IT WAS not long ago that getting older was thought of as a “retirement”, a time to slow down and withdraw, but times are changing and […]
Age no barrier for active seniors
GP confirms rise in flu cases
A GENERAL practitioner has confirmed a rise in flu cases this year following a serious outbreak of Influenza A at a Mount Gambier nursing home. Speaking […]
Flu crisis worsens
THE unprecedented influenza crisis gripping Mount Gambier’s largest aged care provider continues to escalate with more residents yesterday being suspected of developing the infection. Two more […]
Flu outbreak threatens residents
AGED care operator Boandik has been hit with a major influenza outbreak with up to 23 residents at its Crouch Street facility being tested for or […]
Recycling leads to donation
BOANDIK aged care facility has reaped the benefits of a recycling initiative at Car Spa Mount Gambier. Car Spa staff recycled cans and bottles collected on […]
Flu outbreaks hit aged care centres
VICTORIANS with the flu are being warned to avoid aged care facilities after the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the eighth death of a resident at a retirement village in the state.[…]