Caladenia Dementia Care in Mooroolbark, Victoria | Pensioners centre

Caladenia Dementia Care

Locality: Mooroolbark, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9727 2222

Address: 11 Hilledge Lane 3138 Mooroolbark, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.caladenia.com.au/

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25.01.2022 A very Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers, Grandfathers and Great Grandfathers. And a special shout out to all those in Lockdown. Have a great day!!!

25.01.2022 Hello everyone! We know at Caladenia that the staff and volunteers go out of their way to make the day special for our members. Heres a story to warm the cockles of your heart from Jo Wetjen.... "During a recent check in call with Kevin F (approx 3 weeks ago), we chatted about what wed been up to. Kevin loves his pie and vanilla slice for lunch and listening to Smooth FM - especially Melissa Doyle. He thinks shes lovely. You could tell in his voice, that he was smiling when he was talking about her and holds her in high esteem like Lady Diana and the girls from the club. That got me to thinking, its worth a shot to contact her and ask if her PR people could they could send Kev a signed pic of her. That would make his day. I did, and explained that due to Covid restrictions we arent able to undertake our social programs, and how isolating it was for our members. To my surprise, the next day I received a reply from Melissa herself. Not only offering a signed picture, but a phone call to Kev to say hello! With phone calls and emails exchanged to ensure Kevs niece Sheryl could be there for the call, it happened yesterday the 13th August. There was polite discussion about her family, she asked him about his garden and listening to the radio. Sheryl told me that even when his parents died, he showed no emotion. Talking to Melissa, he had tears in his eyes and he was so happy! The photos certainly reflect his joy. I sent Melissa a thank you email, to which she replied and said it was her pleasure. That is was lovely to speak with him (and Sheryl) and that she would give him a shout out on the radio this Saturday, on SMOOTH FM just before nine am. (I have a reminder set for tomorrow morning so I dont forget to tune in) Jo W" smoothfm 91.5 Melissa Doyle Jo Wetjen

23.01.2022 Leadership is in good hands at Caladenia with our Board Chair, Harry and Executive Assistant Rosie engrossed in a Zoom Meeting!!

23.01.2022 Here it is!!!! https://youtu.be/-Tlj-1K8ugs

22.01.2022 Great to see our Team Leaders being creative about meeting in a Covid safe way!!

22.01.2022 https://www.linkedin.com//impact-covid-19-people-living-d/ A recent survey of our carers has shown that Covid-19 has been especially difficult for people living with dementia and their carers.

22.01.2022 Caladenia and Felicity have worked together on several projects that focus on the therapeutic benefits of music. This current project reaches across the world to explore the benefits of reading and music interventions in the home for people living with dementia. If you would like more information, please click on Felicity’s link, or shoot us a message and we will put you in touch.

21.01.2022 https://youtu.be/u40FjXjk8O8 Celebrating Caladenias Volunteers National Volunteer Week 2020

21.01.2022 Congratulations to the team at Caladenia for successfully holding our first online AGM!Congratulations to the team at Caladenia for successfully holding our first online AGM!

20.01.2022 We do miss our friends who provide such fabulous entertainment. Music speaks to us all and we are missing it. Thanks for sharing A & K Melodies

20.01.2022 Come and join this free webinar hosted by our friends at Dementia Alliance International and OPAN

20.01.2022 I had sad news today - our Wednesday Volunteer Jenny Thorne passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday. Jenny loved coming to Caladenia, she enjoyed the company of the members and the staff and volunteers. Vale Jenny. I will send a card to her family on behalf of us all. Sarah.

20.01.2022 As #NationalCarersWeek2020 draws to a close; remember this: Kindness can transform someone's dark moment with a blaze of light. You'll never know how much your caring matters. Make a difference for another today. Amy Leigh Mercree, author

20.01.2022 In March of this year our worlds were all tipped upside down with the suspension of all our face to face programs due to Covid-19. Team Caladenia has continued to support the Caladenia Community in many different and creative ways. We believe that although we are all individuals, we have come together as one, supporting each other through the good and the bad.... In June this year we embarked on our Community Project. Each Members, Volunteers, Board Members and Staff was given a kit consisting of a cardboard cut-out of a generic person and goodies to decorate their person. Included were instructions on completing their person and emphasising that as we are all individuals, so were the cut outs and everybody had artistic licence to complete the task however they wanted to. A total of 140 kits were delivered. This project created much excitement for those involved. Calls to collect the completed person came quickly and as each person was collected our community grew. No two people are the same with many participants creating a replica of themselves and using their creative talents in a way not seen before. Once the people were returned to Meadowbank House, they were photographed and put on our newly made Community Wall. This wall visually illustrates that we are connected through our involvement with Caladenia, that we have become a true Community with the arrival of the Corona Virus and we will go on. Leanne Smith Team Leader https://youtu.be/B6TbN6tlJX8

19.01.2022 Here’s a little history for your Monday morning! Thanks Mooroolbark - History & Heritage

19.01.2022 https://youtu.be/B_JMME_Vmhw What more can I say. Some entertainment for your evening.

18.01.2022 RUOK?? Its ok to ask for help. Are you all ok?

17.01.2022 This week is National Volunteer Week, and at Caladenia we could not do the work we do without our amazing volunteers! Watch this space as we celebrate some of our incredible volunteers this week. Anyone interested in Volunteering is welcome - even during this time of social distancing and isolation. Just shoot us a message or give us a call!!

16.01.2022 Hi everyone, I hope you and your loved ones are all well. We are working hard on new ways to assist you as we weather the challenging months ahead. If there is anything you can think of that might assist you or your families, please just let us know. Meanwhile... heres the Monday JOKE OF THE DAY, https://youtu.be/ZPR2GyIUm8o

16.01.2022 Miss us???? We miss you!!!!!

16.01.2022 https://youtu.be/I7-GMcFrINs

16.01.2022 Caladenia Dementia Care is looking to fill Board Positions with enthusiastic and suitably skilled new Board Members. We are a small organisation providing a mix of CHSP, NDIS and HACC PYP services to people living with dementia and those who care for them. We are looking for people with a passion to improve outcomes for people living with dementia and those who care for them, who may also have talents in Governance, Fundraising or Project Management. Please feel free to contact me to find out more. [email protected]

16.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmPn7nA8Fo&feature=youtu.be The Eastern Sector development Team have featured Caladenia in a new video... enjoy!

16.01.2022 Dear Caladenia Family, We have been keeping you updated through emails and letters since March 18th. The world has changed so much in these last 18 weeks, but Im sure youll agree that the risks of this global pandemic have never felt so close, particularly since the local positive cases were identified in aged care this week. I wanted to reassure you all that Caladenia has not become complacent, and although we continue with our cheery phone calls, Jos Jokes, and the deliv...Continue reading

15.01.2022 What do you think of this creative idea??

15.01.2022 Caring for others has been even tougher this year- but give yourself a hug - you're still doing it

15.01.2022 https://youtu.be/-iYwt7nwdtY Celebrating Caladenia Volunteers National Volunteer Week 2020

14.01.2022 Sarah our CEO was asked to be a panel speaker at todays VicTas Community Transport Association. Some interesting stories about Volunteers, community groups and Covid-19.

14.01.2022 https://youtu.be/8dKI82URXHw

13.01.2022 If you missed our latest Newsletter it is now available for download from our website. https://www.caladenia.com.au/downloads

13.01.2022 Here’s another view!

13.01.2022 https://youtu.be/OYtMLztt2oY

12.01.2022 We may not be able to see you face to face, but let me reassure you the staff are as busy as ever. This little infographic shows just how much work is going on to keep us connected to you. Thank you to all the Caladenia Staff, you are doing an amazing job!!

12.01.2022 It's National Carers Week and here at Caladenia we are continuing to support Carers of people living with dementia in any way we can. We have been inventive and resourceful and have taken our carers meetings online - anyone caring for a person with dementia can join, and during Covid - there is no need to travel! Just contact us to get on the mailing list and Sarah will provide you with the days, times and the zoom link. We have a coffee group, a support group and we are just starting up a craft group for carers - so please share this post and tag anyone you think might need to connect with other carers during these challenging times. #NationalCarersWeek2020

12.01.2022 https://youtu.be/Q6tluv0Lx70 Celebrating Caladenias Volunteers National Volunteer Week 2020

11.01.2022 https://youtu.be/61zw_JSN25c Celebrating Caladenia Volunteers National Volunteer Week 2020

10.01.2022 It is Dementia Action Week #DementiaActionWeek and here at Caladenia we are focusing on the positive difference that our actions are still making to the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them. Day Seven: Your stories Here is Ken surrounded by the tangible evidence of his family's love and best wishes.... It is often the small things that make a difference, a card, a delivery, a surprise phone call. As we close Dementia Action Week 2020, I urge you all to continue your efforts to stay connected.

10.01.2022 It is National Carers Week and today we just want to say thank you. Thank you for caring Thank you for taking on this challenging role You are unsung heroes.

09.01.2022 It is National Carers Week - and we know that your role as a carer has been made more challenging by the Covid-19 Pandemic. What advice would you give to other carers?? Leave your tips in the comments

08.01.2022 https://youtu.be/2CoznlvJLDc Here it is!!!!!

07.01.2022 Mmmm what is the answer

06.01.2022 https://youtu.be/3edIXUqTKeI Celebrating Caladenias Volunteers National Volunteer Week 2020

06.01.2022 Due to extra Covid restrictions on our class one kitchen, we are ordering lunch for our members from our favourite caterer! The groups are loving them. Thanks Kaitri's Catering, & Bianca !

06.01.2022 Important Information for The Caladenia Family You may have heard about the recent changes to government guidelines related to social groups, face to face Government. services and a relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions. While I understand that many of our program members and carers are very eager to resume regular programs as soon as possible, Caladenia has opted to take a more cautious approach to reopening. ... With the health and wellbeing of our potentially vulnerable community vitally important during this time, we are looking to ensure strict safety protocols are in place for resuming any or all of our social support programs, this includes both outings and in house programs. This means that we will not be resuming our face to face programs yet, although we are now actively working toward the resumption of services. I have decided that I am only prepared to do so once I am comfortable that it can be done in a safe, considered and measured way which minimises risks to our members and their families. The date of reopening has not yet been set, but is expected to be a number of weeks away. We will inform you as soon as it is known. In the meantime Caladenia staff will be conducting a service review with each member and their family by telephone this will ensure that we have the most up to date information to allow us to best safely meet the needs of each individual member when we do resume services. I would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we all adapt to unprecedented changes in the way we safely deliver services to our community. If you have any queries regarding this, please contact me directly on 0413 139 277 or [email protected] Sarah Yeates - CEO

06.01.2022 Music creates lasting connections

06.01.2022 A tour of a very empty Caladenia!!

05.01.2022 It is National Carers week. And 2020 has been a particularly challenging year for carers of people living with dementia. No matter who you are or who you care for - you deserve a medal for getting this far. We acknowledge all the carers who are caring for someone at home, those who are caring for a loved one in residential care, and for those who during lockdown are struggling with remote caring. Hang in there. Shout out to a carer you want to acknowledge below!!

03.01.2022 Just an update for you on Caladenias response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Since ceasing our face to face social support programs on March 18th, we have been very busy. All staff are working hard and looking forward to the time when we can resume our social groups and outings. In the meantime we have various resources available to Caladenia Clients and families: 1. Activity Packs either delivered to you or downloaded from www.caladenia.com.au 2. Regular phone calls where a staf...f member can chat to your family member to provide you with a bit of respite 3. Regular welfare phone checks 4. Daily emails including news and a "Joke of the Day" video 5. Emergency shopping and contactless delivery of groceries 6. referral to other organisations for extra care at home should you need it 7. Online activities via Zoom for the "Tech Savvy" 8. Carer meetings or one on one carer support via zoom (or phone). 9. Staff available in the office to answer any queries you may have 10. Caladenia Volunteers and Friends facebook page so we can keep connected Please reach out if there is anything at all we can assist you with. Stay home, stay well!!!! The Caladenia Team

03.01.2022 Hi everybody, I have a request from Betty T, she is need of some wool if anyone has any they dont want or need please. Send us an email if you have and we will arrange to pick it up.

03.01.2022 It has been a busy time for us at Caladenia as we find a new way of communicating with you all, and a new way of operating and providing support. We will keep operating under the direction of the Department of Health, as any support we provide to people at the moment is taking a load from our healthcare system. We are phoning and FaceTimeing you, we are still making up and delivering activity packs, and we are available to do shopping or pharmacy deliveries. We are also now w...orking in partnership with Eastern Volunteers to assist and assess the needs of vulnerable people across the Outer East. Please shoot us a message or email if you have a question, if you have a great idea, or if you need assistance. Sarah. Heres Jos Joke!!!! https://youtu.be/BfKQuZRsW20

03.01.2022 Caladenias staff are nothing if not creative and inventive. Today we did deliveries right around the Shire of Yarra Ranges and beyond - "A Vanilla Slice because youre nice!". Just a treat for all our members during this second lockdown. Can I say a giant thank you to Bianca Hall from Kaitris Catering - for the last 16 weeks we have been buying a regular lunch there for whoever is in the office each Thursday, but Bianca ha also made all the cookies that were delivered last month, and has made all the Vanilla Slices that went out today!! Thank you Bianca and Kaitris Catering for making life delicious and a little more bearable for all of the Caladenia Family!!

03.01.2022 POSTED BY HARRY MOYLE CALADENIA VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2020 - last night (22 October) at our virtual AGM we announced the names of our volunteers to be recognised for their service. 5 Year Certificate of Service - Melanie Starks, Rhonda Carson and Hannah Sutherland. 10 year Bronze Badge - Kathryn Whitehouse, Kate Jeffery and John Hale. Congratulations on achieving these milestones and a very big thank you for your service and various contributions to making Caladenia such a specia...l place for people living with dementia. TRISH MAGGS AWARDS 2020 - three members of our Caladenia Family have made significant and innovative contributions since March in keeping us amused, challenged and connected via the Caladenia Volunteers and Friends Facebook Page. These three contributors are active every day and have made the Page the vibrant and dynamic space it is. The three special people keeping the Trish Maggs tradition alive are Rosemary and John Haysom and Rhonda Carson. Congratulations and a very big thank you for your various contributions in making our special Facebook Group Page such a great connector for our Caladenia Family. Note: Hopefully we will be able to present these awards in person at a suitable function prior to Christmas 2020.

02.01.2022 Sarah and the Caladenia Board have been supporting Nan and the My Dementia Companion project from day one. Were pleased to have Nan as a valued member of our Board of Directors, and look forward to working together as this amazing project takes off! If you have any queries, please just let us know.

01.01.2022 Dementia, social distancing and social support. A 4 minute read. https://www.linkedin.com//sarah-yeates-9a87272_dementia-so

01.01.2022 As National Volunteer Week comes to a close - we thank each and every Volunteer for every single thing they do for us. For the time they give, for the smiles they spread. Thank you - from all of us