Seniors Feature July 2016

ALL FOR OUR SENIORS… Shepparton Villages residents, Harry Bradbury and Jean Tippelt enjoy everything on offer for seniors living in our region.

Photo: Emma Hillier.

INSIDE A whole region of activities to offer - page 20

The patient-doctor partnership - page 22

Over 50 & need assistance What you need to know with managing your about aged care - page 22 finances? - page 20

Shepparton Villages’ strong working environment - page 23 A snapshot of our ageing population - page 23

Our ageing life expectancy - page 24 Protect your home and business with Standby - page 24

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ALLEVIATE STRESS… GV Health can help to alleviate stress and concern relating to financial hardship for those over 50 through its Community Interlink service.

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Over 50 and need assistance with managing your finances?

DO you need help with paying your bills? Would you like to know if there are discounts you are missing out on?

Would you like to know if there are different payment options available to make things easier? Are you feeling overwhelmed by all your bills and need someone to talk to confidentially about your finances? GV Health can help to alleviate stress and concern relating to financial hardship for those over 50 through its Community Interlink service.

A qualified financial counsellor is available through GV Health’s Community Interlink service and can assist you with financial issues that may be causing hardship.

This service is free and confidential. Counsellors can help

to discover any discounts available to you that you may currently be missing out on and will work to achieve the best payment methods and plans to suit you.

Community Interlink has joined with Financial and Consumer Rights Council of Victoria in a project called Dignity and Debt. Funded by the Lord Mayors Charitable Fund, this project aims to provide financial counselling and information to ageing individual consumers and service providers in the aged care system.

To access assistance from a financial counsellor, please contact Community Interlink on 1800 222 582.

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A whole region of

activities on offer ACCORDING to the Australian Bureau of Statistics more than 19.5 percent of the Greater Shepparton population is aged 55 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 are a motor head then there is 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 Wartime Camps Museum and Murchison and District Historical Society Museum are sure to please.

No matter what you are into, Greater Shepparton has everything and more to keep you occupied and to enjoy life everyday.

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VICTORIAN SENIORS TIME TO TALK… From left, Tristar Medical Group, Dr Titus Thomas MBBS, FRACGP and Dr Soma Saha MBBS are encouraging the community to ensure that they practise good communication with their doctor.

Photo: Emma Hillier.

The patient-doctor partnership COMMUNICATION between a doctor and patient is one of the most important factors in achieving good health care. In the past, doctors typically took the lead and patients followed. Today, a good patient-doctor relationship is a partnership in which you and your Tristar Medical doctor can work as a team.

A Tristar Medical spokesperson said, “It can be difficult to remember everything you need to discuss with your doctor at the time of your appointment.

“Creating a basic plan and taking along a list of your symptoms to the doctor will

help you make the most of your visit.”

Tristar Medical’s teams of doctors share an enormous wealth of knowledge and experience and remain committed to providing their services to the Kialla community. The medical centre offers fully bulk billed services along with your choice of male or female doctors.

Tr i s t a r M e d i c a l o p e r a t e s f r o m 8am-10pm weekdays and 12pm-8pm on weekends.

To make an appointment, drop in to Tristar Medical 6-8 Waranga Drive, Kialla Lakes, or phone 5823 5977.

What you need to know about aged care WITH the chances of living longer increasing due to longer life expectancies, the number of older Australians is set to rise, which will transform Australia economically and socially over the next 40 years, leaving many asking the question, ‘have I done enough to prepare for aged care needs?’

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, approximately one quarter of retirement is expected to be ‘care years’ where help may be required with daily living activities.

The cost of ongoing residential care is estimated between $17,611 and $105, 912 per year but to accurately determine what the costs will be for you, will all depend on the level of care required, your choice of facility and how much assistance you receive from the government.

Everyone entering an aged care home will be asked to pay a basic daily fee, which is used to

contribute towards day-to-day living costs such as meals, cleaning, laundry, heating and cooling.

From March 20, 2016 to September 19, 2016, the maximum basic daily fee for new residents (including respite residents) is up to $48.25 per day.

This rate increases on March 20 and September 20 each year in line with changes to the Age Pension.

For new residents, the maximum basic daily fee is 85 percent of the single person rate of the basic Age Pension. From March 20, 2016, the single rate of the basic Age Pension is $794.80 per fortnight, and 85 percent of the single rate of basic Age Pension is $675.50 per fortnight or $48.25 per day. This applies even if you are a member of a couple.

Further information on the Age Pension and a full list of current rates is available at www. humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/ age-pension

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Shepparton Villages’ strong A snapshot of our ageing working environment population HAPPY EMPLOYEES… Medication endorsed enrolled nurse, Alisha Brown has worked at Waratah Lodge in Mooroopna since 2008 and loves the opportunities she has been afforded. Alisha will be stepping in for care manager, Tracy Campbell over the next few weeks while Tracy is on leave.

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SHEPPARTON Retirement Villages continues to provide a working environment that attracts satisfied and happy staff, as played out in the recently released results of the 2015 staff survey.

The staff survey is a voluntary process offered to 420 employees at Shepparton Retirement Villages and participation in the 2015 survey was 10 percent higher than the industry rate.

Overwhelmingly, staff at Shepparton Retirement Villages are extremely happy, with an impressive 91 percent saying they are happy working at Shepparton Retirement Villages and recommend it as a place of employment. Additionally, 92 percent of staff do not think about seeking alternative employment.

These results are no surprise to CEO, Kerri Rivett who said such outcomes were a result of innovative approaches to recruitment and employment of staff, and importantly the ongoing opportunities offered to employees such as leadership training, skills and knowledge development and a great degree of flexibility.

“We recently negotiated with GOTA F E Health and Business units to develop a compressive two-day customised leadership program, designed to enable staff to become key leaders within the organisation.

“It’s programs like these that help make us a great place to work.”

To enquire about employment opportunities at Shepparton Retirement Villages, call 5832 0800.

Estimated Resident Population 2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Males - 50-54 years (no.)

2,087 2,113 2,166 2,196 2,185

Males - 55-59 years (no.)

1,847 1,927 1,934 1,933 1,953

Males - 60-64 years (no.)

1,693 1,698 1,712 1,751 1,788

Males - 65-69 years (no.)

1,337 1,408 1,473 1,569 1,585

Males - 70-74 years (no.)

1,070 1,096 1,109 1,135 1,201

Males - 75-79 years (no.)

806

833

828

861

895

Males - 80-84 years (no.)

559

579

581

599

591

Males - 85 and over (no.)

404

426

443

464

516

Females - 50-54 years (no.)

2,055 2,034 2,070 2,136 2,158

Females - 55-59 years (no.)

1,866 1,922 1,941 1,928 1,967

Females - 60-64 years (no.)

1,653 1,698 1,719 1,752 1,803

Females - 65-69 years (no.)

1,251 1,308 1,386 1,456 1,519

Females - 70-74 years (no.)

1,076 1,077 1,033 1,052 1,110

Females - 75-79 years (no.)

926

924

930

950

926

Females - 80-84 years (no.)

756

755

728

755

759

Females - 85 and over (no.)

820

856

856

843

903

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Standby Security managing director, Angelo Kakouros said, “As you go about your day, our smartphone app enables you to control your security system from any location and receive notifications regarding any status updates.

“In the case of an alarm event, whether a suspect intrusion or a safety threat, you and our 24 Hour Grade A1 Monitoring Centre will receive video clips and still images of your premises, giving you the option to assess a potential threat and take the necessary actions. You can also initiate live video with the touch of a button to check in on your home and business anytime.”

For a new security system installation or to upgrade your old technology, contact Standby Security on 1800 809 579, 5221 0021 or 0418 524 188, or visit www. standbysecurity.com.au

KEEPING YOU SAFE AND SECURE… Standby Security managing director, Angelo Kakouros can help to provide full protection for your home and business with a single comprehensive security system. Photo: Supplied.