CatholicCare’s Memory Innovations Centre improves quality of life, wellbeing and helps support positive brain health for seniors in our community
Our professionally run programs focus on having fun, connecting with others and stimulating your brain. Programs are run at Waitara and on the Central Coast allowing you to choose a location to suit you. We can also offer group programs of your choice run at your retirement village, club or parish group.
Our groups are run by highly experienced and trained facilitators who each bring a warm and inviting atmosphere ensuring you receive the best outcomes for your health and wellbeing. The programs combine science and social activity and are run by experienced specialist facilitators to ensure you get the best outcomes for your health and wellness and include:
ARTS SMARTS
No prior art making experience required just a willingness to have a go. Our facilitator will provide individual attention while promoting camaraderie and fun. A variety of art making materials are used to unleash your inner artist.
LET’S GET MOVING
A group exercise class catering to all fitness and mobility levels. The exercises are designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness, strength and balance in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
BRAIN GAMES
Practical activities and games designed to stimulate the brain and encourage participants to engage in new and fun learning experiences. The sessions will involve problem solving, riddles, quizzes and app-based learning.
enhancing the wellness of seniors
Depending on what day you drop into our Memory Innovations Centre classes you might see seniors exercising, creating masterpieces or engaging in brain training exercises, but one thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely see them having fun.
We are here to help seniors and provide a range of supports.
Our goal is to improve wellbeing and quality of life for each individual we work with.
Payment options include:
- Subsidised through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (assessment and eligibility required for Allied Health and Therapy)
- Funded in full through a Home Care Package
- Private fee payment.
For more information:
P: (02) 9481 2659
E: seniors@catholiccaredbb.org.au
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