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Mack bounces back from Covid-19 scare
AN 83-year-old resident from Suffolk Lodge, a Wokingham-based care home run by Optalis, has made a full recovery from COVID-19 by taking an all-natural approach to his health. Roderick Mackie, known as Mack, has lived in the reablement wing of the residential home since early 2020 where he was recovering from a fall in his garden. He felt instantly at home at Suffolk Lodge, and, while there are care workers who provide full support, he continued to live an independent lifestyle where he would visit the shops and cook his own dinners. However, shortly before lockdown, when returning home from a day out, he began to feel out of character and confused. Within a couple of days, Mack had become quite unwell, and tested positive for COVID-19. Despite this, Mack chose to take an all-natural approach to his care and recovery. Thanks to his excellent health, Mack was able to continue working to the age of 80 before retiring. He has always led a healthy lifestyle, keeping to a vegetarian diet and, most recently, taking walks around the grounds of Suffolk Lodge for daily breathing exercises. He’s also spent time reviewing scientific research, learning about biology and how the body reacts to illness. As such, his wish was to not take any conventional medication whilst ill. As he explained: “I’ll leave it to my antibodies to make the decision. If my antibodies don’t work, then it’s my time to go.”
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Endeavouring to make him as comfortable as they could, the care team at Suffolk Lodge supported him through his illness, ensuring he remained hydrated and comfortable as he fought through the virus. Within a week, Mack began showing signs of positive recovery. His symptoms eased and he felt well enough to leave his bed. On his recovery, Mr Mackie commented: “My health now is fairly good, although I have to allow for my age.” Wendy Luck, Optalis’ Suffolk Lodge Home Manager, said: “Our focus was on making Mr Mackie as comfortable as possible. He became quite unwell, but we would never go against a person’s wishes when it came to their health and medication. “However, despite being seriously ill, Mr Mackie began to make a remarkable recovery, something that I attribute partly to his daily breathing exercises. We’re all thrilled to see him return to full health and are happy to see him involved in daily activities at the home once again.” With his health back, Mack has been enjoying his independence. During lockdown, Mack has spent his time learning to play the piano by ear, so his first trip out will be to the library where he’ll be looking for piano guides and sheet music to enhance his learning. He also loves gardening and enjoys being able to support the Suffolk Lodge Roderick Mackie, known as Mack puts his recovery Activities Coordinator in tending to the down to a healthy lifestyle and daily breathing home’s potatoes and tomatoes.
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THE Care Workers’ Charity launches its all new Child Care Costs grant exclusively for care workers. Care workers can now apply for a Child Care Costs grant (including retrospectively, from March 23 2020) which will offer support up to £2,000. Grants of up to £2,000 are now available towards Child Care costs for children up to five years – for up to £125 per week. Also, an applicant can apply for Child Care costs for a childminder for six to 12-year-olds during term time – for up to £70 per week and Holiday Child Care costs – for up to £150 per week. Karolina Gerlich, Executive Director at the Care Workers’ Charity says: “We are delighted to be able to offer this new grant, which we know will be a lifeline to so many care workers who have struggled to juggle the demands of their work and families. We are hoping this new support will go some way to help make up for the considerable sacrifices many care workers have made, and all at their own cost.” As part of the application process the usual compulsory evidence requirements are in place. Help the Care Workers’ Charity and donate here #care4carers at the Just Giving page Coronaviruscareworkersfund. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ coronaviruscareworkersfund The Coronavirus Fund is an emergency grant programme specifically designed to help those carers in need due to the virus. It is anticipated the Fund will receive a large number of applications for help in the coming weeks and require extra funds to help with the increased demand. Any help you can give will go a long way. This is not going to be an easy journey, but together we can make it.
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