About Us
We welcome new residents and like getting to know them. Moving into a Rest Home can be difficult and adjusting takes time. Making new friends also takes time and effort.
Over time, we develop what really works for each person. We discover what he/she likes to do most, most active times, times when he/she likes to rest. We explore, discover, and initiate what works best for each person. This will often reflect past activity patterns and interests.
People can continue with familiar roles, arranging flowers, setting the table, peeling the vegetables, hanging out some washing, raking up the leaves in the autumn, planting a vegetable patch means that they have a purpose in life. They are involved in the running of their home. We go out frequently. Weekly outings to beaches & parks, to name but two. The hairdresser visits weekly. Sing-a-longs are enjoyed by many. We have fortnightly church services.
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The Important Things in Life
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- A small home provides people with stability. Things seem familiar - a kitchen to work in, a fire to sit by, a private bedroom with things from home, sunny spots to sit, a garden.
- Ensuring that people can continue with their old roles, if they wish, like collecting the mail, folding the washing, sweeping the floor, doing some gardening means that they have a purpose in life. They can be involved in the running of their home.
- Connecting with each person we care for as we would a very best friend means that people feel loved and important. A best friend accepts you as you are, believes in you, forgives your mistakes, really listens to you, jokes with you, loves to hear you laugh.
- Families/whanau are part of the community we have. They are involved in their loved ones care. They are encouraged to share their in-depth and intimate knowledge of their loved one. There is much honesty and openness. This builds trusting relationships between us all. We know family and family know us.
- As we work in these ways, people are more contented and participate in life more fully. They have their greatest chance at being physically healthy and emotionally the best they can be.
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Family become part of the community we have. They can be involved in their loved ones’ care. They are encouraged to share their in-depth and intimate knowledge of their loved one. There is much honesty and openness. This builds trusting relationships between us all. Family are always welcome and there is an open invitation to stay for a meal.
We offer family the opportunity to be part of a monthly support group. An independent facilitator facilitates this group. This is an opportunity to be with people who know what it is like to have a family member with dementia. The journey which involves many struggles and joys can be shared with others.
We rely on family to tell us what is going well and what we can do better. How can we make things better for you and your family? Please come and talk with us if you have any suggestions or concerns at all. We need your help.
Visiting can sometimes be difficult. We really enjoy helping family to make visits go well. |
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