Fun & Games Take time to say #ThanksforCaring West Coast Homecare encourages Eyre Peninsula to recognise those who care for older Australians and say “thanks for caring” ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on Monday 7 August 2023. “We’re asking our community to take a moment and think about the quiet achievers and the superheroes who provide care with professionalism, compassion and dedication for our loved ones and give them the recognition they deserve,” CEO Deanne Hartwig says. “It’s been a particularly challenging eighteen months for aged care workers both in residential and home care services leaving many families and friends unable to visit loved ones in care for weeks on end. “It often fell to the carers, the nurses and other staff to make up for that loss of family contact and become that crucial connection for frail and vulnerable older Australians. “So in the lead up to 7 August, we ask you to take time to think of the nurses, personal care workers, chefs, cleaners, gardeners, laundry staff, activities coordinators and administration staff when you next visit a loved one in aged care and say “thanks for caring”. ACED is a national day which is registered with awarenessdays.com and acknowledges the more than 360,000 people who care for and support around 1.3 million older Australians who receive aged care services. Aged Care Employee Day BASS BITE BLUEGILL BOAT BOBBER CARP CAST CATFISH CRAPPIE HOOK ICE LAKE LEECH LICENSE LIFE JACKET LINE LURE MAP MINNOW MOTOR PIKE POND RELAX SHORE SINKER STEELHEAD SWIVEL TACKLE TROLL WORM Curly Cue Maze Let’s Go Fishing Word Search Sodoku YMCA Strength For Life COTA SA accredited strength and cardio training program designed for the over 50’s. Run by a qualified fitness instructor, Strength For Life participants undergo an initial health assessment, then follow a tailored program plan during supervised session times. A $45 health assessment is required prior to participation. If you are an Active Adults member the health assessment and all of your classes are included in your membership. Individual sessions may be attended on a casual basis for $10 per class. Strength Training for Older Adults • Participants in the Strength for Life program engage in strength and balance training, progressed regularly under the supervision of fitness professionals. • It’s never too late to start. Muscle strength can be regained and maintained no matter what age of physical condition • Supervised strength training is not a high risk activity • Strength training can alleviate the effects of chronic conditions such as arthritis, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease • Improves balance and reduces the risk of falling • Strength training reduces lower back pain • Enhances your mental well being, raising self-esteem and self-confidence CONVERSATIONS 4
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