Driving Miss Daisy Milford

Can you guess where our little Daisy shopping bag travelled to?
Our little bag had a few exciting trips recently…
Watch this space for more beautiful destinations 🌼 🧳
Take a guess and post it in the comments 🤔🌼

Lovely note received from our ACC client C…
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I’ve just been told I can drive! So I won’t be needing your amazing service anymore.
I just want to say thank you so so so much for your amazing service, all your staff have been outstanding and made a tough time so much easier. Master L will miss seeing you all every day! Please pass on my thanks to all the drivers, they have been great 😊 💕 thank you 🙏

We often see other road users drive without lights on in rainy or foggy conditions, or at dusk. Please be safe on the roads 🌼

At all times of the year, and especially during winter, you need to be able to be seen by other people travelling.

Here’s a reminder on when to use your headlights and the different settings.

Even if you have automatic lights, always check you’re using the correct setting for the conditions - whether it is dark, raining, or foggy.

Visit our website for more information about driving during winter: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/winter-driving/

Looking forward to Wig Wednesday - 11th September 2024!

Lots of fun to be had while raising money for this worthy cause.
https://www.wigwednesday.org.nz/driving-miss-daisy-north-bays-albany-milford

Watch this space 🤓🌼

Happy 3rd birthday to this clever boy 🎈
He loves his rides to Kindy with Daisy 🌼

Last late night trip for our 101 year old client from ECB Bridge Club. We assisted our client for the last 6 years to play Bridge 4 days a week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays they played from 7:10pm to 10:30pm… driver arrives back home around 11pm on those days after taking our client home.
What a privilege to have supported our client to remain independent and able to keep playing her favourite card game for a number of years after she stopped driving.
Always a pleasure, never a chore 💙

Seniors deserve our respect and our attention.
Spend some time with a special senior in your life this week!
Show your grandparents you care for them by treating them to lunch 💙

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
This is such an important day as we shed some light on a topic very close to our hearts here at Driving Miss Daisy.

Seniors deserve our respect and our attention.
Spend some time with a special senior person in your life this week!
Show your grandparents you care for them by treating them to lunch 💙

3rd June is Happy King's Birthday.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend 🌼

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1st June ... Happy 6th Birthday to us for operating as Driving Miss Daisy Albany!
Thank you to all our Albany clients and families for your support during the last 6 years!
We hope to have many more happy trips together!
(soon to be 8 years in NorthBays on 1st Aug)
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Thank you to our awesome team for the many km’s on the road, early mornings, late nights, going the extra mile for every client, being the helping hand to our clients and their families, the shoulder to cry on, the friend to laugh and sing with in the car and the most reliable employees anyone can wish for 🤩
I appreciate you all!
💙💛 Corlize
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Happy Pink Shirt Day!
Are you wearing your pink shirt today?
By taking part in Pink Shirt Day 2024, you will be doing your part to eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.
The funds raised on Pink Shirt Day enable the Mental Health Foundation to deliver resources, activities and workshops that support schools, workplaces and communities to create safe environments where bullying can’t thrive.

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mum's out there! We hope you all have a wonderful day 🌼

Meet our newest driver Nick ...
How long you have been a driver?
For Driving Miss Daisy, almost 3 months ... In life? 24 years.

How long have you been living in NZ / on the North Shore?
I've lived in NZ my entire life. Born in Auckland, but have only lived on the Shore for five years so far.

Why did you choose to become a Daisy driver?
DMD appealed to me, as it involves helping people more directly than what I've done in previous roles. It brings an immense level of satisfaction. It's a delight making other people smile, and them making you smile in return. 😊

When your time as a Daisy driver comes to an end, what will you do?
Too soon! I've not contemplated that yet, having only just started the role 😁

What one thing in life should always be free?
Kindness and fairness & equality and respect. ✌

What words do you live by / what is your life motto?
Well, I've always taught my kids that respect is paramount. And I've told them that manners and honesty are important in life. Hopefully you can always apply both at once, but if you can only choose one, then go with honesty. I'd like to think that I live by these principles. 👍

What does success look like to you?
Internal happiness. I am finally learning this, and am actively trying to achieve it. Being surrounded by wonderful people helps with this! 🌻🌼

This week is NZ Sign Language week!
Why it is important to help NZSL thrive? Because NZSL is a beautiful living and evolving language. NZSL enables the Deaf community to thrive and break down barriers. NZSL is for everyone.
We are excited to promote our treasured NZSL to all Kiwis, and we are looking forward to celebrating everyday Deaf Kiwis.
So, put your hands up if you’re ready to sign with us! 🙌🏽

What a privilege to celebrate Olive's 97th birthday!
Lots of laughs and a special high tea 🧁🥠🫖

Wednesday 8 May 2024 is International Receptionists’ Day https://www.internationalreceptionistsday.com/

The Driving Miss Daisy North Bays / Albany team of drivers want to show recognition for the importance of a receptionist's role. They are usually the first person we meet when we visit a company or business.
We value the friendships we have with the receptionists at all the various rest homes, villages, medical centres, businesses and other organisation that we visit on a daily basis.
Thank you for being the friendly face to greet us and our clients. We appreciate you!

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Great feedback from a client's daughter ...
Hello there, thanks once again for Dad's fabulous experiences with your team. He is thoroughly enjoying himself! He never mentions the cancer journey - too busy enjoying your team's chats in the car - which is great. 🌼

Lest we forget. Today Driving Miss Daisy Milford remembers those fallen and we give thanks for the sacrifices they made.

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New Zealanders are leaving the conversation too late.
Which we can understand. It is a crunchy topic to bring up but by having the conversations now, it can make things easier and more comfortable for everyone in the future.

Here is what you should be talking about – and how to go about it.

🌼Start the conversation now, no matter the age of the person. Talk about what they want to happen before they have lost their ability to drive or start to lose their independence.

🌼Get the whole family involved so everyone knows what the plan is and is on the same page.

🌼Approach it softly, try easing into the topic by using “I’m wondering...” or “I was just thinking..."

Remember this is about the person getting to make their own decisions and have a say as to what they would like to happen.

To read more about how to start the conversation https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/03/25/the-conversations-you-should-be-having-with-your-ageing-parents/

Need help making a plan? Visit: https://www.myacp.org.nz/your-plan

Don't forget to turn your clock back an hour tonight before you go to bed! 🌼⌚️

Enjoying an awesome autumn day in Browns Bay… no breeze, no clouds ☁️
Just a stunning day ☀️