From your friends in Woburn You can't visit us (sad to learn) If you stay in your bubble And keep out of trouble You'll soon be allowed to return — CLA
Some Central Hawke's Bay resthome residents are using Covid-19 level 4 lockdown to expand on their skills, as they turn to technology tokeep in touch with their families and friends.
Woburn Rest Home manager Tracey Ivamy says the home's activities team has been busy setting up video calls between residents and their families, with the help of additional iPads on loan from the Waipukurau District Library.
Under level 4 rules the resthomes can't allow visitors, but Ivamy says "we're still connected, just in a different way".
"The residents are really enjoying video conferencing so it's likely we'll keep it going after the lockdown as well.
"We've taken the hairdressing role in-house, so our ladies can still have their wash and blow-dry, and they are taking turns one at a time to look after our vegetable garden.
"Clarice Anderson plays the piano for us and her guide dog Shaz visits everybody which brings a lot of joy. She knows when morning and afternoon tea are, and who is likely to be generous.
