Iona care home – the old boiler isn’t what it used to be... it’s giving us the cold shoulder 17 September 2024 The old coal boiler at Iona Home in Oamaru has reached the end of its useful life. An essential ingredient for active and fulfilled lives 17 September 2024 Tactile, dexterity, humour, sensory, entertaining, demonstrative … these are just a few words to describe the activities undertaken by residents in our Enliven care homes. Stroke survivor’s never giving up pays dividends 17 September 2024 When Ian* suffered a debilitating stroke 18 years ago, his life changed forever. From being a family man with friends and a job, Ian hit rock bottom. Volunteering - A team effort 17 September 2024 The Ross Home library is run by a team of four volunteers who give their time to deliver the popular library service, including Judith Shields and Noel Kane. One-off volunteers make our spaces nicer at Stepping Stones and Club Enliven 17 September 2024 We are very blessed with the number of people who put up their hands to help make our spaces better for the people we serve! Recently Lee and Rolien volunteered to... A conversation about aged care 17 September 2024 The decision for an older person to move out of their own home and into residential aged care is not an easy one to make. Our staff going above and beyond to help 17 September 2024 We had some lovely feedback from Te Whatu Ora about a very special short-term resident, who was being cared for at Aspiring Enliven. Buddies in every sense of the word 17 September 2024 Since May 2021 Trevor Dyke and Sean Crawford meet up for a couple of hours every week to venture out and have a bit of fun. Nurses attend infection prevention and control study seminar 17 September 2024 Upskilling our staff is a key part of making sure our residents receive the best possible care. Notice Board - Spring 17 September 2024 Residents finding their groove!Residents at Elmslie House in Wanaka have started weekly dance classes, thanks to funding from the Wanaka Community Network Reconnecting Seniors programme. A time to celebrate 17 September 2024 The first anniversary of the merger of Shop on Carroll and Shop on St Andrew is fast approaching and the retail team have achieved a lot in that time! Bringing the... We are people helping people 17 September 2024 Every day is different for Community Relations Advisor, Joy Davis, offering to connect PSO staff and services to church and community networks. Thank you from the foodbank 17 September 2024 Thanks to the generosity of the local community, Octacan 2024 was a remarkable success with 21,022 cans being collected for the foodbank! This allows us to continue to offer food... Dutch Apple Cake 17 September 2024 INGREDIENTS 1½ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 100g butter (soft) 1 cup sugar, plus ¼ cup for sprinkling later 1½ tsp vanilla essence 3 large eggs ¼ cup sour cream/yoghurt ¼ cup milk 3-4 large... Making a difference 17 September 2024 You can make a difference to those who need help by donating to Family Works & Enliven community servicesBy supporting Family Works & Enliven community services, you can help people... Update from our Board 17 September 2024 Tēnā koutou katoa As I greet you, Presbyterian Support Otago is in a season of change and reflection. Message from our CEO 17 September 2024 Farewell from Jo O’Neill As you read this edition of People I have since left PSO and the organisation is now in the safe and competent hands of Interim CEO, Robbie... Volunteers Judith and Noel 10 June 2024 Ross Home Library volunteers’ interview with Judith Shields and Noel Kane Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. Meet St Andrews volunteer Ryan Wonfor 10 June 2024 This week we are thanking our volunteers who gift their time and energy to strengthen the fabric of the community! Meet volunteer Ryan Wonfor.
