Inspiring healthy & happy living
A collection of writing from the broader BallyCara community, all dedicated to our Sona Ethos and inspiring healthy and happy living!
It’s reasonable to ask ‘why am I charged a monthly service fee.’ We all want to understand what we’re getting when we pay for something! BallyCara Retirement Village BallyCara’s Retirement Village is unique, beautifully positioned, and ensures a quality of...
Let’s face it, the heartbreaking reality is that loss is a part of life. A long life, a life well lived, a life of accomplishment, adventure, and romance — each is characterised by the cumulative burden of lost loved ones. ...
Retirement is an opportunity to change things up. Whether that be taking up a new hobby, living life a little slower, moving house, or all of the above, this golden time of life offers lots of opportunity! One thing you...
Your health is important no matter your age. If you already enjoy creative hobbies, you likely know how beneficial the creative process is for the mind and body. Art therapies can help people to cope with physical and mental stress...
Wow what a busy month BallyCara has had in all of our regions with Christmas celebrations. We held 7 Client Christmas Parties, 1 Village Party, and 3 Residential Care Parties since the end of November. Each celebration was unique, the...
If you are looking at moving into a retirement village, it is beneficial to know what’s involved – both all the great benefits, as well as the fees. While you may never have to pay exit fees, it is still...
BallyCara’s Short-Term Restorative Care Program (STRC) is like no other. Our team of passionate and caring staff make a genuine change in our clients’ lives. We were honoured to sit down with Anne, a previous BallyCara STRC client and hear...
So you’re about to retire, or perhaps you have been retired for a while but are thinking about moving, or maybe your home costs too much and requires a lot of upkeep as you age. Before making any big decisions,...
BallyCara’s own, Ruth Falconer, was a finalist in the Age Services innovator of the year category in the 2021 innovAGEING National Awards. The following words are what innovAGEING wrote about our incredible Ruth. In the traditional aged care home, residents...
Sarah Robson is our lovely Invigorate Social Support Group Team Leader. Sarah and the Invigorate team are appreciative that they are able to see Clients thrive in this group setting by interacting with each other and actively engaging in...
As we age, sometimes we become less mobile, but staying active is still incredibly important. Whether you have a chronic condition or want to prevent developing one, one of the best ways to stay healthy is through consistent, maintainable physical...