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Nursing Homes

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June 2011

02 ● The Summer Issue ● June / July

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03● The Summer Issue ● June / July

Nursing Homes ● Care Homes ● Residential Homes ● Mobility

This is our first edition of Retire with Care.

This guide is a must for your retirement years. Ranging fromRetirement & care Homes to motobility vehicles.

Retirement can be wonderful, or terrible. A lot depends on how wellyou plan ahead, and then how well you adapt to your new lifestyle.Check out this magazine for some strategies that will help you makethe most of your “golden years.”

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AVENUE ROADNURSING HOME

Becoming part of your family

Our core values of care:• Privacy • Dignity • Rights •

Independence • Choice• Fulfilment• Security • Respect • Equality

28 Avenue Road, Abergavenny,Monmouthshire NP7 7DB

Tel: 01873 857607 Fax: 01873 857607Mob: 07830 385435 (Dr. A. Bansal) www.oaklandshomecare.co.uk

Oaklands Homecare aims to provide the highest quality and friendlycare service in the comfort and security of your own home.

Based within Monmouth town and having personal knowledge of thesocial care needs of the local population we pride ourselves with the

quality of the service.

With more than 30 years nursing & social care experience at a seniorlevel, 20 years of which has been within the local community, we aim

to identify and develop a framework of care to meet the varyingneeds of the population.

01600 772259

SingletonCourt Business Park.

Wonastow Road.Monmouth. NP25 5JA

Complementary therapiesHerbal Medicine - Of the many herbs availablea few continue to provide special help. Devil’sClaw can be used for a variety of painful muscleand joint problems. The extract taken fromWillow bark as far back as the 1800s when theactive agent salicin was shown to reduce thefevers, joint pains, and swellings associated withrheumatic fever. Licorice has shown some quiteremarkable results in some joint conditions. Itappears to have cortisone like actions on softtissue inflammation.

Acupuncture - Acupuncture can be verybeneficial in osteoarthritis of any joint. Anacupuncturist uses fine needles that areinserted into acupuncture or energy points tobalance energy flow and influence internalorgans and disease states.

Osteopathy and Chiropractic - Regulartherapy can be of great benefit to sufferers.Manipulation and mobilization of stiff jointscan restore movement and relieve paineffectively.

The Effects of ArthritisUnfortunately as we get older the effects ofworking in a repetitive way, often with poorposture, can show themselves in the form ofarthritis. According to figures from theArthritis and Rheumatism Council over 1.5million people in the UK currently sufferfrom the symptoms of osteoarthritis butover eight million have early X ray signs ofthe problem.

Our framework comprises 206 individual bones,most of which have a smooth covering ofcartilage known as the articular surface.Cartilage can withstand enormous forces andmechanical stress when the posture is good andthe work varied.

Modern pharmaceuticals can be vital in thetreatment of arthritis, and sometimes lifesaving in certain conditions but in the long-term management of osteoarthritis they have aquestionable part to play.

The prescription for arthritis is the drugibuprofen, which helps to control the pain andinflammation in rheumatic disease and othermuscle and joint problems, however, its long-term use is associated with a number of sideeffects, such as skin rashes and digestive upsets.Ibuprofen is one member of a large drug familyknown as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs for short), all of which have similar sideeffects although some have more than others.

The Five Classic Early Warning Signs ofOsteoarthritisIf you can tick three or more of the followingthere’s a good chance that your joints areshowing the early signs of excessive wear andtear.

● Early morning stiffness in the joints thateases with movement.

● Bony swelling around the joint and areduced range of movement.

● Pain and/or tenderness around the joint.● Crunching or grinding sounds from within

the joints on movement.● Joint pain affected by a change in the

weather.

The conventional approachTreatment for arthritis will vary according tothe severity of the problem. Conventionalmedicine can offer powerful drugs to combatthe pain and swelling associated withdegenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), howeverthey can have serious side effects when takenover a long period of time. The side effectsusually include nausea, diarrhoea, and stomachcomplaints (such as indigestion, ulcers, andstomach bleeding). Most patients withosteoarthritis only need simple pain killers suchas acetaminophen (paracetamol) but someprogress onto the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), for example,ibuprofen.

The Best Bespoke Care ServiceWhatever your Care needs, Penpergwm Care Centre is the

place to help. They offer a professional service of care for

older people in the residential home or in their own home.

You can also visit Penpergwm House for Day Care where youcan enjoy a home cooked two course lunch (including analternative menu) and join in the activities. This beautifulhome set in lovely grounds provides 26 rooms for residentialuse.

Respite Care for short stays is also offered, subject toavailability. Penpergwm House has become renowned for theregular events and the variety of daily activities it offers toResidents and Day Care visitors. For this reason places bothpermanent and temporary are much sought after.Penpergwm Training Centre offers a variety of training coursesfor their own staff for other local businesses.

PENPERGWM HOUSE CARE CENTREPenpergwm House Residential Home for the Elderly

Residential Home • Day Care • Homecare • Training

Penpergwm House, Penpergwm, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. NP7 9AETelephone: 01873 840267 Web site: www.penpergwmhouse.org.uk email: [email protected]

Residential HomeThis well established home is situated in the heartof the beautiful Usk Valley and retains itscharacter and charm close to the bustling markettown of Abergavenny. The aim of the home isfor all residents to feel part of a community andto meet the wishes of each individual at all times,promoting a healthy living environment.

Day CareA wide programme of stimulating leisureactivities is on offer to residents and DayCare visitors - our friendly carers arecarefully chosen. Using their experience ofworking with older people, they can help avisitor with tasks that may be difficult athome, such as bathing, manicure andhairdressing. Transport can be arrangedthrough the Home.

Penpergwm TrainingTraining for all aspects ofworking in care is offeredat Penpergwm House.This is available foroutside businesses as welland covers training such asBasic First Aid and BasicFood Hygiene, Fire Safetyand Risk Assessment,Infection Control andmany more.

HomecareNestled in the grounds of the House, our Domiciliaryoffice provides friendly professional service tailored to theindividual needs of older people wishing to liveindependently in their own homes. Our friendlyprofessional team will help you design the perfect packageof care for you or your family member.




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MORGANNWGHOUSEGlamorgan St, Brecon Tel: 01874 610018

Situated in the heart ofBrecon, only a short walkfrom the town centre,Morgannwg House looksonto a beautiful formalgarden with a backdrop ofthe stunning BreconBeacons.

The home has 2 sitting rooms and adining room with a conservatory.

Residentsʼ rooms in the elegantGeorgian House are both spaciousand yet homely. Each room is single,has en suite facilities and a nurse callsystem.

The home provides a menu, which includes a cooked breakfast andtraditional cooking, using fresh meat, vegetables and fruit deliveredby local suppliers. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.Morgannwg House has recently received a Silver Hygiene Award byEnvironmental.

Belmont HouseResidential Home

Belmont House, 4 Belmont Road, Abergavenny,Monmouthshire NP7 5HN.

01873 850276

“At Belmont House we aim to provide our residents with a secure, relaxed and homelyenvironment in which, their care, well-being and comfort is of prime importance.”

We strive to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of all our residentswithin a warm and caring atmosphere and in so doing we are sensitive to the ever changing

needs of our residents. We encourage our residents along with family members to participatein their individual care to enhance their well-being and comfort.

“With over 8 years experience, we pride ourselves on offering a highly professionalresidential care service for the elderly with a personal touch.”

Although deciding whether to go into aresidential or nursing home is never easy,understanding what the choices are canhelp you to reach the decision that is bestfor you.

If you decide to move into residential careyou will usually live in either a residentialhome or a nursing home.

In a residential home you should get helpwith personal care if you need it, includinghelp with things like washing, dressing andgoing to the toilet.

Staff can also care for you during shortillness, but if you require constant nursingcare - for example if you are frail, or bed-ridden or if you have any sort of medicalcondition or illness that means you need alot of attention from a doctor or nurse, thenyou would probably require a nursing homewhich can provide 24-hour nursing care.

Residential homes have to register with thelocal authority, while nursing homes areregistered with the health authority. Someare dual-registered and offer a wide range ofcare both for people who need a lot ofnursing care and those who don’t need thissort of attention.

Residential homes can be run directly bylocal authorities, by voluntary organisationsor privately, while nursing homes are usuallyrun privately or by voluntary organisations.

Under Community Care legislation, yourlocal authority is responsible for arrangingand paying for your place in residential care -and for collecting a payment towards thecost from you, based on your income andsavings - but it is not a case of you having tomove where you are told there is a place(although if the cost is more than theauthority would normally pay, someone else- usually a relative or charity - may make up

the difference).

As you have the right to choose which homeyou move into, you will probably want tofind out what homes there are in your areaand visit a few to get an idea of what theyare like.

Once you’ve found out about homes in yourarea, get in touch with a few and ask themto send you a brochure, then arrange to visitsome of the homes that appeal to you. Youmight want to visit with a member of yourfamily or a friend, as a second opinion can bevery useful.

When you visit a residential or nursing homethere are lots of things you might want tolook for and ask about, including the range offacilities there are.

Don’t be embarrassed about askingquestions - make a list before you go of thethings you want to find out about.

■ General things to think about include:■ Can you bring your own furniture and

personal possessions?■ Will you be able to make and receive

‘phone calls in private?■ When are meals provided and can you

make yourself a cup of tea or a lightsnack when you feel like it?

■ Are there activities organised and can youcarry on doing the things you enjoy atthe moment?

■ Can you go to bed and get up when youdecide to?

Before you make a final decision, you couldalso ask to look at a recent inspection reportwhich contains a lot of information abouthow a home operates.

It is only sensible to do as much research asyou can when you are making such animportant decision about your future.

Chosing a care home

Men in RetirementDuring their 40s and 50s most menexperience some symptoms of what isnow known as the male menopause.

Although these symptoms may be unlikethose of female menopause, in the sensethat they don’t include hot flushes or nightsweats, they can include headaches, memoryloss, depression, exhaustion, lethargy, loss ofconfidence, loss of decision-making abilities,and a general feeling of being run down. It isnot yet really understood why this happens.

The overall level of the male sex hormonetestosterone does not decrease significantlyuntil men are in their 60s, but it may be thattestosterone stops working efficiently whenmen are middle-aged, due to some as yetundetermined factor. Or midlife crisis mightbe a purely psychological condition.



PARADE HOUSEIdeally situated for the elderly, being

within level walking distance of the town centre

The Parade, Monmouth, Monmouthshire NP25 3PA

• For long term or respite care• Friendly,caring atmosphere

Newly completedLarge en-suite rooms

• Lift to first floor• High standard of cuisine

Parade House is situated in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley in the centre of thebustling market town of Monmouth. It is ideally situated for the elderly, being within

easy level distance of the town with its shops, churches, coffee houses and inns.

The building dates from 1970 and has been carefully restored to recreate a countryhouse atmosphere, planned as a comfortable environment in which residents can

continue to enjoy their individual way of life. Fully carpeted and centrally heated, thehouse offers a warm welcome. The pleasant drawing room and sun lounge both offer

views of the secluded garden and are agreeable surroundings for reading andconversation.

01600 712821Fax: 01600 772228

Email:[email protected]

For a brochuretelephone the

proprietor,Maureen Rayner

PSP Healthcare, the award winningprovider of new purpose built CareVillages, is helping older people affordmuch-needed care and accommodationby launching a £1 million subsidy fund.

PSP, the award winning organisation, believeits five star hotel-style facilities in the SouthWest and Wales should be available toeveryone and not just those who have lots ofsavings.

Across the South West and Wales elderlypeople without savings are being forced tosell their homes and belongings in a bid toafford care home fees and close careaccommodation.

Without selling their life belongings theywould not be able to afford the care theydesperately need.

But now PSP Healthcare’s directors havelaunched the subsidy fund of £1 million tomake sure everyone who needs care canreceive help.

Set in stunning locations, PSP’s Care Villagesoffers residents affordable independent livingin either an apartment or cottage with closecare facilities on hand 24/7.

Recognising that buying a property can bestressful and hard for older people, PSPHealthcare is also offering people the chanceto rent accommodation instead of buying.

The Retirement Villages offers older people,whatever their financial background, thechance to live independently but with thepeace of mind that everything they require isright on their doorstep.

The Villages, in Monmouth and Hatherleigh,Devon, also boasts exclusive county clubstyle facilities such as hydro-therapy pool,hair and beauty salon, cinema room and a la

carte restaurant.

Managing Director Preyen Dewani who washas been awarded Care Entrepreneur of theyear told us: “Every person has the right toour facilities whether they have lots ofmoney or limited funds and that is why weset up the £1 million subsidy.

“As a company we recognize that each of ourresidents has individual care needs as well aspersonal preferences.

“We calculate our fees on the individualscare needs, room category and anyadditional services or requirements and notwhat they are ‘worth’.

“We think it is very important to supportolder people and this is one way of doingthis.”

All PSP Care Village homes have top of therange security and all the properties areequipped with integrated ‘Eclipse’ emergencycall technology; There are also smokedetectors linked to the Village’s fire alarmsystem and reminder functions for regularevents.

There is also CCTV coverage of the village foradded security.

Prospective residents can apply to PSPHealthcare for a placement and request asubsidy towards fees.

Once this has been received the companywill carry out an assessment of care needsand calculate associated fees before the CareVillage Manager prepares and submits theapplication to the Fund Committee forapproval.

For more information on how PSPHealthcare can help you, please call 0800046 1133

Healthcare launch £1 Millionsubsidy to help retired people


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Wiltshire Farm Foods deliver delicious andnutritious frozen ready meals to homes inAbergavenny and the surrounding areas.

Your local outlet in Monmouth is run by Brian andSara Stringer, and their small friendly team,providing a caring and quality service to theircustomers.

Wiltshire Farm Foods meals are not only full offlavour but also wholesome and nutritionally wellbalanced. There are over 240 tempting dishes tochoose from, you can be sure of finding plenty toenjoy. Special dietary needs are also catered forincluding Diabetic, Gluten Free and more.

Meals are simple to heat from frozen and can beready in minutes in your microwave or oven.Order as often you like – every week or justoccasionally, the choice is yours. Not sure ofwhat to order first time, then try our Taster Packat just £19.95.

All deliveries are made by your regular, friendly,helpful, CRB-checked driver, who can even popthe meals away in the freezer for you! Delivery isabsolutely free and there is no minimum order.All our staff and drivers are hand-picked so youcan rest assured of the best of service at all times!

To find out more, to order yourFREE copy of our Spring &Summer 2011 full colour

brochure, or to check when wedeliver to your door, please call

us on 01600 892855.

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Don’t just go private, go personal with Nuffield Health

Convalescence & Short Stay CareNow Offered At Nuffield Health,Hereford Hospital

Nuffield Health Hereford Hospital now offersan extended stay package which allows anagreed convalescence period for patients havingundergone surgery. This service is aimed atthose who require further convalescence priorto returning home after having had surgery.

There is also now a respite care packageavailable for patients requiring low dependency

short stay care. This can be particularly usefulfor those carers who need a couple of daysbreak at short notice.

Package prices are set on a daily, weekend orweekly basis.

For further information please contact theCustomer Service Team on 01432 262502

Other Services Available - Hip Clinic, Knee Clinic, Pain Management Clinic,Eye Clinic, Varicose Veins Clinic, Spinal Clinic, Hernia Clinic, Gallbladder Clinic,Hearing Clinic, Digestive Disorders Clinic, Mobile MRI/CT Scanner

www.nuffieldhealth.com/herefordhospital


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Dorrell Oliver Ltd chartered accountantsLinden House, Monk Street, Abergavenny,

Monmouthshire NP7 5NF

Tel: 01873 852113 Fax: 01873 858523

www.dorrells.co.uk

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CLIVE FRANCIS

All aspects of Tree Work UndertakenArboricultural Contractor

Report Writing and Consultancy8 Western Road, Abergavenny,

Monmouthshire, NP7 7AATel: 01873 859273 Mobile: 07976 515 722

e-mail: [email protected]

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0800 783 7458or 07771 560 633

BLACKWOOD CHAINSAWS

45 years experience serving our communityWe accept part exchange / new & reconditioned

Demonstrations available

01495 226657www.blackwoodchainsaws.co.uk

Mill Garage, Gelli Groes, Blackwood, Gwent. NP12 2HY

RIDE-ON MOWERS FREE DEMONSTRATIONSSALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

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Deciding to move from your family home toa purpose built retirement apartment canbe a daunting experience. However, atMcCarthy & Stone’s developments DaffodilCourt in Newent and Wallace Court in Ross-on-Wye, potential purchasers can now testdrive an apartment without obligationfollowing the introduction of a new TryBefore You Buy scheme.

Through the initiative, anyone consideringpurchasing an apartment at eitherdevelopment will be able to stay in a fullyfurnished one bedroom guest suite for up totwo nights free of charge.

For two days, they can call the development‘home’ and make use of all the facilities, enjoythe immaculate gardens, and meet the housemanager along with other residents in thecommunal lounge. Visitors can also get a feelfor the area and work out the proximity tolocal shops and transport links.

Robin Pike, sales and marketing director forMcCarthy & Stone, explains: “Living in aMcCarthy & Stone retirement property offersmany unique benefits that can only beappreciated by experiencing the lifestyle firsthand. Try Before You Buy is an easy-to-use andfriendly service that enables people to live in

one of our apartments and see forthemselves what life is like at ourdevelopments without any obligation. Iwould encourage anyone who is interestedin a retirement property to give it a go!”

Both developments offer a selection ofone and two bedroom apartmentsdesigned exclusively for people over theage of 60 looking for independent living.

Each apartment is private and self-contained and includes a number ofthoughtful design features including 24-hour emergency call points, electricalsockets at a raised height that reducesbending, illuminated light switches, acamera entry system, easy grip lever tapsin the bathroom and kitchen and energyefficient heating.

Residents can enjoy landscaped gardens,socialise and relax in the communallounge and invite family or friends to stayat the development’s guest suite. There isalso a house manager at eachdevelopment.

Prices start from £119,950. For furtherinformation about the properties andlifestyle available, please visit the show

complexes open Tuesday to Saturday from10.30am to 5.00pm or call Daffodil Courton 01531 820 383 and Wallace Court on01989 568 698. Alternatively, you can logon to www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk

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Many selected models at NIL Advance Rental

Opening Hours(Mon-Fri) 8:30am to 5:00pm

(Sat) 9am to 12.30pm(Sun) Closed

Penpentre,Llanfaes, Brecon,Powys. LD3 8DL

www.breconcarsales.co.uk

Tel: 01874 623311Tel: 01874 611421 Fax: 01874 610325

Brecon Car Sales is a family run business in the small town of Brecon.Established for 30 years we will endeavour to provide you with the bestcustomer service within the market place.

Although we specialise in Renaults we will service, MOT and carry out workon all makes and models. Our technicians are fully trained to Renaultstandards.

We are a friendly garage and welcome all of our customers.Coffee is complementary and provided to you while you wait.Transportation issues will gladly be addressed within the local area.

Why not have a day out in Brecon while you’re up here?

General building and home improvements,disability bathrooms, walk in showers,

extensions, new builds, loft conversions,guttering, felt roofing, floor screeding, tiling.

R J Harris

Tel 01600 780511, 07971 364451

AGE CYMRU is urging campaigners aged60 and over across Wales to put theirnames forward for a special award.The Sheila McKechnie Foundation ‘TakeAction’ award recognises theachievements of campaigners aged 60and over.

Rhea Stevens, Age Cymru’s CampaignsCoordinator explains:

“4.9 million people aged 65 and over takepart in volunteering or civil engagementacross the UK and many of them areinvolved with campaigning — championingchange and improving the lives of others.

“The Take Action award - which is sponsoredby our sister charity, Age UK recognises thetireless and often unsung work carried outby so many older campaigners.

“Age Cymru is encouraging people acrossWales to send in nominations for peopleinvolved in campaigning for change, onglobal issues such as climate change to verylocal issues such as keeping your libraryopen.

“We hope the winners will benefit from thegreat training and support offered by theSheila McKechnie Foundation.”

Sheila McKechnie Foundation awardsprovide winners with a range of supportthat will help them polish and sharpen theirskills, including: one-to-one coachingsessions, advice on government and mediatactics, residential training with otherwinners, shadowing opportunities andmentoring from senior campaigners with atrack record in the winner’s subject area.

Nominations may be filed by 1pm, Monday20 June by the nominees themselves,individuals or by organisations on theirbehalf by downloading application formfrom: www.smk.org.uk.

Further information may be obtained byemailing: [email protected] or by phoning020 77008231.

‘Take Action’ award forcampaigners aged 60 and over -Age Cymru calls for nominations

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