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 …
Our AQ @ Home nurses come from all kinds of backgrounds, from all over the world. Vera emigrated to Australia from the former Yugoslavia more than 20 years ago, and after a rough transition into life down under, eventually came to find her true calling. “When I first got here, I couldn’t speak English for …
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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 …
AQ @ Home services are flexible and tailored to not only enable you and your loved one to remain at home but also keep you actively engaged within your local community for longer. We believe in supporting all older Australians towards wellness, being independent, and enjoying social connectedness. AQ @ Home offers compassionate assistance, support, …
At our local AQ Multi Service Centres, we believe in supporting all older Australians towards wellness, being independent, and enjoying social connectedness. AQ offers compassionate assistance, support, and specialised care through a range of 24/7 services to keep you and your loved one actively engaged within your local community longer. Our services encompass centre-based activities, …
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At Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ), we understand the importance of aging well. As we get older, changes to our lives may lead us and our loved ones to reassess our future and adjust our lifestyle accordingly. We may need to make decisions about where to live and the type of care we require. AQ offers a …
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 …