Comments for New Opportunities for 2009 at http://www.admatha.co.nz , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://www.admatha.co.nz Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:22:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.admatha.co.nz/our-blog/Christmas-Arrangements.html#comment-13 Tonight we had our first focus group meeting - a meeting with a small group of family members, talking ideas, brainstorming about possibilities. We received great feedback particularly in relation to meeting our vision and values. We discovered that family members had no knowledge about delirium. We were surprised about this and we are now wondering how we can educate family members about this. - Alison Hume Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:52:38 +0100 http://www.admatha.co.nz/our-blog/Christmas-Arrangements.html#comment-12 Quite true, Alison. At Avonlea (for those who do not know) there are five different rest homes, each with a slightly different 'feel' to them. I find it increasingly difficult to walk through one without plonking myself down on a comfy chair and having a 'natter' with somebody. Inevitably a cup of tea will appear and before long I have spent a very pleasant 5 minutes listening to and chatting with a resident. Perhaps a career as a professional visitor beckons.... - Simon Hamley Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:05:25 +0100 http://www.admatha.co.nz/our-blog/Christmas-Arrangements.html#comment-11 The other day at Aberleigh in one of the small homes the residents were sitting chatting with the staff member who was in the kitchen in the home. I heard one of the men ask the staff member "Any chance of a cuppa". She made a cuppa - I loved this - so homely! - Alison Hume Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:38:06 +0100 http://www.admatha.co.nz/our-blog/Christmas-Arrangements.html#comment-10 We here ate Aberlegh Rest Home in Blenheim are very happy to announce that we have recently divided the Rata unit in our facility into two smaller homes. The first days took some adjustment however,with the help of our tireless care staff and the cooperation of our residents and their families, the homes are now running smoothly. Kudos to the staff and warmest regards to the residents and families at Aberleigh! - Tanya Tuscano Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:15:05 +0100 http://www.admatha.co.nz/our-blog/Christmas-Arrangements.html#comment-9 Notice this site has had 1026 hits - but no comments from anyone. Would love to have your input. - Alison Hume Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:57:25 +0100 http://www.admatha.co.nz/our-blog/Christmas-Arrangements.html#comment-8 Very soon we will be splitting Admatha Lodge and Millvale Waikanae into two homes. This is in keeping with our vision and values. We think that caring for residents in small homes makes a big difference, giving the people we care for the greatest opportunity for receiving very individualised care and for being involved in the running of their home. We are excited about this. - Alison Hume Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:21:54 +0100