On the 18th October we gathered together for a delightful morning tea to celebrate an amazing milestone for our lovely resident Irene May Charles known to all as ‘Aunty May’ who turned 106 years of age. Born in 1911, Aunty May celebrated her birthday surrounded by family and friends, enjoying every minute. Her family presented her with a ‘This is Your Life’ book filled with stories, pictures and special memories which she loved. There were presentations, speeches, gifts, flow

Australian scientists have made a breakthrough when it comes to the future of Alzheimer’s diagnosis. It has been discovered that a combination of iron reducing drugs after early brain scans could effectively lead to reducing the symptoms of dementia with researchers finding that high levels of brain iron in patients is connected to cognitive decline. Research has shown that patients suffering from Alzheimer’s have high levels of iron and amyloid resulting in short term memory

Seabrae Manor has turned 3 this month with residents and staff celebrating the occasion on the 2nd July. Residents were welcomed into the café area to share in the festivities with a special morning tea and delicious cake. Joyce Stephan our Business Development Manager made a lovely speech and thanked the residents for their support over the past 3 years, it is a delight that our home is full of happy residents who are loving their time here at Seabrae Manor. We also extend o

Dementia is symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It influences thinking, behaviour and the ability to undertake daily tasks. The brain function is affected and can interfere with a person’s normal social or working life. The creative arts provide ideal opportunities to exercise the imagination, which remain intact through much of the course of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. (Cohen, 2006) Whilst short term memory will continue to be less than effective

The residents at Seabrae Manor Aged Care Living, together with the Term 4, Visual Art Students of Grace Lutheran College recently teamed up to create a stunning interactive sensory piece of artwork. The artwork is of two seagulls hovering over a tree branch with a blue floral painted background. It is designed from a mix of different materials. The painting is the first phase of a 3 stage ‘Sensory Enhancement Project’. The project is designed to encourage senior residents, es

If you care about an elderly parent or relative, it is reasonable to be fearful of a Dementia diagnosis in the future. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2012) “Dementia in Australia” report there are more than 353,800 Australians living with dementia. Of concern are the more than 1,800 new cases of dementia in Australia each week. Dementia is a broad term which describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Deme

There’s a new James Bond movie in town (Spectre) and while reviews appear to be mixed so far, there’s no doubt this is one of the most famous movie franchises to hit our screens. Can you believe we’ve enjoyed 50 years of Bond films? That’s five decades of gadgets, incredible movie stunts and a lot of different Bonds along the way (how do you think Daniel Craig stacks up?). To mark this milestone, Time Out has looked at the best Bond flicks of all time. We’ve jotted down the

If you answered no to that question, you’ll definitely want to continue reading about the latest findings of the Digital Australia Report 2016 (DA16). The sixth study looking into the state of the video and digital gaming industry in Australia shows games-based technology is being used for more than entertainment. In fact, the majority of Australians believe gaming will improve their thinking skills and help them to fight dementia as they grow older. DA16, commission by the i

When it comes to hosting celebrations, the staff and residents at Seabrae Manor Aged Care sure know how to walk the walk. As Seabrae Manor sailed past its first year celebration, CEO Andrew Meek joined the proud staff and residents to host a celebration to remember. “We spent a lot of time decorating the home with balloons and other decorations and also organised a wonderful first birthday cake,” says Leisure & Lifestyle Coordinator, Trish Wadsworth-Bell. The fantastic aftern