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JULY / AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2020 LATEST NEWS Jubilee’s Stay Connected program is gearing up again. Anne, Sandra and Sandra, pictured, were having a ball in the cooking program before COVID-19 forced its suspension. Now Stay Connected is coming back don’t miss the chance to take part. Find out more on page 8.

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MASKS DONATION A TIMELY GIFT A big thanks to AuExpress Global and Catalyst who donated medical face masks to Jubilee Community Care recently.

The donation of up to 50,000 masks to Jubilee and other care providers throughout Australia, arrived in April during the national shortage of masks due to COVID-19.

The donations were organised by Leading Age Services Australia. It’s great to see businesses working together to achieve great results for healthcare staff and clients.

JUBILEE WANDERERS ACTIVITIES UPDATE The Jubilee Wanderers activities program is still suspended due to COVID-19 although we are hoping that our buses and wonderful day trips will resume soon.

Our activities coordinator Vicki has been champing at the bit to get out and about again but even when activities do resume the numbers on buses will be limited.

Also still suspended is our exercise and hydrotherapy classes. Participants will be notified when they recommence. Your patience at this time is appreciated.

SERVICE CHANGES WITH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS There will be changes to services provided by Jubilee Community Care on Friday, August 14 - the Brisbane Ekka Show Day public holiday.

Essential services of personal care, medication assistance and meal preparation will be provided on these days while domestic assistance, social support, respite and shopping services will not be.

Also the office will be closed on this public holiday. For information phone the Jubilee office on 3871 3220.

SAVE THE DATE July 14, 2020 July 15, 2020 August 14, 2020 October 9, 2020 Third quarter, 2020

Food Solutions’ first of three online services begins Mindfulness six-week online program begins Brisbane’s Ekka Show Day public holiday Stay Standing falls prevention course begins Stay Connected program expected to recommence

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR OLDEST CLIENTS Jubilee Community Care is in a very privileged position to care for some very special centenarians.

Jubilee clients Geoff and Nancy recently celebrated their 102nd birthdays - Geoff on May 26 and Nancy on June 20.

Our birthday congratulations and well wishes go to Nancy and Geoff.

STAY STANDING PROGRAM KICKS OFF AGAIN Jubilee Community Care’s popular Stay Standing program will recommence in October at Ashgrove Golf Club. It will begin on October 9.

Stay Standing sessions are held on Fridays for eight weeks and each one includes exercises, presentations from allied health specialists and morning teas. A program of exercises also is included for you to run through at home.

Program topics covered include:

 Assessment with physiotherapists Monique or Dean and a home program of exercises to prevent falls, delivered in week one. »» Falls contingency planning, SMART goals and managing chronic pain.

»» Managing continence with a nurse and Healthy Bones with a dietician.

»» Safety at home with an occupational therapist, Vision with an optometrist and Hearing with an audiologist. »» Footwear to stay safe and comfortable on your feet with a podiatrist and Safety away from home with the Queensland Police Service. »» Managing medication and sleep with a pharmacist.

»» First Aid including recognising common senior emergencies.

»» Exercise review and outcomes and a celebration in the final week.

The next Stay Standing program will begin at Ashgrove Golf Club, 863 Waterworks Rd, The Gap, on Friday, October 9 from 10am-12.30pm. The program will continue weekly until November 27. Find out more or book your place by phoning Jubilee Community Care on 3871 3220.

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DON’T MISS OUT ON EKKA FUN THIS YEAR With the 2020 Ekka being cancelled due to COVID-19, Jubilee Community Care has decided to bring the Ekka to you!

This year Jubilee will be giving each client a Jubilee Ekka bag full of treats - think Bertie Beetle chocolates and other delights! The bags will be delivered to your home during August so keep an eye out when your support worker visits.

Did you know it is just the third time in its 143-year history that the Ekka has not proceeded. It was previously cancelled in 1919 due to the Spanish Flu epidemic and in 1942 when the grounds were used as a World War II staging depot.

The RNA has a strong history of using the Brisbane Showgrounds to help the community in times of need, including being used as a treatment centre in 1918 for those suffering from Spanish Influenza. More recently it also was used as an evacuation centre for those impacted by the 2011 Brisbane floods.

Most of the Ekka competitions have been cancelled however the beef cattle led steer competition will go ahead in Gympie on August 5 while judging for the prime beef competition will be held on August 6 at Silverdale. Other competitions still running include bush poetry and digital photography.

Of course it would not be Ekka time without the iconic strawberry sundae. In 2019 more than 180,000 sundaes were sold. While you can’t get your hands on one this year try out these strawberry sundae-inspired cupcakes. They come courtesy of www.ekka.com.au/blog. Enjoy.

INGREDIENTS ● 225g salted butter ● 1 cup white sugar ● 1 tsp grated lime or lemon ● 60ml milk ● 200g self-raising flour ● 10ml vanilla extract ● 4 large room temperature free range eggs METHOD Beat the sugar and butter with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy. The sugar must be dissolved right through.

Put the mixer on low and add the self-raising flour, eggs, vanilla and zest. Mix well to form a smooth batter before pouring into a greased cupcake tin or cupcake papers.

Bake for about 15-18 minutes at 170c until brown and until a skewer comes out clean from the middle. Once cooked, remove from the oven and cool!

Once cooled pipe the cupcakes with whipped cream, some sliced strawberries and white chocolate curls or bark.

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JUBILEE HAS LAUNCHED ONLINE SERVICES SO REGISTER NOW AND GET CONNECTED At Jubilee Community Care we believe in being there for you, even when we are not supporting you in person in your own home. As such, Jubilee is now delivering online services to keep you connected, healthy, active, and to improve your sense of wellbeing.

We have partnered with local businesses who provide specialist teaching and classes online on a range of topics, all at a low cost.

The online services are open to Jubilee clients as well as seniors in the community, with time at the end of each session to discuss the day’s content and build new friendships if you wish to stay online. To take part all you need to do is connect to the classes on your computer or tablet with the instructions provided once you register. It’s easy.

Two classes start in mid-July so register as soon as possible. The classes include:  Diet and Nutrition Education with partner Food Solutions: Learn how to stay healthy, meet your nutritional needs and continue enjoying meal times as you age. Topics include your changing nutrition needs, malnutrition and hydration, easy convenience foods, how to eat well on a budget, modified diets and chronic health, and more. The program will run over three sessions at 10am on July 14, August 11 and September 8. Cost is from $12.50 per session.  Mindful Connections with partner Conscious Beginnings: Join online mindfulness sessions and learn effective strategies to improve your wellbeing, reduce stress and enjoy life to the fullest. Key topics to be discussed include a definition of mindfulness, its key principles and scientifically proven benefits; understanding and managing stress effectively; finding meaning in life and dealing with isolation/loneliness; wellness habits for better sleep; and group discussions. The course, held weekly for six weeks, will begin at 10am on Wednesday, July 15 and continue to August 19. Cost is from $12.50 per session.  Bodymoves Exercise classes with partner Bodytrack Exercise Physiology: This gentle program is suitable for anyone who hasn’t exercised in a while or those wanting a low-to-moderate intensity exercise regime. Each session involves aerobic and resistance training, coordination and flexibility exercises, and balance training. Sessions are weekly on Tuesdays at 1.30pm. An assessment with Bodytrack is held before you begin. Cost is from $15 per session.

To find out more, to register for classes or let Jubilee know what you would like to see online, visit www.jccagedcare.org.au or phone us on 3871 3220.

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JUBILEE’S COVID-19 RESPONSE IS ONGOING Jubilee Community Care continues to take steps to enhance the safety and wellbeing of our clients and our wonderful staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As previously reported, all of our staff are trained, and their competencies assessed, in infection control and hand hygiene. We have mandated that all staff complete online COVID-19 infection control training provided by the Australian Government.

Staff are now required to check their temperature before leaving home for work and not to attend work if their temperature is 37.5°C or above or they feel unwell. We have introduced a “Quarantine Payment” for permanent and casually employed staff. This will cover a staff member’s normal rostered wages for up to two weeks (also applied to casual employees who would otherwise not receive payment) if they need to self-isolate.

Our support workers phone clients ahead of their scheduled service to check on the client’s health status in relation to COVID-19 and influenza symptoms. If a client has any such symptoms alternative service provisions are arranged. Please seek medical advice and inform the Jubilee Community Care office by phoning 3871 3220 prior to your service if you have COVID-19 or influenza symptoms such as a fever, cough, sore throat or headache.

Jubilee also has mandated the wearing of face masks for support workers when providing a personal care service (assistance with showering/bathing) lasting longer than 30 minutes. The wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a face mask, will assist in reducing the likelihood of an infectious transmission.

We have strongly encouraged staff to get a flu vaccination, our Enterprise Agreement provides free vaccination for all staff.

Recently a letter was mailed to all clients detailing these steps as well as the social distancing and PPE procedures our support workers follow in providing your services. These procedures and precautions are detailed in the table on the next page.

The measures outlined above are to safeguard the wellbeing of our clients and support workers, and to assist in the control of community transmission of COVID-19 and influenza as the winter season is upon us.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICY Jubilee Community Care has amended its procedures surrounding personal protective equipment (PPE) and other precautions as a result of COVID-19.

Our support workers are now required to check their temperatures before work.

Staff with a temperature over 37.5°C will consider their symptoms although an isolated temperature is not enough to warrant concern. If staff have a temperature of 37.5°C or above and symptoms such as a fever, cough, sore throat, headache or tiredness, they will not work and will seek medical advice.

Other precautions affecting care services are outlined below.

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Wash hands Ask client to be in another room in Hand sanitiser the house

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Maintain social distance as much as is possible

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STAY CONNECTED PROJECT SET TO RESUME Jubilee Community Care is set to relaunch its innovative Stay Connected project after restrictions around COVID-19 forced its suspension.

The project is expected to resume soon and interest in its programs is now being taken.

Stay Connected includes four free education and exercise programs conducted by local businesses that Jubilee has partnered with. Collectively, the four programs will form a pilot study by the University of Queensland whose researchers will gather data, evaluate and publish the findings of the benefits of seniors attending the innovative activities.

The Stay Connected Project, funded by the Department of Health, includes:  Cooking for One or Two – Presented by Food Solutions: Dieticians will provide lessons in basic cooking, nutrition and healthy ageing in a positive social environment. There will be nutritious cooking demonstrations and you get to share meals with participants during the six-week program.  Mindful Connections: Develop life skills for meaningful relationships and wellbeing – Presented by Conscious Beginnings: This training and coaching aims to empower and support older people to reduce their isolation and improve their wellbeing, resilience, mental health and self-care. It will run for eight weeks.  Body Moves – Presented by BodyTrack Exercise Physiology: This targets functional strength, falls prevention and social interaction, which helps to maintain independence and improve quality of life. The eight-week program includes an initial assessment and one 30-minute session each week. Participants require clearance from their doctor to take part.  SAFER Driver Situation Awareness Training – Presented by University of the Sunshine Coast: This program provides participants with online training to help drivers identify and skilfully react to potential road hazards. Access to a computer and internet is needed but only basic computer knowledge is required.

All programs are open to seniors 65+ with good general health and who are socially active. They are also open to Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders aged 50+. Participants can register for one or multiple programs and must have their own transport.

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IT’S PUZZLES GALORE ON UPCOMING PAGES There was lots of feedback after our April newsletter about how popular the puzzles, trivia questions and other brain games were. We have some more in this newsletter so make a cuppa, get comfy and put those thinking caps on!

WHO AM I? ● I was born on November 3, 1936 on a farm in Blackbutt, Queensland. ● I attended Brisbane Grammar School and Ipswich Grammar School. ● My claim to fame is through success in sport which I have played at ● an internationl level. ● I won my first Grand Slam tournament doubles title in 1959 at Wimbledon. ● I am a former number one amateur tennis player who won 12 amateur Grand ● ● Slam tournament singles titles and 16 Grand Slam tournament men’s doubles ● ● titles. Answer on the back page.

ENJOY A ROBINSON CRUSOE WORD SEARCH WORDS CAN BE FORWARDS, BACKWARDS, DIAGONAL, UPWARDS OR DOWNWARDS. PUZZLE COURTESY OF THEWORDSEARCH.COM

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FUN WITH SUDOKU AND BRAIN TEASERS

SUDOKU INVOLVES A GRID OF 81 SQUARES. THE GRID IS DIVIDED INTO NINE BLOCKS, EACH CONTAINING NINE SQUARES. EACH OF THE NINE BLOCKS HAS TO CONTAIN ALL THE NUMBERS 1-9 WITHIN ITS SQUARES. EACH NUMBER CAN ONLY APPEAR ONCE IN A ROW, COLUMN OR BOX.

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Answers for the two puzzles are on the back page.

UNSCRAMBLE THESE COUNTRY NAMES

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Answers on the back page

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HOW MANY WORDS CAN YOU CREATE? In this word puzzle your target is to create as many words of four letters or more, using the letters once only in each word and always including the letter in the middle of the grid.

There is one 9-letter word which uses all the letters. Plurals are allowed.

Have fun and see how many words you can create. There are 19 words so it’s time to start thinking!

Puzzle is courtesy of lovattspuzzles.com Answers are on the back page.

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GET YOUR HEAD AROUND THESE RIDDLES PUT YOUR THINKING CAPS ON FOR THESE BRAIN TEASERS FROM WWW.PRODIGYGAME.COM ANSWERS ON THE BACK PAGE.

1. Billy’s mother had five children. The first was named Lala, the second was named Lele, the third was named Lili, the fourth was named Lolo. What was the fifth child named?

2. Choose the correct sentence: “the yolk of the egg is white” or “the yolk of the egg are white.”

3. The more there is, the less you see. What is it?

4. What gets more wet while it dries?

5. You’re driving a city bus. At the first stop, three women get on. At the second stop, one woman gets off and a man gets on. At the third stop, two children get on. The bus is blue and it’s raining outside in December. What color is the bus driver’s hair?

6. When Ashley was 15, her mother was 37. Now, her mother is twice her age.

How old is Ashley?

7. A man was walking in the rain in the middle of nowhere without a coat or an umbrella. He got soaked, but not a single hair on his head was wet. How can this be?

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TIME TO START THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX! What is the meaning of these word puzzles?

In what parking spot number is the car parked?

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HOW DID YOU GO? ALL THE ANSWERS BELOW

Answer - Who am I? quiz, page 9

Australian tennis player Roy Stanley Emerson

Answers - Unscramble the country names, page 10

1. Denmark 2. Mexico 3. Brazil 4. China 5. India 6. Canada 7. Afghanistan 8. Argentina 9. England 10. Turkey 11. Cambodia 12. Iceland 13. France 14. Kenya 15. Chile 16. Netherlands 17. Norway 18. Nigeria 19. Sweden 20. Japan 21. Australia 22. Latvia 23. Monaco 24. Peru 25. Vanuatu 26. Russia

Answers - Riddles, page 11

1. Billy. 2. Neither. Egg yolks are yellow, not white! 3. Fog. 4. A towel. 5. Whatever colour your hair is. Remember, you’re driving the bus! 6. Ashley is 22. Her mother is 22 years older, so when Ashley is 22, she’s now half her mother’s age. 7. The man was bald.

Answers - Word quiz, page 11

Words: Coin, Cons, Icon, Ions, Lino, Lion, Loin, Loon, Soon, Coins, Colon, Icons, Lions, Loins, Scion, Sonic, Colons, Silicon, Collision.

Answers - Logic puzzles, top of this page

1. Parking spot number - 87. Turn the puzzle upside down to see the numbers count consecutively. 2. Word puzzle 1 - Try to understand. Word puzzle 2 - In between jobs.

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