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Bingo & Joy
We love including everyone in our activities, helping people of all abilities get the most out of life. Here is Joy, taking part in a hearty game of Bingo, with a little help from team member Kalsang. Bingo...
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Give Your Diet a Heart-Smart Makeover For Heart Research Month
Heart disease claims the life of one Australian every 30 minutes. That translates to 23 people in this country losing their lives to heart-related illness every day. Lifestyle, especially your diet,...
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Meet Oya – a Caring and Compassionate Mayflower Family Member
This is Oya. Oya is a team member of Mayflower Brighton, and known for her caring, outgoing and compassionate nature – and her sense of style. Oya first lived in Blackrock, before finding her feet in...
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What does ‘Continuum of Care’ mean?
When an ageing parent or a close family member begins to need a little extra help, loved ones often start exploring their options. For many, it is a new world, and the terminology and options for care...
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Preventing Skin Cancer As You Get Older
The statistics can be frightening. Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. Researchers say it’s due to a variety of factors, ranging from our statistically fairer-skinned population...
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Setting Healthy Carer Resolutions for the New Year
Are you an 'informal carer?' Informal carers are people who provide care to a friend or family member. Most of these carers are unpaid. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1 in 10 Australians...
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Decorating with Decoupage
Walking into Lidia's room will have you speechless as you see her stunning display of vases and trinket boxes. At first glance, you may think Lidia has spent countless hours painting tiny flowers on her...
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Mayflower Reservoir Stage 2 – Opening Soon
We are so excited! After two years in the making, the final stage of Mayflower Reservoir is nearing completion, with a grand new entry taking shape. Our new entry will lead to a grand foyer and reception,...
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It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
It’s that special time of year, where there’s plenty of colour, fairy lights, gorgeous decorations, sweet treats, and a dash of festive spirit. The Christmas season across Mayflower has been a great way...
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5 Top Health Tips for the ‘Sandwich Generation’
If you are caring for a parent with declining health, some days can feel quite challenging. This can be particularly true for family carers who work outside the home and care for children or grandchildren,...
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Christmas Hamper Winner Announced
And the winner is.... Judy, of Mayflower Brighton Retirement Village has WON the Gift Shop Christmas Hamper, and she couldn’t be more thrilled. Congratulations, Judy, you have won yourself a gorgeous...
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Modern Calligraphy a Hit
Residents were intrigued when they heard one of our team members enjoys doing a spot of modern calligraphy, and asked for a lesson in the new lettering art form. Using an array of specialised brush pens,...
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Mayflower Brighton Welcomes Music Therapist – with thanks to Ducas Paul Foundation
For the last two months, our ears and hearts have been experiencing something new – Music Therapy. Registered Music Therapist, Romy (or 'roaming Romy' to some) - has been spending one-on-one sessions...
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A Merry Christmas Morning
Residents were once again donning Santa hats and cheerily singing along to favourite Christmas Carols. The good people of St Leonard's church have once again spent a morning at Mayflower Brighton, just...
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How to Start the Discussion About Home Care
If you’re struggling to assist your ageing parent with daily life activities - such as personal care, meals, and transport - it might be time to reach out for professional assistance. For many, the support...
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4 Top Tips to Beat the Christmas Blues
For most people, December is a joyful time of year. Friends and family gather to enjoy one another’s company and engage in traditional and fun family activities, like decorating the Christmas tree and...
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Santa's Christmas Village Comes to Brighton!
Santa’s little helpers have been busy decorating their tiny Christmas Village at Brighton. The tiny village was made over several months, by keen residents and team members, with new items and decorations...
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Meet Albert, and Shop Local this Christmas
Our wonderful volunteers are back and our lovely gift shop in Brighton is now open! Albert has been a familiar and friendly face at Mayflower Brighton’s Gift Shop for nearly 20 years, and has loved every...
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