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 offering exercises in Cantonese and Mandarin, after several existing clients expressed an interest. “We have a few clients who speak Cantonese and Mandarin, and those are languages that we speak …
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 in small groups and sessions are designed and run by trained occupational therapists, who incorporate a range of fun activities to stimulate the brain, thinking and memory, and to encourage …
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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,” she said. Brianne’s role at AQ @ Home covers continence assessments, education, and clinical assessments. “In this role, I see a lot of carers as well, and being able to …
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 cure, but a new exercise program being offered at AQ Health aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for patients. AQ Health’s PowerPD program tailors exercise to specific …
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 for everyone. COPE (Care Of People with dementia in their Environments) is an occupational therapy and nursing program for people living with dementia and their families. It’s a practical, evidence-based …
The pool hall at AQ Ipswich Multi Service Centre might be the newest hang out spot, but for client Mark, it’s the garden that holds his heart. “I like to be able to come here, because I see everyone playing, and I can keep an eye on the gardens,” he said. “I can water the …
There’s no hustling allowed at this pool hall, just fun times and reliving some youthful memories. The staff at AQ’s Multi Service Centre in Ipswich have recently renovated an old garden shed, turning it into a nostalgic pool hall and clients are loving it. Tilmann said he had enjoyed playing pool during his younger days …
Caring for older people is more than just a job for AQ State Manager, Eden. “For me, culturally, coming from the Philippines, we really look after our elderly,” she said. “This is about helping the entire community, and we talk to other providers, we work with everyone in the wider community.” Eden has spent years …
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For our resident Clinical Exercise Physiologist Jack, physical and mental health go hand in hand. It’s a philosophy he takes with him when seeing clients, either in their own homes, or at our on-site gym facilities. “I’m always training to do something different – it might be learning how to dunk a basketball, or doing …
Compassionate care for you and your loved ones at home is at the centre of what we do at AQ @ Home. We believe in supporting people towards wellness, maintaining independence for as long as possible, and remaining connected to your community. AQ @ Home offers a broad range of options such as domestic …