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Hot weather precautions

With heatwaves expected later this summer now is the time to remind yourself how to keep cool and stay healthy in the heat.

According to Australian Government data, from July 2019 to June 2022 people aged 65 and over were the most common age cohort of all those admitted to hospital for heat-related injuries.

Elderly people are more likely to suffer from heat exhaustion/stress – the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt, usually through profuse sweating. People taking fluid tablets or on fluid restrictions may be unable to recognise and respond to thirst and are particularly vulnerable. Drinking too much water can also be dangerous, so monitoring the amount and colour of urine is important. The optimal level of water consumption should ensure that urine is light yellow.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include a headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, heavy sweating, elevated body temperature and decreased urine output.

To combat heat-related illnesses clients should minimise the time they spend outside during extreme heat events, wear appropriate clothing, have access to adequate fluids such as water, and use cooling devices. If no air conditioning is available, a fan blowing with a wet sheet or towel in front of it (not over it) can be highly effective for cooling the air.

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Call out for Jubilee advisory body members

Jubilee Community Care will establish a Quality Care Advisory Body in response to changes to The Aged Care Act 1997. The Act has been amended to strengthen the governance arrangements of Government-approved aged care providers such as Jubilee. The amendments introduce specific changes aimed at improving leadership and culture, and increasing transparency and accountability.

Under the changes to the Act, from December 1, 2023, all approved providers must establish the Quality Care Advisory Body and also offer each year to set up a Consumer Advisory Body.

While the two bodies will have different responsibilities the intention is to provide the opportunity to support and inform the Jubilee Community Care Board with problem-solving and suggest improvements to our service.

Quality Care Advisory Body

The Quality Care Advisory Body will provide the Jubilee Community Care Board a written report about the quality of care and services at least once every six months.

The Jubilee Board will consider any reports or feedback provided by the Body when making decisions in relation to the quality of the aged care provided through our services.

Consumer Advisory Body

A Consumer Advisory Body will have the responsibility to collect feedback from members and share ideas with the Jubilee Board.

Being a part of a Consumer Advisory Body helps your voice to be heard. The information you give to our service can help shape the way your service is run.

Expressions of interest are sought from clients or your representative to join either of these two bodies.

Please contact the Jubilee Community Care Brisbane office by phoning 3871 3220 or email admin@jccagedcare.org.au to express your interest in joining either of these two bodies. We will be delighted to provide you with further information.

 

 


Jubilee services – public holiday changes

There will be changes to Jubilee services with the upcoming public holidays. These will fall on Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day); Friday, January 26 (Australia Day); Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1 inclusive (Easter Friday to Easter Monday).

On these days essential services of personal care, meal preparation, and medication assistance will be provided while domestic assistance, social support, respite and shopping services will not be. Also, please note that your services supplied on these public holidays may not be with a known support worker and may not be at your preferred time due to staffing limitations.

The office will be closed on all public holidays. For more information phone the Jubilee office on 3871 3220.

 

 


Dame Quentin Bryce speaks at Jubilee AGM

Jubilee clients and staff were thrilled to meet the Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO at our recent AGM.

Dame Quentin was the guest speaker, talking about her passion and advocacy for women’s and children’s issues, the importance of using our voices to better the lives of others, and the issues faced by older Australians including loneliness.

At the AGM Jubilee’s latest Board was voted in. The Board comprises President Dr Judy Salecich, Vice President Sue Paulsen, Secretary Christopher Cox, and members Dr Sue Colen and Peter Hunt-Sharp.

You can view our 2022-2023 Annual Report here.

 

 

 


Festive fun at client Christmas party

A great time was had at the recent Client Christmas Party at the Broncos Leagues Club.

A Christmas sing-a-long was held with client Marj on the keyboard and Cici, a client’s granddaughter, leading the singing. The event also included a trivia competition and a talk by Jubilee Board president Dr Judy Salecich.

There was some beautiful roast meats and plum pudding to feast on for lunch.