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A message from the Chief Executive Officer Welcome to our annual Contributing through the Ages Lift-out Feature. As an organisation owned by the local community, our stakeholders extend beyond purely our residents, clients, their families, our staff and volunteers to include all of you who make up the community in which we live. This medium provides an opportunity to communicate some of the things we do to that broader community. Barossa Village is in effect a one-stop-shop in that we offer a full range of accommodation and care services: from independent retirement living through supported home care, respite and transitional care to residential aged care, including acquired expertise in dementia care and palliative care. Also featured in this edition of The Leader are the 2012 Barossa Regional Advantage SA Awards. Barossa Village
was again fortunate to be nominated for and to win a 2012 Advantage SA Award for Health Services. This is our second such award, having won in 2008 the Regional Large Business Award when they were still known as the SA Great Awards. The timing of both features has prompted me to contemplate why an aged care provider would be nominated for these awards and how as an organisation Barossa Village contributes to regional development as part of our contributing through the ages. As an entrant in the Health Services category we needed to demonstrate how Barossa Village has contributed to health within the region. Apart from our day to day services: • Barossa Village has been involved in a number of health research projects with Flinders University including:
research into the management of insomnia for elderly residents in residential care; dental care; and dementia care, which have been applied within the broader aged care sector in this state and nationally; • Staff have assisted in the development of e-learning training modules related to dementia care and palliative care for nurses based in rural and remote areas; • Barossa Village was the first South Australian residential aged care facility to become involved in the Nurse Practitioner pilot project; • Barossa Village facilitated a public men’s mental health forum for men aged 55 and over in November 2011; • The ongoing partnership with the Lions Club of Barossa Valley Tinker Shed provides many health related benefits for participants; • In conjunction with Regional Development Australia – Barossa we helped facilitate a strategic workshop for all regional care and disability service providers within the region in May 2012. We were also required to demonstrate significant operational achievements over the past 12 months. These included: • The merging of our Community Home Care and Residential Care divisions to provide a more streamlined approach to peoples’ changing care needs as they age; • Acquiring additional Commonwealth bed licences, offering increased capacity for longterm government assisted accommodation whilst still maintaining flexibility to offer respite and transitional care; and • Working closely with State Government to provide increased capacity and expertise within the region under the Transitional Care Package programme. These developments and activities fit perfectly Barossa Village is a not-for-profit public benevolent charity which has been providing the Barossa with within our strategy of contributing through the ages. a range of aged-care services for 50 years. Hopefully the range of stories we have included This has been possible due to the philanthropic culture of the Barossa community, whose spirit of this year give a brief insight into the lives of some generosity continues today. of our people and our philosophy of care.
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COVER: Barossa Village Gym instructor, Mrs AnnMarie Bartholomaeus assisting inaugural member of the Gym, Mrs Brenda Henschke, aged 89, with her exercise programme.
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Contributing Through The Ages Barossa Village client, Mr George Marshall with Mrs Vanessa Steinert at the Lions Club of Barossa Valley Tinker’s Shed, Nuriootpa.
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Everyone enjoys hobbies or leisure activities and age is no reason to slow down and stop enjoying the little pleasures in life. Volunteer co-ordinator at Barossa Village, Mrs Vanessa Steinert said it is important for people of any age to maintain their skills and leisure activities. “Leisure and recreational activities may not be able to restore abilities but they can maintain them,” Mrs Steinert said. Mrs Steinert said activities were important for health and wellness, and Barossa Village offered a wide range of recreational and social activities for people with different abilities. “As we age it becomes a bit harder for people to mobilise or find activities.” At the Tinker’s Shed, Nuriootpa, clients and community members are able to keep their hobbies alive with help from many volunteers.
“It provides entertainment, interest and helps them maintain their own individuality for as long as possible. “Members of the skill and leisure groups maintain a sense of identity and dignity. “Participating in activities can promote a broad spectrum in mental, physical and social functioning.” Keeping mentally stimulated through the different groups on offer, or any other activities helps creativity and enhances quality of life. The groups at Barossa Village are diverse and Mrs Steinert said they aimed to provide meaningful activities, relaxation and enjoyment, whether that is from tinkering away, playing bingo or having a go at bowls. It’s not only clients who are able to benefit from the groups, Mrs Steintrt said even the volunteers are learning things they may not have known before.
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Keeping happy and healthy
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General health care becomes more and more important as we get older and we have to listen to the small signs our bodies give us in order to stay healthy. General Manager of Care Services, Mrs Cherri Bindley said one of the most important signs to look out for is hearing. “It’s all about safety when your senses start to go,” she said. Mrs Bindley suggested people make note of any changes to their skin and have a mirror on the floor to look at the underside of their feet. She said maintaining what you’ve already got is so important to general
health and suggested staying active by socialising. Barossa Village physiotherapist, Mr Peter Hall said it would be wise for older people to ask their GP about being assessed for balance, bone density and calcium levels. He also said incidental activity was important, as well as challenging your physical self. Barossa Village care manager, Mr Jason Kearon said getting out in the sun each day for 10 minutes was great for general health. He also suggested those who were ageing to visit an optometrist to have their eyes tested.
Barossa Village physiotherapist, Mr Peter Hall helping resident, Mrs Loma Amber to walk, in order to improve her general health.
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Contributing Through The Ages Independent living Barossa Village offers options to those looking to downsize their homes in retirement in the form of their Independent Living Units. The homes have become little communities for those living in the clusters around Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Angaston. General Manager of Corporate and Retirement Services, Mr Simon Newbold said buying a licence to occupy an ILU had many benefits to those who had decided to downsize. “Their maintenance is all done for them and council rates and water bills are paid,” Mr Newbold said. Residents’ front gardens are taken care of for them, while they are left to enjoy maintenance of their back garden at their leisure. ILU residents have the perfect balance of privacy and care from Barossa Village. “It’s just like they’re living in their own home, but we do offer them services. “We don’t try to get involved in their day to day life.” Residents can be assured their property will be looked after if they go away and allowed pets, as long as they don’t impact on other clients. Mr Newbold said the clusters were all about building communities, whether the homes were in clusters of two or three, or even 70 to 80. “We have a lot of people coming in from outside the community and moving into the clusters provides friendships.” Moving into the Barossa Village units also ensures residents will be properly looked after, with an ILU residents’ association meeting once a month to discuss any issues. Barossa Village takes care of any small maintenance issues such as air conditioning, smoke detectors, exhaust, tiling, painting and even hanging pictures. Brian and Julia Russell moved into their Tanunda unit in 2006 in their third attempt at retirement, but Mrs Russell said it would stick this time because she loved living there. “There are plenty of opportunities to participate in Barossa Village activities and you feel as though you’re looked after,” she said. Mr Russell said whenever they have any problems, they’re looked after quickly and life is made a lot easier.
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Sustaining a healthy diet A healthy diet is important as you age to keep up energy levels and give your body the nutrients it needs to sustain itself. Hospitality Services Manager at Barossa Village, Mr Vitish Guddoy said in today’s society there are mixed messages about diet and healthy eating and those 65 years and over needed to follow a balanced diet. “Diet becomes very important as we get older, we eat not only out of hunger, but to help our body,” Mr Guddoy said. Three nutrient-packed meals should be eaten consistently every day with fruit and vegetables, including legumes. Breakfast should include wholegrain bread or cereal. Lunch can be a meat item, a carbohydrate and a green and orange vegetable. While lunch may be a larger meal, dinner should be a bit lighter, but still include nutrients. Mr Guddoy also recommends those 65 years and older prepare and store food correctly to avoid sickness from contamination. y diet: Tips for a health consistently • Eat three meals tritious foods nu of • Eat a variety bles of fruit and vegeta • Consume plenty t fa d te satura • Eat foods low in amount of calcium od go a e • Consum • Keep hydrated e food properly • Store and prepar uscular strength m • Keep active for
Fluids are just as important as proper nutrients, with Mr Guddoy recommending plenty of water. Those who drink alcohol should only consume sparingly, along with salt and added sugar. A diet high in calcium and low in saturated fat is also best, and keeping active for muscular strength is also recommended. Diet is so important for those with diabetes and Mr Guddoy said those with the disease can enjoy regular food and even treats in moderation. “Soft drink, chocolate and ice cream all need to be eaten only sometimes and not in large amounts. “If you do eat them frequently, it could increase the chances of diabetes and you could suffer heart problems.” Mr Guddoy said dairy desserts, such as custard and yoghurt were fine in moderation, along with sugary or salty spreads like jam or Vegemite. Low fat milk was recommended for those with diabetes, as well as wholegrain cereal and bread. “A teaspoon of sugar in tea and coffee is fine, as well as a bit of sugar or honey on cereal or porridge.” The diet versions of typically sugary food such as cordial, soft drink and jelly should be chosen, along with margarine instead of butter. To top off a healthy diet, Mr Goddoy recommends a mobile, active life to keep your body strong and lively.
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Staying at home comfortably for longer Barossa Village’s Community Aged Care Packages are helping clients stay at home for longer, while feeling safe and cared for. The packages offer a low level of care, promoting individuality and support in a client’s own home. Barossa Village Community Care team leader, Mrs Annette Gilbert said the packages support an existing carer in the home who is looking after a client. They provide contractors for many jobs around the home and clients can feel safe they all have police checks, skills and relevant training. Clients can also be assured the available packages fall within the community care common standard guidelines. “As people get older they might find it difficult to keep doing household things because of health issues so the packages help with every day normal household tasks,” Mrs Gilbert said. The tasks clients are helped with include personal care or hygiene, housekeeping and transport. Nuriootpa’s Mr Wyndham Schaedel has been on a low care package for seven years and said it has helped him a lot. Mr Schaedel receives help with housework and shopping, tasks he said make his life easier. “I used to do all the shopping myself in the hot sun and in the rain. “I’ve become good friends with the ladies that come to help me.” His extra help also means Mr Schaedel is able to spend more time at the Barossa Village lifestyle club on Tuesdays. Clients can also extend the care to aged care at home, where clinical registered nurses visit the home.
Carers can also leave the home to run errands or go shopping, without leaving their loved one at home alone. Mrs Ruby Bowden from Nuriootpa said nothing is too much trouble for her helpers, who visit her every day. “They help me shower and dress, clean the house, wash the clothes, hang them up and iron,” Mrs Bowden said. The Allied Health Support scheme allows for services such as podiatrist access and physiotherapist assessments. Clients can be helped with exercise programmes set by a physio through the packages, or information can be sought to help a client or carer on a number of issues. Each client has a designated case manager so they have familiarity with those providing the services. An on-call service is also available, so clients can get in touch with someone 24 hours a day. Tanunda’s Mrs Linda Wallent is probably the youngest 95-year-old you would ever meet and she is grateful for the support she receives from her package. Even though she is able to do her own gardening, most of her shopping and cook her own meals, she receives help in different areas. Transport, shopping, washing and cleaning are all services she receives from the helpers who visit every evening for about half an hour to do any odd jobs. “I couldn’t do it without them, especially the transport, vacuuming and washing,” Mrs Wallent said. “It’s wonderful to be able to stay in my own home. I’ve got nothing against rest homes, but while you can, you’re better off at home.” Mrs Wallent swaps recipes with the ladies who help her and said they had all become friends. Clients can also chose to add to their packages with Home Care, to access privately funded services. Transitional care packages from hospital to home are also available in the community or Residency, where clients have access to about 12 weeks of care to get back to where they were before hospitalisation. “We’re trying to keep people at home longer because that’s what they want. “They can make choices about what they think they need.” Community members can call Barossa Village to discuss any package and level of care.
Appreciating the Community Aged Care Packages offered by Barossa Village are Mr Wyndham Schaedel (above), Mrs Ruby Bowden (right) and Mrs Linda Wallent (below).
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Healthy exercise at any age is beneficial Exercise is important to everybody, despite their age and the best form is anything you’re likely to do often. Whether it’s gardening, walking, golf, dancing, bowling or visits to the gym, keeping active is great for our bodies and minds. Instructor at the Barossa Village Gym, Mrs AnnMarie Bartholomaeus said if you haven’t always been a typically sporty person, structured exercise programmes are great to get started. “Structured programmes also fill in gaps. They can help you focus on other parts of your body, which your favourite exercise may not cover,” AnnMarie said. “For example, a walker might want to pick up an activity that incorporates arm movements for balance.” AnnMarie said we’re fortunate in the Barossa to have many types of exercise available from Tai chi, aqua exercise,
swimming, cycling, walking groups and indoor and outdoor exercise – including the programme at the Village Gym. The first step to becoming healthy at an older age is to visit your GP to see what is and isn’t good for you. AnnMarie recommends talking to the person running the exercise programme. “Take a look, have a try and don’t be frightened to keep looking if it doesn’t suit you. No one programme can meet everyone’s needs. “Be picky and make sure whatever you choose helps your conditions and doesn’t make them worse.” AnnMarie recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each day, but said it doesn’t all have to be done at once. “It’s also good to strike a balance between coordination, flexibility, balance, strength and cardio exercise in there.”
She said the most simple way to keep fit is to increase incidental activity by parking further away from the shop, walking rather than driving, practice standing on one leg or even just stretching while boiling the kettle. “It’s what you do in these little grabs of exercise during the day that makes the biggest difference. If you can walk, grab a friend and make it fun. Walking is cheap and free, so if you can do it, it’s an excellent choice. “ “I’m also a big fan of TV exercise - little things that can be done during the ad breaks. Getting up and down out of your chair, shoulder stretches, lifting your feet and so on.” AnnMarie said being active is directly related to how well you maintain an independent lifestyle as you age, and everyone in the gym has a common goal to keep doing everyday activities without needing to rely on others. The Village Gym, which has been running for four years takes anyone over 55 and is a
joint venture between Valleyfit and Barossa Village. Each member of the gym works on their own programme, so there is no rush, pressure or competiton. They also have a lot of fun and many members have made friends through the groups and have participated in the Barossa Marathon, City to Bay and other social events. Gym member, Mrs Leila Marshall from Nuriootpa visits the gym three days a week for fitness and social activity. She said she had always wanted to join the gym and having AnnMarie as an understanding instructor had helped her. Mrs Marshall also walks most mornings and has lost 17 kg in the past 18 months. “The gym really helps with strength and outlook. Some mornings you feel you don’t want to come but feel a lot better once you’re here.”
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Dealing with the loss of a partner is difficult at any age, but as we get older we need to prepare ourselves to help the grieving process. General Manager of care services at Barossa Village, Mrs Cherri Bindley said our society can struggle with talking about death, but it was important to discuss an imminent passing. “When death is imminent and it’s clear what we have to do and what a person wants, the dying experience can be a positive thing because you get a chance to say goodbye,” Mrs Bindley said. She said the more people prepare for their passing, the easier it can be. Mrs Bindley suggested, as people get older, they talk to family members and make their advanced care plan known. She said grieving over a loved one who has died is very personal and there was no set time to give yourself. “There’s no easy fix, but if someone does have problems they should find out who they can speak to about it.” Support from friends, family, neighbours and even a funeral director can be a helpful thing at such a tough time. “Have an arrangement with family if something happens to your spouse and know there is professional help out there if you feel you’re not coping.” Barossa Village also offers counselling through their palliative care service.
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The ILU volunteers visit those in the units who may be socially isolated or may not be able to attend groups. They have been doing a range of activities with clients, including writing Christmas cards, helping with hobbies and even helping to write a family history. Mrs Steinert said it was important to the staff at Barossa Village to provide flexible volunteering to accommodate work schedules and lifestyles. “It’s great being able to provide activities for people with all levels of abilities with the help of volunteers. “Volunteers make a huge contribution to the community. Their skills and time are invaluable at Barossa Village.” Mrs Melva Vogelsang from Nuriootpa, who lives in a Barossa Village Independent Living Unit, volunteers for bingo once a week at the Joy Rice Centre, Nuriootpa. “It makes my day because I love being amongst the ladies and gentlemen. We have a great time.” Mrs Vogelsang has been volunteering for Barossa Village for about five years and said she gets a lot of happiness from it.
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Volunteers have always been the most important part of every community, and those at Barossa Village are no different. Barossa Village volunteers are varied in age and volunteer for many different reasons. Volunteer co-ordinator at Barossa Village, Mrs Vanessa Steinert said some volunteers like to give back to the community, while others like to share skills, while learning new ones. “Volunteers also like meeting new people and socialising,” Mrs Steinert said. Mrs Steinert said some volunteers like learning about the past and enjoy the stories they get to hear from clients and those at the Residency. “Volunteering is all about enhancing your own personal growth and even gaining work experience. “We have an amazing team of volunteers at Barossa Village.” Those volunteers include board members, the Ladies’ Auxiliary, bus and car drivers, Tinkers Shed volunteers, residential and community activity volunteers and Independent Living Unit (ILU) volunteers.
Barossa Village nurse, Mrs Sibi John has come available workers in Australia over the next a long way from her home in India to the 10 to 15 years to provide care for elderly people. residency at Nuriootpa. “Some of our neighbours in India, Vietnam Sibi was working in a hospital in Kerala, and the Philippines will have available people to southern India, before she did a bridging course provide the work force we will need. “Our experience with Sibi has been that she has when she came to Australia in 2008. She completed community courses then the professionalism and skills, and has adapted began her work as a nurse at Barossa Village very quickly to fit in our work environment. six months ago. “Her sense of humour is in many ways more “It’s really nice here. I came to visit before I Australian than most Australians.” applied and I thought Barossa Village was great,” Sibi said. Sibi, 30, said the staff at the Village have been very supportive after her move from Adelaide to Nuriootpa with her husband. “They’ve been very helpful. This is new to me because they don’t have a nursing home where I lived in India.” She said it was lovely to interact with the residents and their families, and would encourage other nurses from overseas to follow in her footsteps. “People are coming from overseas, but most are staying in city areas, not coming out to country areas. “I would recommend people come out to the country because we need staff here in nursing homes and hospitals too.” Barossa Village CEO, Mr Phillip Schmaal said bringing in skilled workers from overseas was a necessary step to fill shortages in regional and remote areas. “There has been a growing shortage in the acute hospital sector and aged care,” Mr Schmaal said. Mr Schmaal said there Barossa Village nurse, Mrs Sibi John with resident, would be a shortage in Mr John Christian.
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Barossa Village volunteers, Mrs Melva Vogelsang, Ms Jodie Rogers and Miss Sarah Maywald help out at bingo every week at the Joy Rice Centre, Nuriootpa.
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Hazel Spendiff, Shirley Sedunary and Roma Bishop singing a few of their favourites during a sing-a-long session at the Barossa Village residency.
Barossa Village resident, Ron Doecke is encouraged to continue his love of music by activities coordinator, Mary Ann Murphy.
Mel Pfeiffer in full concentration during a game of carpet bowls. Barossa Village volunteer coordinator, Vanessa Steinert offers an encouragement prize to Vic Kroemer after he seemed to be stuck on a losing streak during a Friday afternoon bingo session.
There’s always laughter to be heard during a round of bingo in the Joy Rice Centre with Edith Rogers, Nita Jones and Paul Pawlowski regular participants.
SENIOR’S EXPO - “POSITIVE AGEING” Barossa is coming together to promote Seniors Day on Thursday, October 25 at the Barossa Mall. Chemplus Pharmacist Mario and Nurse Anita will be in the Mall showcasing products and services to assist seniors in the Barossa. We will be providing blood pressure and blood glucose testing, sample medication and our professional services and advice. Proud to support Barossa Village residents and staff. Congratulations on many years of servicing the Barossa Valley community.
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