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MYVISTA NEWSLETTERS
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COVID UPDATE MYVISTA follows Government Directives regarding visitors to people in Residential Aged Care. Information on these directives can be found here. ww.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-what-you-can-and-cant-do Please contact our reception on 9207 4666 for visiting times. VACCINATION FOR AGED CARE RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES FACT SHEET |
MUSIC FOR THE AGES
A four-piece string ensemble from the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) recently played to our Mirrabooka residents as part of their Music for the Ages program. The program brings the beauty and emotion of live classical music to older Australians in the comfort of their own place of residence who are unable to attend a concert. Music can play a fundamental role in our identity, culture and heritage and it can evoke powerful memories and emotions. It can also have a strong influence on our mindset and wellbeing. At both our Balcatta and Mirrabooka residences music plays an important role in our therapy programs. From enjoying live performances to having music playing in the background of communal areas, at MYVISTA we see that music can encourage movement, improve socialisation and simply add to the atmosphere. WASO’s performance was met with tapping of feet, swaying hands, loud applause and a room full of smiling faces. The beautiful music even saw our staff stop work to come and listen. Thank you to Lifestyle Coordinator Zulli Aleman for organsing this event and to the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for bringing the music to our residents. ITALIAN SPEAKERS NEEDED!
Do you want to help develop films to raise awareness about dementia in your community? Researchers at Curtin University and National Ageing Research Institute are seeking people from Italian background to evaluate three short films aimed atraising dementia awareness online. We need your input to ensure that the films are relevant and meet the needs of the community. The evaluation should takeno more than 30 minutes. Participants can choose to be part of a draw to win 1of 4 $50 gift cards. Click here to learn more about the project. MIRRABOOKA DEVELOPMENT OPENS
MYVISTA was delighted to officially open the Mirrabooka Development at a ceremony on 4 March 2021. It was wonderful to welcome a host of local dignitaries, past and present members of the Board of MYVISTA, life members of MYVISTA, staff members, residents of the new retirement living apartments and many others involved in delivering the development. A celebration cake was cut at the event and shared with all of our Mirrabooka and Balcatta staff and aged care residents and customers. 
Christmas at MYVISTA - Click here for our "Christmas Celebrations" newsletter
Over the festive season, residents at both Balcatta and Mirrabooka enjoyed a variety of activities:
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Nurse mentoring to build capacity, capability
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Michelle Harris-Allsop highlights the value of an on-site mentor in helping nurses to build their capacity and capability to lead best practice care.
Click here to read the article Pictured: Dementia consultant Michelle Harris-Allsop (far right) with members of the MYVISTA aged care nursing team and Clinical Director Dr Mya Daw Sein (far left) |