Amana Living has launched an innovative music program that uses personalised playlists to ‘reawaken’ people living with dementia.
Based on the US Music and Memory initiative, Amana Living's Tune into Life program involves creating personalised playlists to unlock deep memories that were previously lost. The playlists are loaded onto iPods and played via earphones to shut out extraneous noise.
Over 100 Amana Living residents and clients living with dementia produced a range of artworks for the 2015 Project Picasso Exhibition from 8 to 10 December.
Project Picasso is our annual enrichment program for people living with dementia in Amana Living care centres or attending our day respite clubs.
Around 650 guests got together for the Amana Living Residents’ and Clients’ Party in HBF Stadium Arena on Thursday 15 October, 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Lotterywest funding has enabled Amana Living to purchase two state-of-the-art Optare Solo buses, presented yesterday by the Hon Tony Simpson MLA. These will mean residents of all abilities in our Perth metro sites can enjoy more outings in comfort.
The Commonwealth-funded initiative, which was recently extended to June 2017, supplies computers, internet access and technical support for older people in community hubs, libraries, retirement villages and aged care centres.
A grant has enabled Amana Living to provide a Broadband for Seniors trainer to sit with residents and offer support and guidance.
Sensory gardens are designed to increase awareness of sensory input, and have a therapeutic effect for those living with dementia.
The area was transformed over two years from red dirt to lush garden with fruit trees and a vegie patch. The main driver behind the project was Centre Operations Manager Barbara Foggin, who has managed the home for eight years.
People from all walks of life can find volunteering fun and rewarding. Whatever your age, background, abilities, personality and interests, there is likely to be a place for you on our volunteer team.
By altering work flows and the way staff work together, and by adjusting staffing levels to match workload across the day, we have increased efficiency at our high care residential facilities, while creating a more relaxed environment.
