of us set aside time every few days to engage in fitness activities. From walking to swimming and biking, or perhaps even a friendly game of tennis, physical activity is an important part of healthy...
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What Is Person-Centred Care?
When you or an ageing parent need a little extra help with personal and medical care, it's common to feel anxious and uncertain. A change in your loved one's needs can bring up concerns about getting...
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Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator
We are looking for an exceptional and outgoing Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator to join our team at Mayflower Brighton, to help provide a thoughtful, creative, and innovative lifestyle program that nurtures...
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Core Strength – Why it Matters More as You Age
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to become less active. The lockdowns left many of us with less opportunity for physical activity. While a sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems...
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Valentine's Day High Tea
Watch the video below as residents of Mayflower Brighton were treated to a sumptuous high tea and swooned by a live performance - on Valentine's Day!
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How Home Care Improves Quality of Life for the Whole Family
When an older person in the family starts needing some support with personal care or maintaining their home, loved ones often divide up the tasks. As time goes by, those responsibilities can begin to...
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Our Music Therapy Choir Group is Blossoming
Our choir social group is blossoming at Mayflower Brighton. Here is Barbara sharing some of her most important memories with the group during the reminiscence part of the session. Our...
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