Newsletter_March April 2016 (Recovered)

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Inside Q is a monthly publication from
Queensland Rehabilitation Services facilities
f o r R e s i d e n t s a n d S t a f f t o e n j o y.
W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G T H I S M O N T H
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R E S I D E N T / R E L AT I V E M E E T I N G S
6pm 13th April
10.30am 8th April
1.30pm 21st April
11.00am 28th April
Uniting Church
Catholic Communion
10:00am 3rd April
C H U R C H S E RV I C E S
Catholic Service
Uniting Service
10.45am 26th April
10:30am 5th April
Uniting Service
Citipointe Service
10.45am 12th & 27th April 10:30am 12th April
Communion every
Monday morning
there will be no Uniting Church
Services until a replacement
clergy can be provided.)
Anglican Church Service
11.00am 12th April
Catholic Communion
9.30am 7th April
Catholic Communion
10.00am 17th April
Anglican Service
Catholic Mass
10.00am 27th April
Catholic Service
10.30am 19th April
10.30am 19th April
Catholic Communion
9.30am 20th April
EVENTS
Tuesdays Robyn the hairdresser
visits
Wednesdays St Laurence school visits
7th April
Kindy visit at the Court
22nd April
Anzac Day Service
27th April
Happy hour 3pm
7th April
Danis in concert
5th April
Patrick Mansfield
8th and 22nd April
Music Therapy with MT
Fiona &Sally
8th April
Jazz with David
21st April
ANZAC Service
28th April
Poetry group
14th April
Nathaniel Ford
14th April
Residents Planning
Meeting
21st April
Russell Island Singers
21st April
Residents Meeting
22nd April
Anzac Day Service
5th April
Music Concert with
Mary-Jane Carpenter
1st & 15th April
Singing Songbeams
22nd April
Happy Hour with Paul
Molony
12th & 26th April
Bus Trip to City Hall
22nd April
ANZAC Service
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Inside this issue:
Making decisions on health related matters – who and how
4
Protecting yourself from Scammers
6
QRS Update
8
Congratulations to QRS employees
8
QRS Feedback Information
10
Court & Lodge Chronicles
11
Highlighted schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential and Home
11
The final Janine's Journal
12
Lifestyle at the Brook
14
casa dámore
16
Lifestyle at casa dámore
17
Marebello Leisure & Lifestyle
19
Con Noi Apartments
22
Quirky Q
24
Leo F
7th
Glynn K
2nd
Leatrice H
18th
Mary K
4th
Henricus C 12th
Ronald G
10th
James W
3rd
Jessica T
19th
Patricia M
6th
Kenneth B
22nd
Janet S
11th
Betty D
7th
John M
21st
Giuseppe D
8th
Beryl T
22nd
Giacinta S
18th
Margaret M
10th Kathleen W
22nd
David C
11th
Thomas O
28th
Clive G
10th Antonia F
23rd
John T
12th
30th
John M
25th
Valda M
30th
Jean K
11th
Katrina K
25th
Beverly R
26th
Ada P
14th Doris W
June R
28th
Douglas N
14th
Bruce D
30th
Isabel M
16th
I M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N
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Making Decisions on Health Matters
Wasn’t last month’s Inside Q newsletter article on “Who Can Make a Decision?” fascinating. (I think there
might be a sudden increase in Origami and “Let’s watch the paint dry” classes). So to follow on as promised,
this brief article covers making decisions on health related matters – who and how. In the last article I talked
about Advanced Health Directives, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Statutory Health Attorneys and Advanced
Care Planning. If a person has a number of documents (for example an Advanced Health Directive and
Enduring Power of Attorney) and/or a number of family members who wish to make decisions on behalf of an
impaired resident, then the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 says the priority in decision making is:
1)
Advanced Health Directive (AHD)
2)
If there is no AHD, then it is the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA).
3)
If there is no AHD or EPOA, then it is the Statutory Health Attorney.
So what are these documents?
Advanced Health Directives
There could come a time when you are seriously ill, unconscious or unable to communicate and critical
decisions about your health care would still need to be made. An Advanced Health Directive allows your
wishes to be known, and gives health professionals direction about the treatment you want. An Advanced
Health Directive (AHD) is a formal set of instructions for your future health care. Sometimes called a ‘living
will’, it’s used if you become unable to make decisions due to illness or incapacity.
What does it cover?
You can use your AHD to express your wishes in a general way, such as stating that you would want to
receive all available treatment. You can include relevant information about yourself that health professionals
should know, such as:
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special health conditions,
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allergies to medications,
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religious, spiritual or cultural beliefs that could affect your care.
You can give specific instructions about certain medical treatments; for instance, you might feel strongly
about whether or not you want to receive life sustaining measures to prolong your life.
These include:
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Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, to keep your heart beating,
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assisted ventilation, to keep you breathing if your lungs stop working,
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artificial nutrition and hydration.
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What about my views and wishes?
You can use your AHD to outline your views about the quality of life that would be acceptable to you. For
instance, you might decide to specify that you would like life sustaining measures withheld or withdrawn in
certain situations, such as if you were to have:
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a terminal illness for which there is no known cure nor chance of you recovering,
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severe and irreversible brain damage so that you are unable to communicate,
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an illness or injury so severe that there is no reasonable prospect that you will recover.
It is your legal right to refuse any medical treatment.
What about my personal decisions?
If you do not already have an Enduring Power of Attorney, then your AHD includes a section where you can
appoint an attorney for health/personal matters. An attorney is someone who will make decisions for you, and
can be a family member, friend or someone else you trust to act in your best interests. You can choose more
than one person if you like, and set special terms for their decisions, such as they must all agree or that a
majority view is enough.
Your attorney will be able to give instructions on health matters that your AHD might not cover, and also
make personal decisions, such as where you might live. You can set limits to the powers of your attorney –
for instance, restricting them from consenting to certain procedures – or give them detailed information about
your personal wishes that you would like them to follow.
Powers of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a formal document giving another person the authority to make personal and/or
financial decisions on your behalf.
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Personal decisions relate to your care and welfare, including your health care, (for example,
deciding where or with whom you live or consenting to medical treatment).
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Financial decisions relate to the management of your finances (for example, paying your bills
and taxes, selling or renting your home, using your income to pay for your needs or invest your
money).
There are 2 types of Power of Attorney:
1.
General Power of Attorney (which is only valid for a limited time, or a limited event or, until a
person loses capacity) and
2.
Enduring Power of Attorney (which is the most common type used in a residential care setting)
In next months edition we will continue with information on Powers of Attorney, Statutory Health Attorneys
and Advance Care Planning. For further information on any of the topics covered please visit the Office of
the Public Guardian website (www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au).
Brian Sharp - Quality & Compliance Manager
WHO MAKES THE
DECISIONS?
Quirky Q Answers:
Turn the 7 around and place it on top of the 1 on the right side of
the equal sign, to turn this 1 into a 4.
Add a line to make a 4 from the first plus sign
87 (view the image upside down).
9 dot line solution
I M P O R TA N T I N F O R M AT I O N
Scams come in all shapes and sizes. Have you
received an offer that seems too good to refuse?
Perhaps a request to help someone in trouble or
donate to a good cause? Or even an invitation to
‘befriend’ or connect with an online admirer?
Scammers know how to press your buttons to get
what they want.
The following information is sourced from the
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
website and Scamwatch.
About scams
Scams target people of all backgrounds, ages and
income levels. Every year scams cost Australians
millions of dollars and cause considerable harm.
The ACCC has seen the devastating effects scams
can have on people and their families. One of the
best ways to combat this type of fraud is to stay one
step ahead of the scammers by being aware of
scams and how to protect yourself.
Types of scams
Unexpected money
Scammers invent convincing and seemingly
legitimate reasons to give you false hope about
offers of money. There are no get-rich-quick
schemes, so always think twice before handing over
your details or dollars.
Unexpected winnings
Don't be lured by a surprise win. These scams try to
trick you into giving money upfront or your personal
information in order to receive a prize from a lottery
or competition that you never entered.
Fake charities
Scammers impersonate genuine charities and ask for
donations or contact you claiming to collect money
for relief efforts after natural disasters.
Dating & Romance
Scammers take advantage of people looking for
romantic partners, often via dating websites, apps or
social media by pretending to be prospective
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companions. They play on emotional triggers to get
you to provide money, gifts or personal details.
Attempts to gain your personal information
Scammers use all kinds of sneaky approaches to
steal your personal details. Once obtained, they can
use your identity to commit fraudulent activities such
as using your credit card or opening a bank account.
Threats & extortion
Scammers will use any means possible to steal your
identity or your money – including threatening your
life or 'hijacking' your computer.
Protect yourself
Be alert to the fact that scams exist
When dealing with uninvited contacts from people or
businesses, whether it's over the phone, by mail,
email, in person or on a social networking site, always consider the possibility that the approach may
be a scam. Remember, if it looks too good to be true,
it probably is.
Know who you're dealing with
If you've only ever met someone online or are unsure
of the legitimacy of a business, take some time to do
a bit more research. Do a Google image search on
photos or search the internet for others who may
have had dealings with them.
Do not open suspicious texts, pop-up windows or
emails – delete them.
If unsure, verify the identity of the contact through an
independent source such as a phone book or online
search. Don't use the contact details provided in the
message sent to you.
Keep your personal details secure
Put a lock on your mailbox and shred your bills and
other important documents before throwing them out.
Keep your passwords and pin numbers in a safe
place. Be very careful about how much personal
information you share on social media sites.
Scammers can use your information and pictures to
create a fake identity or to target you with a scam.
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Keep your mobile devices and computers secure
Here are some of the statistics reported by
Always use password protection, don’t share access
with others (including remotely), update security
software and back up content. Protect your WiFi
network with a password and avoid using public
computers or WiFi hotspots to access online banking
or provide personal information.
the ACCC’s Scamwatch site so far in 2016
Choose your passwords carefully
Choose passwords that would be difficult for others
to guess and update them regularly. A strong
password should include a mix of upper and lower
case letters, numbers and symbols. Don’t use the
same password for every account/profile and don’t
share your passwords with anyone.
Beware of any requests for your details or
money
Never send money or give credit card details, online
account details or copies of personal documents to
anyone you don’t know or trust. Don't agree to
transfer money or goods for someone else: money
laundering is a criminal offence.
Amount lost
$4,844,077
Number of reports
5227
Reports with
financial losses
4.7%
Gender
Not stipulated 45.6%
Female 29.1%
Male 25.3%
Type of Scam
DON'T give your credit
card details out on the
telephone.
Microsoft DOES NOT
call you if you have
computer problems,
NEVER allow anybody
to connect to your
computer!
Banks DO NOT email
you asking you to log
into your online banking
account and verify your
details!
You don’t have a long
lost family member in
Nigeria who left you a
$100,000,000!
Phone 47.6%
Email 22.9%
Be careful when shopping online
Not provided 16.9%
Beware of offers that seem too good to be true, and
always use an online shopping service that you know
and trust. Think twice before using virtual currencies
(like bitcoin) - they do not have the same protections
as other transaction methods, which means you can’t
get your money back once you send it.
Mail 5.6%
Internet 2.4%
Social networking 2.1%
Text message 1.5%
Even people you meet
online and form a
‘relationship’ with can
rip you off.
BE SMART - BE SAFE
ASK QUESTIONS
SEE PROOF
VERIFY DETAILS
In person 0.5%
NEVER share your personal,
banking or taxation details
unless you can personally
verify the person or
organisation asking.
Q R S O P E R AT I O N S U P D AT E
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Hello everyone,
Greetings one and all,
Thank you for responding to the resident and relative surveys again this year. Surveys are one of our regular
and important mechanisms to get your feedback on how we are doing. Results from the January survey
demonstrated that there is a percentage of improvement in satisfaction in most areas. Overwhelmingly
reported is the comments of the friendly and helpful staff. The individual breakdown of all comments can be
read at your individual homes. The surveys are completed 6 monthly, however in between the surveys there
is an active compliments, comments and complaints system “Share your experience” with in each home that
can be utilised as required. QRS welcomes feedback in any form on what we are doing right, and what we
can do better.
Marta Bozuta has resigned from Carindale Brook. QRS would like to sincerely thank Marta for the excellent
service and dedication she has given to Carindale Brook, it’s residents and their families and to our staff. We
wish her all the very best for her future. Currently, Hannah Ritchie is acting Facility Manager, please make
your self known to Hannah if you require any assistance.
You may notice new resident room name plates going up in all of our facilities over the next few weeks.
Whilst we cannot give the details the pictures and colours on the name plate due to ongoing resident privacy
considerations, they will provide information to our staff which will enrich care and safety to our residents.
Until next month
Jane Gosche ~ Operations Manager,
Brian Sharp ~ Quality Compliance & the Quality Team
At QRS we believe in maintaining our residents’ connections with their local communities and that it is an important part of enhancing quality
of life. We welcome volunteers into our care homes, encouraging you to share your passion, interests and skills with our residents.
Why Volunteer?
We know that 36 percent of Australia’s adult population currently volunteer – that is more than 6 million volunteers nationwide. People
choose to volunteer for a wide variety of reasons, however most agree the key motivating factor is that volunteering provides individuals with
a sense of purpose. Research indicates that volunteering can actually provide individual health benefits to volunteers, as well as social
benefits for its recipients.
As a QRS Volunteer, you have the opportunity to interact with our inspiring residents, allowing you to learn about their diverse experiences
and life stories.
We understand that everyone is different and that volunteers have a wide variety of skills and passions they could share with our residents,
giving them the opportunity to participate in new experiences and activities.
Volunteering provides you with very personal benefits; we hope you feel a sense of belonging within our community, and the joy of giving
back to the community, of helping others or a sense of being valued.
If you are interested in volunteering at one of our fantastic facilities please call
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Marebello - 07 3829 7100
Carindale Court / Lodge - 07 3343 1222
Carindale Brook - 07 3843 4657
Casa dámore - 07 3434 2700
for more information.
EMBRACE OUR MISSION
Ageing with Wellness - To support each person to maintain their independence, privacy, dignity and self-worth as they age.
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Be willing to invest the
time to make it just right
for me, a resident - a
person
Understand me, as a
person and the issues
that are affecting me
Go above the call of duty
– anytime - anywhere
Be outstanding at what
you do
Take responsibility from
beginning to end and
always follow up
Be a champion for
what’s right for our
residents
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12 x Employees Certificate IV in Leadership & Management
2 x Employees in Certificate IV Leisure & Health
3 x Employees Dementia Skill Set
6 x Employees 1st Semester Diploma of Nursing
9 x Employees Medication Skill Set
3 x Employees Palliative Care Skill Set
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QRS FEEDBACK
We value your feedback either positive or negative. If you wish to raise a concern about any aspect of the service QRS provides, please make your concern known to the Manager at your site via the “Share your Experience” form located in the foyer, in person, by phone or email. We will acknowledge your concern, investigate and respond to you as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to resolve the issue in a positive way for all parties. a) If you are not satisfied you can contact the Operations Manager or Quality & Compliance Manager on: (07) 3349 6702. b) If your concerns have not been addressed you are welcome to contact an external body, contact: 
Aged Care Complaints Commissioner: (07) 3360 2555 or 1800 550 552 
Queensland Aged and Disability Advocacy Inc on: (07) 3367 6000 or 1800 818 338 PAGE
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Court & Lodge Chronicles
Hello everyone,
I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter.
We are very sorry to say goodbye to Janine
James our Lifestyle Coordinator who is moving
on to a new challenge. Janine has made a
wonderful contribution at Carindale Court and
Lodge providing a wide range of activities and
support to our community. She is bravely taking
on new responsibilities on Mannus Island
working with refugees seeking asylum in
Australia and no doubt she will make a
significant contribution in that role as well.
During the coming months our wonderful team
of Yilmaz, Annette, Melissa and Rae will
continue to provide a variety of lifestyle activities
and exercises for everyone as usual. We are
seeking a senior Diversional Therapist to plan
and supervise the future lifestyle program and
will keep you posted about the appointment.
Coffee Shop - In the near future we are
planning to make changes to the coffee shop
operation. Both Annette and Melissa are
becoming more involved in the lifestyle program
and we are going to trial a self help coffee
machine service. The snack food and drinks
dispensers are both also being moved back
upstairs to the coffee shop area for easier
access. Annette and Melissa will still run
lifestyle activities from the coffee shop and we
hope this will provide an outcome that is the
best of both worlds.
Renovations - The Avenue Lounge has been
completed and looks fabulous. We now have a
beautiful room for dining and relaxing for the
Avenue residents to enjoy.
Work is due to commence on the first trial
ensuite renovation in Avenue Wing at Carindale
Court during the first week of April. Thank you in
advance everyone for your patience during this
work as there is expected to be some disruption
with noise during demolition, old building
materials being taken out the front entry and the
front patio will temporarily be unavailable.
Please follow the safety signs and do not enter
work areas during renovation.
Best wishes
Linda Nicholson
Manager
Carindale Court & Lodge
Some of the highlighted schedule of Fees
and Charges for Residential and Home
Care in place from 20th March 2016
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Full pensioners of the country celebrated
a $6.90 per fortnight increase.
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The daily care fee has increased to
$48.25 per day ($9.93/day for home care)
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The new threshold for assets to be left
with is now $46,500
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The first asset test threshold is now
$159,423 (note: this is relevant to the
value that a home is capped at, and the
point
where
a
person
becomes
supported/non-supported)
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The annual cap for the MTCF is now
$25,939 ($10,375 for home care), and the
lifetime cap has indexed itself up to
$62,255.
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The refurbished DAC rate is now $54.29
and the non-refurbished rate is $35.37
per day, resulting in an equivalent RAC of
$318,583 and $207,557
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The MPIR will has increased to 6.28% as
of 1st of April
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The final Janine’s Journal
Hello to you all,
Our residents have been
making all sorts of great
art and craft projects as
you can see from some
of the photos.
According to the calendar, summer has gone and we
are now into autumn although you certainly wouldn’t
know it by the lovely hot weather we are still
experiencing.
The month started
off well with a
concert by Dennis
and a sing-along,
as always great
fun… thanks
Dennis we look
forward to your
music every
month.
Its always fun to do
these activities with the
residents and they are
thrilled with the results.
Enid with her button butterfly
If you have any great
craft ideas or projects
you have enjoyed doing
please let us know and
we can try them here.
Anna and Max enjoying the concert
We were lucky
enough to have
Nathaniel come in
and play the flute
as he does every
month. This is
always a treat and
the residents are
taken down
memory lane with
Nathaniel's wide
range of songs.
Nathaniel entertaining the residents at the Court
We have had the boys from St Laurence’s College
visiting us again. This is always a great activity that
both the residents and the boys really enjoy and they
never seem to run out of things to talk about
between them. Great to see the younger generation
really connecting with our residents and the boys
enjoy hearing all their stories.
Another great new activity has been our Pet Therapy
with Sasha. Her visits really
put a smile on the faces of
our residents and she has
plenty of cuddles to go
around. Thanks to Brenda,
one of our great care
staff,who takes time out to
bring Sasha in for the
residents.
Les and Sasha getting to know each other
Our Easter Craft group
Margaret’s proud of her button
butterfly
This will be my last
Journal entry as I am
about to start a new
job and embark on a
whole new
adventure. I have
been fortunate to
obtain a position working in PNG with refugees and
leave for my first block starting at the end of March.
The beach at
Manus Island......
My new home
I have enjoyed
every minute
of my job here
and will miss
all the friends I
have made in
the staff,
residents and family members of QRS.
It has been a real privilege looking after the
residents at Court and Lodge and I will take them
with me in my heart when I go off on my travels.
Thank you everyone for your support, friendship and
encouragement these last three and a half years.
I am working a fly in and fly out job and will be home
every three weeks so will stay in touch and will be
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back to visit from time to time. Whilst we are
currently advertising for a new Lifestyle coordinator I
am happy to be leaving my position in safe hands in
the care of Yilmaz Atamer a member of staff who is
qualified in Diversional Therapy and very
enthusiastic to be taking up this role. I have no doubt
he will do an excellent job. Yilmaz is friendly and
approachable so please don’t hesitate to chat with
him and come to him with your ideas, concerns or
just for a chat at any time. Yilmaz will be assisted in
this role by the lovely Annette Makineste. Annette
you will know from the coffee shop and she will now
be based in Carindale Lodge looking after their
needs in the Lifestyle Department as well as helping
out Yilmaz across the facility when needed.
I hope you all had a safe and peaceful Easter with
your families and didn't eat too much chocolate. I will
now pass over to Yilmaz for a little introduction ….
Ciao for now
]tÇ|Çx ]tÅxá
Lifestyle Coordinator
Hi everyone I am Yilmaz and I will be taking over
from Janine in the interim and will be also assisting
the new Lifestyle Coordinator.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Janine
for her support and everything Janine has done for
the Court & Lodge over the years. I wish her all the
best in her new endeavours, we will all miss her.
I am looking forward to this exciting and challenging
role. Along with my colleagues Annette and Rae we
will do our best to tend to your needs, listen to your
ideas and try and make it all fun.
See you around
Answers on page 14
Yilmaz
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Lifestyle at the Brook
Hi everyone,
The Autumn season has just started and I thought it
would be a good time to catch up with what's been
happening during March and inform you about our
exciting upcoming events and some new dates for
your diary.
With the pleasant temperature we have been lucky
enough to go back to our sunshine morning walks.
It`s such a pleasure to hear how much our residents
enjoy the sun and the wild life outside.
Everybody wore something green on St Paddy's day
and we all had a great time while enjoying the music
of guitar player Darryn. Irish dancing, the taste of a
cold Guinness and delicious beef and Guinness pies
made our day so special and fun!!
On the 23rd of March we celebrated our Easter
parade whilst enjoying Sterle and his Tapestry
music. The day was a success and we all had a great
time!
I am very pleased to announce that our Ice Cream
mobile service has been very well received with
residents and staff very much involved.
One of the most important dates to keep in mind for
April is definitely the 25th. We will commemorate
ANZAC day while wearing rosemary as a mark of
respect for the day on which the Anzac landing at
Gallipoli occurred in 1915 .
The wearing of rosemary honours the memory of
those brave men and is also a symbol of loyalty and
friendship.
It will be a great opportunity to remember and
celebrate with your loved one on this particular day.
So please keep this date in mind and come along
and join us.
Just a reminder about our Resident & Representative
meetings held each month. All Resident’s and their
representatives are welcomed and encouraged to
attend these meetings. They are an opportunity to
provide suggestions, be informed and be involved in
our home.
Poetry Sessions with a local poetry and reading
group are also on every last Thursday of the month
to maintain and promote the artistic side of our
residents.
In conclusion, I would like to thank all staff and
family members at Carindale Brook for their
dedication and support to our activities. Your
contribution is always very much appreciated.
Until next time, stay safe, happy and
positive.
Con affetto,
Francesca Marchetti
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Residents enjoying and family enjoying the St Patrick day celebrations
Alice is loving her
Ice-cream
Residents enjoying the new
mobile Ice-cream service
John
blowing
out his
candle
Special
selection of
cakes for
John and
Shirley
Our Olga and Ray the leader of the poetry group
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Hello all,
Flu season has already started, notification
numbers to Qld Health are already up
substantially on the same period last year so I
would request all visitors utilise the alcohol rub
on entry and exit to casa d’amore. If you are
showing any symptoms at all please delay your
visit until you are symptom free.
I would like to take this
opportunity to
reacquaint you with
Shebby Doygun –
Administration.
Shebby
has
25
years
experience
working in Aged Care
and has also done
hands-on care during this period. Shebby can
assist you with anything that you may require,
clothes labelling, maintenance requests, menu
requests, other enquiries and she will get back to
you ASAP if she does not have the answer when
you are on site. Shebby works Monday to Friday
from 8.30am to 4.30pm and is contactable on the
main switchboard number of 3434 2700.
The Friends of Casa have evolved over the
three plus years that we have been operating to
a group of family and friends who assist at
functions. I would like to make mention some
specific people, Michael and Janet Quinn who
come along and assist at all of the events and
Denise Wheeler who comes weekly and runs
the Creative Arts program for residents. Their
efforts are much appreciated by the residents. If
you would like to attend events and assist
please contact myself or Sam Koch – Activity
Officer and we would gladly have you help on a I hope that you all had a happy Easter and I look
forward to seeing you all at our next Friends of
regular or one-off basis.
Casa event which will be an Afternoon Tea for
The latest event in conjunction with Friends of Mothers Day on Saturday the 7th May.
Casa was the Easter afternoon tea on Saturday
19/03, the entertainment was provided by Ciao,
Churchie Choirs and Community Chorale. The
residents loved this concert and special thanks
go to Jeffery and Jan Black who organised
them. Jeffery is the son of Lenore and the Manager
Director of Music at Churchie.
casa dámore
Ian Byron,
C A S A D Á M O R E A PA R T M E N T S
Hello everyone,
No sooner March had arrived, it finished with a
wonderful concert at the city hall consisting of
contemporary festive dance, traditional song
and fiery guitar. On our first trip earlier in the
month, we had the pleasure of listening to the
master of live looping “Linsey Pollak”, where he
demystified us with a range of home made
instruments made out of wacky and the
strange.
We were fortunate to have Nathaniel Ford visit
again presenting a special Autumn concert and
Sally and Fiona bringing us back down memory
lane with a range of toe tapping fun.
Our arm chair travel brought us through St
Helena Island – discovering the history of the
Island and Brisbane and then Hong Kong with
all of its colour.
St Patricks Day was celebrated with drink,
music and dance and a little green.
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where everyone grew up. We looked up photos
and history, which created a great discussion.
Throughout March we also ran an Easter Raffle
with little hampers filled with Easter eggs and a
toy rabbit.
The winners were:
Phyllis Stahlfast – Moller
Melody Langridge
Daphene Betts
Joe DaRin De Barbera
We finished the month with our annual “Activity
Planning Meeting”. Everyone certainly put on
their thinking cap. The results of the meeting will
be presented at April’s
Resident meeting.
Until next month,
Sam Koch
Leisure and Recreation
The Friends of Casa organised a special A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired two
afternoon tea, concert presented by the new dogs.
Churchie Choir combined with an Easter She asked, "What are their names?"
The blonde replied, "That one is Rolex, and that one is
Bonnet Parade.
Timex."
Once again we had international guests visiting
from Japan, hosted by the Langports English
College. We shared a cultural exchange of
song and origami.
Her friend said, "Whoever heard of someone naming dogs
like that?"
"Helllooo?" said the blonde. "They're watch dogs..."
While leading a tour of kindergarten students through our
hospital, I overheard a conversation between one little girl
and an x-ray technician.
"Have you ever broken a
Our craft class was busy preparing for Easter, bone?" he asked.
making Easter Cards and Easter Bonnets "Yes," the girl replied.
ready for the Easter bonnet competition.
"Did it hurt?"
"No."
During our “Surfing the Net” program, we
"Really? Which bone did you
visited and discussed a range of places and break?"
topics. The big hit was looking up the places "My sister's arm."
C A S A D Á M O R E A PA R T M E N T S
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Bocce
Creative Arts
L to R:
Margaret,
Wrinkle, Lyn,
Pat, Mollie,
Valda,
Lorna,
Eileen,
Anna, Win
and Shirley
Easter Card
Making
(L to R) Coral,
Mollie, Eva,
Eileen,
Vivienne and
Reta
Music Concert
Nathaniel Ford
entertaining the
group with a
special Autumn
concert
Hanna with her sister visiting from
Germany
Each year a group of school boys
from Japan will visit here at Casa
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Singing
Songbeams
(L to R)
Margaret,
Christina,
Geoff, Betty
and Jean
Crowd being entertained by David Cheales
Meryl and Hermina
dancing up a storm
Lyn challenging one of the visiting
students in a game of chess
A small group of students teaching
Margaret, Malcolm, David and Meg
origami
Franco wearing
his samurai paper
hat
Keith, Graeme, John
Malcolm, Dereck, Geoff
with the team from the
Circle of Men. All
having a drink and
singing with Was on the
guitar.
These sessions are an
on going treat, many
enjoy
Every one wishing Helen a happy
birthday and enjoying the birthday
cake.
The birthday girl Helen
sitting as everyone sings
her happy birthday.
MAREBELLO
Leisure & Lifestyle
Hello to everyone
Leisure and Lifestyle
Many of us keep repeating the words,” it’s too hot, I wish summer would finish.” Just the other day I said much the same to a
resident and she quickly replied, “Darling we DO live in
Queensland!!!”
I could not help but laugh, a perfect example of logic , don’t you
think?
Since last we communicated, we have had the pleasure of
various performers including Sunshine Singers, Jazz with
David, C’est la vie (who is new to our program) and was
welcomed warmly by our residents. They asked if they could
return again and this has already been arranged. An enormous
thank you to Les Cornelius for coming relentlessly for many
years, residents enjoy the old time sing-a-long twice a month.
Recently a resident at Marebello Mr. Wilfred Ford, who is the
longest serving member of Probus Club Redlands received a
life long membership. This is the highest award bestowed by
Probus. The president of Probus (Redlands) attended along
with other members. Mr Ford’s wife and family were present for
the proud moment and a delicious morning tea was served to
celebrate the occasion.
The rain certainly did not hinder Tournament of the Minds where
Marebello hosted the second game of 2016. Thirty or so
residents from other nursing homes in the area participated
and Marebello was thanked for providing a wonderful event with
a quiz and beautiful morning tea. Who would have known that
the original colour of coca cola was….green! (One of the
brainteasers asked).
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Marebello Musings
For all the girls.
When I was in my younger days, I weighed a few pounds less
I needn’t hold my tummy in to wear a belted dress
But now that I am older, I’ve set my body free
There’s comfort in elastic where once my waist should be.
Inventor of those high heel shoes, my feet have not forgiven
I have to wear a nine now and used to wear a seven.
And how about those panty hose, they’re sized by weight, you
see
So how come when I put them on the crotch is at my knees?
I need to wear these glasses as the print is getting smaller,
And it wasn’t very long ago I know that I was taller.
Though my hair has turned to grey and my skin no longer fits,
On the inside I’m the same old me, just the outsides
changed a bit.
A couple decide they have to tighten their belts financially.
She says “You are spending $20.00 a week on beer, that
has to stop”.
A week later he says “Hang on you are spending $30.00 a
week on make-up”. “Yes” she replies “But that is to make
me look nice and attractive for you.”
He replies, “That’s what the beer was for!”
A man walks into a dentists office and says, “I think I’m a
moth”
The dentist replies “You shouldn’t be here, you should be
seeing a psychiatrist”
The man replies “I am seeing a psychiatrist”
The dentist says, “Well what are you doing here?”
The man says “Your light was on”
St Patricks Day unfortunately took a back seat this year to the
Electoral polling booth visiting to enable residents who are still
eligible a chance to cast their vote in the election. However, the
dining areas throughout the facility and the front foyer were appropriately decorated with a sea of green featuring the ‘wee Hello again,
people’ and all that encompasses Ireland. An Irish quiz and jovial uplifting music was the afternoon activity leading into the This month we have welcomed some new staff and,
with almost all having extensive previous
weekly happy hour, very fitting.
experience, they have hit the ground running and
Marebello would like to welcome our new volunteers who are are getting to know all of the residents.
already making a difference to residents and in the daily leisure
We would like to say goodbye to our Sr. Pat Pringle.
program. They state that they are finding volunteering a very
Sr. Pat has made huge contribution to the site, not
rewarding experience.
just through her work but also in the influence and
Coming up soon on the entertainment front are Drum for Life, mentoring she has provided to other staff through
Nathaniel and Patrick Mansfield. Patrick is a seasoned artist her many years with us. We admire her commitment
who has appeared on television and in movies and has the to nursing and continuous learning.
distinction of being born on a railway station in South Australia. This will be my last article for QRS as I am moving
As he likes to say, ‘ his mother was having a baby and the on as the needs of my family increase and require
Station Master was having kittens!!! (as the saying goes).
more of my attention. Thank you to all of our
See you next month,
residents and relatives for your support over the past
year.
Wendy Gavin
& the Lifestyle
Lizzie Sanders
EASTER 2016
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EASTER 2016
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C O N N O I A PA R T M E N T S
Hello to you all,
St Patrick’s Day 2016 was a buzz here at Con Noi. Almost
everybody wore green. The dining room was decorated
with the traditional green balloons and shamrocks and
Irish flags. The residents brought along some green cake
and green cream on scones, egg and lettuce sandwiches
and the fellows
brought
along
some Guinness.
Just to be sure, to be sure and to be sure that it tasted like the real
Guinness. We also had a wee Leprechaun or should I say Maurice the
Leprechaun and Judith. All had a great St Paddy’s day.
It is great to see the many activities at Con Noi. The first week of March, a
table tennis table arrived in the basement of the car park down by the
indoor bowls mat. This was great to see we had some willing participants
ready to have a game. By the way, I interrupted the indoor bowls game to
get the picture.
Every
Monday,
Wednesday
and
Friday the walking
group sets off at
6:00 am for their
walk of some 45
minutes.
On Monday’s, at 9:00 am Bruce Collins from “Heart Moves” comes
along for an hour of exercise. We have 10 Residents come along
and join in. Other activities, such as billiards and darts are enjoyed
by the residents and water aerobics commencing soon. It is just the
matter of stoking the heater in the pool up again.
We have received 2 pool chairs for around the pool that required
painting. We are thankful that Paul Land sanded the chairs and
Noel Sealey has “volunteered” to paint them. Thank you to Paul
and Noel.
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On Saturday 5 March, 17 residents were able to join Cross
Country Tours for The Apple and Grape Harvest Festival that
was held in Stanthorpe. We boarded the Bus at 8:50 am and
toured to Stanthorpe. We arrived at Stanthorpe at 12:00 noon.
There was a welcome lunch there for us supplied by the
Uniting Church. We were able to look at the displays in the
main street before the parade began at 2:00 pm. The parade
lasted for one hour before we were back on the bus to arrive
home at 8:00 pm. It was a great day but a long one. We were
all a buzz in preparation for our fashion parade by “Portofino”
which was held on 22 March. Six of our residents were models.
The Apartments are selling fast with many inquiries due to our advertising on Magic 882 Radio. With just 10
left to occupy, we are looking to be fully occupied by the second half of 2016.
For further information on Con Noi Apartments, you can give Allen a call on (07) 3843 4735 or
Mob 0418 588 468 to make an appointment or visit Allen at 30 Scrub Road.
QUIRKY Q
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FUNNY JUNK
Can you make the equation correct by moving just
one sign or digit to the other side of the equal sign?
(ANSWER PAGE 5)
Can you make the equation correct by placing just
one stroke? (ANSWER PAGE 5)
What parking spot
number is the car
parked in?
(ANSWER PAGE 5)
Upon completion of the
Canine Rehabilitation
courses, the student was
granted a dogtorate.
My first job was working in
an orange juice factory,
but I got canned because I
couldn't concentrate.
The dead batteries were
given out free of charge.
A plateau is a high form of
flattery.
Answer page 14
Nine dots are placed in
three rows of each three
dots, as shown in the
picture. These nine dots
must be connected by four
straight, connected lines
(i.e. without 'lifting up the
pen' in between).
How should the four lines
be drawn?
(ANSWER PAGE 5)
Across
1. Particle
5. Tennis stroke
8. Travel by horse
9. Large flightless bird
10. Part of a hull
11. Atmosphere
12. Vacant
14. Concur
17. Romanian currency
18. Molten rock
22. Lamentable
23. Overt
24. Metal-bearing mineral
25. Adjacent
Down
1. Biblical boat 2. Neckwear 3. Lyric poem 4. Noisy fight
5. Bound 6. Exclude 7. Entomb 13. Fruit 14. In addition
15. Cogwheel 16. Ill-mannered 19. Simian 20. Irritate
21. Insect
Answer page 17
Police were called to a day
care where a three-year-old
was resisting a rest.
* We told everyone you
are leaving because of
illness. The truth is, I'm
sick of you.
* Its not that you aren't a
responsible worker. In fact,
you've been responsible
for more disasters than
any one else in the place.
* Today I'm going to mix
business and pleasure.
You're fired!
* I've got good news for
you. You won't have to
worry about being late for
work 'ever again'.
* Tell me - how long have
you been with us not
counting tomorrow?