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Lodges News

June 2015

Many of our residents, family, staff and volunteers joined in the fun on Thursday, 28th May for the Lodges on George 2015 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. We were overwhelmed by the generosity of those who donated items to be raffled as well as those who purchased tickets in the raffles. Together we raised $840.00. Many people got into the spirit of the occasion and dressed up in the blue and yellow theme. We were also delighted to have a visit from Alice in Wonderland and her rabbit. They couldn’t stay too long, however, as they were late for a very important date. They most likely had a lot of other Mad Hatter’s Tea parties to attend on the day. Did you know that one dollar at a time we helped make a real difference to the Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support service programmes? $5 can help give a newly diagnosed cancer patient important support and information resources for what’s ahead. $25 can go towards resources to help GPs and health professionals advise their patients about cancer prevention, screening and diagnosis. $100 can go towards helping a childcare centre or primary school join the National SunSmart Schools Program. $250 can go towards paying an overdue bill for a family that hasn’t been able to work. $500 can help fund ground-breaking research into new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a special day.

Have a Cuppa for Cancer Research

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Happy Birthday to all residents born

in June.

We wish you a very happy and

special day.

June Birthstone

Pearl & Alexandrite

June Birth Flower

Rose

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

June Date Claimers Wednesday, 3rd June 10:00am Movie Outing – ‘A Royal Night Out’ Cost - $9.50 Thursday, 4th June 1:45pm *NEW* Karaoke with Kevin (The Club) Wednesday, 10th June 10:15am Concert - ‘Peninsula Poets’ (The Club) 1:30pm Bus Trip – Shopping Trip to North Lakes Thursday, 11th June 12:00pm BBQ Lunch 2:00pm Pool with Beaumont Care (E Lounge) Wednesday, 17th June 9:00am Bus Trip – Morning tea at Nudgee Beach 3:00pm Happy Hour (The Club) Wednesday, 24th June 9:00am Bus Trip – Scenic Drive 1:30pm Social Outing to Beaumont Care Thursday, 25th June 12:00pm Glamour Lunch – Pacific Islands

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The Month That Was… May has been another big month with several special activities for residents to take part in. A number of residents enjoyed a visit to the Brisbane Museum (housed in the Brisbane City Hall) to enjoy a wonderful display of ‘Costumes from the Golden Age of Hollywood’.

The costumes and accompanying film tracks brought back many magical memories, and it was exciting to see the original costumes worn by stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Esther Williams, Cary Grant, Marlon Brando and many others. Having lunch at the Shingle Inn on the ground floor of City Hall also brought back many happy memories for some residents. The group arrived back at Lodges very tired, but very happy. Special thanks to the extra volunteers who came along on the day to help. You are much appreciated!

The Sunnysiders once again gave us a lively and happy morning of music and song on 13th May. The harmonica adds variety to their presentation, and Fred always has plenty of jokes to share.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea came to Lodges on Thursday 28th May. We enjoyed a scrumptious morning tea supplied by our kitchen, and Jan and Alex entertained with their well-loved music. We had lots of fantastic raffle prizes to draw. The winners of the major prizes were – Nina Breeding (Kitchen), Connie Ziesel (Edith Schober’s daughter) and Kerry (one of Leigh Ann from the Laundry’s friends). A special thanks to Louise Tout and daughter Jan for supplying lots of smaller prizes for the raffle too. There were lots of winners on the day, and we were able to raise $840 ($700 from raffle tickets and $140 from donations) for the Cancer Council, as well as have a great social morning together. We look forward to seeing you at our many activities during June.

Until next month –

Lyn, June and Tiffany.

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Meet Judy Crow

who works at Lodges on

George as the Cook

Q. What is the best part of your job? A. Getting feedback from residents they they have enjoyed a meal. Q. How would you describe your personal brand? A. I’m easy going and always ready for a laugh. Q. Have you ever been mentioned in the newspaper? A. When I was with the High School musical band.

Q. What is your favourite song? A. Anything from the 1980’s & 90’s.

Q. What do you like to do in your spare time? A. Watching horror movies, baking and decorating cakes.

Q. What is one thing that many people don’t know about you? A. I played the trumpet in a concert band in Sydney when I was younger, touring Melbourne and playing at the Sydney Opera House. Q. What has been your greatest achievement? A. Proudly working at Lodges on George for 11 years.

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Fun Facts About June

The month of June comes from the Roman, or Julian, calendar. June was initially

named Iunius. The name either comes from the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter,

or from the word "iuniores", the Latin word for "younger ones". In the early Roman

calendar June only had 29 days. It was Julius Caesar who added the additional day

giving June 30 days.

June is known as a great month to get married.

June in Other Languages:

Danish - Juni French - Juin Italian - Giugno Latin - Iunius Spanish - Junio

Historical Events that occurred in June: 1184 BC The city of Troy is burned in the Trojan war

1793 The first public zoo opens in Paris, France

1875 Alexander Bell makes first voice transmission on a telephone

1846 California declares its independence from Mexico

1916 Mary Pickford becomes the first movie star to get a million dollar contract

1920 The US Postal Service rules that children may not be sent by mail

1924 Native Americans are proclaimed United States citizens

1929 Vatican City becomes a sovereign state

1934 Donald Duck makes his first ever appearance

1936 ‘Gone with the Wind’ by Margaret Mitchell published

1950 The Korean War begins

1968 Helen Keller dies

1968 John F. Kennedy is shot

1983 The first female American astronaut, Sally Ride, returns to earth

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Cancer Awareness

Cancer. A common a word within Australians’ conversations regarding health. There are a

number of chemical, physical and biological agents that have been shown to trigger mutant

cells (those with mistakes in their genetic blueprint) that grow and divide, a mass of abnormal

cells or a tumour that can cause cancer.

The recent Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is a major fundraiser for

the Cancer Council of Australia. Along with other major fundraisers

such as Daffodil Day, Pink Ribbon campaign, Relay for Life and

recent additions The Emeralds & Ivy Ball and The March Charge,

the Cancer Council of Australia has raised significant funds for

cancer research.

Cancer Councils are the leading independent funders of cancer research in Australia. In 2014,

research grants through Cancer Councils totalled more than $65 million. Fortunately the

survival rate for many common cancers has increased by 30

percent in the last 20 years. However, it is estimated that 128,000

new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in Australia this year with

that number set to rise an additional 22,000 cases by the year

2020.

The most commonly diagnosed cancers (excluding non–melanoma skin cancer) are prostate,

bowel, melanoma, and lung cancers. With the current knowledge surrounding cancer

prevention, the Cancer Council believes that at least one in three cancer cases can be

prevented, if risk factors are addressed or limited.

According to the Cancer council there are simple steps to reduce cancer risk; Quit Smoking, eat

a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, participate in some form of regular physical activity,

limit alcohol, be sunsmart, and have regular screenings with your GP.

Information Provided by the Australian Cancer Council

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The Month of May in Pictures

We’d be very hungry without our lovely ladies

from the kitchen.

We felt like VIPs when

we drove up to the front

door of Brisbane City

Hall.... and didn’t get arrested.

Norma or Jean laid

her first egg!

Do you like fried or

poached, Adrian?

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The Month of May in Pictures continued…

Thank you to everyone

who donated items for

our raffles. All money

raised will go straight to

the Cancer Council.

Elsie and Doreen were

delighted that Alice in

Wonderland came to

visit our Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Another beautiful

morning tea at Sea, Salt

and Vine, at

Scarborough.

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The Month of May in Pictures continued…

Gwen showed us all how to

throw a ball during exercises

in the Neill Martin Wing

Lucky and Alex enjoyed the

music at Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Did Tuppy make it all the

way through her lunch at

the Shingle Inn?

You bet she did!

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Laughter is Good for your Health

Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.

Laughter boosts the immune system, decreases stress hormones, increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, in turn improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

Laughter protects the heart, by improving the function of blood vessels and increasing blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Incorporating more humour and play into your daily interactions can improve the quality of your relationships— as well as your connections with co-workers, family members, and friends. Here are some ways to start:

Smile. Smiling is the beginning of laughter. When you look at someone or see something even mildly pleasing, practise smiling.

Count your blessings. The simple act of considering the good things in your life

will distance you from negative thoughts that are a barrier to humour and laughter.

When you hear laughter, move toward it. More often, people are very happy to

share something funny because it gives them an opportunity to laugh again and feed off the humour you find in it.

Spend time with fun, playful people. These are

people who laugh easily–both at themselves and at life’s absurdities–and who routinely find the humour in everyday events.

Bring humour into conversations. Ask people, “What’s the funniest thing that

happened to you today? This week? In your life?”

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Resident Survey Results – April 2015

54 returned surveys displayed the data below which was then compared against the previous survey.

1. Overall, are you happy living at this facility?

April 2015 November 2014

Yes 96% 96%

No 0% 0%

No Comment 4% 4%

2. How would you rate your overall satisfaction of the care you receive by the Carers?


Excellent 67% 35%

Very Good 30% 62%

Average 2% 4%

Fair 0% 0%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 2% 0%

3. How would you rate your overall satisfaction of the clinical care you receive by the Registered Nurse?


Excellent 59% 31%

Very Good 30% 62%

Average 7% 8%

Fair 2% 0%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 0% 2%

4. Are you happy with the level of input into decisions about your care?


Yes 85% 85%

No 2% 2%

No Comment 13% 13%

5. How would you rate the staff being respectful of your privacy and dignity?


Excellent 67% 42%

Very Good 26% 56%

Average 2% 2%

Fair 0% 0%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 0% 6%

6. How would you rate your satisfaction of the staff responding to any concerns or complaints you may have?


Excellent 59% 33%

Very Good 26% 54%

Average 7% 12%

Fair 2% 0%

Poor 2% 0%

No Comment 4% 2%

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7. How would you rate the variety of meals provided?


Excellent 57% 25%

Very Good 31% 58%

Average 9% 12%

Fair 2% 6%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 0% 0%

8. How would you rate your satisfaction of your dining experience?


Excellent 57% 31%

Very Good 22% 54%

Average 13% 4%

Fair 2% 8%

Poor 2% 2%

No Comment 4% 2%

9. How would you rate the quality of the meals provided?


Excellent 57% 27%

Very Good 26% 54%

Average 7% 4%

Fair 4% 10%

Poor 0% 2%

No Comment 6% 4%

10. How would you rate the level of assistance provided during meal times?


Excellent 56% 25%

Very Good 30% 56%

Average 7% 8%

Fair 2% 4%

Poor 0% 2%

No Comment 6% 6%

11. Are you satisfied with the amount of food and drinks provided?


Yes 93% 94%

No 0% 6%

No Comment 7% 0%

12. What is your overall opinion of the leisure and lifestyle program and activities provided?


Excellent 39% 25%

Very Good 35% 62%

Average 4% 2%

Fair 0% 4%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 22% 8%

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13.How would you rate the cultural relevance of the activities provided?


Excellent 52% 31%

Very Good 22% 54%

Average 4% 4%

Fair 2% 2%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 20% 10%

14.How would you rate the variety of activities provided?


Excellent 48% 25%

Very Good 33% 60%

Average 4% 6%

Fair 0% 2%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 15% 8%

15. How would you rate your opportunities to make comments and being kept informed?


Excellent 46% 25%

Very Good 31% 63%

Average 6% 8%

Fair 0% 0%

Poor 2% 0%

No Comment 15% 4%

16.How would you rate your satisfaction and information provided by the Administration team?


Excellent 48% 23%

Very Good 31% 63%

Average 6% 8%

Fair 2% 0%

Poor 2% 0%

No Comment 11% 6%

17. Do you think this is a nice place to live?


Yes 96% 98%

No 0% 0%

No Comment 4% 2%

18. How would you rate your overall satisfaction of the quality of accommodation and facilities?


Excellent 63% 50%

Very Good 31% 46%

Average 4% 2%

Fair 2% 2%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 0% 0%

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19. How would you rate the general cleanliness of your room?


Excellent 63% 50%

Very Good 31% 48%

Average 6% 2%

Fair 0% 0%

Poor 0% 0%

No Comment 0% 0%

20.How would you rate your ease of access to bathrooms and toilets?


Excellent 65% 48%

Very Good 33% 48%

Average 0% 0%

Fair 0% 4%

Poor 2% 0%

No Comment 0% 0%

21. How would you rate the quality of the laundry services provided?


Excellent 70% 42%

19% 19% 42%

Average 7% 13%

Fair 2% 0%

Poor 0% 2%

No Commnet 2% 0%

If you would like more information regarding these results they are available to view on the notice board outside The Club or you can request a copy from reception.

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Information for You

The Commissioner for Aged Care – P: 1800 500 294

The Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme C/- Department of Health & Aging (1800 550 552) GPO Box 9848 (In your capital city), or online at [email protected] Qld. Aged & Disability Advocacy (QADA) P: 07 3637 6000 Qld. Aged & Disability Advocacy Inc. 121 Copperfield Street Geebung QLD 4034

Religious Services - May

Anglican/Ecumenical Service – Wednesday, 3rd June in The Club at 2:00pm Uniting Church Service – Monday, 8th at 9:15am

Salvation Army Service – Wednesday, 17th in The Club at 2:00pm Roman Catholic Church Services – Every Tuesday at 9:00am in TV lounge.

Residents’ Meeting The next Residents’ Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 26th August 2015 in The Club at 2:00pm. These meetings are a great way to offer input, ask questions and have a say about your lifestyle here Lodges on George. We look forward to seeing you there. Residents’ Meetings are held every three months.

Email

If you would like to receive this newsletter electronically please email:

[email protected]

We will send you the newsletter each month via email.

http://[email protected]/

mailto:[email protected]

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Answers:

1.Davey Jones’ Locker 2.Helen of Troy

3.Bette Midler

4.Andrew Lloyd Webber

5.A ladder

6.Venison

7.Belgium

Quiz 1. What do sailors call the sea bed?

2. Whose face launched a thousand ships?

3. Which well-known singer and actress is known as

the ‘Divine Miss M’?

4. Who wrote the musical Cats?

5. What is considered unlucky to walk under?

6. What is the meat from deer called?

7. In what country is Waterloo located?

BIG CATS Can you find the 12 theme words hidden in the box of letter? Cross them off and write them below.

J A G U A R A C F G M Q X P R H A E M C N R A E C M L O Y I G E L J U I L D U T R G I P N E O A W L O I O E C H X D N N A T N C A R N I V O R E Z L D R A P O E L

7. ________________________

8. ________________________

9. ________________________

10. _______________________

11. _______________________

12. _______________________

1. ______________________

2. ______________________

3. ______________________

4. ______________________

5. ______________________

6. ______________________

Leisure and Lifestyle Activities

June 2015

Day and Date In House Activity Neill Martin Wing Activity Bus Trip

Event

Monday, 1st June

8:30 Hairdresser 9:15 Exercises (The Club) 10:15 Hoy (The Club) 1:45 Quiz Group (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties Table Games

Tuesday, 2nd June

9:00 Music Fun (The Club) 10:15 Wordbuilding (The Club) 1:45 Bingo (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Garden Walks, jigsaw puzzle 1-1Time, iPad Henhouse duties 3.30 Tai Chi with Simon

Wednesday, 3rd June

10:00 Bus Trip – Movie Outing 10:15 DVD (F Lounge) 1:00 Cooking Group (F Dining Room) 2:00 Anglican Service (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties Newspaper reading Watering Garden 1:00pm Cooking Group (F Dining) 2:00 Anglican Service (The Club)

10:00 Movie Outing – ‘A Royal Night Out’

Thursday, 4th June 10:15 Bingo (The Club) 1:45 Karaoke with Kevin (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties Garden Walks, Hand Massage and manicures, ball game 1-1 Time 1:45pm Karaoke with Kevin (The Club)

1:45 Karaoke with Kevin


Event

Friday, 5th June

9:15 Tai Chi (The Club) 10:15 DVD (F Lounge) 10:30 Wordbuilding (F Small Lounge) 1:45 Discussion Group (F Small Lounge) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

9:30am Scenic Drive and Ice-Cream PM Movie

NMW Scenic Drive

Saturday, 6th June 10:30 Relaxation (The Club) 1:00 Movie (F Lounge) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Morning Tea in Garden 10:30am Relaxation session Garden Walks & watering garden Home Duties

Sunday, 7th June

10:30 Relaxation (B&F Lounges) 12:00 Story Telling in the Dining Room 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

10:30am Relaxation Session Reading & Movie

Monday, 8th June

Queen’s Birthday Holiday No hairdresser today

9:30 Uniting Church Service 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Queen’s Birthday Holiday No hairdresser today

Queen’s Birthday

Holiday

Tuesday, 9th June

8:30 Hairdresser 9:00 One-to-One Visits 10:15 Wordbuilding (The Club) 1:45 Bingo (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties, 1:1 visits Play dough making Poetry Reading, iPad 3.30 Aromatherapy Towels

Wednesday, 10th June

10:15 Concert – Peninsula Poets (Club) 1:00 Cooking Group (F Dining Room) 1:30 Bus – Shopping at North Lakes 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

10:15 Concert – Peninsula Poets (Club) 1:00 Cooking Group (F Dining Room)

1:30 Shopping at North Lakes

10:15 Concert – Peninsula Poets


Event

Thursday, 11th June

9:00 Exercises (F Lounge) 10:15 Bingo (The Club) 12:00 BBQ Lunch 1:45 Singalong (The Club) 2:00 Pool with Beaumont Care (E Lounge) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

9:00 Exercises (F Lounge) 10:15 Gardening and Henhouse duties 12:00 BBQ Lunch 1:45 Singalong (The Club)

12:00 BBQ Lunch 2:00 Pool with Beaumont Care

Friday, 12th June

9:15 Tai Chi (The Club) 10:15 DVD (F Lounge) 10:30 Wordbuilding (F Small Lounge) 1:45 Discussion Group (F Small Lounge) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

9:30am Scenic Drive PM Movie

NMW Scenic Drive



Sunday, 14th June


10:30am Relaxation Session Reading & Movie

Monday, 15th June


Henhouse duties, sweeping Gentle Exercises Activity boxes, Quiz, bingo 1:30pm Music with Rhonda


Event

Tuesday, 16th June


10:15am Concert ‘Wayne Tribe in NMW 3:30pm Tai Chi with Simon


9:00 Bus – Morning tea at Nudgee Beach 10:15 DVD (F Lounge) 10:30 Reading Group (F Small Lounge) 1:00 Cooking Group (F Dining Room) 2:00 Salvation Army Service (Club) 3:00 Happy Hour (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties, sweeping, iPad, jigsaw, 1:1 chats, Newspaper reading 1:00 Cooking Group (F Dining Room) 2:00 Salvation Army Service (Club)

9:00 Morning tea at Nudgee Beach

3:00 Happy Hour

Thursday, 18th June 10:15 Bingo (The Club) 1:45 Singalong (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties, Gentle Exercises, ball game Poetry 1:45pm Singalong (The Club)

Friday, 19th June

9:15 Tai Chi (The Club) 10:15 DVD (F Lounge) 10:30 Wordbuilding (F Small Lounge) 1:45 Discussion group (F Small Lounge) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

9:30am Scenic Drive and Ice-Cream PM Movie




Event

Sunday, 21st June


10:30am Relaxation Session 1pm Ice-cream (F Wing Garden) Reading & Movie

Monday, 22nd June

8:30 Hairdresser 9:15 Exercises (The Club) 10:15 Carpet Bowls (The Club) 1:45 Quiz Group (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Hand Massages, Henhouse duties, kinetic sand 10:15am Carpet Bowls (The Club) Garden Walks

Tuesday, 23rd June

9:00 One-to-One Visits 10:15 Wordbuilding (The Club) 1:45 Bingo (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Gentle Exercises, Sensory Activity, Ball Game Henhouse duties, gardening Craft


9:00 Bus – Scenic Drive and Icecream 10:15 DVD (F Lounge) 10:30 Reading Group (F Small Lounge) 1:00 Cooking Group (F Dining Room) 1:30 Social Outing to Beaumont Care 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties, Newspaper Reading, iPad, quiz 1:00 Cooking Group (F Dining Room)

9:00 Scenic Drive & Icecream

1:30 Social Outing to Beaumont Care

Thursday, 25th June

9:00 Exercises (F Lounge) 10:15 Bingo (The Club) 12:00 Glamour Lunch – Pacific Islands 1:45 Singalong (The Club) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties Bingo in NMW, cards 12:00 Glamour Lunch – Pacific Islands 1:45 Singalong (The Club)

12:00 Glamour Lunch Pacific Islands


Event

Friday, 26th June

9:15 Tai Chi (The Club) 10:15 DVD (F Lounge) 10:30 Wordbuilding (F Small Lounge) 1:45 Discussion group (F Small Lounge) 4:00 Walking Group (Reception)

Henhouse duties 10:30am Salvation Army Service in NMW PM Movie



Sunday, 28th June


10:30am Relaxation Session 1pm Ice-cream (F Wing Garden) Reading & Movie

Monday, 29th June


Henhouse duties, Craft, Sunshine time, table games Walks, 1:1 time

Tuesday, 30th June


Henhouse duties, sweeping, Gentle exercises, Sensory boxes iPad 3:30pm Tai Chi with Simon

Activities may be subject to change at short notice.

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