Garden News - Edition 24

NIKKI’S CORNER Welcome to 2015 – the year of light.

I certainly know our villages were lit up over the Christmas & New Year period with smiles from our residents enjoying a delicious Christmas lunch, singing carols, making gingerbread houses, attending Christmas light tours and enjoying New Year’s Eve celebrations. Our residents certainly lead full and active lives.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Village Managers who work tirelessly week after week, going above and beyond to care for their residents ensuring their time with Garden Villages is one in which they feel safe and secure and feel at home.

We have introduced some new sections to our newsletter such as Health & Wellbeing, Ingenia Care Assist and our Village Manager profile. Meet David Linton from Dubbo Gardens who has led a very interesting life and now wants to give back to his local community.

Santa’s helpers make a special delivery in Bundaberg Jefferis Gardens (QLD) residents Bill Marrow, Doris Moore and Ailee Holiday had a Christmas surprise for the Bundaberg Hospital Children’s Ward, with a delivery of handmade toys which the residents crafted.

Each year, the residents work together to make toys and accessories for children: Bill handcrafts wooden items such as dolls’ cots, wooden puzzles, ride-on animals and hobby horses, Doris makes accessories, and Ailee, who also makes cushions for the Cancer Council, contributes handmade mattresses and linen for the dolls’ cots.

On December 15, 2014, Bill, Doris and Jefferis Gardens Ambassador, Doug Gough arrived at the Bundaberg Hospital with their wagon piled high – bringing some much-needed festive cheer to the children in hospital over Christmas. Jefferis Gardens Village Manager, Stephanie Dobbin says, “The whole endeavour is a resident initiative. After starting in January, the residents came to me asking for help to help find an organisation that they could make the donation to, and the Children’s Ward was the perfect place.”

Special delivery! Doug, William and Doris arriving at Bundaberg hospital with their gifts.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Garden News and do not hesitate to contact your local Village Manager or our Call Centre on 1800 44 54 64 with any queries.

Warm regards, Chief Operating Officer

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MOVIE REVIEW

The Hundred-Foot Journey Based on the novel by Richard C Morais’: the family of talented cook, Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal), has a life filled with both culinary delights and profound loss.

Top tips to staying cool this Summer DRINK PLENTY OF WATER – when you sweat more you need to replenish the water in your body. Always keep a water bottle with you.

PLACE A ICE PACK ON YOUR WRIST – this helps to cool your blood and instantly makes you feel cooler.

Drifting through Europe after fleeing political violence in India that killed the family restaurant business and their mother, the Kadams arrive in France. Once there, a chance automobile accident and the kindness of a young woman, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon), in the village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val inspires Papa Kadam (Om Puri) to set up an Indian restaurant there. Unfortunately, this puts the Kadams in direct competition with the snobbish Madame Mallory’s (Helen Mirren) acclaimed haute cuisine establishment across the street where Marguerite also works as a sous‑chef. The resulting rivalry eventually escalates in personal intensity until it goes too far.

In response, there is a bridging of sides initiated by Hassan, Marguerite and Madame Mallory herself, both professional and personal, that encourages an understanding that will change both sides forever.

FILL A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH WATER – keep it in the fridge for a refreshing spray on your face after being outdoors.

Taloumbi Gardens celebrates New Years Eve

EAT LIGHTER FOODS – instead of hot foods, try lighter salads and sandwiches.

Residents at Taloumbi Gardens (QLD) celebrated the end of 2014 with finger food, cake, drinks and music.

CONSERVE ENERGY – turn off unnecessary lights and appliances that produce heat.

SLEEPING – sleep with a sheet and light clothing.

BE SENSIBLE – if the heat is intolerable, stay indoors and avoid activities in direct sunlight; hang your washing out before it gets too hot.

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Resident Frank Neagle had his granddaughter, Hannah Murray come along with friend Neil Simpson to help residents celebrate welcoming the New Year. With both Hannah and Neil playing in Symphony Orchestras, they entertained the large group with Hannah on the French Horn and Neil on the accordion.

Hannah Murray and Neil Simpson entertain Taloumbi Gardens residents.

“Hannah and Neil wowed their audience playing classical tunes which they thought the residents would know. They were brilliant and the residents love them,” Village Manager, Sandra Luke said of the duo.

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1. Glenorchy Gardens (TAS) Village Manager Lyn Lovett bearing gifts.

2. Summer fruits ‘cherry well’ at Jefferis Gardens (QLD).

3. Carey Park Gardens (WA) Australia Day BBQ. 4. Bagpipe-playing Santa (relief Village Manager Craig Spriggins) Townsend/St Albans Park Gardens (VIC).

5. Ocean Grove Gardens (WA) resident Jean Byden having her hearing checked by Australian Hearing during their visit to the village.

6. Australia Day lamingtons at Shepparton Gardens (VIC).

7. Carey Park Gardens (WA) resident Angela O’brien winning at the Christmas Blind Auction.

8. Warrnambool Gardens (VIC) residents Grahame Milgate (3rd from left) & Bruce Cameron (4th from left) singing in the Starbright Choir.

9. Glenorchy Gardens (TAS) residents Bryan and Gill get into the Christmas spirit with some festive headgear.

10. Carey Park Gardens (WA) residents enjoying Christmas lunch.

11. & 12. Marsden Gardens (QLD) residents village Bocce competition.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Meet David Linton, Village Manager at Dubbo Gardens (NSW) David first joined Dubbo Gardens as the Village Chef in 2012 and after leaving to run the family farm, he returned in September 2013 as the Relief Village Chef for both Dubbo Gardens and Wheelers Gardens and has now been the Village Manager at Dubbo Gardens for over 12 months.

After serving in the Royal Australian Navy for 22 years he and his wife purchased a restaurant and he has worked in the age care industry.

David is also a keen singer and plays the guitar, piano and saxophone.

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Q. What inspired you to become a Village Manager and what do you enjoy most about the job?

Q. Who would be one person that you would like to have a conversation with and why?

A. Having worked as the chef in this village I was very impressed with the Regional Manager and the Service Centre Staff. It’s a great village with fantastic residents and very supportive colleagues – I could not ask for a better job.

A. Malala Yousafzai; because she is fighting for women’s and children’s rights in a crazy world that is slowly losing all its dignity.

Q. What Activate activity do your residents enjoy the most?

A. Myself singing and acting around, Blind Auction, but they are very appreciative of any activity that involves us all.

Q. What is your residents’ favourite meal?

A. Cold buffet, chicken ala’ king and jam roly-poly.

Q. What is your most rewarding or satisfying experience, or your proudest moment since becoming a Village Manager with Garden Villages?

A. Recognition of the work we have done with the village as a team (from feedback around town).

Seeing our residents laugh and smile; they are happy living here.

Q. If you had a spare room in your house what would you use it for?

A. Recording studio.

Q. People would be surprised to know …

A. … I circumnavigated the world by sea at the age of 19.

Q. Who has been your most memorable village entertainer or favourite bus trip destination?

A. We have a visit every fortnight by the Dubbo Country and Western Singers – our residents love it and they supply afternoon tea.

Q. How do you make the transition for a new resident smooth and enjoyable?

A. You must establish trust first, show genuine compassion and understanding, then be flexible to their needs. Put this all together and everything for them will be as smooth as it could possibly be.

Q. What is your favourite quote or saying?

A. Always look on the bright side of life.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING – NUTRITION NEWS

Calorie benefits of a Garden Villages’ traditional roast Traditional roast is served for lunch both Sunday and Wednesday throughout all our Garden Villages. A typical roast lunch consists of roasted meat or poultry, roasted potatoes, vegetables, and other complementing foods and sauces such as stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, gravy or mint sauce.

The foods we eat provide energy, which is measured in kilojoules. A kilojoule is a unit of measure for energy and can also be measured in terms of calories (Cal).

Just how much energy food contains depends on the amount of carbohydrate, protein and fat.

Refer below to see the calorie count of each component of our traditional roast.

PROTEIN 150g serving of roast beef = 203 calories 150g serving of roast chicken breast = 255 calories 150g serving of roast leg of lamb = 353 calories VEGETABLES Vegetables typically served with the Garden Villages roast lunch include carrots, peas, pumpkin and potatoes.

Recommended daily calorie intake for people aged over 50 WOMEN NOT PHYSICALLY ACTIVE = 1,600 calories

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»»SOMEWHAT ACTIVE = 1,800 calories

»»ACTIVE LIFESTYLE =

60g serving of green beans = 20 calories 60g serving of carrots = 40 calories

2,000–2,200 calories

100g serving of roast pumpkin = 45 calories 100g serving of mashed potato and butter = 105 calories 100g serving of roast potatoes = 150 calories ACCOMPANIMENTS 18g Yorkshire pudding = 50 calories 100g serving of gravy = 54 calories 50g serving of stuffing = 70 calories

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MEN NOT PHYSICALLY ACTIVE = 2,000 calories

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»» ACTIVE LIFESTYLE = 2,400–2,800 calories

SOURCE: Eat for Health; Australian Guide to Healthy Eating; National Health and Medical Research Council & 2003 Dietary Guideline for Australians. Stated calories are appoximated only.

BOOK REVIEW

HEALTH & WELLBEING – INGENIA CARE ASSIST

Medication management Read our tips below to assess how well you’re managing your medications.

»» Follow the directions on the label and notify

your doctor of any side effects immediately.

Always ask for an information sheet printout.

»» Taking medications in a specific way at

specific times of the day will help reduce conflicts. If you have problems swallowing pills ask your physician if it is available in some other form, such as a liquid. Some medications can be crushed and mixed with food, however, consult your doctor or pharmacist first.

UNBROKEN A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

by Laura Hillenbrand In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent.

As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when World War II began, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to a doomed flight on a May afternoon in 1943.

When his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean, against all odds, Zamperini survived, adrift on a foundering life raft. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater.

Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will.

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»» Carry your medications list with you in your wallet or purse at all times and keep a copy on your fridge.

»» Make a list of all medications you take, update regularly and request

from your doctor an Annual Home Medicine Review. Review the expiry on your medication; discard and request a refill if necessary.

»» Use the same pharmacy to fill all prescriptions, so the pharmacist can keep an eye out for dangerous interactions.

»» Do not change dosages or stop taking your medication without first consulting your doctor.

»» Keep medications in their original containers unless they are packed for you in dosage packs by your pharmacist.

»» If you think you have taken too much of a medication call your

pharmacist or local poison control centre immediately and keep these numbers on hand.

Our free Ingenia Care Assist service connects residents with the care they need to live independent and active lives. You can access a wide range of services such as nursing care, chronic disease management, personal services, transportation, allied health plus many more.

Call our Ingenia Care Assist team on 0418 698 694 to arrange an assessment of your needs.

We would love to hear from you!

Do you have a fond childhood memory, a ‘how we met’ story or a special talent? How about a garden tip, favourite recipe or an embarrassing moment that made you laugh? If you have anything you would like to contribute to GardenNews we would love to publish it for you! The best submission wins a $50 gift card.

Please send to: Kim Maker, PO Box 2454, Chermside Qld 4032 with your return address on the back or email: marketing@gardenvillages.com.au Disclaimer: This edition of GardenNews has been prepared in good faith and is for information purposes only; all information contained within is accurate and correct at time of production.