Here at Radius Hampton Court we are preparing to celebrate one of our resident's birthday.  Not just any birthday though.  He will be 100 in September and we are all quite excited about it.

As well we have a new manager, Irene Hannon who started on July 26th and a new Activities Coordinator starting in early September who will bring a new and exciting array of incentives to our resident's.

The photo above shows 3 residents on a recent outing to Puhoi.

Activities planned for September include

Regular van trips to Scenic sights

Other activities include:

Tai Chi weekly

Yoga Breathing and Relaxation Exercises

Papatoetoe Bowlers v Ranfurly 

Regular Quizzes

Sing a long with Eva

Housie, trip to the movies

Church services weekly

Saxaphone Concert 8th September

Massed Band Concert 12th September 

Lunch for Residents at Onehunga RSA 13th September

Barbecue provided,cooked and served by RSA vounteers monthly 16th September

Monthly birthday lunch for birthday celebrants - this month celebrating 100yr old birthday

Walking group most days weather permitting

Swimming - at a local pool

Reminiscing with staff and residents about holidays past and future - chat group

Warren plays Guitar in Library 20th September

Saxaphone Concert 

Ladies Afternoon tea and "Table Test" with Lynley

Line Dancing

Crib Tournament

John Cook entertains in Library 28th September

Royal Oak shopping every fortnight

Housie

Come and visit our Spring Art & Craft Show, which runs for the three days of 14th - 16th September in our Garden House Community Centre. We have many talented residents living in our village, who will be displaying their handcrafted lacework, calligraphy, china painting, carpets, paintings and more!  We hope you will visit!

The Perfect Retirement Location

The village is located in one of Christchurch's most desirable localities and is within easy reach of the Merivale Shopping Centre with its delightful cafe's, speciality shops and medical services.

The area is well served by churches and parks, and is only a few mInutes drive from the city centre.

SEE FOR YOURSELF..........

Independent Villas - Serviced Suites, Apartments & Studios - Resthome - Hospital

Inspection of the village welcome, we recommend an appointment to view.

COMPANIONSHIP - LIFESTYLE - CARE

Enquiries: Please contact Raylene McMeekan 021 971 480 or 375 4390.

St James of Avonside. 1.9.10

Vacancies --   2 rooms immediately available for  respite or long term care.

Please contact Sue Milligan or Chris Blakeley. Phone 381-2053 for an appointment and free advice regarding resthome care, subsidies etc. [no obligation]

We welcome all prospective residents, to contact us for a no obligation discussion with one of our Registered Nurses.

Chris Blakeley NZRN. Advanced Diploma of Nursing

NURSE MANAGER.

Sue Milligan. NZRN. Cert.Social & Community Service.

BUSINESS MANAGER / OWNER

IMPACTWEAR® HIP PROTECTORS - PROTECTION AGAINST HIP FRACTURES

Impactwear® Hip Protectors are used in over 300 residential facilities and public and private hospitals across all District Health Boards in New Zealand.

A hip fracture, as a result of a fall, can have devastating effects. The good news is that Impactwear® Hip Protectors, which have been researched, developed and manufactured in New Zealand for over 10 years, have been specially designed to help prevent a fall related hip fracture.

These 'high tech' reinforced thermoplastic shields, enable thin but very strong and effective hip protection. The shields are designed to absorb and deflect the impact energy away from vulnerable bones in a fall onto the hip area. They are moulded to fit the curved surface of the body and are held in place by specially designed underwear.

For the best comfort and fit, there are two styles of Impactwear® underwear for ladies and one designed especially for men. All styles are available in eight sizes, offering the largest range to suit all shapes and sizes. The underwear has padded internal pockets for the shields to sit in, for a comfortable and secure fit.

For more information and to order visit www.impactwear.co.nz

PROTECT FRAIL SKIN FROM TEARS AND BRUISES WITH IMPACTWEAR® LIMB PROTECTORS

These protective garments for the arms and legs are made of a skin tone Lycra fabric with soft flexible padding concealed on the inside. They are light and comfortable to wear without a bulky appearance. Available in sizes and styles to suit both arms and legs.

For information about Impactwear® Limb Protectors visit www.limbprotectors.com

Age Concern Central Hawkes Bay

TEA & COFFEE MORNING 

Held 2nd and last Friday of the month at the Masonic Lodge.  Cost: $2 Morning Tea and  $1 Housie.  Raffles and sales table available.  Everyone welcome.  10th & 24th September 2010

PODIATRIST

 We have a Podiatrist who visits once a month.  The cost is $30.00 and you can book an appointment through the office on 8589 158. Monday 20th September & Friday 24th September 2010

SENIOR CITZ

Transport Available $4.00. Next meeting will be 16th September 2010.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED MEETING(VIP)

 Thursday 9th September 2010 at Woburn Home 1.30pm. 

CARDS 500

Every Tuesday afternoon from 1.30pm to 4.00pm.  Cost $2.00 plus raffle. 

APPEAL DAY

  Friday 10th September 2010.  We are going to have tables manned outside New World, Waipukurau, Waipawa and Woolworth's.  Shirley will contact you regarding your ability to help.

HEALTH PROMOTION 

Wednesday 15th September 2010. " Healthy, Happier, Wiser/Fall Prevention".  At St Andrews Church Hall from 9.30 to 3pm.  Morning Tea and lunch provided.  No cost.  Transport available.  A fun and interactive day for all.  Interesting Guest Speakers including our Physiotherapists.  To register please contact the office 8589 158.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE OLDER PERSON

Friday 1st October 2010 at St Andrews Church hall, 9.30  for a cup of tea.  Entertainment and lunch provided.  No Cost.  Please ring the office to put your name down.  Transport available.

Recently had a large tree clean up at entrance, removal of 4 large Phoenix palms causing health and safety issues.

Planned paved outdoor area with seating available

Holmdene Celebrates Loyal Service

Combined service of 75 years by just nine staff and volunteers at Holmdene Rest Home and Hospital in Balclutha was celebrated at a long-service award ceremony recently.

In thanking the recipients, Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) Chief Executive Gillian Bremner said such a dedicated team was a key ingredient in what made Holmdene so special.

Citing the Franklin D Roosevelt quote “Work hard at work worth doing”, Mrs Bremner said the organisation never underestimated the hard work, loyalty, commitment and valuable contribution staff made at Holmdene.

Mrs Gladys Johnston (92) spoke on behalf of her fellow residents when she told the gathering how much they valued all that the staff and volunteers did to make their life at Holmdene comfortable.

“We are very pleased to be here and want you all to know just how much we appreciate the wonderful treatment and respect you give us. It makes living the last years of our lives worthwhile,” Mrs Johnston said.

Amongst those receiving awards was Stephenie Leith, Holmdene’s Manager. In presenting the 10-year long service award to Mrs Leith, Holmdene resident Mrs Ev Robertson commented on her tireless dedication to those who lived and worked there.

Other to receive awards were Heather Graham (20 years), Dorothy Larson and Rosslyn Benington (10 years), and Fiona Ferguson, Gwynaire Flugge, Christine Smith and Heni Tipare Terongo Ha Landreth (five years).

Caption

Holmdene Manager Stephenie Leith holds the microphone for Mrs Gladys Johnston who thanked the staff for making life at Holmdene so enjoyable.

CARER WELLBEING AND SELF-HELP

4 week course with Dr. Pete Kershaw and Ana Ward from Help yourself Heal

Mondays starting 4th October at the all Saints Church, 23 Puketapu Rd. Taradale, 10am - noon

Total cost: $ 50

Enrolments are essential

Contact Caring for Carers on 877 81 93 ext. 730 or e-mail:

visit our website for more information: www.caringforcarersec.co.nz

Our new flat screen TV, with Sky and DVD player,are available in our common lounge for residents to use.

Five days of free respite care is offered to all residents, in our adjoining hospital, annually.

Our walking group is proving popular, and our new library trolley offers a wide range of reading material.

Iona Celebrates Loyal Service

Combined service of 100 years by just nine staff and volunteers at Iona Hospital and Rest Home in Oamaru was celebrated with a special ceremony recently.

In thanking the recipients, Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) Chief Executive Gillian Bremner said dedicated staff and volunteers were a key ingredient in what made Iona so special.

“We never underestimate the loyalty, commitment and valuable contribution of you all in making Iona hum,” she added.

Also talking to the gathering waslocal PSO Board Member Beverly Rodwell. Mrs Rodwell said such years of experience really did make for excellent teamwork.

Receiving awards were Gail Asquith, Suzanne Gibson, Audrey Hill, Patricia Lawson, Sarah-Lea Mallon, Carole Martin, Marie Priddle, Brenda Wilson and Neville Simpson.

Pictured: Iona Caregiver Brenda Wilson, second from left, had her 20 years of service formally recognised at the award ceremony by Presbyterian Support Otago Board Member Beverly Rodwell, Chief executive Gillian Bremner, and Iona Manager Philip Balcombe.

An Invitation.

Come and help us celebrate 20 years of providing quality care for the elderly at Ropata Village at our Open Day between 10 am and 4 pm on Wednesday 15th September 2010.

Ropata Village Charitable Trust

Quality care for the elderly

We have plans for a dementia wing  and hospital wing in the near future.

Club Enliven opens in Alexandra

If you live in or near Alexandra, Central Otago, and think you would like regular contact with other seniors over 65, then Club Enliven may be just right for you.

Playing cards, doing crafts, going on outings or simply enjoying the companionship of others - it all happens on Thursdays.

The club caters for membrs who are mobile enough to be collected by a driver.

The daily fee, which includes a hot midday meal, can in many cases be claimed through a Disability Allowance or funded through a Needs Assessment.

To find out more, contact Enliven Central Otago on 03 440 2016

2 Cottages currently available

An Occupation Right agreement($359,000) is available for cottage 1

An Occupation Right agreement($365,000) is available for cottage 16

Outing to Coronet Peak September 6 2010

This months theme is "Country and Western Hoe Down" to be held on the 20th August 2010

12 Gold Badges have been acheived by current staff as part of a Personal Best programme.

Theme of the month "Country and Western Hoe Down" to be held on Friday 20th August 2010

12 Gold medals achieved by staff completing Personal Best Programme

Victoria Glass - new Clinical Service Manager starting 1st September 2010.

Lancewood Rest Home residents ventured out on a beautiful sunny day at the beginning of June, the residents decided to go to the War Museum in Waiouru, but because it was a sunny day we decided to head to the chateau, we had a great day and all returned exhausted but very happy.

Lancewood Nurses Celebrate PDRP Success

Whanganui District Health Board would like to congratulate Lancewood Rest

Home nursing staff in being the first aged care provider with all staff having

completed their competent level portfolios. Over the past six months, Registered

Nurses at Lancewood have been working to complete their competent level

portfolio on Whanganui District Health Board’s Professional Development and Recognition Programme(PDRP).

Lancewood Rest Home residents ventured out on a beautiful sunny day at the beginning of June, the residents decided to go to the War Museum in Waiouru, but because it was a sunny day we decided to head to the chateau, we had a great day and all returned exhausted but very happy.

Nurses complete Professional Development Recognition Portfolio level two

To celebrate this we had a function with the Mayor, councillors, DHB representatives, Social Workers and support Services personal, as well as families, residents and staff.

We also took the opportunity to thank the caregivers, cooks and activity staff for there support and commitment to the home and look forward to the future.

It was a lovely afternoon the photo is of the nurses and the Rangitikei Mayor

At David Lindsay we understand that everyone is different.
Different shapes, different sizes and different abilities.
The David Lindsay restricted movement clothing collection,
has been designed with just that in mind.
Our patented clothing collection includes daywear, nightwear and
underwear for both men & women with restricted movement and is
also available in standard fitting. Our quality fabrics are all tested for
suitability to commercial washers and driers, and have been tried
and tested extensively.
Please take a closer look at our collection of clothing.

http://www.davidlindsay.co.nz/

There is currently a large waiting list for our popular rental cottages.

If you are interested you are encouraged to put your name on the waiting list

Currently available:

Occupation Right agreement for 2 bedroom well apointed townhouse

Some of our staff at the cake cutting for our certification celebration.

An Invitation.

Come and help us celebrate 20 years of providing quality care for the elderly at Ropata Village at our Open Day between 10 am and 4 pm on Wednesday 15th September 2010.

Ropata Village Charitable Trust

Quality care for the elderly

Every Tuesday is our indoor bowls day (1pm-3pm) at the Western Suburbs Rugby Club (cnr Chatham and Portsmouth Rds). Our members have a load of fun here competing or just having social games. Let us know if you need a ride and we'll organize for you to be picked up. Ph: 879-7003.

Wednesday is our Social Day down at the Western Suburbs Rugby Club. The day starts at 9.30am - 1.30pm. The day consists of "Sit and Be Fit" classes run by Sport Hawkes Bay, morning tea, social pool and card games, and sharing and enjoying good company. Come along and check out what Age Concern Flaxmere is all about.

Notices

Do you require a J.P? (Justice of the Peace). We have one available 9am-3pm Monday to Friday. Please phone through first and arrange an appointment. Phone 879-7003.

Caring for Carers support group for woman, held 1 st Friday of each month, 1.30pm. Hastings Woman’s Restroom.

Stage 2 of the village development currently underway

Jummping for joy at competition success

Airline company Jetstar recently ran a competition asking people to submit interesting star jump photos.

Harbourview Rest Home's activities co-ordinator knew the residents do very good seated star jumps during their exercise programme so she invited them to be photographed.

A van outing provided the perfect opportunity and everyone willingly participated.

The photo was a finalist in the competition and won a travel voucher which will be raffled.

Everyone at Harbourview Rest Home, and especially the recreation team, is absolutely thrilled about this success.

The Residential Care Facility at 15 Gordon Terrace, Matamata is now known as SYNERGY CARE MATAMATA.

The new owners are Bill and Faye Van de Water who bring a wide range of experience to the facility. Bill is a Registered Nurse of many years and Faye has wide experience in residential and community care settings with clients of all ages.

Bill and Faye are commited to the care of the Elderly and have a range of initiatives to introduce at Synergy Matamata. Already a new Quality Assurance Programme has been introduced and a Monthly Newsletter is now in production.

Our facility is in the process of transitioning ownership to Selwyn Waikato Ltd, a branch of  The Selwyn Foundation charitable trust. We have a 'Handing Over Ceremony' planned for 13th August, with subsequent integration of new systems and policies planned over the ensuing weeks and months. This is an exciting time for Sunningdale as the handover heralds a new beginning for the facility, a contunuance of services available for Service Personnel, and a new project for The Selwyn Foundation. 

We now have lovely two bedroom villas in a garden setting available.

Open day - Sunday 15th August 1200 noon to 2.30pm

Please join us for a gourmet BBQ and meet other villa holders

Please contact us if you would like additional information.

Next Open days:

September 11th and 12th (Saturday and Sunday) 10am to 4pm

Come and visit us during our open days or call 817 1800 to make an appointment to view our village and available apartments.

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.Outing, lunch & visit to historic church at Puketapu Thursday 19 August. Cost $22.

Thursday Sept 2 Coach trip to Pukeora Festival. Minimal cost for coach. $5 entry to Festival.

Family Meeting is to be held on August the  19th Thursday at 2pm.All family members are welcome.This month we will go over activities with you, how we can improve and what are aims and vision is.

This meeting is held 3 monthly and is a good opportunity for family members to get to know each other .

Agenda

Occupancy, Staff ,Health and Safety, Infection Control,Bench marking, Cultural Day,Your thoughts.

Love to see you all here.

Do you live in Hutt Valley?

Are you looking for a nice supportive environment, where you could join as much or as little as you want to in the activities at the facility.

Meals can be purchased from the Rest Home.