Avonlea Dementia Care

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This week, we celebrated the birthdays of a couple of our residents. Everyone joined in the celebration to help make the...
31/10/2025

This week, we celebrated the birthdays of a couple of our residents. Everyone joined in the celebration to help make their day special.

Yesterday we made the most of the warm sunny weather by taking a walk around the block. The residents had a wonderful ti...
31/10/2025

Yesterday we made the most of the warm sunny weather by taking a walk around the block. The residents had a wonderful time, expressed their happiness, and enjoyed the opportunity to get some fresh air and sunshine.

Recently, some of our residents enjoyed creating spring-themed paintings.
16/10/2025

Recently, some of our residents enjoyed creating spring-themed paintings.

Yesterday afternoon, joined by a kind family member, we began planting a variety of vegetables in our garden. It was gre...
16/10/2025

Yesterday afternoon, joined by a kind family member, we began planting a variety of vegetables in our garden. It was great to be outside enjoying the warmer spring weather.

Team members and residents alike have been enjoying baking and donating freshly baked loaves to the Hoon Hay Food Bank. ...
12/10/2025

Team members and residents alike have been enjoying baking and donating freshly baked loaves to the Hoon Hay Food Bank. It feels good to give back to our community.

We have been making the most of the sunny spring days, getting outdoors and arranging freshly picked flowers from our ow...
07/10/2025

We have been making the most of the sunny spring days, getting outdoors and arranging freshly picked flowers from our own garden.

We recently marked National Awareness Week for Diversional and Recreational Therapy. This year’s theme was He Kākano, He...
28/09/2025

We recently marked National Awareness Week for Diversional and Recreational Therapy. This year’s theme was He Kākano, He Tipu – From Seed to Growth.

"Growth happens through care, nurture, and connection. Just as a seed needs soil, water, and sunlight, people flourish when they are supported with creativity, empathy, and companionship.” (Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists)

Our activities team’s vital work helps our residents to feel good. It enhances their quality of life by building connection, bringing a sense of belonging and purpose, and helping to keep minds and bodies active.

We recently held a cultural diversity celebration at Avonlea! We shared a Filipino song, cultural dance from both Fiji a...
28/08/2025

We recently held a cultural diversity celebration at Avonlea! We shared a Filipino song, cultural dance from both Fiji and the Philippines, and a cultural quiz. We enjoyed quite a bit of discussion about the flags and countries that residents and team members hail from. Some family members also shared their culture. They sang for us, did a haka and poi dancing. Team members sang the waiata 'Te Taukaea Aroha', with Fitz accompanying us on the guitar. Finally we enjoyed kai together.

We had another lovely visit from our very dear friend Paddington, with his owner, Dave from Canine Friends. Paddington b...
07/08/2025

We had another lovely visit from our very dear friend Paddington, with his owner, Dave from Canine Friends. Paddington brightens up our day and has a very calming effect in our home. Some of the residents like to reminisce about the beloved pets they used to have whilst living in their own homes.

We recently joined residents from other rest homes for a lovely gathering at Ngā Hau E Whā National Marae. We sang waiat...
06/08/2025

We recently joined residents from other rest homes for a lovely gathering at Ngā Hau E Whā National Marae. We sang waiata, with Thomas leading us on his electric guitar. We enjoyed socialising, reminiscing, sharing kai and playing games.

Thank you so much Ngā Hau E Whā National Marae

We had fun hosting our Mid-Winter Family Gatherings recently. It was wonderful to catch up with some family members and ...
03/08/2025

We had fun hosting our Mid-Winter Family Gatherings recently. It was wonderful to catch up with some family members and enjoy afternoon tea together. We enjoyed a bit of a sing-along, accompanied by Fitz on the guitar.

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