Seniors Feature - edition 14-08-2019

AUGUST 2019

August 17–24 is Seniors Week, which is all about celebrating a Queensland for all ages.

When Dawn Burman from the Dance Academy shared this wonderful photo of her students (and yes, we do know that not all of thses dancers are over 50) with GC&M News we thought it was a perfect way to remind everyone that age shouldn’t be a barrier to following your dreams.

Senior MOMENTS Maleny Dance Academy’s adult ballet class dancers Sarah Williams, Cameron Jenson, Tabitha Askin, Colleen Jones, Diane Parke, Dee Neilson and Jo Donaldson

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A picture paints a 1000 words but there is even more to the story behind the exhibition ‘100: A celebration of Queensland’s oldest residents’, which is part of the Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers.

The project saw 100 teenage artists working side-by-side with 100 of the state’s oldest residents to create their portraits and soon the pieces of art will be on display at the Seven Hills Hub in Brisbane.

Rose Connors Dance, from the notIlga with artist Hannah for-profit arts organisation Embraced Inc, is the driving force behind the exhibition, which is sponsored by key partners Estia Health, the Queensland Government and supported by the Australian Human Rights Commission.

The young artists - aged 15-19 years - come from school, TAFE, university and within our community. They have been teamed up with the 100-year-old participants from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

One of the participants, 100-year-old Ilga, a resident of Mount Coolum, is the face of 15-year-old Hannah’s painting.

Ms Connors Dance, who founded Embraced, said that just like all of the centenarians, Ilga’s story was rich in history. “Ilga was born in Latvia in 1919 before she fled to Germany during the Russian invasion and eventually ended up in Melbourne in 1949,� Ms Connors Dance said. “Ilga and her husband went on to purchase a fruit orchard and chicken farm.

These are the stories we often forget to ask the older generation who helped shape Australia into the place it is today.�

The launch of the exhibition coincides with the start of Queensland Seniors Week, which is designed to change the community’s attitudes towards the older generation. ‘100: A celebration of Queensland’s oldest residents’ will be open to the public from August 17-September 1 between 11am-5pm daily at Seven Hills Hub, 28 Tallowwood Street, Seven Hills. The exhibition is free and wheelchair accessible.

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Does having no transport stop you from getting social?

A lack of transport can sometimes make getting out and socialising a little trickier. Glasshouse Country Care understands this and has designed its social support programs to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be involved in the various activities on offer.

If you’re 65 years and over and interested in meeting new people and making friends, Glasshouse Country Care’s social support program runs daily activities from its premises in Beerwah. Program activities are designed to enrich and stimulate, and offer the opportunity for people with common interests to come together and socialise.

Ann McQuay, from Glasshouse Country Care, says those without transport are often limited in how they can get involved in local groups but the social support program makes sure everyone can get involved. “We have two buses on hand and offer our clients a door-to-door pick up service to make sure they’re able to enjoy all our activities on offer,� she said. “Our clients can pick and choose what activities they’d like to attend and the cost is $20 a day. Transport, morning tea and lunch is all included in the cost.�

Activities on offer include weekly bus outings, picnics, weekly hoy (prizes to be won), human movement, men men’ss shed, theme days days, sing-alongs and more.

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IIf you’re interested in b being a part of a local ssocial support group o or if you’d like further iinformation, contact A Ann and the team at Glasshouse Country Care on 5494 6948.

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Residents step back in time for a night Residents from Southern Cross Care's Caloundra Rise retirement village were treated to an evening of fun at the village’s event of the year. The Settlers Dinner, an event wholly organised by members and volunteers from the village residents committee, saw neighbours come together to enjoy a night of fun, food and friendship.

More than 150 attended the dinner, which village manager Peter Snell says was a highlight of the village’s events calendar.

“The event was extremely well supported, the residents did a fantastic job organising it and everyone had a great night,” Peter said.

“It just goes to show how active our little village is and the importance of keeping it lively”.

Attendees enjoyed a three-course meal, all prepared and cooked by residents and served by the Venturers from Caloundra Scout group. They enjoyed live music performed by the Bushland Boogie Duo, with plenty of activities that had everyone smiling from ear to ear.

Caloundra Rise residents are encouraged to make the most of their retirement and do as much or as little as they desire. The residents committee actively organises a variety of activities to suit a wide range of interests including organised beach walks, an active community garden, book club, golf, croquet, dancing, tennis, singing groups, wood craft in the men’s shed, indoor and outdoor bowls, social dinners, shopping trips and outings, plus so much more. There’s always something to enjoy alongside friendly neighbours.

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Set on a beautiful tropical estate, Caloundra Rise offers residents resort lifestyle living with architecturally designed villas and stunning modern facilities, which includes a community hall, heated pool and spa, tennis court, auditorium and dining hall, a gym, library, hair salon, games room and fully equipped bar and coffee shop. Caloundra Rise also has two courtesy buses available for use by residents.

Peter says that one of the big drawcards for people moving into retirement is the welcoming community that the residents have at Caloundra Rise.

“There is a sense of connection between everyone and that is largely due to the regular social events that are held both on the grounds and within the community,” he said.

“Residents are given the opportunity to be a part of an active social community and everyone looks out for each other.”

The open-gated estate allows friends and relatives to come and go in a relaxed yet safe environment. For additional peace of mind the village has its own nightly security staff patrols and access to a 24 hour/seven day emergency call system.

If you or someone you know is looking for a relaxed tropical setting to enjoy retirement, with a variety of activities to give a strong sense of community, speak to Peter today to find out if life at Caloundra Rise retirement village is for you. To find out more or to arrange a private inspection, please call 5438 0655 during office hours Monday to Friday.

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McKenzie Aged Care believes that the most important piece of advice for those considering selling up and buying a property in a retirement village is that you should not be doing it for a financial investment. What you are buying is a lifestyle.

There are many benefits to becoming part of a retirement village community and being informed and well prepared is the key.

Make sure you do your research as there are different structures and services that different retirement villages offer. It is important to make sure you shop around, that the prices you are looking at are fair and that you are aware of the services that you will receive.

As there are limited periods in which you can change your mind about entering into a retirement village contract, it is extremely important to get advice early so that you do not find yourself locked into a contract that you are not happy with.

There’s more than the upfront and ongoing costs to consider when buying into a retirement community.

Exit fees are usually the most significant financial obligation associated with retirement village contracts, so ensure you have a thorough understanding of the village requirements.

Consider what will happen if things change. Many retirees think that they will remain in a village for the rest of their lives but you should think about how a change in circumstances, such as financial, health or family, might affect this. While it may not be a consideration right now, having a safety net just in case will give you extra peace of mind.

McKenzie Aged Care has options to suit all budgets at their Glasshouse Views and Bribie Cove locations, including retirement and aged care living situated side by side, making the transition as simple as possible when the time is right.

If you would like to know more or book a tour, call them on 1300 899 222 or visit www.mckenzieacg.com to see what they have available.

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