Ropata Lodge Care Community

to talk with the residents. He goes that extra mile and spends time with them, which I think is wonderful.” Residents bake treats once a month – tasty scones, etc.– and Archie the Labradoodle also comes in regularly for a big dose of pats and attention. Throughout the year, the Lodge does fundraising and saves up for a big trip. Dodds recounts, “Last time we took the residents to Government House in Wellington; they had a full tour and they loved it. We hire a big bus and put them all on it – anyone who wants to can stay in their wheelchair, so they can enjoy it as well. Next time, we’re going for a picnic at Eastbourne. We make up lunch boxes and it brings back memories because a lot of the residents lived in the area and went round there as a child. So that will be in the summer, in January. “It’s lovely to see the difference from where Ropata started in 2014 and now in 2019 with a 4-year audit up our sleeve. We have come a long way from where we were, this is retirement living at its best. R OPATA PHARMACY Congratulations to the Ropata Lodge Care Community for their outstanding achievements in providing leading quality and best practices in Aged Care. We at Ropata Pharmacy are proud to be a preferred partner of Ropata Lodge,working closely with the team to provide medication management services. Services we offer: • Medication management services for patients with Long Term Conditions • Compliance packaging with easy-to-use robotic sachets. This is a free service for eligible patients. • Medicines reconciliation and synchronisation • UrinaryTract Infection consultation and treatment • Maviret dispensing and counselling for Hepatitis C treatment • Smoking cessation • Emergency contraceptive pill • Mandarin and Cantonese speaking pharmacists available • Chloramphenicol eye drops/ointment for conjunctivitis Opening Hours Mondays-Fridays: 8am to 7pm Saturdays: 9.30am to 1pm Email: ropata.pharmacy@gmail.com Phone: 04 920 0855 Fax: 04 920 0856 577 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt ROPATA LODGE CARE COMMUNI TY I am very proud of all the staff at Ropata Lodge and look forward to working with them and seeing the continuation and growing of Ropata Lodge in the future. Most importantly, it’s fun, it’s homely and because we’re only 35 units we’re just one big family. I’m quite passionate about it, Ropata is my second home.” PREFERRED VENDORS n Arrow Hygiene arrowhygiene.co.nz Family owned and operated Arrow Hygiene was born in 2008 to meet the need for quality cleaning products with express service. That mission and a strong commitment to listening to customers’ needs has been the backbone of our success. Today we offer the largest range of cleaning products and take pride in our unparalleled service to commercial business sectors including hotels, offices, schools and shopping centres, with shipping available throughout New Zealand. The talented team at Arrow Hygiene can provide the perfect solution for your cleaning needs, having access to products from all major brands and a strong attention to detail. Our customers are treated like family; whether we’re facilitating the cleaning process by providing mops, cloths and vacuums, or looking out for your safety with matting, we’re a one-stop shop for all your cleaning needs. We can also supply you with paper products, hardware, handcare, even tea room supplies to complement your newly spotless office. Our cleaning products are environmentally friendly, keeping in step with the clean, green nature of New Zealand. If you wish to make a purchase you can do so quickly and easily online, and our reliable shipping division will have it to you in two working days. Think clean, think Arrow Hygiene and experience our great Kiwi service. n Ropata Pharmacy 04 920 0855