Ashburton Courier: April 16, 2020

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Page 6, Ashburton's The Courier, Thursday April 16, 2020 Local news at www.starnews.co.nz Physio misses patients, mum’s 85th birthday Are you working from home? Ihave aseparate practice at home and have worked from “home’’ for the past 15 years. I’m not seeing patients facetoface at present because of the lockdown, but Iam doing the occasional “telehealth’’ consultation via phone or video hookup for people who want advice or exercise plans. What home chores have you been doing? My house has never looked so clean on the inside! Ihad abig clear out of the pantry the other day and I’ve also been gardening and doing some outdoor painting. I’ve taken on Still room for plenty of banter on Zoom Kirsty Naish in her home office. Eveline Jasper, Allenton based physiotherapist the shopping role in my house and visit the supermarket every week or so. Ienter wearing my mask and gloves and don’t hang around, but I’m told Istill spend too much. How are you filling your time? Iamtrying to exercise every day, whether it’s going for an afternoon walk, or jumping on the mini trampoline. I’m also doing jigsaw puzzles in my treatment rooms, and away from my cat Lily who likes to play with the pieces or take refuge in the box. We’ve also been playing games like Uno, Five Crowns and Kirsty Naish, Ashburton accountant How’s work going? We have been working from home since Level 2was announced. Our whole business model is cloudbased so very fortunate it’s times like this we are able to keep going. Idomiss my team and the banter, but there's been plenty of banter on Zoom. Ihave no pets, no kids (yet) so the only distraction, and I'm not complaining, is my partner has set up awee music studio in the garage so I get to listen to live music in between Zoom calls. What home chores have you been avoiding? Iwrote alist of the chores that annoy me and I've avoided, and tried to tackle them: Like cleaning the Cluedo as afamily. I’ve also been in the garden working on astone carving project –it’s an Easter Island figure that is coming along slowly, but surely. Tell us alighthearted or otherwise memorable moment from your lockdown? Amongst afew female mates we have afriendly competition to see who gains the most weight over the lockdown period –actual weights won’t be revealed at the end. Ialso posted aphoto of ateddy bear in my bedroom window online, spouting, the skirting and cutlery draw. Got way too excited on weekend one and did them all so started restoring some outdoor furniture which is taking me aday to do one chair! Fingers crossed Iget that job done. Have been thinking about asking my partner to teach me guitar but the last time Itried it wasn't so pretty and Iwas impatient, maybe I'll stick to baking and restoring furniture. Any entertainment recommendations for people? Surely I'm not alone being over watching the news. Instead Iam listening to more podcasts and watching way too much Netflix. Ilove The Minimalists Podcast and they but unfortunately it looked like the bear had hung itself. The bear has found amore relaxed position to sit and smile at passersby. What do you miss? Idomiss the oneonone contact with my patients –Iamvery much a handson physio. Iwas also due to visit family in Holland in July, but that has now been postponed. Ido catch up with my parents, who are both in the 80s, nearly every day via WhatsApp, but Iwill not be at my mum’s 85th birthday unfortunately. I also miss dinner parties with friends and just the freedom to do what I want when Iwant. have agreat doco on Netflix currently doing their 30day minimalist game. The gym team at EA Networks are posting fun workouts on Facebook and loving ‘80s and ‘90s throwbacks on Spotify. Oh, if you're new to podcasts I recommend Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History (listen to the one about McD's changing the fries recipe), and Megan Tan's Millennial Podcast is entertaining. Tell us alighthearted moment from your lockdown? There's some awesome wins from lockdown, like catching up with friends from afar on Zoom. My best friend and her kids had to Eveline Jasper in her treatment rooms. go to amedical appointment in Christchurch yesterday and we live on the main road so got to wave to them as they drove past. Think the most memorable is how friendly everyone is while you're out walking Itruly hope that continues post lockdown. What do you miss most? Our lockdown, like many others, started with cancelled flights; to visit family and friends in Samoa, so that's what we are missing the most. However social media keeps us connected and we know we will get over to see them eventually. Apart from family and friends, I’m missing hiking, netball, the delicious chicken sandwiches from Taste and wandering aimlessly around Bunnings house plant section. Canterbury, we are allinthistogether. We know youhavealot on your minds right now,sowewanted to letyou know that we’ll do our best to takecareofyour banking. Here arejust afew of the ways Westpac can help: •Repayment deferrals * or reductions for 6months for home loan and personal loan customerswho have sufferednegativeincome or health impacts as aresultofCovid-19. •For personal customers whoneedtobreak their Term Investment^, we will not reduce the rate of return wherehardship criteria is met. See our hardship withdrawal policyonwestpac.co.nz. Formoreinformation on the ways we can help with your banking, please visit westpac.co.nz. Yoursfaithfully, Linda Edmonds Westpac Regional Manager Canterbury. Terms and conditions apply. * If repayments aredeferred, interest will continue to be chargedand will be added to the loan balance, which will increase the amount owed. ^Areduced rate of return for Term Investments will not applywhere an application is made to Westpac NZ on or before26September 2020.Westpac New Zealand Limited. WES1111
Living atAlert Level 4 Thursday16AprilUpdate Todayisthe first dayofweekfouratAlertLevel4. We know this is atrying time, so remember to ask forhelp if youneedit. Be kind and supporteach other. CanIsee my doctor forthings that arenot relatedtoCOVID-19? Yes. It’s importantthatyou do notneglect other health issues just because they arenot related to COVID-19. Don’t hold off or wait untilyou feel worse. Our health systemisopen and running and ready to help. Healthline is free and available 24 hoursaday, 7daysaweek on 0800 358 5453. Howcan Isee amedical professionaltodiscuss my health concerns? Start by calling your familydoctor.They canadvise you on next steps to take, and if aconsultation can takeplaceover thephone or if youshould visit them. If youdovisit,they will ensureyour safety while youare there. Whyisexerciseallowed? There areveryfew exceptions to staying home, but exercise is one of them. Goingfor awalk, runorbikerideisgoodfor yourphysical and mental health. Justremember to: • stayclose to home. Enjoyyourneighbourhood,but go no further • gobyyourself, or only withthose youlivewith • keepa2-metre distancefromothers. What can IdoifIexperience, or know someone whoisexperiencing,violenceathome? If you’re notsafeathome, it’s okaytoleave your bubble to ask for help.Ifyou have to leave, youcan contact afriend or neighbour. Call 111 as soon as youcan. If you aresafe, remember thatyou can keepaneye-out forfriendsand neighbours.Ifyou have concerns about ayoung person, call 0508 FAMILY (0508 326 459). Wherecan Iseek helpifI’m feeling overwhelmed? If you feel you arenot coping,itisimportant to seek help and professionalsupport.Your family doctor is agoodstarting point. Forsupportwithgrief,anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing,you canalsocall ortext the ‘Need to talk?’ service on 1737.This is free, and available24hoursaday,7days aweek. Itgives you thechance to talk with atrained counsellor. Is theresomewhereIcan access tools to help me throughfeelings of anxiety? Anew mental health campaign, ‘Getting through together’ishere to help New Zealanderscarefor their mental healthduring COVID-19. Formoreinformation go to Covid19.govt.nz.Italso includes tips forparents or caregiverswho want to discuss mental health and wellbeing with primary-school aged children. Howcan Ishowmysupportand kindness towardsothers? Be kind. If yousee someone outand about, trynot to judge them. RememberthatmostNew Zealanders aredoingtheir bit, and are probably justgetting exercise or picking up supplies. Justmake sureyou keep a2-metredistance, smile and wave but please don’t stop to chat. Whocan IcontactifIseepeoplenot followingthe rulesonself-isolation? Youcan tell thePolice by completing the online form at 105.police.govt.nz.Wherepossible, trytokeep the phones free forthose thatneedthem in an emergency. Thank youparents Aspecial thank you to all parents and caregivers. Term 2started yesterday –led by youathome. We appreciate you working around the clocktocare forNew Zealand’schildren, keepingthemsafeand healthy. Gotquestions? Find the answersfaster at Covid19.govt.nz
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