Sanjeeta Mackrani

Cognitive stimulation therapy for dementia

Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a structured, evidence-based intervention designed to improve cognitive function, enhance mental engagement, and boost the quality of life for people living with dementia. Used as a non-pharmacological approach for people with mild to moderate cognitive impairments, such as those caused by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, CST has …

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Preventing falls for people living with dementia | Alzheimer’s Queensland

Preventing falls for people living with dementia  Falls are a significant risk to the health and wellbeing of people living with dementia.   The cognitive decline and physical impairments that can come with dementia, including balance and perception issues, as well as muscle weakness, can make people living with the condition more prone to falls.   So …

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Music therapy for dementia | Alzheimer’s Queensland

Music therapy for dementia   Music therapy is a structured health treatment that uses music to improve an individual’s functioning and wellbeing. The therapy involves the use of live or recorded music, as well as singing, playing instruments and movement, to engage people. Music therapy has been used to reduce the symptoms of a wide …

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Garden City multi-service centre: All your needs in one place

Our contemporary AQ Garden City multi-service centre located in Upper Mt Gravatt, Brisbane South, offers a comprehensive range of services for those who are ageing, & people living with dementia. Our bespoke services are tailored to meeting your, or your loved one’s individual needs during this important life stage. We work with you, to identify …

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Dealing with your diagnosis of dementia & subsequent depression

Receiving a dementia diagnosis is substantial, & life changing. Regardless of whether the diagnosis was expected, or a complete surprise, you will likely experience a range of emotions in response, including sadness, denial, grief, & anger. Should these feelings however, grow more consistent & severe over time, seek professional help without delay, as there may …

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Residential facilities enabling older Australians to age well

Are you searching for a supportive, caring environment for a loved one recently diagnosed with dementia, or living-related assistance for an older person? Then look no further than our comprehensive range of AQ residential facilities for older people, those approaching frailty, & people living with dementia. Our residential services aim to optimise an individual’s health …

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Angela Malseed – bringing light, love & laughter to a new chapter of AQ client lives

In 2020, Brisbane-based globetrotter, and mother-to-three, Angela Malseed, joined our AQ team. After surrendering her full-time nursing home position in 2020 to assume an administrative role with AQ, Angela soon climbed the ranks. In July, 2022, she was promoted to Client Service Coordinator for our AQ Garden City Multiservice Centre in South Brisbane, which is …

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