Access the Outdoors and maintain a sense of purpose

October 2, 2024 Tamlyn Carr

It’s no secret gardening can play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for residents. One innovative solution that’s gaining a lot of traction in residential care and…

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)…

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…

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…

Choosing fabrics can be hard

January 30, 2020 Tamlyn Carr

So many of our customers with clinical backgrounds find themselves in a position where they need to make decisions regarding furniture, colours, fabrics, designs etc. This is not their area…

Why have two fabrics on one chair?

January 23, 2020 Tamlyn Carr

There are a few reasons clients choose to use two different fabrics on lounge and dining chairs. One reason is they look great. It adds a bit of interest to…

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Access the Outdoors and maintain a sense of purpose

Rocking Chairs for Dementia: The Therapeutic Benefits

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

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

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

Top 10 tips for choosing furniture for Aged Care environments

Managing the impact facility upgrades have on Dementia residents

A world’s first residential aged care microtown

Choosing fabrics can be hard

Why have two fabrics on one chair?

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