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connect Autumn 2021 Newsletter Inside this edition • Next Chapter – The HammondCare vision to 2025 • Last Days – Demystifying death and dying
A NEW DIMENSION
OF CARE
Advancing dementia care will continue as a key focus
for HammondCare and is a priority service area in our
‘Next Chapter’ strategic plan
People living with dementia are profoundly
impacted by their environment. Research
has proven that they enjoy a better quality of
life, and need fewer hospitalisations, when
they receive relationship-based care in a
small domestic environment rather than an
institutional approach.
That’s why HammondCare is constructing a
$6.9 million project to expand our existing 90-bed
residential service for dementia-specific care for
residents in the Illawarra.
CEO Mike Baird and Sean
Adopting the very best evidence-based
design, two new eight-bed cottages at A haven of peace for Sean
Shone Avenue in Horsley will offer warm and
welcoming living spaces that incorporate Sean Kelly is 55 and an advocate for the
cues to tell residents where they are, what relationship-based dementia care provided at
HammondCare Horsley. He lives in Streeton Cottage,
they can do and if they are okay.
a specialist home for younger onset dementia.
Purposefully designed to help maximise Sean describes Streeton Cottage as a stable and
independence and enhance self-esteem and supportive environment where he’s found peace.
confidence these homely cottages – where
Sean’s type of dementia, frontotemporal dementia
therapeutic elements are carefully hidden to
(FTD), is the most common form of dementia in those
prevent intrusion on domestic familiarity – also
under 50 and in Sean’s case there is a hereditary
feature easy access to safe and engaging
cause. There is no cure.
outdoor spaces.
Sean said his diagnosis of dementia 10 years ago
came as a relief, not a shock.
“Having the diagnosis of FTD at a young age
is not ideal, but I feel as though I’m living the
best life possible. I’m happy and content
where I am, and I believe this has helped to
keep my moods and mind on an even keel,”
he said.
Sean shares his journey with FTD in a book, Sean’s
Story, co-written with Deborah Moore. In the book
released in September last year, Sean gives his top
five tips for living well with younger onset dementia
and FTD. These tips are: chase the right diagnosis;
find a place to live that fits you; be cared about, not
just cared for; stay connected to the community;
and remember that a happy heart is a happy mind.
If you’d like a copy of Sean’s book, you can
download it free on HammondCare’s
Dementia Centre website under the Knowledge
Hub/Dementia and Aged Care section at:
Plans for HammondCare Horsley expansion www.dementiacentre.com/resources
Mike Baird and Head of Research and Aged Care Clinical Services Chris Poulos (above), Mike helping celebrate Rita's 103rd birthday
at Scone (top right), Mike at Neringah Hospital (bottom right)
THE NEXT CHAPTER
A message from HammondCare's Chief Executive Officer
With a deep sense of gratitude for the work The HammondCare team is passionate, dedicated
of the HammondCare team, Mike has been and committed to serving people with complex
out and about taking every opportunity to health and care needs, regardless of their
talk with staff and volunteers at many of circumstances. Building on this inspiration and
our sites. After consulting widely across determination to ‘live our mission in action’ the
the organisation, in December he shared Next Chapter will see HammondCare concentrate
HammondCare’s ‘Next Chapter’ vision – these strengths on increasing care for those that
building on the legacy that began with others won’t or can’t. Together, we must find ways to
Rev Bob Hammond. ensure those in need don’t miss out.
It’s a huge privilege to spend time in our hospitals, That's why our Next Chapter is about
residential care homes and home care offices – achieving this daring ambition: setting the
walking alongside our team and meeting the global standard in relationship-based care
people we care for, their family, friends and our for people with complex dementia; growing
volunteers. I’m in constant awe of the passion that the innovative delivery of tailored high-quality
ensures that together we can put our mission into care in the home; and sharing our palliative
action – to improve quality of life for people in need.
care expertise for community empowerment.
I have been brought to tears by so many amazing
stories of care and deeply inspired by remarkable In future issues of Connect I look forward to sharing
people I’ve met, such as Sean at Horsley. with you updates on our plans, projects and
progress towards achieving our new strategic goals.
No wonder, after six months as CEO, that I’m no less
I am deeply committed to the work of the
excited about what lies ahead.
HammondCare Foundation which will play a critical
The Royal Commission and the COVID pandemic role in reaching out to our community to raise
have sharply focused the eyes of our country on awareness, build deeper connections, engage
the care of our elderly. I am so pleased to lead new supporters and encourage collaborative
HammondCare at such a time and to be part of this partnerships – all designed to improve and change
opportunity for generational change. the lives of those in need.
I believe our nation can find the way to work If you have any questions or would like more
together to create better and stronger communities information about ways to support HammondCare,
that value, respect and support the elderly in ways please contact Claire McCarthy, Head of
we haven’t before. HammondCare Foundation on 0484 326 975.
DEMYSTIFYING
DEATH AND DYING
Talking about death and dying with a loved one is
hard, but guidance and advice can help make these
conversations far less difficult and uncomfortable
Thanks to generous philanthropic support, “I feel prepared to confront all the difficulties that
our highly skilled and experienced Palliative come farewelling those we love.” And from Annette:
Care Service team has created a unique
“Very informative and reassuring. Having
education program called “Last Days”
aimed at normalising death as part of our
this knowledge makes me feel less anxious
life. By increasing this community literacy about the end of life. Thank you.”
our goal is to inspire open and honest Ongoing support of the program’s development
conversation around death, dying and what will ensure expanded delivery across New South
to expect as part of palliative care. Wales. Collaborative opportunities are also being
Incorporating feedback from family, friends and investigated to upscale for national adoption –
including via online and virtual delivery options.
community members about their palliative care
experiences, “Last Days” addresses questions At HammondCare we’re committed to delivering
and issues such as personal preferences, what’s the very best tailored and individualised quality
important and how to have honest conversations of care and support. This is intrinsically linked with
when caring for someone at end-of-life. A face- helping increase knowledge about end-of-life.
to-face education program, “Last Days” comprises Only by helping give people the language and
four modules designed to address practical, the confidence can we encourage proactive and
social, emotional and spiritual issues. The program deliberate conversations about our final wishes,
provides information to help participants improve concerns or fears. Only when we’re comfortable
language skills and confidence to understand how in this space can we foster trust and reassurance
to help, how to care for each other, and how to get that it’s okay to talk about death and document
through the challenging days. our end-of-life choices. With 89 years of experience,
HammondCare is here to help.
Following community consultation and focus
group testing, feedback from the first two pilot For information about “Last Days” sessions in
sessions has been very encouraging as evidenced your region, please email the Palliative Care Team
by Susan’s comment: “So informative.” at: palliativecentre@hammond.com.au
Presenter Rachael (centre) and “Last Days” attendees Corinne (left) and Melanie (right)
CHRISTMAS WRAP
Appeal delivers Shining a light The joy of giving
amazing result on compassion at Darlinghurst
Andrew, Judy HammondCare Grahame
and kids Caulfield
At the end of a challenging 2020 With health and safety Thanks to your generous
your compassion shone through precautions very much top of support, the simple pleasure
once again raising $115,000 mind, planning Christmas 2020 of receiving a Christmas card
for our Christmas Appeal for festivities and activities took or gift is no longer a distant
palliative care support at home. on a whole new approach. memory for residents of
HammondCare Darlinghurst.
A discretionary fund has been Instead of venturing out
set up and is helping families on the usual bus trips and With a little bit of planning and
with hire costs for essential care family drives to enjoy the a whole lot of secrecy, renewed
equipment. We were honoured beautiful Christmas lights interest in Santa was alive and
to be entrusted by Judy to share around our neighbourhoods, well – and judging by the smiles
Andrew’s story for the Appeal, HammondCare helped dial up and expressions of delight, no
and privileged to highlight why the festive feel by installing one was disappointed! For some
helping families make individual our very own light displays for of our quiet residents, who
choices for end-of-life care residents and their families. seldom leave their rooms, the
possible is so important. We joyful exchanges over Christmas
The Foundation was
know you were touched by lunch were priceless.
delighted to support the huge
Andrew’s wishes and the
effort undertaken across “This holiday season was when
significant role that palliative
HammondCare sites to it started to feel truly like a
care at home played in his care
purchase kilometres of glowing home with family, not just a
and comfort. Even before the
bulbs and decorations to help place to sleep.”
Appeal concluded, your support
share with residents some of
helped a 40-year-old man with “Nicest Christmas Day I’ve had
the love and joy that is the
a brain tumour stay at home in a long time.”
spirit of Christmas.
for Christmas with his wife and
five-year-old son. Thank you.
HAMMONDCARE FOUNDATION
Thank you - your generosity helps to provide exceptional care to all
At a glance 2020 financial year
28,067 4,430 1,100 59 783 $31.4m
cared for dedicated volunteers service supporters social
staff locations dividend
PASSIONATE ABOUT
HELPING OTHERS
Anna Carlborg was an exceptional person and deeply
interested in people from all walks of life
Now, thanks to her significant bequest
to the HammondCare Foundation Anna’s
legacy will live on through the Anna
Carlborg Scholarship – offering professional
development opportunities for nurses and
allied health staff directly associated with
Greenwich Hospital.
So grateful for the love and support that his late
wife received before she died in March 2019,
Hans Carlborg approached the HammondCare
Foundation to establish the Scholarship in Anna Rachael and her family
Anna’s honour.
Anna met Hans in Poland in 1972 when she “It acknowledges with heartfelt gratitude the
attended his computer science lectures. ‘Angels of Greenwich’ who so lovingly and
The sparks, Hans said, were instant. tirelessly supported Anna in her greatest time of
“Anna was a scholar of pure mathematics need,” Hans said.
and one of the pioneers of IT in Poland. She One of those Angels is Rachael Zielinski – a
was a deep-thinker, a philosopher at heart, member of Anna’s community palliative care team
who sought to explore the meaning of life, at Greenwich – and very proud to be the first
and ways to live more meaningfully. nurse awarded the Anna Carlborg Scholarship.
“She wasn’t possessive of her own ideas and A dedicated nurse studying part time,
wasn’t afraid to seek advice. She enjoyed winning the Scholarship will help Rachael
mentoring others, helping empower and inspire. complete her master’s degree in palliative
It seemed to me that Anna’s greatest sense of care at the University of Technology.
achievement came from helping others to unlock
“I am deeply grateful to Anna and Hans for
their potential or wake up a passion – particularly
establishing this very generous and thoughtful
when in pursuit of a greater good for others,”
scholarship. Having known Anna makes it extra
Hans said.
special. Anna was so engaged and interesting.
Hans explained that establishing the Scholarship We spent a lot of time together sharing stories.
aligns perfectly with Anna’s leadership and I loved our visits for the conversations we had
empathy for others which she so profoundly and the lessons we learned from one another,”
experienced through the HammondCare mission. Rachael said.
If you would like more information about making a Gift in Will, please contact
Nina Johnson, Fundraising Manager on 02 8280 8432.
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