President Mic -
Attended University SA Graduation last week, then the chancellor's lunch. A special highlight was attending the official reopening of the Nurses training rooms. It was a lovely lunch with nice company.
Cuttlefest 8th June
Have told Phil Zubrinich there will be approximately 10 people at the 50th anniversary.
Reports
Brian: -
require a trailer or ute to take the generator to DELMAC (Mic will do this)
Barry is looking at next Wednesday to pick up the playgrounds. Looking for help on the day.
Christmas pageant, Mic is going to check with Damein to see what running it means
Students fromTumby Bay Area School is coming to Whyalla for 2 days, 1st week in July, and would like to kip down at the pavilion. twenty-eight children but some will sleep in the show office. They will have swags with them.
Highlights
Kerre: Got Mulch for her shrubs, all ready for planting
Shelley: Lovely mothers day, lots of presents, Jimmy jams, socks and choccies.
Keith: Son returned from Germany the first time he’s been home in 2 years.
Brian: Cutting barrels in half to make planters
Leslie: Lovely mothers day, son in law cooked
Mic: Cooked dinner and cooked Nyssa French toast before she went to work at 5.00 am.
Finally moved the turtle back into the house.
Kendra: Coming to Rotary and her work visa has been renewed.
Cassandra: Learners permit yesterday, went for the first lesson at Jubilee park.
Leanne: Cassandra turned 16 and my interview was in the paper.
Guest Speaker
Kendra Simpson, Whyalla City Physio
Strength and conditioning for aging Australia
This evening we had the pleasure of Physiotherapist Kendra Simpson addressing our meeting.
Kendra's presentation took us through:
Common Conditions and Statistics
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia and Osteoarthritis
Balance issues (loss of proprioception throughout life).
MS
MND
General loss of function/strength/mobility. Increasing need for assistance and in some cases, loss of independence.
Physical impairments.
Replacements (pre and post-operatively)
Statistics included
Healthy aging can be increased by 39% if regular physical activity is included in your life (Daskalopoulou, et al., 2017)
Physiotherapy Interventions
Community Involvement - already in place
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Coffee & Chat (for the blind)
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Markets
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H.O.P.E community event centered around the children
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Park Run (you can easily walk or volunteer instead)
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Assured Home Care event for NDIS
Who are Whyalla City Physio
- EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
- GROWTH & LEARNING
- HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES
- RESPECTING ALL, INCLUDING THOSE MARGINALIZED/ UNDER REPRESENTED.
This is just an overview of a few of Kendra's topics. Her presentation was both informative and enjoyable
IPP Brian giving the vote of thanks to Kendra
Reminders
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Playground help on a Wednesday, Brian to let us know
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8 July the Salty 'Sea'esta
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1 June Rotary Norrie Celebrate their 50th anniversary
