Page 3 - Lansdowne Gardens Newsletter Autumn 2018

3 LANSDOWNE NEWS, AUTUMN 2018
Feature Article & News from Cranbrook Care

Artists of

Lansdowne

Art speaks where words cannot explain
News from Cranbrook Care

As we grow old, it is easy to lose touch of what we find
enjoyment in. Many people go for years without nurturing
their creative side. Others remain creative but give up in old Cranbrook at Home helps you live life to the
age. Never underestimate the power of creativity. fullest in the comfort of your own home. At
Scientists, researchers and those working in aged care all Cranbrook Care we are continually looking at
around the world are reporting on the positive effects art ways we can further build on our services. One
therapy can have for seniors. People who engage in creative of the important project plans for 2018 is the
pursuits when they’re older can experience a range of continued development of our Private Home
physical, cognitive and psychological benefits. Cognitive Care business, Cranbrook at Home.
function often improves, as does the ability of some
residents to recall past experiences, reminisce and tell We are very excited and look forward to being
stories. The atmosphere is lifted with the ‘joie de vivre’ that able to offer private Home Care services to our
creativity brings, increasing happiness and wellbeing whilst Cranbrook Care family who are living in their
reducing anxiety. Everybody is creative, no matter their own homes.
skills, age or background. At the moment we are working on and
developing various services from help in the
At Lansdowne Gardens we have many talented residents
who participate in our weekly art workshop facilitated by home to accompanied transport services.
the brilliant art therapist, Monique Dery-Boyer. Monique is Accompanied transport services is something we
an artist based in Sydney, and who has an intuitive sense are really passionate about as we recognise that
for colour and design in her art. She enjoys painting it is not always easy to get out and about. An
abstracts, interpretive landscapes and life drawings. She has example of accompanied transport could include
produced a number of botanical art paintings, most assisting family members to get to our
residences to visit their loved ones and
notably, her painting “Calla Lilies” was awarded First Prize
for Pushing the Boundaries by The Botanical Art Society of accompanying family members back home.
Australia (2007) and it was a finalist in the Mosman Art It continues to be an exciting time for Cranbrook
Prize (2008). Care. We look forward to updating you on the
progress of Cranbrook at Home in our Winter
The art workshop is in the Piano Room on Wednesdays at
2pm. All are welcome to come, socialise and create! Newsletter. In the interim, Nadia Panetta our
Business Manager for Cranbrook at Home would
be happy to speak with you about any questions
you may have on private Home Care services.

Contact Nadia Panetta on:

Phone: 02 9458 9950
Email: contact@cranbrookathome.com.au