Greetings All, Now the Urunga Pacific Highway bypass

has opened, we are certainly noticing how much safer the reduction in traffic in and around Urunga feels. Certainly

handy when visiting, delivering meals on wheels or picking up clients for outings & activities. Roadworks can sometimes be a little disorientating as the visual landmarks we are accustomed to can change quite dramatically, so give yourselves time to adjust & enjoy the ride. Wednesday 31st August 2016 celebrates National Meals on Wheels Day. Open Arms Care Ageing Services takes great pride in continuing this valuable service, providing fresh nutritious meals delivered to your door by our dedicated team of volunteers. Now in it’s 44th year of service to the community.

More than just a meal!

Coordinator's Column

Open Arms Care Ageing Services

Newsletter August 2016

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Health For more information visit www.health.gov.au . Although funding for OAC Ageing Services has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government

Open Arms Care acknowledges all of the Gumbaynggir custodians of the land

in the region and elders past and present.

PO Box 70, Urunga 2455 Phone: 6692 4470 Email: ageingservices@openarms.org.au

Contact details

If you turn to the

very back page of

this newsletter you

will find the new list of local Cafes, Bak-

ery’s, Restaurant’s, Pub’s & Club Bistro’s

now accepting our Ageing Services ’Out

& About Meal Vouchers’. An Out & About

Meal subscription can be arranged any time

during the year. Out & About Meal vouchers

form part of our meals services funded un-

der the Commonwealth Home Support Pro-

gram. For further information please contact

the office on ph: 6692 4470.

Quote of the month

Life is a journey to be experienced not a

problem to be solved

Winnie the Pooh

Helen

1) What is South Australia’s largest

island?

2) The Tamar River flows to which

Tasmanian town/city?

3) Australians hold the world record

for which amazing feat? A) Fastest

Beer bottle opening B) Largest

Christmas Cracker C) Most Sheep

Sheared D) Largest Chicken Dance

4) The Idiot Fruit and Darling Peas are

poisonous, True or False?

5) Of our Australian male swimmers,

who has won the most Olympic gold

medals?

6) Do all states/territories have the

same blood alcohol limit for non-

probationary drivers?

7) Who was the subject of the 2003

Archibald Prize winning portrait?

8) Who was Australia’s first Aboriginal

Senator?

9) In what year did the Australian

National Gallery open?

10) What three movies are part of Baz

Luhrmann’s “Red Curtain Trilogy”?

Trivia What services are available to help me stay living at home for as long as I choose?

Open Arms Care deliver a range of support

services through their Ageing Services

including;

Meals delivered fresh to your home

Domestic assistance

Respite Care in your home

Social Support Individual

Other Food Services

The Commonwealth Home Support

Program is designed to support people aged

over 65 or 50 years of age for Aboriginal or

Torres Strait Islander People, to maximise

independence at home and in the community

enhancing their wellbeing and quality of life.

To apply for assistance through the

Commonwealth Home Support Program call

1800 200 422

Or for assistance with referrals contact

Open Arms Care Ageing Services

(02)6692 4470

Info for Meals on Wheels Volunteers Changes to The Dorrigo Meals Run Delivery Day The Raleigh to Dorrigo meal delivery run is changing from Mon-days to Wednesdays. These changes will commence from Wednesday 24th August, The last delivery day occurring on a Monday will be Monday 15th August. Fred Phipps (our main man on the mountain), will now meet the Raleigh to Dorrigo meals run volunteers outside Hickory House each Wednesday. All volunteers affected by these changes will be notified by phone.

Info for All Volunteers Attending Outings & Activities Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) Parking Permit Declaration Forms

Mobility parking permits are kept in each Ageing Services vehicle glove box. All Volunteers who drive clients on outings & activities and need to park in a mobility parking spot are required to signed a MPS declaration form. All volunteers required to complete the MPS declaration will be contacted shortly. MPS log sheets are kept in each cars log folder & every time you park in a mobility parking spot, you must display the permit and fill in the de-tails of when & where it was used. Correct position to display the MPS permit is on the left hand internal windscreen area. Please re-

member to remove cards and return to glove box before you leave a mobility parking spot . This is legislation and you can be fined if mobility cards aren’t used correctly. If you have any questions about any of these procedures please speak to the friendly of-fice staff.

Changes to Vehicle Log Sheet Folders Each Ageing Services vehicle’s black log sheet folder has been

replaced with a new coloured coded folder. Purple - HIACE, Green - RAV4 & Yellow- Lancer Folders are now divided with a tab for each month of the year. Please fill out the log sheet for the corresponding month the vehi-cle is used.. Mobility parking log sheets are now kept at the very front of the each folder. We hope you all find these simple chang-es make it a quicker & easier process to complete the required

paperwork. Feedback always welcome.

THREE CHEERS FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Volunteers’ Corner

Snow’s Perfect Day..

A rotten day is easy to recognise, -that’s the day the breakfast toast falls butter-side down onto a carpet, when the car keys are not to be found, (not even in the fridge or the rubbish tin), and the only telephone calls are from people asking why you haven’t arrived, yet…. But a perfect day sort of creeps into one’s awareness, -eventually. -Which was why the old farmer, Snow, didn’t realise he was having a perfect day, at first. -Not even when he found the road gate open and his cow was still, miraculously, in the house paddock. Waltzing Matilda, the cow, was a com-mitted wanderer, and obviously had not realise that the gate was open. -If she’d noticed, she’d have been miles away, by now. Nor did Snow realise how good things were when there was not a single car to stop him making the right-hand turn into High Street. There were often days when he’d had to sit and wait for twelve or fifteen minutes to make that turn, getting broiled by the hot sun. And, in Church Street, there were three, -three, deep-shady spots in which to park his white Holden ute. He could not remember when he’d had such a lot of op-tions. Usually his car was stinking hot by the time he’d finished his business in town. Not today, though. People smiled and nodded at him. Tall and skinny Snow was a town icon. -No-one wore such faded floppy khaki shorts, which ended inches above his knobbly brown knees, -and no-one else had silver hair that blazed in the sunshine, (the rea-son he was called Snow, and not Ivan). Snow was searching for his shopping list, when the new bank manager passed by. Mrs Christianson was the town’s first female bank manager, and relatively new in town. -She had only been here for fifteen years, so far. Snow had just found his list when her handbag fell, and makeup, coins, pens and business cards, and a notepad scattered onto the leaves in the gutter. Ever the gentleman, Snow knelt and picked up her purse, notepad and scat-tered coins, and passed them to her when she’d collected everything else. ‘Thank you, Snow,’ she said, rose to her toes, and kissed his cheek. That was when Snow realised this day was special. -Farmers don’t often get a kiss from their bank manager.

By Paul W.

My Space

We would love to hear from you!

If you have a original short story, memory or poem you would like to share on our My Space page please either hand deliver to

191 Old Pacific Highway Raleigh, post to PO Box 70, Urunga 2455, or email to ageingservices@openarms.org.au.

You can remain anonymous if you wish.

Living Well With Chronic Heart Failure

What is chronic heart failure? Chronic heart failure is an ongoing condition in which the heart muscle is weakened and can’t pump as well as it normally does. While it can be life-threatening, you can control the symptoms, avoid unnecessary hospital visits and live a longer, healthier life by taking charge of your condition and working in partnership with your healthcare team. Symptoms of chronic heart failure Common symptoms of chronic heart failure include shortness of breath, tiredness, weight gain and swelling of the ankles and/or belly. It is important to talk to your doctor or heart failure nurse about any new or worsening symptoms. How to manage chronic heart failure The three main things you can do are: 1. Take your medicines as prescribed. You may be prescribed a number of medicines. If you feel your medicines are not working or are causing you problems, or you have any questions, talk to your doctor, heart failure nurse or pharmacist. 2. Monitor and control your fluid balance. This includes a daily routine of weighing your-self, controlling your fluid intake, limiting your salt intake and taking medicines (diuretics) as prescribed. 3. Make some long-term lifestyle changes. It is important to be smoke-free, limit caf-feinated drinks and alcohol, enjoy healthy eating, be physically active and achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. You may also be able to attend a specialised program that will help you manage your condition and avoid future hospital stays. Living with chronic heart failure can be challenging, and it is normal to feel worried, sad or ‘down’ from time to time. However, if you are feeling sad or miserable most of the time you should talk to your doctor, as depression is a treatable condition that af-fects many people with chronic heart failure. The Heart Foundation’s ‘Living well with chronic heart failure’ booklet explains chronic heart failure and its management in more detail. It offers practical tips on controlling symptoms and managing fluid balance, and answers some of the questions people with chronic heart failure often ask. It will help you to better understand your condition and its treatment, and can help guide your discussions with your healthcare team. To obtain a copy of this booklet, call the Heart Foundation on 1300 36 27 87. This material has been developed for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider if you have, or suspect you have, a health problem. The information con-tained in this material has been independently researched and developed by the National Heart Foundation of Australia and is based on the available scientific evi- dence at the time of writing.

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Wednesdays: Tai Chi

10am-11am at the Bellingen Youth Hub.

Relax and re-energize with an hour of movement that promotes

balance and harmony in both body and mind. Beginners welcome.

Client contribution $2.00

Mondays: Art Group

9am- 12pm at the Bellingen Youth Hub.

Work at you own pace, with help and guidance available by local artists if

required. Beginners welcome!

Client contribution is $5.00

Tuesdays Weekly

10am-10.45am at the Macksville Memorial Aquatic Centre &

Hydro Therapy pool.

Come and enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic Aqua Aerobics

program. Aqua Aerobics is a great way to stay fit, keep the

cardiovascular system in good shape, and is a relaxing way to strengthen muscles after

sustaining an injury. Client contribution is $10 plus you pay $7.50 for pool entry &

Aqua Aerobics class

*Limited spaces available. To secure a regular spot please call the office.

Thursday 1st September Vision Insight Group Meeting, 1st Thursday of each month.

The Vision Group travels to Coffs to join the Coffs Harbour Vision

Group to share information & discuss the latest vision assistance tools.

An interesting selection of guest speakers also attend over the year.

The group then enjoys lunch together at the Chill out Café.

Client Contribution is $17.00 which includes an Out & About meal voucher to the

Outings and Activities

June 2016

Thursday 8th September Half day shopping at Centro Toormina & Aldi. This is for

those of you who don’t have transport and/or need assistance with shop-

ping. For the comfort and safety of all, we have a 4 bag limit per client.

Client Contribution is $10

Monday 12th September Men’s Outing. This month we are heading to the lunch at

the Boardwalk Café in Urunga. Client contribution is $13 & includes an

Out & About meal voucher to the value of $10.

Thursday 15th September Mixed Lunch Outing. Enjoy a day out visiting the North

Coast Botanical Gardens. The people mover is available for all

who would like to enjoy a ride around the gardens. Lunch will

follow at Sawtell Golf Club’s ‘Scotty’s @ Sawty’ Bistro. Client

contribution is $10 plus you pay for own lunch. Ride on Gardens

people mover is $3 each.

Wednesday 21st September: Half day vision shopping trip. This outing is for those

who have vision impairment and may need a little extra assistance

with their shopping needs. Client contribution $10.

Thursday 22nd September Regular shopping trip to Coffs Harbour. This shopping

trip is mainly for those items that aren’t available in the local shops.

Lunch is at the Chillout Café For the comfort and safety of all, we have a

4 bag limit per client. Client contribution is $17.00 & an Out & About meal

voucher to the value of $10.00.

Tuesday 27th September: Ladies’ Lunch This month we will be lunching at Cedar

Bar & Kitchen in Bellingen. Client contribution is $13 & includes an

Out & About meal voucher to the value of $10.

Trivia Answers 1. Kangaroo Island 2. Launceston 3. B—Largest Christmas Cracker 4. True 5. Murray Rose 6. Yes 7. Richard Flanagan 8. Neville Bonner 9. 1982 10. Strictly Ballroom, Romeo and Juliet, and

Moulin Rouge

Out & About With Open Arms Care Ageing Services

Dorrigo Memorial R.S.L Club Bistro 2 Hickory St DORRIGO Phone: 6657 2294

A Touch of Country Cafe 16 Cudgery Street DORRIGO Phone: 6657 1400

Tuck Shop Cafe 63 Hyde Street BELLINGEN Phone: 6655 0655

Fennel Seed Cafe 7 Church Street BELLINGEN Phone: 6655 9004

In the Rough Bistro Bellingen Golf Club 1172 Waterfall Way BELLINGEN Phone: 6655 1312

Diggers Tavern Bistro 30 Hyde Street BELLINGEN Kitchen: 6655 0022

Cedar Bar + Kitchen 8 Church Street BELLINGEN Phone: 6655 1001

Bushmans Bakery Cafe 85 Hyde Street BELLINGEN Phone: 6655 1545

Relish Bar & Grill Federal Hotel 77 Hyde Street BELLINGEN Phone: 6655 1003

Purple Carrot Café 105 Hyde Street BELLINGEN Phone: 6655 1847

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant North Beach Recrea-tion & Bowling Club River Road MYLESTOM Phone: 6655 4293

Mylestom General Store Cnr George & River Rd MYLESTOM Phone:6655 4203

Anchors Wharf Café 4-6 Bellingen Street URUNGA Phone: 6655 5588

Ocean View Hotel 15 Morgo St URUNGA Phone 6655 6221

East Garden Bistro Urunga Bowling Club Bonville Street URUNGA Phone: 6655 5044

Boardwalk Café Shop 4 Bowra St URUNGA Phone: 6655 6844

Luis Restaurant Urunga Golf Club 1 Morgo Street URUNGA Phone: 6655 7118

Chill Out Café Community Village Earl Street COFFS HARBOUR Phone: 0423 000 505

CAFÉS, BAKERY’S, RESTAURANT’S & CLUB BISTRO’S ACCEPTING OUT AND ABOUT MEAL VOUCHERS FROM

OPEN ARMS CARE AGEING SERVICES

PO BOX 70, Urunga NSW 2455 Tel: (02) 6692 4470 Email: ageingservices@openarms.org.au