• I did not want to come in here. I'm still young. It was a reluctant move. But, sometimes in life you don't have as many choices as you once had, especially when your health declines. It has actually turned out ok. Nice staff, nice people and I am safe and well looked after. I try to spend as much time outdoors as possible and that makes me feel alive. Gavin, aged 64
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    I did not want to come in here. I'm still young. It was a reluctant move. But, sometimes in life you don't have as many choices as you once had, especially when your health declines. It has actually turned out ok. Nice staff, nice people and I am safe and well looked after. I try to spend as much time outdoors as possible and that makes me feel alive. Gavin, aged 64
  • Family day at the local markets. Lots of treasures sold to raise funds for the community, 50% raised going towards plastic free neighbourhood. . I am very happy with my purchase of this as new vintage anemone brooche, handmade in the UK and owned by a lady who passed it on to her niece (who doesn't like it). Nice bargain for $5 in the original box!! . The spirit of the elderly always seems to find me, even when distracted by a toddler. . ❤👵👴
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    Family day at the local markets. Lots of treasures sold to raise funds for the community, 50% raised going towards plastic free neighbourhood. . I am very happy with my purchase of this as new vintage anemone brooche, handmade in the UK and owned by a lady who passed it on to her niece (who doesn't like it). Nice bargain for $5 in the original box!! . The spirit of the elderly always seems to find me, even when distracted by a toddler. . ❤👵👴
  • Chances are, what you want more than anything is more PEACE and MEANING, more CREATIVITY and JOY, not more hurry, more information, more stuff. . Wishing you a JOMO weekend . ❤️👩‍🦳👨‍🦳
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    Chances are, what you want more than anything is more PEACE and MEANING, more CREATIVITY and JOY, not more hurry, more information, more stuff. . Wishing you a JOMO weekend . ❤️👩‍🦳👨‍🦳
  • What a week! Lots of new exciting work in the pipeline. And, to top off the week Little Miss decided to lock herself in the spare room during a conference call 😵. Have a great weekend everyone ❤👵👴
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    What a week! Lots of new exciting work in the pipeline. And, to top off the week Little Miss decided to lock herself in the spare room during a conference call 😵. Have a great weekend everyone ❤👵👴
  • My name is Tracey and this is my mum. Mondays and Fridays are our days together. Sometimes mum doesn't want to attend activities, like concerts, but if she knows that I'm coming she'll go. We usually stay here, but sometimes we go out. It's important to help mum get adjusted to living in here. Mum has always been there for me and it's important for me to be there for her now. I love my mum Tracey 67 years old (her mother has lived in aged care facility for the last 18 months)
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    My name is Tracey and this is my mum. Mondays and Fridays are our days together. Sometimes mum doesn't want to attend activities, like concerts, but if she knows that I'm coming she'll go. We usually stay here, but sometimes we go out. It's important to help mum get adjusted to living in here. Mum has always been there for me and it's important for me to be there for her now. I love my mum Tracey 67 years old (her mother has lived in aged care facility for the last 18 months)
  • DID YOU KNOW ... . Loneliness has become a disease in itself. . 1. Loneliness is reported to be more dangerous than smoking . 2. High degree of loneliness precipitates suicidal ideation and para-suicide . 3. Increases risk of Alzheimer's disease, and other dementia . 4. Adversely affects the immune and cardio-vascular system. . It is a generally accepted opinion that loneliness results in a decline of well-being and has an adverse effect on physical health. . . Loneliness is thus, among the latent causes of hospitalisation and of placement in nursing homes. . . If you haven't already downloaded my resources on how to improve engagement grab it here wisecare.com.au/freebie_pack
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    DID YOU KNOW ... . Loneliness has become a disease in itself. . 1. Loneliness is reported to be more dangerous than smoking . 2. High degree of loneliness precipitates suicidal ideation and para-suicide . 3. Increases risk of Alzheimer's disease, and other dementia . 4. Adversely affects the immune and cardio-vascular system. . It is a generally accepted opinion that loneliness results in a decline of well-being and has an adverse effect on physical health. . . Loneliness is thus, among the latent causes of hospitalisation and of placement in nursing homes. . . If you haven't already downloaded my resources on how to improve engagement grab it here wisecare.com.au/freebie_pack
  • This morning I received a certificate acknowledging I attended 100 training sessions this year. I usually attend 2-3 times per week between 6 and 7 am. . . Some mornings were tough. It was cold, rainy and quite possibly I didn't get the best night of sleep (thanks to my toddler). But, I did it. Exercise is my best form of self-care and it is important that I maintain it. . . Anyway, this got me thinking how good would it be if the same certificates were issued in nursing homes to boost participation in exercises? I spoke with my training group FEAT Fitness and they're happy to share the certificate designs if any aged care organisations were interested. Attendance is monitored in group classes anyway and this does not add much extra work for group facilitators. . . What are your thoughts?
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    This morning I received a certificate acknowledging I attended 100 training sessions this year. I usually attend 2-3 times per week between 6 and 7 am. . . Some mornings were tough. It was cold, rainy and quite possibly I didn't get the best night of sleep (thanks to my toddler). But, I did it. Exercise is my best form of self-care and it is important that I maintain it. . . Anyway, this got me thinking how good would it be if the same certificates were issued in nursing homes to boost participation in exercises? I spoke with my training group FEAT Fitness and they're happy to share the certificate designs if any aged care organisations were interested. Attendance is monitored in group classes anyway and this does not add much extra work for group facilitators. . . What are your thoughts?
  • When the garden gifts you beautiful snapdragon and lavender it needs to be protected from curious hands of toddlers and reckless Springer Spaniels. Can't wait until tomorrow to release my podcast interview with Toni Salter, The Veggie Lady, a qualified horticulturist. I learned a lot and can't wait to share it with you 💐
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    When the garden gifts you beautiful snapdragon and lavender it needs to be protected from curious hands of toddlers and reckless Springer Spaniels. Can't wait until tomorrow to release my podcast interview with Toni Salter, The Veggie Lady, a qualified horticulturist. I learned a lot and can't wait to share it with you 💐
  • I have had recent discussions with some of the key mental health and primary health organisations about the importance of wellbeing in residential care, in particular prevention and how I propose we tackle the issue i.e. prevention, early detection and non-drug intervention. There are so many ways this can be addressed in collaboration that is not expensive, time consuming or unrealistic. . . While many organisations agree with me about alarming statistics: -1 in 2 residents have depression - In 2018, depression was the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition among people in permanent residential aged care - Suicide rates are the highest in men aged 85+ There is very little motivation or priority to do something about it. 🤔 . . I am collating the feedback that I get, for one day when we have better outcomes I can look back on how far we have come on this journey. I am trying not to take the lack of interest and enthusiasm to heart (OK, I realise I perhaps have WAY too much of this on this topic which I am often told). . . Hi Julie . . Thanks for your email and the background on your project. As you highlight, the prevalence of mental health issues in the older population is significant and your focus on the transition to residential care is an interesting one. . . I have checked more broadly within the organisation and unfortunately at this time the project doesn’t align strongly with areas of current research focus; consequently, I’m afraid we’ll have to decline the invitation to discuss in more depth. . I wish you all the best with your work. . . 🤷‍♀️ . . To the 290,000 people in residential care, your wellbeing is IMPORTANT and it matters, and I will continue to do anything possible to make your final chapter as REWARDING, PLEASANT, ENGAGING, MEANINGFUL as possible. . . ❤️👨‍🦳👩‍🦳
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    I have had recent discussions with some of the key mental health and primary health organisations about the importance of wellbeing in residential care, in particular prevention and how I propose we tackle the issue i.e. prevention, early detection and non-drug intervention. There are so many ways this can be addressed in collaboration that is not expensive, time consuming or unrealistic. . . While many organisations agree with me about alarming statistics: -1 in 2 residents have depression - In 2018, depression was the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition among people in permanent residential aged care - Suicide rates are the highest in men aged 85+ There is very little motivation or priority to do something about it. 🤔 . . I am collating the feedback that I get, for one day when we have better outcomes I can look back on how far we have come on this journey. I am trying not to take the lack of interest and enthusiasm to heart (OK, I realise I perhaps have WAY too much of this on this topic which I am often told). . . Hi Julie . . Thanks for your email and the background on your project. As you highlight, the prevalence of mental health issues in the older population is significant and your focus on the transition to residential care is an interesting one. . . I have checked more broadly within the organisation and unfortunately at this time the project doesn’t align strongly with areas of current research focus; consequently, I’m afraid we’ll have to decline the invitation to discuss in more depth. . I wish you all the best with your work. . . 🤷‍♀️ . . To the 290,000 people in residential care, your wellbeing is IMPORTANT and it matters, and I will continue to do anything possible to make your final chapter as REWARDING, PLEASANT, ENGAGING, MEANINGFUL as possible. . . ❤️👨‍🦳👩‍🦳
  • I often post about the importance of kindness. I recently read that kindness is the secret weapon. Do you agree?
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    I often post about the importance of kindness. I recently read that kindness is the secret weapon. Do you agree?
  • Happy Sunday - super early start here so got some writing done 🤓, but it's not on this list 🙄 ❤👵👴
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    Happy Sunday - super early start here so got some writing done 🤓, but it's not on this list 🙄 ❤👵👴
  • Some days you're the Kookaburra, other days you're the honeyeater 🤷‍♂️
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    Some days you're the Kookaburra, other days you're the honeyeater 🤷‍♂️