Page 3 - Bayswater Gardens - Summer Newsletter 2018

3 BAYSWATER NEWS, SUMMER 2018
Feature Article & News from Cranbrook Care

Mr Rhode

Receives

News from Cranbrook Care
Award

Cranbrook at Home is quickly becoming the Lower
North Shore's provider of choice for private in-
Mr Ronald Rhode was awarded a special medal home care.
in Hyde Park, Sydney, on 15 November.
October saw our inaugural breakfast presentation
showcasing us to a number of industry professionals
Resident, Ronald Rhode (Ron) was honoured with an
elite French military award, the Chevalier dans l’Ordre including financial planners, nursing agency staff,
National de la Legion d’Honneur, for his role in home care providers and pharmacists. For those
defending the liberty of France during World War II. who could not make it to the official launch, we met
with them individually to share how our services are
Ron, 94, was accompanied by several friends to receive making a difference in the lives of older people.
his medal from a French Government official at a special Impressed with our new bespoke offering, these
ceremony at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park. professionals have since made several referrals and
Stationed in Belgium, France and Germany during the we are now delivering an exceptional standard of
war, Ron was a wireless operator with the RAAF, and private in-home care that is above the rest to our
was nominated to receive this prestigious award for his first clients. The clients and their families are telling
commitment to the pursuit of French liberty, joining an us they chose us because we can deliver the same
exclusive group of Australians who have received this high-standard of care Cranbrook Care is known for
honour. Established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, the in its residences. They are also saying that they like
Legion d’Honneur award is among the highest orders of the added benefit of having exclusive access to the
distinction for French military personnel, or those who
have served French interests, or on French soil. Ron lifestyle services at Lansdowne Gardens and are
inherited his love of aircraft from his father who served looking forward to attending events like the annual
Jazz on the Green. One client remarked, “I must
during World War I. After joining the cadets at school,
and a trip to an air show in Mascot, Ron decided he comment on your staff…They were all very good
wanted to be a pilot. After being posted to the Advanced and allowed us to keep [our loved one] at home.
Flying Unit in Llandwrog, Wales, Ron flew Avro Ansons, Without them it would have been very difficult".
then continued his training and joined the 158 Squadron We are off to a good start and looking forward to
based at Lissett. These days, Ron enjoys spending time continuing to provide exceptional care to
with his fellow residents, listening to audio books and clients/families on the lower North Shore.
going for walks in the garden.
Contact Tanya Austin on 02 9458 9950 / or Email:
Below, Ron is pictured: contact@cranbrookathome.com.au