Welcome to Radius Care
Information Pack 2018
radius •• carer Leaders in Aged Care radius •• radius althorp carer HOSPITAL & DEMENTIA Leaders in Care welcome Radius Althorp in Tauranga takes pride in providing the best aged care possible, with dignity, respect and vitality.
When a loved one can no longer live completely independently, we know choosing an aged care home can be one of the most emotional and important decisions you need to make.
Located just 20 minutes from Mt Maunganui beach at Pyes Pa in Tauranga, Radius Althorp integrates hospital, dementia, respite and palliative care while also offering a social and stimulating home with great food, a range of activities and events,
Radiusand caring Althorp and qualifiedalso provides staff. a GP service, 24hr Registered Nurse cover, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and a hairdresser. Our Home is Your Home
At Radius Althorp we put the diverse care needs of our There is a dedicated activities co-ordinator at Radius Althorp who schedules activities and outings every best lifestyle possible, supporting residents' hobbies week so residents can continue to enjoy their passions residentsand interests, first. and Our making team prides our home itself their on providing home. the and interests, and keep entertained and stimulated while living in residential care. Light plays a vital role in the health of our residents and staff so we ensure all rooms and atriums offer Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy are available a warm atmosphere with plenty of natural lighting. as well as Tai Chi classes. These are organised to Each wing has spacious living areas where friends and keep everyone in top form, as well as work on any family can come together. pain issues. Bedrooms are temperature controlled, have a call "I just want you to know how button, and television points. They are personal and grateful and appreciative private sanctuaries and we encourage people to bring pieces of furniture dear to their hearts to make the we all are for the care and space their own. support you give our mum. It's reassuring to know she is in A friendly family atmosphere is fostered between residents, families and the caring staff. It is important loving hands." to us that you and your loved ones make Radius Angie Khan Althorp home and feel valued, loved and cared for. Levels of Care AT RADIUS ALTHORP
Dementia Hospital Respite
Dementia care Hospital care Designed to provides a is provided for provide short-term secure home those who have breaks for at-home for those with carers, while dementia and for disability and also providing whom there are medicala significant concerns. a positive and safety concerns stimulating and possible experience. behaviour issues. Palliative
Specialised medical care which is focused on providing patients relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness. Furnishings We encourage residents to bring items from home Meals to make their room feel more like home. menus are designed Visiting Hours From furniture to the Ourby healthya team ofand chefs tasty occasional pet, we 24-hour visiting with our residents in understand that what enables family and Staff mind. Approved by is familiar is often friends to spend as a dietician, all meals All staff are comforting. much time with loved are cooked daily ones as possible and on site using fresh remain an integral and ready to help you qualified, experienced ingredients. part of their life. with any concerns or questions you may have. Services possible. A resident's complete well-being is a priority, which is why we offer Ourmore aim than at justRadius medical Althorp care. is to make life for each individual as fulfilling as
We encourage residents to remain as active as possible, helping them pursue their hobbies and passions with our activities programme while also providing some little luxuries of life.
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GP Service 24 Hour Hairdresser Podiatrist Physiotherapy RN Cover - Wifi Chaplaincy In-house Regular Services Activities Outings & Programme Entertainment ALSO IN THE BAY OF PLENTY
radius matua ~ radius lexham park Rest Home + Hospital Palliative Rest Home + Hospital • Palliative • * Dementia Ill Respite Young Disabled Ill Respite The smell of the sea and the warm Bay of Plenty sun Radius Lexham Park is located in the Bay of Plenty, in combine at Radius Matua to enhance the kind, caring the delightful country town of Katikati. Single storied, and lively atmosphere, where residents live with Lexham Park is just a stone's throw away from the dignity and as independently as possible. local harbour, beaches and bush walks.
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All our health care assistants and nursing staff are highly nursing care. Regular in-house training and ongoing skills developmentqualified and ensurecommitted our tostaff providing are up to the speed very with best modernin health care practices.
You can be sure that we take aged care in New Zealand very seriously, and meet the highest standards of care to ensure that all our residents are well looked after at all times.
Radius Care has 22 locations around New Zealand, employing over 1600 staff and providing professional aged care for more than 1700 residents.
We offer: • Rest home care • Hospital care • Dementia care • Respite care • Palliative care
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Room visits Room visits Room visits Room visits Room visits Activities in Activities in Early Morning Newspaper and Newspaper and Newspaper and Newspaper and Newspaper and Glenedin Glenedin Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz
Quick game Video prep for Golden Quick round of of Round the Song Quest International Memories Late Morning Boccia World Day of the Drinks with Older Person lunch 9 0 Combined van Master Art Class Gather in the Music ride with & lounge for Top of the Appreciation Glenedin Early Afternoon Bowls Challenge YOUR radio house with Paul Rehearsal for Jammin’ with show Housie! Wheeler Video Gerry “Rock of Ages” • • 3.00 pm First take for Bible reading in the video Individual: ,. J Late Afternoon Music Lisburn lounge Individual: Van Outing Simply craft Individual: Facials ~ii Walks cw BREAKFAST SUPPER A selection of cereals, fruit, toast, A selection of biscuits, milk radius P- hot porridge and beverages. and hot drinks. eare, Leaders in Care
TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Damper Scones with Golden Syrup Vegemite & Cheese Toasties Date Loaf Lunch Lunch Lunch Chicken Stroganoff Cordon Bleu Chicken Schnitzel with Plum Sauce Winter Beef Casserole Jardinière of Carrots, Peas with Rice Yams, Garlicky Long Beans, Carrot & Sliced Carrots, Pea ‘n Swede Mash or Potato Parsnip Mash Dessert Dessert Dessert Lemon & Meringue Slice Peach ‘n Apricot Cake with Cream Lemon Curd Cheesecake Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Hummingbird Cake Chocolate Brownie Lolly Cake Winter Dinner Dinner Dinner Chicken Noodle Soup Beef & Barley Soup Cream of Vegetable Soup Hawaiian Pizza with Corn & Pepper Salad Leek & Cheese Quiche with Baked Potato Cold Corned Beef with Chow Chow, Pumpkin & Menu One Feta Salad
MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY
Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Lemon Curd Muffins Cheesy Chive Scones Spicy Cinnamon & Apple Scones Blueberry Muffins Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Meatloaf with Tomato & Onion Sauce Classic Roast Pork with Gravy & Apple Sauce Fish Goujons with Tartare Sauce Sunday Lamb Roast With Gravy & Cranberry Jelly Honey-Roasted Red Cabbage, Green Beans Cauliflower Cheese, Pumpkin & Roast Potatoes Lettuce Salad, Sliced Beetroot & Chips Roast Kumara & Potatoes with Broccoli & Mashed Potato Dessert Dessert Dessert Apple Sponge & Custard Dessert Rice Pudding with Caramelised Pineapple Self-Saucing Chocolate Sponge Chocolate Mousse with Mandarin Sauce Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Shortbread Carrot Cake Afternoon Tea Cream Sponge Chocolate Crackle Slice Dinner Dinner Dinner Carrot & Coriander Soup Dinner Smokey Tomato & Pepper Soup Potato & Bacon Soup Southern Style Pulled Pork on a Toasted Muffin Classic White Bean & Bacon Soup Fish Cakes with Hollandaise Sauce & Scrambled Eggs on Toast with Homemade with Hickory Sauce Cold Pickled Pork with Couscous, Roasted Poached Egg Baked Beans Vegetable Salad with Garlic Aioli
Diabetic, vegetarian and puree/soft meals are also available for main dishes & desserts. BREAKFAST SUPPER A selection of cereals, fruit, toast, A selection of biscuits, milk radius •• hot porridge and beverages. and hot drinks. carer Leaders in Care
TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Chelsea Date Loaf Apple Bran Muffins Craisin Scones Lunch Lunch Lunch Braised Lamb Chops in Tomatoes & Rosemary Herb & Garlic Crusted Roast Beef with Gravy Braised Steak with Fried Onions Green Beans, Sliced Carrots & Potato Mash Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese, Carrot ‘n Jardinière of Carrots, Peas & Whole Potato Parsnip Mash Dessert Dessert Mango Ice Cream with a Coconut Biscuit Dessert Plum Bakewell Cake with Ice Cream Vanilla Sponge with Berry Mousse Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Coffee Walnut Fudge Afternoon Tea Sultana Slice Tan Slice (Shortcake with caramel filling) Winter Dinner Dinner Split Pea ‘n Ham Soup Dinner Chicken & Vegetable Soup Mushrooms & Bacon on Toast with Sour Cream Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup Individual Frittatas with Tomato & Basil Sauce, Pasta Bake in Tomato Sauce Topped with Basil Garlic Bread Menu Two Pesto & Bacon
MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY
Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Pumpkin Scones Cheese Toasties Blueberry Friands Berry Nice Blueberry Muffins Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Chicken ‘n Leek Pie & Twice Cooked Pork Belly with Soy Gravy Baked Hoki Fillets with Onion, Parsley & Sunday Lamb Roast With Gravy & Cranberry Peas & Mashed Potato with Diced Swede Potato Mash, Diced Pumpkin, Cabbage Chive Sauce Jelly and Silverbeet Orange Kumara Mash, Mixed Veggies, Sliced Carrots, Pea ‘n Swede Mash Dessert Cabbage & Silverbeet Dessert Dessert Mandarins in Jelly Traditional Apple Crumble with Custard Dessert Self-Saucing Chocolate Sponge Afternoon Tea Custard Tart with Raspberry Sauce Honey & Coconut Muesli Slice Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Louise Cake Afternoon Tea Carrot Cake Dinner Chocolate Chip Cookies Dinner Dinner Tomato & Coriander Soup Kumara & Lentil Soup Dinner Potato & Bacon Soup Beef ‘n Potato Niçoise Salad with Mustard Roasted Winter Vegetable Soup Sausage Roulade with Tomato Relish, Carrot & Scrambled Eggs on Toast with Homemade Sour Cream Lamb Koftas with Cucumber Garlic Sauce, Cheese Salad with Balsmic Dressing Baked Beans Beetroot & Feta Salad Diabetic, vegetarian and puree/soft meals are also available for main dishes & desserts. BREAKFAST SUPPER A selection of cereals, fruit, toast, A selection of biscuits, milk radius l' hot porridge and beverages. and hot drinks. care, Leaders in Care
TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Mixed Currant Scones Date Scones Spinach & Three Cheese Muffins Lunch Lunch Lunch Pork ‘n Apple Casserole Irish Stew Braised Bangers with Onion Gravy Diced Pumpkin, Long Green Beans & Cabbage & Silverbeet, Mixed Veggies & Sliced Carrots, Beans & Mashed Potato Whole Potato Mashed Potato Dessert Dessert Dessert Tub of Ice Cream with Freshly Baked Cookie Chocolate Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Red Velvet Cake Jam ‘n Sultana Slice Cream Sponge Winter Dinner Dinner Dinner Pumpkin & Coconut Soup French Onion Soup with Croutons Broccoli & Cheese Soup Ploughman’s Tea: Roast Beef, Sliced Cheese Menu Three Hash Browns with Bacon & Simmered Tomatoes Savoury Mince Crepes & Tomato Sauce & Beetroot served with Chow Chow Pickle on Bread
MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY
Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Feta Cheese & Spinach Fingers Cheese ‘n Chutney Muffins Pizza Fingers Lemonade Scones Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lightly Curried Meatballs Hot Corned Silverside with Mustard Sauce Crumbed Fish Fillets with Asparagus Sunday Roast Lamb with Gravy & Mint Sauce Sliced Carrots, Peas, & Mashed Potato Diced Swede, Peas & Potato Mash Baton Carrots, Peas & Chips Cauliflower with White Sauce & Roast Potato or Spaghetti Dessert Dessert Dessert Sticky Date Pudding with Custard Dessert Fruity Bread Pudding Ambrosia with a Pink Wafer Bananas & Custard Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Muesli Slice Anzac Slice Afternoon Tea Apricot Fudge Slice Date Slice Dinner Dinner Dinner Sweetcorn Chowder Soup Dinner Chicken ‘n Sweetcorn Soup Red Lentil & Tomato Soup Minestrone Soup Ham ‘n Cheese Slice with Avocado & Red Chicken & Mushrooms on Turmeric Rice Bacon & Egg Pie with Potato Salad Fish & Salmon Pie with Three Bean Salad Onion Salsa
Diabetic, vegetarian and puree/soft meals are also available for main dishes & desserts. BREAKFAST SUPPER A selection of cereals, fruit, toast, A selection of biscuits, milk radius P hot porridge and beverages. and hot drinks. eare, Leaders in Care
TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Scones with Strawberry Jam “Berry Nice” Blueberry Muffins Walnut & Pear Loaf Lunch Lunch Lunch Pickled Pork & Mustard Sauce Chunky Beef & Mushroom Pie Chicken Kiev Schnitzel with Plum Sauce Cabbage with Parsley, Sliced Carrots & Butter Beans, Jardinière of Carrots & Garlicky Long Green Beans, Cauliflower Mashed Potato Mashed Potato Cheese, Potato & Carrot Mash Dessert Dessert Dessert Cinnamon Doughnuts with Ice Cream Traditional Trifle Crème Brulee Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Winter Lemon Shortbread Ginger Crunch Banana Cake Dinner Dinner Dinner Sweetcorn Chowder Soup Creamy Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup Classic Leek & Potato Soup Fish Fingers on Pea & Potato Mash with Sweetcorn Fritters with Tomato Salsa & Cauliflower Bake with Bacon Rashers & Menu Four Tartare Sauce Poached Egg Diced Pumpkin
MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY
Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Morning Tea Apple & Bran Muffins Cheesy Sweetcorn Toasties Basil & Ricotta Pizza Fingers Raspberry Friands Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Italian Meatballs, Long Green Beans, Carrot & Roast Chicken with Apricot Sage Crumble Battered Tempura Fish with Hand-Cut Potato & Classic Roast Pork with Apple Sauce ‘n Gravy Parsnip Mash with Whole Potato or Spaghetti & Gravy Lemon Mayo Broccoli with White Sauce, Peas & Roast Potato Broccoli Cheese, Diced Pumpkin & Lettuce Salad with Highlander Dressing, Sliced Dessert Dessert Roast Potatoes Beetroot & Chips Apricot Sponge with Whipped Cream Tiramisu Dessert Dessert Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Pineapple Sago Pudding Apple and Rhubarb with Custard Tan Slice (Shortcake with Caramel filling) Nutty Peanut Bikkies Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea Dinner Dinner Orange & Rhubarb Semolina Cake Date Slice Curried Kumara Soup Chicken & Mushroom Soup Dinner Dinner Scrambled Egg & Sliced Ham Croissant Fried Baby Bangers with Potato & Spinach Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Soup Cream of Broccoli Soup Gratin Feta & Cheese Tart with Roast Beetroot Salad Chilli Con Carne on Potato Rosti
Diabetic, vegetarian and puree/soft meals are also available for main dishes & desserts.
A RADIUS CARE PUBLICATION
SUMMER MEMORIES 0 AT RADIUS CARE
AUTUMN GARDENING GUIDE BY TUI PRODUCTS
SO THIS IS INDIA A JOURNEY BY DOREEN RIDDELL
106 YEARS YOUNG KATHLEEN MURDOCH CELEBRATES AT RADIUS GLAISDALE
Filled with Facility Events, Puzzles, Recipe, Reviews and Compliments
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AUTUMN EDITION 2018 A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RADIUS CARE
Welcome everyone to the Autumn Edition of the Orbiter, and what a whirlwind start to 2018 it has been at Radius!
facilityThe unusual sustained weather a lot patterns of water causeddamage flooding and had at to our be Fultonfully evacuated Home facility in Dunedin at the beginning of February. Unfortunately the
joband of closed ensuring while all remedial residents work were was safe undertaken. and moved toOur alternate staff at (Q)[U]LJ Fulton Home, led by Facility Manager Robyn Bowie, did a fantastic Our accommodation. The great news is that within four weeks one wing was renovated and residents were moving back in. The other wings lHl@M@ TI~ are currently being finished and we hope to have all residents home Home is in the not too distant future. Radius St Joans in Hamilton has started alterations, bringing a V@[U]LJYour HomelHl@M@ renewed look and feel to two wings and bathrooms. The project is expectedElloughton to Village be completed in Timaru in a continues couple of tomonths. grow with more villas Rest Home, Private Hospital & Dementia Care being built and more happy 'villagers' moving in. The site has come a long way since the development first began with over 40 villas now When support is required to continue living life to the full, complete. The development continues to move in stages, with stage With 22 facilities across New Zealand, projects to ensure facilities Radius Care aims to make the transition into aged care as three ready to start this year. smooth as possible. remain fresh and homely for our residents are continuous. We take New Zealand owned and operated, our Kiwi values ensure residents are greatOur residents pride in ensuringremain busy our andfacilities active are with kept many to a outings,high standard. community important beyond their medical needs. We constantly strive to provide the best lifestyle to feel they are still a part of their community even though they have possible, support their hobbies and interests, and make our home their home. based activities and lots of visitors. It is important for our residents Bowling championships, baking, woodwork and outings illustrate the variety of moved into care. At Radius we welcome and encourage our wider activities on offer. The seven-day activity rosters mean our residents continue to enjoy at what has been going on around the many Radius facilities on the communities to involve our residents in local events. Take a look their passions every day, all the while surrounded by family and friends who can spend time with loved ones and remain an integral part of their lives with 24-hour visiting. followingEnjoy your pages. read! If you have any questions or would like to know more, please feel free to visit any of our 22 facilities nationwide. You’re always welcome.
Brien Cree Call 0800 737 2273 Managing Director radius •• Radius Care or visit www.radiuscare.co.nz carer for more information. Leaders in Care ORBITER 3 Contents Autumn 2018
SUMMER MEMORIES at Radius Facilities
28 34 Autumn Gardening Guide Flower Therapy Tui Products 16 20 Radius Radius Lexham Park Hampton Court
08 23 24 38 So This is India Radius Matua Radius Althorp Happy Birthday to our Residents
40 6 Compliments 31 Recipe Valentine's Day 12 Quick News 32 Guide to Online TV at Radius 25 26 Millstream 14 Radius Matua NYE Radius Radius 33 Book Review 0800 737 2273 15 Chinese NYE Potter Home Thornleigh Park 42 Puzzles P.O. Box 450, Shortland Street Auckland, New Zealand www.radiuscare.co.nz 43 Radius Taupaki at Kumeu Show
4 ORBITER ORBITER 5 Compliments
wonderful and we enjoyed your The atmosphere was warm TO THE AMAZING SPECIAL THANK alive she was always packing company and even the company & friendly, the food delicious, STAFF AT RADIUS YOU TO upof Potter to go home, Home. and When didn't Mum know was of the residents who popped in FULTON PEPPERTREE music made the afternoon most comment I will never forget, it and Father Christmas, and the where she was half the time. to see us. And Molly, your last the real challenge, not making God Bless you all, Marie’s whanau would like to You are very special, dedicated enjoyable. itHowever, easy for I any think of Dadthe staff has beento express their heartfelt thanks peoplestill makes and mewe laugh,thank youthank for you. Judy Lark Just a short note to say a special carry out even the basic tasks for the wonderful care she Hi Jill, caring for Mum for the last thank you for the lovely lunch received during her time with year of her life and making it as It was fantastic to have a room homeof caring though, for him. and Ihe know had thathis AMERICARNA DAY The respect and love you supplied to us on Christmas Day. he felt like Potter Home was his you. to ourselves and the decorations enjoyable as you could. showed to her and us all during AT THORNLEIGH I believe this helped him Blessing, Please thank members of favourite carers. Thank you. PARK through his last trying years theon the staff table who were helped just and perfect. the Tessa and Peter her final few days was so greatly Manyappreciated. thanks, much for all of your support, What an absolute honour to visit andimmensely. all of your So thankpainstaking you all so waiterskitchen staffwas justfor athe superb icing meal.on the Having the “Boss” as one of the caring of our parents / WONDERFUL pulled out all the stops and put grandparents for the last few youron such facility an amazing for Americarna. visit for Youus Family of Marie Bowen making our Christmas dinner a CARE AT cake. Once again, thank you for HAMPTON COURT DELICIOUS Lianne, Vince and Children Your hard work was certainly I think Glenys was able to take it years of their lives. all, despite the trials of Gita. BANQUET AT great experience. appreciated and all your BAYCARE beautiful residents were such inSincere and appreciated thanks, the occasion. TheThank staff you of for Hammpton your sympathy Court, a delight-lovely to see their SPECIAL card and kind words and for smiley faces while having their Dear Pam, and all the cooks and GOODBYE AT Carol & Phil kitchen staff, From Arty, Andrew, Tanya, ALTHORP Thankthinking you of alsous at for this your sad time. Therides. very clever ‘Survival Kits’ Just a huge compliment to all wonderful care of Greg its were generous of you and I those involved in yesterday's greatly appreciated and will know I speak for Dennis when Good morning Anita, perfectly beautiful, artistically TO THE FRIENDLY I say the ear plugs an absolute presented, delicious lunch STAFF AT RADIUS I would like you to pass on god send!!! Warmest Regards, a message to the staff of the always be remembered. POTTER HOME Thank you once again Thank you all so much for all thebanquet. hard work,It was and a grand thoughtful effort. who called in to say goodbye to We would like to extend our Church Home and the others Karantze Family Regards, heartfelt thanks to all who have Thornleigh-you rock. time eating with appreciation design. We had a wonderful been involved in the care of both WeMum were as she amazed was dying. at how many Jenny McElroy-Brown Shirley and Merv Wiles for more staff members called in after CHRISTMAS andThe enjoyingbest party our ever, guests. a tribute to LUNCH AT say goodbye, we enjoyed the You have been there and HAMPTON COURT than six years. theircomments shift had of love, finished concern, to and teamwork.Love, supported Mum and Dad and ourselves through some tough To all the staff: management, Sheila touched by the care, respect and times, and have helped ease us fun. My brother and I were very nurses, care givers, chef, etc, at through the closing chapters of I would specially like to thanks love shown to Mum and to us. Thank you for the lovely Christmas those who looked after us as Hampton Court, I know that there have been many lunch you provided for clients and their lives. we sat with Mum over her challenges for the staff members last weekend, you all were family/ friends on Wednesday. 6 ORBITER ORBITER 7 So this is
BY Doreen Riddell | ST JOANS Resident was a rather shy and somewhat ill- small pillow, light mattress, a shawl and I prepared 26-year-old when I arrived The journey north was very interesting, boat nosed into the harbour I was a canvas holdall for the bedding. mostly through large expanses of India inblown Bombay away in by November the sight of1959. this As huge our city cultivated land with small villages about with modern multi-storeyed apartment three miles apart and occasionally This is huge, so much bigger than buildings along Marine Parade. Wow! hours we came to the hustle and bustle larger towns. Finally, after about 24 with mud houses and hadn't really Auckland. I had seen slides of villages goodof the to huge be met Delhi by railway an older station. colleague What a noise! Huge crowds of people. It was Disembarking,thought about cities.my older colleague, I had met in New Zealand the previous Catherine and I, were taken by taxi to one of those modern apartments to stay with American missionaries for a year. Lorraine joined us for the last Thereseven towas eight something hours of very our importantjourney. to very different food supplied by our night or two. And then there was this was about to divide into two sections do before we left Delhi station. The train hostess. I was prepared for curry and down to the guard’s van to make sure of American style food - iced tea and going different ways. We made our way rice, but this was my first experience that Catherine's luggage was placed
Wecoleslaw went toon the the markets lunch menu. to look The noise of coolies shouting, trains inshunting the van and of the whistling, train going the loudspeakerour way. announcements and the great crowd of around and buy a few necessities. The sights and smells were bewildering. Fortunately,luggage had Catherinebeen left on spoke the Sydney Hindi people was almost deafening. and knew her way around. Most of my Catherine's bags were in the correct van, weFinally, settled when in ourwe wereberths sure for thatthe last few arrive about six weeks later, so I needed wharfto buy duea few to necessities a strike. It wasfor the due next to few Ithours did not and seem had a too catch long up until on news. it was huge market for some sheets, a very time for me to leave the train at another weeks. We enjoyed looking through the
8 ORBITER ORBITER 9 very busy junction, but Catherine and Residents Back Home After Lorraine still had another two hours to
a New Zealand nurse, and the Indian State of Emergency Flooding travel.couple Iunder was greeted whose warmlyguidance by I wasLorna, to
a Land Rover with a trailer to take my work in the villages. They had brought
Asluggage we travelled but that along was still in the in Sydney.early morning to the town of Jagadhri where
I wondered why so many men were walkingI was to beon basedthe side for of the the next road 34 carrying years,
I came to know they were walking to theirlittle stainless-steelwork in the large tiffin sugar carriers. factory Later or the paper mill in our twin town,
probably to join a 5am shift. brick and concrete bungalow where IIt was was to a relieflive along to finally with reachLorna the and large the other nurses who, over the years,
seemed very comfortable and I was worked in our Christian Hospital. It toilet in the bathroom and the tap with happy to see the electric light, the flush
Irunning had arrived cold water.and I knew Not so in basic my heart after all. For those of you who may not know, Radius Fulton We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone experienced flooding so severe in early February involved in the evacuation for their patience, that residents and staff were evacuated as a state of understanding and support. this new venture would be all right. I emergency was called in Dunedin. tumbled thankfully into bed. Radius Care wants to particularly acknowledge the While Radius Fulton had been through a very similar tremendous work of facility manager, Robyn Bowie, ordeal back in 2015 and had a robust emergency who with the able assistance of her team, went plan in place, it was still a traumatic time for all. above and beyond to ensure all her residents were Of course, primary focus was on the safety and safe and comfortable during the interim period wellbeing of residents and staff and plans were before the relocation was finalised. quickly put in place, with the assistance of local Also, a special thank you to all the families and the DHB, civil defence, emergency services and family local DHB who worked tirelessly with us to rehome members to move residents to safer premises. our residents quickly and efficiently. Once flooding ceased, contractors moved quickly to get the building repaired and comfortable again To all the residents at Radius Fulton, we say and residents have now been transitioned back to welcome home! Radius Fulton. Thrilled to assist Radius Care’s marketing as they continue to be a leader in aged care.
www.senioragency.co.nz radius •• carer radius fulton Leaders in Care 10 ORBITER ORBITER 11 Irene’s Experience With The Self-Checkout 10 Years with BY Laurel Winwood FACILITY MANAGER
Radius Care A quick trip to the local supermarket to pick up some supplies BY Corrie Bronkhorst meant that Irene, from Radius Taupaki Gables, could brush up FACILITY MANAGER
Big year for the team at Goingon her through checkout the skills. self-checkout at New World in Kumeu was a Radius St Joans with 17 staff celebrating their 10-year badges with Radius Care! first for Irene and when it came to paying the machine with cash, It’s great seeing our seniors keeping up with new technology! Thank you so much for your Irene said it “gobbled up the money” and “spat out the change.” service, we are delighted to have such a dedicated, caring
and great team.
Animals Visit at Radius Rimu Park BY Mandy Beazley FACILITY MANAGER
It was an enjoyable day for residents at Radius Rimu Park as they enjoyed an animal visit with bunnies, guinea pigs,
delighted with all of the animals, laughing, reminiscing and a lizard, dog, bird, cat and even a baby goat. They were so
stealing lots of cuddles.
12 ORBITER ORBITER 13 Radius Matua Welcomes the New Year BY Karin de la Rey | ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT
were a favourite and one of our residents enjoyed Thall was a kaleidoscope of colour – balloons the music so much, he couldn’t sit still and was andhere streamers was laughter were hanging and chatting. from the The ceiling main
and the white-clothed tables were adorned with making dance moves with his electric wheelchair. andfolded the serviettes, walls. The glitter, windows candles, were party blacked poppers out Othersresidents requested by walking specific through songs the which crowd, he stopping played oftenand sang and with engaging a smile. with He them interacted as he made with thehis way prawn dumplings, spring rolls, sweet and sour pork, jubilant successful New Year’s Eve party at Radius and trumpets. The stage was set for yet another There was clapping, singing and foot tapping Chinese slowly towards the back of the hall. chicken chow mein or beef and ginger stir fry. TheMatua. early afternoon saw a hive of activities complete without a few dance moves from the We finished our evening with a selection of sweets, Activitieswherever teamone looked. and some No Radiuswilling Matuastaff members, party is to New Year a cup of Chinese mountain tea and a fortune cookie. inaccompanied readiness for with the happy evening sounds ahead. of The singing, buzz BY Klara Luxford | ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR waslaughing, contagious. blowing Decorations up of umpteen were balloons prepared and WoofHappy woof! New Year—the Year of the Dog—we hope the amusement of all present. e like to have a reason to celebrate here it will be a good and prosperous one for all of you. platters were replaced with even more delicious at Radius Matua and Chinese New Year The residents were eager to attend and some All the while, glasses were filled up and empty W laying the festival tables. provided us with a colourful and rather tasty of them were peeping in through the doorways, themselves as per usual and their efforts were chatting to us and then retreating to the lounge nibbles.acknowledged The kitchen by all staffthe empty were exceedingplates that found Weexcuse. were very fortunate to have a group time! Unfortunately, no matter how much fun of local Chinese ladies agree to come and Suddenly, the long wait was over, and the hall smiling and relaxed. wastheir being way backhad, toall thegreat food things trolleys. must What come a to jubilant an end and as Auld Lang Syne was being sung, fan dance, several songs played on the Chinese the jubilation turned for a short time to quiet performtable harp for as us. well They as atreated few solo us singingto a graceful wascocktails filling were up with served walkers and hors and d’oeuvreswheelchairs platters and chit chatter. The party had started. Non-alcoholic contemplation and remembrance of loved ones. performances. It was a wonderful experience were placed on the tables. Then the entertainer local teacher, has been a participant in the annual Radius Matua residents for long, not this evening! Thefor us evening all. was topped off with a salubrious arrived with his guitar and mouth organ. Jeremy, a WithHowever, a song nothing in many could hearts dampen and a the smile spirit on ofmany the a face, the countdown started from ten to one … and from the kitchen and the main hall was set Newit was! Zealand When Goldhe started Guitar to Awards yodel, theheld hall in Gore.fell silent He the sound of party poppers and trumpets were meal.up and There decorated were tantalizingin the style smellsof a Chinese coming set the tone for the following hour. What a success echoing through the facility as we all welcomed the sound of country songs were meandering variety of popular Chinese dishes such as and he had everyone’s attention. From there on restaurant. Residents were treated to a in 2018. through the hall. The songs of the late John Denver
14 ORBITER ORBITER 15 WWWWWW FACILITY UPDATE `
New Year’s BBQ
We kicked off the New Year with a BBQ
had to set up inside, bringing the East and Westfor our wings residents. together Due so to everyone the weather could we
residents engaging with each other and dine together. It was a pleasure to see the
Cole,having we a lotwant of fun.to say We a had big somethank wonderful you for volunteers to assist; Sheryn, Heather and
all your efforts.
Radius Lexham Park
BY Julie Turnbull FACILITY MANAGER Board Games & Cards
Judging by the concentration and smiles The Bay of Plenty is a beautiful part of the on the residents’ faces, they were enjoying country but never more so than in summer. Whether enjoying our scenic beaches and parks, new group activity this year, combining taking part in the various events and activities boardtheir games games afternoon. and card games We have so addedresidents a held by the local region or simply lapping up have the opportunity to play either kind the sunshine and relaxing in the tranquil and them together to socialise and they have picturesque surroundings of Radius Lexham Park, of game and mix things around. It brings there is always plenty to keep our residents enjoying themselves and having fun. good-hearted competition. MEMORIES SUMMER
16 ORBITER ORBITER 17 Waitangi Day Mini Putt, Petanque Crafts & Croquet
We decided to make some salt dough for We have started three new games this our crafts and shape them into Maori summer to get residents outside in the designs which we then painted and hung
fresh air and soak up some Vitamin D. Thisup for year our the Waitangi Katikati Day College display. girls Kapa weather wasn’t so good and even Wewheelchair-bound first tried mini puttresidents inside with as the the use
Haka group visited us to share poi and stick songs with our residents. of their arms can have a try.
Kulim Park Katikati A & P Show
With the weather being extremely hot The residents from Radius Lexham Park this summer, we took a bus and van load participated in the annual A & P Show on of residents into Tauranga to the beach at
FebruaryOur ladies 4 decided at the Uretara to put anDomain. entry into the WeKulim had Park. lunch, watched children on the playground, went over to the beach-front and saw boats and a cruise ship come Homecame away Industries with a section WIN! with a floral table arrangement. After judging on the Sunday we Our ladies were so joyous they haven’t shouted everyone a Mr Whippy which our and go. To finish off, one of our residents stopped talking about it. residents all said was great. Thank you, Stephen. They all came home very tired but happy.
18 ORBITER ORBITER 19 FACILITY UPDATE ` Art Deco Week
The residents are enjoying drives in our new van, recently having a tour of all the Art Deco happenings in town along with
seeing the Huge Celebrity Cruise ship at the port.
Hawke’sgot in on Baythe fun,is celebrating residents 30helped years make of Art Decohead bandsweek. Weand at decorations Radius Hampton for our Court Art
to a nail spa treatment to ensure they were Deco Party. Our lovely ladies were treated
all glamorous for the party.
Trevor brought his vintage Ford so the residents could go for a drive in style. WeFriday had saw more us vintageall enjoy cars dressing giving up us inplenty 1930s style, and boy, did we look dapper. wonderful black and gold Art Deco-themed lunchof photo where opportunities. Warren entertained We also had us witha
songs from the 30s.
Radius Hampton Court
FACILITY MANAGER BY Danielle Bradley | ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BY Tracey Hunter |
There’s always great entertainment in Napier and this is particularly the case during Art Deco Week in February when the whole community comes alive and celebrates the uniqueness of our wonderful region. We like to make sure that the residents at Hampton Court join in on the fun and can reminisce on the 1930s when Art Deco was all the rage. Once again this year we went all out by organising a host of different activities throughout the week that catered to every resident. It was a very special week and a lot of fun was had by all. MEMORIES SUMMER
20 ORBITER ORBITER 21 FACILITY Jack Frost Ice Cream UPDATE `
Residents at Radius Hampton Court fromenjoyed the a hot visit humid from weather!Jack Frost with ice cream sundaes all around—a slight relief
Pipe Band
The residents really enjoyed music from the Pipe Band, one resident even Radius Matua tappingcommenting and grins that theall round,music “makesthere’s justmy heartsomething sing.” about It’s wonderful bagpipes to that see gets toes the us for an afternoon tea of club sammies Fish and heart pumping. The band members joined
and lamingtons. We look forward to their Chips for next visit. Lavender Court Therapy Dog BY Shaelyn Gutry ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Charlie the therapy dog visited us on spa day! Arranged through ‘Canine Pets’, Charlie makes regular fortnightly visits eekly van drives are the highlight for Wresidents of Lavender Court – our along his own special ladder to climb up onand so the that residents the residents just adore don’t him.He have to brings bend Tauranga and The Mount and watching the citysafecare grow, unit. the Theychanges love of driving the seasons around and loves cuddles! over to give him a cuddle. And Charlie sitting by the ocean—depending on the weather.Park, one Recently of our lovely we decided parks overlooking that we will the try the sky to clear. Luckily for us it obliged. After to also have lunch of fish and chips in Kulim boarding the van and the car—11 residents, 1 could be a logistical nightmare, but we would family member, and 3 staff—we drove from Ladies Spa Day harbour and port. As you can imagine, this RadiusIn Kulim Matua Park whilstwe were remaining greeted bystaff a few cheered. more
Wenot plannedbe beaten. and involved a variety of staff and some pampering with a Spa Day that saw wasfamily not members much left who over decided for the toever-present join us too. Theeveryone ladies treated of Hampton to a manicure Court enjoyed by a local The fish and chips were devoured, there family members, then finally on Tuesday 30th Januarypacked the we carset withoff for deck our chairsfirst picnic-style and boxes seagulls. We watched the two large cruise resoundingbeauty therapist. success It thatwas wethe arefirst thinking spa day of outing with Lavender Court residents. We ships in port and talked about past holidays. held at Hampton Court but it was such a from Grange Road Takeways, and waited for All the residents enjoyed their lunch—what of drinks and sauces, ordered fish and chips a successful outing this was. We are already making it a regular activity. planning our next picnic on the beach. 22 ORBITER ORBITER 23 FACILITY FACILITY UPDATE UPDATE
Radius Radius Althorp Potter Home BY Anne Bruning BY Mandy Beazley ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FACILITY MANAGER
It has been a busy start of the It has been a hot, wet n’ windy start to 2018 here The men have been out enjoying their weekly in the North as we gear up for another busy year at afternoon ice cream and a ride in the van, going to the beach, ice-creams on the boardwalk,year for Radius watching Althorp. the Trips cruise Our weekly group of swimmers is growing, they ships come into port, garden walks, Potter Home. Our residents have already enjoyed goall downaround to the the district therapy checking pool at ourout localthe sights. aquatic Two of our lovely ladies spend every second sightseeing and even a spot of lots of great outings and activities. morning folding the clothes protectors that come cricket have all been on the agenda and exercising in the pool, and the spa is very in from Taylors and chatting away to each other as as we soak up the summer down popularcentre. It with is great some to whosee them enjoy enjoying the heat theand water the
Wethey recently fold. had an animal therapy group come up here in Tauranga. from Auckland with their wonderful array of furry, bubbles. Wednesday mornings and read stories, sing A local day care “The Gheckos” come in on and guinea pigs sat on knees of residents while feathery and scaly critters and friends. The rabbits these visits, it is so nice to have the children here songs and spend time with our residents. We love Celebrity Resident: patiently getting stroked. A baby goat that was just have this support from our local community and it Pat Randrup wonderful to see the interaction and joy between interacting with our residents. We are very lucky to Pat first appeared on the New Zealand Concert Party a week and a half old really stole the show. It was entertainment scene in 1942 she entertained troops in is beneficial to both the children and residents. when at the age of 15 she won Korea. Later in life Pat taught the animals, the residents and staff. Hopefully they the Dixieland Cabaret’s Talent tap dancing to many aspiring will come back regularly to see us. Quest. In the early 1950s, she young dancers. was one of New Zealand’s Pat met her husband Neil while busiest vocalists in concert they were members of different and on recordings e.g. Opo bands working in Auckland. Neil the Friendly Dolphin and Blue also entertained troops during Bottom Blues. the war as a member of the Kiwi She also recorded many Review Company. Together they advertising jingles such as have shared a love of music for the Geddes Dental Jingle and many years. Taniwha Blue. As part of the
24 ORBITER ORBITER 25 FACILITY UPDATE
Museum Visit
Residents from Radius Thornleigh Park relived what it was like going to the beach through the years, with all the different swimsuits on display
at the Puke Ariki museum in New Plymouth.
Radius Thornleigh Park Coastal Walkway BY Onj Koloamatangi ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Plymouth – you don’t know what you’re Formissing! those We of youhave who the don’tmost liveamazing in New coastal
purchased and runs a buggy available for Sunflower Competition walkway.the likes of One us ofto thehire local at a veryLions reasonable Clubs
cost. So recently a group of us took to competition and it has by far been the best Athe great walkway day out in enjoyingstyle. Whilst the there sunshine! we were This is the third year of running our sunflower treated to a look at the stone carving symposium. Residents taking photo in a distortion mirror. crop we’ve had. Most of the residents and werequite provideda lot of staff with planted ‘substitutes’ seeds. Notby Ian, all our made it to the final planting out and a few
Wegardener. had a prize for 'The Puniest' and another for the 'Most Resilient' after nearly meeting Tea & Tunes
Somehow the stem repaired itself enough at the Bowl of an untimely death with a lawn mower. Brooklands has been lovely to see residents and visitors for a flower to be produced—amazing! It Our local council does not to thank Lynette Boswell (family member) overlook the older members of the outside checking out the progress. We have with the seed planting and has most ably for her help in this. Lynette was there to help Incommunity the unbeatable in the settingannual ofFestival the of Lights/Summerbeautiful Bowl of Scene Brooklands, programme. our mustkept tabs also ongo growth,to one of size, our etc.residents, to ensure Graeme, our residents got to enjoy a delicious whojudging took is responsibilityas unbiased as for possible. watering A mention the afternoon tea and music courtesy of
flowers. the local council.
26 ORBITER ORBITER 27 In the vegetable garden
Replace the lost nutrients from those heavy growing seasons by adding in compost, blood
a healthy new foundation for your autumn and and bone, and sheep pellets. This will provide Autumn winter crops. Keep mounding up celery and leeks. To-do List
Harvestcucumbers, beans, eggplant, beetroot, lettuce, broccoli, peas, cabbage, potatoes, capsicums, cauliflower, celery, courgettes, • Autumn is the perfect sweetcorn, tomatoes. Harvest pumpkins and dry time for lawn TLC, and Autumnwell before is an storing. ideal time to plant beetroot, Autumn to sow a new lawn. • Harvest seeds from last bokearly choy, autumn broccoli, and you cauliflower, can get a celery, good harvest lettuce, mesclun, rocket, silverbeet, spinach. Plant lettuce season's crops for use
Sowfrom seeds most forlettuce your varieties. winter crops like carrots, next season. Label them Gardening Guide carefully before storing. Mix, light and free draining, to ensure your seeds swedes, turnips and radish. Use Tui Seed Raising • Plant up pots and
Autumnget the best is a possiblebusy season start. for slugs and snails so containers with autumn protect your young vegetable seedlings with Tui potted colour. • Apply Tui Organic Quash slug and snail control. {. Seaweed Plant Tonic Aphids and whitefly will be about. Blast off with a t UI. Ifhose early and frosts spray are with a concern, warm soapy protect water. seedlings every 2-4 weeks to By Tui Products help prevent transplant Autumn is a fantastic season in the with a cloche or growing tunnel. shock, promote strong garden. The air is crisp, with long growth and keep your garden thriving. warm days, perfect for the tasks that need doing following the heat of summer. Autumn is a great time for Choose a spot that is sunny, sheltered from the wind and easy to access for harvesting sowing a new lawn, planting trees and and watering. The best times to plant are early in the morning or late in the day, so shrubs, and of course planting veges the plants aren’t exposed to the hot sun straight away, and be sure to always water for the months ahead! plants well before and after planting.
28 ORBITER ORBITER 29 RECIPE In the flower garden Grandma's Easy Peasy Autumn in the flower garden signals a time to change to new season potted colour. Pansies, violas, and polyanthus are more Date & Lemon Loaf tolerant of the cooler weather. Plant into Tui Flower Mix for best results and feed with Tui Novatec Premium fertiliser. Bulb Growing Guide at tuiproducts.co.nz It is the best time to plant bulbs for spring flowering — see our for more information. Basic maintenance in the flower garden requires pruning back INGREDIENTS flowering plants that have finished for the season. 1 cup dates, Support taller flowering plants like dahlias and sweet peas with chopped frames or stakes. Mulch your flower beds to suppress weeds and 1 teaspoon baking protect plants from the cooler months ahead. soda 1 tablespoon golden In the fruit garden syrup 2 teaspoon grated Autumn is a busy time for the home orchardist as new season lemon zest fruit trees make their way to the garden centre and existing trees 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla are laden with fruit. essence Harvest apples, apricots, blueberries, grapes, feijoas, passionfruit, 50 g butter chopped peaches, pears, plums and strawberries in warmer areas. Fertilise into cubes citrus trees in early autumn with Tui Citrus Food, unless there is 1 cup hot water It’sa threat time ofto frost.plant the Kiwi favourite of feijoas as this allows the roots to establish over winter in preparation for a growth spurt 2 cups plain flour
over spring. Prepare new planting sites for fruit trees with compost and plant into Tui Garden Mix. Protect grape vines with bird netting. INSTRUCTIONS Read more gardening guides and tips at tuiproducts.co.nz Preheat the oven to 180ºC and lightly grease a medium to large loaf tin. Place the dates, baking soda, golden syrup, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla and butter into a medium bowl. NOT YOUR AVERAGE Add the hot water and stir until butter is melted and the ingredients are well mixed. POTTING MIX. Put the flour, baking powder and walnuts into a large bowl and stir to combine. Make a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the liquid ingredients; stir quickly with a spoon until well mixed and no flour can be seen. MAKE LIGHT WORK OF GROWING. Turn the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for Try Tui Superlight Potting Mix today. 50–60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the centre of tuiproducts.co.nz the loaf comes out clean.
30 ORBITER ORBITER 31 GUIDE TO ONLINE TV BOOK REVIEW
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32 ORBITER ORBITER 33 Flower Therapy The Preacher Waitangi Day BY Bobby Gerneke Once, there was a preacher who was an avid Celebration ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BY Activities Team | RADIUS MATUA A chance meeting with the daughter of one of golfer. Every chance he could get, he would be Our Wednesday craft group has quite a our residents, Raelyn, led to an amazing event on the golf course swinging away. It was an following, and we have several projects wereobsession. in the One sky, Sunday and the was temperature a picture-perfect was day for golfing. The sun was out, no clouds at Radius Waipuna. Sharon, Raelyn’s daughter, to participate in one of the large projects two of her students to come and demonstrate on the go. For residents who do not wish lectures in flower arranging and organised such as mosaic, there are always smaller Thejust preacherright. was in a quandary as to what to do, and shortly, the urge to play golf overcame Notflower only arranging did these for students our residents. bring bunches Toactivities celebrate available. Waitangi Day, and as a was sick and could not do church, packed the reminder of the traditional Maori craft, him. He called an assistant to tell him that he of flowers and foliage with them, they also car up, and drove three hours to a golf course brought two long boxes filled with beautiful Some of the ladies even tried their hand at we decided to have a go at flax weaving. bouquets which they had made for residents. It where no one would recognise him. Happily, Thewas residentsjust a mass were of flowers really inspired,and a fantastic so much demo. so as one of the ladies commented that she Anhe beganangel upto playabove the was course. watching the preacher mat weaving. There was a lot of laughter in January, residents were keen to put what that when it was the International Flower Day is all thumbs and no fingers and that and was quite perturbed. He went to God such a fiddly work is quite hard. A few of and said, “Look at the preacher. He should be article is now adorning many rooms at they had learnt into action and their flower us managed in the end and the finished punished for what he is doing.” arranging skills into practice. and every vase we could lay our hands on, God nodded in agreement. The preacher teed Radius Matua. A new skill tackled!! With freshly picked flowers from our garden, and it sailed effortlessly through the air and residents got stuck into making their own up on the first hole. He swung at the ball, masterpieces and surprised us with their landed right in the cup 250 yards away. A picture-perfect hole-in-one. He was amazed lovely flower arrangements. and excited. The angel was a little shocked. He turned to God and said, “I beg your pardon, but I thought you were going to punish him.” God smiled. “Think about it - who can he tell?”
34 ORBITER ORBITER 35 Our Elloughton Village welcomes Heather and George Davies The Journey Growing George is a Timaruvian while Heather was raised in Lawrence. They met and BY Chris Whitta RESIDENT AT RADIUS KENSINGTON Community both worked at the Timaru Hospital. “We were visiting Elloughton Gardens n the 10th of January 2018 and care and for that I am to see a dear friend and saw the Oat the age of 72, my life beautiful Villas, some still to be twoeternally who camegrateful. to see They me are at the finished. We approached Jesse and it changed dramatically. I left myhospital, life and Jim always and Nic, will are be. now The a did not take us long to decide number Wellington,reason will becomemy home obvious, city of 48 but part of my family even though 45 was ours!!” years,before to I get move into to that, Hamilton. I should The they were 'just colleagues' prior “We appreciate the way Jesse has made everything so explain how much of a wrench easy for us and our transition to a new home and, we to my stroke. They are now as are sure, a wonderful retirement.” Ileaving suffered my ahome stroke city in really was. Iprecious moved to to Radius me as myKensington own family. November 2013 which left me to be closer to my daughter More reasons to move to Elloughton Village: incapacitated on the right side and her two beautiful girls – to Advanced care facilities available if you need them. spend quality time with them Your family pet is welcome. good fortune however, my that would otherwise never Affordable new villas ranging from $380,000 - $400,000. thoughtof my body. and Through speech functions extreme returned after about two To find out more, call Jesse on 0800 155 155 havecame happened. only after aHowever, great deal my 1 Pages Road, Marchwiel, Timaru 7910 able to recognise people, two finalof contemplation decision to move and anxietyhere Notwithstanding that, I must months.of the most From wonderful the moment people I was plus long discussions with my I have ever known or could family and those two blessed for me to wear the Chiefs have imagined would become warriors of compassion and coloursconfess thator Northern it will be Districts difficult Rural Retirement Living at its Best inseparable friends, came to see knew from the moment my four- my blood now which is quite an year-oldunderstanding, granddaughter Jim and Nic.said I 'I inadmission Summer. for Black a former and Gold one-eyed is in Obviously,me in hospital. my own children, including my step-daughter, came to see me in my new home, were with me as often as they thatlove noyou matter Grandad' the aftertrials she and first Cantabrian. tribulations of moving here, I Ko Chris Whitta ahau me the full extent of their love Ka kite. could. My children have shown would never regret it.
Enjoy being part of an intimate community in Ohaupo Halfway between Te Awamutu and Hamilton, in Relax and catch up with friends in nearby cafes Check it out in our the rural settlement of Ohaupo, you will find or use the bus service to do a spot of shopping next edition..... Radius Windsor Court Lifestyle Village. in Te Awamutu or Hamilton. Wake up to views of the immaculately Enjoy open-plan living, indoor-outdoor flow and Veteran Dunedin radio broadcaster maintained rural gardens or Mt Pirongia and the a large comfortable double bedroom with support to receive a lifetime membership badge soothing sounds of native birds. from the rest home and hospital if you ever need it. Lloyd Martin, 94, was honoured in March To find out more, call Paula on (07) 823 6696. given the award for being New Zealand’s from Otago Access Radio. Lloyd was also 20 Sandes Street, Ohaupo 3803 incredible achievement! The Radius “oldest active radio host.” What an
0800 737 2273 Fulton show on Otago Access Radio has radiuscare.co.nz been running for more than 15 years. Read the full story in our next issue. 36 ORBITER ORBITER 37 Radius Hawthorne
“We age not by years, ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Celebrating 92 but by stories.” BY Leianne Hamilton years young!
Let’s celebrate the many stories our Macany fusshas beenfor his at birthday, Radius Hawthorne but the teamfor just wanted over one to help year. him He celebratedidn’t want • residents have to tell, what an incredible achievement to reach these milestone years. and organised balloons, cake and Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to with the sentiment and particularly the following residents: chocolates.enjoyed the Mac cake was and overwhelmed chocolates as
he has a real sweet tooth! Happy Birthday Mac.
Radius Kathleen Murdoch Glaisdale turned 106 years old BY Ellen Sturzaker DIVERSIONAL THERAPIST There was certainly cause for celebration at Radius Glaisdale last month when our dear resident, Kathleen Murdoch, turned 106 years old!
Kathleen was born on the family farm “Glenmorvan” at Papakaio, 13thjust north Reinforcement, of Oamaru, and on thein Egypt, 15th ofItaly February and Japan 1912. during She was World the War youngest of seven children. Kathleen served as a nurse in Italy in the
II. She had done a good deal of private nursing before joining the Whenarmy in Kathleen the latter arrived part of back the war.in New Zealand she worked in the
Servicesfor some Hospitaltime before in Rotorua moving beforeto their marrying Waitomo her farm late between husband, Te Roy Murdoch, in 1948. Roy was a farmer and they lived in Rotorua
Kuiti and Piopio. Kathleen and Roy had three children, Christine, Radius Margaretsisters, Christine and Bryce. and Bryce Margaret, unfortunately took over passed the running away ofin the1970 farm whichwith a theybrain are tumour. still doing When today, Roy thenwith passedhelp at awaytimes in from 1985, Margaret’s the Elloughton Gardens
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BY Lee Heron Kathleenhusband Robin,was living who on is the a dry farm stock with farmer. her family until May last year Patty Scott celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at
when she fell and fractured her hip. She needed to spend time in Waikatosince before Hospital Christmas before and being celebrated moved to her Radius birthday Glaisdale, there withwhere all she her Radius Elloughton Gardens in January. Everyone had a wonderful now resides. She has been staying out at the farm with her daughter time, even singing 'Happy Birthday' twice. Congratulations Patty!
family and friends. 38 ORBITER ORBITER 39 Radius Millstream
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BY Lee Heron Valentine’s Day
Love was in the air at Radius Millstream this Valentine’s Day! Everyone was getting into the spirit leading up to the day, with residents making and painting red love heart decorations to cover the facility. Putting them up around the walls was so much fun. My Valentine First off, we celebrated with a special morning tea complete with pink cupcakes and fizzy red lemonade. One of our lovely You Are My Valentine volunteer musicians, Loraine Boyd, came You Make Me Happy When along to accompany our very own Radius Millstream choir on the piano. They sang I’m Sad us a medley of love songs starting with You Have The Eyes That You Are My Sunshine, Daisy, The Girl That I Marry, I Love You Because… and finishing Twinkle Like The Stars with If You Were The Only Girl In The World. You Show Me You Care With roses on all our tables the residents Your Lips Are So Soft, I’d enjoyed recalling memories over lunch. Kiss If I Dare In the afternoon staff and residents enjoyed a special Valentine’s Day game You Have A Smile That of competitive bowls. It was a very close Melts Me Away competition, but the staff were the champions in the end, winning eight points To Love And Cherish To My to five. Dying Day Classic love songs were enjoyed throughout My Darling Valentine the day which had us all singing along. After the game of bowls, residents enjoyed a relaxing time doing crosswords and word -Bill Johnstone- finds, all Valentine-themed of course. Lots of friends and family joined us during the day with Valentine’s hugs and laughs, and for some lucky residents, presents and chocolates.
40 ORBITER ORBITER 41 PUZZLES SUDOKU QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS DOWN The rules of Sudoku are relatively simple. 1 1 Disclosed (8) Place a digit from 1-9 in each empty cell, so every row, RIDDLES 3 Duplicitous (3-5) 2 Auctioneer's hammer (5) every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9. Baltic capital (4) 9 4 One who exposes MEDIUM Solve the riddles using composer (7) wrongdoing (13) The Four Seasons logical thinking and 10 Clio, Euterpe, 5 Thigh bone (5) 01 02 Terpsichore etc (5) deduction. 6 Water tank (7) l 7 2 5 8 I 11 Radiant (5) 7 8 l 6 I 4 12 1) Why is the letter Point to shoot at (6) 8 Not so fast (6) Writing table (4) 3 4 5 2 3 5 8 a the most like a 14 13 17 Sly (6) 15 Very angry (15) l 5 7 3 5 9 8 Fizziness (13) Freed from confinement (8) 19 Preated frilling (5) 16 Showing compassion 4 4 8 I 7 3 flower? 5 6 3 22 Egg-shaped (5) (6) 2) What do pandas 3 2 8 l 6 3 2 23 Microsoft operating 18 Very sweet confection (5) have that no other 20 8 2 6 5 4 7 Not far off (5) system (7) 21 Teutonic invader of the 1 9 5 3 4 9 animal has? 24 Tavern (8) 5 6 3 7 2 4 I 25 Roman Empire (4) Patrick drive the Noggin (4) 3)snakes Why outdid St.of 03 04 2 5 l 9 6 I Ireland? 4 I 6 2 8 9 l 7
6 9 7 6 3 4 9 4) What goes up and 3 7 4 8 8 2 3 never comes down? Radius Taupaki 3 9 5 4 8 3 6 5) What comes once at the Kumeu 5 8 6 6 I in a minute, twice in a moment, but 1 8 7 6 8 1 6 never in a thousand Show BY Laurel Winwood 6 I 5 5 3 7 4 FACIILITY MANAGER 3 7 2 5 7 I of years? Radius Taupaki entered our best garden COMICS blooms in the Kumeu show for the first time. We won first prize for our cinerarias and first prize for our pink begonias and also Ourchampion residents for ourwere begonias. able to visit the show before the big day to watch the setting up
Irene attended the show on Sunday and was process and see all the entries before judging. landowner herself and enjoyed meeting upable with to collect local landowners our prizes. andIrene looking was a Kumeuover
farming exhibits.
42 ORBITER ORBITER 43 February 2018 • Issue No. 37 Elloughton Village Bulletin Elloughton Village Bulletin
February 2018 • Issue No. 37
Inaugural residents’ luncheon - Oct 2015
Construction of the Community Centre - Sep 2015 Festival of Roses sponsorship - Dec 2015 2015 2018
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This issue marks the beginning of the fourth year of the publication of Grand opening of the Community Centre - Mar 2016 Stage 2 construction begins - Apr 2016 Snowy morning - Aug 2016 our monthly newsletter, the Bulletin. I thought it would be fun to have a review of the major landmarks in the development of Elloughton Village. Enjoy the stroll down memory lane!
The beginning - 2014 Ground breaking - Oct 2014 The Sth Island Masters Games Champions - Nov 2016 Opening of the new hospital wing - Jan 2017 New BBQ - May 2017
Artist’s renditions - 2014 Opening the temporary office - Mar 2015 Construction progresses - Apr 2015
No more mud please! - Aug 2017 First place - Sep 2017 Christmas Feast - Dec 2017
Jesse Schell Village Development Manager Phone: 0800 155 155 or Mobile: 027 545 7903 Show home opens - Jun 2015 Grand opening of the village - Jun 2015 Our first residents move in - Jun 2015 Email: [email protected] 1 Pages Road, Marchwiel, Timaru 7910 44 ORBITER ORBITER 45 PUZZLE ANSWERS FROM Career Opportunities at Radius AUTUMN 2018 EDITION
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