Rocking Chairs for Dementia: The Therapeutic Benefits

September 16, 2024 Tamlyn Carr

Rocking chairs have long been associated with comfort and relaxation — but for people living with dementia, research suggests they offer far more than a cosy place to sit. A…

Dining Chairs With Arms for the Elderly: Why Height & Arms Matter

August 16, 2024 Tamlyn Carr

Dining is one of the most important daily activities for older adults — not just for nutrition, but for independence, dignity and social connection. Whether you’re furnishing an aged care…

Not sure what to plant and when? Our guide has all the answers…

August 7, 2024 Tamlyn Carr

Not all of us are natural green fingers, so we have developed a list of what vegetables to plant and when, and when to harvest! Monthly Planting Guide January (Summer)…

How wicking in planter boxes improves yield and saves money

July 25, 2024 Tamlyn Carr

Wicking in a planter box is a method used to provide plants with a consistent supply of water from below, ensuring that they remain well-hydrated without the risk of overwatering.…

Cultivating happiness – the positive impact of gardening for aged care residents. Introducing Wicking Planter boxes.

July 24, 2024 Tamlyn Carr

Gardening is a much loved activity for many that brings joy, peace, and a sense of accomplishment. For aged care residents, especially those living with dementia, gardening can be particularly…

Adjustable, Hi-Lo & Lo-Lo Beds: How to Choose the Best Bed for Aged Care or Home

May 7, 2024 Tamlyn Carr

We talk to a lot of people choosing a bed for their home — often for an elderly parent, or a loved one returning from hospital. Usually they feel overwhelmed…

Top 10 tips for choosing furniture for Aged Care environments

March 23, 2021 Tamlyn Carr

1. It doesn’t matter how good something looks if it feels awful. I have lost count of the times I have visited aged care homes and have seen the most…

Managing the impact facility upgrades have on Dementia residents

January 29, 2021 Tamlyn Carr

Did you know that research shows that a home-like environment in a dementia facility can reduce verbal and overall aggression, verbal agitation and anxiety? Upgrading and enhancing a facility is…

A world’s first residential aged care microtown

January 19, 2021 Tamlyn Carr

Innovation is important more than ever in aged care facilities as the baby boomer generation creeps into the twilight year age group. NewDirection Care at Bellmere pioneered an innovative approach…

How to Clean & Disinfect Aged Care Upholstery Fabrics

September 18, 2020 Tamlyn Carr

Keeping upholstered furniture clean is about more than appearance in an aged care setting — it’s part of infection control, resident comfort, and protecting the lifespan (and warranty) of furniture…

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