New year, new signs New hip fracture rehab program

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CEO Column--------------------------------------------- 2
Letters ........................................................................ 3
Centre activities ----------------------------- 4 & 13
Donor List-------------------------------------------7-10
In Celebration and Memory---------------- --- 10
Lobsterfest coming to CCS --------------------12
Ask a Physician---------------------------------------14
Ethel Ethics------------------------------------------- 14
Loving Spoonful Mealtime
Companion Program page 5
Christmas cheer in the centres
pages 4 & 13
A love story for the ages
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Long Term Care Winter Conference ------- 14
Staffing shortages ease ------------------------- 15
people&progress
winter 2009
New hip fracture
rehab program at
Grandview helps
patients go home
Bravo!
CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans resident Herman Parchman plays Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” on a
“tone bar” as Gertrude Letourneau from the National Arts Centre Orchestra applauds. The NAC Orchestra and their
conductor, Boris Brott, performed at the centre November 4, 2008 as part of a cross-country educational tour.
See story on page 6.
New year,
new signs
Mailing Address
Santa’s elves were busy
installing new signage at CapitalCare
sites over the month of December.
The refreshed signage was part of
a project initiated in 2007 to update
CapitalCare’s corporate identity. The
signage bears the symbol of the two
Cs joined in the centre, representing
the caring community of CapitalCare
staff, families, volunteers and donors
working together to improve quality
of life for the people we serve. Each
site has its own name under the
CapitalCare banner.
Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to:
CapitalCare Corporate Services, #500, 9925-109 St., Edmonton, AB. T5K 2J8, P.M. #40009256
CapitalCare
Just four months after
CapitalCare Grandview opened a
new sub-acute program for fractured
hips, 94% of program participants
have gone back home to live, rather
than be admitted to long-term care.
“We’re giving people a chance to
get the rehab needed to make it on
their own at home,” says Louise Haley,
Care Manager of the Sub-Acute Unit
at Grandview.
The new program is in collaboration
with the Regional Orthopedic Trauma
Service of Alberta Health Services.
The goal of the program is to have
patients receive the rehabilitation
services and coordinated discharge
planning to enable them to return
home as soon as they are able.
Claire Watkinson, 94, was
discharged from the program Jan 2.
and was elated to be going home.
“I knew I would heal,” says the tiny
but fiesty former oilfield camp dietitian
who proudly declares that in her
30-year career with Imperial Oil she
never had time to be sick.
“I’m a healer.”
According to Alberta Health
Services, there are approximately
1,000 people with fractured hips in the
Capital region annually, with varying
lengths of stay in acute care.
By using sub-acute beds to provide
rehab services and discharge
planning, it frees up much-needed
acute care beds for further surgeries.
Grandview was the logical choice
for the new program since it already
specialized in sub-acute care for
people electing to have joint surgery.
The difference with patients in
the hip fracture program, who share
the same unit with patients in the
arthroplasty program, is that more
therapy is involved when there has
been a traumatic event.
“People recovering from a hip
fracture are very fearful of falling
again, and since 40% of admissions to
continuing care are due to falls and
injuries from falls, that fear is justified,”
explains Haley.
“In addition to the physical and
occupational therapy, we need to help
them heal mentally as well.”
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leaders in continuing care
About CapitalCare
Operating in Edmonton and area since
1964, CapitalCare is the largest public
continuing care organization in Canada.
CapitalCare provides continuing care
programs and services to more than
1,400 residents and 300 clients through
residential centres and day programs.
Corporate Office
Corporate
780.448.2400
info@capitalcare.net
Foundation 780.448.2413
ccfoundation@capitalcare.net
Facilities
Dickinsfield
Grandview Kipnes Centre
for Veterans Lynnwood Norwood
Strathcona
Laurier House Lynnwood
Laurier House Strathcona
McConnell Place North
McConnell Place West
Strathcona Alzheimer
Care Centre
780.496.3300
780.496.7100
780.442.5700
780.496.2500
780.496.3200
780.467.3366
780.413.4712
780.467.3366
780.413.4770
780.413.4770
780.467.3366
CHOICE and Community
Programs
Adult Duplexes
CHOICE Dickinsfield CHOICE Norwood CHOICE Mental Health 780.496.3335
780.496.7577
780.944.8662
780.944.8668
Programs and Services
- Acquired Brain Injury Unit
- Adult Day Support Programs
- Behaviour Assessment
and Stabilization Unit
- Chronic Ventilator Unit
- Dementia Care
- Mental Health Program
- Palliative Care
- Long-term Care
- Respite Care
- Sub-acute Care
- Transition Program
Web site
www.capitalcare.net
People and Progress is published
quarterly by Capital Care Group Inc.
CapitalCare is the trade name for
Capital Care Group Inc.
Submissions
Submissions to this newsletter are
welcomed and encouraged. Please
note that submissions may be edited.
The next submission deadline is
March 30, 2009.
Editor
Bernadette DeSantis 780.448.2425
Editorial Committee
Shirley Barg, Betts Blakley,
Sherie Hough, Iris Neumann, Cindy Wilson.
Contributors to this issue
Shirley Barg, Abigail Bailey, Sherri
Bessette, Sherrie Botti, Thorsten Duebel,
Dr. Doug Faulder, Hanna Handreka, Sherie
Hough, Rhonda Kajner, Rob McConechy,
Angelina Palmer, Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin,
Carolyn Taylor, Carmen Tecun-Olmos,
Sandra Troughton, Grace Webster, Cindy
Wilson, Wendy Wong, Natalie Zacharuk.
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Getting the New Year off to a
happy, healthy and safe start
One of the messages we often hear at this time of
year is the wish for a “happy, healthy and safe New Year.”
In the last edition of this newsletter I wrote about the need
to balance safety, risk and quality of life in our care centres
and for our residents and their guardians to determine
what is right for them. As we begin 2009, I would like to
share some of the measures that are helping to create a
safe environment, and improve practices in our continuing
care centres.
Continuing Care Health Service Standards &
Accommodations Audits
Both routine and unannounced audits and facility
inspections occur annually to ensure our centres are
meeting government standards. As addition, regular safety
alerts are distributed to all long term care organizations in
the province.
For example, some recent safety alerts have required
compliance with specific procedures for sterilization of
surgical instruments and medical equipment, access
to hand sanitizers, the use of disposable syringes and
securing hazardous substances. As well, centres have
received advice on enhancing the therapeutic benefits of
the medication digoxin and minimizing the incidence of an
adverse drug reaction, the use of physical restraints and a
recall of a particular type of transfer lift.
Health Facilities Review Committee
The Health Facilities Review Committee reviews
the provision of services and delivery of programs by
conducting routine inspections of health care facilities,
investigating complaints made by or on behalf of residents
and following up on referrals from the Minister.
Protection for Persons in Care Act
The Protection for Persons in Care Act promotes the
safety and well-being of adult Albertans who receive
services from publicly funded agencies, such as nursing
homes or other continuing care settings.
The Act defines abuse as intentionally:
• causing physical or emotion harm
• failing to provide adequate nutrition, medical attention
or other necessities of life, without valid consent
• stealing money or other valuable possessions
• administering or prescribing medication for an
inappropriate purpose
• subjecting a person to unwanted sexual contact,
activity or behavior
Iris Neumann, CEO
The number to report abuse is 1.888.357.9339. This will
result in an external investigation of the circumstances
of the incident. This number is not intended to resolve
complaints about unsatisfactory service and inappropriate
use of this number can result in fines.
CapitalCare Initiatives
The CapitalCare Clinical Equipment and Product
Standardization committee has been testing four different
electric beds and the Wound Care committee has been
reviewing mattresses that provide the best pressure relief
for our residents. The objective of this project is to upgrade
the beds in our facilities to electric beds. These new beds
provide greater comfort and safety for both residents
and staff. This purchase is being funded by CapitalCare’s
participation in a casino last year and a rebate from the
Partners in Injury Reduction Program (PIR). Our PIR audits
show improvement, resulting in the rebate.
Another way we find out information is by regularly
surveying our staff, residents and families. The surveys
ask specific questions about safety, cleanliness and
communication and the information we receive helps us
improve our practices.
Communication
One of the most important tools available for improving
our care and service is information. Residents, family
members and staff play an important role in this.
Suggestions, concerns or questions can be directed to any
centre manager. Every resident has a care manager who
can answer questions or if they don’t know the answer can
find out. If your manager is not available please ask at
reception or leave your question with the unit clerk. Our
commitment to you is that we value your comments and
suggestions and will get back to you with a timely response.
Wishing you all a very happy, healthy and safe 2009!
Our Mission
We are leaders in innovative and compassionate care,
supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the people
we serve.
Our Vision
We are a community of excellence in continuing care: teaching,
researching and learning to enhance quality of life.
We Value
• the people we serve as our most important focus
• our staff, families and volunteers as our most important
resources in fulfilling our mission
• partnerships in the community
• professional ethics in guiding our decision-making
• open and honest communication
• collaborative and cooperative teamwork
• lifelong learning, innovation and continuous improvement
• a safe, respectful environment within which to work, live and
visit
• responsible use of resources, providing choices within these
limits
2007 – 2010 STRATEGIC PLAN
Executive Management Committee has developed a strategic
plan for CapitalCare which reflects our directions and priorities
for the next three years. The strategic plan is shaped by our
vision, mission and values, and reflects our partnership with
Alberta Health Services.
The strategic plan is designed to maintain our role as leaders
in continuing care during a time of significant staffing and other
resource challenges. Our preferred future will evolve along the
following key dimensions:
• Quality – Ensuring care and services are peoplecentered, safe, effective, efficient, acceptable, appropriate and
timely.
• Access – Ensuring the services we offer are obtained in
the most suitable setting in a timely manner.
• Innovation – Promoting the development and
implementation of new methods, techniques and systems to
ensure quality and safety in care and services delivery.
• Research and Knowledge Transfer – Creating,
obtaining and transferring knowledge to improve the services
we provide and to optimize the quality of life of our clients.
• Organizational Capacity – Supporting staff through
workforce planning, recruitment/retention, leadership training,
staff development and communication.
Letters
To Dr. Pekez and the very kind and caring staff at CHOICE Norwood:
I just wanted you all to know how very much our family appreciated your support
and care of our mother Eileen during her recent illness. Your program is so
incredible – the staff, the coordination, the accessibility the clients have to their
physician, the assistance provided and problem solving, the sense of belonging
my mother feels, the new friends she’s making – it’s like a dream come true for us.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
- Michelle and family
Dear 2B-ers, CapitalCare Dickinsfield:
It’s been over six months since I have been to Dickinsfield but I have thought of
you many, many times and how very fortunate we were that Andrea was able to
spend her last years on 2B.
I cannot find the right words to say how important all the 2B staff members
were in creating an atmosphere that enabled Andrea to maintain a positive
attitude when there was zero to be positive about. You shared stories and jokes;
you teased her about her cowboy heroes; you ensured that she looked her
very best whenever she went out; you worried when things weren’t going well
for her. You did so many little extras that showed her (and us) that she was a
human being, not just a resident - we could not have asked for a better home for
Andrea.
The staff members changed many times in those nine years, but those of you
who worked with Andrea especially in her later years, I hope you know what a
difference you made. You were her family and we depended on you to support
her and keep us informed. I truly enjoyed chatting with you- maybe not often
enough and probably not with enough thanks. You have amazing gifts that you
give every day to the people you work with. Thank you again for every thing you
did for Andrea. I have not forgotten!
Sincerely,
- Yvonne S.
To Jennifer Williams, Administrator, CapitalCare Grandview:
Andy and I would like to submit this letter of commendation for the excellent
patient care provided to Andy’s father, Robert, during his stay at Grandview.
Andy’s father recently passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
Grandview was his home for almost two years. We would like to convey our
gratitude and appreciation to your staff and facility for the dignity and respect
extended during this time. We would also like to express our sincere thanks for
the support and guidance that was provided in abundance.
Andy and I would like to formally acknowledge Faye and Ginnette, two
exceptional women and nurses from Unit 2AB, for their compassion and
professionalism as they companioned Andy’s father, and us, thru this difficult
yet necessary journey. Their integrity and high commitment to holistic patient
and family care made Andy and I always feel confident and reassured that his
father’s best interests, and his medical, emotional and psychological well being,
were paramount. Heartfelt thanks to both of them for giving the extra time and
effort under conditions of heavy and demanding workloads.
Respectfully submitted,
-Andy and Holly L.
To all the staff of Laurier House Lynnwood:
Thank you for support, your kindness and your generosity. Iva felt like a queen
here! She appreciated all the care and aid everyone on staff provided her. Our
heartfelt thanks for your hard work.
-The B. and P. families
To the Norwood staff:
They help the aged, the sick & weak
Of mind & body, comforts seek.
Seldom given any praise,
Doesn’t seem to change their ways.
Always near with a helping hand
Despite the ongoing demand.
When day is done & we pause to rest
Take time to reflect about what is best
Not just for you whatever your mood
Always remember,
That God is good.
-PeeJay, resident, Transition Unit
CapitalCare Lynnwood resident Muriel Slinn (centre), celebrates Christmas with son Patrick (left),
and daughter-in-law Nicole.
To Bill Taylor, Manager, Adult Day Program, CapitalCare Strathcona:
I was just speaking with Rose C. this afternoon - she is the daughter of Richard,
who has been attending your day program since July 2007. She expressed how
very pleased she is and has been with the care provided to her dad by all, with
particular mention of ‘Flo.’
Richard’s wife past away this August and the day program has been a source
of consistency and stability for this gentleman. I thought that you and your
program staff might appreciate hearing the positive impact that you provide.
Appreciated from our end as well,
-Rose McCready
Case Manager, CHOICE/ Day Programs
Home Living Program, Alberta Health Services
To the staff of the Kipnes Centre for Veterans:
Thank you so much for all the kindness and caring you gave to my mother and
myself while she was at the Kipnes Centre, especially in the last few weeks. Your
support and thoughtfulness to her and to my wishes helped a lot.
I am very glad that she was not in hospital, but at the Kipnes Centre; it was
so much nicer for Mom to have her own room and familiarity. We could not have
had better care thanks to the staff and everyone involved.
Thanks,
-Brenda C. & family
To Diane Burpee, Care Manager, 3rd Parker Pavilion, CapitalCare Lynnwood
It is hard to adequately express just how much Lorna and I have appreciated
the wonderful care, comfort and attention that our sister Eleanor received from
you and all your well-trained and dedicated staff during her eleven year and
three month stay on your unit. It was wonderful to see her change from a very
sick and confused lady into a happy and contented one. This to Lorna and I was
nothing short of a miracle.
Our sincere thanks to yourself, Dr. Schwalfenburg, Mary Ann, all the nurses,
caregivers, pastoral care, physiotherapy, food services and maintenance staff
and office personnel.
Thank you all again,
Stan W.
An Open letter to all current and prospective caregivers, their
supervisors, funding agencies and seniors’ groups:
I’m in a nursing home not because I want to be, but because my daughter, who
cared for me for over 28 years, and who at 70 is no longer able to look after me
with the safety that my severely frail and osteoarthritic body requires.
I am that old lady at the end of the hallway who has trouble adjusting to her
new teeth, and who needs help with her personal care.
Some of you have a ‘calling’ for the nursing profession and are, what I
consider to be ‘naturals’; you treat me with great kindness, dignity, and respect
when you take care of my needs. You say my name. You help minimize my
acute embarrassment of no longer being able to take care of myself. You touch
me gently and tell me everything that you will and need to do so that I can
cooperate and help you where I’m able.
I am not surprised by your actions and welcome your loving care. You hug me,
stroke my hand and help me understand with soothing words. And from time
to time, you pop cheerfully into my room to ask how I am or if I need anything.
You make me feel that my isolated existence is still worthwhile. You call me by
my name. You are my periodic sunshine and give me hope that after every shift
rotation you will be reassigned to take care of all the residents in my wing.
My thanks to you must be verbal but my gratitude for not being forgotten or
ignored, being dealt with gently and kindly, and called by my name, is eternal.
I am three months shy of my 102nd birthday. My name is legion. Please call
me Emma.
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On a cold, wintery morning, December 9, 15 pre-schoolers from the
Lakeview Daycare joined the CHOICE program at CapitalCare
Dickinsfield to give us a memorable 2008 Christmas Celebration.
The children, all dressed up and complete with their Santa hats,
sung carols while participants joined in. Through their smiles and
giggles, the children lead us in a fun, silly little bird dance. After a
snack and some treats were given out, the morning ended with “We
Wish You a Merry Christmas” and lots of hugs.
City TV taped our intergenerational program for a segment on the
news. How wonderful!
McConnell Place North’s Edible Tree
Visions of Christmases past dance
in Alice Jones head as she places
an edible ornament on the tree at
McConnell Place North.
Residents of the Alzheimer care
centre started making edible
ornaments in the Fall in preparation
for the annual tradition.
They dehydrated fruit, strung up
popcorn and Cheerios for garlands,
and baked gingerbread and cinnamon
cookies.
The familiar scents and activities
associated with preparing for
Christmas bring back memories for
the residents and help to reduce
anxiety at this sometimes hectic time
of year.
The tree was featured on Global TV
news as well as the Edmonton Journal.
Daycare kids bring Christmas concert to CHOICE program
On a cold, wintery morning,
December 9, 15 pre-schoolers from
the Lakeview Daycare joined the
CHOICE program at CapitalCare
Dickinsfield to give us a memorable
2008 Christmas Celebration.
The children, all dressed up and
complete with their Santa hats, sung
carols while participants joined in.
Through their smiles and giggles, the
children lead us in a fun, silly little bird
dance. After a snack and some treats
were given out, the morning ended
with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
and lots of hugs.
City TV taped our intergenerational
program for a segment on the news.
How wonderful!
Sherri Bessette, Activities Convenor,
CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield
Swiss Men’s Choir visits Grandview
Doug Sollows (left) and Jerome Martin (right) from the Rotary Club of West
Edmonton with Carolyn Taylor (centre), Recreation Therapist for CapitalCare
Grandview, celebrate after the annual performance by the Swiss Men’s Choir
on December 9.
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Strathcona visits Santa Claus Parade
Fun for all ages: CapitalCare Strathcona resident Pelagia Mzyk (seated)
gets a high-five from a clown at the Indoor Santa Claus Parade through the
pedways of downtown Edmonton December 7.
Mealtime companions provide
nourishment and camaraderie —
one Loving Spoonful at a time
It’s lunch time on the special care
unit of CapitalCare Strathcona and
Babs Marteniuk is enjoying a hot meal
of pineapple chicken balls, vegetables
and rice. The 87-year-old resident is
one of four in the dining room who
can feed herself. Her five other lunch
mates cannot. Like many residents in
long term care centres, they require
mealtime assistance.
Pat Burton stares blankly at her
meal, a minced version of the one
Babs is enjoying. Behind them, Mel
Hughes waits as well. Nearby, Louise
Meyers, who can’t wait, eagerly digs
in to her meal, not quite making the
connection between the dish and her
mouth.
Before the meals have time to cool,
staff member Angela Sutherland
glides from person to person on
a stool with wheels, giving them
nourishment, one loving spoonful at
a time. She is assisted in this task
by another staff member and two
volunteers.
Were it not for the assistance of
volunteers and family members,
mealtimes would take much longer,
and not be nearly the social event
they so often are.
“It makes the meal more enjoyable,”
says Heather Buckie, a registered
dietitian with CapitalCare. “We
find on this unit, people respond to
conversations and laughter. It also
improves their appetite.”
Wendy Marteniuk agrees. Her
mother Babs moved to the centre in
April 2008 and by Christmas time had
gained 15 pounds. Wendy attributes
that in part to the quality of food and
services at the centre, and in part
to the social atmosphere generated
by the team of staff, volunteers and
family members who come in to assist
with mealtimes.
That’s why she decided to become
a regular mealtime companion. At
CapitalCare, volunteers who assist
with mealtimes are required to take
a half-day course called the Loving
Spoonful Mealtime Companion
Program. The program was developed
nearly a decade ago by CapitalCare
and the Good Samaritan Society to
provide volunteers with the knowledge
and experience to help assist long
term care residents at mealtime.
Betty Houck took the course two
years ago when her husband first
came to live at Strathcona. Her
husband passed away in April 2008,
but Betty continues to assist residents
in the centre two times a day, seven
days a week.
“These people are like family to me
now, that’s why I keep coming back,”
says Betty.
Wendy says even though her
own family member doesn’t require
assistance at mealtime, taking the
program helped her feel confident
enough to assist others on the
unit who have difficulty feeding
themselves.
“It’s a big help to the staff too,”
says Angela, who appreciates
the consistent help she gets from
volunteers like Betty and Wendy.
“It helps immensely that they’re
here,” she said. “It means the staff
don’t have to rush and the residents
get the time they deserve to enjoy a
hot meal.”
About 70% of the 14,500 people
living in Alberta’s long term care
centres suffer from some form of
dementia. The majority of them
require assistance with meals. With
three hot meals served daily, that’s a
lot of mouths to feed.
From left to right: Volunteer Betty Houck assists CapitalCare Strathcona resident Pat Burton
with her meal as resident Babs Marteniuk enjoys hers on her own. “They’re like family to me, “
says Betty, who comes in twice a day, seven days a week, to provide mealtime assistance.
But the importance of good
nutrition as one ages can’t be
understated. Residents of long term
care have problems with their skin,
bones and teeth. Good nutrition helps
to repair wounds, fight infections and
improve strength. At the same time,
residents may not be too interested
in eating if they are having difficulty
swallowing or if they cannot enjoy the
experience.
The Loving Spoonful course teaches
mealtime companions to look for
difficulties the residents may be having
while eating and gives them ideas on
how to get the residents to eat.
Wendy is having difficulty getting
Louise Meyers to eat her strained
apricot dessert. “She puckers her lips.
I think she’s trying to tell me it’s too
sour.”
“That’s important information,” says
Heather Buckie, who works two days a
week as the centre’s dietitian. “I can’t
be here watching every resident eat,
but mealtime companions, especially
those who assist the same resident
on a consistent basis, can alert me to
difficulties the resident may be having
with chewing and swallowing, or, in
this case, with changing tastes.”
“We don’t force them to eat if
they’re not hungry,” says Wendy. “But
we try to find why they’re not hungry,
so that their diets can be modified.”
After everyone has eaten, Wendy
joins her mother at the dining table.
There has been much conversation
and laughter shared over the course
of the lunch hour and no resident
leaves the table without having smiled,
at least once.
“The team work and camaraderie
make mealtimes work really well
here,” says Wendy. “It’s very rewarding
to know you are contributing to
someone’s well-being and happiness
and very gratifying to know that your
loved one is part of a caring family
which you can take an active part in.”
There are about 40 active mealtime
companions across CapitalCare.
To find out more about becoming a
mealtime companion, contact your
centre’s Coordinator of Volunteer
Services.
Bernadette DeSantis,
Communications Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
Norwood trials new program to improve residents’ communication abilities
This fall, CapitalCare
Norwood was chosen by
Alberta Health Services to trial a
new program to help residents with
communication and swallowing
difficulties.
The Communication & Swallowing
Outreach, Advocacy, Rehabilitation,
and Education (COARE) project is a
partnership between the University
of Alberta Department of SpeechLanguage Pathology (SLP) and
Alberta Health Services.
Rhonda Kajner, a Speech Language
Pathologist, is spearheading the
project for AHS. She says the project
is an exciting opportunity to introduce
SLP into streams of the community
care sector for adults that have had
no access or minimal access to SLP
service in the past.
Goals for the program include:
• Maximize communication
function through staff and family
training, group programs, and
individual therapy
• Improve swallowing status and
minimize health consequences of
swallowing disorders
• Enhance competency among
staff and caregivers for making
referrals and implementing strategies
In addition, the project will
also allow for clinical placement
experiences for SLP students.
Expansions into home care,
supportive living and other long term
care facilities are planned in the
future.
Bernadette DeSantis,
Communications Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
From left to right: Rhonda Kajner with Brad Meakins from the Chronic Ventilator
Unit- Red Eagle Ridge - of CapitalCare Norwood.
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Kipnes Centre makes music with
National Arts Centre Orchestra
Photo above: (front row seated from left to right) Toby Smith follows along as daughter Susan
joins residents and family members in playing “Ode to Joy,” while Boris Brott (standing) of the
National Arts Centre Orchestra, conducts. Photo below: (from left to right) Boris Brott looks
on as John Jackson and Toby Smith show him a photo of themselves as musicians with the
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
Susan Smith took the day off work to be with her dad Toby when she
heard internationally-renowned conductor Boris Brott would be giving a
concert at CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Harcourt “Toby” Smith
was a cellist with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and is now a resident
of the centre. A quiet resident, Smith mostly keeps to himself. But the concert
by members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra brought him to his feet.
“He stood up and shouted ‘Bravo! Bravo!’” recalls daughter Susan. “It was
so moving.”
“Music brings (the elderly) out of their limitations,” says Gertrude
Letourneau, a flautist with the orchestra who performs as part of the music
therapy program at the Perley Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre in Ottawa.
Members of the NAC Orchestra visited the Kipnes Centre November 4 as
part of a cross-country educational tour.
During a morning workshop, Letourneau and two colleagues played a mix
of classics and old favourites “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” and “Danny Boy,”
as residents either sang along or tapped their toes to the familiar melodies.
“It brings back memories,” says the Kipnes Centre music therapist John
Lawrence. “Guys like Toby and (former ESO trumpeter) Johnny (Jackson),
they remember making music together.
Later that afternoon, residents and family members gathered in the
centre’s Great Room to take part in a special concert with Boris Brott,
one of Canada’s most internationally recognized conductors, educators,
motivational speakers and cultural ambassadors. Using “tone bars” — each
tuned to one of the five notes of the D Major scale — Brott divided the
residents into five groups, then cued them to hit their note in sync with
an orchestra playing the same song on DVD. With a little help from staff
and family members, residents were able to play the “Ode to Joy” from
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – twice!
“Music has tremendous powers,” says Brott. Music therapy, like the popular
form of pet therapy practised at the centre, has a positive effect on the
resident’s physical, emotional and social interactions with others. It reduces
stress and helps residents have a more meaningful quality of life. Says Brott,
“From the womb to the end of life, music is something we can all do together.”
Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
Dynamic Duo share passion
for music
Ernie and Clem are two clients of CHOICE Dickinsfield
who love to entertain and do a great job of working together.
The “Dynamic Duo” are often seen sharing their passion of
music with the entire CHOICE Program: the clients, staff,
volunteers and families. Ernie sits at the piano playing many
songs from memory while Clem, close by, joins in on guitar.
Sometimes they will even sing for us or invite us to sing along
to our favorites. Great job to our talented men and we look
forward to many more years of great music!
Sherri Bessette, Activities Convenor
CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield & CHOICE Mental Health
Grandview hosts night of music
The Rotary Club of Edmonton West partnered with CapitalCare
Grandview to present “An Evening of Arts and Entertainment” November 25.
This was the first in a series of special events that will take place during the
2008/09 season.
The focus of this first event was to highlight the talents of up and coming
musicians who are also students studying music at the University of Alberta.
Performances ranged from piano to vocals and ended with a colorful
performance on the marimba. Residents looked on as the student musicians
played their best pieces.
This concept came about when the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, long-time
supporters of Grandview, approached the centre looking for new ways in which
the club could continue to enrich the lives of residents.
“The club was searching for new ways to provide quality exposure to the
arts and various entertainment,” said Jerome Martin, President and Director
of Community and Vocational Services. “With this concept, we can bring in arts
and entertainment opportunities for Grandview residents and their families to
enjoy.”
Staying true to the Rotarian slogan “service above self,” the Rotary Club of
Edmonton West has started another chapter in its over 30 yeas of service with
CapitalCare Grandview.
The next event is slated for late February.
Carolyn Taylor, Recreation Therapist,
CapitalCare Grandview
For more information
about Research for Care
please contact:
I would like to make a gift of:
$100.00
$50.00
$25.00
Other
Name
Address
Cindy Wilson
500, 9925 - 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8
Tel. 780.448.2422
e-mail: ccfoundation@capitalcare.net
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City/Province
Postal Code
Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation
Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001
We are very grateful to the following
Donors for their contributions to the needs of CapitalCare residents and clients from October 1 to December 15, 2008.
Acorn, Glen Acorn, June M.
Bok, Deb
Cinca, Gabriel
Donnelly, Annette
Agur, Bev
Bookham, Ernest Bookham, Mary
Clark, Audrey M.
Doucette, Maureen
Alberta Blue Cross
Bosch, Pauline
Clarke, Ann
Douglas, Marie
Allen, Kathleen
Bounds, Clayton Bounds, Anne
Clarke, Edith May
Drewniak, Selma
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569
Bouwmeester, Wilma
Clarke, Olive
Drisner, Francine
Amelio, Nicola Amelio, Elisabetta
Boyarski, John
Clelland, Ada
Dryden, Peter W.
Anderson, Carol
Bradbeer, Julie Bradbeer, Ross
Dudka, David Dudka, Marguerite
Anderson, Mary
Bradley, Helen M.
Consumer Programs - Alberta
Government
Ardrossan Senior Citizens Club
Brady, Margaret
Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans
Association #3 LA
Braiden, Bert Braiden, Edna
Arndt Tkalcic Architecture
Babchuk, Sonja
Babichuk, Michael Babichuk, Wendy
Bachor, Joan
Bailey, Abigail
Bailey, Joan
Baines, Douglas Baines, Frances
Baker, Doreen
Baker, E.C.
Baker, Judy Lee
Ballance, Patricia
Balt, Linda
Barber, Helen
Barby, E.L. Barby, Helen
Barclay, Mary
Barg, Philip Barg, Shirley
Bartucci, Sam Bartucci, Lorna
Bass, Willis
Bator, Edward
Bayn, Walter Bayn, Elva
Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering
Belke, Aileen
Bell, Allan C.
Bellamy, Kathy
Bend, Darlene
Bertles, Frances
Bey, Mary
Bezo, Clarence Bezo, Violet
Bhargava, Keshav Dr.
Bigelow, Carolyn
Biglow, Juanita
Birks, John
Black, Barry Black, Twila
Black, Shirley
Blackwell, Frank Blackwell, Gwyneth
Blanton, Randal
Bocy, Joan
Bodnar, Nancy
Boisvert, Alma Cyr, Georgette
Brewka, Sharon
Brewster, Eva
Brewster, Justin Brewster, Marjorie
Brewster, L.
Brewster, Marion
Brewster, Marion
Britton, Joy
Brolly, Sandra
Brooks, Bruce Brooks, Cindy
Brown, Letita
Brown, Robert
Buckley, Lance
Buczynski, Doreen S.
Budinski, Mary
Budzinski, Colleen
Burke, Howard L. Burke, Doreen A.
Burnstad, Dale
Burton, Bonny
Caharel, Therese
Caine Enterprises Limited
Callihoo, Linda
CapitalCare Corporate Services Staff
CapitalCare Grandview Auxiliary
Association
CapitalCare Norwood Auxiliary
Carmichael, Elizabeth
Carroll, James Carroll, Maureen
Carter, Aimee
Conway, John J. Conway, Gail B.
Cooper, Jan
Corbin, Elaine
Corbin, Orville Corbin, Lavine
Cornely, Mary
Coumont, Norma
Cresswell, B. Dollie
Cronin, Joan
Cronk, William
Duebel, Thorsten
Dukart, Joyce
Durand, Lorraine
Durand, Susie
Dykstra, Adolph Dykstra, Jeanette
Dynalife dx
Eastman, Lillian D.
Edmonton Area Council One Society
EECOL Electric Ltd.
Crystal Glass Canada Ltd.
Elizabeth A. Vetsch Professional
Corporation
Cunningham, Chris
Elliott, Brad Elliott, Kimberley
Cunningham, Karen
Erker, Doreen
Cunningham, Leo
Fairbairn, Marlene
Cunningham, Richard
Fantasyland Hotel
Cunningham, Robert
Faulder, Douglas Dr. Faulder, Lynn
Czajkowski, Anna
Fedorkiw, Iwan
Damen, Aloysius Damen, Alida
Fedynak, Debra
Darbyson, Betty
Ferguson, Anne
Darbyson, Janice
Ferguson, Mavis
Dasko, John
Fisher, Lyle Fisher, Eleanor
Davies, John Davies, Marlene
Fitzgerald, Marie
Davis, Katie
Flaska, Grace
Dawes, Joan
Flatt, Tony Flatt, Gwen
Dawes, Lorne
Flett, Jane
Dawson, Victor Dawson, Margaret
Flint, Carol
De Groot, Nell
Foley, Doris
de Jong, Henry
Forensic Assessment & Community
Services
deJong, Andy deJong, Jenny
Delera, Fe
Deloitte Management Services LP
Forge, Nigel Forge, Anne
Forrest, Ann
Forsyth, Philomena
Cej, Bryan
Desrochers, Louis A. Desrochers,
Marcelle U.
Chalifoux, Jacqueline E.
Diachuk, William Diachuk, Irene
Fradette, Lucien Fradette, Joan
Chambul, Lynda
Dickieson, Beverley
Frank, Rita
Cherney, William
Dinnes, Sharon
French, Alice
Cheung, Janice
Dobing, Fred Dobing, Norah
Froese, Aron
Chichak, Peter Chichak, June
Dobson, Carol
Gamble, Joseph
Christensen, Phil
Doctor, Stephen Doctor, Dana
Gatien, Rene
Christoffersen, Mel
Dodd, Raymond Dodd, Victoria
Gatien, Wayne
Chrysler, Judy
Dodds, Jeffrey E. Dodds, Helen B.
Gauf, Eileen M.
Chudek, Perry Chudek, Heather
Dolojan, Adora
Gauthier, Helen
CIBC Imperial Service
Dolsky, Elma
Geary, Sophie
Fortin, Judy
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Donors
Genssler, Elfriede Fitzsimmons,Karen
Hole, Harry Hole, Muriel
Kolewaski, Darryl
Madu, Margaret
George, Norman George, Colleen
Holgate, Audrey F.
Kolewaski, Ed
Mahe, Paul
Geraldes, Wendy
Holgate, Ronald O. Holgate, Lavon
Kolkman, Johanna
Mair, Lyle
Giger, Dave Giger, Elaine
Hollinghurst, Simon
Korral, Wendy
Maisey, Suzanne
Gilchrist, Barbara J.
Holton, Jitka
Korsos, P.
Gillespie, Cathie
Horricks, Barbara Horricks, Milton
Koshka, Olga
Makarowski, Joe Makarowski,
Jacqueline
Gillies, Allan Gillies, Lillian
Hosford, Violet Hosford, Drew
Koshuta, Christine
Girl Guides of Canada - Sherwood
Heights District
Hough, Matthew
Kruse, Judy
Hough, Peter
Kumish, E.J. Kumish, L.
Hrasko, Jan
L. Klaus Enterprises
Hrynew, Lyle Hrynew, Emily
Lajeunesse, Camille Lajeunesse,
Priscilla
Gironella, Olivia
Glover, Elda M.
Gonzal, Jayne
Goodman, Ray Goodman, Sylvia
Gordey, Don R. Gordey, Margaret
Gordon, Nancy
Goy, Dennis Goy, Ann
Gratton, Rita
Greater Edmonton Poppy Fund
Groeneveld, Florus Groeneveld,
Meinsje
Grynoch, Elizabeth Grynoch, Richard
Guest, Norman
Gulinosky, Josephine
Gulliford, Gordon
Gunther, Betty
Guzyk, William
Haak, Tim Haak, Janice
Hagen, Erika
Halberg, Jim
Hanke, Ruth
Harbour, Robert A. Harbour, Audrey
Harder, Alma
Hardy, Anita Hardy, James
Harrison, Harold Harrison, Alice
Harrison, Laura D.
Harty, Dorothy
Hatton, Leona Hatton, Tom
Hearn, David Hearn, Marlene
Helsher, Roberta
Hempel, Phyllis Hempel, Ken
Henderson, Raymond
Heroux, Cecile Heroux, Jocelyn
Higdon, Jeff
Hinchey, Adele
Hlady, Carrie
Hlady, Doug
Hlady, Peter
Hnatiuk, Donna
Hochhausen, Philip Hochhausen,
Dorothy
Hodge, Megan M. Bain, James R.
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Hughes, John M.
Humeniuk, Jennie
Hunsley, Ken Hunsley, Georgia
Huosch, Faisal
Ilnicki, Karol Ilnicki, Josephine
Inter-Hospital Ambulance Service
Iskiw, Alice
J & G Auto Service
Jackson, Heather
Jackson, Joan
Janvier, Rene
Jaycock, H. William
Jenks, Doreen
Johnson, Evelyn
Johnson, Marge
Johnson, Marjorie
Johnson, Mary A.
Johnston, Vincent
Joinson, David Joinson, Darla
Jomha, Nadr Dr.
Jones, Alice
Jones, Gordon Jones, Georgina
Josephburg United Church of Canada
Kaip, Frank Kaip, Bonnie
Kanig, Barbara
Karpoff, Allen Karpoff, Betty
Keaschuk, Kathryn
Keheo, Mary
Kembry, Joyce E.
Kinsey, Thomas Kinsey, Judy
Kirkpatrick, Wilbert Kirkpatrick,
Shirley
Kirton, R.
Klenk, Edward
Klompas, Chris
Knudson, Libby
Knutson, Earl Knutson, Alice
Kolewaski, Bernie Kolewaski, Betty
Kolewaski, Darcy
Lamb, Paul Lamb, Audrey
Lamont, Louise
Lang, Benjamin
Lang, Larry Lang, Enid
Langwin, Michel Langwin, Maryann
Lauridson, Susan G.
Lauritson, Borge
Lawrence, Norman A.
Ledger, Gail
Lednicka, Agnesa
Lee, Mary S.F.
Lefaivre, W. Paul Lefaivre, Marilyn K.
Legaarden, Chester Legaarden,
Maureen
Legacy Inc.
Leipnitz, Dean Leipnitz, Madeleine
Lemmon, Jane
Lepp, Brian Lepp, Liz
Letendre, Cheryl
Levasseur, Anne
Lewsaw, Larry Lewsaw, Janice
Lipinski, A. Eugenia
Litzmann - deSousa, Rosemarie
Litzmann, Mr. Litzmann, Mrs.
Loiseau, Carole
Lowes, Jack
Loyer, Imelda
Lysak-Lesher, Lorraine
Makarowski, Lawrence
Makarowski, Peter Makarowski,
Mildred
Makarowski, Russel Makarowski,
Joyce
Malin, Lois
Mancini, Lucienne
Mann, Denise
Margolus, David Margolus, Pamela
Marrazzo, Maria
Marshall, Beryl
Maruszeczka, Dave Maruszeczka,
Marian
Maskura, Lorraine
Mastaler, Mary
Match, Brian
Mattern, Gordon
Matthews, Marjorie
McAllister, Jim
McCaffrey, Donna
McCannel, Donald McCannel,
Dorothy
McClure, Dorothy Matishak, Patricia
McCreedy, W.G.
McDonald, Larry McDonald, Kathryn
McDonald, Patricia
McEachen, Bob McEachen, Ann
McGregor, Isabella
McGregor, Rob Roy McGregor, Irene
McInnis, Marie
McKenzie, Kenneth McKenzie, Doris
McKinstry, James F.
McLean, Pam
McLeod, Ann G.
MacBeath, Mary
McClung, Ronald McClung,
Constance
MacDonald, Catherine
McMinn, David McMinn, Margaret
MacKenzie, Lynda
McMullen, Terry
MacKintosh, Sherlynne MacKintosh,
Alex
McMurphy, Ronald
Maclab Enterprises
MacMillan, Elaine
MacNeil, James MacNeil, Ruby
Madarash, Cher
Madarboccus, Fatima
Maday, Walter Maday, Emily
McPhee, Barbara McPhee, George
McPhee, Betty
McQueen, D.
Mead, Dick Mead, Catherine
Meagher, Chuck
Meagher, Colleen
Meagher, Kevin
Donors
Meagher, Shaun
Paonessa, Savario Paonessa, Antonia
Ritchie, Dorothy
Sherman, Jack Sherman, Joan
Meier, August Meier, Laura
Parry, Dorothy Parry, William
Rivalin, Stacy
Sherman, Sandra M.
Meister, Pauline A.
Paterson, Jeanette
Rizo, Lisa
Shields, Ken
Merit Contractors Association
Patterson, Tracy
Roberts, Bonnie
Shukaliak, Belle
Merrick, Ruth
Paul, Mary
Rollingher, Tulane
Shupe, Margaret M.
Mertz, Ruth
Pawlick, Elizabeth
Romanow, Mathew Romanow, Norma
Shwanke, Norman
Michaud, Alphonse
Payne, Dan
Roselle-Smith, Iris
Siever, Ramona
Milke, Norm S. Milke, Doris L. Dr.
Peeters, Antonius Peeters, Klazina
Rosychuk, William Rosychuk, Rose
Sikora, Joseph Sikora, C. Joyce
Miller, Ivan Miller, Virginia
Pelton, Normon
Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast
Simader, Doris
Miller, Robert
Pencil Points Designs Drafting & Home
Inspections Ltd.
Roulston, W. Sharon
Simmonds, D.G. Simmonds, Lorna E.
Rowe, Donald Rowe, Marguerite
Simpson, Tracey
Royal Canadian Legion Chapelhow
Branch #284
Sinclair, Edna Marie
Royal Canadian Legion Ex. Service
Women Branch #215
Singh, Reinuka
Royal Canadian Legion Fort
Saskatchewan Branch #27 LA
Slobodian, Linda
Royal Canadian Legion Gibbons
Branch #226 LA
Smith, David A. Smith, Mary L.
Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway
Branch #175 LA
Sobey’s
Mills, Mary
Minogue, Muriel
Misty, Bhavin
Mitchell, Gordon Mitchell, Natalka
Mochulski, Andrew
Mohr, Elizabeth
Monahan, James
Moore, Bill Moore, Edna
Morais, Kevin
Morris, Maureen
Moysey, Olga
Mung, Vivien
Munro, Rob
Munyon, Robert Munyon, Grace
Munz, John
Murray, Helen
Murray, Linda
Murrie, Shirley
Mydansky, Rose
Nahulak, Steve
Naundorf, Clara
Nazarchuk, Walter L.
Neumann, Iris M.
Nickel, Wilma
Nickolchuk, Heather
Nielsen, Dianne
Norama Inc.
NorQuest College
Nugent, Carmel A.
Odynski, Ron Odynski, Lynn
Ogren, Ivy
Oman, Joyce
Onstine, Gladys
Opalinski, Michael
Order of Demolay - Edmonton
Chapter
Orlecki, Rose
Ouellet, Irene
Pace, Aldo Pace, Judy
Pals Surveys & Associates Ltd.
Perreault, Diane
Petersen, Irene
Peterson, Dorothy M.
Petovar, Tony Petovar, Hazel
Pettibone, Ross Pettibone, Edna M.
Pfannmuller, M.J. Pfannmuller,
Jeanne
Phillips, Blair
Pich, John A.
Pickard, Lena
Pickle, Laine Pickle, Donna
Piepenburg, Roy Piepenburg, Beatrice
Pilling, Ron
Plains Insurance (1984) Ltd.
Plypick, Victoria
Royal Canadian Legion Redwater
Branch #251
Royal Canadian Legion Strathcona
Branch #150 LA
Podloski, Elizabeth
Royal Canadian Legion Westaskiwin
Branch #86
Poirier, Irene
Rozenhart, Lorraine
Poloway, Janete
Ruhl, Doug Ruhl, Linda
Polut Ranko, John Polut Ranko, Jennie
Runnalls, Barry Runnalls, Bev
Poon, Eddy
Russell, Glenna
Porter, Allison
Ryder, Lily
Porter, Gloria M. Shelley, Doreen
Ryziuk, Edward
Power, Eric Power, Janice
Salamandick, Josephine
Price-Dornbush, Bev
Sanford, Ron Sanford, Wilma
Primmer, Charles W.
Saskiw, Judy
Prodor, Gerry
Sawka, Anne
Proudfoot, Stephany
Sawka, Michael Sawka, Katherine
Quigley, Evangeline
Scarpelli, Anna
Quigley, Tom A.
Schaefer, Sherry Schaefer, David
Radke, Hazel
Schalm, Corinne
Reedman, Ruby Reedman, Phil
Schaumberger, Peter
Rees, Dennis Rees, Stella
Schindeler, Allan Schindeler, Doris
Reyes, Elisa
Schlegel, Nadia
Reynolds, Frances C. Reynolds,
Robert G.
Schultz, Lena
Reynolds, Penny
Richards, Gord
Richmond, Violet
Rickenberg, Natalie
Rinas, Herbert Rinas, Audrey
Scott, Jacqueline
Scott, Marjorie
Sereda, Marcy
Shaw, Elizabeth
Shea, John Shea, Helen
Shelemey, Paul Shelemey, Darlene
Sinclair, Grant
Skinner, Lila
Smallwood, Anna M.
Smith, Russell
Spaner, Eira
Spooner, Barb
St. Albert Letter Carrier Depot
St. John, Thelma Bryan, Dennis
Starr, F. Ruth
Stefanyshyn, Mike
Stelfox, Andrea
Stensland, John Stensland, Patricia
Sterling Elevators Services
Corporation
Stevens, Ernie Stevens, Peggie
Stevens, Terrence Stevens, Karen
Stevenson, Linda
Stewart, David E.
Stewart, William
Stewart, William Stewart, Jean
Stickelmier, Barbaranne
Stirrett, Caroline Stirrett, Esten
Straub, Jean
Strauss, Barry Strauss, Marie
Strocel, Sarah
Sundquist, Sheila
Symic, Lorna
SYSCO Foodservices Edmonton
Tator, Alfred Tator, Eva
Taylor, Mable E.
Tessari, Marilyn
Thiel, Rudolf Thiel, Annalotte
Thiessen, Abraham Thiessen, Barbara
Thomas, Bev
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Donors
Donations received
In Celebration and Memory
from October 1 to December 15, 2008
Ram Bhargava
George Dewolf
John Leskow
Mary Schmuck
Robert Black
Rev. Cornelis Hessels
Margaret Maher
Clifford Snaith
Ivan Brewster
Muriel Hood
Archibald Roy McEachen
Ernie Stevens
George Budziak
Doris Hoskins
Douglas McLeod
Rose Taje
Euphemia Burke
Catharine Kalita
Alison Monahan
Ruth Thomlinson
Joyce Butterworth
William Kalita
Shawn Parks
Sally Thomlinson
Ronald Corbin
Leonard Klymchuk
Alfred Purpur
Frank Warawa
Kenneth Crockett
Beatrice Knott
Bernice Remeika
Murray Ward
Pauline Dawes
Phyllis Langier
Merv Rogers
Van Deelen, Dexter Van Deelen,
Leona
Thomas, Ron Thomas, Dianne
Thomlinson, K. Ed
Vanmeer, George Vanmeer, Edna S.
Thomlinson, William
Vanterpool, Alan Dr. Vanterpool, Joan
Thomsen, Isabella Anaka, Lois
Tim Horton’s #1113 (1326610 Alberta
Ltd.)
Varcoe, Jean L.
Vasse, Edward Vasse, Daisy
Tipler, Fay
Vaydik, Catherine
Tkach, Todd Tkach, Laura
Vetsch, Audrey L.
Tomm, Erna
Vicker, Alan Vicker, Tammie
Toporiwski, Carol
Villareal, Doriza
Travassos, Tania
Vogelgesang, Frances
Trott, Eileen
Wahlstrom, Allan H. Wahlstrom, Gwen
Troughton, Sandra
Wai, Wayne
Turner, David Turner, Carol G.
Wallace, Sandy
Turner, J. Turner, E.
Walline, Marion
Tweddle, Rod Tweddle, Gwenne
Wandler, Pauline
University Health Network
Wanechko, Tina
Van Dieken, Anky
Warawa, Sophie
Van Etten, Maria
Wark, Connie Wark, Gary
Van Waes, Nick Van Waes, Anne
Warnock, Mary
I would like more
information about:
Memorial giving
Specific centre giving
Planned giving (wills and bequests,
life insurance, gifts-in-kind, etc.)
Please call me
Cindy Wilson
500, 9925 - 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8
Tel. 780.448.2424
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I would like to make a gift of:
$100.00
$50.00
$25.00
Other
Wasend, Gary Wasend, Barbara
Wilson, Peter D. Wilson, Cynthia
Washington, Erika
Wiludda, Kathleen A.
Wassing, Antonius Wassing, Maria
Workun, Bernadette
Watson, David
Wowniar, William Wowniar, Claire
Watson, Mary
Woychuk, John Woychuk, Iris
Watson, Merrill Watson, Doreen
Wright, William
Webb, Gordon Webb,Evelyn
Wrona, Stan Wrona, Janina
Webster, Grace Webster, Maryjo
Wynnyk, Joan Wynnyk, Walter
Wedman, Arnold Wedman, Anita
Yacyshyn, Katie
Weeks, Diana H.
Yakimchuk, Doris
Weir, Charles H. Weir, Christine A.
Yamada, Tatsuo Yamada, Sakaye
Wenckowski, Brenda
Yau, Walter
Whalen, Laura
Youell, Gerry Youell, Linda
Wheelbarrel Nursery
Young, Albert Young, Jean
White, D. M.
Zaboroski, Stan
White, Lindsay
Zemp, Walter Zemp, Yolande
White, Lori
Zimmer, Marjorie
Wicentowich, Olga
Williams, Jennifer Williams, Terry
Please contact us with any changes to
your name or changes to your mailing
address by:
Name
Address
City/Province
Postal Code
Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation
Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001
500, 9925-109 St
Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8
Tel. 780.448.2413
Fax 780.496.7148
ccfoundation@capitalcare.net
The ladies of CTD (Catch the Dream) Realty bring a donation of socks, oranges and chocolate
to residents of CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans
Members of the St Albert Legion Branch # 271 of the Royal Canadian Legion provide KCV Care
Manager Sherry Schaefer with a cheque towards the purchase of two new “low” beds.
Kipnes Centre
holiday traditions
start with
Remembrance Day
Etch a Memory
on the
WALL OF PRIDE
Etch a Memory
in commemoration of
your ‘hero’
and support the
Kipnes Centre for Veterans
Now, you can honour the memory and commitment of our veterans who served and continue to serve valiantly
for our country. The Wall of Pride is located in the memorial garden at the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Centre for
veterans. this is where inscriptions of family and friends of our canadian veterans and others will be etched in
place, recognizing and remembering the pursuit of freedom and joining those already remembered on this wall.
To order your etching complete the form below and mail with payment to:
Serving Those Who Served
c/o: CapitalCare Foundation,
#500, 9925-109 Street,
Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8
you will be contacted to finalize the details of your etching. the 4x8 blocks can include up to four lines of 11 letters
per line and the 8x8 can include up to eight lines of 11 letters per line.
I would like to reserve a ____ 4x8 etching ($300 each) or ____ 8x8 etching ($600 each)
Contributor information:
Mr. ___ Mrs. ___ Ms. ___ Other (specify):_______
Name_______________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
City_________________________ Province _____
Postal Code _______________
Daytime Telephone (
Email _________________________
)
Payment Information:
Memory Inscriptions:
@ $300 each
$
@ $600 each
$
total enclosed
$
Cheque
Money Order
Visa
American Express
Mastercard
Card #:
Expiry Date:
Signature:
Please make cheque or money order payable to:
CapitalCare Foundation
CapitalCare Foundation reserves the right to refuse orders of questionable taste. Charitable Reg. No 13874 8835 RP0001
November at CapitalCare Kipnes
Centre for Veterans kicked off with
“Canada Remembers” week leading up to
Remembrance Day.
The Kipnes Centre hosted two Edmonton
schools - Northmount Elementary Grade 6
class and Major-General Greisbach School
Grades 4 and 5.
Guest readers were J’lyn Nye, who
enthralled the class with a great World War
I story, and KCV Chaplain Reverend Harry
Kuperus, who shared his own story of being
a young child in occupied Holland during
World War II.
After the stories, our guests had time to
enjoy time with our Veterans. Thank you
to all of the children, teachers, readers
and Veterans who made “Share a Story”
a success.
Remembrance Day
KCV conducted a very moving
Remembrance Day ceremony that was very
well attended by our Veterans and their
families. Some of our Veterans opted to
attend the ceremonies at the Butterdome
accompanied by airmen of 408 Tactical
Helicopter Squadron and soldiers of 3rd
Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian
Light Infantry.
Light-a-Tree
Light-a-Tree, this year’s fundraiser, was
used to raise funds for the KCV’s rooftop
patio cover. The event was a hit with
sumptuous desserts, specialty coffees, and
both a live and silent auction.
All participants had a wonderful time,
the huge Christmas tree was lit and funds
were raised!
Rob McConechy,
Community Liaison Coordinator,
Kipnes Centre for Veterans
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Hip fracture program continued from page 1
From left to right: CapitalCare Grandview Physiotherapist Sharon Kowch-Gordon assists
Claire Watkinson with her rehab routine in preparation for her return home in three days.
“I’m coming along like a house on fire,” says the 94-year-old hip fracture patient.
Patients of the hip fracture program receive physical therapy twice a day,
seven days a week for an average stay of 15 days. In addition, occupational
therapy is provided to teach patients to regain basic skills such as dressing
themselves. “The sooner they learn to use these tools, the sooner they can be
independent, and that’s what they want most, to be independent again, ” says
Haley.
Claire Watkinson agrees. “I’m coming along like a house on fire,” says the
fiercely independent woman who lived alone before her fall. Mrs. Watkinson,
who admits she’s not afraid of adventure, says she’s delighted to be going
to live with her daughter on a ranch west of the city, with “an awful mess of
cattle” to tend to. “It’s going to be nice,” she said.
Louise Haley says she’s pleased that the program is producing such positive
results. “Patients like Mrs. Watkinson usually go into facility living after such
a traumatic event,” says Haley. “I’m so pleased we’re able to send them home
safely instead.”
Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
LobsterFest raises funds for residents
Save the Date
The Sherwood Park Rotary Club in partnership with CapitalCare
Strathcona invite you to attend the 12th Annual Maritime LobsterFest and
Auction, Saturday May 2. Tickets are $65 each and are available for purchase
individually or by tables of eight. This lobster dinner and dance promises fun
for all with a Maritime flair accompanied by a silent and live auction.
The Sherwood Park Rotary Club has supported various community
programs in Strathcona County for many years, including Junior
Achievement, the Alzheimer’s Society, Sherwood Park Boys and Girls
Club, The Robin Hood Association’s Learning Centre as well as helping
CapitalCare Strathcona support its needs.
Proceeds raised by CapitalCare Strathcona will be used for enhancements
that improve the quality of life for residents. Some enhancements include:
home-like mealtime venues, modifications to existing spas and activity rooms,
and accessible, enhanced outdoor courtyards.
For further information, please contact Montie Hicks with the Rotary
Club at 780.935.8182 or Hanna Handreka with CapitalCare Strathcona at
780.417.4358.
Monday June 1, 2009
Charity Golf Classic
at The Links at Spruce Grove
In support of Alzheimer’s care at CapitalCare facilities
Entry fee: $200
To register or for more information contact;
Cindy Wilson at 780.448.2424
or by email at cindywilson@capitalcare.net
Hanna Handreka, Care Manager
CapitalCare Strathcona
The Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund was established in March 2007 on the
occasion of Barry’s retirement as Director of Fund Development for the
CapitalCare Foundation.
The fund supports educational opportunities for staff at CapitalCare’s 11 sites.
Yes, I would like to contribute to the Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund
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Rudy Chowaniec (left) and Leo Bauer (right), volunteers from the Knights
of Columbus Council 4788, present CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield
Activities Convenor Sherri Bessette with a cheque for $500 for home-like
improvements to our respite rooms. These two volunteers, who can also be
seen helping out at CapitalCare Dickinsfield or at McConnell Place North,
are very supportive of the Dickinsfield campus, helping out on our bi-monthly
barbeques, rain or shine, helping us with clean up, even on weekends. With
their continued support, wonderful community involvement and our great
working relationship, the CHOICE Program runs that much more smoothly.
We at CHOICE are very thankful for the generous donation from the Knights
of Columbus and to Leo and Rudy for your Going the Extra Mile attitude!
Sherri Bessette, Activities Convenor
CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield & CHOICE Mental Health
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Military Christmas traditions
celebrated at KCV
On December 18, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry hosted
their second annual Soldiers’ Christmas Dinner at the centre. It was a
cross between a formal Mess Dinner and Christmas Dinner. Corporal Chris
Smale was the youngest soldier to attend and Mr. Frederick Chennell was
the oldest soldier at 96! Mr Fred Lowther was a very close second at 95
years old. Twenty of our Elders attended the dinner along with some family
members, and five Patricias who are serving in the Canadian Forces. A total
of 55 people enjoyed a fabulous turkey dinner prepared by the staff of KCV
and served by volunteers and the management team of Kipnes. Photo (from
left to right): Warrant Officer Dave Schulz and resident Malcolm McNeill at
the dinner.
CCD celebrates ethnic diversity
CapitalCare Dickinsfield’s 3rd floor garden area was ablaze with color
and ethnic diversity on October 2 for a showcase of worldly fashions. The
entire Dickinsfield campus pulled together a myriad of culturally diverse
costumes and memorabilia representing over 30 different countries. The
international parade featured 50 different costumes modeled by residents,
volunteers, family members and staff. Close to 100 spectators watched the
event and were intrigued by the narration and musical accompaniment to
each costume. The recreation department would like to thank everyone who
pitched in with the event, including those who brought in outfits, the models
and particularly the staff who came in on their days off to be part of the
show! Photo: Centre Educator Jody Cook models a costume from Spain.
On December 14, the Kipnes Centre for Veterans welcomed the 15 Service
Battalion for their annual visit. Senator Claudette Tardiff and Member of
Parliament Laurie Hawn were special guests of the battalion, along with their
Honorary Colonel Ian Taylor, and Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Bob Wasylyshen.
The Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Cynthia Lenders, her soldiers,
sergeants, warrant officers, and officers had a great time of fellowship with our
Veterans. And of course everyone enjoyed the arrival of Santa! Photo: (from left
to right): OCdt Eliza Holst and Cpl. Tammy Hunking visit with a KCV resident.
Rob McConechy, Community Liaison Coordinator,
CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans
CCN Administrator jailed for charity
CapitalCare Norwood Administrator Penny Reynolds is led out of the centre in
handcuffs by Retired Chief Assistant Charlie Morland as staff look on. Penny
was “jailed” October 23 as a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society’s
annual Jail ‘N’ Bail event. Her “bail” was set at $1,200 and staff from across
CapitalCare contributed to her release by raising $1, 700. October marked
Penny’s first anniversary as administrator and the staff said they wanted to give
her something special so she would not forget the date. “The staff completely
caught me by surprise,” says Penny. “It was actually quite fun!’
Sandra Troughton, Volunteer Coordinator and Recreation Manager,
CapitalCare Dickinsfield
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Ask a Physician
Why are residents known to have
“Superbugs” not required to cover up?
In my visits to the nursing home, I’ve noticed that some of
the residents have “Superbugs” but we don’t make them
wear gowns and gloves like they do in the hospitals. I’m
afraid these germs will spread to my loved one. Shouldn’t
the nursing home be doing more to protect others from the
spread of these germs?
Let me first try to explain what these so called
“Superbugs” are. Usually we are referring to a couple of
common bacteria, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus,
that have become resistant to the antibiotics that usually
work quite well. The Staphylococcus, or Staph, that has
developed this antibiotic resistance is called MRSA. The
Enterococcus that has become antibiotic resistant is
called VRE. We call MRSA, VRE and some other bacteria
Antibiotic Resistant Organisms or ARO’s
An important point about these bacteria is that most
of us have Staph and Enterococcus living in or on our
bodies without causing any illness at all. We say that
we are colonized by these bacteria. Most residents
who have MRSA or VRE are only colonized by these
bacteria, the same way that they could be colonized by
the usual varieties of the same bacteria. The MRSA and
VRE bacteria are not any more contagious or any more
dangerous than the usual varieties. We do not treat
residents who are simply colonized with these germs
as the decolonization protocol may cause the resident
more harm. The bacteria may also become resistant to
the treatment we use for decolonization, making that
treatment less useful in the case of a real infection.
It can happen that a resident will get an infection from
MRSA or VRE. The infection may be minor like a pimple
or boil, or could be very serious. The physician, with
advice from an infectious disease specialist, will decide on
the best course of treatment in these cases.
As you noted, we approach these Antibiotic Resistant
Organisms differently in continuing care than in acute
care. There are a couple of reasons for this. One is that
a continuing care facility is a resident’s home, and we try
to balance precautions with a home-like setting.
We also know that residents with MRSA or VRE do not
present a danger to other residents or to health care
workers. It is a different story in the acute care hospital
where the patients are sicker and requiring more care.
If a resident is known to have an ARO, or is found to
have an ARO upon admission to continuing care, the
resident is assessed for the risk of transmitting the germ
to others. Residents would be considered low risk if
they are able to look after themselves somewhat, have
no open sores, and are able to use the washroom. Any
resident with MRSA or VRE may still come out of their
room as usual and be involved in usual activities with
other residents such as eating in the dining room. Staff
will wear gowns and gloves if they are doing direct care,
such as washing or dressing, to a resident with MRSA
or VRE.
The main protection against the spread of these
bacteria is hand washing. This is most important for
health care workers having contact with any resident,
whether the resident is known to have an ARO or not.
Dirty hands are by far the main way that these germs are
spread from one person to another. Anytime a resident
— or anything in their room — is touched, the hands must
be washed. The washing may be with soap and water,
or with the alcohol-based foam hand cleaner available
almost everywhere in our facilities. Visitors should be
reassured that it is perfectly fine to touch and hold a
resident. They just must remember to wash their hands
before and after their visit.
The main messages are that we do not need to be very
afraid of these germs, and that frequent hand washing
after contact with every resident will make the tiny risk
even smaller.
Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director, Medical Services
CapitalCare Corporate Services
Can personal care be stopped if I feel the
resident’s behaviour puts me at risk?
Ethel Ethics
In my work as a Health Care Aide, I recently was
involved in a very stressful situation. I was providing
care to a resident with advanced dementia when the resident tried to hit me.
I tried to calm the resident, but she continued to strike out. To protect myself, I
retreated and said I would come back later. However, a family member insisted
that I provide the care to her loved one that she needed and was entitled to and
threatened to complain to my supervisor if I didn’t. How should I have handled
the situation so that the resident received the care she deserved without
causing harm to myself?
Caring for a person suffering from advanced dementia is both rewarding
and challenging. It can be hard to communicate in the usual way with these
residents, and sometimes verbal and physical aggression towards other
residents and staff can occur. Care staff are frequently conflicted in how to deal
with this behaviour in residents. Ethically and professionally, they want to care
for these residents, but must also protect themselves. And the situation can be
complicated by the presence of family members who may be understandably
disturbed by what they see and hear, and may become quite concerned for the
welfare of their loved one.
Ethical challenges in situations like this can be examined based on a number
of principles, starting with that of beneficence, or “striving to do good.” In trying
to provide the necessary care to the resident, you met the test of this principle.
Another key principle is that of autonomy, meaning respect for the wishes
of the resident. Persons with advanced dementia often have limited ability to
communicate, so, while we may not know the reasons behind the resident’s
aggression, in this case it is fair to assume that she was not willing to receive
care at the time of the incident. Since the care was non-urgent, not providing it
under the stressful circumstances at the time was justified.
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Mark your calendars to attend:
The 13th Annual Long Term
Care Winter Conference at the
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge,
March 20-22.
Confirmed Speakers:
• Dr. Peter McCracken
• Dr. Jasneet Parmar
• Dr. Jean Triscott with Dr. Waugh
• Dr. Geoff Taylor
• Dr. Robert Brown
• Anne-Marie Böstrom
• Erik Banks Williams
Topics inlcude:
• Development of a standardized
model of capacity assessment
• Towards culturally responsive care
in dementia & end-of-life care
• Long term care in Sweden
• Tissue donation and honoring
patient wishes: Facts for end-oflife care providers
• Clostridium difficile.
• Wound care beds
Registration Fee: $160.00
To register, contact Carmen Tecún
Olmos at 780-448-2416 or email
carmentecunolmos@capitalcare.net.
To book your accommodation, call
the Jasper Park Lodge at
(1-800-441-1414) by February 17 to
receive the special conference rate
starting at $169/day (mention the Long
Term Care Winter Conference). One
booking per delegate please.
Finally, we need to consider the principle of nonmaleficence, or “doing no
harm.” In this case, the principle applies to the resident as well as to you in
your role as care staff. Given the resident’s level of agitation, there was a risk
of emotional and physical harm to her had you insisted on continuing the care,
especially because it was of a non-urgent nature and could be administered
later with no harmful consequences.
In terms of your own involvement, the situation carried some risk of physical
injury to you had you insisted on providing care to this resident. You had to
decide how far you should expose yourself to the risk of injury in trying to care
for a resident with difficult behaviours. Had you incurred an injury, you may have
had to take time off work to recover.
This would have resulted in increased
stress on your co-workers, potentially
causing harm to other residents
because of the extra workload on the
remaining staff.
In terms of the behaviour of the
family member, we need to remember
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Staff shortages easing; closed LTC
beds re-opening
A fall Hiring Fair held November 13 at CapitalCare Norwood has resulted
in the hiring of nearly 30 new employees and reduced the number of staff
vacancies to 129 across the organization, down from an all-time high of 234 in
October 2007.
Over 100 applicants attended the Fair and at least 50 people were
interviewed on site. “It was such a good turn out,” said Lolita Javate, Staffing
Resources Assistant at Norwood. “The people I interviewed were great
candidates who were not only qualified but had really applicable experience.”
As a point of interest, several Nursing Attendant candidates from Ontario
and Quebec attended the fair and many of those people were hired. CTV
news promoted the Hiring Fair and helped to spread the CapitalCare name
throughout the Edmonton area.
At the same time, Alberta Health Services reported a reduction in the number
of beds closed due to staffing shortages across the Capital region. Nine beds
remain closed as opposed to 102 bed closures in September 2007.
During this time, the staff vacancies in the continuing care sites also
decreased: RN (part-time) by 14%, LPN (full-time) by 29%, LPN (part-time) by
40% and Health Care Aide (part-time)
by 29%. The next Hiring Fair is scheduled
to take place this Spring.
In December, CapitalCare CHOICE
Norwood welcomed a new Centre Care
Manager. Dale Marshall comes from
Hamilton, Ontario and has over 15 years
experience as a Victorian Order of
Nurses visiting nurse and as manager
of the VON Day Program for the past 12
years.
Dale followed her husband to Alberta,
who had relocated here several months
earlier.
“There are lots of opportunities here in
health care,” says Dale.
Dale says she chose CHOICE because
it matched her experience in community
day programs and because “the model
Dale Marshall
really appealed to me.”
She says she was attracted to
CapitalCare because of its focus on person-centred care, not just for residents
and clients, but for staff as well. “CapitalCare as an organization really values
its staff,” says Dale. “The opportunities to keep learning on the job and to work
as part of an interdisciplinary team are very appealing.”
Natalie Zachuruk, Manager, Workforce Planning and Recruitment,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
Mark Your Calendar!
Annual
Employee Awards Evening
Thursday May 21
Fantasyland Hotel
Reception 7:00pm
Program 7:30pm
Reserve your tickets
Call 780.448.2421
Celebrating CapitalCare employees
Eight new health care aides graduated December 12, from an
accelerated training program that began in May and are now
working at CapitalCare sites. From left to right they are Nada
Shibley, Nelia Sagupied-Krausert, Samantha Ring, Rebecca
Morphy, Teresita Baira, Angela Gartner. Missing from the picture
are Lorraine Crawford and Amanda Ellis. The graduation took
place at the same location where they did their class work,
CapitalCare Dickinsfield. Thanks to all staff and managers at
Dickinsfield, Kipnes Centre for Veterans and Strathcona who
assisted these new HCAs to reach their goals. To find our more
about becoming a Health Care Aide visit www.carework.ca.
Farewell to...
...CapitalCare
Strathcona
Administrator,
Helen Shea, who accepted
the position of Case
Management Consultant
with Alberta Health Services
on Jan. 2. Helen joined
CapitalCare in 2002 as Care
Manager on unit 2CD at
CapitalCare Dickinsfield and
was appointed Administrator
of CapitalCare Strathcona
Campus on April 20, 2006.
Thank you, Helen, for your
contributions to CapitalCare.
You will be missed by your
colleagues throughout the
organization and at the
Strathcona Campus.
Helen Shea
Welcome back...
...cathie gillespie, who
was the Administrator at
CapitalCare Lynnwood. Cathie
has accepted a temporary
position for six months as
Administrator at CapitalCare
Strathcona.
Cathie Gillespie
Welcome...
...to all new residents, families, staff,
volunteers and donors who have joined
CapitalCare since the last issue of the
People and Progress newsletter.
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Couple celebrate 67 years of
marriage together at Lynnwood
On February 9, two residents of CapitalCare Lynnwood will celebrate their
67th wedding anniversary together in the same continuing care facility thanks to
a dedicated care manager, a caring social worker and a supportive family.
The story of how Else, 97, and her husband Elias Stefaniw, 92, came to be
together at Lynnwood was featured on Global TV News and will be shown at
the CapitalCare Foundation’s annual Valentine’s Gala February 11. The gala
theme is “celebrating love through the ages” and the Stefaniws certainly have
something to celebrate – being together again after a three-year separation.
The story started in 2005, when Else came to live at Lynnwood. According to
the couple’s daughter Lea Taylor, Elias “really missed her a lot” when she went
into continuing care. For three years, Lea, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis,
would dutifully drive her father to Lynnwood everyday so he could visit with his
wife. Lea would bring along a pot of coffee and a snack and they would sit in the
atrium and visit. “Dad would always ask, ‘Are you okay, Mama?’” says Lea.
In April 2008, Elias’ health also declined and he was admitted to continuing
care at the Edmonton General, located downtown. Elias insisted on continuing
his daily visits to his wife and Lea didn’t dare say no to driving him across town
to Lynnwood. She recalls her father’s anger and confusion when once, a few
years earlier, she and her husband Ray took a break for two days and Elias got
so worked up about missing his daily visits with his wife he ended up taking a
cab to Lynnwood.
After two weeks of the back and forth, Agnesa Lednicka, the Care Manager
on 4th Parker Pavilion, announced that she had made arrangements to bring
Elias to live at Lynnwood, in the same room as his wife. “Agnesa went the extra
mile to bring them together again,” says Lea. At Christmastime, Lea sent a
note of thanks to Agnesa and the care team on 4th Parker Pavilion. “We feel it
important they have some together time in their remaining years,” she wrote.
Lea continues to visit everyday at 1pm. Lea’s husband Ray, who is blind and
often accompanies her on her daily visits, credits the care team at Lynnwood
with saving his wife’s sanity. “(Lynnwood social worker) Jim Thompson was a
tremendous help, not only to my in-laws, but also to my wife and I,” says Ray. He
recalled how Jim helped him get through a tough time after the sudden death of
his guide dog. “He’s so caring,” echoes Lea.
Lea says mom is much happier now that she has her husband nearby. “He
caters to her every need,” says Lea. She says her dad, unlike her mom, speaks
both English and German, and doesn’t hesitate to call the care team if his wife
needs attention.
Happy together!
Elias and Else Stefaniw, married 67 years, are happy to be together at
CapitalCare Lynnwood, after a three-year separation.
Care manager Agnesa Lednicka has noticed the difference too. “Else used
to call out a lot, and would become agitated when staff couldn’t understand
her,” says Agnesa. “Now she has her husband and she feels more secure in her
surroundings.
Lea says her dad is doing better now too because he’s not alone. She says
her parents appreciate all the activities at Lynnwood, especially the musical
entertainment. They very much like the home-like atmosphere, especially the
atrium garden where they visit each day with their family.
Lea and Ray say they appreciate the work the CapitalCare Foundation does
in raising funds to enhance residents’ quality of life. Lea says she can’t imagine
a better place for her parents to spend their remaining days. “They are so well
looked after here, they don’t want for anything.”
Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
Front row (from left to right): Else and her husband Elias Stefaniw celebrate their first
Christmas together on 4th Parker Pavilion, CapitalCare Lynnwood, with their daughter
Lea and son-in-law Ray.
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