Page 2 - Bella Vista Gardens Newsletter Autumn 2018

2 BELLA VISTA NEWS, AUTUMN 2018
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From Margaret

Bring on the cooler weather! It has been such a
hot summer, I am looking forward to the more Picnic at Blaxland Park
amiable temperatures of Autumn. You will have h
noticed a lot of activity in our garden as our
landscapers repair some of the damage done by
the heat during January. We are pleased with the Housekeeping
results. Our gardens are looking lush and inviting -
a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine and a
cheese platter in the early evening. Family members or representatives of permanent
residents are strongly encouraged to complete and
Autumn will bring lots of activity at Bella Vista submit an Aged Care Appointment of a Nominee Form
Gardens as we commence our wonderful events. with the Department of Human Services. By completing
Grand Kids Day will be held on 4th March and we this Nominee Form you are then authorised to deal with
are looking forward to lots of family and children the Department of Human Services on behalf of your
coming to enjoy the face painting, karaoke and loved one. The Nominee will then receive information
other fun stuff. Stay tuned also for the Autumn from the Department about changes to care costs, means
series of events - an eclectic series of one off
events that are very special. Get in quickly as they tested fees, and in turn be able to provide them with
do tend to be sold out. If you would like to hold an resident information about income and assets. If there is
intimate family dinner or a family celebration, no Nominee appointed, the Department of Human
please remember that the lounges and private Services will only correspond direct with the resident due
dining areas are available. We can cater for your to the strict privacy laws.
function if you would like. Anything from canapes
and drinks to a full three course dinner can be As you can appreciate, receiving these type of fee letters
accommodated. Please don’t hesitate to contact or calls can be quite distressing for your loved one. An
me to discuss your vision for an event and we can Aged Care Appointment of a Nominee Form will be sent
make it happen. out with the March accounts. Please ensure you complete
this form, attach a copy of relevant Powers of Attorney or
The amount of unclaimed clothing is building up. If Guardianship documents and return same direct to the
you feel there is clothing missing from a resident’s Department at the address stated on the front of the
suite please see Alison on Reception. I would Nominee Form. Please note: if the Nominee does not hold
remind resident families that any new clothing a Power of Attorney or similar, both the resident and the
must be labelled to ensure it doesn’t go missing. I Nominee will receive a letter from the Department.
am available to discuss any of your individual
needs or preferences. Please contact me if there is
anything you need to chat about. Just a reminder that effective 20 March the Daily Care
Fees and Means-Tested Fees set by the Department of
Human Services will be reviewed so you will notice the
relevant changes in your statements commencing April.
Our next bi-monthly Resident & Relative meeting will be
held on the 18th April in the Piano Lounge.

Margaret Russell, Residential Services Manager Sonya Elbaz, Client Services Manager