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Proserpine Nursing Home Inc 1st Edition: May 2019

Letter from The General Manager’s Desk

Hello to Everyone, The rain is finally over and now we will see some cold weather, it’s great to see everything so lovely and green. As you may know, we had a visit from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the visit went very well and the assessors found no issues of concern and noted that the Residents are happy with the care they receive. Thanks to all of you for your positive feedback, please always remember you can give us feedback at any-time. You can fill in a blue feedback form or you can request myself to visit you. It’s a confidential service, plus it helps to improve the service we deliver to you.

The new Aged Care Standard starts July this year and we are busy ensuring we are ready for the new standards. I am happy to talk to anyone that would like to know more about the new standards. Ask a staff member to let me know and I will visit you or you can call in at the administration office. The Royal Commission is busy looking at Residential Aged Care this month. It’s a great step to seeing improvement in the aged care industry. We are also busy this month putting up two new shade sails outside Tawvale. Regards Troy Smith GM

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Letter From The Care Manager’s Desk:

Consumer Directed Care

Proserpine Nursing Home strives to promote choice and decision making to all our customers.

At present we have been attending trials of Consumer Directed Care.

With input from yourself and from staff, we are making some changes to ensure we are delivering wrap around holistic care. The care will be from the same core staff to provide committed relationships between yourselves, family and the facility.

We value your right to choose, your right to take risks and to have your say. We want to provide the care of your choice and enable you to feel in control of your decisions and able to express openly any concerns.

Very shortly, a member of the care staff will be asking you some questions with your permission on your choices of daily living. We look forward to your input.

Thank you.

Fiona Beveridge

A reminder from Joy from Infection Control that flu season is upon us.

Influenza is an acute, highly infectious respiratory viral infection characterised by the following:

symptoms which develop rapidly, usually 1–3 days after exposure. initial symptoms that may be similar to those of other respiratory infections. uncomplicated influenza illness typically resolves after 3–7 days for most people, although

cough and malaise can persist for greater than 2 weeks.

Two major types (A and B) affect humans, with both influenza A and B viruses undergoing frequent changes in their surface antigens, giving rise to new circulating strains of influenza.

An annual vaccine targeting influenza A and B strains is currently available at all Dr’s surgeries. The vaccine formulation is reviewed annually, in an attempt to keep abreast of new circulating strains.

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NB: it takes about two weeks to develop a protective immune response after being vaccinated.

Influenza occurs in seasonal epidemics across most of Australia, from winter to early spring. Here in northern Australia, there is a second viral peak in late summer/autumn.

The classic features of influenza are:

sudden onset of fever (≥38°c) cough and/or other respiratory symptoms (e.g. shortness of breath). one or more systemic symptoms (fatigue, muscle soreness, headache).

Other symptoms may include:

sore throat stuffy/runny nose.

Transmission:

influenza is spread by droplets from coughs or sneezes of an infected person and contact with contaminated surfaces.

individuals are usually infectious for 3–5 days after symptoms develop and may be infectious 1 day before symptoms appear.

Please be conscious of:

cough etiquette: either use a single use tissue (which is disposed of into bin after use), or if no tissue is available cough into your elbow crease.

hand washing: a vital element in reducing the spread of this virus. Please wash hands/use hand gel upon entry to the facility, upon departure and all the moments during your visit when contamination may be a possibility.

IMPORTANT: Please do not visit the facility if you have cold or flu like symptoms-the recommended exclusion time is 5-6 days after symptom commencement.

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The Latest Happening’s in the Activities, Leisure and Lifestyle Department

As you know, Carmen our Lifestyle Team Leader, resigned in March 2019. She said to say goodbye to you if she did not do so. We wish her well. As of May 2019, Cheryl has been appointed the new Lifestyle Team Leader, so congratulations to Cheryl. Our Lifestyle Team will continue to endeavour to provide you with activities that you enjoy. Please talk to us about what you would like on our program throughout the year and we will try to incorporate these into our activities calendar. Young volunteers from “Youth Mission” joined in with the Australia Day celebrations and fun activities held on the day. The “Youth Mission” Volunteers also visited several times with entertainment and assistance at activities. Several residents attended a lunch at the Grand Central for Valentine’s Day. Residents enjoyed their meals and great fun was had by all. A memorial service for past residents was well attended and many thanks to the staff members who assisted with making the day a memorable one. In April an outing was organised for the residents to attend a luncheon at the newly renovated Coffee Plantation Cafe. The menu and facilities that the venue provides are superb. The St Cath’s Mini Vinnies have commenced their visits for this year and it has been a delight to meet them all. St Cath’s Mini Vinnies students visit the nursing home throughout the school term on Wednesday mornings to entertain and interact with the residents. The Choral C Singers continue to provide live entertainment for our residents. Our choir, Simply Sensational has reformed under the guidance of volunteer Irene Lemmon. Choir will be held every Thursday after Bingo at 11:00am in the activities room. Many thanks to Carolyn for her continued support entertaining our residents with her talented piano playing. Thanks to the Mackay Community Volunteers Association and the Saturday Singers from the United Church for their ongoing care and support. Brekky Club will continue to be held each month. Dates will be confirmed each month on the monthly activities calendar. Pancakes will be introduced to the menu. We will be removing scrambled eggs from the menu but will continue to serve fried eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, bake beans, spaghetti and toast. Men’s Shed has started again with the assistance of volunteer Dan Clarke. Hopefully the numbers will increase. Indoor bowls is continuing on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons thanks to volunteers Anne, Fred and Jacqui who run this each week.

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A big thank you to Rachael and her team from Bunnings Airlie Beach for some wonderful donations once again to our fabulous facility. We are very lucky to have such wonderful community and local business support. Rachael from Bunnings visited and donated plants which the residents enjoyed potting.

Thank you to the Calen Red Cross who has kindly donated knitted knee rugs, beanies and socks ready for winter this year. Music Therapy kindly sponsored by the Whitsunday Lions is a valuable therapy for our residents to stimulate neuron pathways to assist them with relaxation and reminiscing.

Together There is “No” Everyone “I” in Team Achieves More

Brekky Club will be held this Wednesday 22nd May 2019 at 8am in the activities room. This month Whitsunday Wing will have their breakfast delivered to their dining room.

On Friday 24th May 2019 “Think Pink Theme Day”, Cent Sale for Cancer. Rachael from Bunnings will be holding a workshop in the Chapel on 29th May 2019 at

09:30am. On Friday 31st May 2019 all Proserpine Nursing Home volunteers are invited to attend a

morning tea held in the activities room to celebrate “Volunteers Month”. Thank you to all volunteers for your continued support and dedication.

Jeni Borellini will be providing live entertainment to celebrate Italian Day on Wednesday 5th June 2019. A luncheon will be held in the activities room.

Proserpine Show Day being held at the Proserpine Showgrounds on Friday 21st June 2019 and Saturday the 22nd June 2019.

Upcoming Events

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Special Celebrations This year has been a very busy time in the Lifestyle and Leisure Department. The residents and Lifestyle staff have enjoyed organising and celebrating these special days on the annual calendar.

Easter Celebrations The April activities calendar was filled with fun and exciting activities for the residents to enjoy. Activities included Easter Arts and Crafts and Easter Fair. The Choral C Singers joined in with the Easter celebrations and joined the residents in the activities room.

The Easter Raffle was drawn on the Easter Fair. Many thanks to Duncan McDougall for his kind donation that went towards purchasing prizes for the Easter Raffles. Thank you to Jan and volunteers who sold our Easter Raffle Tickets. $1,202 was raised for the Proserpine Nursing Home. The lucky winners of the Easter Raffle were 1st place: Dave Parnell, 2ndplace: Rhonda Exall, 3rd place: Tony Hadley.

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Easter Arts and Crafts In The Memory Support Unit

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Anzac Day - Lest We Forget Our very own Ted Milne assisted in presenting a respectful service in remembering those who fought, lost and continue to endure the effects of war.

Th is This Photo

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Mother’s Day

Your Mother is your first friend,

Your best friend,

Your forever friend...

Thank you to family, friends and carers for attending this special day with their loved ones. Jeni Borellini and her husband, Neil, provided live entertainment, many thanks to them both for their enjoyable performance. The residents loved it and have not stopped talking about it since.

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Proserpine Library 15th Birthday Bash

The Proserpine Library invited the community to join in with celebrating their 15th Birthday. Our residents had a laugh and a cup of tea with The Major, Andrew Wilcox. Residents enjoyed reminiscing with old friends from the community. The morning was finished off with take away fish and chips.

Staff Celebrate 30 years of Service at Proserpine Nursing Home Congratulations to Cheryl Raiteri for her 30 years’ service and to Lorraine Rock for 32 years services at the Proserpine Nursing Home. Thank you for your time and dedication.

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News from the Laundry:

If residents and family are purchasing new clothing items, please ensure you have your name labelled on them or deliver them to administration in a bag with resident name to be labelled on site.

It is important for your items to be named so they can come home to your wardrobe. 😊

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Interesting Facts About 1900-1910

Queen Victoria dies on January 22, 1901. Queen Victoria was queen for 64 years, and was 81 years old when she died.

First nobel prizes are awarded in 1901. Cuba gains independence from Spain in 1902. Fossil of a Tyrannosaurus Rex are found in Montana by Barnum Brown in 1902. In 1903 Panama declares independence from Columbia. New York City subways open in 1904. U.S. starts construction on the Panama Canal in 1904. In 1905 the first movie theatre opens in Pittsburgh. Oklahoma becomes the 46th state in 1907. In 1908 Henry Ford creates the first Model T automobile, sells for $850

Website Used: http://www.factmonster.com/yearbyyear.html

Local and World Current Affairs Whitsunday Regional Council is planning exciting new recreation

facilities at Peter Faust Dam which included camping areas and lakeside recreation facilities for fishing and boating. Construction expected to begin in late 2018 and finish in 2019.

Camp Kanga and The Coffee Farm finally reopen after Cyclone Debbie.

A general meeting was held with Council on 16th May 2019 at The Entertainment Centre to discuss the plans for the construction of a new centre.

The Airlie Beach Foreshore gets a revamp, including a new playground and gardens.

In February 2019 Ross River Dam flood gates open causing major floods in Townsville City.

The Australian Federal Elections to be held on 18th May 2019. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcome their first baby, Prince

Archie on the 8th May 2019.

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Useful Contacts

Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia)

Provide free information, advice and advocacy to the person about your rights in regards to aged care services both in your home, community care and residential aged care in Queensland. Advocacy services are FREE, confidential, independent and client direct. ADA Australia also has Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTI and CALD advocates.

Tel: 1800 700 600 or www.adaaustralia.com.au

Carers Qld

Helps relatives and friends caring for people with a disability, mental illness, chronic and terminal illness or who are older and frail. It provides information, referrals, emotional support, advocacy and counselling. Carers Qld also has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Care Program.

Tel: 1800 242 636 or www.carersqld.com.au

Aged Care Online

Is an online directory listing vacancies at aged care facilities around Australia.

www.agedcareonline.com.au

Aged Care Complaints Commissioner

The Aged Care Complaints Commissioner provides a FREE service for anyone wanting to raise their concerns about the quality of care or services being delivered to people receiving aged care services funded by the Australian Government.

Tel: 1800 550 552 or www.agedcarecomplaints.gov.au

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The Importance of a leading a Healthy, Active and Social Lifestyle

Residents who would like to attend exercises with the physiotherapist in the Hazelwood lounge area or the activities room on a Wednesday at 11:00am, please contact the Lifestyle staff or speak to a member of staff for further information.

Each month there will be different exercise programs for residents to attend in the activities room. These will include exercises to music, mild seated exercises and fun parachute exercises.

May reduce your risk of

heart disease and diabetes. Maintain your cognitive

functions. May improve or help maintain

your fitness, strength and balance.

Social participation promotes a healthy mental status.

Helps you sleep better. Stimulates your appetite.

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Residents and Respite: Mary Battams, Una Bolam, Eileen Buzzi, June Clegg, Owen Dalrymple, Mable Davy, James Farrell, John Gillies, Michael Ivens, Neville Johnson, Muriel Johnstone, Sandra Judkins, Peter Lucas, John Miller, Josephine Morotti, Jacoba Neethling, Alan Schneider, William Shaw, Michael Shields, Thomas Thornton and Kevin Watson.

Staff:Karen Ainsworth, Pimnatda Beattie, James Cai, John Cai, Sharon Dallas, Leah Dobbins, Kylie Gillin, Erin Leet, Manju Mathew, Aleishia Orenshaw, Taylor Pearson, Jenette Plant, Allishia Seed, Brian Shoebridge, Pritpal Sidhu, Willow Smith, Codey Stevenson, Darren Stoneman, Sheree Tawhai, Jade Thompson, Kelly Wallace, Tavia Warwick, Vickie Watts and Sara Wayne.

Residents and Respite: Mary Battams, John Gillies, Francis Keenan, Sandra Judkins, Peter Lucas, Thomas Thornton, Geoffrey Kershaw, John Miller, Kevin Watson.

Staff: Rosemary Arnott, Sonia Blakoe, Patricia Builder, Ellysha Campbell, Patricia Casey, Hayley Cassidy, Faylene Cooke, Laura-Lyn Gomes, Dimity Griffith, Suzanne Hope, Carmen Lanham, Casta McCullough, Jade Peterson, Ivan Pratt, Linda Ritchie, Jhodene Scott, Deborah Sutherland and Jacqueline Webb.

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In Loving Memory of lost loved ones in 2019

Archibald Ecker, George (William) Fry, John Harper, Neville Johnson, Patrick Kelly, Valma Lidster, Frederica Manson, Eileen McNaught, Mary Milne, Renzo Spalla, Walter Muller, Sarah Noel, Daphne Walker, Betty Steiner-Wilkin and Margaret Young.

Weep Not For Me (author unknown)

Weep not for me though I have gone

Into the gentle night

Grieve if you will, but not for long

Upon my soul’s sweet flight

I am at peace, my soul’s at rest

There is no need for tears

For with your love I was so blessed

For all those many years

There is no pain, I suffer not

The fear is now all gone

Put now these things out of your thoughts

In your memory I live

Remember not my fight for breath

Remember not the strife

Please do not dwell upon my death

But celebrate my life

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This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

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This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

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