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Benefits of balance training tenfold at TriCare James Ommaney

It’s fitness first on Friday mornings at TriCare James Ommaney Retirement Community where residents get together for their regular balance class. Accredited exercise physiologist, David Tyler, conducts the weekly classes with an emphasis on balance and falls prevention.

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Ancient art of Tai Chi proves popular amongst residents

With a recent introduction of Tai Chi to the activities calendar, residents at TriCare Compton Gardens Retirement Community prove that you are never too old to learn new tricks. Derived from the formally combative Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi is known as one of the most effective exercises for health and wellbeing.

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Pat Harvey hangs up her tools after 25 years service

After 25 years on the tools, TriCare Mt Gravatt Retirement Community’s resident hairdresser, Pat Harvey has hung up her scissors for the last time. Since 1991, Mrs Harvey has been perming, cutting, colouring, blow drying and styling residents’ hair.

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Vive La France

This year the Social Committee at TriCare Hastings Point Retirement Community moved past Christmas in July in favour of a French theme, celebrating Bastille Day on Friday, 14 July. Mesdames and Messieurs were treated to some French classics with the menu featuring French onion soup, tender chicken, boeuf bourguignon, apple tart and lots and lots […]

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Christmas in July on the Gold Coast

Residents recently enjoyed delicious food, company and entertainment at their annual Christmas in July lunch at TriCare Runaway Bay Retirement Community. A feast of turkey and ham with all the trimmings was prepared by new chef, Jamie Thomas-Davies and his team, who were given a rousing round of applause at the end of the meal […]

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New hair salon a social hub for residents

Age is no barrier when it comes to the relationship between a woman and her hairdresser. We confide in them, value their opinions and trust to them with some of our most dramatic makeovers. Ruth La Rocca is no exception. She is the in-house hairdresser at TriCare Cypress Gardens Aged Care Residence and says it […]

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Tai Chi health and wellbeing benefits unlimited

Early every Friday morning, you will find a small group of dedicated TriCare Willow Glen residents quietly and calmly performing the fine martial art, Tai Chi. Originating from China, Tai Chi is known as one of the most effective exercises for health and wellbeing. Instructor and Master Trainer in Tai Chi for Arthritis, Rosalie Rudduck, […]

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Pampering all part of the service at TriCare James Ommaney

Age is no barrier when it comes to the relationship between a woman and her hairdresser. We confide in them, value their opinions and trust to them with some of our most dramatic makeovers. Krista O’Callaghan is no exception. She has been hairdressing for over 25 years and counts her job as TriCare James Ommaney […]

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