SOMETHING FOR ALL SENIORS… From left, Lifestyle Communities Shepparton Residents, Pauline Terlich, Joan Bear and Barbara Roberts. Photo: Alicia Niglia
A whole region of activities on offer ACCORDING to the Australian Bureau of Statistics more than 15 percent of the Greater Shepparton population is aged 65 and above, which is why there is such an abundance of activities available in the area that have become popular among the ageing population. As well as the many senior clubs around the region that offer a place for companionship, fun and entertainment, Greater Shepparton has a multitude of activities to keep even the fussiest entertained from the Botanic Gardens and
the serene Victoria Park Lake to the many walking tracks. But if it’s history and art that really tickles your pickle then the heritage centres and museums have just the thing you need. The Shepparton Art Museum always has something new and fascinating to see and if you’re a motor head then there’s the Shepparton Motor Museum/Furphy Museum. For history buffs and culture seekers the Shepparton Heritage Centre Museum, Bangerang Cultural Centre,
Historical Society of Mooroopna Museum and Gallery, Tatura Irrigation and War time Camps Museum and Murchison and District Historical Society Museum are sure to please. No matter what you’re into, Greater Shepparton has everything and more to keep you occupied and to enjoy life everyday.
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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH… Primary Care Connect Intake Worker, Debbie McDonald and the team at Primary Care Connect are encouraging seniors to take control of their health through their range of flexible programs. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Primary Care Connect
empowers seniors
PRIMARY Care Connect are empowering seniors to take control of their health through offering a range of flexible programs that address the needs of those suffering with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and arthritis. The Chronic Disease Management Program implemented by Primary Care Connect offers a range of different activities such as Tai Chi for Arthritis, Walking Groups and Nordic Walking. It’s easy to get involved with a simple self-referral or a referral from your own GP. Local Health and Community Services Manager, Leah Merrigan says, “Low impact, chair based exercises are a great place to start and are designed to get people back moving. “We offer one on one health assessments in order to provide pathways to better health for everyone. “We encourage people to drop into Primary Care Connect and speak directly with our Intake Workers, we’ll introduce them to the staff that manage the programs and they can gain an understanding about what best suit their needs. “All programs are either low cost or no cost, there’s a social element, and a network of support available through people also suffering from similar conditions. “We invite anyone to come to Primary care connect, experience one of our programs and then go on and investigate what else we have to offer. If you try something and it’s not for you, that’s absolutely fine, it’s all casual. You can come and go as you like and use the programs to benefit you.” Primary Care Connect is located at 399 Wyndham Street Shepparton phone 5823 3200
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Six tips for active seniors
REGULAR exercise is not only good at helping keep you healthy and give you independence as you age, it’s also a great way to boost recovery from illness, reduce risk of chronic disease and a way to better manage any existing medical problems such as osteoarthritis. • St ar t slowly and aim for s mall improvements. Be guided by your doctor about how long and how frequently to exercise and keep track of your progress in a training diary for added motivation. • Improve your flexibility. Suggestions include yoga, stretching exercises, lawn bowls or dancing. • Build muscle tissue with strength training. For example, you could lift weights or perform a modified form of calisthenics. • Look after your bones. Weight-bearing exercises can reduce your risk of bone loss and osteoporosis as you age. • Improve your heart and lung fitness. As a general rule, aim for activity that means you breathe hard but are not left feeling breathless. • Include some balance and coordination exercises in your weekly exercise routine. Good options include tai chi, balancing on one leg and heel to toe stands.
MORE THAN A GOLF CLUB… Mooroopna Golf Club Professional Golfer, Chris Donovan enjoys the green at the Mooroopna Golf Club, which boasts an easy to stroll, 18 hole course and much more. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Plenty of entertainment at Mooroopna Golf Club THE Mooroopna Golf Club is more than just a golf club; with so much on offer it’s easy to see why the club is becoming increasingly popular amongst members of the Goulburn Valley. The club boasts an easy to stroll, 18 hole golf course on even terrain; there’s social bowls and BBQ on a Thursday from 6pm with a minimal fee of $6.00, or fabulous live entertainment every Saturday night and every second Sunday with ‘Sunday on the greens’ when the club plays host to the great live, acoustic sounds of reputable local performers.
The club really does have something for everyone. Mooroopna Golf Club Manager Craig Prothero said, “The $17.00 three course smorgasbord we offer from Thursday to Sunday evening is always a popular, and affordable way to catch up with friends at the club, and with the free courtesy busy on Friday and Saturday night, guests can relax and really make a night of it.” For more information on what’s on at the club, visit www. mooroopnagolfclub.com phone 5825 4135 or pop into the club, Fairway Drive, Mooroopna.
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Training the next generation of doctors HOLISTIC CARE FOR LIFE… Dr Modise Modise, Dr John Guymer and Dr Irumini Muthukumarana from Wyndham House Clinic are part of the team who offer patients ‘whole-of-life’ care. Photo: Alicia Niglia
ENJOY A BETTER LIFESTYLE… Enjoy a taste of the good life at the Lifestyle Shepparton Open Day this weekend. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Come and sample the good life LIFESTYLE Shepparton are inviting you to come along and enjoy ‘a taste of the good life’ at their Lifestyle Open Day this weekend, Saturday, February 28. The community will be open to the public, with all of the resort amenities on show and a number of display homes open for inspection. “The Open Day is a great opportunity to take a relaxed look around this vibrant, gated community and speak to the people who live here,” said Community Managers, Deb and Bruce Harris. There will be loads of food and
entertainment on offer with free barista coffee, wine and cheese tastings and complimentary lunch from 11:30am. One FM will be broadcasting live, with plenty of door prizes up for grabs too. Come and explore a unique way of living at Lifestyle Shepparton’s Open Day, we’re sure you will be pleasantly surprised and those with a thirst for life will delight in the facilities on offer. Visit Lifestyle Shepparton at 65 Channel Road, Shepparton, Saturday, February 28, from 10am to 3pm or for more information phone Mitch on 5831 1133.
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W YNDHAM House Clinic has been providing professional medical care for residents of Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley for more than 25 years. Practice Manager, Rhonda Rose says, “We offer patients ‘whole of life care’, from antenatal care before baby is born, right through to visiting you in an aged care facility at the other end of life. “That is the difference at Wyndham House Clinic; our doctors are dedicated to their patients of all ages. “The practice values, suppor ts and assists with the training of student doctors. We see it as training the next generation of doctors. Introducing new doctors to the importance of our service principle of continuous care. “ W y n d h a m H o u s e C l i n i c a l w ay s
welcome new patients and offers bulk billing for all children under 16, some of our doctors will offer this option for pensioners as well.” Wyndham House Clinic is focused on providing a premium level of patient care such as same day consultations for emergency cases and home visits when medically necessary. A wide range of specialists are also available for consultation at the Specialist Centre at Maude Street Medical, including the weekly Obstetric s/Gynaecology, Counselling and Physiotherapy services. Wyndham House Clinic is located at 96 Maude Street Shepparton. For more information or to make an appointment, phone 5820 3400.
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Shepparton Villages cares for our community SHEPPARTON Villages has become the largest locally owned aged care provider in the region. Currently the organisation cares for almost 700 people across various programs, employing over 40 0 local people on staff. Shepparton Villages CEO, Kerri Rivett says, “We’re passionate about the elderly in our care and the staff who provide that care, living up to our mission of ‘enriching
the lives of the people in our care’ is paramount to all who work at Shepparton Villages. “I am tr uly proud to wor k for an organisation where staff are so passionate about caring.” Kerri went on to say, “Over the last year we have extended our services to include a Home Care and Support Service, this enables us to provide care for those who require minimal to complex care through our residential care facilities, independent living units and our community program.” Sheppar ton Villages; through their various programs are commit ted to
ensuring that the people in their care enjoy their best days possible. If yourself or a loved one require care, or if you want to enquire about working within an organisation that is both supportive and nurturing, please contact Shepparton Villages on 5832 0800.
COMMITTED TO CARE… Shepparton Villages Resident, Madge Phillips and Staff Member, Lisa Reid enjoying quality time spent together at Shepparton Villages. Photo: Supplied.
Healthy ageing IT’S a fact that as you age good health seems be harder to maintain. From blood pressure, eyes, bones and a range of other issues weighing on the shoulders of our ageing population, dealing with some of these issues can be just plain frustrating.
Bones
As a natural part of ageing, our bones start to lose their density from our 40s onwards and Osteoporosis comes into play. Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the
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bones, causing them to become weak and fragile and more likely to break (fracture). Follow these steps to keep your bones healthy. • Eat calcium-rich foods: While it is recommended that men and women over the age of 19 consume 1,000mg of calcium a day, women over 50 and men over 70 are recommended to have 1,300mg a day. • Go easy on the protein: Excessive amounts of meat, cheese and protein make body acid, which drains the body of calcium and weakens bones, so be sure to keep your diet balanced. • Be active: Bones get stronger when you use them. A great way to strengthen them is with weight bearing exercise. This includes walking, running, dancing, golf or tennis. It doesn’t include cycling or swimming (although swimming is good for staying flexible).
Blood pressure
High blood pressure is common and often has no symptoms. At least one-quarter of adults have high blood pressure and while more than half of them are over 60, many are younger. Read these tips for keeping your blood pressure under control. • Exercise: Australians are recommended to get at least 30 minutes of moderateintensity exercise five times a week, such as walking, dancing, cycling or
swimming. • Healthy eating: A healthy, balanced diet will help reduce your blood pressure. Australians are recommended to enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups every day. • Limit your alcohol intake: For healthy men and women, drinking no more than two standard drinks on any day reduces your risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury over a lifetime.
Eyes
It is expected that most people will require glasses by the time they are 65, but by being sure you have regular eye tests, wear the right lenses and look after your eyes, there is a better chance your sight will remain clearer for longer. • How to keep your eyes healthy: As well as having regular eye tests and wearing the correct glasses, you can do several things to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. Eat well and plenty of vegetables, wear sunglasses to protect against harmful rays, use good lighting to ensure you are not straining your eyes, exercise to get the oxygen running around your body and to your eyes and of course be sure you sleep well to maintain lubrication and clear out any irritants gathered throughout the day.
Living & working at Shepparton Villages
Our skilled, friendly staff are there to enrich the lives of people in our care. Shepparton Villages offers an exciting nursing career for nurses. If you are a Registered Nurse, Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse seeking a rewarding and exciting career, call us today. - KERRI RIVETT
Shepparton Villages is a not for profit organisation that has become one of the largest aged care providers in the region. We are locally owned, we care for local people and employ local people. At Shepparton Villages we offer a broad range of care services and accommodation and care for nearly 700 people and employ over 400 staff. Our Independent Living Units are set in a picturesque garden setting and this relaxed ambiance flows through to our Residential Aged Care facilities. Our Mission is to enrich the lives of people in our care as we continue to grow and strive to become a centre for excellence.
Admissions Our Admissions Co-ordinator, Helen Mathieson, handles enquiries for all the types of accommodation available at Shepparton Villages. Contact Helen on (03) 5832 0800 or via email admissions@sheppvillages.com.au
Residential Aged Care Facilities Shepparton Villages is a very caring place and provides Residential Aged Care for 271 residents across our three villages this includes our 30 bed Dementia Specific facility. Choice, dignity, respect and privacy is something our staff do everyday in ensuring our residents have their best day possible. Our lesiure and lifestyle program, supported by over 190 volunteers, enriches the lives of our residents everyday through multiple activities including outings on our buses. Caring for our residents is paramount in everything we do. Pictured: Lorraine Riordan in the comfort of her own room.
Home Care & Support Services We offer a range of services availble to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These services include help with the following: • Household tasks such as washing, ironing, cleaning and meal preparation • Personal care such as bathing • Medical requirements that may require a nurse • Getting to your appointments • Shopping for groceries and other items • Help with the garden and minor maintenance
Kialla Gardens 15 Waranga Drv, Kialla T: 5823 9900
Independent Living Units Our Independent Living Units (ILUs) are for those who no longer wish to have the cost or work required to run a family home and don’t need a lot of extra support. Our ILUs are supported by our Gardening and Maintenance team who ensure that our villages are well maintained and our gardens are kept beautiful.
Tarcoola 9 Batman Ave, Shepparton T: 5832 0800
Onsite buses enabling residents the freedom to remain connected with the community
Rodney Park 30-50 Knight St, Mooroopna T: 5825 4134
For more information or general enquiries email info@sheppvillages.com.au or visit www.sheppvillages.com.au
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SLEEP WELL… Freedom Independence Products Owner Operators, Julie and John McDonald with Jenny Petts from Jerilderie can help you with your Sleep Apnea problems. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Diet and nutrition advice
FOR adults over 50, the benefits of healthy eating can mean the difference between having and not having mental acuteness, resistance to illness and disease, higher energy levels, faster recuperation times and better management of chronic health problems. • Fruit – Focus on whole fruits rather than juices for more fiber and vitamins.
Free services for Sleep Apnea sufferers FAMILY owned and operated by John and Julie McDonald since 2007, Freedom Independence Products specialise in more than just mobility scooters, offering a range of mobility aids, and health care products; including quality Hartmanns continence products and the renowned Menalind skincare range. As an agent for CPAP Connect Australia, Freedom Independence Products also stock the major brands of ResMed, Respronics and Devilbiss Sleep Apnea machines and masks. “We have seen an increase in the demand for Sleep Apnea products as the condition is becoming more prevalent and it affects people of all ages,” says Julie. “We offer things like free mask fittings and one free download per year on Sleep Apnea machines purchased from us.”
With prices star ting from $1200.00 on a fully automatic American made machine and humidifier and rental machines from $125.00 per month, also inclusive of one free download annually. Freedom Independence Products pride themselves on giving customers personalised, helpful service with a friendly smile and they’re open from 9am to 5pm daily. Julie said, “We’ve found that, in the past people have thought they needed an appointment to see us, we’d just like to let them know that they don’t need an appointment and that it’s ok to pop in and have a chat, anytime.” For more information on Freedom Independence Products’ range pop in and see the team at 6 Benalla Road, Shepparton, visit www.fipscooters.com.au or phone 5831 7317.
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• Veggies – Choose antioxidant-rich dark, leafy greens, such as kale, spinach and broccoli as well as orange and yellow vegetables such as carrots, squash and yams. • Grains – Be smart with your carbs and choose whole grains over processed white flour for more nutrients and more fiber. • Protein – Adults over 50 without kidney disease or diabetes need about 1 to 1.5 grams per kilogram of bodyweight. This translates to 68 to 102g of high-quality protein per day for a person weighing 68 kilograms. • Water – As we age, some of us are prone to dehydration because our bodies lose some of the ability to regulate fluid levels and our sense of thirst may not be as sharp. • Vitamin B – After 50, your stomach produces less gastric acid making it difficult to absorb vitamin B-12—needed to help keep blood and nerves vital. Get the recommended daily intake (2.4 mcg) of B12 from fortified foods or a vitamin supplement. • Vitamin D – As we age our skin doesn’t absorb Vitamin D as well as it used to. Consult your doctor about supplementing your diet with fortified foods or a multivitamin to combat loss of Vitamin D being absorbed through the skin.
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LEARNING ABOUT HOME SERVICE… National Home Doctor Service Manager for Shepparton, Peter Wyman and Shepparton Gardens Village Manager, Paul Macfarlane are proud to announce that residents can access the new and innovative home doctor service. Photo: Alicia Niglia
Shepparton Gardens’ welcome new GP service SHEPPARTON Gardens’ Village residents learned about an innovative new after hours medical service launched in Shepparton by the National Home Doctor Service this month. The National Home Doc tor Ser vice Sheppar ton Manager, Mr Peter Wyman visited the Shepparton Gardens community and explained to the residents that the service works to provide non-emergency after-hours GP visits on weekdays after 6pm and on weekends and public holidays.
Shepparton Gardens Village Manager, Paul Macfarlane said, “Inviting Mr Wyman to speak to the residents is just one of the many ways the village engages with local community organisations, charities and service providers. “We’re delighted Peter could come and talk to us about this great new service, “The service will be particularly useful for our residents, some of whom do not like to leave the village at night time. “We have a number of health and wellbeing programs
in place at Shepparton Gardens, my wife Michelle runs a daily exercise class that takes residents through a range of stretches and different movements, including leg lifts, upperbody exercises and work with dumbbells,” Mr MacFarlane said. To find out more about Shepparton Gardens and the services they offer for residents, phone 5821 7405.
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UNIQUE FACILITY… The Rumbalara Elders facility is the only facility of its kind in regional Victoria. From left, Rumbalara Elders facility Resident, Uncle Ron Thompson, Activity Coordinator, Sonya Parsons and Resident, Uncle Greg Wayne. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
Rumbalara Elders Facility calls for volunteers THE Shepparton Rumbalara Elders Facility is the only Aboriginal specific residential care facility in the Goulburn Valley and in fact the only facility of its kind in regional Victoria. The three-year-old facilit y features beautiful, bright, open plan communal
spaces and a vibrant, colour ful and inviting atmosphere where visitors are not restricted by regular visiting hours. E xecutive Manager of Aged C are Ser vices, Dean Walton has been with Rumbalara for over seven years and is clearly passionate about caring for
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the Aboriginal Elders in residence and bringing the community together, Dean says, “We employ a Lifestyle and Activities Co-ordinator, who arranges our daily activities for the residents, these activities range from walking groups, traditional art, bingo and music sessions. “We are working together with other Rumbalara ser vices to better link the community, for example, we are looking at starting groups that involve the younger generations which will enable them to spend time with the elders and share their stories.” Rumbalara Elders Facility is fortunate to employ a team of dedicated staf f,
member s, a large number of which belong to the local Aboriginal community themselves. The 31 bed facility is now home to 25 permanent residents and does have spaces currently available for people requiring permanent care. Rumbalara Elders Facility is currently seeking volunteers to assist with activities such as calling bingo, art projects and other general activities, if you would like to find out more about volunteering at Rumbalara Elders Facility, please phone Dean on 58206200