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The Burger Centre turns 30 in September! Even though the party may be on hold, it’s worth celebrating an institution that continues to support independent seniors. As Burger Centre approaches its 30th birthday during an international pandemic, it’s apt to pause for reflection on the centre’s origins. When the idea first arose in the 1980s, […]

Despite the many challenges of the pandemic, at Montefiore we continue to look forward, as you’ll see when you read the inspiring stories of care and innovation in the new issue of Life magazine. We shine a Spotlight on dementia with Professor Henry Brodaty AO ahead of a new speaker series, share insights into our […]

With large celebrations off the Rosh Hashana menu this year, why not bake some sweet edible gifts to share with loved ones instead? This honey spice biscuit recipe is the perfect treat for the job. Our catering team will be making this honey spice biscuit recipe for Montefiore residents, and we’d love you to give […]

With her beautiful new book, Dancing with Memories, author Sally Yule wants to help children understand dementia. Join her for a special reading and Q&A in September, as part of the Montefiore Spotlight Series. “I am Lucy and I dance with memories. Sometimes I remember, and sometimes I forget.” This is our introduction to the […]

Does new drug aducanumab offer a cure for Alzheimer’s disease? Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty AO, CHeBA UNSW Co-director and Montefiore Chair of Healthy Brain Ageing, explores the controversy. Controversy has swirled about the approval by the USA Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of aducanumab, a new drug for Alzheimer’s disease. This drug is an antibody […]

For Amy Sherlock,  a casual shift as a registered nurse has led to a rewarding career in aged care.    Now a deputy care manager for the dementia living units in Randwick, Amy shares more about her experiences forging meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues and developing as a professional. You have a background as […]

Resident Merryn shares the highlights of her new apartment and lifestyle at the M by Montefiore retirement community in Randwick. “When I first saw the plans for the beautiful apartments and facilities at M, I realised it was a chance to reinvent my life. I hadn’t been happy in my 3-bedroom Leichhardt home since I […]

For Woollahra resident Irene Retter and Leisure & Lifestyle Therapist Lara Karney, their bond has strengthened over the challenges of the past year.  Since Irene Retter moved to Woollahra from her CBD apartment four years ago, she has settled into a familiar routine. “I’m happy here – I’m lucky to have my family and friends […]

Dr Katya Numbers, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CHeBA (Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing UNSW Sydney), looks at the upsides of growing older. A person born today is expected to live, on average, 34 years longer than their great-grandparents – an entire second adult lifetime. Amid this so-called ‘longevity revolution’ exists a great irony. Most people […]