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. Combining science and social activity and run by experienced specialists to ensure you get the best outcomes for your wellbeing, we offer classes in Waitara and on the Central Coast (in Erina, The Entrance and Woy Woy) allowing you to choose a location to suit you. We also offer group programs of your choice run at your retirement village, club or parish group.
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: info@catholiccaredbb.org.au
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.
ARTS SMARTS AT WAITARA
Date: Tues & Wed 23 Jul – 9 Oct 2024
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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 AT WAITARA
Date: Tues & Thurs 23 Jul – 9 Oct 2024
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm & 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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 AT WAITARA
Date: Tues & Thurs 23 Jul – 9 Oct 2024
Time: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Location: 29 Yardley Ave, Waitara
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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.
BRAIN GAMES AT THE ENTRANCE
Date: Mon 29 Jul – 4 Oct 2024
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish,
239 – 243 The Entrance Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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.
LET'S GET MOVING AT THE ENTRANCE
Date: Mon 29 Jul – 4 Oct 2024
Time: 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Parish,
239 – 243 The Entrance Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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 AT ERINA
Date: Wed 29 Jul – 4 Oct 2024
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am & 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Location: Connectability Erina, 4 Karalta Lane
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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.
LET'S GET MOVING AT ERINA
Date: Wed 29 Jul – 4 Oct 2024
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Location: Connectability Erina, 4 Karalta Lane
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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 AT WOY WOY
Date: Fri 29 Jul – 4 Oct 2024
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: St John the Baptist Walter Baker Hall, 100 Blackwall Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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.
LET'S GET MOVING AT WOY WOY
Date: Fri 29 Jul – 4 Oct 2024
Time: 11.45am – 12.45pm
Location: St John the Baptist Walter Baker Hall, 100 Blackwall Road
Fee: FFS & HCP $25.00/session or CHSP $12.50/session
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.
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