Nanyima Residential Aged

Care Monthly Newsletter

November 2019

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Our Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday 12th October with reports tabled from

the Chair of the Committee of Manager and the Facility Manager. When reading a

report for the previous year we realise just how much has been done to not only sustain

the facility and care provided but we see the improvements and changes that have been

achieved by committed staff and volunteers. A special thank you to those who attended

and willingly stood to their feet to speak of the impressive care provided by Nanyima

staff and loyal band of volunteers. The AGM is also the time for election of new and

re-election of already standing COM members. We were pleased to see and here of the

acceptance of new members. All will be needed as we move into next year and progress

with the extension of our proposed 20 beds. Thank you to the catering team who

presented the AGM with a delicious morning tea.

One of the changes required by government this year is the reporting of 3 Quality

Indicators. After 3 months of collecting the information in relation to Physical

Restraint, Pressure Injury and Unplanned weight loss we were please to complete the

on-line data with favourable results. Great work by clinical staff. This process is

required every 3 months so we will soon begin the next round.

Recruitment in any business is an ongoing task for the HR manager and aged care is no

exception when it comes to employing staff who have a heart for caring the elderly. We

are pleased to welcome another RN to our team which will replace an RN who has

chosen to move into acute care. There is still room for more RN’s and we await each day for further resumes to come across the desk. With an international shortage of

Registered Nurses and only a handful of them who want to work in aged care, we remain

optimistic some will come our way and bring a keen interest in aged care.

The interim report from the Aged Care Royal Commission is due out at the end of

October and we are keen to view their recommendations in regard to staffing ratios.

Currently we are sitting above the average for clinical care hours which enable us to

provide care at a high standard. We are currently reviewing the clinical roster to ensure

we can provide the residents with as much choice as possible. They all have different

needs and its our aim to meet those individual needs in a residential setting.

Hope you all have a fun day for Melbourne Cup and then start to

enjoy the Christmas cheer.

Margaret Campbell

Facility Manager – Director of Nursing

DAY

DATE TYPE TIME

THURSDAY 07/11/2019 INTERDENOMINATIONAL 9:00AM

THURSDAY 14/11/2019 INTERDENOMINATIONAL 9:00AM

THURSDAY 21/11/2019 INTERDENOMINATIONAL 9:00AM

THURSDAY 28/11/2019 INTERDENOMINATIONAL 9:00AM

To all who are celebrating their birthday in

November, have a fantastic day!

Check out our Birthday Board to find out whose birthday it is!

BINGO is held every Thursday at 10am in the

Multi Purpose Room Cost is $3.00

Come along and win some Prizes!

From Marion - DT

They say using our senses is important e.g. sight, taste, touch and smell well in October we had sensory

overload starting with our Annual Flower Show, which was held on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th.

Wednesday afternoon Jen and myself ( Bite Me ) started setting up the multipurpose room and courtyard,

with the permission of some residents we flogged a number of plants out of their gardens. Thanks to Sylvia

Thorneycroft, Olive Coles and Rod Fannon. When our job was done the four musketeer ( Merv, Nev, Peter

and Tony ) from the Pioneer River Orchid & Plant Association arrived with a mind blowing arrange of plants

and orchids. They were like busy little bees setting up the display. On both days we had a cake and craft

stall and morning tea was provided for a gold coin donation. Thank you to our loyal volunteers for manning the

stall and serving the morning tea. Rob Rolls joined us on the Friday and had everyone singing and dancing. A

group from Sarina Respite also joined in the festivities and is always happy to get an invite from us. It was

great to see our residents, family, friends, staff and community members mingling and just having a great

time. Our cake and craft staff made $717.00 . One of my most used words are THANK YOU and again I

would like to THANK absolutely everyone who made these two days such a great success.

On Wednesday the 16th we headed off to Bunnings in Paget for morning tea and to spend time in the

nursery, you would think our residents would have had enough of plants and flowers Oh! No. They were as

keen as mustard, morning tea was demolished and off they went heads down and bums up in the nursery. It

was a good feeling when I saw haw excited some of the residents got when they smelt or saw an unusual

flower or plant. With exhausted volunteers and a bus load of plants we headed back home. We were a little

bit late for lunch but no one was too worried.

Friday the 25th was Marian Ladies Bowls Club Annual Fashion Parade and Cent Sale. Our taste buds were

tantalized with a delicious morning tea which was waiting for us when we arrived. Later the colours and design

of the cloths took our eye in the fashion parade, the cloths were provided by Noni B. Then we had to listen

carefully when they started calling out the numbers for the cent sale. We did not win a great number of

prizes, but the residents enjoyed the outing.

Vibeke one of our regular volunteers holds a craft and social gathering on Saturday mornings. Saturday the

26th Vibeke and the ladies made some eco scarves. The scarves were laid out and different textures were

place on them eg leaves, flowers and twigs after being dipped into a dye. The finished product was just

beautiful, everyone was very proud of themselves.

Hubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble a covert of witches flew in on their broom sticks for a morning of cooking.

The caldron was fired up and stirred. There was plenty of cackling going on while yucky mud chocolate

crackles were made with eyes, fingers and mouths displayed on them. Then came blood red pikelets with

worms melting in them, owls popped up made out of cursed cake and melted bat wings. There were plenty

more mouth watering treats made as well. Residents sat around taste testing the discussing, revolting

treats, guess what? they just all disappeared. When the witches had finished cooking they muttered a

couple of spells, hopped on their brooms sticks and flew away, again cackling.

On Friday the 31st we held our Halloween Bingo a couple of witches decided to return because they had such

a good time stirring the caldron yesterday. They brought along some edible body parts for everyone to enjoy

while playing bingo. There were plenty of comments about the witches dress sense. Never the less the

witches thought they looked absolutely ravishing.

We are gearing up for our Melbourne Cup Day Celebrations, sweeps will be drawn on Monday the 4th.

Everyone is excited and looking forward to Tuesday. Residents are

choosing their outfits and what head attire they are going to wear to

make up their ensemble. Good luck.

Hope you have a winner.

Cheers!

Bite Me! & Jen

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Wednesday 6th November Morning Tea at Golden Years

Bus loading at 8:45am

Back for lunch

Tuesday 5th November Melbourne Cup Day Morning tea

Starting at 9:30am in the

Friday 22nd November CWL Cent Sale & Morning

Tea

Bus loading at 8:45am back for lunch

Tuesday 26th November Caneland Shopping Trip

Bus loads at 8:45am and returns at 2:00pm

Those who are shopping

will have lunch

a the shopping Centre.

TIPS & BITS

FROM THE KITCHEN

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON

MENU

Morning Tea

Hot Nibbles

Main

Baked Ham & Baked Vegetables

or

Prawns & Salad

Dessert

Black Forest Cake with Cream

or

Citrus Burst Cake with Cream

CLINICAL CORNERCLINICAL CORNERCLINICAL CORNER

BENEFITS OF PET THERAPY

Improved Mood

Multiple studies have cited benefits such as

Improved mood and more social interaction —

notable benefits since people with dementia and

some within residential care are at risk for

developing depression, which can further

compromise their functioning and quality of life.

One such study evaluated animal assisted therapy at an adult day care centre for older

adults with dementia. The results indicated that involving the people in activities with dogs

decreased their feelings of anxiety and sadness and increased physical activity and

positive emotions.

Calming Effect In a study published in 2008, psychologists observed a calming effect following pet therapy

in a small sample of nursing home residents. Other studies have shown that

animal-assisted therapy yields significantly lower blood pressure levels.

Improved Nutrition

One study placed aquariums in a facility and found that residents’ intake and weight

increased. This decreased the need for nutritional supplements, which lowered costs for

the facility.

Research has also revealed many benefits to pet therapy; some of which may include:

Decreased blood pressure and stress

Improved communication and reminiscence

Many people who are normally unresponsive to other therapies may ‘brighten up’ and

‘chat’ with a pet

Pets may motivate and encourage the elderly to stay healthy and exercise, giving them a

feeling of being needed

Motor skills may improve with the assistance of an animal trained for pet therapy.

At Nanyima we have the beautiful Piccolo for the residents to LOVE.

Until next time, keep safe.

Chris

Sue and

Marnie

MELBOURNE CUP DAY

Hope you are all gearing up with your Top Hats

and Fascinators for this years Melbourne Cup

Day Nanyima Races as I know Marion and Jenni

have lots of Spring Carnival Events for everyone

to enjoy.

Tina and the girls will be cooking up a storm with

their Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon for you to

feast upon. This day of events will then be fol-

lowed by watching “THE RACE THAT STOPS THE NATION” on the big screen accompanied by finger food and light refreshments. Hope to

see you there.

CAROLS BY CANDLE LIGHT

Don’t miss our Carols by Candle Light in the court-yard on Friday 20th December. There will be plen-

ty of

entertainment, a Sausage Sizzle, Drinks, Cake and

Craft Stall. Family and Friends all welcome.

A NEW FACE IN THE OFFICE

We welcome Kassandra Voss to the Administration

Team. Kassandra will be with us here at Nanyima

until Christmas.

FEE INCREASE

There was a fee increase in the Daily Care Fees on

the 20th September 2019. These changes will

reflect on the October accounts.

If you are currently paying your fees by direct

debit you will need to increase payments with your

bank so that they stay up-to-date with the rising

fees. Should you require further assis-

tance please give us a call or come and see

us at the office.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Our Christmas Raffle is up & selling!

For your chance to win these wonderful prizes

please see the reception staff to purchase a ticket

or two.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Our Annual General Meeting was held on

Saturday, 12th October 2019. Thank you to all who

took the time to join us. We welcome all new & ex-

isting members and look forward to an exciting

year in 2020 .

VOLUNTEERS

We are always on the lookout for volunteers.

People to help with activities and outings or if you

would just like to sit and talk, play cards or read to

a Resident we would like to hear from you. Also

people who would like to help with fundraising. If

this is you, we’d love to hear from you and welcome you on board.

LOST CLOTHING

Could you please check the clothing cup-board for

any lost or misplaced items that might belong to

your family members. Please ask staff for

assistance to help find missing clothing.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Thursday 9:00—4:00

Friday 9:00—2:30.

Nursing staff are on duty outside these hours. If

you have any enquiries please ask them to pass on

information to office staff.

OCTOBER FAMILY ALBUM

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

SATURDAY

2ND CHIMERS

WILL BE

PLAYING AT

1.30PM

SATURDAY 16TH

APOSTOLIC

SENIORS XMAS

CONCERT BUS

LOADING AT

12.30PM EARLY

LUNCH

1 Gentle

Exercises

Indoor Bowls

Pm Room Visits

4 Melbourne

Cup Sweeps

Draws

Pm One to

Ones

5

Melbourne Cup

Day Celebrations

6 Golden Years

Pm Brain

Trainer

7 Beauty Boutique

Pm Grenda on

Piano

8 Bingo

Pm

Reminiscing

11

Remembrance

Day Lest We

Forget

Craft

12 Gerry to

Entertain

PM Nail Care

13 Morning Tea

at Mirani

Museum

Pm Sensory

Trolley

14 Church

Bingo

Afternoon Movie

15 Gentle

Exercises

Finska

Pm Brain

Trainer

18 Daphne on

Accordion

Pm Nail Care

19 Movie Morning

Pm Brain Trainer

20 Adult Art

Pm Roy & Sue to

entertain

21 Church

Bingo

Pm News of the

Week

22 CWL Cent

Sale & Morning

Tea

25 Peter T to

Entertain

26 Caneland

Shopping

PM Put away

Shopping

27 DTs and

Volunteer Will

be putting up

Christmas

Decorations

28 Church

Bingo

Pm Sensory

Trolley

29 Morning

Melodies –The

Beggars

Christmas

Favourites

November 2019

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

$2.00 PER TICKET OR 3 TICKETS FOR $5.00

Drawn on Friday 20th December 2019

at Carols By Candlelight Evening