De Blauwe Tulp - Dutch Aged Care – NAASA

Spring edition September – November 2015
Dutch Aged CareNAASA
PO Box 350
Park Holme SA 5043
Rembrandt Court
1 Madras Street
Oaklands Park SA 5046
Phone: 8198 0300
Community Services
Southern office
1 Madras Street
Oaklands Park SA 5046
Phone: 8198 0300
Northern office
21 Greenfields Drive
Green Fields SA 5107
Phone: 8198 0300
De
Blauwe
Tulp
Volume 7 , Issue 1
Special
features :

Book Launch
of ‘Dutch
Odyssey’

Enduring
Power of
Guardianship
(EPG)

10% discount
coupons for
“Hot Dutch
meals”

Travel
discount to
Holland /
Portugal
NB: NEW NUMBER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Community
Update
Quality Update
Highlights last
season
Wist U dat?
In the Spotlight
The Dutch Cook
book
Er op Uit
Retirement
Jokes
Prikbord
www.naasa.org.au
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Community Update
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From the Manager Community Services
Goede dag allemaal,
The year is moving by quickly with winter past and spring in the air. It’s a time for
getting out and about and being active. We encourage our community clients to think
about activities that they enjoy and discuss these with us, so that we can offer them in
our small groups program. Please call our coordinators on 8198 0300 to consider
opportunities, or put your name down to participate in any group activities in the
coming months. Examples of what we do in the small groups are in the pictures
below.
Whyalla
Uit en
Thuis
Dutch
Aged Care
Any enquiries
please Contact
Lois Howard
Mobile: 0458 566 826
Mt
Gambie
Uit en
Thuis
Dutch
Aged Care
Any enquiries
please Contact Nel Jans
Mobile: 0431 885 507
Activities have included, visits to the theatre to see Mary Poppins, trips to the zoo,
Botanic gardens, Art gallery, various museums, billiard tournaments, Glen Ewin Estate
and the Barossa Valley.
There has been a delay in informing our clients of the upcoming changes to Home and
Community Care which will be changing to the Commonwealth Home Support
Program. We had employed Meral Nieman to visit and inform our clients,
unfortunately Meral was unable to fulfill that role due to other commitments. Instead
we recently employed Isabelle, a lovely young woman from Belgium to visit
community clients. She will contact many of you shortly.
Readers are also encouraged to visit our Facebook page which is constantly updated
with events and news from Dutch Aged Care. Just search for us under Dutch Aged
Care.
Met vriendelijke groeten en tot ziens.
Marius Van Helden
Community Manager
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Quality Update
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From the Quality Team
NAASA QUALITY & RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
An overview of tools used by the Quality & Risk Team to monitor, evaluate and report
quality & risk activities.
The system provides comprehensive reporting processes to The Board, CEO,
Leadership Team and all Departments.
Martyn Rowe / Marilena Tripodi
Quality Team
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Highlights last season
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The Auxiliary
The Rembrandt Court Auxiliary held its Annual General Meeting 9th July this year
where reports from the Chairperson, the Acting Secretary and Treasurer were tabled.
Details of our activities over the past twelve months were outlined in the Chair
person’s report, who thanked all the members for their support over that time.
The Acting Secretary also thanked the members for their contribution over the latter
months of 2014 and the first six months of 2015.
Seven (7) Klaverjassen afternoon functions were held over the last financial year
raising just under $1140, whilst the St. Nicolaas Day event in December last year
raised nearly $2400. During the last financial year the Auxiliary made a donation of
$3000 towards the balcony and outdoor furniture, and $1569 for a new palliative care
chair on wheels.
Do you have a little
spare time and are
interested in becoming
an important part of
our residents life?
Come and join our
great team of volunteer
members!
Please contact
Annelies - Social &
Recreational Team
Leader / Volunteer
Assist on (08) 8198
0300 to arrange an
interview.
* Important to note a
Police Clearance is
compulsory. We look
forward to hearing
from you.
At the A.G.M. only two (2) nominations to serve on our Committee for 2015/2016
were received, so the decision was made that our fund raising activities could not be
sustained, and accordingly the Auxiliary would cease operations!
The Auxiliary has been operating for 25 years and over that time approximately
$100,000 has been raised for the benefit of the residents of Rembrandt Court.
Frans de Rijk, the Chairperson of the N.A.A.S.A. board who attended our A.G.M.
complimented the work of the Rembrandt Court Auxiliary for their contribution for
such a long time!
Prior to the winding up of the Rembrandt Court Auxiliary, a donation of $2000 was
made to Rembrandt Court to upgrade and beautify the Special Care courtyard, and
our remaining funds ($1332,75) were transferred to the Rembrandt Court’s general
bank account.
Ken McLean
On behalf of the Rembrandt Court Auxiliary
PHOTO: VOLUNTEERS &
SOME
AUXILIARY
MEMBERS
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Highlights last season
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Social & Recreational Team
Hello everyone,
Our Art Group on Friday morning in the café has
expanded with a good number of residents who
are ‘colouring’, which is the latest trend and it
seems really good because it helps our residents to relax and unwind.
According to clinical psychologist Ben
Michaelis, ‘colouring’ is a stress free activity
that relaxes the amygdala (the fear center of
the brain) and allows your mind to get the
rest it needs. ‘Colouring’ has other indirect
health benefits as well. Doctors today
continue Carl Jung’s philosophy (Swiss
psychiatrist and psychotherapist) to use
‘mandalas’ for treatment for his clients
recommending the activity to combat
anxiety. It achieves mindfulness and can even
deal with trauma.
‘Colouring’ is a meditative activity by allowing participants to forget
their worries. Being able to live in the moment is a critical skill in
our increasingly demanding world and ‘colouring’ trains you to put
everything else aside for the time you spend doing it.
This usually – solo activity has also turned into a social one, because
you don’t need to concentrate very much when ‘colouring’ you can
talk too.
There are colouring clubs and colouring books which is now a normal
adult activity.
Groetjes,
7 Benefits of
Colouring:
1. Psychiatrists have
prescribed
Colouring to
patients for 100
years
2. Colouring gives
you a chance to be
social
3. Colouring reduces
stress and anxiety
4. Colouring trains
your brain to
focus
5. Colouring lets you
be you
6. Colouring helps
your fine motor
skills and vision
7. Colouring is free
decoration
Social & Recreational Team
“Colouring
time is
Calming
time”
Resource: www.7-reasons-adult-coloring
books
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EASY CRAFTS FOR SENIORS
More and more seniors are discovering the rewards of finding a new hobby or rediscovering a
pleasurable craft from their past. The difficulty isn't finding a craft to pursue, it's trying to
decide which one to try because there are so many choices.
Senior Activity Ideas
There are many easy crafts for seniors that allow those with limited
dexterity, low vision and other physical or mental limitations to enjoy the
creativity and feeling of accomplishment that crafting provides.
Crafting and Seniors
For many seniors, crafting has been a pastime they have enjoyed for most of
their lives. For others, they discovered the enjoyment and rewards of
crafting in their retirement years.
Regardless of whether a senior is new to crafting or has been crafting for a
lifetime, mental or physical limitations that often accompany aging make it
difficult for some seniors to enjoy certain crafts. However, by slightly
adapting the craft or using special equipment, most senior citizens are able
to once again enjoy a favourite pastime. There are a number of easy crafts
for seniors that many people didn't realize they would enjoy learning.
The Benefits of Crafts for seniors
The importance of arts and crafts activities for senior citizens extends far
beyond the creation of an object.

For seniors living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities or who are
members of senior citizen centers, making crafts brings people
together. It helps them to have a sense of belonging and develop
friendships.

Many seniors that live alone find making crafts an enjoyable way to
pass the time.

Crafting helps to keep the mind sharp and stimulated.

Working with crafts that involve using the hands, for example molding
polymer clay, helps to exercise the senior's fingers and hands.

Working on crafts reduces depression in some senior citizens.
Many More Crafts to Explore
...by slightly
adapting the
craft or
using special
equipment,
most senior
citizens are
able to once
again enjoy a
favourite
pastime.
As interesting as these arts and crafts are, there are so many more from which to choose. Knitting,
crocheting, candle making and painting are a few more options to consider. Remember, there's no
law against having more than one hobby, so seniors can try out any arts and crafts that interest them
and continue with the ones they like best.
Popular Arts and Crafts for Seniors
Many crafts are suitable for a range of abilities. Seniors can choose the ones they find the most
comfortable and enjoyable.
E.g. One-Stroke Painting
Many seniors are discovering the relaxing and creative hobby of one-stroke painting. With a few
simple techniques, it is easy to create beautiful flowers, unique designs, butterflies and birds.
NB: Desiree our Social and Recreational officer holds painting classes with Rembrandt Courts
residents once a week. They produce beautiful work proudly displayed on our office wall.
Source: http://seniors.lovetoknow.com/Arts_and_Crafts
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of interest for the seniors, or work with any
theme. Music or movies; War time; Europe history;
Art; Food and drink; Sports, the lists are endless.
Games for seniors are very beneficial because (The Blauwe Tulp quarterly newsletter regularly
has a ‘Trivia Pursuit’ section in Dutch. See
they can improve a seniors quality of life.
Laughter has its own benefit but games can also questionnaire below.)
help improve memory, dexterity, reduce stress
and remove a sense of isolation. Here are some Group and Party Games
games to keep in mind for the seniors in Aged These can be the most fun and really help to pull
Care. Some are more suited to the elderly with the less expressive out of their shell.
some independence. Others are better suited to
low functioning seniors and seniors with vision Puzzles
Puzzles of all kinds (Large to small pieces) are
impairment, arthritis and dementia challenges.
great for exercising the mind and challenging
focus, dexterity and cognition.
Brain Games and Mind Games
GAMES OR GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR THE
ELDERLY – HOW IT HELPS YOUR MEMORY
Brain games for seniors are obviously good for
exercising the mind and sharpening awareness Sing-a-long
The “Sing-a-long” of all the old songs is a great
skills.
game that folks of all different functioning levels
can still be engaged. (At Rembrandt Court the
Memory Games
Games like this can help a senior maintain residents enjoy hearing the old songs played and
cognitive functioning longer when they suffer from love reminiscing to the old Dutch folk songs they
sing as a group led by a Social and Recreational
Alzheimer's or other dementia.
Team member.)
Word Games
Word games are good for exercising the mind and
maintaining, or increasing vocabulary. These
games are good for groups and for individuals on
their own.
Dice and Card Games
Dice can be usually handled quite easily by
everyone, even those with arthritis. Larger dice
are available too. Cards can be a little more
difficult to hold, but come in larger sizes for the
visually impaired.
Bingo Games
Bingo games, bingo game supplies, bingo board
games. So many options when it comes to bingo.
(Rembrandt Court holds a weekly ‘Bingo’
Board Games
Board games have large pieces and small pieces
and depending on the game, some may not be able
to play as easily as others. But it is a great way to
get another senior, more capable, to help those
that need assistance. The one helping feels a
sense of helpfulness and the one helped may feel
appreciative that someone would help and allow
them to feel a valid participant in the game.
Senior Trivia Games
Trivia for seniors are a great group activity. The
possible answers can generate laughter and
stories, as well as some funny answers to
questions. Trivia can also cover any subject area
Trivial Pursuit Questions Answers on page 14
Q1: Welke Australische stad heeft dezelde naam
als de Spaanse meisjesnaam Adelheid?
Q2: Welke Populaire bijnaam hadden de Engelse
soldaten in WO I en II?
Q3: Welke naam hoort bij Pommetje?
Q4: Welke Indiaanse held is een schepping van
Karl May?
Q5: Hoeveel procent van het aardoppervlak is
met water bedekt?
Q6: Waarin eindigt een schaakwedstrijd, als een
speler geen geoorloofde zet meer kan doen?
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Enduring Power of Guardianship
(EPG)
more of your enduring guardians was
unable to continue in the role.
The scope of authority given to your
enduring guardian is determined by you
Prior to July 2014 it was possible to make
when you make your EPG.
an enduring power of guardianship. This
You may authorise your enduring guardian
form of advance care directive is no longer to make the same range of decisions as a
available. An enduring power of
plenary guardian, who is appointed by the
guardianship completed prior to July 2014 is State Administrative Tribunal.
still legally effective. Or you can complete a This would enable your enduring guardian
new Advance Care Directive to replace it.
to:
Go to SA website- https://www.sa.gov.au/
 decide where you live, whether
topics/seniors/legal-issues/power-ofpermanently or temporarily
attorney-and-advance-directives
An Enduring Power of Guardianship is a
legal document that authorises a person of
your choice, to make important personal,
lifestyle and treatment decisions on your
behalf should you ever become incapable of
making such decisions yourself. This person
is known as an enduring guardian.
An enduring guardian could be authorised to
make decisions about things such as where
you live, the support services you have
access to and the treatment you receive.
An enduring guardian can not be authorised
to make property or financial decisions on
your behalf.
To make an Enduring Power of Guardianship
you must:


decide who you live with

decide whether or not you work and, if
so, any matters related to that work

make treatment decisions on your behalf
to any medical, surgical or dental
treatment or other health care (including
palliative care and life-sustaining
measures such as assisted ventilation
and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)

decide what education and training you
receive

determine who you associate with

commence, defend, conduct or settle
any legal proceedings on your behalf,
except proceedings that relate to your
property or estate

advocate for and make decisions about
the support services you access
be 18 years of age or older

have full legal capacity (this means you
must be able to make a formal
agreement and understand the
implications of statements contained in
that agreement).
The person you appoint as your enduring
guardian must also be 18 years of age or
older and have full legal capacity.
You can appoint more than one enduring
guardian as joint enduring guardians, but
they must act jointly which means they
must reach agreement on any decisions
they make on your behalf. If you plan to
appoint more than one enduring guardian it
is important you consider their ability to
work together on your behalf.
The Public Advocates recommends you
appoint no more than two joint enduring
guardians.
You may also appoint substitute enduring
guardians who would take over decisionmaking responsibilities in the event one or
Source: http://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au

seek and receive information on your
behalf.
Alternatively, you may restrict the decisionmaking authority of your enduring guardian.
For example, you may authorise your
enduring guardian to make decisions about
any treatment you receive, but not about
where you live or who you associate with.
When making an Enduring Power of
Guardianship you must also determine the
circumstances under which your enduring
and substitute enduring guardians will act.
For example, you might direct that your
enduring guardian act only
when they are in the same
State as you.
Last updated:
18-Aug-2015
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In the Spotlight
Author: Elly Anderson
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Author: Nel Jans
Dutch Oddysey is a collective history of Dutch migration, based on the experiences of families who settled in the South East
of South Australia from the late 1940s onwards. Nel Jans and Elly Anderson spent five years seeking out stories from first
and second generation migrants for this book and expanded their search by scouring archives to complement their collection.
The stories are touched by examples of courage, hardship, humour, determination and achievement. Community initiatives
and cultural events that evolved to support the newcomers are also documented to provide a more complete picture of this
story of the Dutch.
It is an important socio-economic as well as an historical record of the trials and tribulations of a courageous people making
a major life transition and risking all for a dream of a prosperous
and happy future in a far distant land - Frans de Ryk, Chairperson,
Dutch Aged Care NAASA.
A collection of family memories intertwined with the cultural,
economic and social history of Dutch people - predominantly post
Second World War migrants- to the South East of Australia. The 40
chapters cover diverse areas, not only family events. Reading
through the stories does give the reader an element of surprise /
delight when the mood and/or topic shifts abruptly - Professor Tina
Koch member of the Board of Directors NAASA / Adjunct Professor
Flinders University.
Accounts that speak of the hardships and astonishing deprivations
endured upon arrival and stories of new friendships and the growing
appreciation of the optimism, resilience and resourcefulness of their
new fellow compatriots - Jeltje Fanoy, Dutch-Australian migrant
poet.
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METHOD
Make a bouillon with the beef/veal and add 2/ 3
stock cubes to taste
KROKETTEN - DUTCH CROQUETTES RECIPE
Ingredients:
600 gram Veal / beef (chopped into small pieces)
60 gram Butter (4 Tbspns)
60 gram Flour (1/2 cup)
1/2 litre (2 cups) bouillon / stock made from the
beef/veal
Pepper, salt, nutmeg to taste
1 onion chopped
Parsley chopped
3 eggs whipped
breadcrumbs
(for crumbing kroketten / croquettes)
To make the Roux:
Put butter in pan add onions—fry until light
brown/soft.
Add flour then add bouillon to make a smooth
mixture
Add meat that has been cut very small.
Add spices and parsley
Place the ragout in the fridge for a few hours
Cut the kroketten / croquettes in shape and dip in
egg then breadcrumbs (repeat this a few times)
Refrigerate before cooking kroketten
Heat oil to deep-fry in 180 oC/355 oF.
Fry the kroketten to a golden brown, about four
minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Home recipe from Lucien Westendorp
DUTCH PANCAKES / POFFERTJES RECIPE
METHOD
Ingredients
1.
2 cup self-raising flour sifted
2 tbs caster sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
3 egg
250 mls maple syrup *to serve
1 cup icing sugar *to serve
1 cup vanilla ice-cream *to serve
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Combine flour, sugar and salt into a large
bowl.
Add milk and water and mix with an electric
mixer until smooth, scraping sides if
necessary.
Add eggs and mix until combined and
smooth.
Heat poffertje pan and lightly grease
indentations.
Add the mixture until holes are full.
Cook for a few minutes then turn over.
Poffertjes are cooked when they are golden
brown and puffy.
Remove from pan and drizzle with maple
syrup, icing sugar and ice-cream.
Serve immediately.
RECIPE BY: Angel Dust
http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipe/little-dutch-pancakes
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If you are looking for a “Gezellig” and “Enjoyable” location to take friends or family to, consider the
two places listed below.
A few staff members, community clients and residents recently dined-in at ‘Sikko’s Pannekoekn Huis’
restaurant in Hahndorf and visited ‘The Dutch Pantry’ in Klemzig, reviewing them with high praise!
Both places serve authentic “delicious Dutch meals.”
Here is the bonus for All our readers...You will receive per coupon a 10% discount for
Hot meals only. Present the cut-out (below) on your next visit and enjoy their generosity. Bon–
appetite!
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72 O.G. Rd, Klemzig SA 5087
Phone:
(08) 8261 1095 or 0427 690 068
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Poffertjes)
Sunday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Hot food)
Saturday Poffertjes day
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3 RD
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201
5
Av
Anyone can place Christmas orders NOW from
the Dutch Shop - Christmas stock should be
available after Monday the 23rd November 2015
It is IMPORTANT you leave your contact details
with your order at reception.
Ria McKenzie will contact you for confirmation
and availability of stock.
Beef Kroketten / Dutch Croquettes
@ $1 each
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Trivial Pursuit Answers to questions from page
A1: Adelaide
A2: “Tommies”
A3: Horlepiep
A4: Winnetou
A5: Circa 70%
A6: In remise
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