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Today, we celebrate the fathers and father figures who have filled our lives with love, guidance, and countless cherished memories. 💙

From the team at Home Instead, we're honored to care for the incredible dads who continue to inspire us with their strength and wisdom. Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers we care for and cherish!

September is Dementia and Alzheimer’s Month—a time to raise awareness and support those affected by these challenging conditions.

If you're caring for a loved one with dementia, be sure to follow our Instagram and pages this month! We’ll be sharing valuable tips, resources, and information to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding 💜

“Dad is living with dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s and something we do together is go swimming.

“The best thing about it from my point of view, is that it’s a really joyful thing we can do together" - Hamish Macdonald, Dementia Australia Ambassador and journalist.

Ahead of Father's Day our newest Dementia Australia Ambassador Hamish Macdonald shares one of his favourite things to do with his dad.

“He’s always been an incredibly active man, he was a rower in his early days, cross-country skiing, bushwalking, marathons," Hamish said.

“Over the past few years we’ve been going to Bronte Beach in Sydney, there’s an ocean pool there.

“It means our relationship isn’t just consumed by all the health stuff going on in his life.”

If your father, or anyone else in your life lives with dementia and you need support or information we are here for you. Call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Today, we’re celebrating over 70 years of this incredible service that’s been providing more than just meals—it’s been delivering kindness, care, and a lifeline to so many in our community. 💜

At Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches, we recognize the wonderful volunteers, who ensure older Australians remain nourished and safe at home every day and the profound impact Meals on Wheels has on the lives of our seniors and the importance of supporting our elderly loved ones.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate this vital service and the volunteers who make it possible! 🙌

Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches is participating in Memory Walk & Jog to help Australians living with dementia, can they count on your support?

We’re thrilled to welcome three amazing new members to our CAREGiver team at Home Instead!

Each of them brings compassion, dedication, and heart to our mission of providing exceptional care. Join us in giving them a warm welcome as they join us in making a difference in your lives! 💜

From Left to Right: Thalia Economo, Nicole Copeland and Johanna Cortes

With 1 in 2 Australians diagnosed by age 85, we know how deeply this touches our community. Today, on Daffodil Day, we stand with the Cancer Council and the many Australians impacted by cancer

At Home Instead, we believe in the power of hope and the strength of community support. We enourage you to join together in spreading hope and giving generously this Daffodil Day.

For every life affected, Cancer Council gives back by standing with those facing cancer and helping fund vital research that brings us closer to a cure.

To show your support, visit: http://www.daffodilday.com.au

Happy Birthday to Monica our fabulous Care Services Co Ordinator who lights up our office everyday💜

Senior Citizens Day at Warriewood Square. Our wonderful Care Managers are here sharing their expertise on Aged Care, how you can receive support while waiting for Home Care Package approval and more!

Pictured is Senior Care Manager Karen.

Let's take a moment to reflect on these beautiful words by Carole King: "My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever-changing view." Embrace the richness of your own life's tapestry—every twist, turn, and vibrant colour that has made it uniquely yours. Share with us a cherished memory or a special moment that has woven into your personal tapestry of life!

We want to ensure you stay safe from fraud. Scammers are tricking individuals into buying gift cards under the guise of urgent payments or prize fees, then stealing the codes.

Remember, no reputable bank or company will ever ask you to make payments via gift cards.

If you encounter such a scam, hang up the phone, block the contact, and report it immediately. Spread the word to keep your community aware and protected. Stay vigilant and safeguard your finances!

For more advice on how to handle these situations, visit the Australian Cyber Security Centre https://www.cyber.gov.au/ .

Clients can also view our latest newsletter on avoiding scams sent today. Have a wonderful weekend!

Check out Maggie Beer's recipe for bacon, silverbeet, chickpea and cheese muffins!

Ingredients:

350g unsalted butter

1 (100g) onion, peeled and finely diced

1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes

8 turns ground black pepper

100g good quality bacon, finely chopped 2g lemon thyme

100g silverbeet, leaf & stem, finely chopped (Maggie loves the texture the stem gives)

350g unsalted butter

1 (100g) onion, peeled and finely diced

1/4 teaspoon sea salt flakes

8 turns ground black pepper

100g good quality bacon, finely chopped 2g lemon thyme

100g silverbeet, leaf & stem, finely chopped (Maggie loves the texture the stem gives)

Method:

1. Preheat a fan-forced oven to 200c, grease 16 muffin holes.

2. Place the butter into a medium pan, add the onion and salt and cook on low until soft and transparent.

3. Increase the heat, add the bacon and thyme, cook for 2-3 minutes, stir in the chopped silverbeet, and cook until wilted, remove from heat.

4. In a large bowl, sieve the flours and baking powder, stir in the grated cheese.

5. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.

6. Stir the egg mixture into the flour and then fold in the cooked bacon mix.

7. Scoop 60g into the well-greased muffin holes and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25minutes or until golden and cooked. Rest on a wire rack, best served warm.

Wishing our wonderful Finance Manager Lin the most amazing Birthday. As you can see I think we have had too much cake, so why not have a lovely cheese platter instead!💜

Dementia Carer Tips
Adjusting to a Dementia diagnosis can take time, but understanding more about the condition can help both the diagnosed and the family members.
Download our dementia care guide for families and carers:
https://homeinstead.com.au/resources/dementia-care-gui

We're starting our own podcast!

Called Hold the Moment, it is Dementia Australia's very first podcast and will be co-hosted by journalist Hamish Macdonald, whose father has dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s and Jim Rogers, who lives with younger onset dementia.

Hold the Moment is a podcast made by people living with dementia for people living with dementia, their families, carers or anyone else wanting to learn more about living with dementia. Get ready to meet some incredible individuals, hear their stories of struggle and triumph, and learn how they rise to the challenges of a dementia diagnosis. These are real, raw and uplifting stories about life after a dementia diagnosis.

Hold the Moment officially launches 20 August but listen to the trailer now at www.dementia.org.au/podcast and be sure to follow Hold the Moment on your favourite podcast platform to stay updated with new episodes!

Hold the Moment is produced by Deadset Studios

Dementia Australia acknowledges the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.

Like our motto says, “to us, it’s personal”.

This client testimony really shows the importance of personalised home care and it’s always a blessing knowing we’ve matched the right person to bring you the care you and your loved ones need. 🩵🩷

A massive thanks to the Bendigo Bank Lindfield & Districts Community Pitch 2024 team for staging another meaningful and enjoyable charity pitch event at Magpies Waitara.

Attracting scores of local businesses, and ensuring all 10 deserving local charities walk away with a share of the >$73k committed funds.

Jo, Jenny and Annette represented Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches. It was a wonderful evening had by all💜

We just can’t get enough of Jasper, look at that little bum!

StreetWork supports at risk young people and helps them to turn their lives around.

Streetwork are also one of 10 amazing local charities pitching for funds at Community Pitch 2024 in a few days time. Our support of these charities is only possible thanks to our wonderful Pitch Partners. 👏👏

With thanks to: Anna Cavill Real Estate Turramurra High School Magpies Waitara Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Hornsby RSL Club Coposit Turramurra Veterinary Hospital Laurie O'Brien Equipment Finance SOS Removals & Storage Thornleigh Sydney Business Network Zantzoo Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce Turramurra North Real Estate Miller Noyce Solicitors The Post Streamline Management Shoe Guru NGA Creative Narrow Path Solutions Hornsby Lions Sydney Headstart Financial Services Lane & Lane Lawyers Pymble Ladies' College Visualise Wealth - Sophie Atkinson Lindfield Chempro Chemist PW Lawyers Ku-ring-gai Rotary Club Certification Partner Global Aust - CPG Financial Decisions Burns & Burns Real Estate AshBurn Tax Accountants Benbow and Pike Chartered Accountants and Franke Hyland Pty Ltd🙏
Learn more about Community Pitch 2024 at https://kfsl.com.au/community-pitch-event/

Yesterday, we celebrated World Aged Care Employee Day at our office, honouring our incredible CAREGivers who make a profound difference in the lives of our clients every day.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and the warmth you bring to our team. Your hard work enriches and supports the lives of those we care for, making a lasting impact in our community.

Join us in appreciating and recognising the amazing work of aged care employees everywhere.

💜💜THANK YOU FOR CARING 💜💜

To all Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches CAREGivers, Thank you for helping us provide excellent care, support, and services for our community. Home instead training gives you the foundation, but you inspire us with your personal journeys and life experiences that no amount of training can provide helping enrich the life of our clients.

You all deserve our thanks and gratitude, for your professionalism, your warmth, and your enthusiasm.

THANK YOU

THANK YOU FOR CARING
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To all Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches CAREGivers, Thank you for helping us provide excellent care, support, and services for our community. Home instead training gives you the foundation, but you inspire us with your personal journeys and life experiences that no amount of training can provide helping enrich the life of our clients.

You all deserve our thanks and gratitude, for your professionalism, your warmth, and your enthusiasm.

THANK YOU

It’s a bit of a cold and cloudy Monday today, perfect for cozying up at home with a hot chocolate and maybe a bit of arts and craft. How about some scrapbooking?

The Cottage Counselling Centre make mental health support accessible to everyone, emphasising affordability. The dedicated counsellors provide quality support at significantly reduced rates, ensuring no-one goes without the support they need. 😍

The Cottage Counselling Centre is also one of 10 charities pitching for funds at Community Pitch 2024. Our support of these charities is only possible thanks to our wonderful Pitch Partners. 👏👏

With thanks to: Turramurra High School Hornsby RSL Club Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches Coposit Turramurra Veterinary Hospital Laurie O'Brien Equipment Finance SOS Removals & Storage Thornleigh Sydney Business Network Zantzoo Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce Turramurra North Real Estate Miller Noyce Solicitors The Post Anna Cavill Real Estate Streamline Management Shoe Guru NGA Creative Narrow Path Solutions Magpies Waitara Hornsby Lions Sydney Headstart Financial Services Lane & Lane Lawyers Pymble Ladies' College Visualise Wealth Lindfield Chempro Chemist PW Lawyers Ku-ring-gai Rotary Club Certification Partner Global Aust - CPG Financial Decisions Burns & Burns Real Estate AshBurn Tax Accountants Benbow and Pike Chartered Accountants and Franke Hyland Pty Ltd🙏

Learn more about Community Pitch 2024 at https://kfsl.com.au/community-pitch-event/

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS !!!
Celebrating the Olympics at Home Instead Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches 🇦🇺

Grab a FREE Parkinson's tips booklet!

Available to download on our website or contact our office to order for a physical copy.

This guide has been created to help people understand Parkinson’s, whether this is someone who has the condition or the loved ones of someone living with Parkinson’s. Developed to help people living with Parkinson’s and their family members, it:

- Explains what Parkinson’s is and how it may affect people

- Suggests ways that people can live well with Parkinson’s

- Provides information about how to access funding for support

- Includes information about where to find additional resources or support

Got a bit of a sweet tooth? Check out Karen’s simple recipe for banoffee pie!

We are thrilled to welcome Cathy to our team! Cathy brings a wealth of experience, currently teaching Cert III & Cert IV in Aged Care at Community College in Hornsby. She has been with Home Instead since 2016, working with the Hornsby Hills and Eastern Suburbs teams. Cathy’s background is impressive: she spent 13 years as a high school teacher and 16 years as a Barrister and Solicitor in NSW and the ACT. Her passion lies in adult education, with a special interest in best practices in palliative care. Welcome, Cathy!