Resident Newsletter_September 2023

Hello and welcome to the September edition of The Shoreline Community Chatter

Well, Spring has officially sprung, and as we find ourselves heading towards the end of the year, let’s see what our residents got up to in August.

Our energetic, dynamic and diverse activities, functions and events allow for a busy calendar here at The Shoreline, let’s take a look…

SEPTEMBER 2023

General Manager’s Address

Father’s Day

Cognitive Impairments and how we can help Residential Aged Care Update Aged Care Calendar

General Manager's address

During the month of August, it was lovely to see the pool side gym becoming popular especially since the arrival of the exercise bike.

The café area is fast becoming the heart of the facility, and the beautiful winter days matched with warm comfortable 27/28degree water temperatures in the pool is creating the perfect atmosphere to spend time with family, friends and loved ones

The lifestyle team received compliments from the various activities they deliver such as Armchair Travel, Interactive Radio Program, Healthy Habits education session, Water Aerobics, Yoga-lattes, the list goes on

Make sure you check the calendar for scheduled events over the course of the month.

I wish to notify you of some important upcoming dates:

Catch up with the General Manager

Independent Living Residents over in the units, - 6 Sept, 10:00 am in Pavilion

Emergency Fire Training with Emcorp – 12 Sept, 9:00 am in Pavilion

Budget Proposal discussion – 19 Sept, 10:00 am in Pavilion

Annual General Meeting

– Wednesday October 18th at 10:00-11:30 in The Pavilion

Residential Aged Care Community monthly meeting – 1 Sept, 1:30 pm in the Hub

The history behind FATHER’S DAY

FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE

This year for our Father’s Day Raffle, we will be raising money to go towards purchasing an indoor carpet bowls set for our aged care residents including bowls and a full size mat.

Father's Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a “father's day” was first proposed there were no Father's Day cards! Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, USA first proposed the idea of a “father's day” in 1909 Mrs Dodd wanted a special day to honour her father, William Smart.

William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd's mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child Mr Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children by himself on a rural farm in eastern Washington state. It was after Mrs Dodd became an adult that she realised the strength and

selflessness her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent

The first Father's Day was observed on June 19, 1910 in Spokane Washington. At about the same time in various towns and cities across America other people were beginning to celebrate a “father's day.”

In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father's Day. Finally in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day. Father's Day has become a day to not only honour your father, but all men who act as a father figure. Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all honoured on Father's Day.

When did Australia start CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY?

It wasn’t until the 1930s that Father’s Day was widely recognised in Australia, and it didn’t reach present-day levels of popularity until the 1960s. According to newspaper records, the concept of Father’s Day was a bit of a ‘silly American idea’ to Australians in the 1910s, after it was introduced in the United States. However, reports that Father’s Day was introduced to Australia in 1936 are unfortunately not accurate The Father’s Day debate had already

been playing out for decades, with some forward-thinking commenters pushing to recognise the importance of fatherhood and strengthen family bonds with a special holiday.

Mother’s Day has been celebrated in Australia from 1910 onwards and became widely recognised in the 1920s, but it took much longer for Father’s Day to be generally accepted by the public. Until the 1930s, newspaper articles continued to suggest Father’s Day as a ‘new holiday’ or question why it doesn’t yet exist.

Initially revolving around special church services, Father’s Day began appearing in commercial advertising in the 1930s, indicating the holiday had reached the mainstream.

By the 1950s, Father’s Day was recognised in official calendars, and in 1956, the Father’s Day Council of Australia was formed.

To this day, they present an annual “Father of the Year “award to an inspirational Dad, with state-level awards also granted

In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September.

Cognitive Impairments

WHAT IS IT?

Cognitive impairment refers to an individual having memory and thinking problems The person may have difficulty with learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their daily life. The most common causes of cognitive impairment among older people are dementia and delirium

Dementia is a general term used to describe a form of cognitive impairment that is chronic, generally progressive and occurs

AND HOW WE CAN HELP

over a period of months to years. It can affect memory, language, perception, personality and cognitive skills.

Delirium is an acute disturbance of attention and cognition where the patient experiences confusion It is temporary and is a symptom of an underlying issue. Delirium is often overlooked or misdiagnosed in the hospital and Care setting.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A person with dementia may have difficulty

remembering words or communicating clearly You might notice patterns in conversations, including:

Having trouble with finding the right word

Substituting words

Describing an object rather than naming it

Repeating words, stories or questions

Mixing unrelated ideas or phrases together

Losing a train of thought

Speaking less often

Reverting to a first language

Cognitive Impairments

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP?

let him or her know it's OK and provide gentle encouragement

Use visual cues

To improve understanding in both directions: communicating,

Be patient. Take time to listen and allow time for the person with dementia to talk without interruption

Learn to interpret Try to understand what is being said based on the context. If the person is struggling to get an idea out, offer a guess. Be connected. Make eye contact while communicating and call the person by name Hold hands while talking

Be aware of your nonverbal cues. Speak calmly. Keep your body language relaxed. Offer comfort. If a person with dementia is having trouble

Show respect. Avoid baby talk and diminutive phrases, such as "good girl." Don't talk about the person as if he or she weren't there Avoid distractions Limit visual distractions and background noise, such as a TV or radio, that can make it difficult to hear, listen attentively or concentrate. Keep it simple. Use short sentences. As the disease progresses, ask questions that require a yes or no answer Break down requests into single steps Offer choices. Offer choices when making a request for something a person might resist. For example, if someone is reluctant to. shower, you might say, “Would you like to take a shower before dinner or after dinner?"

Sometimes gestures or other visual cues promote better understanding than words alone. Rather than asking if the person needs to use the toilet, for example, take him or her to the toilet and point to it Avoid criticizing, correcting and arguing Don't correct mistakes. Avoid arguing when the person says something you. disagree with. Take breaks. If you're frustrated, take a timeout

The challenges of communication evolve as the disease progresses You will likely find that nonverbal communication with your family member or friend such as touch or the comforting sound of your voice will become not only important but also meaningful

Director of Care UPDATE

August has been a busy month already and I am very pleased to announce the successful recruitment of 2 Deputy Directors of Care to assist me in maintaining the exceptional standard of care at The Shoreline. Both candidates come with a wealth of experience in the aged care sector and will be

commencing duty on Monday 4th September. I will let Caroline and. Aurielle introduce themselves in the next newsletter, so watch this space.

On another important note I am about to advertise an Expression of Interest for the creation of a Resident Committee for The

Shoreline RAC The committee will be the eyes and ears of the residents and will work directly with Kylea and I to ensure standards of service provision remain gold standard I encourage all residents to consider submitting an application, as the old saying goes “the more, the merrier”

COMPANION SPOTLIGHT - LEANNE

I have worked here at the Shoreline since Jan 2023.

I’ve worked in the industry for 43 years in the community, in hostels, in residential, high care and low care

I like working here and I like the residents, but most importantly I love my job!

At home I have one wonderful husband and my kids have all grown up and moved out.

I enjoy so many different hobbies including craft, knitting, sewing, beach fishing, camping, canoeing, boogie boarding, quilting, gardening “I’ll give anything a go!”

Leisure and lifestyle

Hello all! Welcome to September! The year is flying by so fast; it will be Christmas before we know it!

Our previous August calendar has again been full of many and varied events and activities, one of those events being Armchair Travel to Hungary You may ask “what is armchair travel?” Well Armchair Travel is an opportunity to celebrate and embrace the cultures of all our Shoreline residents

We host Armchair Travel days for several reasons

With most countries visited

In Armchair Travel, we have a resident that was born in, or grew up in that particular country, we generally watch a presentation on the country which enables us to learn about its traditions, culture, climate, food, historical significance, topography, music, the list goes on… we are essentially able to “visit” a country from

the comfort of our own home- in our case, the centre of our activities and events, The Hub

We always aim to celebrate the National day of the country chosen and then elaborate further on the historical significance of this date

We like to involve our residents who originate from the country, we ask them to give us information, whether that be in a question-andanswer format or just a chat amongst the residents

There is a well-known fact within aged care retirement living, and that is that you are never too old to learn, and Armchair Travel is a brilliant example of this. Armchair travel is also a chance to reminisce, not only for the residents who are from the country that we are celebrating, but also for residents who may have

enjoyed trips overseas in their earlier years

Armchair Travel can be at times, a multi-sensory activity as it connects us visually, musically, and linguistically When we are able to cook a specific dish from our celebrated country, our culinary senses are satisfied also!

This month, we will be “travelling” to Mexico, and I have a feeling that there may be tacos or tortillas on the menu??? ��

As noted on our September calendar, upcoming highlights are Father’s Day, Sing Australia Choir in The Pavilion, RUOK Day and of course, who could forget International Chocolate Day!!

We wish everyone a Happy September and remember that your feedback is always welcomed and appreciated!

Dance Performance

Funky Friday

Art Class with Pooney

RESIDENT Spotlight

“Well, when I first came, I thought I was going to hate it. But all the staff are just beautiful. I honestly couldn’t have come to a nicer place. I couldn’t recommend this place more highly

My favourite activity is my Wednesday morning with Henry at Forever Fit He’s just wonderful (He’s just a big baby boy – not sure if this should be included ��). I like to keep moving and keep as fit as I can. I recently met a new resident and have enjoyed chatting with her and getting to know her more and connecting, Maureen is her name ”

Norma won’t mention this, but she also loves to help other residents who may need a hand, if they are lost, or need company or just need to be kept an eye on. She’s very loving, generous and kindhearted… and is very special to all of us here at The Shoreline.

NORMA MERRY

F 1 11:00 Catholic Mass, 2:30 Happy Hour Level 2

S 2 2:30 Scenic Bus Trip

S 3 FATHER’S DAY, 10am Coffee and Cards -Levels 1 &2

M 4 2:00 Zumba with Mandy in Hub

T 5 10:30 Meaningful Movements with Cherie, 2pm Deb, the entertainer

W 6 10:00 Forever Fit with Henry, 2:00 Bingo

T 7

F 8 10:30 Get to Know a Resident in The Hub,2:00 Happy Hour Level 2

S 9 10:30 Bean Bag Toss, 2:30 Bus Trip

S 10

M 11 10:30 Entertainer Deb

T 12 2:00 Sing Australia in Pavilion

W 13

T 14 RUOK Day… 9:30 Golf Cart Plaza Visits, 2:15 Seated Dance with Mandy

F 15 10:30 The Cabaret Belles in The Hub, 2:30 Happy Hour with Mark n’ Dave on Lvl 2

S 16 10:30 Balloon Tennis in The Hub

S 17 2:30 Memory Box Art

M 18 10:30 Monthly Birthday Celebrations, 2:00 Zumba in The Hub

T 19

W 20 10:00 Forever Fit with Henry, 2:00 Bingo

T 21 9:30 Golf Cart Plaza Visits, 2:15 Seated Dance with Mandy

F 22 10:30 Armchair Travel, 2:30 Happy Hour on Level 2

S 23

S 24 2:30 Nail Polish & Nail Care

M 25 10:30 Radio Program 2AIRFM

Retirement Village News

Another busy month has come and gone here at The Shoreline, with our residents ever evolving community coming together for several events

We recently enjoyed a performance brought to us by Pacific Dancentre, a Coffs Harbour-based Dance School which teaches and demonstrates all styles of traditional dance

It was a lovely morning, of varying dance styles, including New Vogue Sequence and Latin American, and they even gave our residents the opportunity to get up and have a go!

We have also recently introduced new exercise and mindfulness classes. Sue’s Dancercise Class every Saturday

and Edie’s Tai Chi Class every Monday are proving to be popular as they both provide so many health benefits

Holistically speaking, Tai Chi can improve your health in a number of ways Tai Chi is known to improve balance, posture, flexibility, it reduces stress, improves mood and has been found to improve brain function (memory and flexibility)

Tai Chi translates to Grand Ultimate, and it was originally developed as a martial art “It originated in the thirteenth century and is a non-impact exercise that helps people understand and feel their postural alignment through slow careful moving,”

Dance exercise also has a wide range of physical and mental benefits, with

increased muscular strength, increased aerobic fitness, improved muscle tone and improved cardiovascular function all being important reasons as to why you should include this kind of exercise in your fitness routine

Our Needlecraft Group is proving to be very popular as well, with the ladies enjoying their weekly catch ups every Wednesday

Don’t forget to Save the date for The Catch Up/ Discussion with The GM on Wednesday September 6th and the extremely important Fire Education Session on Tuesday September 12th and last but not least, Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dads that are a part of our wonderful community!

SALES UPDATE

The Shoreline will be having an OPEN DAY on SATURDAY 14th of OCTOBER 2023, 10am-1pm

As you all seem to be so happy to spread the good word about our village, I’ll ask if there are any BBQ kings or queens, terrific tour guides or simply friendly faces, who would like to help out please send me an email, SMS or call in and see me in the sales office We would all be very grateful for your assistance

Remember for all those who have friends considering the move, pass on my mobile number, I’d love to meet them and show them around. We only have 2 remaining apartments available in Saltwater, including the Penthouse, one ground level villa and have already sold 8 of the Headland Terraces off the plan.

Julie Sechi

0411 435 262

julie@theshoreline.com.au

Seminar

Matildas

Tai Chi Dance

RESIDENT Spotlight

NIJOLE McNALLY

Nijole McNally (nee Levickas) was born in a town called Jurvarkas, Lithuania, on the 30th September 1942. She spent her early years displaced with her family, as Lithuania was occupied by Germany and was caught up in the conflict of war Nijole has three siblings, two brothers and one sister

At the end of the war, Nijole and her family settled in a displaced people’s camp in southern Germany for four years. Her family eventually left Germany in 1949, travelled to Italy and sailed from Naples to Australia

in the ship “The Fair Sea” which was a troop carrier.

Nijole, then aged 7, arrived in Newcastle on a wet, miserable day on 20th, 1949. She travelled with her family to The Greta Migrant Camp, which was for Displaced Persons and Migrants leaving a devastated Europe after the war There she stayed until 1951, when she moved to Warners Bay, a suburb of Newcastle. Nijole lived in Warners Bay and then Hamilton. Nijole completed High School in Hamilton and after this entered teachers’ college in Newcastle where she met her future husband, Ken.

Nijole and Ken married on Easter Saturday 1963 and began their teaching careers, in Sydney It was also in Sydney that Nijole and Ken became parents to their two daughters, Suzie, who is now 60, and Carol who is 58. After their time teaching in Sydney, the family travelled to New Guinea, where Nijole taught English and Social Science in High School for 6 years.

Nijole, and Ken came back to Australia for a teaching stint in Canberra and then Christmas Island Nijole ended up back in Canberra where she taught until 1986 It was this same year that a business opportunity presented itself in sunny Coffs Harbour. The McNally’s bought a retail gift shop in Park Beach Plaza known as Granny May’s. Nijole worked here for about 8 years and then her and Ken purchased another retail store- Paint Barn which they owned for 17-18 years

They built a house in Diggers Beach when they moved to Coffs Harbour, which they eventually sold to live here at The Shoreline. In Nijole’s leisure time, she enjoys playing golf and has met a lot of fellow residents through the Golf Club.

When asked what Nijole loves about living at The Shoreline, she says without even thinking ” The camaraderie There is no one here that you can’t have a conversation with Everyone is so inclusive, whether you see people every week, or once every three months, everyone is always friendly and supportive of each other.”

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THE SHORELINE RETIREMENT VILLAGE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE!

F 1 9:30 Yogalates with Cherie

S 2 2:30 Sue’s Dance Exercise Class Pavilion

S 3 FATHER’S DAY

M 4

T 5 2:30 Yogalates with Cherie

W 6

September

10:00 Catch Up/ Discussion with the GM Kylea Lane in Pavilion, 1:30

Ladies Needlecraft in Bombora Bar

T 7 10:00-11:30 Parkinson’s Support Group Pavilion, 11:30 Metaqua with Sally

F 8 9:30

Yogalates with Cherie

S 9 2:30 Sue’s Dance Exercise Class Pavilion

S 10

M 11 9:30 Tai Chi with Edie in Pavilion

T 12

W 13

9:00 Fire Education Session in Pavilion, 2:00 Sing Australia Choir Pavilion 2:30 Yogalates with Cherie Bombora Bar

10:00- 12:00 Older Women’s Network in Pavilion, 1:30

T 14 11:30 Metaqua with Sally

F 15 9:30 Yogalates with Cherie

S 16 2:30 Sue’s Dance Exercise Class Pavilion

S 17

M 18 9:30 Tai Chi with Edie in Pavilion

T 19 2:30

W 20 1:30

Yogalates with Cherie

Ladies Needlecraft in Bombora Bar

T 21 11:30

F 22 9:30

Metaqua with Sally

Yogalates with Cherie

S 23 2:30 Sue’s Dance Exercise Class Pavilion

S 24

M 25 9:30 Tai Chi with Edie in Pavilion

T 26

W 27 1:30

T 28 11:30

F 29

Ladies Needlecraft in Bombora Bar

Metaqua with Sally

S. 30 2:30 Sue’s Dance Exercise Class Pavilion

Ladies Needlecraft in Bombora Bar