Kimihia Home & Hospital

K IMIHI A HOME & HOSP I TAL chair that helps people with dementia relax through soothing music and tactile stimulation, and consequently has a beneficial effect on their behaviour and quality of life. Kimihia also has sensory gardens that are therapeutic for one and all, since the care facility is on the same ground space as the Village units. Another nice stimulating influence is the early childhood centre at the back of the property, so when residents are out walking around the gardens they can hear the children playing. Community support works both ways. With regard to food, all of the facility’s vegetables are sourced locally and a good amount of the meat is supplied by the local butcher. Household services staff come from the local community, as well. “And we wouldn’t be able to provide the care we do without our local GPs,” says Morgan. “They have committed to maintaining the relationships they have with their people from the community. There’s nothing worse than coming into care and your GP not knowing who Sudserella was established in 1990 and has continued to grow by maintaining the highest standards in Laundry and Drycleaning Services. We offer a full range of laundry services for: Cafés, Restaurants & Bars Towels and Tea Towels Mats & Roller Towel Hire Motel, Hotel Aged Care Laundry Medical Uniforms Industrial Workwear Garments Clothing Alterations & Repairs RFID Call our shop for advice and service 09 266 1376 www.suds.co.nz 58 Mahia Road Manurewa, Auckland 2102 you are and not being aware of your background to know what will make you better. So having that history is very comforting for our residents and their families.” Looking ahead, Morgan states, “We still have some four-bed rooms in our hospital wing and I would like to get rid of them because nobody wants them anymore. Everybody wants their own space now with their own ensuite. People are becoming more private about sharing a space with others. So hospital modification or upgrade is what I would really like to achieve over the next five years. Also, we’re in a subsidence area related to the earlier mining industry here in Huntly, and there’s an empty block of land that is really only good for grazing cows. But every time we’ve applied to receive that land back so we can develop more village units, we’ve always been hit with a snag. We have a waiting list of at least 25 people and we know the development is possible, but it’s been frustrating to find someone who’s willing to provide us with a lease or ownership of that land.” In the meantime, the wonderful team at Kimihia Home & Hospital continues to do what they do best – providing outstanding care with a lot of heart. Community care done by community people. PREFERRED VENDORS n Ecomist Waikato www.ecomist.co.nz n Sudserella www.suds.co.nz n Employers Assistance www.employers.co.nz/join Supporting NZ businesses with employment law and compliance since 1995. 0800 15 8000 www.employers.co.nz Unlimited Phone Support Employers Toolbox Online Health & Safety employers.co.nz/join