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SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi<br />
Tuesday <strong>May</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 11<br />
HEALTH & AWARENESS<br />
Loving your independence?<br />
Could this be you?<br />
Sally was referred to an Occupational<br />
Therapist (OT) as she was struggling<br />
to hear on the phone and was losing<br />
contact with her family and friends,<br />
she was wanting any help that could be<br />
useful following challenges since her car<br />
accident.<br />
She has:<br />
Ankylosing spondylitis (which is an<br />
illness that stiffens up the joints),<br />
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and is a<br />
little hard of hearing.<br />
Fracture in her upper back from a car<br />
accident in 2015<br />
Sally lives in a two storied home on a hill<br />
in native bush with her husband.<br />
She loves her home and gardening.<br />
Due to a combination of Ankylosing<br />
spondylitis and the recent upperback<br />
fracture Sally has a forward flexed spine,<br />
requiring her to bend her knees to look<br />
up.<br />
The OT visited Sally in her own home<br />
and covered the following info on the<br />
first assessment:<br />
Energy conserving techniques<br />
Regular postural changes to self manage<br />
back discomfort<br />
Problem solving Sally’s kitchen set up to<br />
minimise bending and reaching<br />
Problem solved better phone options and<br />
also where to buy a cordless amplified<br />
phone<br />
Adjusting her office set up to optimise<br />
function when using computer<br />
Having raised garden beds and garden<br />
pots on her deck,<br />
Changes in social life since accident<br />
and covered the five ways to Mental<br />
Wellbeing to maximise mental wellness.<br />
Sally feels very connected to her two<br />
storied home, which is surrounded by<br />
native bush, situated on a hill. The OT<br />
discussed the challenges and solutions to<br />
remain living in this home long term and<br />
provided insights into ways to manage<br />
this including the potential of living on<br />
one level, use of the community van and<br />
possible bathroom adaptations.<br />
Summary from Sally’s perspective:<br />
Sally reports that she was delighted with<br />
the services as:<br />
- the OT came to her house and at a<br />
time of day and day of week that suited<br />
Sally best.<br />
- there was no waiting for the service -<br />
seen within the week of referral.<br />
- it was so affordable - $135 assessment<br />
and advice<br />
- she received good advice that<br />
immediately changed her daily life<br />
(so much more than improving<br />
communication by phone)<br />
- she now has clear understanding<br />
of both the challenges and solutions<br />
that may lie ahead of her.<br />
- This resulted in less worry about<br />
the future<br />
- She was impressed that the<br />
discussion involved her love for<br />
nature (still be able to enjoy her<br />
garden) and that it was not limited<br />
to immediate need and safety<br />
She expressed that she feels more<br />
confident about staying in her much<br />
loved home. She is aware of how<br />
to access future input from the OT<br />
who now knows her well.<br />
The Centre for Senior wellbeing<br />
is an information hub for Senior<br />
Health. We connect you to the<br />
services you need to stay living well<br />
and independently in your own home.<br />
See www.seniorwellbeing.nz for<br />
more information.<br />
To enquire about staying<br />
safe and well in your<br />
home, just call 3772577.<br />
CSW<br />
Safe & Well in your own home<br />
The Centre for Senior Wellbeing is located at 300 Colombo Street, Sydenham. The Blue Line Bus stops in front of the door and there is ample<br />
parking. To enquire about specialised exercise classes or physiotherapy treatment, phone 377-2577 or visit www.triggerpoints.co.nz<br />
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NICKY WAGNER<br />
MP FOR CHRISTCHURCH CENTRAL<br />
“I’m Always Happy to Help”<br />
103 Salisbury Street<br />
Central Christchurch<br />
PO Box 21359<br />
Christchurch 8143<br />
chch.office@parliament.govt.nz<br />
(03) 365 8297<br />
www.nickywagner.co.nz<br />
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