Safe Use of Medicines, as featured in our newsletters
Your treating doctor or pharmacist should supply you with relevant information about all medications that you are taking. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses...
Aged Care Planning: Steps, Tips & Support
One of the areas to consider when planning your care is the future medical treatment that you may or may not want to receive. ...
McNally House; from the vantage point of the AQ Design Team
Moving into aged care shouldn’t feel like moving into a cold, clinical environment – it should feel like coming home. AQ’s McNally House, at Upper...
Bridging the Cultural Divide – Community Nursing
Registered nurse Wen Xiao is originally from China and speaks fluent Mandarin. It’s a skill she is using to help patients in Brisbane, particularly around...
Keeping active for longer – Why Physiotherapy is so important with age
Exercise is a vital part of staying healthy in both body and mind, and for AQ residential care residents, exercise programs are part of their...
Celebrating life’s special moments
Residents and their families at AQ Health’s Garden City Aged Care recently marked Father’s Day with a fun morning tea. Families arrived to see a...
Forging cultural connections
Maintaining health and vitality as people age can be even harder if English isn’t your first language. AQ Health physiotherapists Felicity and Vanessa are now...
What is Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and how does it help people living with dementia
Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a structured, evidence-based intervention program aimed to boost quality of life for people living with dementia. CST is generally delivered...
