Southern Cross Care News

To ensure the SCC Group is able to meet the needs of our ageing population, we have continued to implement a rigorous recruitment and training program across the organisation. In doing so we are ensuring that our staff are experienced and highly trained and able to deliver the best possible care and support to our […]

Traditionally known as nursing homes, modern day residential aged care homes are designed to provide elderly residents with not only with care and comfort but also lifestyle activities, outings and various events to keep them motivated and part of the community. STEP 1: ACAT Assessment: The individual seeking care must be assessed by a government-appointed […]

Arthur Cornwell, a 96-year-old aviation enthusiast and resident at SCC’s Joseph Cooke House in Shelley, has proven that you’re never too old to fulfill your dreams, after his recent flight with the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia. The idea for the flight was thanks to Ian Simms, SCC’s Head of Pastoral Care and Volunteers […]

 Southern Cross Care (SCC), has been recognised at the Water Corporation’s 2019 Waterwise Recognition Event as a ‘Gold Waterwise Business’ for our outstanding commitment to reducing water waste at our retirement village and residential care facility in Success.   SCC received the award for water management initiatives implemented at SCC’s Success Village and Frank Prendergast […]

The human gut is home to trillions of microbes or ‘good bacteria’. The food that we eat everyday feeds these microbes or microbiota and therefore what we eat can influence the health of our gut.  Foods that are high in fibre, particularly resistant starch, support a healthy gut.  Potato, sweet potato, legumes and beans as […]

Associate Professor Therese O’Sullivan, an accredited practicing dietician and lecturer at Edith Cowan University, recently shared some helpful tips with us, for those living with rheumatoid arthritis.   Rheumatoid arthritis, also known as RA, is the second most common arthritis after osteoarthritis. It affects more women than men, and is most likely to start at […]

February 4 marked World Cancer Day and February is National Cancer Prevention Month. We are reminded that Cancer is the leading cause of death in Australia with 1 in 2 Australian men and women being diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. To be an effective caregiver, you must first care for yourself. If […]

By Denis Taaffe, Professor Exercise Gerontologist, Edith Cowan University Normal ageing is characterized by a reduction in muscle mass and strength, which can compromise an older person’s functional performance, such as the ability to climb stairs or rise from a chair, independence, and quality of life. Moreover, the decline in muscle strength contributes to poorer […]

Christmas is just around the corner and caring for people with dementia around this time can be challenging, however with the appropriate dementia care strategies in place, you and your loved ones can enjoy the festive season. Our Dementia Services Manager, Rejane Le Grange, has some tips and ideas caring for people with dementia to help […]

On Thursday 29th November, we got together at the Riverside Woodbridge Cafe and paid tribute to SCC’s 200 selfless volunteers who generously give their time to volunteer at our various sites.   Our volunteers perform a variety of roles including religious care (our clergy from different denominations), pastoral care and social visits that go a […]

Elaine Chapman moved into Margaret Hubery House in August 2015. She had always been fiercely independent and enjoyed being in her own home, however, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago, Elaine’s niece Melinda suggested a move to the residential care home. When looking choosing a residential care home, Elaine visited Margaret Hubery House […]

Frank Prendergast House resident, Lionel Hollands had the chance to relive his sidecar-racing career with a spin around the neighbourhood in a vintage sidecar thanks to Michael from the Vintage Motorcycle Club of WA. In years gone by, sidecar racing was a popular event at the former Claremont Speedway, and at tracks all over Australia. […]