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by seniorsownblog In In the Press

17. February 2017 07:25

Imagine combining an aged care facility and a kindergarten. Well this is what a Seattle home for the elderly has done. It is called an Intergenerational Centre and it is wonderful to see all the smiling faces on the video link provided. Please follow the link to see a snap shot into this innovative type of facility.

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http://video.genfb.com/10154162043261479


Tags: aged care, aged care facility, Intergenerational Centre, Providence St. Vincent, Seattle, seniors

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Congratulations

by seniorsownblog In In the Press, Inspiring Seniors

16. February 2017 08:41

Seniors Own Real Estate would like to congratulate Di Watts! Ms Watts is an inspirational, community spirited 67 year old who has just been awarded the City of Stirling’s Senior Community Citizen of the Year. Please view the following link to read about Ms Watts’ incredible story.

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http://www.communitynews.com.au/stirling-times/news/never-say-di-no-slowing-down-for-senior-community-citizen-of-the-year/


Tags: City of Stirling, community service, community spirit, inspirational seniors, Senior Community Citizen of the Year, seniors

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Lights, Camera, Action!

by seniorsownblog In In the Press

16. February 2017 08:29

Seniors Own Real Estate is excited to hear about a new short film competition being held called “Life in Pictures”. Thank you to the Revelation Perth International Film Festival and the Department of Local Government and Communities who are sponsors of this fantastic competition which is set to embrace ageing in a positive way. Please read more about this initiative at the following link.

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http://screenwest.wa.gov.au/news-events/2017/01/life-in-pictures/


Tags: ageing, Department of Local Government and Communities, Life in Pictures, Revelation Perth International Film Festival, Screenwest, seniors, short film competition

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Bethlehem Health & Retirement Health Precinct

by seniorsownblog In Education & Information Sessions

10. February 2017 07:29

Retail and cafe spaces, social and recreational facilities along with green spaces that will be open to the public are just some of the amenities proposed for an aged care redevelopment in Melbourne. Seniors Own Real Estate are excited to hear about the redevelopment planned to transform the existing Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Hospital into a $73.3 million dollar precinct to support seniors in the community. The development which is set to rise 19 stories high will include an 80-bed aged care home and 85 independent living units. Please view this link to read more about the project.

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https://www.calvarycare.org.au/about/redevelopments/calvary-health-care-bethlehem/


Tags: aged care, aged care facilities, aged care facility, aged care industry, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem Hospital, high-rise, Melbourne, redevelopment, retirement, retirement village

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Warms the Heart

by seniorsownblog In In the Press, Inspiring Seniors

10. February 2017 07:28

Seniors Own Real Estate loves to hear a feel good story and this is certainly one. When 75 year old Ray Johnstone put an ad on Gumtree for a fishing buddy, he had no idea the response was going to be so great.

Thank you to http://www.adelaidenow.com.au for reporting such a lovely story. Seniors Own Real Estate wishes Mr Johnstone all the best on his fishing adventures.

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http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/lonely-sa-fisherman-ray-johnstone-overwhelmed-by-response-to-his-gumtree-ad-for-friend/news-story/3f2a05c408d0af3509af20bf598fdfb1


Tags: active seniors, community, community connection, fishing, fishing trip, good deeds, inspirational seniors, seniors

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Don’t Stop Walking

by seniorsownblog In Education & Information Sessions, In the Press

8. February 2017 08:52

Get your sneakers on and get walking! Please view the link below which explains the health benefits walking provides for seniors. It also shows tips on how to get started, ways to challenge yourself, and how to increase your steps every day in daily life.

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http://www.seniorsnews.com.au/news/walk-your-way-to-a-happier-healthier-you/3139300/

 

 


Tags: exercise, fitness, health and wellbeing, Health benefits, healthy living, seniors, Seniors exercise, seniors fitness, seniors walking, walking

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