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NO EXTRA CHARGES FOR RESPITE OR CARER SUPPORT CLAIMS.

Our property is secure to reduce the dangers to wandering residents and our animal from the nearby road.  

We are all getting into Christmas mood with our facility starting to look the part....

Camellia court offers a lovely facility in Papanui with outdoor area for the residents. We pride ourselves in our warm and family orientated environment and the passion and commitment of our staff to provide the best care possible to your loved ones. 

Southland Sushi and that Southern Charm welcome our new Care Home Manager!

In true Southland fashion, residents at Bupa Ascot Care Home inducted their new care home manager with something she had never tried before – a fresh batch of cheese rolls.

With an eager crowd watching her, Charmaine Knight thanked the residents for her first cheese roll experience, hosted at the care home on this week.

"I didn't like swedes, but I could definitely eat these again," she joked.

After much debate over the best way to make the Southland food-favourite, care home resident Phyllis Beckett's recipe won the new manager's heart.

"I use onion soup powder, cheese, and Anchor evaporated milk, then you finish them off with butter once they're cooked, lots of it," Phyllis said.

Charmaine began her role in June after moving from Western Australia. "It was my first time in Invercargill, I hadn't even visited the place. I just turned up. Since then I've been really welcomed by the staff, the residents, and the residents' families from the minute I walked in the door. It's a great new adventure for me," Charmaine said.

After 21 years of working as a paramedic and in management roles for St John, Charmaine had spent the past four years working in community aged-care in Western Australia.

"I wanted to continue working in aged-care. My husband and I are used to always living and working remote, you can't get much further than Invercargill so it was a good opportunity for us."

With her "wealth of knowledge" in aged-care, she saw an opportunity to contribute "exciting new ideas" to the Bupa Ascot Care Home, she said.

"We're looking at evolving the dementia centre. The internal garden project was one of the first things we wanted to look at to incorporate more dementia-friendly areas for residents."

Plans to run a "Christmas train-themed" event had already sparked "fierce competition" between residents and staff, she said.

The most important part of her role was to support residents to live an amazing life, she said.

"That's what they should be doing at this point in their lives and it's my goal to make that happen."

If you'd like to know more about our new care home manager, Charmaine, please feel free to call us on (03) 217 5714.

Southland Sushi and that Southern Charm welcome our new Care Home Manager!

In true Southland fashion, residents at Bupa Ascot Care Home inducted their new care home manager with something she had never tried before – a fresh batch of cheese rolls.

With an eager crowd watching her, Charmaine Knight thanked the residents for her first cheese roll experience, hosted at the care home on this week.

"I didn't like swedes, but I could definitely eat these again," she joked.

After much debate over the best way to make the Southland food-favourite, care home resident Phyllis Beckett's recipe won the new manager's heart.

"I use onion soup powder, cheese, and Anchor evaporated milk, then you finish them off with butter once they're cooked, lots of it," Phyllis said.

Charmaine began her role in June after moving from Western Australia. "It was my first time in Invercargill, I hadn't even visited the place. I just turned up. Since then I've been really welcomed by the staff, the residents, and the residents' families from the minute I walked in the door. It's a great new adventure for me," Charmaine said.

After 21 years of working as a paramedic and in management roles for St John, Charmaine had spent the past four years working in community aged-care in Western Australia.

"I wanted to continue working in aged-care. My husband and I are used to always living and working remote, you can't get much further than Invercargill so it was a good opportunity for us."

With her "wealth of knowledge" in aged-care, she saw an opportunity to contribute "exciting new ideas" to the Bupa Ascot Care Home, she said.

"We're looking at evolving the dementia centre. The internal garden project was one of the first things we wanted to look at to incorporate more dementia-friendly areas for residents."

Plans to run a "Christmas train-themed" event had already sparked "fierce competition" between residents and staff, she said.

The most important part of her role was to support residents to live an amazing life, she said.

"That's what they should be doing at this point in their lives and it's my goal to make that happen."

If you'd like to know more about our new care home manager, Charmaine, please feel free to call us on (03) 217 5714.

Southland Sushi and that Southern Charm welcome our new Care Home Manager!

In true Southland fashion, residents at Bupa Ascot Care Home inducted their new care home manager with something she had never tried before – a fresh batch of cheese rolls.

With an eager crowd watching her, Charmaine Knight thanked the residents for her first cheese roll experience, hosted at the care home on this week.

"I didn't like swedes, but I could definitely eat these again," she joked.

After much debate over the best way to make the Southland food-favourite, care home resident Phyllis Beckett's recipe won the new manager's heart.

"I use onion soup powder, cheese, and Anchor evaporated milk, then you finish them off with butter once they're cooked, lots of it," Phyllis said.

Charmaine began her role in June after moving from Western Australia. "It was my first time in Invercargill, I hadn't even visited the place. I just turned up. Since then I've been really welcomed by the staff, the residents, and the residents' families from the minute I walked in the door. It's a great new adventure for me," Charmaine said.

After 21 years of working as a paramedic and in management roles for St John, Charmaine had spent the past four years working in community aged-care in Western Australia.

"I wanted to continue working in aged-care. My husband and I are used to always living and working remote, you can't get much further than Invercargill so it was a good opportunity for us."

With her "wealth of knowledge" in aged-care, she saw an opportunity to contribute "exciting new ideas" to the Bupa Ascot Care Home, she said.

"We're looking at evolving the dementia centre. The internal garden project was one of the first things we wanted to look at to incorporate more dementia-friendly areas for residents."

Plans to run a "Christmas train-themed" event had already sparked "fierce competition" between residents and staff, she said.

The most important part of her role was to support residents to live an amazing life, she said.

"That's what they should be doing at this point in their lives and it's my goal to make that happen."

If you'd like to know more about our new care home manager, Charmaine, please feel free to call us on (03) 217 5714.

Cancer Society's 'The Longest Day' Golf Challenge – 72 Holes. 1 Day.

Cancer Society’s ‘The Longest Day' golf challenge is a great way to support the Cancer Society and is a golfing endurance event that will test skill and stamina.

The cancellation of many of the Cancer Society’s fundraising events has caused a significant loss of income to help support people living with cancer. 

The Cancer Society’s ‘Longest Day Golf Challenge' is a great way to support the Cancer Society and is a golfing endurance event that will test skill and stamina. The challenge is to complete four rounds of golf—that's 72 holes—in one day to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

The Cancer Society invites golfers to dust off their golf clubs and get ready for The Longest Day golf challenge, raising money for people with cancer. Players tee off at sunrise and play through to sunset, making the most of daylight on the longest days of the year. Choose the day, the course, tell your mates and make the team—or do it solo.

Participants choose the day, the course, and the team - or play solo if they prefer. The longest day of the year is 21^st December, but participants can play any day in December or January that suits them.

Logan Middlemass from Cromwell completed the 'The Longest Day’ challenge at the Cromwell Golf Course to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Logan’s father was the head greenkeeper at Cromwell golf course when he was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer at 56 and passed away 18 months later. Logan completed the challenge in memory of his dad.

Ideally, participants choose a day when the golf course is as quiet as possible. It is recommended to avoid competition days and liaise closely with the Club Manager/team captain to plan the day as thoroughly as possible.

It is recommended to play in teams of 2-4 to hasten the play. This challenge is an actual test of endurance, but 72 holes are just more fun with friends! Create a team when you sign up or afterwards from your fundraising dashboard.

Every dollar raised through ‘The Longest Day’ will go towards cancer care in our community, education and awareness programmes, and life-saving cancer research.

Whether it's driving someone to treatment, free specialist advice and support for cancer patients, sitting with someone during their treatment, or accommodation when undergoing treatment far from home - the Cancer Society is there to help.

To register and find out more about The Longest Day golf challenge, visit longestday.org.nz

What to do in your garden in December

December in Your Garden

Gardeners should be working towards harvesting and garden displays for Christmas enjoyment. As holiday mode takes hold, enjoy relaxing evenings in the garden with a hose in one hand and a drink in the other!

Kitchen garden

This is a month of rapid growth so ensure you pay attention to watering, weeding, feeding and spraying.

Feed tomatoes once a week with a fast acting liquid such as Tui Organic Seaweed Tonic. Remove laterals (side growths) on tall tomato varieties as they grow and ensure they are firmly stalked. Water regularly.

Mulch around vegetable plants to conserve soil moisture, compost works well.

Protect plants from caterpillars with Diatomaceous Earth.

Flower garden

Sow your favourite seeds such as Ageratum, Cosmos, Cyclamen, Rudbeckia, Marigolds, and Zinnia.

Lift spring flowering bulbs once the leaves have died down completely, and store in a cool dry place.

Water gardens in the evening or early mornings, especially plants in containers which will dry out quickly in hot or windy weather.

Remove dead flowers from Roses to encourage new blooms.

Lawns

Raise the lawn mower up a level for the summer season. If cut too short, lawns will dry out too quickly.

Water lawns in dry weather and apply fast acting lawn food such as Tui Lawn Force to keep lawns fresh and green.

Container Gardening

Fill pots with flowering annuals such as Petunias, Marigolds, Phlox or Impatiens for a bright Christmas and summer display.

Use Waterwise Water Storage Crystals in potted plants to help them survive infrequent watering while you’re away on holiday. This can be added without repotting the plants.

DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH LOW VISION?

We supply a variety of LOW VISION DEVICES to help you (or your loved one) maintain independence and quality of life.

Take advantage of our special PRE-Christmas SALE

Click on the link below to find out more:

PRE-XMAS SALE

Our Resthome unit is being revamped to become a modern, light, bright and airy unit with up to date artwork and access to seating in the garden areas being updated.

Affordable Apartments Starting From $180,000 Available Now At
Ultimate Care Rosedale Village

Rosedale Village is for the 65+ and its well-appointed affordable accommodation is set amongst a well-established residential area in Albany which enjoys the backdrop of Bushlands Park. One of the benefits of living at Rosedale Village is the ability to choose the level of support you require.

Contact us today for more information or to schedule a viewing appointment
09 414 1144

www.rosedale.co.nz

Open Day Event 

Saturday 4 December 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Come along and join us for a personal tour of our Villas and Studios within Bishop Selwyn Village’s lovely surroundings.  
Our new Village Manager, Vicky Knipe, and our Village Coordinator, Jane Woodill, will be delighted to meet you. Bishop Selwyn Village is a safe place to call home.  

Our studios and villas offer large spacious rooms, modern kitchens and garden courtyards. You can also discover all the services we have to offer. Our residents enjoy a secure and quiet location with a homely, community feel. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

To find out more contact:  
Jane Woodill on 027 215 8220 or 03 379 4044

Ultimate Care Bishop Selwyn Village 
350 Selwyn Street, Spreydon

E: bishopselwyn@ultimatecare.co.nz

EVENT DATE SUBJECT TO THE CURRENT COVID-19 LEVEL

Registered Nurse Wanted

Great Part-time permanent opportunity!

• A work life balance with 2 fixed shifts & the opportunity to pick up extra shifts
• Competitive hourly rate
• Ongoing training and coaching
• Free onsite parking
• Friendly working environment 

About us:

St Joseph’s Home is operated by The Little Sisters of the Poor as part of their mission to meet the spiritual, physical, and psychological needs of elderly people of modest means.

We are a not-for-profit aged care organisation based in Herne Bay that takes pride in providing quality care to our elderly residents that reside with us. St Joseph’s Rest Home & Hospital is a small, modern, purpose-built rest home and hospital in a beautiful setting.

We pride ourselves on making a home for our residents and we hope you will too! Your work here can make a difference, come join us!

About the role:

We are looking for a motivated compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team and continue the mission of the Little Sisters of the Poor at St Joseph’s Home & Hospital in caring for the elderly with compassion and love.

• Permanent part-time role
• 2 fixed shifts per week and the possibility to pick up extra shifts
• Work in a beautiful location with free parking
• Competitive hourly rate
• Great working environment

About you:

To be successful in this role you will need to be a Registered nurse with current NZ practising certificate and be willing to pick up extra working hours.

You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Previous experience providing care to the elderly is desirable as is InterRAI and MediMap experience.

Job benefits and perks

In return we will offer a competitive hourly rate, payment of annual practising fee, free onsite parking and a friendly working environment. We provide ongoing training and coaching to ensure that you grow your skills, and you can make a difference in the lives of our residents with your compassion and care.

If you would like to apply, please click on the apply now button to submit your cover letter and CV. Any enquiries can be emailed to hr2@lspauk.co.nz

Renovations began at St Christophers in the first week of August. They stopped abruptly  when lockdown started. We are hoping that the traffic light system will open an opportunity for renovations to recommence very soon.

In the meantime we have been enjoying spring' s gift to our beautiful gardens and re-establishing as much contact with family and friends as we can under current restrictions. We look forward to welcoming everyone back safely, soon.

Contact  Donna 021 774586 for further information about Aroha House -

2 Vacancies available book now for November / December    
                 

Open Day Event

Saturday 13^th  November 1:00PM - 3:30PM

Come along and join us for a personal tour around our New Supported Living Apartments, at The Croft Retirement Village 12 Park Lane Timaru
Our  Village Manager, Carolyn Cooper, Enliven Liaison Manager, Caro Sexton-Phillips and  our team, will be delighted to meet you.
Bring along your family to experience all the services  we have to offer.

Become part of a connected, friendly, respectful community in a safe and secure environment while maintaining your independence and freedom.

Our 9 new apartments offer, modern open plan kitchen/dining/living with hideaway laundry and accessible bathroom facilities off the bedroom.  8 one bedroom , and 1 two bedroom options available

We look forward to seeing you there! 

To find out more contact:  
Caro Sexton-Phillips on 0274 408 598 or 03 687 1120

The Croft Retirement Village 12 Park Lane Timaru  

E: Carolyn.sexton-phillips@pssc.co.nz

www.pssc.co.nz

What do older workers want and need?

Should an employer consider an older worker to be aged 50+ or 55+ years onwards?

It was a pleasure to be able to join an online workshop today alongside Nelson-Tasman regional leaders, public service officials and hosted by the Office for Seniors, to contribute to the finalising of an Older Workers Employment Action Plan. Older workers make up around a third of our labour force. The 4 key objectives aim to ensure all older workers are able to access work that meets their needs, that they are valued and thrive in the workplace and can contribute fully to the economy. .. and yes, we also debated the above questions!

The draft Plan is open for feedback from businesses and individuals until 19 November at: Older Workers Employment Action Plan | Te Tari Kaumātua (officeforseniors.govt.nz) 

Coaching for Seniors

Third Age Solutions is available to coach older people who are wanting to plan ahead or to re-focus the third phase of their life.

One of Bev’s clients, Malcolm* in his late 70s, is pro-actively planning for the third phase of his life to allow for more time to do the things that he enjoys most. Afterall, if he plans to live to 100 then that's over 20 years of living on his horizon!

As part of his plan, Malcolm is wanting to create more time and space for his hobbies, and to not let daily routines takeover too much of his time. He appreciates the regular coaching check-ins (set to suit at a pace which best fits for him), to discuss his progress and pick-up new ideas on how to approach his plans. He feels more energised and focused on the areas of his life that bring the most pleasure to him.

Contact Bev to discuss how she can assist with coaching a senior person. 

Providing professional, trusted and caring services to seniors.

*name changed for anonymity

On the 27 February 2020 our team were invited to present to the Wairarapa District Health Board because Lyndale Care has a reputation as a stand-out facility in the Wairarapa.

The photo below is of our competent clinical team at Lyndale.

We weave our magic on all types of upholstery

Senior Move Managers have helped thousands of families move into their new home.

As we specialise in working with Seniors, we know and understand the difficulties surrounding such a significant move.

Mention you saw this ad on Eldernet and you will receive a 10% discount on all move management services.*

*Exclusions & conditions apply.

Scott Holland Healthcare is an affiliate of the original research proponent of Montessori care for elderly and persons with dementia Dr Cameron J Camp. He is the Director for the Center for Applied Research in dementia - CARD and will conduct the certification training through Scott Holland Healthcare in New Zealand. 

To enrol for the training go to www.scottholland.co.nz

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We are proud of our facility and take a pride in the services that we deliver to our residents and families.

Our hospital unit will be having an addition giving us more dining room and activities space. We are looking forward to having this extension completed in the new year.

Catherine Lodge is looking forward to xmas!

Catherine Lodge wishes all the best to families and friends over the holiday period!

All the residents at Catherine Lodge are ready to relax, enjoy the warm indoor cheer and summer season, with Gardens being ready for planting! :)

Run by a charitable trust, Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital has been providing care for over 110 years of experience to the elders of Auckland.  As an Eden Alternative home, we know that it is vital to both give and receive care – as staff and as residents.  We love those moments when residents provide care to each other – whether it be making a cup of tea or, as in this gorgeous photo, picking flowers from our gardens to help a resident celebrate their birthday in lockdown. 

Run by a charitable trust, Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital has been providing care for over 110 years of experience to the elders of Auckland.  As an Eden Alternative home, we know that it is vital to both give and receive care – as staff and as residents.  We love those moments when residents provide care to each other – whether it be making a cup of tea or, as in this gorgeous photo, picking flowers from our gardens to help a resident celebrate their birthday in lockdown.