Seniors Feature July 2019

Enjoying the

sunshine‌

From left, Lifestyle Shepparton residents, Audrey Hurst, Noella Down, Yvonne Cocomazzo, Kathleen McConnell, Roma Polwarth and Lorraine Collins. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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July 2019

JOIN A LIKE-MINDED COMMUNITY… Katrina Mooney is encouraging everyone to come and consider the move to Lifestyle Shepparton, where a welcoming community awaits. Photo: Supplied.

Hurry LIFE S T Y LE Sheppar ton of fer s new opportunities for fun and friendship in a secure community of working, semi-retired and retired people over 50.

Katrina Mooney says that the friendships she’s made with like-minded people are absolutely beautiful.

“I’m proud of the community and love the security the gated community offers,” she said.

Homeowners at Lifestyle Shepparton can enjoy a range of sporting and social facilities, including an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, bowling green, croquet, billiards room, cinema, and fully equipped gym and outdoor gym equipment.

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homes are nearly sold out!

Homes are stylish, spacious and filled with natural light and they’re designed for low-maintenance living. The community gardening team maintains the front gardens, leaving homeowners time to relax and do more of what they love.

If you are thinking about the move, come in and have a look around because life’s too short to hesitate!

Homes are available from $205,000, so drop by and view the homes at Lifestyle Shepparton, 65 Channel Road, Shepparton and find out more about the affordable 5-star lifestyle. Otherwise, give them a call on 5821 5155 or visit www. lifestyleshepparton.com.au

July 2019

Convenient CBD location for

expanding clinic

AS an established and popular name within the region, Nixon Podiatry has expanded to offer its customers further options with two convenient CBD locations.

Nixon Podiatry owner, Sally Howes says her team have settled in comfortably to their new location and are proud to be continuing to provide their great service.

The new Vaughan Street location is ideal for people who rely on public transport to access services. Situated with bus and taxi accessibility nearby, with ample free car parking options and the fantastic café and food scene nearby.

Nixon Podiatry provides quality treatments for a wide range of foot complaints, including sports injuries, diabetes assessments and management, nail and skin conditions and general foot pain. We also offer advice and management of older people who have a risk of falls along with care of ageing feet.

Nixon Podiatry has two handy locations at 116 Nixon Street and 38 Vaughan Street, Shepparton. For more information, visit their website at www.nixonpodiatry.com.au for online bookings or give the team at the Nixon Street clinic a call on 5831 3169, or contact the Vaughan Street clinic on 5858 5595.

NEW CLINIC, SAME GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE… From left, Nixon Podiatry podiatrists, Chris Annett, Emily Odgers, owner, Sally Howes and podiatrists, Jess Moodie and Marnie Egan are excited to have expanded to the new Vaughan Street location. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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HERE TO HELP YOU BACK ON YOUR FEET… Shepparton Villages’ Community Service Program Manager, Emma Williamson will work with clients from the comfort of their own home to achieve their health goals. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

New restorative care service helps

maintain independence A NEW service coming to Shepparton Retirement Villages will assist those wishing to maintain physical and mental health and wellbeing within their own homes.

One of only two ser vices available across the Hume Region, the Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) program is a new specialised service that will be offered by Shepparton Villages to the wider community from July 1.

Delivered to clients from within their home, the service is designed to reverse or slow functional decline that some older people may experience.

Using a goal-or ientated process, Shepparton Villages’ newly appointed Community Service Program Manager, Emma Williamson will work exclusively with clients from within their home to create a goal-orientated process.

“There will be access to a suite of services over an eight-week period that will get you back to being able to live independently in your own home,” Emma said.

“The service is for people who are at risk of needing to go into care or need a bigger range of services. We work with a multi-disciplinary team including the client’s general practitioner to try and get them back on their feet.”

There are strict criteria and eligibility

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involved in applying for Shor t Term Restorative Care and Emma is more than happy to assist potential clients through the process.

“If you are caring for someone who you think might benefit from this program, I am happy to go out and meet with you and support the client with the referral process through My Aged Care to help ensure you are requesting the right referral service for this specific program,” Emma explained.

“If you meet the correct criteria, the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) will then go out and do the assessment and approval and then we pick you up on the program following that.”

“I work with a no wrong door approach, so if this isn’t the right program for you, I am going to try and point you in the direction to get you in to the right service.”

For Shepparton Villages, the Short Term Restorative Care program is a great transitional link to the existing Home Care program, and provides another service the organisation can provide to the wider community that focuses on caring for the elderly in their own home.

To find out more, contact Emma Williamson at Shepparton Villages on 5832 0800.

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July 2019

Sit back and

relax

WHETHER you’re retired, tired or just wanting to relax, you deserve a seat in the house that’s comfortable and perfectly suited to your body. The perfect place to find that special seat is at Furniture Edition, who specialise in recliners and lift chairs amongst their large range of furniture, gifts and décor.

Fur niture Edition propr ietor, Ray Behrends, said, “We have a huge range of lift chairs and recliners available to suit all tastes and styles. All are of the highest quality from the top brands in the industry, so come in and find your perfect fit.”

Take advantage of this great opportunity and invest in a seat that will bring comfort

PULL UP A CHAIR… Furniture Edition proprietor, Ray Behrends enjoying the comfort of the range of recliners and lift chairs available in-store. Photo: Katelyn Morse. and style to your home. Don’t forget to mention The Adviser for your 10 percent discount.

Open seven days a week with plenty of free

parking, pop into Furniture Edition today at 7999 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla (opposite Toyota) or give them a call 5823 1677.

Aged care planning SECURING the best possible care in the later years of life is of critical importance to you and your family, particularly as health and mobility may be deteriorating.

Accommodation and the level of daily assistance needed are often the major concerns.

If independent living is no longer practical, moving to an assisted aged care accommodation facility may be an option.

This can be a complex and confusing time with many important decisions to be made on a range of issues.

RI Advice can help you with that. The friendly team will listen to you, understand you, consider your circumstances and then

help to establish goals, understand financial planning options, implement a strategy, and enjoy your life.

Contact Sandy Miller at RI Shepparton, RI Bellarine and RI Yarrawonga on 5831 2833.

For further information, visit their website at www.rishepparton.com.au

GET THE RIGHT ADVICE… From left, RI Advice adviser, Chenara Newbegin, proprietor and senior adviser, Sandy Miller, administration manager, Linda Bourke, administrative assistant, Joe Bourke and senior paraplanner, Nick Barzen. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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July 2019

“I absolutely

love it all”

RESIDENTS at Harmony Village Shepparton have been thoroughly enjoying the upgraded features in their exciting new wing.

Paid for by Doutta Gala Aged Services, the $4.6 million upgrade was completed in November last year and features new common areas such as a lounge, dining area and kitchenette, as well as three new courtyards, large new bedrooms with their own private ensuites. Many rooms have direct access to a courtyard.

Seated beside an inviting fireplace on comfortable new chairs in the modern new dining and lounge area, 91-year-old Harmony Village resident Betty Downing told us that she is absolutely thrilled with the new wing.

“I absolutely love it all,” Betty said, “I can’t see anything here at all to fault; I enjoy the whole works. The staff are all superb and very friendly.”

Betty has been living in one of Harmony Village’s independent living units for twelve years and recently transitioned to residential care.

“Ever since moving across to residential care, my health has improved and I’ve become far more active,” Betty said.

Harmony Village offers an engaging and welcoming aged care environment where older people can live with confidence and friendship. For all enquiries, call 5831 7921 to arrange a personal tour of the facility.

COMFORT AND CARE… 91-year-old Harmony Village Shepparton resident, Betty Downing says that the features of the new wing are faultless. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

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