‘How to stay stronger for longer’
How to stay stronger for longer. One of the five pillars of ageing well promoted by Virtual Village East is physical wellbeing. As we discovered at our recent information morning, there’s...
Eden Alternative
‘Glowing older’ rather than ‘growing older’.
Old age needn’t be a period of decline, says HBH Group CEO Juliette Tuckey. Rather, it can be an opportunity to promote growth and wellbeing, which is the philosophy at...
Introducing Ely Pisec: A Glimpse into the life of one of our Registered Nurses
At HBH, we believe in the power of human connection, the strength of diverse backgrounds, and the importance of a dedicated team. Today, we're excited to introduce to you to...
The role of community in aged care – “Care Partnerships”
“There is a difference between solitude and loneliness,” points out Juliette. “The Eden Alternative is about identifying what loneliness is and creating meaningful pathways to overcome that. It’s a relationship-directed...
The 7 Domains of Wellbeing® and why they matter
A question that has long challenged those committed to changing the culture of aged care is ...
A more holistic approach to dementia care
with Chris Dunlop, Head of Nursing, and Anila Govind, Registered Nurse and Head of Nursing for the Minerva community Principle 7 of the Eden Alternative focuses on medical treatment and the service...
The human touch
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Let’s eliminate ageism
Ageism may be the last acceptable form of discrimination, says HBH Senior Living CEO Bonnie Robinson. “These days, most people know they should not discriminate or be prejudiced, but it seems...
Cuddles with Coco
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Sandy moved into the rest home at HBH Senior Living six months ago. One of the main attractions was that she could bring her dog with her. “I’d had Piechi,...
Resident Rebels
Principle 8 of the Eden Alternative is about bringing decision-making closer to the residents. Last year, residents from each of the five communities in the HBH rest home joined together...