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A creative passion project by Bertha Podobransky of Hunters Hill recalls a once-thriving Jewish community and its Bankstown Synagogue. For Bertha Podobransky, spending time in the Hunters Hill art studio has brought back memories her former home among the Bankstown Jewish Community. Working with art therapist Lea Dalgleish, Bertha embarked on a project to paint […]

Board members Lisa Spira and Renée Symonds share their personal experiences as loved ones moved into Montefiore Residential Care this year. In conversation with Montefiore General Manager of Residential Care Thomas Kramer, they discuss how they knew it was time for more care, family decision-making, and working together to ensure the best support. The informative […]

Dedicated volunteers continue to nurture connections, including Helen Yarad with her online discussion group for Hunters Hill residents. I started volunteering at Hunters Hill nearly 18 years ago. My son worked there casually after he finished high school and wisely thought I would like to join the team of volunteers. I run a discussion group […]

Help at Home by Montefiore has given Phoebe Vincent something invaluable – more time at home with her mother Penny, who is living with dementia. Phoebe Vincent and her mother, Penny, have always been close. So six years ago, when Penny was unable to manage at home living with dementia, it was a natural step […]

Every department and staff member contributes to Montefiore’s pandemic response, from implementing precautions to supporting residents and clients. Here’s just a snapshot of what happens each day across the organisation to combat COVID-19 in aged care. 8am Staff complete a Montefiore Health Declaration, Service NSW Check-in and temperature check at the start of each shift. […]

Since their close family entered residential care, board members Lisa Spira and Renée Symonds have seen Montefiore from a new point of view. Here they share their personal experiences and insights for those considering care for a loved one. Montefiore Board members Lisa Spira and Renée Symonds first met nearly 30 years ago when their […]

Zelia and Hyman share highlights of their new retirement lifestyle at M by Montefiore since they made the move in March.   Moving to M by Montefiore from their family home on the Central Coast, Zelia and Hyman were concerned about how they’d fit everything into an apartment. “I just couldn’t imagine the space,” admits […]

Dementia is a disease now affecting almost half a million Australians. In this webinar from Montefiore’s Spotlight Series, we explore the latest medical, behavioural and lifestyle research and innovations, as well as sharing ideas for family, friends and carers on supporting older people to live well with dementia. Expert panel: • Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty […]

“I am Lucy, and I dance with memories. Sometimes I remember, and sometimes I forget.” Join Montefiore for a reading of the captivating children’s book Dancing with Memories with author Sally Yule and illustrator Cheryl Orsini. This special presentation is designed for school groups, families and children aged 5-8 years to start a conversation and […]