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Northern Coalfields Community Care Association
January 2017
Volume. 40
New Year’s Reflections
Looking back on the months gone by, As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,
And we think of our loved ones and our friends.
Recalling all the happy times, Remembering how they enriched our lives,
We reflect upon who really counts, As the fresh and bright new year arrives.
And when we ponder those who do, we immediately think of you.
Thanks for being one of the reasons we'll have a Happy New Year!
By Joanna Fuchs
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
“ WE ARE ALL ANGELS WITH ONLY ONE WING, AND
WE CAN ONLY FLY WHILE EMBRACING EACH OTHER”
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Management
Welcome to 2017
It is today which will form tomorrow, and tomorrow which will form the future!
Live for today, because yesterday is over, tomorrow is yet to come, but today is
the present!
We might say, "There are challenging times ahead, but we believe from the
heart, that with all of our strengths, resources, capabilities, and
by working together, using our intelligence, wisdom and experience, we will
not just overcome these challenges, but we will, indeed, thrive and HAVE THE
BEST YEAR YET!
As we reflect on the past year we give thanks for all of the fond memories we
have shared and look forward to creating new memories to share with our
families and loved ones.
We look forward to the completion of the renovations for Abernethy Nursing
Home.
2017 is also the year we prepare for the upcoming re accreditation for Jacaranda
Grove Hostel.
We would also like to take the opportunity to thank the staff for their dedication
and ongoing care that they have delivered to all of our residents over the past 12
months.
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Birthday Corner:
January Birthdays:
Happy Birthday to all the following, residents. We wish all these January
Birthday people a lovely day from Management, Staff and Residents.
1st Doreen Rees
12th Colin Moorcroft
24th Dorothy Bell
25th George Derricott
27th Barbara Barber
27th Stella Zocco
31st Doreen Earl
Enjoy your birthday!!
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Abernethy Home News the Month
Happy New Year! As you know, it is a tradition in many families to make a
New Year’s Resolution in order to achieve a goal for the upcoming year. Our
Residents are no exception. Several Residents and employees were asked if they
had made resolutions and here are some of them:
Cheryl (RN)- Enjoy more holiday time
Frances (RN) – Spend more time singing with Maranda
Kim G- Nothing, Im perfect just the way I am.
Rob (DON)- Start to run more
Anne B – Try to call people by their 1st name
May D – Wish my eye sight would improve
Myrtle T – To be healthier
Joan R – Would like to go home.
Rose (RN) & Kerrie (EN)- Win lotto and retire
May (CSE) – Start buying lotto so I can win.
Doreen A – Drink more beer.
Dolly M – Be good and less cheeky
Marie S – Start to sleep better
Emma – Be more active and eat more fruit.
Katrina B – Learn to listen to people more
Faye C – Plan retirement spend more time with family
We have been busy planning for 2017.We would like to encourage residents
and families to be a part of our program to know they are always welcome to
participate in any area.
Our monthly activities program will displayed around the home and of cause in
our newsletter so if you would like to know what we are doing and to plan
ahead of time this will make it easier for you. We have regular daily, weekly &
monthly activities; however we also plan a diverse and fun program of special
events.
Activities often include residents, families, friends, staff and volunteers and can
be a real mix of fun personalities.
If you have ideas for activities you would like included in our program, or if
there is something of particular interest for an individual resident let us know.
We will endeavor to meet each person’s needs and our amazing volunteers often
help us to make what seems impossible a reality.
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Abernethy Home Activity Review Meeting:
The Activity Review Meeting is held with Residents the 3rd Wednesday of the
month
Inform your Activity Officers Faye or Katrina of any ideas or requests, so that
we are able to meet your needs. Your contentment is important to us.
Please see your Activity Officer personally, if you do not wish to speak at the
meeting.
Residents of Abernethy Home had a lovely night drive viewing the Christmas
Lights on the homes in the local area a house at Nulkaba was well worth going
to see, very spectacular .Santa come on board the bus at Kurri Kurri to give
each resident a sweet and wish them all Very Happy Christmas we all enjoyed a
soft serve from McDonalds on the way. An enjoyable evening, had by all who
attended the outing.
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Was lovely to see a great roll up for the Volunteer thank you morning tea. To
thank our wonderful Volunteers, who give their time freely, go beyond to bring
joy to the residents at NCCCA that is very much appreciated by everyone.
Thank you to the kitchen staff for the tasty morning tea provided. It was
enjoyed by all.
We will be holding Australia Day Celebrations at Abernethy Home Wednesday
25th January 10 am with Australia Day Singalong with Carol. We will be having
morning tea with damper so come along & enjoy the morning. We will be doing
Australia day craft in the afternoons leading up to Australia Day
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There will be no Uniting Church Service during January Church will return in
February. Anglican & Catholic Church Service will be as normal.
Our Entertainers are having a well-earned holiday & should return February,
March 2017
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MVLH News for the Month:
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and New Year with family and friends.
As you can see from the activity program, I am on leave until Monday the 9th
of January, but please look at the white board in the dining room for daily
activities during this time.
A ‘Wellness Clinic’ will be introduced during January in the Wing 1 Lounge
room. The Clinic will encompass massage, cappuccinos and social interaction.
Please check January’s activity program for times and days.
On Tuesday the 10th of January I encourage you all to come to an Activity
Review Meeting at 10.30am in the lounge room. Please bring your ideas and
suggestions for activities during 2017.
Gouri (physiotherapist) will be running exercises during January in Green
Wing. See attached activity program for days and times.
Church Services with Father Ken will resume again on Tuesday the 24th of
January at 10am in Red Wing and 11am in Green Wing. Pastoral visits will
also continue on Tuesday afternoon’s from 2pm.
A lot of our regular entertainers and church groups are having a ‘well deserved’
break during January. They will all return as usual in February 2017.
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Jacaranda Grove News for the month
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Month Symbols
What is the Birthstone for January?
Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with
good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth
according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for January? The
following old poem provides the answer! And this page provides some
information about the meaning of the January gem stone, the color, symbolism
and significance of this lovely birth stone:
January Birthstone poem - the Garnet
"By her who is this month was born
No gem save garnets shall be worn
They will ensure her constancy
True friendship and fidelity."
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Australia Day
On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about
Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved
and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit
to making Australia an even better place for the future.
Australia Day, 26 January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of
11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney
Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip.
Though 26 January marks this specific event, today Australia Day celebrations
reflect contemporary Australia: our diverse society and landscape, our
remarkable achievements and our bright future. It also is an opportunity to
reflect on our nation's history, and to consider how we can make Australia an
even better place in future.
On Australia Day, over half of the nation’s population of 21 million attend
either an organized community event, or get together with family and friends
with the intention of celebrating our national day. Many more spend the public
holiday relaxing with family and friends.
Yet Australia Day is much more than barbeques and fireworks. It is more than
another public holiday. It is more than the pride and excitement of new citizens
who call themselves Australian for the first time on 26 January after being
conferred citizenship.
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A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the
birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken
James Dent
Australian Open History
Australia Open is one of the most renowned tennis tournaments in the world.
Staged in the month of January, every calendar year, the event has its origin
deeply etched in the year 1905, when the championship was first started. Similar
to the other Grand Slam tournaments, the events has men's and women's singles
competitions; men's, women's, and mixed doubles; and junior's and master's
competitions. Being the only Grand Slam tournament that features indoor play,
Australia Open has grown in size and stature, with every passing year. A peep
into its history would help us know when was it commenced, how did it gain
popularity and when is it played.
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Compliments, Concerns, Complaints, and Suggestions: We encourage
feedback that will assist us in improving our home and the care we provide. Our
aim is to help resolve any concerns you have quickly and effectively to your
satisfaction. If you have any concerns or suggestions please fill out a CCCS pink
brochure or ask to speak to management. Our door is always opened and your
confidentiality will be maintained. Thank you for helping us continually improve
our services.
My Aged Care: was established by the Australian Government to help you
navigate the aged care system and provide you with information on aged care.
It is part of the Australian Government's changes to the aged care system which
have been designed to give people more choice, more control and easier access
to a full range of aged care services. The contact centre can be phoned on 1800
200 422 between 8.00am and 8.00pm on weekdays and between 10.00am and
2.00pm on Saturdays. The My Aged Care website can be found at:
www.myagedcare.gov.au
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Hairdresser:
Please make your hairdressing appointment at the reception desk prior to midday
each Monday or ask staff to arrange a time that suits you.
Elizabeth visits each Tuesday
Leanne visits each Thursday at Mountain
View Lodge.
Haircut Men $12.00
Haircut Ladies $15.00
Perm $60.00
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Pamper Day:
Volunteers assist in Pamper day twice a month; come along and be pampered
with hand, nail care, knee, lower leg & foot massage.
A1 & A2: 1st Wednesday of each month (if something has been scheduled on
the calendar on the 1st Wednesday it will change to the 2nd Wednesday)
JGH: 4th Wednesday of each month
Magnolia: 2nd Monday of each month
MVLH: The last Monday of the month
Home Library Service:
The Cessnock Mobile Library Service visits the Nursing Home, Jacaranda
Grove Hostel & Mountain View each month.
If you would like to borrow books (large print for poor eyesight) CDs, DVDs,
Video’s, Talking Books, from the local library please see your Activity Officer
who would gladly organize this for you, the library visit the fourth Tuesday of
the month.
Songs of Praise:
Songs of Praise can be watched on Television each Sunday at 11.30am – 12pm
on ABC1 please request assistance from a staff member who would gladly put it
on for you.
Computers for Residents:
Computer access, including a touch screen computer is available for residents in
the Activity Room at Abernethy Home. You may like to play games or send and
receive emails to family and friends. Arrange with your Activity Officer or family
member to help you get started and show you what to do. Don’t be frightened to
come along and have a go.
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Bookings are essential - tell staff so they can book a suitable day and time
for you.
All residents are welcome to use the computers.
No food or drink to be consumed when using the computers.
Abernethy Home & Jacaranda Grove Hostel Church Services: Church
Services are held each month. All denominations are welcome to attend these
services. Staff are here to assist you.
Anglican Church:
1st and 3rd Tuesday of month 10am (A1)
2nd Tuesday of month 10am (Magnolia)
Catholic Communion: 4th Tuesday of month at 10am (Glass Area A1)
Uniting Church: 4th Wednesday of month 10am (A1)
Anglican and Catholic Pastoral visits each Tuesday
Mountain View Church Services:
Anglican Pastoral Visits every Tuesday 12.30pm
Anglican Church fourth Tuesday of the month at 9.45am (RW) and 10.30am
(GW)
Uniting Church Singers fourth Wednesday of the month at 11am
Pet Therapy: Delta Dogs have returned to all Homes, these special visits are
welcomed by all of our residents. Thank you to the wonderful staff who, during
their own time visit with their pets. No dogs are permitted in dining room areas
when food is being served.
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Family & Friends:
We welcome everyone to join in the daily activity or share a meal with your
loved ones. Alternatively there are many quiet and private areas, where you
can take your loved ones for a more intimate visit. Whatever choice, be
assured your visit is an important factor in the wellbeing of the person you are
visiting.
Visitor lunch orders: any visitors wishing to order lunch from the kitchen must
advise kitchen staff before 9am that day.
KIOSK OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY 10AM TO 11:30AM
TUESDAY 10AM TO 11:30AM
WEDNESDAY 10AM TO 11.30AM
THURSDAY 10AM TO 11:30
Where: ABERNETHY NURSING HOME
NCCCA is a nominated charity to benefit from customers who use the IGA Chain
of Supermarkets. If you or your family or friends would like to support our work,
all you need to do is ask for a COMMUNITY BENEFITS CARD in favor of
NCCCA at any IGA store. Proceeds will be used for items to benefit our residents.
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Food Safety at NCCCA:
NCCCA values the contribution that families and friends make to improve their
loved one’s quality of life, however as part of NCCCA’s Food Safety Program,
we are required to ensure that all food brought into the home meet the standards
of food safety.
When Family and Friends bring food into the Home they are to inform staff
so they may arrange appropriate storage/ refrigeration and document when
the food is to be consumed by and what the food contains.
Residents and their visitors assume all responsibility for the consumption of
any external food product. Care should be taken in food preparation, ensuring
good hygiene practices and sanitized working surfaces.
Foods are not to be stored in resident bedrooms. Resident’s personal
refrigerators are only to contain soft drinks and lollies in containers.
For further information please see NCCCA’s yellow brochure.
Advice from the Department of Health: Viral Gastroenteritis in Residential
Aged Care
Any visitor who is unwell with symptoms of gastroenteritis (diarrhea and/or
vomiting) should not visit a residential aged care home and should not return to
the home for at least 48 hours after symptoms have resolved. If you are unwell
please report to DON Rob Sherman or the Registered Nurse in each unit
BEFORE visiting a resident.
Visitors: Please wash your hands before and after leaving the Home. Use the
alcohol gel supplied throughout each home or alternately
use soap and water at the hand basin. These precautions
will protect residents, staff and yourself.
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Our Flag
Author: Unknown
Our Flag wears the stars that blaze at night,
In our Southern skies of blue,
And a little old flag in the corner,
That’s part of our heritage too.
It’s for the English, the Scots and the Irish,
Who were sent to the ends of the earth,
The rogues and schemers, the doers and dreamers,
Who gave modern Australia its birth.
And you, who are shouting to change it,
You don’t seem to understand,
It’s the flag of our laws and our language,
Not the flag of a faraway land.
Though there are plenty of people who'll tell you,
How when Europe was plunged into night,
That little old flag in the corner,
Was their symbol of freedom and light.
It doesn’t mean we owe allegiance,
To a forgotten imperial dream,
We’ve the stars to show where we’re going,
And the old flag to show where we’ve been.
It’s only an old piece of bunting,
It’s only an old piece of rag,
But there are thousands who’ve died for its honour,
And shed of their blood for OUR FLAG.
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Christmas Raffle:
CONGRATULATIONS!!
1st PRIZE Judy Craft
2nd PRIZE Raelene Jackson
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE RAFFLE
Thank you again to those people who sold tickets. This really helps
us to create funds for our Lifestyle and Leisure Activities here at
NCCCA.
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Abernethy Home Activities Programme – January 2017 - NB: All activities may be subject to change
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
2 New Year’s Day Public Holiday
Movie TV, Music
3 10am Anglican Church (A1)
Pm Hoi
4 10am Pamper Day
1pm craft activity
Resident choice 1-1
5 10am ball Balloon exercise
1pm Hand Massage Chair Walks,1-1 Resident Choice
6 9.30am Bingo
Hand Massage
Chair Walks, 1-1 pm resident choice
7 10am Movie
1pm TV, Music, Radio
11 10am Movie
1pm TV, Music, Radio
9 10am Kenny & Friends
Entertain 1pm Resident Choice 1-1,
chair walks
10 Outside
Café Morning & Garden walks
Pm Hoi
11 9.30am Lunch Outing
TV,movie
Music, Radio
12 10am Cooking
1pm Hand Massage
Chair Walks,1-1 Resident Choice
13 9.30am Bingo
Hand Massage
Chair Walks, 1-1 pm resident choice
14 10am Movie
1pm TV, Music, Radio
15 10am Movie
1pm TV, Music, Radio
16 10am Australia Day craft
morning 1pm Resident Choice 1-1,
chair walks
17 10am Anglican Church (A1)
Pm Hoi
18 10am Birthday Party
Morning Tea
Activity Review
pm craft activity 1-1
19 9.30am Scenic Drive
pm resident choice 1-1
20 9.30am Bingo
Hand Massage
Chair Walks, 1-1 pm resident choice
21 10am Movie
1pm TV, Music, Radio
22 10am Movie
1pm TV, Music, Radio
23 10am Trivia & Quiz
1pm Resident Choice 1-1,
chair walks
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10am Catholic Church (A1)
Pm Hoi
25 Australia Day Singalong
with Carol 1pm craft activity
Resident choice 1-1
26 AUSTRALIA
DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
27 9.30am Bingo
Hand Massage
Chair Walks, 1-1 pm resident choice
28 10am Movie
1pm TV,
Music, Radio
29 10am Movie
1pm TV, Music, Radio
30 10am Ellis Aldridge
Entertains Pm residents choice
31 10am Reminiscing old
wares
1pm Hoi
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Mountain View Lodge Hostel Activities Programme – January 2017 - NB: All activities may be subject to change
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
2 Easy Listening Music
Resident Choice
3 DVD morning Resident choice 2pm Anglican Pastoral Visits
4 Easy Listening Music
Resident Choice 10am Exercises
5 DVD morning Resident
choice
6 DVD morning Resident
choice
7 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
8 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
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9.45am Bus Trip - Shopping
Cessnock
10 10.30am Activity Review
Meeting 12.30 Special Lunch – BBQ 2pm Anglican Pastoral Visits
11 10am Exercises
11.15am HOI
2pm Wellness Clinic
12 10am Exercises 11.15am Bingo
2pm Wellness Clinic
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10am Bus Trip –
Morning Tea/Lunch Red Wing
14 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
15 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
16 10am Exercises 11.15am Bingo
2pm Music or Movie
17 10.30am Ron Entertains
2pm Anglican Pastoral Visits 2pm Wellness Clinic
18 10am Cooking and Music
Green Wing 11.15 Trivia/Quiz Red Wing
2pm Music or Movie
19 10am Exercises
11.15am HOI
2pm Wellness Clinic
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10am Bus Trip –
Scenic Drive Green Wing
21 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
22 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
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9.45am Bus Trip - Shopping
Cessnock
24 10am Anglican Church R/W 11am Anglican Church G/W
2pm Music or Movie
25 10am Exercises
11.15am HOI
2pm Wellness Clinic
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27 10.30am Ron’s
Australiana Concert
2pm Music or Movie
28 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
29 Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
30 9.45am Pamper Day/Nail
Care G/W 10.45am Pamper Day/Nail
Care R/W
2pm Music or Movie
31 10am Exercises
11.15am HOI 2pm Wellness Clinic
2pm Anglican Pastoral Visits
1 February 10am Cooking and Music
Green Wing 11.15 Trivia/Quiz Red Wing
2pm Music or Movie
2 February 10am Kaye & Peter
Carver Entertain
2pm Wellness Clinic
Day Wednesday the 24th
Movies,
TV, Music, Radio
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…….Jacaranda Grove Programme JANUARY 2017 - NB: All activities may be subject to change
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
2
3 10AM
1.30PM MAG FUN EXERCISES
4 1.30PM
HOI
5
10AM TRIVIA
1.30PM MAG
REMINICING/CRAFT
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10am GENTLE EXERCISES
1-1 VISITS
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8
RESIDENTS CHOICE MOVIES, MUSIC, GARDEN WALKS
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10am
1.30PM MAG PAMPER PACKAGE
10 10AM
CRAFT
1-1 VISITS
11 HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CAKE & CELEBRATIONS
1.30PM
HOI
12 10am
Peter & Kaye Carver
1.30PM HAPPY HOUR PAMPER
13 10AM GENTLE
EXERCISE
1-1 VISITS
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RESIDENTS CHOICE
MOVIES, MUSIC, GARDEN WALKS
16 BUS TRIP
17 10AM
1.30PM MAG DAILY DOSE OF
EXERCISE
18 1.30PM HOI
19 9AM WALKS
10AM BOWLS
2PM
CRAFT MAGNOLIA
20 10AM GENTLE
EXERCISE
1-1 VISITS
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RESIDENTS CHOICE MOVIES, MUSIC, GARDEN WALKS
23 10AM
1-1 VISITS
24 10AM
PAMPER WITH LAURELLE
1.30PM MAG COOKING
25 HOI
1.30pm
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
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27 10am GENTLE
EXERCISE
1-1 VISITS
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29
RESIDENTS CHOICE MOVIES, MUSIC, GARDEN WALKS
30 10AM
1.30PM MAG REMINICING/CRAFT
31 10AM
BOWLS 1-1 VISITS
Doreen, Colin, Stella, Barbara, Dorothy