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New and
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Please see below to discover more about the new Spark of Life Club Program and other exciting resources to ignite your Spark of Life.
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September 2008
'The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to
match your nature with nature.'
Joseph Campbell
Welcome to the September Spark of Life online newsletter and to our Australian readers, Spring.
Spring
is seen as a time of growth, renewal, and of new life being born. Let
us all grasp this special time to rekindle the spark of life in not
only ourselves, but also for those living with dementia.
This
month's newsletter is full of inspiration with an uplifting story from
a facility in Queensland, to exciting news from New Zealand and some
wonderful new rainbow windsocks to catch those fluttery spring breezes.
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Inspirational Graduation
 Ridgehaven is a 30-bed nursing home in Monto, a small
farming community 500km north of Brisbane,
Queensland.
The facility recently
had a wonderful idea to hold a Seniors Graduation Ball, where residents
graduated with honorary titles specially selected to boost self-esteem and rekindle
their spark.
Visit our website to read this inspiring story.
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Jane's News
 Jane recently travelled to the beautiful country of New Zealand and presented the Spark of Life to hundreds of enthusiastic aged care providers.
Jane presented at the 2008 NZHCP national conference
in Auckland and then visited Paraparaumu, a small coastal town on the
north island. Here Kapiti District Trust hosted a presentation on the Spark of Life Approach that attracted an
audience of over 350 carers.
Visit our website to read more and discover the lucky New Zealand winners of our How to Dissolve Difficult Behaviour Educational Program.
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Meet a DCA Team Member
This month we would like you to meet Denise who co-ordinates and sends out our wonderful Spark of Life products. Many of you may have spoken to her over the years and enjoyed her cheery and efficient service.
Hi, I'm Denise and I have been with DCA for nine years,
co-ordinating, invoicing, and sending out our client's orders.
Click here to read the rest of Denise's Profile and to meet the entire DCA Team. |
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The New Spark of Life Club Program is here
The Spark of Life Club Program will transform your facility, reduce difficult behaviour, enhance staff satisfaction and create a culture where everyone can thrive.
Sparked your interest? Want to know more?
Simply visit our website...
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Win a telephone consultation with Jane Verity.
From September 5th to September 22nd 2008, we are giving our
members a unique opportunity to win an hour long telephone consultation
with Jane Verity.
To enter simply come and introduce yourself
in our new look forums. Tell us a story, ask a question, talk about
your greatest successes or tell us about that special person with
dementia in your life.
To read more about this fantastic competition, simply visit our website for more information.
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All new Rainbow Windsocks!
Dementia Care Australia is proud to introduce our new 
Rainbow Windsock, Rainbow Spinning Basket and Rainbow Twister.
Made
from UV resistant, durable, and high quality material right here in
Australia, these vibrant coloured rainbow windsocks will dance and
twirl with the slightest of breeze, lighting up the day of all who see
them.
The Spark of Life Club Program Ultimate Starter Kit
This new Ultimate Kit contains absolutely everyth ing you need to implement your own Spark of Life Club Program.
The kit includes the comprehensive, self-training Spark of Life Club Program Educational Set, games and dice, balloons and other fun rainbow resources.
How to Dissolve Difficult Behaviour
 Containing six DVD's and an extensive handbook, How to dissolve difficult behaviour will introduce you to the Spark of Life
Approach to dissolving difficult behaviour. Based on transforming your
approach to communication and relationships, this self-training package
demonstrates how shifting your focus and nurturing the human spirit can
dissolve difficult behaviour.
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We always welcome your input, after all this newsletter is for you, our
readers! If you have an idea for an article, would like to tell us your
own story, or simply want to provide feedback, please feel free to
contact us via our website www.dementiacareaustralia.com
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Warmest Regards,
Hellen Fisher - Editor
On behalf of the entire DCA
team.
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