Spring 2022 Issue 19 HillView Times

HILLVIEW TIMES

Merrimac and Ashmore

IT'S WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS!

A Message From Our Care Manager

by Jenni Eddy

What's Growing this Spring

That Plant

Feature:

Virginia Neptune Huber

Feature: Jenny Gaylard

Trips

Coast Show Day

Day

Cupcake Day

Concert

Steps

Stay Safe This Summer

Award

What's Happening this Spring?

Welcome everyone to the Spring Newsletter edition I am known to the family of Hillview Care as Educator and Acting Care Manager. Spring is a time of new beginnings and at the beginning of September, I was appointed Care Manager for Ashmore and Merrimac If I can be of assistance, please feel free to contact me

What defines the season of Spring? The season that begins 1 September and finishes 30 November in the southern hemisphere; a time of rejuvenation and growth, of birds chirping and magpies getting ready to swoop on the oblivious passers by.

With the climate becoming warmer and slowly increasing daylight, this season we will feel the effects of another La Niña with the likelihood of above average rain During the warmer weather, residents should ensure they wear hats when going on outings with families, on bus trips to some exciting Gold Coast destinations, or walking with the exercise group, perhaps along the beach esplanades These trips are wonderful ways of getting to know other residents who also live at HillView Care.

A selection of specialised Spring events have been arranged, to take place over the next few months including a Twilight Concert, an Elvis Concert, and a Spring Garden Party

I hope Spring 2022 brings you happiness and beauty

Jenni

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Happy Spring! Well, a relatively dry winter has definitely helped to dry out the lawns somewhat, and enable me to trim, prune and mulch in preparation for the months ahead On writing this, the weather bureau has recently announced the return of La Niña for a third season, meaning significant rains So expect the gardens to be lush for the next few months!

I encourage all residents to venture out into the gardens as much as possible this Spring, if not to enjoy the tranquility then to take in the new blossoms, and the twitter pated birds! We've incorporated a 'Name that Plant' challenge for you over the page, to test your garden knowledge.

Flowers to look out for:

Pandorea Bower vine

A beautiful, subtropical, twining plant that produces fragrant pink and white flowers throughout most of the year

Indian Hawthorn

A stunning rounded shrub producing leathery, shiny, dark green leaves and prolific clusters of sweetly scented, white flowers in spring and summer. This is followed by small, metallic, nontoxic blue berries It attracts bees to the garden

If you need assistance getting into or around the gardens, ask for help! The Lifestyle team plan regular garden walks in the grounds, and the Exercise & Physio Therapists can assist with fitting it into your daily routine.

Until next time

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RESIDENT FEATURE: VIRGINIA NEPTUNE HUBER

Originally from Melbourne, went to London for 2 years after school before returning to work for a Mission, which introduced me to counselling with the Social Welfare Department Dealing with many cases, after a few years it evolved to specialising in gangs via the gang leaders getting them before they were placed in the system That time had a big impact on me I grew up with them their drugs, guns and stabbings, and almost felt protected However, couldn’t do it these days, the drugs are too complex and there really was honour amongst thieves back then

It was during this period that I started an animal casting agency (specifically panthers, lions, tigers, cats etc), for TV commercials, catalogues and the likes They were all from private zoos, and loved it! It took me a year to source the animals, all whilst meeting some amazing individuals With my husband also in the business, we were able to work together wonderfully I was overseeing the casting and locations, and ended up freelancing for other Directors, and produced as well

My parents moved to the Gold Coast, therefore was 'toing and froing' from Melbourne with the odd trip to Europe (my sister lived there), also to the Venice Film Festival with friends who live there When my husband died, I relocated to the Gold Coast

I was asked to produce a children's TV programme which took me to Los Angeles for a time, keeping me busy before entering the next phase 'aged homeless' in Brisbane Connie was an elderly homeless person who slept in a park, and appeared to be 'The Matriarch'. One night I saw her being accosted by three thugs, intervened, asked Connie to lunch the next day and she turned up starting a wonderful relationship. This thug incident lead me to realise that the young ones have a choice the aged didn't. All I needed was a sausage sizzle, cakes, kerosene (for hair lice) and I was welcomed amongst them. Quite relaxing by comparison!

Next, I was invited to work at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Research Department as their Marketing Executive, bringing attention to the 32 medical programmes that the Doctors were researching relentlessly Cervical cancer became one of the successful programmes, as well as liver transplants and many more At one stage I had five countries working together on a huge marketing strategy for spinal awareness, which included celebrated advocates Christopher Reeve, Richard Branson and more when 'BANG', I was involved in a major car accident!

Am now (still) succumbing to the ramifications of a bruised brain and other things you get from such accidents I hence came across Reiki and Neurolink (a brain modality), and subsequently got my Masters in both The brain, as they say, is the last vestige of knowledge and have spent time embracing that knowledge Meditation every afternoon has helped enormously, and it's not unusual to find me, from head to toe, covered in crystals a passion I've had for years! However, here I am at HillView Care with said meditation and stillness, and loving it!! Did you know that HillView House is Feng Shui'd plent f h d h i in the place where you live

Happy Stillness and Big Hugs,

STAFF FEATURE: JENNY GAYLARD, ASSISTANT NURSE

I was born in Southport on the Gold Coast 53 years ago. My mother raised my brother and I as my father had passed away when I was 2 years old My mother is my best friend and lives just five minutes from my house. At 85 years, she is very independent.

As children, mum would take us to the beach and for picnics in the mountains with all the neighbourhood kids. Upon leaving school, I worked as a Seamstress for seven years, then at age 24 I travelled to the UK and lived there for twelve months, also visiting Europe and Africa Later, I lived in Vanuatu for two years and married my husband there I returned to the Gold Coast and worked managing a shoe shop. At 30 years old, I had my son and two years later my daughter.

I started working at HillView Care 17 years ago, as an AIN. I have also worked as the Gardener, Exercise Therapist and a Lifestyle/Diversional Therapist I enjoy it all, helping the residents with anything and everything that will help them feel at home and cared for. My co workers are fantastic and a great team to work with.

shwalks, the beach, keeping my hands busy with soap e, and kokodamas, gardening, the races (which is more ending time with friends than betting), and of course

Q: What is your favourite food?

A: Eating Italian food in Italy would be on my wishlist, but I do have a sweet tooth for chocolate!

Q: What is your favourite flower?

A: I love all flowers and would have enjoyed being a Florist. My favourite flower is the elegant tulip.

Smile and be happy xx

physiotherapy

You’ve heard it time and again: physical activity and exercise are good for you, and you should aim to make it part of your daily routine. There are countless studies that prove the important health benefits associated with exercise, and it becomes more important as we age Below are a series of simple exercises you can try safely from the comfort of your own room

ACTIVE ASSISTED SHOULDER FLEXION

This exercise can be done either lying down or sitting down. This movement is beneficial for those people who may have difficulty achieving shoulder range of motion on one side compared to the other due to injury, arthritis, post surgery. Performing an actively assisted movement may help improve range of motion and assist in regaining strength in the affected limb

By holding onto a walking stick or clasping your hands together, raise your arms up towards your head to a comfortable position

Ensure you keep your elbows as straight as possible

Director's Award

The HillView Director's Award seeks to recognise an individual who has continually gone above and beyond to provide service and care to our residents

Kym has been a familiar face around HillView Care for 8 years A qualified hairdresser, AIN and Exercise Therapist, Kym has worked in all these roles during her time here Kym has consistently proven she has a can do attitude, and always approaches her roles with energy and gusto

KYM BERG

EXERCISE THERAPIST

Tell us about yourself:-

My name is Kym Berg and I work in the role of Exercise Ther for HillView Care

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at HillView Car

A: I thoroughly enjoy working for HillView Care, and over the work in many different roles I started as an Assistant in N salon, and now hold the position of Exercise Therapist promoting exercise and overall wellbeing to the residents

Q: What do you enjoy doing when you're not working?

A: When I am not working, I enjoy going to the gym for my spending time with family and friends, and watching my k passionate about

Q: What is your favourite food?

A: Thai cuisine especially grilled chicken satay sticks with peanut sauce and sticky rice!!

Q: What is your favourite animal?

A: My favourite animals are dogs and not just any dog My English x American Staffordshire “Rocky” however since I was little, I’ve always loved donkeys as well

Q: What is your favourite flower?

A: Hibiscus as they have a such a big impact so large with an amazing variety of colours while still being soft and delicate to touch the perfect flower!

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