Lifestyle blog

John’s life story told

John has lived a life that started tragically, and endured more adversity along the way before coming out the other side. The Buckingham Gardens re... Read more

Posted December 12, 2018 in Lifestyle blog

Celebrating a Queensland for all ages this Seniors Week

Seniors Week 18-26 August 2018, provides the opportunity for older Queenslanders to explore programs and services, events and activities, connect with... Read more

Posted August 17, 2018 in Lifestyle blog

Community care helps seniors maintain independence

Community care provides support to seniors across the Granite Belt. Our Community Care team leader Danielle travels hundreds of kilometres every we... Read more

Posted July 10, 2018 in Lifestyle blog

Inspiration through connection

Maryborough Family Day Care is bringing joy to residents at Hervey Bay’s Fair Haven Aged Care Service, both services are owned and operated by C... Read more

Posted July 5, 2018 in Lifestyle blog

Talents on show

We have many talented individuals living in our aged care services. Oak Towers Aged Care Service in Oakleigh wanted to recognise the creativity of ... Read more

Posted June 13, 2018 in Lifestyle blog

Palliative Care: What matters most?

This week we’re encouraged to think about ‘What matters most?’ Palliative Care Week (20 – 26 May) aims to raise awareness abou... Read more

Posted May 22, 2018 in Lifestyle blog

Top tips for older Australians buying a mobile phone

The ways in which we communicate have come a long way since the string telephone of the 1600s. From the late nineteenth century alone, we’ve adv... Read more

Posted January 25, 2018 in Lifestyle blog

Fitness at any age

Three residents from Churches of Christ Care Moonah Park Aged Care Service at Mitchelton have put us to shame by racking up over 330 gym session betwe... Read more

Posted December 6, 2017 in Lifestyle blog

The benefits of creativity in ageing

From reducing stress to improving social lives, creative activity provides many benefits to older people. At Churches of Christ in Queensland, we beli... Read more

Posted November 21, 2017 in Lifestyle blog

Research paves the way for better care

Research is fundamental to acquiring knowledge, which can be applied in new and innovative ways for the benefit of service delivery, staff and volunte... Read more

Posted October 19, 2017 in Lifestyle blog