Tea time now a whole lot sweeter Residents at our residential aged care homes are spoiled for choice when it comes time for a cuppa, with eight new blends of black, green, and herbal tea now being offered.
The extra tea options, supplied by South Australian company T BAR tea, were the result of listening to resident feedback at Food Focus meetings designed to improve the dining experience at the homes. “Many residents mentioned that their family members would buy them different blends of tea to keep in their rooms because of the lack of tea options,” AnglicareSA Operations Manager, Resident Experience, Maurits De Graeff, said.
We might take the humble cuppa for granted, but AnglicareSA Elizabeth Dutton Court Residential Aged Care resident Audrey said it brings her comfort. “There are so many different flavours, and I love having a cup of tea in the afternoons,” Audrey said. “My favourite is the Earl Grey.”
Neighbours and mates Alistair, John, and Yvonne
Good mates, great neighbours
Since becoming neighbours, the two have formed a close bond built on a shared sense of humour; however behind the playful teasing and jokes, there is a sincerity to John and Alistair’s friendship that extends beyond casual conversation. “If I haven’t seen him for a few days, I will check on him,” Alistair said. “It’s nice to have somebody so close you can care so much about.” The pair said connecting with your neighbour could involve simple acts of kindness, like running errands, bringing in bins, and helping with daily needs. “We just chat at every opportunity we can get,” Alistair said. “We do things for each other, like take each other to doctor appointments, bring in each other’s bins – just things you think of in the spur of the moment.” “Good neighbours are just there for each other,” John said.
At our Grandview Heights retirement living village, the sound of laughter often drifts from the houses of Alistair and John, next- door neighbours and great mates. John was one of the first to welcome Alistair and his wife Yvonne when they moved in two and a half years ago. “John introduced himself about a month after we settled in,” Alistair said. “Must have been one of my good moments,” John said with a chuckle.
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