July 2015 Newsletter - Weeroona Aged Care Residence

July 2015 Newsletter
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Letter from Bronwyn
Inside this Issue
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Letter from Bronwyn
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Month in Review
2
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Resident Profile
7
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Volunteer Profile
8
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Cooking spot
9
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Resident Corner
10
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Birthday greetings
11
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Upcoming Special Events
11
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Word Search
12
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Notice Board
13
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Programs
14
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Praise & Complaints
15
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Feedback Form
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Now that we are into winter and families are purchasing
new clothes for relatives, please ensure all new clothing
is labelled. We have a clothes labelling service at
Weeroona for a small fee. If you require this service
please see Jane or Narelle at the front office.
The final stage of refurbishment has commenced in
Waratah. All families affected by room changes have
been and will be informed as required. I would like to
thank everyone for their patience. There is short term
inconvenience for long term gain. The refurbishment will
be a great benefit to all.
Grevillea & Banksia wings—Renovated Private room with
Ensuite
Grevillea & Banksia wings—Renovated shared 2 Bed room
Any families with queries in regards to the
renovations, please contact Bronwyn during
office hours.
All families will need to make sure that
residents have only the current seasonal
clothing at Weeroona to ensure belongings will
fit into the new wardrobes.
Until next month, keep on smiling
Bronwyn Sharp
(Director of Nursing)
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MONTH IN REVIEW
Our month has been very busy once again. We had our NAIDOC celebrations early
due to the dates coinciding with the school holidays and we wouldn't have had the
beautiful company of so many students and teachers.
Renovations are completed on the Grevillea and Banksia wings including the foyer
area. There have been many Tradies around this month ensuring the work was
completed prior to our accreditation.
We have had our accreditation and of course we passed with flying colours (lucky
they liked my boots!).
We have purchased iPad’s for each wing. Now its
time for Sue to bring me into the new millennium
(lol). Hope she has lots of patience. Nell is already
tech savvy so it is such a marvellous tool. We hope
the residents enjoy the technology also.
This month we had bus trips to the Rose Gardens and Wyangala. Our bus trips are
always a highlight for those who are able to attend and we always have a
wonderful time in the great outdoors.
Thanks to the choir who join us 2nd monthly. They are a delight to listen to.
Until next month,
Stay classy
Jan Harper
(Activity Officer)
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LADIES LUNCHEON OUTING
On Wednesday 3 June a number of our ladies participated in a bus trip to the Rose Gardens
Coffee House for lunch.
The ladies enjoyed a generous size meal of a melt, chips and salad with their cappuccino or tea.
Once again the staff at the coffee house couldn’t do enough for our ladies. The residents had an
enjoyable relaxing lunch in a very relaxing atmosphere before returning home to Weeroona.
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WYANGALA COUNTRY CLUB
On 17 June some of our residents went on a bus trip to Wyangala. It was a wonderful trip with the
residents commenting how beautiful the country side looks at this time of year.
The trip took us over the new road which is very windy.
The Country Club was good enough to open especially for us that day. We were served a choice of fish,
chips and salad or chicken schnitzel and vegetables and tea or coffee.
Thanks very much to Mary for the wonderful meal. Thanks to Jack for arranging to open the club
especially for us. We all felt very privileged having the whole club to ourselves. We shall definitely be
returning to Wyangala and we were grateful for the return invite.
Also many thanks to the Cowra Bus Service for their prompt response to our distress call in providing a
rescue bus.
All was resolved and we were back on our way after a little bit of hydraulics trouble which added to the
interest of the trip.
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NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS
On 18 June we celebrated a Koori Day with the pre-schoolers from Yalbillinga
coming to perform songs, dances and stories about their cultural heritage. We
were all delighted to be entertained by such lovely children. It was nice to see 6
teachers accompanying them.
A big thanks to Yalbillinga Preschool for the wonderful excursion. We hope you
enjoyed it as much as we did.
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GET RED FOR RED NOSE DAY
On Friday 26 June 2015 Weeroona held Red Nose Day to
help raise funds for a worthwhile cause. It was good to
see many staff members dress in red and support the
cause. Thank you to everyone for your generous
donations.
PAY IT FORWARD
A big thanks to the boys from St Raphael’s school who
paid us a visit, and as a gesture of thoughtfulness, brought
gifts of chocolates and handkerchiefs for some of the
residents. It was lovely to see them chatting and handing
out the gifts, which were greatly appreciated by the
residents. Thanks also to the parents who brought the
boys.
LATE MAIL
Nell, her daughter in law Allena and Granddaughter Bella came for a visit.
Allena cooked a Pilipino dish Bihon (noodles, cabbage, pork & carrot. Nell gave
each resident a taste of this beautiful dish. The residents really enjoyed this.
Nell’s daughter in law is going to teach her to cook it for us. Nell is called
“Lola” and David (Nell's husband) Lolo”. They also brought in the National
Dress for the Philippines. Very colourful and stunning. They showed us lots of
wooden artefacts and explained what and where they are made.
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RESIDENT PROFILE
JOYCE COLE
Joyce came to join us at Weeroona from Coleambally.
She is a delightful lady who is constantly caring for her friend ‘teddy’.
Joyce’s parents came form London and Manchester, England. Joyce was one of 5
children—a very happy family—always laughing and singing.
Joyce married Fred Cole who was an electrical sales person in Griffith. They like to
holiday at Hill End.
Joyce had worked in a maternity ward at Leeton.
Joyce had one daughter, Margaret. She has 5 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
Joyce will celebrate her 100th birthday in April 2016.
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VOLUNTEER PROFILE
ANGELA GILLARD
My name is Angela Gillard and I have been volunteering at Weeroona for about 2 1/2 years.
My husband, two children and I moved to Cowra 10 years ago from Engadine in Sydney,
however, I was born in Orange and lived my first 21 years at Forest Reefs.
I worked as a teacher’s aide for the first 7 years in Cowra, and when that job came to an end I
wanted something to do to serve the community.
I come in on Tuesday mornings for about 11/2 hours, doing a variety of activities such as hand and
feet massages, helping to decorate the halls for special holidays, helping with the Melbourne Cup
Sweeps and visiting with the residents.
I have met some lovely and fascinating people since being here and coming to Weeroona is one
of the highlights in my week and I will continue to come as long as circumstances permit (and if
you’ll have me!)
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COOKING SPOT
CHUNKY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
600g
gravy beef, trimmed, but into 2 cm pieces
1
medium (150g) brown onion, coarsely chopped
1
clove garlic, crushed
11/2 lt
(6 cups) water
250ml
(1 cup) beef stock
1
400g can diced tomatoes
2
trimmed celery stalks (200g), cut into 1 cm pieces
1
medium (120g) carrot, cut into 1cm pieces
STEPS
1.
Heat half the oil in large saucepan; cook beef, in batches, until browned.
2.
Heat remaining oil in same pan; cook onion and garlic, stirring until onion softens.
Return beef to pan with water, stock and undrained tomatoes; bring to the boil.
Reduce heat; simmer covered 11/2 hours.
3.
Add celery, carrot and potato to soup; simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or
until vegetables are tender.
4.
Add corn and peas to soup; stir over heat until peas are tender.
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RESIDENT CORNER
MRS ENA SNOW
Gwen Hervey and her son Darren from Picton have been coming up to the Gem &
Collectors Fair for a number of years. In this time they have made a great friend in Ena
Snow. They met 9 years ago at the Fair. Ena used to display an assortment of
collectables. Gwen & her son display teapots, salt and pepper shakers. Gwen also does
beautiful crocheting.
She has generously donated 10 beautiful rugs to be handed out. The work and detail in
these rugs is just stunning.
MRS JOYCE EWENS
Joyce Ewens has recently become a Great
Grandmother again and welcomes her new
twin Great Grandsons Jesse and Billy Bush.
Their parents are Kevin and Skye Bush of
Sydney.
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We wish the following residents a very Happy Birthday for July
Wednesday 8th
Dino Ziggiotti
Friday 10th
Nolan Johnson
Sunday 12th
Ruby Healey
Tuesday 14th
Gloria Amos
Wednesday 15th
Thelma Croke
Friday 17th
Helen Ousby
Saturday 25th
Ilma Bolton
Monday 27th
Evelyn Elliott
JULY 2015
Wednesday 1st
Combined Bus Trip to the Rose Gardens Coffee Shop—09:45am
Saturday 11th
Catholic Communion Service Grevillea lounge—10:00am
Wednesday 15th
Anglican Communion Service Grevillea lounge—11:00am
Men’s lunch Cowra Bowling Club—11:30am
Wednesday 22nd
Multi Colour Day. Wear as many colours as you can
Happy Hour
Wednesday 29th
Ladies Lunch Services Club—11:30am
Friday 31st
Residents/Relatives Meeting Grevillea lounge—10:00am
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M*A*S*H
W N F R A N K B U R N S F B B R O U N P I B C J H L
T K X A Y R A T I L I M I W W D Z E M Z L H B H A P
M N Y D C Y L F H E L I C O P T E R S X A X N W W M
Z A X A T M A S H E R M A N P O T T E R Q J T O K U
N H J R H P N X Y K N Y V I S U Z F L M P E P P E I
B I L O I C A J P A S E T A T S D E T I N U H E Y O
R L Z R R O L K P L R K M N M P S O U T H K O R E A
L U D E H M D U E B A E O Y I W T Q S B X W I A W J
M O B I L E A R M Y S U G R I C A L H O S P I T A L
Z H E L W D F O U R T E E N E M M Y S H L D W I Y D
R S I L M Y R O O N E I C U I A G R Q U A Y U O C B
E P T Y I D Q T G E K H K M E L N S E S R U N N R T
N I G C Y W C N K H E O T M M M K W W P O G E X W A
W L L P V O X I G S G X B A J N P P A X P L E E X F
Y T N L D A S E T B G B G E F V I U V R R A F R K C
V O W W M E M E D I C A L D R A M A E Y O S R R Y N
R H J F T Y R C Q U B Y T B J H U N N I C U T T V C
ALAN ALDA
KLINGER
B.J. HUNNICUTT
KOREAN WAR
CHARLES
MAJOR
WINCHESTER
MASH
COMEDY
MEDICAL DRAMA
CORPORAL
MILITARY
DOCTORS
NURSES
ENEMY
OPERATION
FATHER MULCHAY
RADAR O’REILLY
FOURTEEN EMMYS
SHERMAN POTTER
FRANK BURNS
SOUTH KOREA
HAWK EYE
SURGERY
HELPCOPTERS
TENTS
HENRY BLAKE
TRAPPER MCINTYRE
HOT LIPS HOULIHAN
UNITED STATES
JEEP
To answer the trivia fact, look for words or phrases that are hidden in the puzzle, but not the word list
TRIVIA: M*A*S*H is an acronym for this.
Answer:
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NOTICE BOARD
A reminder that ALL VISITORS to our facility MUST SIGN IN AND OUT. This is for your
safety and is mandatory with no exceptions. The sign in/out books are located in
foyer/reception areas. Please note ALL residents leaving the facility need to sign out
as leaving, then sign in again upon their return. Again this is for safety and security
and is so important.
PIE DRIVE
Pies will be delivered on 10 July
2015 at Weeroona after 2pm.
If you have ordered pies please make
arrangements to collect them promptly.
The Resident & Relative Meetings are
held the last Friday of each month at
10.00am in the Grevillea Lounge.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to
attend.
Wear your favourite colours day
The newsletter is now available
online.
Just visit our website
www.weeroonaagedcare.com and
click on the ‘lifestyles” link
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Happy Hour for Residents
Escort Duty costs
.85 cents per kilometre
Plus cost per hour
AIN $50
RAO $60
EN
$70
RN
$80
Hairdresser Price List
Ladies
Haircut - $20
Blow Wave - $20
Hair Set - $20
Haircut & set - $30
Perms - $65
Semi Perm Colour - $15
Mens
Hair Cut - $10
UNCLAIMED CLOTHING will be put in the
Grevillea corridor on the first weekend of
every month. Families are invited to come
along and see if anything belongs to their
loved ones.
Do you have any suggestions for our activities program?
Please see the Activities Officer or leave a message in the suggestion box in the foyer. We will endeavour to
incorporate these suggestions into the activity program. THANKYOU!
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HEALTH & LEISURE PROGRAM
Acacia, Grevillea/Banksia and Waratah—July 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
NAIDOC WEEK 5—12 July 2015
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
1
2
3
4
5
09:45am
Combined bus
trip Rose
Gardens Coffee
Shop
11:00am
Pianist in
Grevillea lounge
10:00am
Morning tea and
Singing in
Acacia lounge
1:1 in Residents
rooms
11:00am
Ignite Church
Grevillea
lounge
1:1 in Residents 1:1 in Residents
rooms
rooms
Exercises
Balloon Tennis
Read paper
Massages
Acacia social
afternoon tea
Scrapbooking
Life Review
Albums
Bingo
Movie
Massages
Massages
Read local paper
2pm
Life Stories
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1:1 Residents
rooms
Exercises
Read local paper
1:1 Residents
rooms
Beauty Therapy
11:00am
Pianist Grevillea
Lounge
10:00am
Morning Tea
and Singing in
Acacia lounge
1:1 in residents
room
11:00am
Abundant Life
Church Grevillea
lounge
10:00am
Catholic
Communion
1:1 in Residents
rooms
Garden activities
Exercises
Garden Walks
Poetry
Balloon Tennis
Memories
Massages
Read paper
Grevillea social
Afternoon tea
Scrapbooking
Life Review
Albums
Bingo
Movie
Massages
Massages
Read local paper
2pm
Sunday Singers
Grevillea Lounge
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14
15
16
17
18
19
1:1 Residents
rooms
Exercises
Read local paper
Gardening
Activities
11:00am
Anglican
Communion
11:30am
Mens lunch
Bowling Club
10:00am
Morning Tea
and Singing in
Acacia lounge
1:1 in residents
room
11:00am
Cowra Family
Church Grevillea
lounge
1:1 in Residents 1:1 in Residents
rooms
rooms
Life Review
Balloon Tennis
Albums
Garden Walks
Card games
Darts
Memories
Massages
Read paper
Scrapbooking
Life Review
Albums
Bingo
Movie
Massages
Massages
Read local paper
2pm
Sunday Singers
Grevillea Lounge
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
1:1 Residents
rooms
Exercises
Read local paper
Gardening
Activities
11:00am
10:00am
Pianist in
Singing in
Grevillea lounge Acacia library
11:00am
Presbyterian
Church Grevillea
lounge
1:1 in Residents 1:1 in Residents
rooms
rooms
Life Review
Balloon Tennis
Albums
Garden Walks
Storytelling
Carpet Bowls
Memories
Massages
Read paper
Massages
Happy Hour
Scrapbooking
Life Review
Albums
Bingo
Movie
Massages
Massages
Read local paper
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28
29
30
31
1:1 Residents
rooms
Exercises
Read local paper
1:1 Residents
rooms
Beauty Therapy
11:00am
Pianist in
Grevillea lounge
11:30am Ladies lunch
Services Club
10:00am
Morning Tea
and Singing in
Acacia lounge
10:00 Resident
meeting
1:1 Residents
rooms
Exercises
Read local paper
10 Pin Bowls
Memories
Massages
Read paper
Massages
Acacia social
afternoon tea
Scrapbooking
Life Review
Albums
Bingo
Massages
Read local paper
2pm
Sunday Singers
Grevillea Lounge
11:00am
Salvation Army
Church Grevillea
lounge
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PRAISE AND COMPLAINTS
BY
RESIDENTS OR THEIR RELATIVES
At Weeroona Aged Care Residence, we aim to provide the highest quality of
care to our residents. To assist us to continually improve our service, we
welcome feedback and suggestions for improvement for residents and their
relatives.
Praise and concerns can be informal or formal, and anonymous if that is your
desire.
Most issues can be dealt with informally. If you have an issue please ask to
speak to the person in charge of the wing. The issue may easily be dealt with in
a simple conversation.
Weeroona has a Praise and Complaint Form that is available, providing a more
formal method of offering praise or concern. There is an option of remaining
anonymous however it is difficult to give feedback if we do not know who is
raising the concern.
Once a Praise and Complaint Form has been completed, it can be placed in a
privacy envelope and placed in the suggestion box in the foyer or posted to
Weeroona.
The Director of Nursing (DON) or their delegate review all the forms, investigate
the cause of the concern, with a focus on whether Weeroona’s Policy and
Procedure are contributing factors and takes appropriate action to rectify any
issues. Feedback is then available to the complainant (if not anonymous).
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WEEROONA AGED CARE RESIDENCE
Feedback
Praise
Comment from: (please circle)
Complaint
Resident
Relative
Nurse
Other

Provide feedback if a resident / relative / staff member wishes

Put your name on the form if you want feedback

Return the form to the DON (place in the suggestion box in the foyer)
Area:
Nursing
Kitchen
Laundry
Maintenance
Other
Date:
Please tell me your comment:
Comment by DON:
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