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...
Staff profile -Brianne Leask, Registered Nurse
For Registered Nurse Brianne, caring for others comes from the heart and from experience. “My grandparents both had dementia, and I just love helping people,”...
Parkinson’s Disease exercise program
Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system, with symptoms including trembling, stiffness, slowed movement and balance, and co-ordination issues. There is no...
Learning to COPE with dementia
Caring for a loved one who has dementia can be stressful and overwhelming. The COPE program offered by AQ Health aims to make life easier...
