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esearch has shown that a greater sense of social cohesion and community belonging positively impacts health behaviours and overall wellness of adults both young and old. Healthy relationships are necessary at every age, but the importance of socialisation for seniors cannot be overemphasised. Consistent social interactions help keep people mentally, physically, and emotionally fit. Of course, they also fend off the difficulties inherent to isolation and make life feel more meaningful overall. To improve the social life of older adults, it is important to understand some of the obstacles seniors encounter when trying to stay active and cultivate healthy relationships, including physical ailments, the loss of a spouse or other loved one, isolation and/or mobility problems, real or perceived cognitive decline, and less availability of family members to assist with social activities.
The key to overcoming these obstacles is active intervention. A lack of socialisation can lead to the very difficulties that prevent it. Without intervention, this can quickly develop into a vicious cycle that is difficult to escape. That’s why it’s important to get involved early before these obstacles become rooted in a resident’s life. Since ensuring retirement and aged care residents have opportunities to socialise with their peers is integral to maintaining their health and wellbeing, in this issue we look at creative club ideas like cheese club, and gin cocktail club, we explore activities that seniors can participate in, and we wander through the garden and tool shed – two areas filled with opportunities for learning andPlus,socialisation.welookat the exciting world of robotics and how this new technology can give seniors a helping hand.Tania Walters, tania@reviewmags.com
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With massive improvements in healthcare and lifestyle in the last century, people are living longer. While longevity is an important achievement of modern-day, it does present challenges in terms of caring for an increasingly elderly population.
contents 22 6 News 8 Aotearoa New Zealand’s First Aged Care Commissioner New Zealanders are living longer. By 2034, just over a fifth of our total populationaround 1.2 million people – will be 65 and over.
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Cultivating a garden is a great activity for seniors, it’s fun, purposeful, and provides numerous health benefits.
The Zero Heroes of Happy Hour! Happy hour, that time of the week many residents look forward to, but in a world that is shifting its relationship with alcohol, many Kiwis are looking for no-to-low alcoholic alternatives to their favourite tipples.
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Staying Social with Creative Club Ideas Being socially involved and active gives people a sense of belonging.
Many retirement and aged care residents find it hard to downsize. Particularly for male residents, this can mean leaving behind treasured private tinkering spaces like the tool shed or garage.
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Celebrate the golden era of the silver screen with a regular Classic Movie Night. Movie nights are a great way to bring residents together and are easy to organise with an array of film streaming platforms now available, including many free options. So, grab the popcorn and settle in for a night of moving pictures.
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The other day I met some-one I hadn’t seen for a while and asked them how they were, the answer was ‘I am so busy, how are you?’ My answer was ‘Well I’m good, not too busy’. I felt a little bad saying I was not busy, as if I was not doing enough.
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“It’s an honour to be appointed Aotearoa’s first Aged Care Commissioner,” said Carolyn.
Carolyn brings experience from across the health sector in New Zealand and Australia, including executive leadership roles in several district health boards. This places her in an excellent position to influence and provide leadership to the aged care sector and wider health system.“Weall have the right to make informed decisions and give informed consent for health and disability services, and to receive an appropriate standard of care that meets our needs and upholds our dignity and mana.
Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Aged Care Commissioner
“Some older people are part of our most vulnerable communities. I’m committed to advocating on their behalf and for their whānau, so they have confidence in the quality of care and quality of life,” she said.
New Zealanders are living longer. By 2034, just over a fifth of our total populationaround 1.2 million people – will be 65 and over.
arolyn Cooper’s appointment as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Aged Care Commissioner on 14 March 2022 follows lobbying to the Government from many groups in the aged care sector that recognised the necessity for this very important role.
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Although many older people are living healthier lives for longer, demand for aged care services will increase. Aged care services are wide ranging and include geriatric medicine, mental health for older people, dementia care and palliative care. Aged care also includes general health services to maintain the health and independence of older people, either in aged residential care facilities, or community support services providing home based care. Baby boomers – often referred to as ‘disruptors’ of the aged care sector will have a significant impact on the shape of aged care services. Their expectations of dignity, community,
“I bring an optimistic and pragmatic approach to the challenges this sector faces to make a tangible difference through collaboration and initiating quality improvements,” said Carolyn.
“We are hearing greater oversight is needed to drive quality improvement and protect people’s rights when receiving aged care services. The current quality and safety system for the sector is fragmented, and can be complicated to navigate.
“Several reports have identified issues such as complexity of the complaints process, lack of visibility for services provided by home and community support providers, and people feeling fearful of repercussions from speaking out,” said Carolyn.Carolyn said there are also things to learn from the international scene. “It’s important to be up to date on issues affecting the aged care sector internationally.”“TheRoyalCommission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Australia was set up to look at the quality of aged care services and whether those services are meeting the needs of the Australian community.“Thereare some common themes in the challenges faced in Aotearoa and Australia for the aged care sector, particularly in regards to the challenges of an aging population with a greater complexity of need, the significant pressure the aged care workforce is under, and the need to place older people and their whānau at the centre of the system.
independence and flexibility means the sector must adapt. How it responds to meet increased demand and these expectations about the range and delivery of aged care services will be crucial.
While the role sits under the HDC, it complements the work of other agencies who provide a broader focus on the wellbeing of all older people including, Ministry of Health, HealthCERT, Office for Seniors, Human Rights Commission, Retirement Commission and the Ombudsman.Carolynsaid;
“The collaborative relationships HDC has with these agencies are vital in our work to respond to emerging system-level issues, and to work together to address them.
‘’We have the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights in New Zealand, which underpins our work to promote and protect consumers’ rights in the health and disability sector.
“There is currently no such code to guide the work of our Aussie counterparts, so it’s important we maintain our focus on a New Zealand context,” saidTheCarolyn.AgedCare Commissioner is located in the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC), the independent kaitiaki for consumers’ rights in the health and disability sector.
“Our complaints processes must be culturally appropriate, reach people who may be less likely to raise concerns and ensure equity of access to quality health and disability services.”
“I look forward to working with the Health and Disability Commissioner, consumers and providers to drive quality improvement, and encourage collaboration and positive change across the sector.
“We must work across the entire sector, learning from other industries on how to become more innovative to meet the changing demands of older people, while also supporting the Government’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
“Fairness and doing the right thing have always been central to my approach and I carry these values into this role.
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community,”forarescued“Whatrelationship-basedcomponentsaidExecutiveHammondCarePanzarino.ChiefMikeBairdlifeengagementisakeyofHammondCare’smodelof“Meaningfulinvolvementwitheverydaylifeiscrucialtoeveryone’swellbeing,”saidawonderfuloutcomeifgreyhoundscanbegivennewpurposeprovidinghappinessthethosewhoareolderinthehesaid.HammondCareandGreyhoundRescuehavebeenworkingformonthstodeveloptheHounds
“COVID lock-downs kept frustrating our plans and shifting our start date, but the enthusiasm never waned. When we announced the programme to our volunteers there was an amazing heartfelt response. So many of our people are keen to be part of this initiative and contribute to such an important part of society," saidClaudiaPanzarino.Barton, who is visiting care homes with her hound Captain, said: “I knew how much it meant to my grandma to have visits in her nursing home. When I got your email about the programme I thought it would be a nice way to pay something forward and share Captain’s love with more people. My grandma would never have said it, but she would’ve loved Captain if she’d met him.”The development of the Hounds Helping Humans programme was funded by a grant from Australian Ethical. Hound + human teams have been carefully selected for the programme. Each team has undergone purpose-designed training to prepare them for the sounds, sights, activities, and equipment (such as wheelchairs and trolleys) they will encounter in an aged care environment. The training also encompasses communication techniques to facilitate the meaningful connection between the hounds and HammondCare clients.
“Many older folks tell us about their animals growing up, and it got me to thinking how hard it must be for those in supported care not to have that connection any longer. When this 10
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Greyhound Rescue has partnered with HammondCare to bring a spark of joy and companionship to people in residential aged-care homes. The programme is based around regular visits from Greyhound Rescue teams of a Hound + Handler. Initially, the main focus will be on HammondCare clients living with dementia. t Greyhound Rescue we know all too well the magic that these incredible greyhounds can bring to people’s lives. What better way to share this magic with more people than bringing greyhounds to where they are really needed – to brighten the lives of people who are craving connection and companionship," said Natalie Panzarino, President of Greyhound Rescue. “Greyhounds are great candidates to assist with wellbeing in aged care services. They are generally calm and docile in nature as well as being tall enough to be accessible to people who are in wheelchairs or confined to beds,” said
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"One resident who claimed to hate dogs, couldn’t stop patting a visiting hound and With the Hounds Helping Humans pilot programme underway at selected HammondCare residential aged care homes, ongoing evaluation of the programme will measure the positive ways the programme enriches the lives of humans and hounds alike in the hopes of securing ongoing
“Whenever a hound enters an apartment, eyes widen, residents appear from their rooms to see what’s happening, and those dozing in their chairs wake to pat, smile and chat.
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Senior Research Fellow, Professor Susan Kurrle, said she would be interested to see whether interactions with greyhounds could improve quality of life. She said a big advantage they have is their height –an older person sitting down can be eye level – to eye level with them without bending down.“Dogs can have a wonderful, calming effect for someone with dementia. I have seen how quickly they can calm agitation,” Prof Kurrle said.
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programme was announced, I thought Jessi would be perfect as she has so much love to give, and is always happy to receive that back in return," said Shelley Tinworth, who is visiting care homes with her hound HammondCareJessi.
HammondCare have noted the change that the hounds have brought to their homes.
48 percent of ARC nurses left their jobs during the year ending December 2021, many of whom left the ARC sector, the country or the profession altogether. This turnover figure could get even higher with the borders opening and pay competition becoming fierce.
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RC is about providing nurse-led care for individuals living with dementia or significant medical conditions, fragile skin and difficulty in simply being mobile. Those needing comfort in the last days of life, actions to prevent falls or pressure ulcers, a comforting hand or an understanding ear, or support with the basic activities of daily living.”
The current ARC funding model does not recognise the complexity of residential care and is applied inconsistently across the country. It also does not allow capital investment, and service fees are currently capped by the government, meaning providers struggle to compete with other areas in the health sector for resources due to funding levels. In August 2019 a review of the funding model was undertaken by Ernst & Young and its findings are still relevant and CHT Healthcare Trust is one of the largest residential aged care providers in New Zealand, and we caught up with Carriann Hall the Chief Executive to discuss current issues in the Aged Residential Care (ARC) industry. But first and foremost, Hall wanted to make sure readers understand the difference between ARC and the retirement village sector because when these two get confused it dilutes the stark reality of many issues the ARC faces.
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The government is promising consistent and quality care to the people of New Zealand, but while the staff shortage continues and the baby boomer generation ages this is not achievable with current funding settings. It is estimated the nation will need 15,000 more beds before 2030, but the costs of building new care facilities compared to the value they have once doors open is not sustainable. Ultimately if beds cannot be staffed or are not available in the first place vulnerable people will be forced into challenging living situations. Either spending longer periods of time in hospital, being at home without appropriate levels of care or receiving care away from their primary community these outcomes have proven negative health and wellbeing impacts and add further strain to the hospital system.
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It has also been difficult to bring in international staff and impossible for current staff to visit family overseas. Staff have had to work additional hours to cover vacancies and keep resident bubbles in place, as well as the mandatory COVID vaccinations.Allofthese things have contributed to a large mental burden ARC staff have had to shoulder, while Hall is “Immensely proud of how many of them have risen to the challenge” current staff turnover rates are deeply troubling.
Whilst the government missed its opportunity to advertise New Zealand as a safe haven during the pandemic and positively encourage migrant nurses and healthcare workers into the country, recent changes to the immigration system
CarriannwithHall
“ARC staff came to work, risking infection to ensure ensuring residents continued to be cared for. They came to work knowing Covid-19 was in the unit and had to rely on the infection prevention and control procedures to feel safe.”
“We have had to decline admission of potential residents whose care needs are too complex for the available staffing.”
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CHT Healthcare Trust provides quality accessible care for people aged over 60, they have over 1,000 beds and 750 staff across 16 facilities in Auckland, Bay of Plenty and the Waikato regions.
“For CHT this means cutting our cloth accordingly, after 60 years in the industry we are having to be extra thoughtful in our plans to stay sustainable. The situation for smaller operators will be quite dire.” Any funding model needs to be sensitive to the market realities. Rural land might be cheaper, but building costs can be higher and local populations may not be able to provide the necessary workforce, but the problems are reversed in major cities. The demographic of a community's population needs to be a major factor in providing quality ARC services.
“I don’t think anyone would disagree with Health New Zealand and Hauora Aoetaora’s aspirations to give people access to consistent quality care to help them live healthier lives. But the government needs to be clear about what it will take to achieve these outcomes and provide the funding to support them.”
CHT celebrated 60 years of service on 21 March, with its doors first opening in 1962.
ARC staff came to work, risking infection to ensure ensuring continuedresidentstobecared for. They came to work knowing Covid-19 was in the unit and had to rely on the infection prevention and control procedures to feel safe.
Fifty percent of the ARC sector are small providers or operators of single facilities that do not have the resilience of larger providers like CHT. In the last six months alone, the industry has lost almost 800 beds and with the usual winter pressures on the way the hospital system will be looking to ARC to release pressure and it will not be available. Capacity is only set to worsen as longer-term as facilities reach or exceed a useful lifespan with no refurbishment investment.
a discussion as a country on what it will take to change the narrative and support nurses. Our staff tell us how rewarding this job can be when they are not overworked. We have to be creative in how we support individuals to develop their skills and career and ultimately show how much we value the role the ARC plays.”
“We have had to close beds at two facilities in order to ensure high quality of care can continue. Not all of our facilities have staffing issues but managing staff turnover, filing roster gaps and providing a safe environment is a huge draw on “Followingresources.”theDHB pay settlement for registered nurses last year, CHT took self-funded action to ensure competitive base pay rates for our staff and demonstrate their value to us. However, if the newly proposed pay equity settlement for DHB nurses is agreed upon, they will receive around $30,000 a year more than ARC registered nurses and the government is giving no indication of funding to help ARC compete.”
“If we have the numbers needed to take the workload and competitive pressures off of staff, alongside level pay across the health sector then we can focus on providing environments that support registered nurses to thrive in ARC.”The current cost of living is something that heavily factors into both migrant and kiwi talent retention. The nationally agreed Care and Support Workers Pay Equity settlement rates for Levels one and two are below the living wage. These rates are paid directly by the government, and ARC actively supports staff in advancing up levels to reach higher pay brackets.“Weneed
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voice message informs the resident which tray has their meal, along with blue lights luminated to identify the correct tray. The tray sensor and adjustable timer setting signals BellaBot when to move on to the next resident’s room. KettyBot is very welcoming and loves to escort visitors or residents to the correct location within the village venue. KettyBot is simple to use with AI voice and touch screen instructions to select a destination. Promote events or meals on the large digital screen on the front of KettyBot. Video clips and images can be uploaded, and voice messages can be customised. Ketty can also deliver meals seamlessly to set locations. Holabot gets the clearing up job done pronto. A waterproof semi enclosed cabin with four heavy duty trays can carry up to 60kgs of dirty dishes to the dishwasher. Staff are freed up to move on to the next task while HolaBot does the heavy PuduBot islifting. reassuring with the add-on door accessory, creating a fully enclosed cabin to secure items when necessary.
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“BellaBot has multiple music settings, delivery modes, and a birthday mode to enhance special occasions and staff can switch settings to Cruise Mode for serving at functions. Residents enjoy future technology assisting staff in an unintimidating setting. Residents benefit from staff having more time to engage with them and attend to their other needs.”
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The flexibility to quickly add extra doors or reconfigure existing doors was a main consideration. For the facility managers, Aperio sits on their access control system as a piece of hardware with no need for another server or integration.
Traditionally Aperio has been a solution for internal doors only, however the AU100 can now be used on covered main entry doors. The strong vandal-proof keypad is weather rated for outdoor conditions including protection against light rain, sun, and dust. When it comes to peace of mind, the Aperio AU100 has a unique feature, whereby the internal door handle and door position can be wirelessly monitored – ensuring the well-being of the resident.
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When Brendan Lochead, founder of Believe it Not, noticed that the quiz night offered at his parents’ retirement village wasn’t really up to scratch, he realised there was an opportunity to provide a true event for retirement and aged care residents based on his years of experience.
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“The quizzes were not great; no real thought had been given to the types of questions that this age group would enjoy. So, we turned a simple quiz night into a proper event, because this time in the residents’ lives should be all about living!”
The special aspects of Believe it Not pub quizzes remain in the aged care offering and it’s these that set a Believe it or Not quiz night apart from the rest. These elements go into making a Believe it or Not multimedia quiz night a special event, one that villages can use to not only connect residents, but also to attract family and friends to
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stablished in 1998 in Auckland, Believe it or Not Quiz Nights pioneered the quiz industry in New Zealand and is the largest provider of quiz nights, and trivia-based products in the country.
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The mental health benefits of trivia games and quizzes are well documented. Exercising the mind to keep it active is as important as maintaining physical fitness and strength in older age and the benefits of running a quiz night for seniors include increased brain health, improved cognitive skills, reduced stress, and the encouragement of social interaction.
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Believe it or Not’s aged care/retirement product is designed to be interactive, using a village’s communal area’s entertainment system to run the entire night through big screen projectors or televisions (although there is also a version that can be used without TVs).
the village to reconnect with loved ones.
Easy to Organise Believe it Or Not’s core business is to make the best product, delivered to you each time. It’s easy to host a quiz night and it doesn’t necessarily need to be run by a staff member – a keen resident (or group of residents) can host the night, using everything provided by Believe it or Not, taking the stress away from already busy staff
“If we ask questions that are too hard or irrelevant to the audience, they’re not going to want to come back. By and large residents love history, geography, science, and the arts, and we keep our entertainment rounds focused primarily on pre-1980s.”
PowerPoint so all that is needed is a Windows laptop and either a projector and screen or a large television for teams to see. Why Believe It Or Not? You may be asking, why can’t a village just make up their own quiz questions? Well in short you can. In fact, you may have a quiz already, but Believe It Or Not’s multimedia quiz is more of a game show, so there’s no reason why you couldn’t carry on running your local quiz as well and have two regular quizzes in the village!
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Using economies of scale means Believe It Or Not can charge you a really fair price for an outstanding quiz product with its multimedia quiz takes approximately 25 hours to make from woe to go. Quiz nights are extremely popular and universally loved. They are a great community event that can attract a very loyal following of people and inspire residents’ wellbeing. One of the best parts about a Believe it or Not event is once established, the quiz runs itself and can become a highly addictive hobby.
There is a skill to setting quiz questions, noted Lochead, something that many people overlook.
For more information about how Believe it or Not can make your next quiz night the mustattend event at your village, and to claim your free quiz, visit www.believeitornot.co.nz or contact brendan@believeitornot.co.nz
Celebrate the golden era of the silver screen with a regular Classic Movie Night. Movie nights are a great way to bring residents together and are easy to organise with an array of film streaming platforms now includingavailable,many free options. So, grab the popcorn and settle in for a night of moving pictures.
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TOP PICK: His Girl Friday (1940), starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. This classic screwball comedy tells the story of a newspaper editor named Walter Burns who is about to lose his ace reporter and ex-wife Hildy Johnson, newly engaged to another the Popcorn! Movie Night
As well as local television streaming platforms like TVNZ OnDemand and ThreeNow which have a small range of movies available, there are other places you can find amazing films to view for free. Beamafilm Beamafilm is an Australasian video streaming
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Public Domain Movies is another site to watch free classic movies. This site offers long lists of feature films, comedy movies, drama and romance movies, science fiction, and horror as well as cartoons, and enables you to watch free classic movies without registration, simply pick what you want and push play.
TOP PICK: The Little Shop of Horrors (1960), starring Jonathan Haze and Mel Welles. This Roger Corman classic is about a nerdy flower shop clerk who grows a giant, man-eating plant. The film employs an original style of humour, combining black comedy withOnfarce.Skid Row, Los Angeles, California, pennypinching Gravis Mushnick owns a florist shop which is staffed by him and his two employees, the sweet but simple Audrey Fulquard and clumsy Seymour Krelboyne. Seymour creates a special plant that he crossbred from a Pinguicula and a Venus flytrap. The plant (voiced by writer Charles B. Griffith) develops the ability to speak and demands that Seymour feed him .. unfortunately, the plant craves human blood.
TOP PICK: The Kid (1921), starring Charlie Chaplin The opening title of The Kid reads: A comedy with a smile—and perhaps a tear. Which sums up this silent comedy-drama perfectly. With much anguish, an unwed Mother abandons her child, placing him in an expensive automobile with a handwritten note: “Please love and care for this orphan child”. Two thieves steal the car and leave the baby in an alley, where he is found by The Tramp (Chaplin’s most famous on-screen character). After some attempts to hand the child on to various passers-by, he finds the note and his heart melts. He takes the boy home, names him John and adjusts his household furniture for him.
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• Two shots (60mls) Seedlip Grove 42 • 30 mls cranberry juice • 15 mls lime juice • 15 mls simple syrup Method: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker w/ ice. Shake & strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an Orange peel. This Aviation Cocktail Flies Free From Alcohol
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Trends like premiumisation are about choosing a quality drink that may cost a little more and then taking a ‘sip and savour’ approach to enjoy the flavours and the experience of the drink in a slow and relaxed way.
• A dash (8ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
While the Cosmopolitan cocktail is widely perceived to be a more modern creation – rising in popularity in the early 2000s as the drink of choice for the ladies in the hugely popular television series, Sex and the City, there is a recipe for a Cosmopolitan Daisy which appears in Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars 1903–1933, published in 1934. This cocktail remains a firm favourite and can easily be made into a non-alcoholic alternative.
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• Peeled and curled lemon rind Method: Add gin-like, lemon juice, and liqueur to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until cold. Strain into a coupe glass, then garnish with a lemon twist. Extra Maraschino cherry brine can always be added for those with a sweeter tooth.
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Ingredients:
• A dash (8ml) of Maraschino brine
Happy hour, that time of the week many residents look forward to, but in a world that is shifting its relationship with alcohol, many Kiwis are looking for no-to-low alcoholic alternatives to their favourite tipples.
Meanwhile, the health and wellbeing trend seen globally and in New Zealand is influencing demand for ‘better for me’ drinks, such as zero-alcohol beers, lighter wines, lowalcohol seltzers, and lower carb and sugar options. Over the past few years, the quality and range of noalcohol drinks have increased dramatically, primarily due to sophisticated de-alcoholising technology and processes maintaining the integrity of beverages. Brewers, winemakers, and distillers continue to refine their craft to ensure there is no compromise on flavour for discerning palates.
The Aviation is a classic cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice created by Hugo Ensslin, head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, in the early twentieth century. Harry Craddock’s influential Savoy Cocktail Book (1930) omitted the crème de violette and many later bartenders have followed Craddock’s lead, leaving out the difficult-to-find violet liqueur. Terps & Co’s gin-like already has a beautiful light purple hue, making it the perfect non-alcoholic alternative for this classic drink.
• Two shots (60mls) Terps & Co gin-like
• A splash (16ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
A better-for-you RTD, Pals went the extra mile on all aspects with high quality base spirits for a far more premium product, all-natural flavours, and real fruit extracts. No artificial colours, sweeteners, or preservatives and zero compromise on taste. You can now enjoy that 100% Pals taste, with 0% alcohol. Low in sugar (1 gram per 100ml), low carb, gluten free, vegan friendly and low calories (5 cals per 100ml). Flavours include Central Otago Peach, Passionfruit and Soda and Hawke’s Bay Lemon, Cucumber and Soda.
Terps & Co Whether Kiwis are out all night, around the barbecue or nestled into a comfy chair, Terps & Co will give them more feeling with every sip. Harnessing the elevating properties of the terpenes found in fruits, herbs and plants, Terps & Co takes the drinker somewhere tonic water and lime never dreamed of. Terpenes are the organic compounds found everywhere in nature within each herb, flower, and fruit that give them their unique scent and flavour. So, when someone says, “Stop and smell the roses,” what they’re saying is, “Stop and smell the terpenes.” With five distinct varieties, gin-like, whiskey-feel, rumesque, vodka-vibe, and tequila-style, Terps & Co has less than three calories per serve, is plant-based and gluten free, made in New Zealand, and 100% natural.
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Speights Summit Zero Off the back of Speight’s Summit’s soaring popularity, Speight’s Summit Zero lager was born. With the lighter options beer category growing by +30 percent, the market for great tasting beer with less alcohol can’t be ignored. This is the first zero alcohol beer under the Speight’s brand, which is New Zealand’s most popular beer brand by volume. It has 100 percent of the crisp and refreshing flavour with <0.05% Alcohol.
Traditionally, wine clubs have reigned supreme when it comes to tasting local tipples, but with the incredible increase of New Zealand-made craft gins over the last few years, why not mix it up with a gin tasting instead. Gin is one of the most popular spirits in the world. There are so many distillers bringing life to gin every day, all with different and unique tastes. There are so many variants of gin, so many 26
• Better cognitive function. Social activities keep us sharp and mentally engaged, and this is important to prevent the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
• Staying connected. Social life can reduce the likelihood of loneliness as elderly individuals experience change in their independence
• Staying positive. Socialising can enhance selfesteem and support a positive attitude. There’s a huge variety of different kinds of clubs and activities that a village can offer. These can either be organised by staff at the village or they can be spearheaded by residents who are passionate about a particular hobby. Check out the following club ideas and see how you can creatively create a community at your village. Cheese Club There isn’t a social activity much more popular than getting together to share food. Instead of the typical
• Maintaining good emotional health. Connecting with others helps keep you in a positive mood, which in turn wards off depression.
Staying Social with Creative Club Ideas
Being socially involved and active gives people a sense of belonging. eaningful social relationships, social activities, and community events are essential for meeting the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of an elderly individual, and studies show that seniors who stay socially active and engaged experience a variety of benefits, including:
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tea and biscuits, however, why not try a more sophisticated snack like cheese. New Zealand has an amazing ray of cheeses to explore, and you can take the hassle out of organising a cheese club with the help of carefully crafted cheese boxes from Whitestone Cheese. Residents can enjoy a seasonal selection of factory hand-cut cheese delivered to the door every month. Choose from two subscription sizes, the ‘Everyday Gourmet’ box which includes 650g of cheese or ‘The Entertainer’ that includes 1kg of cheese.Both boxes include tasting notes, the choice of either a seasonal condiment or an extra wedge cheese and the Entertainer box also includes crackers. Select either an ongoing subscription or a 3-month gift subscription. Find out more at www.whitestonecheese.com
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• Improving physical health. Socially active seniors tend to be more physically active, too. Plus, you tend to eat more and make better food choices when you eat with others.
flavours, and so many botanicals that are used, gin can be an amazing spirit to explore. The way you would taste gin is exactly like how you would taste wine. Generally, there are three things that you should look out for the most: the aroma, how it feels in your mouth and finally, the taste of the gin. The taste of the gin will be greatly affected if it is too hot or too cold. The best way to drink it is at room temperature, where you will be able to taste the real flavours of the gin that you are drinking. Whynot start your gin club with Awardwinning, New Zealand artisan Juno Gin, the centrepiece of the New Zealand premium gin collection produced by BeGin Distilling Ltd. With a selection of seasonal gins, mixed box sets and cocktail packs, Juno Gin is the perfect place to start your New Zealand gin journey, plus they have beautiful cocktail ideas available on their website.Findout more at www.junogin.com Book Club
reading habit and get the benefits of socialisation too. Since most book clubs give participants a turn to choose a book, joining a book club is a great way to explore different genres, and maybe even discover a new favourite. Book clubs for seniors fight social isolation and loneliness, providing a built-in group and a topic of conversation for the group. Taking the book club off-premises, to the local park or café, adds to the social experience.
THINGS TO CONSIDER: Unfortunately, as we age physical limitations can make reading harder. There are some simple ways to overcome these obstacles, however. E-reading devices with back-lit screens and adjustable font sizes are useful for seniors with vision problems, as well as for those suffering from arthritis and other challenges to dexterity. For older adults who may not be comfortable with technology, adaptive methods — such as large print books, reading lights, magnifiers, book holders, and audio books — can ease the reading process.
Book clubs are a great way to encourage the
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There’s nothing like snuggling up with a good book. Being transported into unfamiliar worlds. Meeting unique and compelling characters. Traversing every unexpected twist and turn of the plot. Reading’s great fun and it’s good for you.Seniors who read enjoy much more than just a good story. Scientific studies identified several positive benefits of reading, including improved memory retention, sharper decision-making skills, stress reduction, better sleep, and even the delayed onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Gardening Lowers Stress
While planting, watering, and weeding are all typical gardening activities, there are other ways senior adults can get pleasure from the garden. Learning to pair flowers and vegetables, harvesting produce for food and food preparation can be great educational experiences for residents.
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Studies have found that gardening can lower levels of cortisol which can alleviate stress and even reduce high blood pressure. Plus, being out in the sunlight and creating a beautiful space to rest and relax will bring peace and a reduction in anxiety.
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Gardening also increases serotonin, a chemical in the brain that increases mood and feelings of calmness and peace.
Gardening Boosts Heart Health and Increases Mobility Gardening is a moderately intense exercise and can count towards the expert recommended 30 minutes of exercise daily. A study from Stockholm found that regular gardening can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by as much as 30% for people over 60. In addition to being a great form of physical exercise, gardening can increase mobility and strength. Keeping lesser used muscles engaged, gardening has been shown to be a productive way of rebuilding strength and mobility following a stroke.
Cultivating a garden is a great activity for seniors, it’s fun, purposeful, and provides numerous health benefits.
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Getting Out in the Garden
• having stable chairs and tables to use for comfortable gardening
• using vertical planting to make garden beds accessible for planting and harvesting – try using wall and trellis spaces
• using foam, tape, and plastic tubing to modify existing tools for a better grip
Some medical conditions and physical disabilities may restrict or prevent older people from participating in gardening. However, with planning and a few changes, you can create a safe, accessible, and pleasant space.
• raising beds to enable people with physical restrictions to avoid bending and stooping
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one can get from a garden, including smelling, touching, looking, listening, and remembering.
• providing shade areas for working in summer months
• using lightweight tools that are easier to handle
Safe Gardening Tips for Seniors
• making sure that there is a tap nearby or consider installing a drip feeder system for easy watering
• finding adaptive tools and equipment – these are available from some hardware shops
A gardening club is a great way to get residents out in the garden on a regular basis, but if there’s no one at your village with the type of green thumb it takes to run a gardening club, there is help out there, for example, The Yates Garden Club. The Yates Garden Club is perfect for both first time and experienced home gardeners. Whether you want to grow fresh vegies and herbs, indoor plants, roses and other flowers, Yates Garden Club have trusted gardening advice to help. As a member you’ll receive a monthly gardening email with what seeds and plants to grow that month, exciting newly released plants Yates has discovered, plus timely projects and problems to watch out for. Visit www.yates.co.nz for more information.
There is also a large amount of sensory enjoyment
Garden spaces, tools and equipment can be modified or adapted to help reduce the physical stress associated with gardening for older people, for example:
Creating a Gardening Club
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Retirement villages and aged care facilities are realising the benefits of having a communal tool shed on site. On top of the social benefits, these spaces give residents a sense of normality, that moving to a retirement village doesn’t mean giving up your old life. Despite being called men’s sheds, these spaces allow everyone to enjoy all the activities that would have been previously performed in a backyard shed or garage, including making and repairing things or simply relishing the rewards of knowing “I made that”.
uckily, many villages are starting to set up ‘Men’s Sheds’ – places that house the latest in gadgets and tools, and where residents can go to either find solitude or to connect with other like-minded crafters.
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Particularly for male residents, this can mean leaving behind treasured private tinkering spaces like the tool shed or garage.
Learning New Skills and Making New Friends
Having a common interest is a great way for residents to break the ice with one another. Beyond making new friends, residents will find that the people who use workspaces and tool sheds in retirement villages will have diverse skills and experience. Some are hobbyists who have learned things as they go along, while others have had formal training.
Some residents will enjoy learning new skills and will no doubt be able to get expert help when they need it, while others will be able to pass their own skills on to other people. The resourcing of men’s sheds is part of an ongoing trend whereby retirement villages are providing an increasing number of services and facilities to incoming residents. Men’s Building
Many retirement and aged care residents find it hard to downsize.
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The backyard shed has long been an important part of New Zealand culture, and in reflection of this, community ‘Men’s Sheds’ have started popping up throughout the country. These are important spaces for men of different ages to come together, a place where blokes without their own work sheds can go to create or build, learn from others, or just hang out for a chat.
sheds play an important role in supporting a healthy, productive, and cohesive community in retirement villages.
• Crescent Wrench – If there’s only one wrench in the shed it should be this one with a small adjuster you move with your thumb. A crescent wrench should take care of most jobs. A bigger wrench may also be handy for larger nuts/bolts.
• Measuring Tools – Measure twice, cut once. That’s the builder’s motto and there is a wide range of measuring tools available today. Don’t just settle for a normal tape measure, be sure to include others like a compass, square, level, and angle gauge.
• Electric Drill – Possibly the most popular tool and one of the best inventions of the 20th century, the electric drill can be handy if you want to drill a hole in wood, concrete, plaster, or even metal. Bear in mind that with batteryoperated drills, a reliable brand is a must for decent battery life.
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• Other Essentials include: Allen keys, duct tape, utility knife, screwdrivers, sander, pliers, chisels, wire cutters and builders pencils.
The Essentials When stocking a tool shed for a retirement community, it’s important to have all the familiar tools that residents have been using for years. Here are the essential things every ‘men’s shed’ should come •with:Safety Goggles and Ear Covers – Safety is the best place to start when stocking your shed and decent safety goggles and ear covers are a must have. Ideal for woodworking, carpentry, or even just cutting the lawn. Other safety items to have are protective gloves and a wellstocked first aid kit.
• Hammer – An obvious addition to any tool shed, there are several varieties of hammer out there. Unless you’re in construction or doing metal work, a simple wooden-handled claw hammer is all you need.
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Their latest opportunity provides a tax effective way for anyone in New Zealand to invest in the sought-after healthcare property sector with as little as Centuria$10,000.
Tax-effective property investment
“The fund will initially acquire a portfolio of 23 aged care properties located throughout New Zealand, all with new 30-year triple net leases to one of New Zealand’s leading and largest aged care focused operators, Heritage Lifecare.”
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NZ Healthcare Property Fund offers an initial 5 per cent per annum forecast cash distribution with no New Zealand income tax expected to be payable for the financial periods ending March 31 2023 and March 31 2024, due primarily to depreciation deductions.** This means that investors will receive the full 5 per cent forecast cash distribution*** regardless of their personal tax position.
enturia NZ has a long history in helping thousands of New Zealanders invest in quality commercial and industrial property. They’re part of the ASX 200 listed Centuria Capital Group, with approximately A$20 billion of TransTasman assets under management* and have both a strong track record and conservative approach.
Mark Francis, Centuria NZ’s CEO says that if the initial 5%p.a. forecast cash distribution for the above financial periods was fully taxable (due to no depreciation deductions and other adjustments), and did not benefit from PIE status, the fund would need to deliver a 7.46 per cent equivalent pre-tax distribution for an investor on a marginal tax rate of 33 per cent - or a 8.20 per cent equivalent for 39 per cent to provide the same 5 per cent forecast after-tax distribution.
Francis says that the initial 30-year term is highly favourable by New Zealand standards. Combined
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For as little as $10,000 investors can enter sought-after healthcare property sector. This content was prepared by Centuria NZ and Bayleys Real Estate Ltd and is being by Review Publishing Ltd.
“This attractive distribution rate, paid to investors monthly, in combination with the fund’s strong fundamentals and the potential for capital growth makes this a compelling offer”.
with a tenant of this calibre in a sector with favourable macro-economic trends, and inflation linked growth, he says it provides a long-term stable income stream. “Investments of this calibre with an attractive tenant covenant, 30-year ‘triple net lease’, geographically diverse portfolio and inflation linked growth are difficult to find in the current market,” Francis says.
“A triple net lease means any costs of capital expenditure, repair, maintenance and other works, whether structural or otherwise, are not Centuria NZ Healthcare’s responsibility.
Bayleys’ Investment Products manager Samara Phillips says another significant feature of the leases is annual rent reviews that reflect movements in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), subject to a minimum 1 per cent per annum increase and a 4 per cent per annum cap.
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Mike Houlker, Head of Bayleys’ Investment Products division, which is marketing the fund, says a key feature is that the 30-year leases, with rights of renewal totalling a further 60 years until the year 2112, are structured as ‘triple net’.
“Each lease stipulates the tenant has the same liabilities in regards to the premises as if the lessee was the ‘owner’. This is widely considered the most landlord-friendly form of lease.”
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Chris Farhi, Bayleys’ Head of Insights and Data, says that healthcare property benefits from long-term demographic drivers and the fact that health expenditure is often mandatory. Therefore, healthcare property presents desirable non-cyclical and defensive characteristics.
For more information, including a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement for Centuria NZ Healthcare along with a video and presentation details visit www.centuriahealthcare.co.nz
“This will provide built-in rental growth, increasing rental income annually for the next 30 years and providing a degree of off-set against inflation pressures,” she says.
“These factors contribute to reducing the risk profile for the healthcare property sector and making properties associated with the healthcare sector desirable additions to the portfolios,” he says. “Prospects for the New Zealand medical and healthcare property sector, including the aged care sector, continue to remain attractive.”
* Assets under management as at 31 December 2021. Includes assets contracted to be settled, cash and other assets. ** Assuming (i) a tax depreciation benefit based on land valuations and purchase price allocation reports received by Centuria NZ Healthcare for the Initial Properties, (ii) that Centuria NZ Healthcare does not sell or acquire any properties during the financial periods ending 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2024 and (iii) no change in relevant tax laws.Taxable depreciation recovery income may arise on any future sale of a property which may result in tax payable at that point in time. *** 5% p.a. forecast pre-tax and after-tax cash distribution for the financial periods ending 31 March 2023 and 31 March 2024. Details of how the forecast cash distribution is calculated and the risks associated with this investment can be found in the Product Disclosure Statement. Forecast after-tax distributions only take into account New Zealand income tax. The pre-tax and after-tax cash distributions are not guaranteed and may change in the future. Centuria NZ Healthcare Property Fund Limited is the issuer of the shares to be issued under the offer to which this advertisement relates. A Product Disclosure Statement for the offer, which sets out the terms and conditions of the offer, is available, and can be obtained by contacting the Bayleys Real Estate agents listed in this advertisement. Nothing in this advertisement constitutes an invitation to subscribe for, or an offer of shares, securities or financial products to any person, in any country, in which it would be unlawful to do so. Terms used in this advertisement have the same meaning as defined in the Product Disclosure Statement, unless the context suggests otherwise. Before deciding whether to invest, you should obtain independent financial advice that takes account of your personal financial goals and circumstances. Bayleys Real Estate Limited cannot provide you with any such independent financial advice. Important information about the financial advice service provided by Bayleys Real Estate Limited is available at syndications.co.nz.
Phillips says another key aspect of the investment is the sector, which is seeing increasing demand with New Zealand’s rapidly ageing population. It also benefits from high levels of recurring government funding - this is estimated at 53 per cent directly from the government and an additional approximate 24 per cent funded indirectly via residents’ pensions.
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Put in time for thinking, reflection and catching up with people at work – These things are critical for creativity, productivity and building trust.
The other day I met someone I hadn’t seen for a while and asked them how they were, the answer was ‘I am so busy, how are you?’ My answer was ‘Well I’m good, not too busy’. I felt a little bad saying I was not busy, as if I was not doing enough. When you are not ‘soooo busy’ what are you? Lazy? Bored? Unemployed? The answer should be – productive, in flow, creative, mindful, having time to catch up with people, all very positive things.
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Firstly, put your own oxygen mask on – Sort your own workload out. Some key elements: Work with your leader on the priority areas and ensure you are realistic with the timescales and the resources needed to do the work. Don’t be afraid of saying no – “I have time this week to do 3 of these things but not 5, which are the top 3 priorities”Timeboxing – It has been shown that timeboxing your work into your calendar improves your productivity rather than just using a to-do list where we all feel dissatisfied as the list keeps growing.
Finally, if you hear someone say to you ‘They are soooo busy’ you can always say back ‘That is unfortunate, I feel great about having time to plan, build relationships with my team and spend quality time on my priorities’.
Identify areas you can delegate that help develop your team and take away areas that are not strengths for you.
Secondly, help your team do the same: Help them understand the team priorities and agree them as a team. Individually help them to be clear on their prioritiesCoachthem to build their capability to stretch them to take on bigger tasks Make sure that you have regular check ins with them to track progress and support them if needed.Look for signs of where you team might be struggling but not wanting to tell you (missed deadlines, looking stressed or short with people, working through breaks/working late/ emailing late) and address this with them from a compassionate point of view ‘I want you to do the work in work time and I am here to support you, lets talk about how I can help you achieve that’.
BUSINESS usyness has become a badge for people to help them say that they are valued, they are so valued they have all this work. The reality is that if you are so busy you are more than likely to have one of the following problems: You are not very good at organising yourself or yourYouworkarenot good at saying no You have a lousy boss who does not help you prioritiseYouare not very good at delegating Constant busyness leads to poor work/life blend, dissatisfaction in your role and can lead to burnout. So as a leader what do you need to do?
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