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Soft & Bite-sized Diets
WHAT IS A SOFT & BITE-SIZED DIET? Residents on a soft bite-sized diet will receive menu items that are moist and naturally soft, or that require minimal cutting. When a fork is pressed down on the food with enough force to turn the thumbnail noticeably white, the fork...
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High Energy High Protein Diet
WHAT IS A HIGH PROTEIN AND/OR HIGH ENERGY DIET? ENERGY: Adequate energy (or kilojoules) is needed to maintain weight. More energy is required to assist with weight gain or healing. Foods high in energy available at Aurrum include: Full cream dairy products eg. cheese,...
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Aurrum Kincumber All Stars
The Aurrum All Star Awards are a great way to nominate and recognise employees who have demonstrated the Aurrum values and delivered extraordinary care to our residents. CARING, LIVING, EMPOWERING, INVESTING, SUPPORTING and LEADING the way are the core vision and...
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Aurrum Education Event -“Food Matters in Aged Care”
Earlier this month Melissa Ruffa, Aurrum Dietitian, met with residents and their family members at each of the Aurrum facilities in Victoria for education evenings focused around Aurrum’s Food Culture. At the event series, “Food Matters in Aged Care”, Melissa...
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Aurrum Lifestyle Programs Bringing Back Memories
Aurrum Healesville residents Laurie East and Bill Goodwin grew up around horses and developed a passion for working with them. Bill was a local farrier of the Yarra Valley and Laurie grew up on a farm caring for the horses. Marcy Satorova, Lifestyle Coordinator at...
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Emma McBride MP visits Aurrum Norah Head
Last week Emma McBride MP Member for Dobell, NSW, Australian Labour Party visited Aurrum Norah Head to donate an Australian flag and speak with residents about current issues in the community. Karen Bailey, Aurrum Norah Head Facility Manager, gave a tour of the...
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“Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” at Aurrum Plenty
In May, residents at Aurrum Plenty held an afternoon tea as part of Cancer Council’s national fundraising event, “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea”. The event is the largest and most successful fundraiser for the charity, helping raise funds to support people affected...
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ANZAC Day at Aurrum Healesville
The sun was shining on Aurrum Healesville’s ANZAC Day garden ceremony. Many of the residents, staff and local RSL community members attended to honour and remember the fallen. Healesville residents made hand-made poppies for the remembrance day service. A Healesville...
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Aurrum Kincumber Book Launch!
Residents in Aurrum Kincumber art therapy class and Karen Adler, Art Therapist have written and illustrated a children’s book titled Feathers and Fur Farm. Aurrum Kincumber held a book launch to debut their book to the community as well as read to children from the...
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Aurrum Norah Head Gives Back to the Community
Engaging with and supporting local communities is an important part of Aurrum’s vision. The team at Aurrum Norah Head on the NSW Central Coast recently donated $1,000 to the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) in support of their work as a community development...
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Aurrum Reservoir held a special Ladies lunch recently where they enjoyed fine food made by our in house chef, music and great conversation between friends. The male residents of Aurrum Reservoir also got to enjoy their own special lunch whilst listening to musical great Frank Sinatra.
Lea Renda
Wonderful i have seen the ladies lunches and mens special lunches it is fine dining at its best keep it up reservoir well done
Jigsaw puzzles are not only fun but they are great for everyone’s brain! Puzzles provide excellent brain training and improve co-ordination, they also develop your abilities to reason, analyse and sequence logical thought processes and problem solving skills.
Aurrum Wyoming Resident Dawn enjoyed working on her puzzle last week.
We love to have the opportunity to explore the local community with our residents on the Aurrum bus. Aurrum Wyoming residents enjoyed a day out to Breakers Country Club in Wamberal for a special lunch recently.
Aurrum Norah Head residents chose to participate in a cooking class during Valentine’s Day celebrations last month. Well done ladies, the cakes look fabulous.
Last month Aurrum Healesville residents enjoyed a spectacular day trip to Blue Lotus water garden in Warburton. The weather was perfect to enjoy a leisurely stroll and appreciate the beautiful gardens. The water gardens are rich in flora and fauna, featuring hidden fairies and mythical creatures, which the residents enjoyed spotting.
Great day out
Looks like it was a wonderful trip and perfect weather wouldn't mine going there myself
Hope you all had a great day missing you all❤️
Come and hang out here for the day
Aurrum Aged Care are delighted to announce our installation of solar panels has now gone live at Aurrum Healesville. Many thanks to the Sustainable Melbourne Fund and Phil our Maintenance Officer for making this project a reality. This significant investment will generate a large amount of clean, sustainable solar energy that is totally renewable. #helpingsavetheplanet
That’s awesome 🤗
Well done Phil, they would be lost without you
Seems like a good idea. Hopefully keep the energy costs down.
Well done guys 😊
David Hodson
👏👍
Absolutely fantastic .
Awesome reduction figures already.
Wonderful Arrum Healsville
Aurrum Brunswick residents chose to participate in an Art & Craft activity last week where they chose popular quotes to live by for a happy and fulfilling life. The residents created some fun and eye catching posters that highlighted the quotes that were most important to them.
Aurrum Wyoming residents enjoyed a special Valentine’s Day lunch prepared by our in house chefs. For dessert the residents were presented with a chocolate fountain where they could choose fruit on sticks to dip into the chocolate. Not only was the experience fun, but a great way to improve strength in our pincer grip within a fun and delicious exercise.
That looks like my mate Alex cooking 😁
Yum and fun!😍
Looks fantastic good to everyone enjoy them self's cheers 🥂
Lara Parrott
I was there yesterday Tilly, lovely facility and very nice staff 😊
Miss out sorry
We work in the wrong place vickie
So lovely for the residents
Looked like you all had a lovely Valentines Day,catch up soon Ladiesx🙃❤️❤️..
❤️❤️❤️
Mandy Calderon
How wonderful.
Wonderful♡♡♡
Wow a chocolate fountain we need to try that in reservoir i am available for official taster
looks like a fun day my friends xx
Aurrum Wyoming residents had a great time being visited by Foxy, Tex, Bobby & Tash recently. Pet Therapy is one of our most loved activities we offer at all Aurrum care homes across NSW & VIC. Research has revealed many benefits to pet therapy such as decreased blood pressure and stress, improved communication, reminiscence and motor skills. Pets who visit often provide a range of social and individual benefits.
Did you know that people who have pets …
• Visit the doctors less often and use less medication
• On average, they have lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure
• Recover more quickly from illness and surgery and deal better with stress
• Are less likely to be lonely
At Aurrum we offer stimulating and varied lifestyle programs that support our residents’ independence and wellbeing through a range of sensory, social and cognitive activities. Aurrum Brunswick & Plenty residents participated in a watercolour class recently as part of our Art & Craft therapy. The activity is a fantastic way to reduce tension, enhance social interaction and nurture creativity amount our residents.
Good job 👍🏼
Artists in the making goes to show you're never to old to learn something new