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How true is this? However, the more outings an older person has in their regular schedule the less percentage of time they spend preparing and more time they spend enjoying their outing, rather than stressing out about transport, toilets and mucking up others 🔑CONSISTENCY IS KEY 🔑 ❤️👩🦳👨🦳
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I believe that what you do outside of work and how you approach life is very important. It doesn't mean that outside of work one needs to have a full on schedule unrealistic list of activities that they must do 🤨🤯. Even simple tasks such as enjoying the nature, relaxing and switch off are very beneficial. I then try and channel that energy and calmness into my work and programs in aged care. I cannot create calming and enriching recommendations if I am always on the go, overworked and exhausted. It's all about the balance and checking in as well as checking out. 🍃🌺🍀 ❤👵👴
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I wasn't meant to get a dog. She was a stray and after the vet said they would put her down, I decided to keep her. I said put me down, not the bloody dog! We do everything together. People always stop and say hello. I can spend the entire day with her and not feel lonely (Joe, aged 93)
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Thank you to everyone who tuned into the Season 1 of the Voice of Aged Care Podcast. Feeling very blessed to have over 2000 listens of the 16 episodes. I'm now mapping out Season 2 - if there is a specific topic or interview that you'd like to see covered, please let me know ;) wisecare.com.au/podcast
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Happy Valentine's Day ❤👵👴
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Thank you everyone for your feedback on your preferred book format. Looks like I'll have three options - paperback, hard cover and ebook. 👌👌👌 It's hard to believe that a file which has been sitting in my computer for far too long will soon become a book. 😎 I doubted myself so much, despite all my experience and training in aged care. There are so few resources on this topic and I wondered if I'm the right person to shed light on this topic. I'm not elderly and I don't live in aged care. 🤐 It was in fact the elderly and their stories which need to be heard that have pushed me to the finish line. A number of clients over the years have encouraged me to write and get the message across. 📖 I strongly believe that every older person deserves to be understood, heard and loved. ❤ Book launch coming soon with endorsed workshops (online and in person) on Enhancing Wellbeing in Late Life. 👍 We can all help older people in improving the quality of their wellbeing in late life. 🍀 Thank you for your support. ❤👵👴
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I can explain many of these 😂😂, but not pouring milk before the cereal - who does that?
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Empathy, kindness, compassion, sympathy, warmth, and care are just right! ❤👵👴
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Oh, what a feeling! . Tidied up the manuscript and it is now getting final touches with the editor and the designer. It took SO long to get this book finalised but now it reads so much better post doctorate research about the impact of client wellbeing on the workforce, a number of amazing podcast interviews with a range of professionals who work tirelessly to improve the quality of older people's wellbeing (and engagement) in aged care and endless tips from those who work in aged care and families. . This is the go-to book for anyone working in aged care looking for quick tips and practical strategies. You'll be able to get a copy soon. . Please tell me - do you prefer e-books or paperbacks? . Thanks 🙌❤️👨🦳👩🦳
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Do you agree? ❤👵👴
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Elderly are SO KIND. My toddler loves (read is obsessed) buses. So, we are going on a little bus outing this morning. This lovely elderly lady, mind you with a walking stick and reduced mobility herself, gets up and folds a row of disability chairs, so I can park the pram, then back to her seat - all before I even get on the bus. . Love and spread the kindness. . . ❤👵👴
