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Rosh Hashanah 2015
www.montefiorehome.com.au

Sir Moses Montefiore
Jewish Home

May we all be inscribed
in the Book of Life

Rosh Hashanah

Then and Now

Healthy Ageing HomeCare Side By Side

Dance Movement Therapy at HomeCare Focuses on Food Interview with President,
Hunters Hill David Freeman AM and his father
Dr Zelman Freeman

Seascape photo by Barbara Barrett, Customer Assurance Co-ordinator from our Hunters Hill campus.
Winner of Montefiore’s 2015 LIFE photography competition. Story on page 28

Contents

2 President’s Report 18 A llied Health
3 CEO’s Report - Healthy Ageing
4 Rabbi’s Message
5 Rosh Hashanah 19 Clinical Services
9 Cooking With
22 Side By Side
Damien Pignolet
10 Intergenerational 24 CHeBA
11 Club Monte
12 Burger Centre 25 F rench Honour for
13 HomeCare John Waxman

26 Philosophy of Living

27 Compassionate Responses

28 New Montefiore
Website Launched

14 Volunteers 28 Montefiore’s 2015 LIFE
Photography Competition
16 Finalists at the 3rd Asia
Pacific Eldercare 29 Social Pages
Innovation Awards 2015
35 Semachot
17 Montefiore Hosts Leading
Dutch Dementia Care
Specialists

Front cover: Chef Manager, James Rolf Meyer and Woollahra Manor resident,
Odette Epstein making a traditional chocolate chip honey cake
Cover photos by: LINNETFOTO

Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015 1

President’s Report

So, What are Seniors’ Living
Apartments?

BY PRESIDENT DAVID FREEMAN AM

In the last edition of Montefiore LIFE, I In simple terms, it is an apartment block of luxury
reported that we were about to embark on ‘Mirvac’ style units but with the added advantage of
a consultation process with the community being specifically designed for the older person and
in relation to the provision of seniors’ living which is supplemented by enabling access to a range
apartments at our Randwick campus. I of additional services and support, including a variety
am pleased to advise that first stage of of communal activities, that are either included as
the consultation process, undertaken part of the accommodation cost or which attract
by a highly respected and experienced an additional associated fee.
independent market research firm, has
concluded and that the results have Typically, access to amenities such as a club lounge,
been extremely encouraging. pool and gymnasium as well as services such as
cleaning, laundry and the peace of mind of 24/7
Indicative lounge room and balcony of a typical apartment emergency assistance is incorporated into the
(artist impression) accommodation costs.

As regular readers would be aware, we are well On the other hand, additional services such as the
advanced with the planning of a new 90 bed dementia provision of meals or personal assistance, such as that
specific unit at Randwick and we see the serviced provided by nurses, usually attracts an additional fee.
apartments as providing further choice for those The important point, however, is that these additional
seeking supported accommodation. services are readily available and comparatively cost
Our market research, which included a comprehensive effective given the economies of scale and existing
demographic study, competitor analysis and feedback services at the Randwick campus. Should a resident
from targeted focus groups, indicate that the style of require even greater care the adjacent services of the
accommodation offered by the proposed seniors’ living Randwick campus can be easily accessed.
apartments is greatly sought after.
The luxury apartments envisaged for the site will With regard to accommodation costs, this is generally
provide a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom accommodation facilitated through what is referred to as a loan/licence
for individuals and couples wishing to optimise their arrangement where a lump sum is paid upon entry and
independence whilst at the same time having access where the organisation guarantees to refund an agreed
to the outstanding amenities available at the Randwick amount upon departure.
campus and with the comfort of knowing that
assistance, if required, is only a call away. The feedback we received from the focus groups is
During the market research process it became being incorporated into the planning process which
apparent that everyone is not necessarily familiar includes areas such as the detailed design of the
with the seniors’ living apartment concept. apartments, the types of amenities and services
that should be incorporated as well as the financial
model under which the apartments will operate.

I look forward to keeping you informed regarding
the progress of this exciting project.

Wishing everyone a Shana Tova and well over the fast.

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CEO’s Report

Federal Budget Announcement
Heralds Major Change for
Home-Care

BY CEO ROBERT ORIE

The Federal Budget announced by Treasurer ‘Older people eligible to receive a
Joe Hockey on 12 May 2015 contained a subsidised package will no longer
number of initiatives that had an impact on be reliant on finding a provider with
the aged care sector, none more so than the an available package and limited to
announcement that the supply restrictions choosing that provider.’
that currently apply to the provision of
Government subsidised Home-Care services Treasurer Joe Hockey being congratulated by Prime Minister Tony
will be removed from 1 February 2017. Abbott and other Ministers after delivering the budget on 12 May

Under the current arrangements, aged care 2015 (image courtesy of the Executive Counsel Australia)
organisations that provide Government subsidised effectively attached to the older person and they can
Home-Care services to older people living in the direct this funding to the provider of their choice.
community are unable to provide the service on a Montefiore supports this budget initiative as it is an
subsidised basis unless they have been allocated a exciting opportunity to expand our subsidised program
funding ‘package’ by the Commonwealth Government and thereby enables the Home to provide care and
and that package isn’t being utilised to provide care support to all older members of the community that
and support to someone else. wish to access our services.
For more information regarding Montefiore HomeCare
Packages range in value from around $8,000 per annum please call 1800 251 537.
for a Level 1 package that targets people requiring low
levels of support to nearly $50,000 per annum for a
Level 4 package intended for those requiring an intensive
level of care.

The provision of funding packages by the Government
has, to date, been highly controlled and has rarely met
the actual demand for services. For this reason, many
older people that have been assessed and who are
eligible to access a funded package are unable to find a
provider that has a package available.

This is certainly the case for Montefiore’s HomeCare
division which, despite having an allocation of 96
packages in a range of different levels is often unable to
provide care services on a subsidised basis to a particular
client because of the lack of an available package that
suits their needs.

In his media statement following the Budget
announcement, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon.
Scott Morrison MP, confirmed that, “From 1 February
2017, older Australians receiving Home-Care Packages
each year will have control over their funds and will be
able to direct them to the provider of their choice”.

What this means in practice is that older people eligible
to receive a subsidised package will no longer be reliant
on finding a provider with an available package and
limited to choosing that provider. The funding will be

Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015 3

Rabbi’s Message

A New Year Message

BY RABBI DAVID ROGUT OAM

‘Let us welcome the New As we welcome the New Year and which looks upon the new year as
Year joyously as another High Holidays, some may comment, the occasion for a fresh start, for
opportunity for noble and “Well, here we go again!” That is one a new beginning. It is the occasion
creative living.’ way of looking at the advent of a new for higher resolves to re-fashioning
year in the calendar. It reflects an and re-moulding our lives. This new
attitude which regards life as a merry- year brings a renewal of hope of
go-round. Each year is a cycle and better things to come; new visions of
when you complete one round, you great adventures to be experienced.
simply repeat it - at the same speed True, we did not live up to last year’s
and to the same music. resolutions, nor realise last year’s
expectations. But that was last year.
It is an attitude which regards the
change of year as a numerical This year the door opens for us a
notation, a mechanical device to new life with exciting possibilities.
mark the passage of time. It is It can be a great year in which, by
progress, however, without change. acts of kindness and thoughtfulness,
We tear a leaf from the old calendar we draw closer to those we love.
and expose a new one. Nothing A year in which, through unselfish
really important has been altered. devotion and service to those whom
We are a year older, but essentially we would bind to us, we experience
we are the same. Our duties are the true joys of friendship. A year
unchanged and nothing new has of personal enrichment through
been added to the quality of our intellectual and spiritual growth
lives. So many of us enter the portals by reading books, by attending
of a new year with this attitude lectures, participating in services
of passive resignation, this weary and observing the ceremonies and
feeling of “well here we go again.” rituals of our tradition.

There is another outlook on life, which The old year has just run out on us.
we should consider. It is the attitude The new year waits to be welcomed.
Will it be a year of repetition or a year
of regeneration? It is within our power
to choose. The quality of our lives will
be determined by our choice. If the
change of calendar is a merry-go-
round, then we can look forward to
the same monotonous repetition of
the old cycle of life.

Let us welcome the New Year joyously
as another opportunity for noble and
creative living.

May we all be inscribed in the Book
of Life for good health and happiness.
May peace be restored to our beloved
Israel and its citizens. May the global
family live together in harmony.

Vicky and I wish the President,
David Freeman AM, the Board of
Management, valued residents, staff
and volunteers Le Shana Tova Tikatevu.

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Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah

THEN AND NOW

Woollahra Manor resident, dinner, but the food was different. Chef Manager, James Rolf Meyer making
Odette Epstein is a self- “In Portugual the fish and soups were a traditional chocolate chip honey
proclaimed master chef. more spicy, but still Jewish,” explains
“I used to make beautiful Odette. “We lived on a big farm cake with Woollahra Manor resident,
cakes, I am a very good where my mother would teach me Odette Epstein
cook,” says Odette whilst to cook. She made cakes with lots
assisting Chef James Meyer of raisins which I learnt to make and make chicken soup, herring, latkes
to make a honey cake for baked for my husband later in life.” and challah bread as well as honey
Woollahra Manor residents cake and fruit to serve.”
in preparation for Rosh During her married life in Australia,
Hashanah. Odette tells us how she kept a very Odette has been living at
Jewish house for her husband Jack Montefiore’s Woollahra Manor for
Odette was born in Portugual on who was very religious. “I would cook approximately 3 years. “Everything
the 23 March 1920. She lived in everything for him!” exclaims Odette. is perfect here. It is clean, the food
Portugal for 15 years before moving “He was the most wonderful person is wonderful and the staff are very
to Australia. in the world, very Jewish. He would nice,” says Odette. “I haven’t made
like me to cook everything his mother cakes since my husband passed
When asked about celebrating used to make - all kosher foods.” away and I came to Montefiore,”
Rosh Hashanah as a child in Portugal, explains Odette. “Now I am here
Odette recalls how they went to the For Rosh Hashanah Odette and her and everything is very nice.”
Synagogue and would have a family husband would go to the Synagogue
as well as visit his children. “As he was
very religious he wanted everything
done just right,” says Odette. “I would

HOW OUR OTHER happy. I like the food. There is always Since coming to Montefiore all my
RESIDENTS CELEBRATE plenty of choice. If you don’t like children and grandchildren come
ROSH HASHANAH something you can choose something to the Home to celebrate Rosh
else. The staff are exceptionally Hashanah with me and my husband,
Randwick resident, Gabriella Nash helpful. I am looking forward to my Abe. The Home makes beautiful
Randwick resident, Gabriella Nash first Rosh Hashanah at the Home.” evenings here. They decorate the
“I used to cook chicken soup, tables with lovely vases and flowers.
schnitzel or roast chicken, challah, Hunters Hill resident, It looks very elegant. My children
salad and potatoes, with cake and Riva Treisman won’t go anywhere else now and
fruit for dessert. I have been living always ask if I have booked a table.
at Montefiore with my husband for a “Prior to coming to Montefiore I They look forward to it very much.”
little over 3 months and we are very used to cook everything on the sweet
side in order to have a sweet New Hunters Hill resident, Riva Treisman
Year. I would cook a chicken or roast
with tsimmes (carrot with honey),
sweet potatoes, perogen, gefilte fish
with horseradish sauce and chicken
or vegetable soup. Instead of one
challah we would have two round
ones. Then we would have a dish of
sliced green apples and jars of honey
and we would all sing a song and dip
the apples into the honey. It was a
fun occasion.

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Recipe

Chocolate Chip Honey Cake

(1000 JEWISH RECIPES)

For a 24 cm springform tin,
greased and lined with baking paper

180 degrees celsius for about

u n d s40minutes
Based on a 240 ml cup measure

INGREDIENTS

n • 330g plain flour TRADITIONAL GANACHE
• 9g baking powder
• 100g chocolate buttons • 250g chocolate
• 5g bi-carb soda • 125g butter or margarine
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon • 50ml water

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger METHOD
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar Work over very low heat until smooth then
rest until spreadable.

• 3/4 cup honey

est • 2/3 cup vegetable oil HONEY GANACHE
e)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce • 1/2 cup whipping cream, nondairy creamer
or nondairy rice milk
METHOD • 180g bittersweet chocolate
• 180g butter or margarine, must be
1 Sieve all the dry ingredients up to very soft and beaten very smoothly
the ginger (except the sugar) into • 3 tbls honey
a bowl.
METHOD
2 Beat eggs lightly adding the sugar
and honey and work until smooth
and pale in colour.

1 Bring the cream slowly to the boil
then add the chocolate immediately
3 Gradually work in the oil and

erformance in a tranqon low speed work in the flour
and stir until smooth. Allow to cool
to room temperature then beat
mixture alternating with the apple

w York deli food availsauce in two additions.
of music, food and w4 Bake testing by pressing a finger
in the machine for 3 minutes.

in the middle and does not leave 2 Beat in the margarine into

the chocolate mixture in
3 additions until really
an indentation. Cool in the tin for

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work in the honey.
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MONTEFIORE Pesach Preparations

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Host a Kiddush at Montefiore

Montefiore invites residents and families to mark occasions
such as yahrtzeits, birthdays and meaningful anniversaries

by sponsoring a special kiddush on Shabbat
Contact Tammy Kleviansky 8345 9243 or [email protected]

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Damien Pignolet

COOKING WITH

DAMIEN PIGNOLET

A ROOM FULL OF AVID HOME COOKS WATCHED, LEARNED
AND TASTED DELICIOUS CREATIONS BY RENOWNED
CHEF AND TEACHER DAMIEN PIGNOLET AT AN
‘OCCASION’ AT MONTEFIORE RANDWICK.

(Top left to bottom right) 1. Sue Lewis, Debbie Moldovan & Joan Rabinowitz 2. Sue Inberg & Rene Ichilcik
3. Lisa Goldberg with Damien Pignolet 4.Sandra McLeod, Annie Friedlander & Les Freeman 5. Patti
Kahn & Shira Raber 6. Marion Richmond & Rhoda Green 7. Lynn Niselow, Lisa Goldberg & Susie Phillips
8. Lynell Markovsky, Nilly Berger & Anat Shechter-Vidor 9. Lainie Cadry, Damien Pignolet & Judy
Wilkenfeld 10. Danielle Spira, Lisa Spira, Marion Richmond, Julie Brender & Judy Spira 11. Debbie
Moldovan, Liz Czeiger, Slava Kantorovich & Jennifer Moddel 12. Jody Somogy, Sharon Green, Chris
Deutsch & Pauline Shavit

Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015 9

Intergenerational

Monte Terrace Residents
Walking to Moriah Pre-School

Each Tuesday during school terms a resident from Monte Terrace resident, Estelle Hartstein with Randwick
Monte Terrace is accompanied by a volunteer to visit the Moriah Pre-school students, Itai Blackman, Amaya Rubinstein
students at Randwick Moriah Pre-school. The walk to
the school and visit is of benefit to the residents and the and Jasmine Taibel
students gain from the interaction of an elderly person
and having a ‘shared granny’ in the classroom.

This program was introduced following the positive
interaction between the students and residents when the
students visited the Home for Kabbalat Shabbat.

The program enhances the resident’s self-worth by being
able to give to the younger members of the community,
and their instinctive mothering and protective recall
is activated as they are able to participate and involve
the students in drawing, reading and conversation. The
students are likewise keen to communicate with the
resident especially with their popular ‘show and tell’.

The program is made possible by the assistance of the
staff of Randwick Moriah Pre-school and the Montefiore
Home volunteers who accompany them.

Montefiore and
Moriah ‘Safta’ Program

Moriah Glenayr Avenue Pre-school students, Zoe Kalinko, Last year Montefiore’s intergenerational program trialled
Noah Kery, Mia Einfeld and Mika Rom with Woollahra Manor a program whereby select residents who expressed an
interest in spending time with children, were chosen
resident, Trudie Collins from our Woollahra Manor campus to accompany a
volunteer and visit the Emanuel Pre-school once a week
There is something about great-grannies and young to interact with the children in the classroom. This turned
children, an inextricable bond of comfort, security out to be a very successful initiative. As the children
and love. get to know the residents they are excited to see them
and eager to interact and learn. Likewise the resident
It was identified that a number of our residents who were feels elated being surrounded by the children with their
once pre-school teachers developed a special rapport chatter and laughter.
with the young students when they visited the Home.
This year we have expanded the program to include the
Moriah Glenayr Avenue Pre-school with resident, Trudie
Colllins, once a teacher herself, who reads a story to
the students and discusses the pictures with them every
week. Since Trudie started she has become very popular
with the children.

The program benefits the resident who experiences a
feeling of involvement and wellbeing, and to the children
who connect with and learn from the elderly.

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Club Monte

Volunteering at Club Monte

Club Monte is a friendship and wellbeing club Bertie Miller with her daughters Melanie Shulman
for senior citizens living in their own homes. We and Bernice Jacobs
undertake a variety of craft, intellectual activities and
allied health services as well as serve meals and teas If you would like to fill that gap and participate at Club
to our members. This takes a great deal of service Monte, please call Jane Silverman on 02 9879 2743
and preparation which we could not carry out without during office hours.
the assistance and support of our wonderful team of
volunteers. They add to the members’ enjoyment by
participating in our programs with their care, interest
and enthusiasm.

We value all of our volunteers who give so much
time and energy so freely to Club Monte. They assist
with the domestic chores such as serving meals and
doing the dishes and also share stories and jokes.
On occasion we have had a wonderful tour, talk and
film when they return from a fascinating holiday. The
volunteers help us celebrate special events with our
members especially at the end of the year when we
have our big function, and often accompany us on
outings which vary from park picnics to concerts at
Angel Place in the city. Our longest serving volunteer,
Bertie Miller recently retired after 12 years of sterling
service and has left a big gap in our hearts and those
of our members and fellow volunteers. Thank you
Bertie, you will be missed.

Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015 11

Burger Centre

New Art Classes
at the Burger Centre

From Monday 3rd August the Positive Ageing Program will be offering art classes at the
Burger Centre.

You do not need to be an artist – a registered Art Therapist who is We are able to offer this because
the aim of the classes is to assist experienced in working with seniors. we have received a generous grant
people to find their creativity and from the Wolper Foundation.
potential, and participants will have Classes will be one and half hours
the opportunity to experiment with from 10am and will include morning Discover your creativity!
a range of art media and materials. tea. Cost will be $5.00 per class
The teacher, Jenny Van Proctor, is which is just to cover the cost Phone Ilona on 02 8345 9222
of materials. to register your interest.

Art classes

PROGRAM DETAILS

WHEN: From 3 August 2015

COST: $5.00 per class

WHERE: Burger Centre, 120
King Street Randwick

BOOKINGS ARE
ESSENTIAL

Phone Ilona on 02 8345 9222
to register your interest.

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HomeCare

HomeCare
Focuses on Food

The activity of HomeCare continues to move at a rapid are proficient in Indian, Islander or Nepalese style
rate in the community and as we grow and provide cooking, so this adds to their skills,” says Karen.
services to a larger number of clients the opportunity for
improvement becomes more evident. “We run the cooking classes to improve our care workers’
skills; namely to boost their confidence for providing
While HomeCare staff are adept at any number of cooking and meal preparation assistance; to help them
things such as cleaning, shopping and assisting with gain an understanding of seasonal produce and how to
daily activities, they have now added a new skill; meal shop on a budget; to expand their knowledge of safe
preparation and cooking. This is an important skill for food handling; to assist with the variety of meals they can
the Jewish community and staff were concerned that make; and develop their understanding of kosher cooking
they weren’t up to the task. as well as Australian meals,” adds Karen.

In response, Karen Jordan, General Manager, Community Karen has been delighted with the response so far.
Services sought the expert assistance of Susan Vickery, “Clients have reported that they are ‘very happy’
General Manager, Hotel Services and Montefiore’s with the meal preparation and staff have thoroughly
Group Executive Chef Ian Tice to help the HomeCare enjoyed the opportunity to spend time learning from
staff. Care staff from Northern Sydney and South East the experts.”
Sydney attended practical training. Two recipes were
demonstrated and all staff members were given the
opportunity to prepare and cook the meal.

“The education of our staff involves training in preparing
a kosher meal, if staff are providing services to clients
who keep a kosher kitchen, and also addressing the
Australian style of cooking. Many of our HomeCare
staff come from culturally diverse backgrounds and

‘We run the cooking classes to improve
our care workers’ skills’

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Volunteers

Montefiore Home Volunteers
Give Happy, Live Happy

RITA BAYNASH AND DAVID ROSENFELD LES BERNARD,
KAREN WHITTON AND SUE MULHEARN JOSEPHINE FAIVRE AND

MAURICE FREMDER

Montefiore Home was delighted to Pat Lore, Stephen Etkind, Jane Jones, Ruth Halm
celebrate National Volunteer Week with and Shirley Margolin
events being held at the Hunters Hill and
Randwick campuses in May. Rosita Armer, Sven Zeuner, Mark & Miriam Myers, Jane
Wolfers, Liz Chosid, Marina Novochenok, Jane Quan Ho,
This year’s theme, Give Happy Live Happy was an
opportunity for Montefiore to recognise and thank its Barbara Hart, Jane Silverman
strong army of volunteers for the work they do and the
difference they make to its elderly residents and to the
broader community. Key speakers at this year’s program
included Melanie Lindenberg, Montefiore’s Director
of Client and Community Relations, and Dr Alasdair
MacDonald, Montefiore’s General Manager of Business,
Innovation & Quality who presented the new Philosophy
of Living strategy based on the elements of choice,
dignity and wellbeing.

“The new Philosophy of Living is very innovative and
exciting,” said volunteer, Tini Van Gelder. “Such a
brilliant and inspiring strategy,” commented volunteer,
Monica Ginsberg.

The program also included a guided tour for volunteers
to the Sydney Jewish Museum.

“Montefiore has a proud history of volunteering. We
have over 500 active volunteers who are committed
and enthusiastic. Our volunteers are a valuable asset
and enable us to enrich the quality of life of our ageing
residents by enhancing the professional services and
programs we provide,” said Ms Hazel Stein, Volunteer
Manager, Montefiore Home.

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Volunteers

Our Volunteers in Action

Calling Bingo

Assisting in the internet cafe

Cataloging books in the library Pampering our residents
Providing companionship
Playing bridge or games

Serving hot beverages in the cafe Working in the boutique
Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015 15

Awards

Finalists at the 3rd Asia
Pacific Eldercare Innovation
Awards 2015

Alasdair MacDonald, General Manager, Business Innovation & Quality and Janine Grossman,
Director of Professional Services with our awards

Montefiore Home was recently announced as finalists in adapted to life at Hunters Hill. Topics ranged from their
the 3rd Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2015. backgrounds, circumstances around entering the Home,
With over 70 entries received from the Asia Pacific how they discovered new interests, made friends, and
region, Montefiore was nominated a finalist in two accepted Montefiore as their new home.
categories for its contribution to innovative solutions
to the aged care industry. Robert Orie, Chief Executive Officer commented,
“These nominations add to our expanding portfolio of
In the ‘Best Technology for Operational Efficiency’ awards across all facets of our business. We are proud
category, the Home’s innovative staff eLearning that Montefiore’s innovative solutions to aged care
technology called iTraining was recognised. iTraining was continue to be recognised by our peers both nationally
developed in 2014 within the Home and allows staff to and internationally.”
complete their annual mandatory training online versus
in a traditional classroom setting. The result has been a ‘We are proud that Montefiore’s
more fun, interactive and user friendly training program innovative solutions to aged care
leading to an estimated savings of $500,000 annually for continue to be recognised by our peers
the Home in staff training costs. both nationally and internationally.’

The Home’s second nomination was in the ‘Best
Product to Support Ageing-in-Place’ category for its
Narrative Therapy Guide, ‘Making a Meaningful Life at
Montefiore’. The guide was written and published as
a joint project between Social Worker, Dafna Stern, a
volunteer and several residents at the Home’s Hunters
Hill campus using the techniques of Narrative Therapy.
The guide provides a valuable read for new residents
where 12 residents share some insights into how they

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Specialists

Montefiore Hosts Leading
Dutch Dementia Care
Specialists

Rhonda Bradley, Yvonne van Amerongen, Jannette Spiering, Robert Orie, Janine Grossman,
Melanie Lindenberg and Alasdair MacDonald

During a tour of Australia, Montefiore was honoured to ‘De Hogeweyk’s model clearly
host leading dementia care specialists, Jannette Spiering, demonstrates that Montefiore’s focus
Managing Director and Yvonne van Amerongen, on POL is viable.’
Co-Founder and Senior Staff Executive, Quality &
Innovation, from De Hogeweyk, The Netherlands. presented a masterclass on this model which several
De Hogeweyk is a dementia village located outside senior managers from Montefiore attended.
Amsterdam, and is a first in Holland and globally that
allows ‘people suffering from severe dementia to live During their visit, Jannette and Yvonne were
life as normal in small groups.’* introduced to Montefiore’s Philosophy of Living (POL),
our neighbourhood model of living and enjoyed a
De Hogeweyk opened in 2009 and today supports over tour of the facility which included a visit with one of
150 residents all with severe dementia yet living in a small our Dutch residents. Robert Orie, Chief Executive
village of 23 houses with up to 8 residents per home plus Officer commented, “De Hogeweyk’s model clearly
caretakers. The village environment is designed like any demonstrates that Montefiore’s focus on POL is
normal European village and includes a supermarket, viable, and that increased resident choice, dignity and
restaurant, café, pub, movie theatre, club and a wellbeing is possible in residential aged care.” Robert
park. Residents partake in normal life activities from added, “The Dutch model is clearly innovative and
shopping, going to the movies, to cleaning and cooking. has gained global recognition as a leader in severe
Over half the space is dedicated to the outdoors with dementia care. As we continue to develop our products
residents free to roam as they please within the secure for the future it is important to establish links with
environment of the village. Supporting their model are organisations such as De Hogeweyk.”
dedicated trained staff and a focus on resident quality
of life and wellbeing to help create a safe and free * www.hogeweyk.dementiavillage.com/en/
environment for those suffering from severe dementia.
Whilst in Australia, the team from De Hogeweyk

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Allied Health - Healthy Ageing

Dance Movement Therapy
at Hunters Hill

“Logic will get you from A
to B. Imagination will take
you anywhere.”

- Albert Einstein

While we all have some under-
standing of dance, usually as a
performance or a way of engaging
socially, a Dance Movement
Therapist (DMT) also considers the
physical expression of the inner self
(our body language) as a dance of
meaningful engagement. A DMT
recognises the expressive potential
of the body as an artistic medium
and works in connection with other
health care professionals towards
positive outcomes for clients.

‘Dance movement
therapy is a
psychological, physical
and emotional
experience.’

For the DMT, the subtlest of Hunters Hill resident, Alice Gantman with Dance Movement Therapist, Meredith Lucy
movement, even the slight curl
of the lips or widening of the begin seated in a circle, finding ways Dance movement therapy is
eyes, is recognised as an external to reconnect with themselves and a psychological, physical and
expression of an inner dance. While then together. Familiar music may emotional experience. It is a rich field
we all unconsciously respond to generate a movement to join. A prop of communication that addresses
the communication of another’s might suggest a movement to copy. what needs to be said but is difficult
body language, a DMT utilises Movement can be developed around to utter.
these non-verbal cues as intrinsic a theme. Pairs and small groups can
to our therapeutic process. The dance together. A bonding group Dance movement therapy sessions
goal is to understand something dance often enhances verbal sharing are held by DMT, Meredith Lucy
of the valuable inner world of each within the group leaving residents twice a week at the Montefiore
client, who is respected as a person with a sense of commonality, Hunters Hill campus namely for
with a history and who lives in an satisfaction and calm. Special Care Unit and Nursing
expressive body. Home residents.

In group dance movement therapy
sessions at Hunters Hill connections
between residents are encouraged.
There is no wrong way to move
(except dangerous ways). All
movement offers are valued – even
expressions of passivity. Residents

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Allied Health -CHlienaicltahlySeArgveiicnegs

Clinical Excellence
with New Equipment

BLADDER SCANNER, EAR IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND A CONTINUOUS
MEDICATION INFUSION PUMP

New bladder scanner

The Clinical Resources Department fine jet of pulsating water to the ‘We are very excited to
has recently purchased three ear canal allowing for the removal be able to share these
exciting new pieces of equipment of hardened, accumulated ear clinical resources with
to assist in the provision of care to wax. While a degree of ear wax the units as we all work
Montefiore residents. is healthy and beneficial, when it together to continue to
becomes hardened and completely deliver the best clinical
The first piece of equipment is a blocks the exterior canal, it can care to our residents.’
bladder scanner, a small portable impede hearing. Traditional cleaning
ultrasound used to inform the Nurse methods using a syringe can be comfort rather than waiting for
Practitioner of residual volumes of harmful to the tympanic membrane, symptoms to be experienced. The
urine in the bladder. The procedure however this machine allows for pump is being trialled in the Shirah
is simple and painless, useful to safe removal of wax due to the low Nursing Home at Hunters Hill as part
diagnose urinary retention, assist in pressure of the water. of the palliative care working party
the assessment and management initiative to improve end of life care.
of urinary incontinence and to The last equipment purchased is
assist in preventing urinary tract a continuous medication infusion “We are very excited to be able to
infections (UTI). The machine has pump which has been acquired to share these clinical resources with
been in use for a couple of months improve the management of end the units as we all work together to
and has already made significant of life symptoms such as pain and continue to deliver the best clinical
contributions to improving the lives agitation. Instead of palliative care care to our residents,” said
of our residents and assisting to medications administered every Ann Brodie, General Manager,
avoid hospital visits. four hours, with related peak and Clinical Services.
troughs in symptom coverage, an
The second piece of equipment is infusion allows continuous symptom
an ear irrigation system. This is a management. The idea is to maintain
small water pump that delivers a

Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015 19

Clinical Services

Keeping Us All Safe:
Montefiore’s 2015 Influenza
Vaccination Program

Kate Satori, Acting ECM Hostel Randwick being vaccinated by Ann Brodie, General Manager Clinical Services

Our residents are vulnerable to a more streamlined and efficient residents and staff as possible within
community acquired infections and resident and staff vaccination a three week time frame of the
some are not vaccinated for a variety program in its second successful declared outbreak.
of medical, cultural or other reasons. year for 2015. The additional option
Taking this into consideration, our of Pneumovax for residents was While considering their wellbeing,
strategy to maximise protection also offered if required, along with the residents’ choice for vaccination
against influenza is to vaccinate as multiple clinics held at each facility on the day was respected. This
many residents as possible and to on different days and times for proved particularly valuable for
extend herd immunity by enhancing staff and residents. The flexibility our residents with dementia and/
our staff uptake of vaccinations. and accessibility offered to staff or experiencing acute health issues.
and residents was unprecedented, We were also able to co-ordinate
As a result of the extensive planning resulting in higher uptake than any with family and personal carers when
and comprehensive implementation previous year and extended to a the need for additional support
of our first annual influenza wider array of staff and volunteers for residents with dementia was
vaccination program in 2014, across all organisational departments identified. Interpreters were made
Montefiore was able to provide than ever before. available and utilised when necessary
to inform non-English speaking
The program was launched at residents upon vaccination.
great speed in response to an
early outbreak of influenza this This has been a very successful and
past March at our Hunters Hill cost effective program which we will
facility. Our Nurse Practitioners continue to develop and evaluate
and Nurse Immuniser, with the aid in years to come. We encourage all
of our Infection Control Officer, visitors and volunteers to consider
commenced an intensive schedule of being vaccinated to further improve
clinics with the aim to cover as many the herd immunity effect and
protect our residents.

20 Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015

Clinical Services

Staying Home:
Palliating in Place in Our New
Sha’anan Room

Pallative Care room

At Montefiore, a dignified end of life traumatic and unnecessary ‘At the end of life, it is the
is as important to us as a quality of transfers to hospital. Our staff make hope to be at peace, in
life. Central to the core of care for every effort to keep the resident familiar surroundings,
our residents at the end of their life comfortable and pain-free here in comfortable, graced by
is our philosophy of choice, dignity their home at Montefiore. the presence of our loved
and wellbeing. This means respecting ones, and in the care of
the wishes of the resident, and an For those residents, along with their those who know us well.’
open, two-way communication with loved ones, wishing to remain in their
family, friends and clinicians. Our home at the end of life, we have of our residents is special and unique.
ultimate goal is to provide a safe, recently introduced the Sha’anan At the end of life, it is the hope to
familiar environment where the Room at our Hunters Hill campus. be at peace, in familiar surroundings,
resident and their loved ones can This room is used specifically for end comfortable, graced by the presence
take this last journey together. of life care. This beautiful palliative of our loved ones, and in the care
care room can accommodate both of those who know us well. Here at
Discussion, communication and the resident and family, allowing for Montefiore we hope to continue
decision making about end of life privacy with loved ones. Feedback to provide services to improve
issues are difficult and stressful, from families who have recently residents’ care all the way through
and are sometimes avoided by utilised this room has been very the life continuum, including end
families. At Montefiore we believe in positive. For more information about of life.
encouraging residents and families the Sha’anan Room, please contact
to express their wishes and plan for the Executive Care Manager, Deputy
the resident’s end of life. Care Manager or Social Worker at
one of the Hunters Hill units.
When possible, at the recognition
of the imminence of an individual’s There is no one right definition or
approaching end of life, we particular process of care at the end
endeavour to avoid potentially of life. This is individualised as each

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Side By Side

Side By Side
David and Dr Zelman Freeman

President, David Freeman AM cites one of his most significant achievements as being
the designing, building and opening of the Randwick campus. When he embarked on the
development of the project in 2000 he envisaged its magnitude and importance to the
community. The overriding issue to be addressed was the quality of the development. Many
in the community envisaged a commercial nursing home style product.

However, David remembers Hal Goldstein AM OBE to study medicine he went on to top his University
when he was President intoning, ‘The Home has to year and became very enthusiastic and never lost his
be good enough for my father.’ “I always agreed with passion for medicine.
that sentiment but since we were building for the next
hundred years our Committee took it to the next level Zelman was brought up in a Jewish atmosphere. His
and our guiding design principle was that it had to grandfather was a founder and then President of the
be good enough not only for our parents but for our Central Synagogue in Grosvenor Street followed by his
generation as well. It was our view that the standards and father, Felix Freeman who built the new Synagogue in
expectations were likely to be even higher,” says David. Bon Accord Avenue in the 1960s. Whilst Zelman’s father
Today, David’s father, Dr Zelman Freeman lives in the was involved in communal affairs, Zelman only had an
Randwick campus. intermittent association with Montefiore. Medicine
was a demanding full time job and Zelman was totally
Being a public school boy Zelman took more interest dedicated as a professional. It was his work but it was
in sport than schooling. Zelman admits he wasn’t also his love. Zelman practiced as a cardiologist until
a good student in High School, but after deciding 1996 and was an Honorary doctor at the Prince of Wales

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Side By Side

Hospital complex. David’s brother, Dr Anthony Freeman, ‘Our guiding design principle was
continued the tradition as a cardiologist and Honorary that it had to be good enough not only
doctor at Prince of Wales Hospital and noted recently for our parents but for our generation
that he recognised many of the residents of the Home as well.’
from his practice.
of Montefiore is working with wonderful people, the
Zelman came to live at Montefiore in May this year. He management and the Board. “It’s been a pleasure and has
says, “I am well looked after and pleased with the relaxed expanded my own skill sets in ways that I’d never been
atmosphere. I have settled in quite well and am pursuing able to just practising law. Montefiore is exceptionally
my love of reading and watercolour painting.” well managed and the record speaks for itself in terms
of the quality of the building, the quality of care and the
Like his grandfather and great grandfather, David strong financial results of the Home. We have a solid
Freeman has had strong communal involvement which Board with excellent skills and a strong succession plan,”
began on the Board of the Wolper Hospital where he says David.
helped President, Sam Karpin rebuild the facility in the
early eighties. Following that, Hal Goldstein invited David Zelman agrees with David. “The whole idea of aged
to join him and the Montefiore Home Board in 1985. homes has come to the forefront in recent years. People
David agreed and sat on the Board for many years where are living longer and there is a chronic need for aged
he gained a lot of experience but with a young family and care. The Home has built on its foundations, expanded
a growing legal practice there was little time for active and done a tremendous job. There is nothing but praise
involvement. It wasn’t until 2000 when David became for the devotion of the Board in what they have done. We
Chairman of the Randwick Development Committee must make sure it stays that way. It is vital that the Board
that his involvement with the Board substantially continue their important mission.”
increased followed by being elected President of the
Board in 2004. As President, David’s most significant achievement is the
Randwick development. Likewise, the way Montefiore
At that stage David foresaw the significance of the delivers care for its recipients is paramount. “We have
Randwick development and how big Montefiore would expanded our offerings to include Montefiore HomeCare
be. He committed a lot of time to it. “It was the largest and introduced Person Directed Living where we believe
project the Jewish community in Australia had ever our people are deserving of choice, dignity and wellbeing.”
undertaken and it was a huge responsibility,” says David.
“Montefiore has a proud record of achievement,” adds
“The design, planning and construction took 6 years. My David. “We are recipients of seven Better Practice
most worrying moment was when we opened the campus Awards from the Australian Aged Care Standards
in 2006. I remember taking my kids out for dinner that and Accreditation Agency for outstanding service
night and thinking we only had a couple of residents and delivery as well as the prestigious Property Council of
there were long empty corridors of rooms to fill. After Australia Award for Innovation in Design relating to our
a couple of months though, it rapidly filled up. Today we internationally recognised Randwick Campus.”
have 276 residents in our Randwick campus.”
In closing, David would like to state that, “Montefiore is
David sees Montefiore as going from strength to a vital communal organisation. What would our elderly
strength. “If you look at the demographics clearly do or where would they go without it? Montefiore
there is an enormous bulge coming through as the baby should be supported because it is available for the
boomer generation grows older. If one extrapolates entire community. It is not just there for a section of the
out 20 years or so we will need more facilities, larger community or for a particular religious segment of the
facilities. We already have plans to expand the Randwick community; it is there for everyone because if you live
campus. We currently have approval for a 90 bed long enough you are going to need it. My father needs
dementia unit and are awaiting approval for modifying it now and hopefully it will be there for me if I need it in
our development plan to allow for two towers to house the future. Montefiore is also the biggest Jewish charity
50 apartments each for independent seniors’ living. in the country. It is there for everybody no matter what
We will then have a complete spectrum of aged care their individual financial circumstance. Approximately
activities on the Randwick campus ranging from home half of the residents of the Home are people who are
care, day care, low care to high care and independent supported by the Home.”
living. That is the vision,” says David.

For David the most exciting part about being part

Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015 23

CHeBA

Humour and Ageing

BY SCIENTIA PROFESSOR HENRY BRODATY, MONTEFIORE CHAIR OF HEALTHY
BRAIN AGEING, CENTRE FOR HEALTHY BRAIN AGEING (CHEBA), UNSW

Arts Health Institute’s Play UP spreads joy through creative engagement.
Images courtesy of Arts Health Institute, Jarra Joseph-McGrath

Professor Henry Brodaty What is humour? Humour like puns Initiating humour appears more
can be cognitive, eg.‘No matter beneficial than receiving humour
Humour and how much you push the envelope, but becomes harder as cognitive
Happiness it’ll still be stationery’, emotional or skills decline.
for Healthy physical. Wit makes us smile, really
Ageing funny makes us cry with laughter In a nutshell:
and when the humour hits the
PROGRAM DETAILS H-spot we have a deep belly laugh. • most people think humour is
important for their quality of life
WHEN: 10am – 1pm on People can use humour to deal with
Wednesday 18th November their own aggressive feelings – jokes • humour is one of the best
can be cruel, or used to defuse an coping mechanisms
WHERE: The Juniors, Anzac aggressive interaction. We laugh at
Parade, Kingsford what makes us feel uncomfortable; • health benefits for humour exist
think of the many jokes about ageing. but they should not be exaggerated
WITH: Sophie Scott (ABC TV),
Jean Paul Bell and the Arts Humour is good for us… laugh away • humour can be woven into
Health Institute, A/Professor your troubles, smile and the whole everyday life
Lee-Fay Low and Professor world smiles with you. Humour
Henry Brodaty serves to bond people socially and • humour may change with age,
is associated with health and better (we surely forget how to play
‘Humour is good for coping with difficult situations such with age)
us… laugh away your as ageing or illness. While humour
troubles, smile and is associated with better recovery, • being actively humorous is
the whole world smiles less pain, reduced anxiety, less more effective than being
with you.’ depression and positive influence on passively amused
mental health, its benefits are often
overstated. There is little evidence • programs to introduce humour
that humour decreases symptoms into nursing homes have benefits
of physical illness, enhances
relationships, intimacy and marriage If you want to hear more, learn
satisfaction or increases longevity; and be entertained come to a free
or that laughter can prevent pain. forum organised by the Aged Care
Psychiatry Service of Prince of Wales
People can lose their sense of Hospital with assistance from the
humour when depression or Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing.
dementia develops. Humour
requires cognition, reasoning, Reserve your seat by emailing
anticipation and understanding. [email protected] or calling
9382 3753.

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John Waxman

French Honour
for John Waxman

The National Order of the Legion
of Honour is a French order
established by Napoleon Bonaparte
in 1802. The Order is the highest
decoration in France. Technically,
membership in the Légion
d’Honneur is restricted to French
nationals. Foreign nationals who
have served France or the ideals
it upholds may, however, receive
a distinction of the Légion.

John Waxman receiving his award from French Consul-General, Eric Berti

Montefiore Home congratulates resident John Waxman
who was awarded France’s highest decoration of Chevalier
dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur at a moving
ceremony held at the Hyde Park Inn in Sydney recently.

91 year old John Waxman was ‘Pegasus Bridge’ raid in 1944, before Montefiore Home resident, John Waxman
presented with a medal and diploma taking part in the Battle of Caen,
by French Consul-General Eric Berti. where he was severely wounded. ‘It is a great privilege to
His service also included being part receive this decoration,
“This honour has been bestowed on of the invading force that entered it means a lot to me, my
John Waxman for his outstanding Normandy on D-Day and being family and Montefiore
services during the Second World involved in the Battle of St Honorine. Home.’
War, “said Montefiore CEO, Robert
Orie. “He is being recognised for John Waxman was humbled and
the courage and sense of sacrifice honoured to receive this award
he demonstrated as he took part and admits he had butterflies in
in the liberation of France. We are his stomach leading up to the
so very proud of John who is well ceremony. He said, “It is a great
deserved of this prestigious award.” privilege to receive this decoration,
it means a lot to me, my family and
John was born in Germany. He Montefiore Home.”
enlisted in the British Army in 1942.
John was an ‘enemy alien’ and a Celebrations continued for John as
serving commando soldier in the residents and staff at Montefiore
special forces. As a German national Home in Hunters Hill also applauded
he fled Nazi persecution to join the his award by hosting a delicious
British in their fight against Hitler morning tea in John’s honour.
during the Second World War. As
a commando he was part of the

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Philosophy of Living

Philosophy of Living Gains
Traction Across the Home

• An Employee Appreciation &
Innovation Award Recognition
Program has been introduced
to reward staff members
who go above and beyond in
demonstrating POL.

• Focus on POL during National
Volunteers Week with
presentations on POL provided to
the volunteers.

Woollahra Manor resident, Maurice Finkelstein with Chef de Partie, Donald Boyd In addition to early success stories
internally, POL has gained much
In the Pesach edition of LIFE, • Catering introducing flexible interest within the aged care
we announced the corporate breakfast times including a late industry. “We have been honoured to
launch of Montefiore’s Philosophy sitting. Lunch, dinner and supper be invited to present on our strategy
of Living (POL) strategy which times are also being revised. at three national conferences later
focuses on Person Directed Living this year including the National
(PDL). Through PDL staff and care • Various Allied Health activities Leading Age Services Australia
recipients both within residential such as physiotherapy, (LASA) Conference in Melbourne,”
and home care decide together what hydrotherapy and diversional said Alasdair MacDonald, General
their day will look like with a greater therapies tailored later in the Manager, Business Innovation &
emphasis on individualised choice, day and focused more on Quality. “What this shows is that
dignity and wellbeing. engagement activities. our strategy is working and as
such individualised choice, dignity
Examples of PDL currently being • Revised medication timings which and wellbeing is possible within
slowly introduced across various require partnership with doctors an aged care setting. Its success
units includes, but are not limited to: and the pharmacy. moving forward will continue to rely
on regular evaluation, feedback,
• Focus of specific staff assigned • HomeCare providing an expanded continuous improvement, ongoing
to certain neighborhoods to range of accredited meal suppliers staff education and a cohesive IDT,”
create familiarity in support of the from kosher to gourmet options. Alasdair added.
Neighborhood Model of Living.
• Expanding the suite of Allied ‘We have been honoured
• Greater partnerships with Health programs to enhance to be invited to present
each care recipient centred on HomeCare clients’ wellbeing. on POL at three
their preferences. national conferences
• For staff, improved later this year
• Residents afforded greater inter-disciplinary team (IDT) including the National
choice with wake-up times and involvement, reduced stress levels LASA Conference in
shower times. coupled with increased confidence. Melbourne.’

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Compassionate Responses

Compassionate
Responses

By Renée Symonds

Montefiore’s Holocaust Awareness In conjunction with Janine Grossman, ‘This program is a
Training Program was recently Director of Professional Services, blueprint for a possible
showcased by Renée Symonds, Renée put together a program way of approaching
Board Member, Co-ordinator of the which was accepted by the Board many groups of
Program and Sydney Jewish Museum and initially ran as a pilot study. ageing survivors.’
Consultant Psychologist at The This included identifying potential
Holocaust and the Contemporary triggers of normal everyday Renée adds, “In Australia we have
World Conference, in Krakow, events for Holocaust survivors survivors of trauma from many
Poland. Renée’s paper titled, and developing response tips; and different nationalities. This program
Compassionate Responses was informing all new staff in their is a blueprint for a possible way of
well received by the international induction training about the history approaching many groups of ageing
community and shows how of the Holocaust and the survivors. survivors. This translates into a
Montefiore continues to establish “I helped turn the induction program proactive approach to the mental
itself as a leader in aged care. around,” says Renée. “I made it live. health of the aged survivor. It is an
My innovations also included staff evolution for all staff working in
Close to 40% of our residents are going to the synagogue, tasting aged care.”
Holocaust survivors with unique care challah for morning tea and visiting
needs. As they age, the combination the kosher kitchens.” The program Renée concludes, “Quality of life is
of ageing and being a survivor then moved from a pilot study to the Home’s focus for our residents.
contribute to a potentially difficult the Holocaust Awareness Training Social, emotional and intellectual
period in their lives. Montefiore Program held at the Sydney Jewish wellbeing have directed a philosophy
recognises that this means that many Museum as a one day mandatory of living. This includes directives
of our residents can suffer from training for all staff. of autonomy, individuality, the
late onset post-traumatic stress importance of relationships and
syndrome or ‘triggers’ and anxiety Staff are guided throughout the purposeful activity in a private and
related disorders. Many daily events museum by a Holocaust survivor dignified environment. All built on
can trigger a response and anxiety who shares their experiences. our ‘compassionate responses to
which can remind the survivor of Likewise staff have an opportunity our survivors’ needs. What we do
prior experiences. to speak of their relationship at Montefiore is unique.”
with survivors in the Home. Child
Specialised training including guided survivors are also discussed, as is
tours of the Sydney Jewish Museum Jewish religion and culture.
by a Holocaust survivor has been
developed for Montefiore staff The program has been very
to contextualise and address the successful and has won two
specific care needs of Holocaust prestigious Government awards.
survivors, ensuring that we Since the program’s inception
deliver the optimal balance of Montefiore has received extremely
professionalism and care. positive responses to the training
with over 1,000 staff having
The program originated whilst attended. Staff are also keen to
Renée’s mother, a Holocaust survivor, share their museum visit with their
lived in the Hunters Hill campus for residents, once they return to the
eight and a half years. Observing floor. On review of the program a
her mother’s traumatic memories, high percentage of staff indicated
Renée reflected on her sundowning that their knowledge was improved
and attempts to escape, and how by the program and agreed it would
this impacted on the staff that had benefit their work and relationship
come from countries such as Africa with the residents. Renée says,
and Europe and who had experienced “Montefiore’s high retention of staff
trauma themselves. Renée wanted to comes from the bond they have with
help and give staff the tools to cope the residents.”
with these situations.

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Website / Photo Competition

New Montefiore
Website Launched

We are delighted to announce that especially at the Hunters Hill campus with residents
Montefiore’s new website has been launched. lining out the door. Residents commented how much
fun they had with the ‘lights, camera and action’.
The new site showcases all of our campuses, services and
activities. It will keep you up to date with the latest news To ensure we captured all of the special points of
and events, how to be involved, renew memberships, interest at Montefiore, all areas of the Home were
honour a special person with a donation made in their involved in developing this new website. This has been
name, employment opportunities and so much more. a huge undertaking by Montefiore and has involved
It is fresh, interactive and easy to navigate, and it also many months of planning and hard work. Our thanks
offers links to valuable information such as the Federal go to the staff of the Communications Department
Government’s new gateway, My Aged Care. for their management and guidance throughout
this project and to all other departments for their
We certainly had some wonderful talent posing for generous and positive input.
photographs for the new website. Residents who
volunteered to be photographed for the homepage were Please check out our new site and see if you can
treated to a wash and blow dry in the Hair Salon, ‘on the recognise some of the ‘stars’.
house.’ This created quite a buzz and hype of activity
www.montefiorehome.com.au

Montefiore’s 2015 LIFE
Photography Competition

Barbara Barrett

Montefiore Home recently held an internal We are pleased to announce the overall winner of
photography competition for its employees who were Montefiore’s LIFE photography competition is Barbara
given the chance to win a $200 gift voucher from Barrett, Customer Assurance Co-ordinator from our
Digidirect and have their winning photo published in Hunters Hill campus for her seascape photo.
Montefiore’s LIFE magazine.
Barbara’s photo was chosen because “her picture had a
The four categories to enter were Nature, Food, fantastic balanced composition using the rule of thirds
Architecture and Miscellaneous. for placement of the subject, and keeping the horizontal
line true. A really nice picture that also tells a story of the
A total of 188 photos were submitted and judged by subject in the image,” commented judge, Scott McGale.
professional photographer Scott McGale.
Congratulations Barbara!
“It was a very difficult decision with so many impressive
photos,” said Scott.

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Social Pages

Four Generations

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Social Pages

Lag B’omer

FAMILY FUN DAY

Riva Goodman and family

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HUNTERS HILL

RANDWICK

Maureen Kupiec

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Intergenerational Mezuzah
Program at Woollahra Manor

After a successful program at the B’nai Brith Community
Cultural day Montefiore was approached by the
Co-ordinators of the mezuzah project, Judy Campbell
and Estelle Rozinki to bring the program to our residents
and families at Woollahra.

Residents are invited to participate in the mezuzah making and painting
program. Whilst they are busy making the mezuzah the conversation
focuses on their thoughts about the significance of the mezuzah and other
traditions. Residents are encouraged to discuss their stories and thoughts
about the meaning of the mezuzah.

Suzanne Battino Ruth Galler and Iris Gentin Odette Epstein

‘Residents are encouraged
to discuss their stories
and thoughts about the
meaning of the mezuzah.’

Odette Epstein, Ruth Galler, Iris Gentin and Trudie Collins

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Social Pages

Music Magic in the Randwick
Gardens for Seniors Week

Shoshana with Randwick resident, Randwick residents, Gitta Gold and Agi Weiner
Carin Levy

Randwick resident, Mirim Palmer Randwick resident, Joyce Edelman
Randwick resident, Lily Somogy with her daughter Jody

Randwick resident, Estelle Hartstein.

Randwick resident, Olga Schwartz Randwick residents, Betty and Maurie Zamel

Musicians entertain the crowd
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Randwick Hostel Residents
Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut

Irene Meltzer

Maurie and Betty Zamel

Linie Albert, Cato Klein and Shirley Kosmin Frank Grossman with his carer, Jovelyn

Fred and Elizabeth Parker with their daughter, Jane Monte Terrace resident, Fred Parker

Nicholas Halmay with his daughter, Vera Sherar Laishevsky and Esther Taylor

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SINCE THE LAST NEWSLETTER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE HAVE
BEEN HONOURED BY THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR A SIMCHA

BIRTHDAYS, WEDDINGS Harold Berman’s 80th Birthday Zelda Levitt’s 80th Birthday
AND WEDDING Leeba Herman Jules & Min Wesek
ANNIVERSARIES
Pam Brown’s 80th Birthday Anita Lurie’s 80th Birthday
BIRTH Wesley & Sari Browne Lola Janks
Harvey & Wendy Cooper Mo & Zelda Levitt
Rob & Terry Lederer’s baby, Matt Esther Cossman Jeanette Loewensohn
Harold & Lesley Judelman John & Wendy Diamond Brenda Stoch
Harold & Railea Don
BIRTHDAYS Gerry & Jill Fox Arlene Paradise’s 80th Birthday
Faye Karet Miriam Feldman
Garry Hyman’s 55th Birthday Morris Karet Bob & Rene Alexander
Michelle Harder Leonard & Carole Karpin
Harold & Fay Marks Rodney Reso’s 80th Birthday
Wendy Cohen’s 60th Birthday Kevin & Marcelle Marks Joe & Ros Shofer
Haidene Maltz Bernard & Shirley Maybloom
Tony & Robin Mitchell & family Peter & Jenny Solomon Tom Reiner’s 80th Birthday
Gerald & Barbara Woolf Manfred Holzman
Brenda Satill’s 60th Birthday Margaret Pussell
Arnold & Karen Lopis Sari Browne’s 80th Birthday
Geoff & Nanette Basser Brenda Stoch’s 80th Birthday
Phillip Snipelisky’s 60th Birthday Blitz & Katz families
Lou & Sibyl Steinfeld Bob Goodman’s 80th Birthday Rennie Chertkow
Leonard & Carole Karpin
David Glasser’s 70th Birthday Bella Swartzberg’s 80th Birthday
Ian & Barbara Hart Hannah Jersky’s 80th Birthday Rennie Chertkow
Lollie & Jackie Meyerowitz Jill Shoolman
Alma Goldman’s 70th Birthday Aubrey & Muriel Schaffer
Barry & Carole Brickman Eva Visontay’s 80th Birthday
John & Sandra Rosen Julien Karney’s 80th Birthday Paula Gottlieb & family
Harry & Dottie Stein Lee Hoffman & family Frank Wittal
Dennis & Gerda Maister
Merle Greenberg’s 70th Birthday Vernon & Merle Sachs Julie Klass’ 85th Birthday
Mark & Lynne Seskin Ted & Adele Swirsky Selwyn & Ida Frank
Brian & Alice Ginsberg
Rachelle Lever’s 70th Birthday Jack Klass’ 80th Birthday Isaac & Rona Malkin
Hylton & Hilary Bernstein Barry & Isabel Gottheiner
Daryl & Elaine Diamond Leeba Herman Zara Moskow’s 85th Birthday
Lee Dreyer Minnie Krasnowsky
Rosie Goldin Joel Knep’s 80th Birthday Barry & Beryl Melamet
Syd & Sheila Goodman Julien Karney & Renecia Miller Bentley & Helene Sacks
Ivan & Myra Kaplan Alan & Di Reichman
Cecil & Barbara Krost Ted & Adele Swirsky Archie Stein’s 89th Birthday
Colin & Melanie Krost Mavis Feingold
Steve & Taube Krost, Jaimi, Romy,
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Jeanie Kitchener
Peter & Elizabeth Kitchener
Michael & Ruth Libesman
Jenny Shur
Larry & Nicole Uria

Harold Seifman’s 70th Birthday
Arnie & Karen Lopis

Merle Sachs’ 70th Birthday
Julien Karney & Renecia Miller

Hazel Stein’s 70th Birthday
Evelyn Perets
Jane Silverman

Lynne Zines’ 70th Birthday
Carol Chirlian

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CONTINUED

Renee Abrams’ 90th Birthday Win Rubens’ 90th Birthday Cecil Zinn’s Birthday
Daphne Doctor Sybil Goldberg Hilton & Linda Rosenthal
Hessie Grossberg
Molly Knep Aaron Sacks’ 90th Birthday Chaim Smushowitz’s 2nd Bar Mitzvah
Lenny Lipman David & Vicky Rogut and family Heather Joffe
Lollie & Jackie Meyerowitz Philip & Jackie Yudelowitz
Lily Resnick Ethel Sandler’s 90th Birthday
Nanette Shiffer Joe & Ros Shofer WEDDING
Luis & Liz Singer
Margot Ulman Clarice Wittenberg’s 90th Birthday Allen Rosenberg & Jacqui Eliovson’s
Harold & Fay Marks Wedding
Lily Bendelstein’s 90th Birthday Kevin & Marcelle Marks Linda Bermeister
Peter & Lucy Owen Marks Joe & Eliane Ben Mayor
Estelle Behrens Lewis Rischin Melanie Bernstein
Ada Berger Susan Rischin Tirza Bleehan
George & Inge Bluth Maurice & Adrienne Swarts Glenda Goldberg
Sadie Cohen John & Eva Wittenberg Heather Joffe
Bob Daubenspeck Morris & Louise Rosenberg
Rina Freeman Derek Freeman’s 91st Birthday Renee Solomons
Rita Gillman David Levy Merv & Hazel Stein
Irene Goldberg Myer & Kathy Stein
Freda Hadar Sigrid Freeman’s 91st Birthday Judy Traub
David & Pasty Hyman Anne Enfield Andrew & Vera Vadasz
Micky Kaplan
Hymie & Judy Ossie Harry Gutman’s 92nd Birthday WEDDING
Edith Polliack Cato Klein ANNIVERSARIES
Leslie & Mary Rozowsky
Maurice & Dulcie Rudnick George Bluth’s 95th Birthday Henry & Sue Lechem’s
Ethel Sandler Allerhand family 50th Wedding Anniversary
Joseph & Bertina Sattinger Kevin & Marcelle Marks Joel & Melanie Knep
Blanche Sessel Neil & Diane Odze and family Ted & Adele Swirsky
Ruth Turner
Leah Zev Hetty Hardy’s 95th Birthday Errol & Cynthia Weinberg’s
Heymann & Hilary Zwarenstein Arnold & Shirley Casper 50th Wedding Anniversary
Joe & Helen Skurnik Harold & Lesley Judelman
Irene Dan’s 90th Birthday
Rose Blinoff Irma Levett’s 95th Birthday Lionel & Felicia Conyer’s
Reed Family Paul & Eira Isenberg 55th Wedding Anniversary
Stanley & Zelda Marks
Sylvia Dushansky’s 90th Birthday Gertie Huppert’s 97th Birthday
Minnie Krasnowsky Gertie Skalsky Ron & Loretta Don’s
Betty Strumpman 60th Wedding Anniversary
Fay Bernstein’s 99th Birthday John & Wendy Diamond and Cindy,
Anne Enfield’s 90th Birthday Victor Bear Kerry, Neil, Brandon & Justin
Francis Factor Sandra Hart
Doris Rubinstein Lilly Kaufman’s 100th Birthday
Gitta Gold Jerrold & Shirley Jacobson’s
Monty Fivelman’s 90th Birthday 60th Wedding Anniversary
Lou & Sibyl Steinfeld & family Fritzi Ritterman’s 102nd Birthday Eddie & Adele Myerson
Susan Avidan
Joan Lang’s 90th Birthday Selina Brandon Neil & Shirley Cohen’s
Victor Bear Judah & Bernice Finkelstein 65th Wedding Anniversary
Ruth Bender Nicholas Halmay Roy and Jenny Cohen
Helene Gonski Christine Harris Gary & Sue Inberg, Marc, Phillip,
David Levy Marishal & Zurnamer families Lisa & Graeme

Jan Owen’s 90th Birthday UNSPECIFIED BIRTHDAYS NEW LIFE GOVERNORS
Nora Bassin
Maadi Einfeld Syd & Val Lonstein’s Birthdays Alan & Edna Solomon
Selina Brandon Selwyn & Jody Stoch
Cecily Sonenfild
Owen & Judith Sperling Doris Rubinstein’s Birthday
Francis Factor
Esther Fromer
Hugh & Margaret Rassaby

36 Montefiore Life Rosh Hashanah 2015

On behalf of Montefiore President David
Freeman AM, the Board, Management, Staff
and Residents of Montefiore, we wish you and
your family a Shana Tova and well over the Fast.

Great ways to support
the Home & Residents

• Become a Member of the Home. Enjoy the benefits and be a part of
our proud heritage.

• Become a volunteer by sharing your time and talent.
• Make a Birthday, Wedding or Simcha donation or donate essential

equipment – the gift that keeps on giving.
• Become a Bequestor, helping the Home continue to care for our

ageing community.
• Make your newest grandchild a Junior Life Governor.
• Name a Room or honour the memory of a loved one in perpetuity at

Hunters Hill, Woollahra or Randwick.
• Buy a cuddly Monte Lion Plush Toy – the cutest way to show you care.
• Visit your family and friends at Montefiore, enjoy our beautiful gardens,

attend concerts or share a Shabbat with our residents.
• Promote the Home in your everyday encounters within the community.

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