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INSIDE CEO Column--------------------------------------------- 2 Employee awards ------------------------------------3 Letters--------------------------------------------------- 4 Lynnwood Auxiliary marks 40 years ----------5 Ask a Physician----------------------------------------6 Ethel Ethics---------------------------------------------6 Volunteer appreciation-----------------------------7 Centre activities------------------------------- 8 & 17 Foundation Golf Classic page 9 New HCAs help ease staffing shortage page 22 In Celebration and Memory-------------------- 10 Donor List-------------------------------------------11-16 Aromas improve appetite, study shows......20 KCV’s cutest resident page 24 people&progress Dementia researcher arrives at KCV--------20 Scholarships and bursaries ---------------------21 International nurses arrive---------------------- 23 Looking great at 101 ------------------------------24 summer 2008 CapitalCare staff recognized at annual awards night Linking Generations Laurier House Strathcona resident Mary Overweel enjoys a visit by Rachel Demarko (left) and Talia Kustiak (right), two students involved in the Linking Generations program. On June 4, Linking Generations received the 2008 Minister’s Senior Service award. Strathcona has been involved with this one of a kind program since the fall of 2006. The program is designed to bridge the gap between seniors and youth by pairing junior high students with continuing care residents for lunchtime visits. Some of the visits can be very poignant—one student gained a surrogate grandparent for the duration of the school year. Other visits are casual and humorous — students discussing trendy hair and clothing styles and demonstrating current dance moves. “I am still personally amazed at how much these individuals enjoy each other’s company and how much they care for each other,” said Carol Parsons, Executive Director, Linking Generations Society. “What a wonderful platform we’ve created, a safe place for these generations to connect and to learn from each other.” Hanna Handreka, Manager, Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre & Recreation CapitalCare honoured its employees for their exceptional attendance and long service and its sites for their outstanding innovation at the annual Employee Awards May 15. For their long service, 108 employees who have from 15 to 30 years of service were recognized for the year 2007. CapitalCare’s CEO Iris Neumann joined Caroline Clark, Senior Operating Officer for Capital Health’s Community Care Services Division and a former employee of CapitalCare, in congratulating this year’s recipients “Those who received long service awards have something in common beyond years of service—it is a combination of qualities—dedication to the residents and clients we serve and determination to make a difference in their lives,” said Neumann. Bill Barnard, Maintenance Manager at CapitalCare Norwood, received special recognition for both 30 years of long-service and nearly 20 straight years of 100% attendance. This years awards marked the last year for what has been known as the 100% Club. CapitalCare also recognized innovations across its sites. These included: Continued on page 23 McConnell Place West marks 10th anniversary McConnell Place West celebrated the 10th anniversary of its opening on April 27 with a tea party for residents, families and staff. The official day of its opening was February 12, 1998. McConnell Place West was the second of CapitalCare’s three Alzheimer care centres to be built. It was modelled after McConnell Place North, Canada’s first residential care centre specifically designed to accommodate people with Alzheimer’s disease. In the photo, from left to right, Manager Gail Tymens, LPN Elda Glover and 97-year-old resident Mailing Address Winn Foster, who has lived at McConnell Place West since September 1999. Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: CapitalCare Corporate Services, #500, 9925-109 St., Edmonton, AB. T5K 2J8, P.M. #40009256 CapitalCare 1 leaders in continuing care About CapitalCare Located in Alberta’s Capital Health region, 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 in Edmonton and area. 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., a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Health. 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 September 30, 2008. 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, Dr. Doug Faulder, Tim Haak, Hanna Handreka, Sherie Hough, Jan Hrasko, Korene Kowaliuk, Carol MacDonald, Angelina Palmer, Shannon Pollard, Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin, Carolyn Taylor, Bev Thomas, Sandra Troughton, Deanna Van Soest, Nicole Van Velzen, Tara Walsh, Cindy Wilson, Leanna Wolgien, Shawna Young. 2 since last fall, Staff at capitalcare have been working extra hard during a period of intense labour shortages to deliver the same level of care you have come to expect of us. One of the most impressive qualities of our dedicated staff is their ability to keep smiling throughout their work day. Their smiles enrich the lives of our residents and clients and in turn, our residents and clients smile back. This is why CapitalCare has adopted the recruitment slogan, “Does Your Job Smile Back?” This summer, our staff have more reasons to smile. I am happy to share with you that we have seen a small reduction in vacancies for nursing and support services staff. These improvements are the result of many activities undertaken by management, staff and many others. I would like to share a few of them with you. Recruitment The Human Resource staff, together with the site management teams, has attended job and career fairs at NorQuest College, Centre High School, J. Percy Page High School, the CLPNA Conference and the Edmonton Garrison. They have also given presentations to 2nd and 3rd year nursing students at the University of Alberta and to Unit Clerk students at NorQuest College. We have been advertising extensively through the Internet, radio and T.V., newspapers, professional association journals, and schools/colleges/universities bulletins, and this spring began advertising on the EZ Rock 104.9 web site for a period of six months. In-house Health Care Aide (HCA) Training Program The objective of the program is to enable students to “learn while they earn” with practical experience available on site. This is a method of learning by example and direct experience that is a valuable accompaniment to classroom teaching. Ten students have completed the classroom portion of the in-house HCA training program. Two more offerings of the program have also started. Employee Incentive Programs Launched in July 2007, the Employees Referral Program has resulted in 107 eligible referrals and 27 hires. At the same time, we experienced a very positive response to an incentive program to work additional hours, resulting in 91 part-time employees receiving a cash incentive. Bursaries and Scholarships The CapitalCare Foundation provided a total of 16 bursaries worth over $11,000 this year. These bursaries will support employees to study for a variety of educational 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 Iris Neumann, CEO courses ranging from computer courses and high school upgrades to labour relations, Pharmacy Technician and Licensed Practical Nurse programs. As well, two scholarships worth $14,000 each have been awarded to two employees to cover the complete cost of a full Licensed Practical Nurse program. Why Work For CapitalCare? There are many advantages to becoming an employee of CapitalCare. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, along with a working environment that encourages and supports education and learning for all employees. There are opportunities for training, development and advancement, and access to scholarships and bursaries. Our values include a respectful workplace and a team environment! We Need Your Help... ... to get the word out to people you know who have an interest in nursing and you think would make good Health Care Aides. Then, we can assist them to fulfill their desire to help others and make a difference. At the same time they can earn an income in a job that has the potential for advancement. Continuing To Recruit We are fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate caregivers and support staff. We are equally fortunate to have the support of so many wonderful families. We continue to ask for your support as we continue with our recruitment efforts. We encourage family members to look for ways in which they can become more involved in the care of their loved one. The welcome mat is there for you! Together we are making a difference! 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 new vision, mission and values, and reflects our partnership with Capital Health. 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. Administrator Jennifer Williams (front row, right) and the staff of CapitalCare Grandview at the annual Employee Awards May 15. See story on front page. The list below reflects all employees who have from 10-30 years of service. Those with five and ten years of service were honoured at recognition events held at their centres throughout March and April. The photos below are of those employees with 30 years of service who attended the May 15 event. Long Service Awards 10 Year Awards Jafar Abedi Karen Abkilen Joanne Alderton-Francis Jean Aller Maria Alpajaro Mhay Belle Alquero Karin Ambler Sharon Andersen Jovito Andres Marieta Andres Julieta Aryee Wendy Baker Daniel Balantac Gilda Bancoro Angelito Baniqued Kathleen Bauer Lorene Bauer Agrifina Bautista Althea Bedeau Helen Boman Som Bouphasiri Concesa Broddy Betty Brost Jackie Brotherston Gloria Burger Mila Camerino Mary Jean Cas Elodie Clark Monica Clarke Robin Conway-Moller Janice Courchesne Tracey Courtepatte Shirley Cudney Zenaida Cuenca Susan Dahlgren Judith Dloughy Wilma Donald Denise Drake Cathy Edmundson Pauline Edwards Rachel Enockson Lisa Fasihi Annette Fennell Ninette Fernandes Anne Forge Diana Forst Johanna Fulangen Liz Gibson Raminder Gill Claudette Goh Jennifer Goulding Laurie Gouveia Lynn Hunchak Zinat Jadavji Avantika Kanani Susan Kelcher Marjorie Kissner Zenaida Knodel Alka Kumblathan Cheryl Letendre Carlene Lewis Joan Lewis Carrie Liu Celestina Magtanong Jacqueline March Debra McNeill Michael Mierau Elaine Miller Sheron Miller Colleen Mitchell Mercedita Monera Bonnie Moore John Moran Sue Narayan Iris Neumann Jocelyn Obaldo Carole Orr Hardip Parmar Kim Pederson Grace Peel Kathy Peralta-Almonte Opal Plummer Leonila Portugal Stephanie Prinsen Elsie Quioas Heidi Real Bonnie Repko Erlinda Reyes Edna Rice Wendy Richards Lee Anna Rocchio Brenda Rothwell Carmen Rowe Eleanor Santos Shelly Schooley Monica Scott Queenie Sharma Chris Sheppard Margaret Simpson Ann Sinclair Dina Somera Sandra Thwaites Lucy Tignor Barbara Toet Myrna Tolentino Huong Tran Susan Trudel Eva Turner Jim Tweddle Ivon Vera Karen Verhagen Brian White Elizabeth Wierzbicki Sandra Wilson Debbie Woloshyniuk Bernice Yakimyshyn Francia Zalameda Anna Zieba 15 Year Awards Elvesa Abia Jenny Andrew Azieb Asfaha Lory Baira Wanda Beaudoin Irene Breitkreuz Linda Brown-Wells Iris Burton Mary Castor Hilda Castro Yin Chan Kokila Chandra Sindula Collins Jeanne Concepcion Brenda Dietz Dawn Du Solange Emmanuel Amanda Flores Rita Geusebroek Urszula Gomula Marilyn Greenwood Pam Gulay Brenda Jacobson Shamsher Kang Aleksandra Mazurski Allan McInnes Marie McInnis Edna Monsod Margaret Nahorney Joyce Oman Yvonne Pacholuk Tracy Passey Georgette Patry Sislyn Phillip Catherine Prochnau Tania Travassos Moon Trueman Sylvia Wong 20 YEAR AWARDS Kyoko Ahmed Sharon Anderson Sandra Brolly Halina Cieply Lois Coburn Linda Deslauriers Don Dianocky Lisa Fitzsimmons Amete Ghebrehariat Frances Godkin Elsie Hefflick Sylvia Hudon Bernice Kyca Loretta Martin Valda Miller Frank Pasqual Milcha Pogue Claire Riley Sharon Ruffell Marianne Schneider Beata Soliman Gwen Tomlinson Anne Van Waes Lillian Watson Eva Webster Michael Wong 25 Year Awards Jose Algara Lynnette Barnett Gordon Becker Donald Bruce Fermin Dela Cruz Iolanda Dipanfilo Loris Duncan Lucille Edwards Char Grigel Rosie Javier Bonnie Kish Philomena Lloyd Monica Mark Helen Maw Cathie O’Kane Shernett Paes Klazina Peeters Nellie Picardal Victoria Ramos Darlene Richards Lynn Salanchy Sheri Seghers Heather Snaychuk Aurora Sobredo Theresa Stayko Lorraine Szepesi Angelina Torchia Shirin Utarid Gloria Valino Madeline Van de Pol Renee Volman Hung Wong Marie Yambao 30 Year Awards Bill Barnard Nieves Cortez Lucy Garcia Iris Lauman Meira Lyn-Cook Shawn McCreight Adrien Mortensen Toni Robinson Linda Volney Judy Whitehouse Fran Whitman 100% Club Awards 10 years Erna Johnson Carol MacDonald Sandy Quang Monica Scott Edna Wayan Liz Werner 15 years John Calder Lucy Lachacz Grant Sinclair 19 years Bill Barnard Bill Barnard CapitalCare Norwood Iris Laumann CapitalCare Lynnwood Shawn McCreight CapitalCare Lynnwood Adrien Mortensen CapitalCare Dickinsfield Fran Whitman CapitalCare Grandview 3 Letters To the staff of CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield I do not have adequate words to express my appreciation for the kindness and care you gave to my mother, Janet. As for myself, I know I could never have gotten through the past three years without your guidance and support. You are a wonderful group of special and gifted people. I’ll forever be indebted to you. God Bless! -Gail & Steven H. To Sheri Seghers, Care Manager, 3AB, CapitalCare Dickinsfield Sheri, just a few words to say thank you, thank you, thank you, to the personnel at Dickinsfield for the care and companionship shown to our mother Bessie for approximately four years. Having known what a lovely and caring lady our mother was, it’s not difficult to recognize this quality in others. We would like to especially acknowledge the sincere friendliness, care and compassion shown by the nursing staff and the recreation staff for involving mom in daily activities, which kept her busy, feeling useful and out of trouble (ha ha). Many thanks. May God bless you all! Sincerely yours, -Ernie D. To Jennifer Williams, Administrator, CapitalCare Grandview I was a recent patient of the Ortho Sub-acute unit. I wish to express my thanks for the excellent care I received from each and every one of PCU 43. My physiotherapist was so concerned I had the proper walker, that she exchanged mine, on her day off, for one better suited for me, for better results. I thank her for the excellent care and devotion; you can be proud of your staff at Grandview. -Joe O. To the staff of Laurier House Lynnwood We just want to say thank you for all you have done for Mom over the last five years. We appreciate your attention and your services. -Art, Pat, Jerry, Maureen T. & family -Dan & Mary D. To Penny Reynolds, Administrator, CapitalCare Norwood I served 28 years in the Army, mostly in a supervisory capacity, and never have I seen a better trained, disciplined, or organized group. It is a true pleasure to watch this team operate. Their motto must be: “Can I help you?” for that is what I constantly hear from every one of them at least several times a day. It is only with superior leadership that a team attains and maintains this superior standard. I wish to further compliment your team on its cleanliness. The entire building is cleaned from stem to stern everyday and is spotless. Your cleaning team just keeps going. I have never seen them idle. The meals are excellent, timely and well-served – all so very important to patient morale. In the military, no one rates the maximum ten out of ten; but your team does. Thank you for the superior care I have received here and please keep it up. It is actually a pleasure to be a patient here. Yours truly, -Gerry I. Photo: Gerry and his wife Liane enjoy a sunny June day in the garden at CapitalCare Norwood. 4 Ginger L. (right) with recreation attendant Kristy Hlady at the Kipnes Centre. To Sherry Schaefer, Care Manager, 2nd Fl, Kipnes Centre for Veterans Thank you so much for the care and concern you all have shown Mum since she was admitted. It is such a relief that she is no longer isolated and is safe. -Sandy S. & family -Larry L. & family To Christianna Maruyama, Care Manager, 2 Lynnwood Pavilion I am writing to offer my most sincerest thank you to you all in the care and attention of my loving wife Sandra (Sam). To you personally for all the time afforded me in our many talks, and to all the great girls who, with true professionalism and true dedication, went above and beyond the call of duty. In the many months, usually pretty well on a daily basis, I witnessed total devotion to the care and attention of my sweetie and in fact to all those in their care, even in some more difficult times. It takes a very special person to do the job required to care for your patients. I can’t say enough to express my thanks, and maybe I shouldn’t say this in this letter, knowing the girls were over taxed on some days due to the shortage of staff, maybe now as we gained more PCs in the last election they will find you more help (Ha Ha). Again my many, many, thanks, -Patrick H. To Iris Neumann, CEO, CapitalCare Hello, my name is Allan M., formerly a Maintenance Worker at Grandview and Strathcona. I unfortunately just recently had to resign my position for personal reasons after being with CapitalCare for just over 16 years. In June, 2006 I was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, taking some 18 months to recover sufficiently to return to work. During my hospital stay, my manager at Strathcona was a tremendous support to me, visiting many times, offering encouragement and cheering me up. On days that my wife was unable to visit, my co-workers at both Strathcona and Grandview came to see me, going way beyond the call of duty. CapitalCare is very fortunate to have managers of this caliber. When I finally was able to return to work on a modified schedule, my manager made sure that I wasn’t overdoing it, and made the job as easy for me as possible. I’ve moved away from Edmonton and am pursuing employment locally, but I will never forget my time at CapitalCare and the wonderful staff who make the organization what it is. Sincerely, -Allan M. To Team BASU, CapitalCare Lynnwood We cannot thank you enough for the ongoing care and support that you extended towards our father William. Your daily commitment towards our dad in preserving his dignity and well-being gave us peace of mind when our care alone could no longer support his needs. Over our visits with Dad, it was nice to get to know as many of you as possible and share conversations. You each brought special attention to our dad that he knew he could rely on. Thank you for being there when we needed you. Sincerely, -Leslie M. -Jackie V. & family Lynnwood Auxiliary marks 40th anniversary CapitalCare Lynnwood campus held an afternoon tea June 25 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Lynnwood Auxiliary. The Auxiliary began with six members and their first meeting was held on March 15, 1967. Their first title was “Women’s Auxiliary of the Lynnwood Auxiliary Hospital” and from the beginning, they were actively involved in holding teas for the residents for special events. Two days after their first meeting, the Auxiliary held its first event —a St. Patrick’s Day celebration— on March 17, 1967! There are many highlights over the past 40 years. The Auxiliary has hosted teas for various special occasions and bazaars on a regular basis. The Lynnwood Auxiliary was the first Auxiliary of Hospital District 24 (now CapitalCare) to have a male Auxiliary member, Sten Gunderson, join in 1977. The Gift Shoppe first opened in 1981 and has been a hit ever since! It has been open four hours a day, six days a week since it began. Another highlight was in 1981 when the Auxiliary All 14 members of the Lynnwood Auxiliary gather for a celebration to mark their 40th anniversary. catered refreshments for the first wedding between residents. In 1986, they helped a resident’s dream come true – they paid the travel expenses for the resident to go to Hawaii. Their donations over the years have included electric beds, decorative quilts, patio renovations, equipment for physiotherapy, support of recreation activities and much more. Currently there are 14 members involved in the Auxiliary. Their combined years of service are over 252 years! These 14 members have provided over 37,000 hours at the centre. They have meetings from 9:30 am – 11:30 am on the second Tuesday of each month from September to June. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Volunteer Services at CapitalCare Lynnwood at 780-496-2558. Leanna Wolgien, Volunteer Coordinator, CapitalCare Lynnwood Retired staff breathe new life into greying Auxiliaries Lynnwood unit Clerk Iris Lauman had barely been retired before she was back with the organization she’d worked for 30 years — this time as the newest member of the Lynnwood Auxiliary. “I wasn’t ready to retire,” laughs Lauman, who at 66 is also the Auxiliary’s youngest member. “Lynnwood is so much a part of me, I need to be here.” That’s music to the ears of Corrie Van Soest and Elsie Irvine who have both spent over 30 years with the Lynnwood Auxiliary. In recent years, the pair have dedicated their time to the Gift Shoppe, but both say they are putting in many more hours than they used to because of fewer members joining the Auxiliary. “Volunteers aren’t as easy to get anymore,” says Iris Lauman Irvine, the Gift Shoppe Coordinator. She recalls how members used to put in one or two shifts a month at the Gift Shoppe; now they are working every week. “I’m here every Wednesday,” says Van Soest, who started volunteering with the Auxiliary in 1976. VanSoest had young children at home and like so many women of her generation, did not work outside the home. She would assist residents with medical appointments, go on outings to the swimming pool and do crafts on Tuesday afternoons. From the early days, she would help out in the Gift Shoppe, knitting slippers and lap robes that could also be sold in the Gift Shoppe or at one of the many bazaars the Auxiliary hosted. “Nowadays, there are more parents working outside the home and so we have a harder time getting new members,” says Van Soest. Another factor hampering the Auxiliary’s efforts to find new members is that seniors are more active after retirement. They travel and are more involved in organized activities for seniors. Iris Lauman says she joined a senior’s group after retirement too, but with two hip replacements, she’s looking forward to a less “active” retirement. “I’m looking forward to working in the Gift Shoppe and assisting with tea parties for the residents,” says Lauman. “Most of all, I’m really looking forward to visiting with the residents and just being friends with them. It’s all about the relationships.” Irvine says she’s hopeful that more retiring health care workers will, like Lauman, consider volunteering in health care. “We’re getting old,” says Irvine. “We have two members over the age of 85. We’re getting to the point where we’ll need continuing care ourselves.” In addition to the Lynnwwod Auxiliary, CapitalCare has active auxiliaries at Dickinsfield, Grandview and Norwood, and volunteers are needed at all centres. For more information on volunteering with CapitalCare, please contact the volunteer coordinator at the centre nearest you or visit our web site at www.capitalcare.net. Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services From left to right: Elsie Irvine and Corrie Van Soest in the CapitalCare Lynnwood Gift Shoppe. Norwood Auxiliary raises $10,000 for new bus From left to right: Norwood Administrator Penny Reynolds accepts a cheque for $10,000 from Sheila MacKay, President of the Norwood Auxiliary. Norwood is one of several centres raising money for new resident buses. 5 Ask a Physician Why do the elderly get skin wounds and what can be done about them? My brother is in a nursing home and now he has developed a big open sore on his backside that won’t heal. How can this happen? What can be done about it? When our skin is healthy it is a remarkable and vital part of our body. Our skin protects us, stretches over our joints, and can heal itself when it is cut or injured. Unfortunately, many residents in long term care have skin that is always at risk of injury and is slow to heal when it is injured. It sounds like your brother has developed a pressure ulcer. In medicine an ulcer is any hole in something that should not have a hole in it. In this case, it is the skin. You may also hear doctors and nurses referring to a pressure ulcer as a wound. Pressure ulcers may develop on anybody when the pressure on an area of skin is more than the skin can endure. In many of our residents the skin can not endure much pressure at all due to problems that they may have such as poor circulation caused by diabetes, smoking, or hardened arteries. There may also be excessive pressure on one small area of skin when a patient is immobilized due to paralysis or a serious medical condition. Once a pressure ulcer has occurred it may be difficult for the body to heal the wound when the skin has poor healing abilities, as in an elderly person, someone with poor nutrition, or when there is difficulty in getting pressure off the affected area. A lack of normal bowel or bladder function will of course affect wound healing as well. Our staff at CapitalCare assess all residents for their risk of developing skin problems, especially pressure ulcers. Special precautions and pressure relieving beds are used when a risk is found. Bedside staff watch for early signs of skin problems on all residents so that steps can be taken before a serious problem develops. Once a wound of any type is present, a plan to promote skin healing is made, with advice from all members of the health care team working together as a Wound Care Team. The physician and pharmacist look at medical or surgical treatments that may help healing. Occupational and physical therapists assess mobility and pressure issues. The dietitian may suggest nutritional changes to promote healing. Of the many different types of dressings available, the nursing staff will decide on the best type for each wound and each resident. The progress of the wound healing is monitored frequently and consistently. In your brother’s case, the health professionals on the Wound Care Team can work with you on a plan for healing and advise you on the prognosis. They can also answer any skin care questions that you may have. On a final note, we know from our experience that even with the best prevention and best treatment, wounds may still occur and may not ever heal. On the bright side, there is a lot of research and education happening right now to help us all solve this problem. Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director of Medical Services, CapitalCare Should you have surgery to prolong life when you’re already dying of dementia? Ethel Ethics My father has dementia and lives in a nursing home. Now we have found out that he has a problem with a valve in his heart, and only surgery can fix it. Problem is, surgery may make his dementia worse. Without surgery, we have been told, my father’s heart will fail within two years. We cannot decide whether to have the surgery. This is a common dilemma amongst our residents with dementia and those with other chronic illnesses. The basic scenario is the occurrence of a new problem, such as a heart condition, in addition to a chronic problem that is already fatal, such as dementia. This represents an ethical dilemma as there may be conflicting, and valid, values within your family, or even within your own mind. On one hand, you want your father to have the same treatment that any person with a similar heart problem would want, but on the other hand, you do not want to subject your father to the pain and risk of surgery when he is slowly dying of dementia. Remember that in this situation there is no right decision, and nobody can tell you exactly what you should do. Every person and every family in the same situation will look at things slightly differently and make a decision that is based on their own values and beliefs. There are a lot of factors that make a decision like this difficult, so I will try to outline some things for you 6 and your family to think about that may simplify things a bit. First, make sure that you are well informed about the medical problems. What is the prognosis with or without surgery? How likely is the surgery to be successful? What is the risk of surgery, and could it possibly make things worse rather than better? Secondly, consider what your father would decide for himself if he could. Even if your family has to make the decision for him, perhaps he can still guide your decision to some extent. Perhaps he has put something in writing, or had talked about it when he was healthier. Try to think of what he would want if he could still tell you. Thirdly, consider your father’s quality of life. At an early stage of dementia when a person is not very impaired, increased longevity may be a realistic goal. At a late stage of dementia when a person is severely impaired, the prolongation of life may be less desirable. Will there be more pain or suffering one way or the other? What are the plans for the relief of pain or for the provision of comfort? This can be a stressful time for families. I hope that your family can reflect on all of this calmly and make a decision that they will look back on with satisfaction. Ethel Ethics Long Term Care Winter Conference CapitalCare presented the 12th annual Long Term Care Winter Conference at the Jasper Park Lodge March 9-11. Dr. Robin Fainsinger, Clinical Director of the Regional Palliative Care Program, presented the topic of End of Life Care Pathways. A model pathway has been developed in Liverpool, England. Dr. Fainsinger described how a pathway could enhance care at the end of life. Bernadette Workun, Infection Control Practitioner for CapitalCare, gave a report on an outbreak of Influenza B in a CapitalCare facility and how prompt and diligent efforts were successful in controlling the outbreak. Dr. Lalith Satkunam, Director of the Adult Spasticity Clinic at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, aided by his clinic staff, gave a multimedia presentation explaining the concept of spasticity in persons with various neurological disorders. Dr. Satkunam provided insight into the role of Botox and implantable Baclofen pumps in the management of spasticity. The Glenrose Spasticity Clinic booth was a hit with delegates looking for more information on this condition. Dr. Leon Kagan, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Alberta, talked on the timely topic of the use of psychotropic medications in continuing care. Always a popular speaker at the conference, Dr. Kagan gave a good review of appropriate psychotropic prescribing. Dr. Catherine Olson, an Edmonton-area family physician, gave a presentation and showed a video on foot care in the elderly, based on her interest and provision of foot care to patients at the Royal Alexandra and Glenrose hospitals. Crowd favourite Dr. Peter McCracken, Professor Emeritus of Geriatric Medicine, closed the conference by speaking on dementia and the progress made to this point in understanding it. He discussed how the brain cell is harmed with dementia and how future treatments will hopefully target these basic problems. Delegates and their family members also enjoyed a wine and cheese reception on Friday and a gourmet banquet dinner on Saturday. Free time was spent exploring Jasper, skiing at Marmot Basin or visiting the Columbia Icefields. The conference was generously sponsored by the following pharmaceutical companies: Sanofi-Aventis, Allergan, Abbott Laboratories, Janssen-Ortho, Lundbeck Canada, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Canada, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Next year’s conference is March 20-22, 2009 at the Jasper Park Lodge. Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director of Medical Services, CapitalCare Your turn... We want to hear from you. What are your concerns? Please send your questions to: Ask the Experts c/o The Editor — P&P Newsletter CapitalCare 500, 9925-109 St. Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 E-mail: info@capitalcare.net CapitalCare shows appreciation for its many dedicated volunteers CapitalCare volunteers were treated to a wonderful evening of entertainment, decadent desserts and camaraderie at the annual Volunteer Appreciation event on April 29. As the volunteers arrived at Fantasyland Hotel Ballroom they were greeted by the delightful and graceful sounds of harp music provided by Bev Ross. Kind words of appreciation were shared by CEO Iris Neumann, with the remainder of the evening being filled with wonderful entertainment. The Ukrainian Cheremosh Society, a world-class Ukrainian dance company brought amazing entertainment to our stage and Casey’s Dance Centre dancers, lead by Krysta Brown, performed a jazzy tap dance number. The Alberta Heartland Chorus, a women’s a cappella group, thrilled us with several ‘oldies’ sung in fourpart barbershop harmony. The volunteers sipped punch, enjoyed great desserts, visited with old friends and made some new ones. A special thank you goes out to our staff who volunteered their time to make this a very special event. I would also like to thank CapitalCare and the CapitalCare Foundation for their generous donation of door prizes. From left to right: CapitalCare Strathcona volunteers Ina Matheson, Elaine Stewart, a guest and Joan Graham enjoy dessert at the annual Volunteer Appreciation event. Sandra Troughton, Manager, Volunteer Services and Recreation, CapitalCare Dickinsfield Dickinsfield Auxiliary: a gift that keeps on giving The dickinsfield Ladies Auxiliary grace the halls of the care centre with their presence. They manage the Tuck Shop, help with resident birthday parties, special events and are “fund-raisers extraordinaire.” Their latest project has been refurbishing the two guest rooms used by resident family members when visiting from outof-town. Their generosity includes purchasing new hide-a-beds, small refrigerators, drapes with matching pillows and flat screen TVs. The Auxiliary also assisted us with renovating the main floor lounge. This included new furniture, a bookcase with a fireplace and lovely art work. As well, they support the recreation department each year with entertainment donations. This summer our residents are going to have fun with the recently purchased Nintendo Wii. What a wonderful present! A couple of upcoming projects the Auxiliary are considering include purchasing another Princess AirChair and an Arjo walker for the physiotherapy department. The Ladies Auxiliary are truly a blessing to our residents, their families, and our staff. Dickinsfield thanks you for volunteering, fundraising and supporting us in so many ways! Sandra Troughton, Manager Volunteer Services and Recreation, CapitalCare Dickinsfield From Left to right: Auxiliary member Anne Sawka presents an oil painting to Francine Drisner, Administrator, CapitalCare Dickinsfield. The paintings are the artwork of Anne’s late husband Ted Sawka. MPN volunteers celebrate 55th anniversary Theresa and Rudy Chowaniec, volunteers since the opening of McConnell Place North in 1995, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at the centre on June 24. The celebration provided residents with an authentic opportunity to reminisce about one of the most important days of their lives. The excitement began when each resident received a formal invitation. Everyone dressed in their best attire and the ladies wore decorated floral hats. Each guest signed Theresa and Rudy’s original guest book and viewed their original photos. Our volunteer pianist, Lil Stefner, played their original wedding love song as residents, staff and all the Chowaniec family, their children, grandchildren and their newborn great-grandson awaited the couple walking to the altar, hand-inhand, on petals sprinkled by a flower girl. Rev. Jim Holland from Sacred Heart Church, who celebrates mass on a monthly basis for our residents, officiated the renewal of wedding vows. Theresa wore her original wedding dress, and topping off the two tiered wedding cake was the original topper of two doves holding up a wedding band. The wedding flowers were pink and white as they were 55 years ago. After 13 years of dedicated volunteering at McConnell Place North, Theresa announced her retirement; Rudy is still contemplating! Summer Youth Volunteer Coordinator Kelsey Wrightson captured the ceremony in pictures so the residents can relive the event over again. Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin, Leisure-Volunteer Coordinator, McConnell Place North 7 CCD artist wins award Dickinsfield resident Louis O’Coffey won the Jane Cameron Award, given by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, to a Canadian artist with Down Syndrome. He was invited to Ottawa for the presentation, but opted instead, to have a small ceremony at Dickinsfield. The presentation took place on June 19. The award comes with a $500 cash prize. Louis takes art classes at the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts. CCL brings outdoors in Lynnwood residents went camping — in their own building — March 20, thanks to some creative staging by the recreation department staff. The residents were treated to various camping games, smores and hot chocolate, as well as a campfire sing-along. In the photo above, residents are fishing for gold and hoping to catch a “big one” (toonie prizes). Mary Bartko expressed her enjoyment in a letter to Administrator Cathie Gillespie. “I enjoyed the activity so much I almost forgot about my disability, ” she wrote. CCN’s newest centenarian Veterans Minister visits KCV Canada’s minister of veterans affairs, the Honourable Gregg Thompson, pauses for coffee with Kipnes Elder John Jackson during a visit to the Veterans Centre April 23. The Minister was in Edmonton to announce a partnership with Capital Health for an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) clinic to open here next spring. The OSI clinic will provide specialized mental health services. Clients include Veterans, Canadian Forces members and eligible RCMP members and their families, living with service-related operational stress injuries—including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression or addiction. 8 Norwood celebrated the 100th birthday of resident Violet Bailey April 23. Administrator Penny Reynolds sent the following good wishes on behalf of staff: “Dear Mrs. Bailey, You are an inspiration to each one of us! We know you have experienced many changes throughout your life, and you have provided great wisdom, and have loved dearly. You and your family are very special to us and it is our hope that this day is filled with happiness, joy and great contentment. It has been said that, ‘There is nothing that makes its way more directly into the soul than beauty,’ and Mrs. Bailey, you are beautiful to all of us!” Gilead Charity Golf Classic best ever — raises $44,000+ From left to right: CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann accepts a cheque for $40, 645 from Matt Colomb, General Manager/Senior Plant Director, Gilead. Jim Razzo (centre), winner of the first-ever Hole-in-One, is flanked by Derek Gibson (left) and Mario Scrivano (right) from Morgex Insurance. Title sponsor Exclusive Hole Sponsors Allwest Commercial Furnishings Ltd. Associated Communication Edmonton Journal EIL Environment Services Fantasyland Hotel K-Bro Linen Systems Melcor Developments PCL Construction Management Stryker Canada Univar Canada Ltd. Hole Co- Sponsors Alberta Blue Cross Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering Behrends Bronze Inc. Cohos Evamy Eco Technica Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. Oncore Services Peridot Medical SCA Personal Care Solution 105 Source Medical Tempo Electrical Contractors Unisource Canada Inc. Hole in One Prize Sponsors Aon Reed Stenhouse Morgex Insurance Group Western Truck Body Manufacturing The CapitalCare Foundation’s 12th annual tournament, held June 2 at The Links in Spruce Grove, was our best ever. We raised $44,080 for Alzheimer care at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans, an increase of 30% over last year. Another highlight from this year’s tourney was the first ever Holein-One. Jim Razzo, from Russell Foods, won 100,000 Air Miles, generously provided by Morgex Insurance. The Foundation Board of Directors, Iris Neumann CEO, CapitalCare and the Foundation staff wish to express our sincere appreciation to all of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made this day so successful. A special thank you goes out to Matt Colomb, Board Director and golf committee chair for having Gilead be our title sponsor for the past three years. Their support has enabled us to grow our tournament proceeds. Cindy Wilson, Fund Development Officer, CapitalCare Foundation From left to right: The winning team of Dr. Paul Puszczak, Dr. Doug Elkow (team captain), Don Pearce and Bob Kent (missing from photo). Thank-you Gift to Golfers Gilead Barbeque Luncheon Sponsor NorQuest College Golf Cart Fleet Rental Sponsor Mercer Human Resources Consulting Breakfast Sponsors SYSCO Edmonton & ConvaTec Lunch on the Course Russell Foods Pizza & Beer Sponsor Boston Pizza Putting Competition Sponsor Varscona & Metterra Hotels on Whyte Volunteer Shirt Sponsor The Sign Cellar Volunteer Lunch Sponsors RICOH Office Supplies & Whitson Contracting Registration Package Sponsor Nevada Bob’s Golf - Calgary Live Auction Sponsors Abbey Flowers Burnstad Consulting Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation Edmonton Police Service Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Joan Healey Peace Hills Insurance Silent Auction Sponsors After 8 Flooring Alberta Ballet Art Beat Gallery and Framing CapitalCare Edmonton CapitalCare Foundation Cleo’s at Kingsway Con Boland Team Christenson ( L-R): Felicia Morin, Karen Balchin, Roz Shephard, Julianna Cantwell, winners of the best outfit award. Dianne Pearce Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Fantasyland Hotel Fifth Avenue Interiors Guy Anderson HBC Foundation Hemisphere Engineering Jackson Extraordinary Custom Framing Miller Thompson Molly Warring Mountain Park Lodges Ray Ulan RICOH Canada Inc. Special Events Rentals The Brick Competition Prize Sponsors Alberta Continuing Care Association Awards Unlimited Bacardi Canada Edmonton Petroleum Club Energrated Systems Johnson & Johnson Nail Magic Nevada Bob’s Calgary Normand’s Restaurant Pencil Point Sturgeon Valley Golf Club The Creperie Restaurant The Links at Spruce Grove The Sign Cellar Prize Sponsors Alberta Blue Cross Allegros Restaurant ARJO Art Gallery of Alberta ATB Financial ATCO Gas Blue Flame Kitchen Audreys Books Bindery Overload Bosch Kitchen Centre Capital Packers Citipage Company’s Coming Copper Pot Restaurant Delnor Construction EZ Rock Field Law Franklin Templeton Investment Corp. Goldbar Contractors Golf Town Impress Corporation Interhospital Ambulance International Wine Cellars K- Bro Linen Systems Kalmar Designs Kipnes Centre for Veterans Kraft Canada Lux Steakhouse & Bar Marguerite Rowe McCallum Printing Group Mirabelle Restaurant NorQuest College OC Tanner Riley’s Sorrentino’s Restaurant TD Commercial Banking The Westin Edmonton WOW Factor Deserts 9 Donations received In Celebration and Memory from January 1 to June 30, 2008. Philip Arlette Joe Diffendal Ted Kopyn Ina Osborne Antonina Sowa Olga Ball Gladys Duncan Victoria Kreitz John Pelensky Fred Stapley Rosa Bazzarelli Leon Gervais Jean Kuzio Fioretta Peruch John Stetsko Rod Bell Dougals Gibbs Marie Leeves Katie Poeter Bill Stift Albertina Benoit Richard Ginther Frank Lucas Dean Primmer Frances Sutherland Henri Benoit Frederick Green Jake Martens William Ritchie Irving Switzer Eleanor Blond James Gregson Dr. John McCaw Emily Roberge Murray Tanchuk Henry Bramley Tibor Hackel Robert McEwen Henry Routier Muriel Thieson Fay Burke Clement Harke Alec McKay Rose Ruptash Norman Topilko Joyce Butterworth Violet Harrington Lee McNeill Helen Sanders Michelle Tussman Kenneth Campbell Anna Hnatiuk Thomas McVeigh Violet Schoen Chris Vaage Cecil Chappell Gordon Holgate Sharon Melnychuk Bonnie Schreyer Lien Ai Van Gordon Cox Art Houck Paul Miles George Schuldhaus Alvin Vanberg Helen Coyle Mike Hrycun Alexandra Moroziuk Olga Schultz Peter Vest Harold Craik Katherine Huculak Allan Moxham Michael Shandro Keith Watt Geraldine Dartnell Robert Hunter Stanley Nichol Peter Sharp Vera Weir Jessie E. Day Avis Johnston Jean Nielsen Nick Sherstabetoff Irene Wheeler Earl Dear Naoyoshi Kawawada Evelyn Odishaw Gladys Soch Rose-Marie Zaboroski News and notes from the CapitalCare Foundation Cushman & Wakefield realtors and their clients raise $22,135 for Alzheimer care research Murry Osborne and the realtors of Cushman & Wakefield hosted the annual Masters reception at the Blair Oko Golf Academy in Edmonton on April 9. Throughout the evening the Cushman & Wakefield clients play golf, test the latest golf equipment, eat great food and contribute through purchases made in the live and silent auction. This year’s proceeds surpassed $22,000. Over the past four years, over $50,000 has been raised. The funds raised allow CapitalCare to conduct research aimed at improving care practices and facilities for persons with Alzheimer disease. Our research is shared with other providers across Canada, extending the benefit well beyond the Edmonton community, and reinforcing CapitalCare’s reputation as leaders in continuing care. At CapitalCare we appreciate very much this continued commitment to raise funds through this very special event. This Cushman & Wakefield client appreciation event has grown into a wonderful evening of fun and a great way to support continuing care practices in our Edmonton community. The CapitalCare Foundation and CapitalCare Planning and Research extend their sincere thanks to Cushman & Wakefield staff and clients for organizing and contributing at this great event. Share a Smile The spring Share a Smile campaign fundraising efforts supported by you has raised $33, 345 to date. These funds will be used for special equipment, financing programming activities, supporting the purchase of wheelchair accessible buses and improve the homelike environment and comforts at all our centres. On behalf of the administrators, managers, the residents and clients of CapitalCare we thank you for “sharing a smile” with us all. Christmas Lights Campaign a great success. This year’s Light a Tree campaign raised a total of $68,000. Your donations go to each centre’s greatest area of need supporting our residents. Each of the centres identified a special item they would like to purchase toward resident comforts such as specialty rehab equipment, electric beds, outdoor furnishings, fireplaces and other finishing touches. On behalf of the CapitalCare Foundation, Board of Directors, residents and clients of CapitalCare, we extend a warm and sincere thank-you for your generosity. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can improve the lives of residents at the centre of your choice, please contact Cindy Wilson at 780-448-2424. Cindy Wilson, Fund Development Officer, CapitalCare Foundation 10 From left to right: Tim Haak, Director of Fund Development for the CapitalCare Foundation, accepts a cheque for $22,135 from Murry Osborne of Cushman & Wakefield. Upcoming Events August 23 — Tanks and Tags Road Race and Family Fun Walk The 5th annual Tanks and Tags Road Race takes place Saturday August 23, at the Edmonton Garrison. Race time is 9:30 a.m. This family event has something for everyone. For runners, the 10K road race is a flat and fast course and a chiptimed event. Walkers can register for the 5K family fun walk, and for the kids there’s a 1K kids run. Everyone who registers gets a free T-shirt and a chance to win a tank ride! Entry fees are waived if you get $100 or more in pledges. A postrace military-style pancake breakfast will be served by the Garrison’s famous “flying kitchen.” Tanks and Tags has always been more than a race – it’s an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a morning of fun and fitness in support of a cause near and dear to our hearts – improving the quality of life of residents at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Register online @ www.runningroom.com. September 5 — “Silly Socks” Golf Tournament for Staff, Family and Friends This year’s 22nd annual golf tournament for CapitalCare staff, families and friends will take place Friday September 5th at the Sandpiper Golf Course in St. Albert. Tee off is at 3:00 p.m. for a fun round of 9 holes, best ball format. Dinner will follow with competition prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds will support staff by providing funds for educational bursaries through the Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund. The tournament is limited to 44 golfers. Cost is $60 for 9 holes of golf and includes a golf cart, steak BBQ dinner and silent auction. Or, for $25, you can attend the steak BBQ dinner and silent auction only. To register, contact Patti Ballance at 780-496-2480 or pattiballance@capitalcare.net. Donors We are very grateful to the following Donors for their contributions to the needs of CapitalCare residents and clients from January 1 to June 30, 2008. 15 Service Battalion Balanecki, Mary Boucher, Gerard Boucher, Angela Carleton, Westley 700 Wing (City of Edmonton) Ball, Beatrice A. Bourget, Loren Bourget, Patricia Carleton, William Carleton, Doris Aaron, Robert Balwin Sportsmen Club Boutilier, Ken Carson, Donald Carson, Thelma Achtymichuk, Frances Bamber, Mervin Bamber, Gloria Bowen, Elsie Carter, Gerald Carter, Betty-Ann Adam, Reginald T. Adam, Catherine Bandur, John Bandur, Valerie Bowen, Greg Bowen, Diane Casson, Edgar Adamant Energy Inc. Barclay, Deidre Bowers Medical Supply Company Celebrating the Challenges Agbi, Charles Mulvihill, Jane Barels, Donna Boychuk, Kenneth Boychuk, Carol Chan, Anthony Chan, Violet Agrium Barnes, James A. Hurst, Patricia Boyle, Florence Chappell, Anna V. Alberta Blue Cross Barton, R. T. Bradbeer, Julie Bradbeer, Ross Chappell, Fred Chappell, Sherry Alberta Cancer Foundation - Staff Bass, Willis Brady, Margaret Chappell, J. Stan Alberta Continuing Care Association Bateman, Rose Bateman, James Braham, Iva Charest, Gertrude Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission - Information Systems Bator, Edward Brandabura, Irene Charest, Roger Charest, Marjorie Baumgartner, Rose Baumgartner, Peter Brandly, William Brandly, Trudy Chauvet, Louis Chauvet, Maureen Baxter, William Baxter, Gladys Breadner, Barry Breadner, Angela Cheney, Rose Bazian, Donald Bazian, Mildred Brennan Communications Ltd. Cheremshynski, David Bazzarelli, Emilio Bazzarelli, Matilde Brenneis, Shane Brenneis, Marilyn Cheremshynski, Audrey Beaton, Joyce E. Brenner, Bonnie Cheremshynski, Helen Beattie, Steuart Brochu, Marion Chernecki, Mike Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering Brooks, Bruce Brooks, Cindy Cherney, William Beaudry, Normand Beaudry, Priscilla Brookwell, Leslie Beckett, Don Beckett, Sharon Brososky, Bradley Raman, Roxanne Cherwoniak, John Cherwoniak, Stephanie Bedry, Shirley A. Brown, Arnold Brown, Letitia Beedle, John Brown, Art Brown, Barb Behrends Bronze Inc. Brown, Graham Brown, Joan Bell, W. Alan Bell, Alice Brown, Larry Brown, Janet Belore, Isabella Brownlee, Karen Benson, Lydia Bruce, Jean M. Bensussen, Shelley Bruce, W.N. Berg, Lillian Bryan, Dennis Berry, Wallace T. Budney, Cecilia Chornowol, Walter Chornowol, Barbara Bertles, Frances Buffel, Vera Chowne, Isabel Beveridge, Isabella Burke, J.D. Burke, Esther M. Chrapko, Glen Chrapko, Marjorie Beveridge, Margaret Burnett, Violet Christenson Developments Ltd. Bey, Mary Burrell, George Burrell, Ann Christie, Judy Bice, Helen Butcher, Albert Chung, Shiuh Fui Bidlock, Peter Bye, Emma H. CIBC Gateway Boulevard Bielech, John Bielech, Sophie Cadogan, Gladys P. Clark, C. Janet Bilyk, Rhonda Caharel, Therese Clark, Marion Binns, Florence Caine Enterprises Limited Clarke, Bruce Clarke, Maude Birks, John Calgary Foundation Clarke, Edith May Bissett Investment Management Calhoun, Gilbert Calhoun, Pauline Clarke, Olive Black, Shirley Campbell, James Campbell, Maureen Clayton, Richard C. Blackwood-Malayko, Kimberly Campell, Grant Campbell, Fannie Clegg, Charles E. Clegg, Freda B. Blake, Kenneth Blake, Kerry Campus Alberta Applied Psychology Counselling Initiative Coffin, John Coffin, Gail Alberta Treasury Branch Albright, Maxine Alexander, Gerald Allan, Alex Allan, Joanne Allen, Robert B. Allwest Commercial Furnishings Almond, Anna Maria Aloisi, Marjorie Al-Terra Engineering Ltd. Amelio, Nicola Anderson, Estelle M. Andrew, Norma Anhel, Dennis Anhel, Gloria Antonello, Gino Antonello, Silvana Aplevich, Dwight Dr. Aplevich, Patricia Arlette, Elizabeth Armor Machines & Manufacturing Ltd. Armstrong, Dorothy Armstrong, Kenneth D. Arnold, Olive H. Arnold, William Arrison, Ralph Ash, S. Gordon Ash, Margaret A.J. Associated Communications Inc. Astle, William J. Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Aylwin, Helena Babchuk, Sonja Babiuk, Marie Bachinsky, Jean A. Bagby, Margaret Bahrey, Jocelyn F. Bailey, Abigail Bailie, Dale Bailie, Stuart Bain, Marjorie Baker, Doreen Baker, Jean Louis Baker, Judy Lee Blatt, Kenneth Blatt, Sandra Bochan, Jerry Hupka, Vicky Bomerlan, Florence Bookham, Ernest Bookham, Mary Boren, Beverley A. Borle, Eloise Bosch, Pauline Capital Health Capital Packers Inc. Cheston, J. Stan Cheston, Gladys E. Chichak, Leanne Children’s Care Centre Society of Rural Strathcona Childs, H. Jack Childs, Margaret Chmilar, Patricia Chopko, Harold Chopko, Mary Coggles, Laura Coglan, L. Jean CapitalCare Corporate Services - Staff Colchester & District Agricultural Society CapitalCare Dickinsfield Auxiliary Collins, Mary E. CapitalCare Norwood Auxiliary Collins, Quintin Collins, Victoria Cargan, Michael J. Cargan, Phyllis Collom, Marion 11 Donors Compri, Joseph Compri, Jeannine Dent, Marilyn Erickorp Properties Ltd. Geness, Audrey Connect Logistics Services Inc. Desrochers Family Trust Erickson, Kenneth Genssler, Elfriede Fitzsimmons,Karen Connelly, Alfred Desrochers, Louis A. Desrochers, Marcelle U. Erker, Doreen Georg, Shirley Esposito, Salvatore Georg, Willie Georg, Lydia Eustace, James Eustace, Lauraine E. Gibbard Insurance Brokers Inc. Evans, Austin Evans, E. Lucille Gibbard, W. Fahey-Lemay, Nicole D. Gibbs, Dorothy Falby, Michael Falby, Lois Gibbs, Dwayne Fano, Will Fano, Judy Gilchrist, Barbara J. Fantasyland Hotel Gilead Alberta ULC Faulder, Douglas Dr. Faulder, Lynn Gillies, Allan Gillies, Lillian Fauquier, John Dr. Fauquier, Robin Gillis, Ellen Fearn, James Fearn, Patricia Gironella, Olivia Fedoretz, Douglas Fedoretz, Grace Gitzel, Leo Gitzel, Dodie Fedorkiw, Iwan Glasser, Patricia Ferguson, Edna M. Gleed, Dennis Ferguson, Len Global Wealth Builders Ltd. Ferguson, Mavis Gollan, Edith M. Field, Harris G. Golling, Olga Filipchuk, Neil Filipchuk, Stella Goly, Mary Filiplic, Bruno Filiplic, Anita Goodale, Denis Goodale, Dorothy Fischbuch, Alvin Fischbuch, Jean Govenlock, Al W. Govenlock, Judy Fischer, Aurelia Graham, Alex Graham, Peggi Fiss, Frederick N. Fiss, Catherine L. Grant, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Marie Grantham, Ronald D. Fleischhauer, Horst Gray, Gordon Gray, Judith Foley, Doris Greater Edmonton Poppy Fund Ford, Vern Ford, Bernice Greenhough, W.J. Forge, Nigel Forge, Anne Greer, James Greer, Diana Forrest, Ann Gregg, Roy Foster, Angela Grekul, Gloria Foster, Winnifred Grekul, Katherine Fowler, Eldon Fowler, Phyllis J. Greschuk, Zonia Fowler, Keith Fowler, Irene Grever, Maria Francis, Alfred Grieve, Olive Fraser, Rod Fraser, Gladys Grimsrud, Marion Frederick, Byron Frederick, Colleen Grona, Metro Grona, May French, Alice Grovum, Dorothy Funk, Jean Grynoch, Roberta E. Dr. Futuremed Health Care Products LP Gulliford, Gordon Gagnon, Ernie Gunther, Betty Gaiger, William J. Gust, William Gust, Doreen Galloway, Roy Guzyk, William Gamble, Joseph Haak, Tim Haak, Janice Gardner, Donald Gardner, Barbara Hamaluk, Gertie Gargus, Charles Gargus, Deborah Hamilton, Barbara Gauf, Eileen M. Hamilton, Mary G. Gawlak, Marian Hammond, Linda Geddes, E. Joy Hampshire, Hughe Hampshire, Judy Gee, Virginia S. Hanke, Ruth Geisinger, Marguerite M. Hannah, Frances H. Connor, Gerald Connor, Minnie Constable, Jean Continuing Care Safety Association ConvaTec Cooking Lake Chapter IODE Cormack, Kathleen E. Cornely, Mary Corser, Dorothy Coull, Kenneth Coull, Marilyn Coulombe, Vivian County Clothes-Line Foundation Courtemanche, Marilyn Courtemanche, N.F. Detmold, W.R. Deyoung, Ernest Dick, Dorothy I. Diewert, Norman Docherty, Betty Lou Doering, Gertraud H. Dolinsky, Marshall J. Dolinsky, Betty Domingo, Thelma Dorosh, Andrew I. Dorosh, Barbara Dottor, Angela Dove, Lovette Drewniak, Selma Cox, Arlene Dryden, John W. Coyle, Helen Duff, Richard Duff, Donna Crawford, Doris K. Crawford, Reg Dukart, Joyce Crawford, Reginald E. Dunki, Glen Cresswell, B. Dollie Dunne, Tom Cronk, William Durand, Claude Crowther, Leonard Durand, Susie Cudney, Tom Cudney, Shirley Dux, Minnie Cummings, Carl M. Cummings, Barbara Currey, Viola Dyer, Bill Curtis, Sean Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton Inc. Dach, Ada Dahl, Gertrude Eberly, Dolores Eberly, Don Economy Landscape Contractors Ltd. Eco-Technica Inc. Edmonton Petroleum Club Damen, Aloysius Damen, Alida Edmonton Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliaries Assoc. Darbyson, Betty Edwards, Donald L. Darcovich, Isabelle Darcovich, William Edwards, Murray Edwards, Roberta Das, Atan Das, Papiya Ehret, Carl R. Ehret, Alberta Davies Park & Associates Inc. Ehrler, Elsbeth Ehrler, Paul Davis, Katie EIL Environmental Services Dawson Motors Limited Eklund, Doreen Dawson, Barry Dawson, Kathy Eliuk, Irene Dawson, Myrtle Elliott, A. Redmond Elliott, Frances Day, Noel Day, Mary Anne Elliott, M. Ruth Dr. De Lauw, Frank Elliott, Robert Elliott, Debbie Dear, Donna Ellis, Gussie DeChamplain, Dennis DeChamplain, Diana Ellis, Roberta DeChamplain, Diana Deciccio, Victor Deciccio, Martha Degner, Lee Dei, Roger R. Dellaire, Patricia Demers, Real Demers, Blandine Demianczuk, Wasyl Denny Andrews Inc. 12 Elzinga, Patricia Emerson, Dorothy Emery Jamieson EnCana Corporation Enders, Anne English, Paul English, Betty Lou Ennis, Geraldine Ennis, Joyce Enokson, Roald Enokson, Annie Donors Donors Hansen, Audrey Holgate, Audrey F. Johnston, Robert Johnston, Merle E. Korral, Wendy Harbour, Robert A. Harbour, Audrey Hollick, Henry W. Hollick, Shirley M. Johnston, Vincent Koshka, Olga Harke, Bryan Harke, Fay Holloway, Inez Jones, Alice Kostek, Michael Kostek, Gwen Harke, David Harke, Dianne Horne, Terry Dr. Horne, Gail Jones, Clive Jones, Linda Kowalczuk, Katie Harke, Irene Horowitz, Michael Dr. Joss, Andrew Joss, Shirley Kowpak, Nettie Harke, Morley Hosford, Violet Hosford, Drew Joyal, Mary P. Koyich, Mike Koyich, Brenda Harke, Myron Harke, Linda Hostyn, Barbara Kalita, Antonia Kozdrowski, Peter Harke, Wilmar Harke, Frieda Houck, Art Houck, Betty Kapuscinski, Frank Kapuscinski, Marion Kraft Canada Harold Nikolaj Professional Corporation Howard, Dorothy Karbonik, Michael Karbonik, Caroline Krause, V. Harrington, Vi Hohl, Joan Hoy, Oma Karpo, William M. Kruger, Gladys Harrison, Laura D. Hrehirchuk, Rita Karpoff, Allen Karpoff, Betty Kuefler, Ethel Harsulla, Harry Harsulla, Maxine Hrycun, Olga Kawawada, Aiko Kuiken, Doutzen Hatch, Lorne Dr. Hatch, Faye HSBC Bank Canada Kazakoff, Elsie Kule, Peter Kule, Doris Hatton, Leona Hatton, Tom Hubbard, Robert K-Bro Linen Systems Inc Kun, Steve Hayden, Denis Hayden, Winnie Hubman, John Keaschuk, Kathryn Kupka, Frank Sheplowy, Doris Hayes, John Hayes, Lucy Huculak, Doreen Kelley, Inez Kurowski, Kay Heacock, Harold Heacock, Mary Hughes, Gordon Hughes, Laura Kendall, Arthur Kendall, Burtine Kurz, Karin Healey, Tim Hughes, John M. Kendrick, Don Kendrick, Nancy Labatiuk, Bill Labatiuk, Natalie Hearne, Patrick Hearne, Elsie A. Hughes, Lawrence C. Kennedy, Reta I. Lago, Lourdes Delumen, Remedio Heatherington, Ross Heatherington, Frieda Hukalo Oberg Engineering Limited Kennedy, Roberta Lakeman, Roy Lakeman, Joyce Humeniuk, Dale Humeniuk, Corinne Kent, David P. Lamb, Paul Lamb, Audrey Hunka, Daniel Hunka, Olga Kenyon, Barry Lamont, Louise Hunsley, Gary F. Hunsley, Judy K. Kerr, Donald J. Lamothe, Edna Hunsley, Ken Hunsley, Georgia Kerslake, David Kerslake, Evelyn Landmark Cinemas of Canada Inc. Hunter, Elizabeth Key, Bob Key, Shirley Lang, Donald L. Lang, Audrey Hutzig, Frank Hutzig, Shirley Kim, Joong Joon Langford, Gordon Inglis, D. Ian Inglis, Carol A. Kim, Millie Larsen, Helen Ingram, Iris B. Kinasewich, Robert Kinasewich, Donna Lauder, Sally Inter-Hospital Ambulance Service King, Geoff King, Kathleen Isbister, Pat Isbister, Ervin King, Ruth Laurentian University Department of Political Science Iskiw, Alice Kirk, Alexander Jackson, B. Joan Kirk, Delphine Jackson, Edward Jackson, Winnie Kjosness, Robin Jackson, Roger Klassen, Jacob Jackson, Sandra Klees, Shirley Jacobson, Howard Jacobson, Joy Klufas, Harry Klufas, Jean Jacques, F. Jean Klymok, Ramona Jaipaul, Oswald Knell, Ida Lee Yuen, Richard Lee Yuen, Margaret James, Daphne Knight, Murray Knight, Renee Lee, Melvin Lee, Kathleen Jamison, D.W. Jamison, P.S. 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Zupancic, Mary Alice The Commissionaires Northern Alberta Division Vamosi, Sandor Vamosi, Irene Whyte, Gladys Van Andel, Case Van Andel, Margaret Wilcock, Karen 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 Director, Tim Haak 500, 9925 - 109 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8 Tel. 780.448.2414 16 I would like to make a gift of: $100.00 $50.00 $25.00 Other Please contact us with any changes to your name or changes to your mailing address by: Name 500, 9925-109 St Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 Address City/Province Postal Code Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001 Tel. 780.448.2413 Fax 780.496.7148 ccfoundation@capitalcare.net Grandview’s 8th annual art show Residents, families, and staff gathered June 2 for Grandview’s annual Senior’s Week Art Show. With the auditorium decorated to replicate an art gallery, soft music played, wine and fruit were served as potential buyers looked over the more than 60 pieces completed by residents over the 2007/08 season. Pieces ranging from fruit, seasonal pictures and self portraits were all planned and created by the participants of the art therapy program. Residents beamed with pride as art pieces they created were selected by others for purchase. “I am always amazed at the power of creative process,” said art therapist Joanne Rasmussen, who for the past eight years has run the popular program in conjunction with Grandview’s recreation department. Joanne is joined by a group of staff and volunteers, including Cherlyn Legere, Sharon Holmes, Amanda Zoethout, Sirka Kadatz, Audrey Sustrick, Anne McCarthy, and Jackie March. They devote hundreds of hours to keep this program running as well as getting the art work professionally framed by Don Maynes. When asked why she continues to devote so much volunteer time to art therapy, Joanne said: “I personally love the fact that the residents feel such a sense of accomplishment, renewed confidence and pride in completing a task that many had never participated in at any time in their lives.” Carolyn Taylor, Recreation Therapist CapitalCare Grandview Photo: Grandview resident Helga Deschneau (seated) beams with pride as she displays her artwork with volunteer Sharon Holmes. Dickinsfield’s Senior of the Year Dickinsfield’s resident council named 3CD resident Nick Bohatczuk as “Senior of the Year.” The award was handed out on June 4, during the celebration of Senior’s Week (June 1-8). Nick was chosen by resident council because he demonstrates many good qualities of empathy, kindness and a willingness to take part in activities that he loves. He has always been a hard worker. He served as a soldier in Europe in the Second World War prior to coming to Canada in 1955. He worked a variety of employment scenes, including stockyards, a seminary, and as a school custodian. Those who know him well describe him to be a wonderful man who treats everyone with respect and kindness. He takes part wholeheartedly in his passions of gardening and church activities. Because he speaks Polish and Ukrainian as well as English, staff may ask for his assistance with translating for his fellow residents on the unit. Despite being a little hard of hearing, he continues to strive at developing and maintaining friendships with those around him. In addition to family, he has a strong support network of friends from outside who visit him regularly. Jan Hrasko, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Dickinsfield Laurier House Strathcona hosts luau and pig roast Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre elders Jane Lemmon and Maria Grever enjoying dancing at the Hawaiian-themed luau and pig roast held at the centre on May 30. The event was enjoyed by residents, families and staff. 17 Did you know...? Tim Haak Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible The CapitalCare Foundation invites individuals, families, service organizations, members of the business community and other charitable and not-for-profit organizations to join us in making the lives of our residents and their families better. Currently the Foundation is raising funds in support of: • the expansion being planned for CapitalCare Strathcona, • new buses at four CapitalCare campuses, • equipment, projects and special initiatives at each of the 11 CapitalCare facilities, • research for care, and • scholarships and bursaries to support CapitalCare staff as they advance their knowledge and skill levels. The CapitalCare Foundation is a public charitable foundation. Our charitable registration number is 138748835 RR0001. This means that we are able to provide a tax creditable receipt for donations. 40 more bricks to be unveiled on Wall of Pride this fall The CapitalCare Foundation will unveil 40 new bricks purchased since the first unveiling of the Wall of Pride last fall. This brings to 140 the number of blocks that have been purchased since the fundraising program began. The second unveiling will take place at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans on September 11 at 1:30 p.m. The Wall of Pride is a free-standing wall of individual glass bricks and is located in the Memorial Garden outside the centre. Each block is etched with an inscription to honour the memory of a person of distinction. Many of the blocks commemorate people who contributed to the pursuit of freedom, from WWI and WWII, to the Korean War and the current mission in Afghanistan. “We created the Etch a Memory program to create a visible reminder of those men and women who have made a difference in the lives of others,” says Tim Haak, Director of Fund Development for the CapitalCare Foundation. Blocks in two sizes are still available for purchase: a 4 x 8 block ($300) and an 8 x 8 block ($600). For more information on purchasing a block, contact the CapitalCare Foundation at 780-448-2413 or clip the order form on the right. 18 Thanks to the Alberta Community Spirits program all Alberta donors are able to receive combined federal & provincial tax credits equal to $.50 on every $1 donated beyond the first $200 donated in total to all charities. If you are interested in learning more about how you can make a gift please contact Tim Haak, Director of Fund Development at the foundation office. Phone number 780- 448-2414 E-mail timhaak@capitalcare.net. New online survey asks: What will you need as a senior? Albertans are invited to complete an online survey to share their thoughts on what support they anticipate they will need when they become seniors and how these needs should be met. The survey findings will assist the Alberta government as it plans for an increasing population of seniors. The number of seniors in Alberta is expected to increase by more than 40 percent in the next decade, to about 550,000 seniors Albertans of all ages can complete the survey, which is focused on baby boomers and those who are almost 65 years-old. The information gathered from the survey will assist the province in the development of an Aging Population Policy Framework that will guide future government decisions on seniors’ programs and policies. The online survey will be available until the end of August at www.TomorrowsSeniors.alberta.ca. Albertans without access to the Internet can have a survey mailed to them by calling toll-free 1-800-642-3853. CapitalCare Foundation gives back to support our troops There is a strong bond between the men and women of the Edmonton Garrison and CapitalCare. At the heart of this relationship is the Dianne and Irving Kipnes Centre for Veterans. The centre is home to 120 veterans who require continuing care. These veterans greatly enjoy the visits and support regularly provided by the troops stationed here in Edmonton. They attend many of the centre’s events and host our Tanks and Tags Road Race each August. Each year, the Foundation lends its assistance to provide support back. The Foundation sponsors a hole in the Edmonton Garrison Officers’ Mess Annual Golf Tournament in support of the Military Family Resource Centre. As well, Foundation staff provide some planning support on their organizing committee and some logistical support to the committee as they recruit other sponsors and golfers. We are very pleased to report that over $12,000 was raised from the tournament held June 21. Tim Haak, Director, Fund Development, CapitalCare Foundation Cheque presentation by title sponsor, Servus Credit Union, to the Military Family Resource Centre. From left to right: Ron Karpyshyn, Servus Credit Union; Deputy Base Commander Tim Tatteri, Edmonton Garrison; Moira Smith, Military Family Resource Centre; Theresa Comeau, Servus Credit Union; Linda Deines, Servus Credit Union. Strathcona/Rotary Lobsterfest raises $30,000 for the community From left to right: Keith Patterson, Rotary; Helen Shea, Hanna Handreka, Vic Bidzinski, Rotary. Strathcona held its annual Maritime Lobsterfest fundraiser May 3 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sherwood Park. This event was a joint venture between the Sherwood Park Rotary Club and CapitalCare Strathcona. There were 400 people in attendance including CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann, as well as Marguerite Rowe, VP for Community Care, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics for Capital Health. The evening had a fun, casual maritime flair with a lively band performing throughout the night. There was a mix of management as well as front-line staff in attendance. The live and silent auctions had a variety of interesting donated items which generated some enthusiastic bidding wars! In total, over $30,000 was raised which will be jointly shared between the two partners. The raised funds will enable the Rotary Club to provide some support for various worthy causes within the community. Strathcona will focus on specific enhancements that will assist with improving the quality of life for the elders at our campus. A fun night was had by all. Mark your calendars for next year’s Maritime Lobsterfest which is scheduled for May 2, 2009. Administrator Helen Shea “kisses the cod,” a Lobsterfest annual tradition. Hanna Handreka, Manager Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre & Recreation 19 Putting research into practice Researcher Anne-Marie Bostrom at her convocation from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden on May 9. She is involved in a three-year research project at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans. A Swedish researcher with an interest in veterans and dementia is working with CapitalCare and the University of Alberta (U of A) on a project that could see frontline caregivers using more research in continuing care. Anne-Marie Bostrom was awarded the Dementia and Veterans Fellowship in April 2007. The fellowship is funded in part by the CapitalCare Foundation and in part by the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). She arrived in Alberta in April 2008 to begin a three-year posting at the University of Alberta and at CapitalCare’s Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Her background is gerontological nursing. Anne-Marie has been teaching nursing students and following them into practice settings to see that they implement what they have learned. Her PhD dissertation was on research use among staff in the care of older people. Anne-Marie said while holding this fellowship she would be involved in two main tasks within the context of the Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) project. Dr. Carole Estabrooks from the Faculty of Nursing at the U of A is principal investigator of this project. Its purpose is to adapt research findings into effective treatments and services in long term care facilities. Bostrom hopes to collaborate with CapitalCare care managers to come up with ways to close the gap between what research shows is effective and some current care practice. Bostrom is also interested in developing a “quality of moment” measure , a mechanism to explore potentially fruitful new areas of research in elder care settings. “This is an area of significant interest to me and a centrally important area in settings with a resident population where over 70% have some form of dementia,” said Bostrom. “Because we have located no work to date in this area it will require that I start from the beginning.” She will be supervised in her work by Dr. Doris Milke, Senior Researcher with CapitalCare and Betty Kolewaski, Administrator, Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Bostrom says she is very impressed with the high standards of care she has observed at the veterans centre, and also with the organization’s progress in implementing the MDS/RAI electronic assessment tool, which she said was more advanced than in Sweden. She was also impressed with the Kipnes Centre’s barnyard of animals including the new miniature horse and pot-bellied pig, and the friendliness of staff and residents. “People are very friendly,” she said. “When I come to the centre, it’s like coming home.” Shawna Young, Medical Services, CapitalCare Corporate Services CapitalCare improving its practices with changes to Balanced Scorecard Study shows aromas improve appetite in residents with dementia A recent change to the CapitalCare Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is contributing to improved care processes at our centres. A BSC is a tool designed to help organizations identify strengths and weaknesses in different aspects of their business. In 2007/2008 the BSC was revised in response to changes made to the organization’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan. In addition, changes were made to make the information provided more meaningful to staff, and include information from the newly introduced Minimum Data Set 2.0 (MDS/RAI) where possible. Initial work completed on these items has led to changes in who is responsible for completing parts of the resident assessment and what information will be tracked for quality improvement. The new card consists of indicators which measure our performance from various perspectives. For example: A study conducted at the former Mewburn Veterans Centre, and recently published in Canadian Nursing Home magazine, shows the smell of baking bread improves the eating behaviours of residents with dementia. The study, by CapitalCare dietitian Deanna Van Soest and Dr. Doris Milke, of CapitalCare’s Research Unit*, showed that the smell of baking bread had a positive overall effect on the food intake for the residents. This suggests that aroma is associated with eating more food during mealtimes. The aroma of baking bread was also associated with an increase in the frequency of self-feeding behaviours by one of the three participants. A more modest effect was observed for the other participants. Individuals with dementia may have difficulties with eating and swallowing which can lead to poor oral intake, weight loss and malnutrition. Providing cues to improve their focus on the meal can help maintain independence in feeding and improve oral intake. Cues can be provided by staff and by the surrounding environment. One environmental variable that has shown benefit for people with dementia has been the introduction of aromas that can stimulate behaviour. Studies using aroma therapy (eg. essential oils derived from plants) with individuals with dementia have demonstrated a decrease in agitation. (Smallwood 2001) So far, few studies have involved ambient odors to stimulate behaviours and none have involved eating as the dependent variable. These findings highlight the under-recognized importance of the physical environment on the functioning of older adults, particularly those who are considered ‘vulnerable’ and live in institutional settings. More research would be beneficial to establish more evidence for the effect of environmental manipulation on eating skills in residents with dementia. Clients • timely resident assessments • number of falls • staff education on root cause analysis and customer service Internal Processes • incidence of pressure ulcers • timely admission conferences People, Learning and Research • staff turnover, • staff education days • approved research projects Healthy Finances • direct care hours/resident day All indicators are reported for the organization as a whole and for each care campus. Targets are being established for 2008/2009 and a more in depth analysis of performance will be available next year. Tara Walsh, Performance Measurement Coordinator, CapitalCare Corporate Services Deanna Van Soest, Dietitian, CapitalCare Grandview/Kipnes Centre for Veterans *This study was published in Canadian Nursing Home; Volume 19, Number 1,, March, 2008 by Stuart Cleary, Deanna Van Soest, Doris Milke, and John Misiaszek. Reference: Smallwood, J., Brown, R., Coulter, F., Irvine, E. and Copland, C., Aro-matherapy and behaviour disturbances in dementia: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry; 16; p. 1010-1013; 2001. 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 Director, Tim Haak 500, 9925 - 109 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8 Tel. 780.448.2414 e-mail: ccfoundation@capitalcare.net 20 City/Province Postal Code Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001 LPN Scholarships awarded Each year for the past seven years, the CapitalCare Foundation has offered scholarships to CapitalCare employees to help them become Licensed Practical Nurses. To date, the Foundation has provided 31 scholarships to a variety of staff including Nursing Attendants, Resident Companions, Community and Home Support Workers, Administrative Support and Activities Convenors. This year the LPN Scholarship recipients are: • Jocelyn Elemento – Nursing Attendant – CapitalCare Lynnwood • Agnes Otayde – Nursing Attendant – CapitalCare Grandview The LPN scholarship program is in partnership with NorQuest College, which saves spaces in its Licensed Practical Nurse program for CapitalCare scholarship recipients. The scholarships have had many benefits. In this tight labour market, scholarships help to attract job seekers to CapitalCare, as well as retain staff. The program gives caregivers the opportunity to increase their knowledge and develop their careers. At the same time, it helps to provide CapitalCare with increasingly skilled staff who are familiar with the organization’s residents, expectations, and processes. Most importantly, having knowledgeable staff improves the quality of life of our residents. Developing and delivering leadingedge care is very important to everyone at CapitalCare. How this care is provided is revealed in the organization’s vision statement: “We are a community of excellence in continuing care: teaching, researching and learning to enhance quality of life.” This valuable program is made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support this program and help us continue to make a difference in the lives of residents and staff, please call Tim Haak, Director of Fund Development, at 780-448-2414. Bev Thomas, Human Resources Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services From left to right: Anne Forge, Director, Human Resources; Jocelyn Elemento, Nursing Attendant; Joan Wettlaufer, Care Manager; and Cathie Gillespie, Administrator, CapitalCare Lynnwood From left to right: Anne Forge, Director, Human Resources; Agnes Otayde, Nursing Attendant and Jennifer Williams, Administrator, CapitalCare Grandview Bursary program awards $11,000 to 16 employees CapitalCare and the CapitalCare Foundation sponsor a Bursary Program that is open to permanent full time and part time employees who have completed their probationary period. The bursary funds support permanent employees with ongoing learning opportunities to further their education and training in work related areas. A total of 16 bursaries worth over $11,000 have been approved this year. These bursaries will support employees to study for a variety of educational courses ranging from computer courses and high school upgrades to labour relations, Pharmacy Technician and Licensed Practical Nurse programs. The award recipients are: • Bernadette Workun, Corporate Coordinator, Infection Prevention and Control Program, Kipnes Centre for Veterans Staff plan to apply their bursaries to a wide range of courses, from upgrading, to furthering their supervisory skills. “I want to learn so I can provide care for my residents,” said one bursary applicant. Congratulations to all recipients! Sherie Hough, Executive Associate, CapitalCare Corporate Services 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. • Betts Blakley, Senior Executive Assistant, Corporate Services •Claire Riley, Licensed Practical Nurse, CHOICE and Community Programs •Cyndi Martin, Rehabilitation Attendant, Kipnes Centre for Veterans •Dee Rea, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Grandview •Elda Glover, Licensed Practical Nurse, McConnell Place West Yes, I would like to contribute to the Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund Tax Receipt required Yes No I am enclosing a donation of $ •Fresca Sawitzki, Laundry Worker, Grandview • Juanita Ewert, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood • Karen Barrault, Executive Assistant – Finance, Corporate Services • Karen Calalang, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood Name Address City/Province Postal Code • Mary Abreham, Nursing Attendant, Norwood •Natalie Zacharuk, Human Resources Generalist, Corporate Services Payment options: VISA AMEX •Shirley Barg, Corporate Program Assistant, Corporate Services Foundation) •Stephanie Prinsen, Licensed Practical Nurse, Laurier House Lynnwood Name on card MASTER CARDCHEQUE (Make cheques payable to: CapitalCare •Tracey Courtepatte, Unit Clerk, Grandview •Wanda Sienkiewicz, Nursing Attendant, Norwood In addition to the Roger and Dorothy Parker Bursary, the Pearl Hawrelak Porter Bursary, the David & Dorothy McBean Bursary and two CapitalCare Foundation bursaries, funds were available this year from the newly established Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund which allowed ‘top up’ amounts to be distributed amongst the existing bursaries. 500, 9925 - 109 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 Charitable Registration No. 13874 8835 RR0001 21 New HCAs help relieve staffing pressures CapitalCare’s vacancy rate has dropped, showing that we are starting to reap the benefits of several recruitment initiatives that are underway. The organization’s vacancy rate has dropped from nearly 200 vacancies at the start of the year to 140 in June. The biggest improvement was in the critical area of nursing. The drop is attributed in part to a new program designed to assist people in becoming Health Care Aides (HCAs). Earn as you learn Capital Health, in partnership with CapitalCare and NorQuest College, has supported two offerings of the Health Care Aide Certificate Program at CapitalCare Strathcona (CCS) and CapitalCare Dickinsfield. The initiative is based on an “Earn as you Learn” concept which makes it an affordable option for individuals who are looking to get started in this career. Angela Gartner is one of several new HCAs recruited through the program. The 38-year-old accountant had been a stayat-home mom for eight years and when it came time to go back to work, she was looking for a career change. She had worked on a casual basis as a Resident Companion at CCS and knew she would like the Angela Gartner (second from the left) is one of 10 new HCAs recruited through the a new work and the people. Health Care Aide Certificate Program that allows students to earn as they learn. “The people I worked with woman in the world because I’m going to assist their growth throughout the were so inspiring, I wanted to to be a nurse,” beams Gartner. program. CapitalCare management be like them, to be the best I can be,” Planning is currently underway to teams at Strathcona, Dickinsfield, and says Gartner. offer a new program at Lynnwood the Kipnes Centre for Veterans as well Capital Health instructors Kathleen this fall. as the Human Resources department Cullen and Denise Mellenberg For more information on the were all involved in making the provided six weeks of in-house program, please call Eleanor Risling at program a success. instruction and lab work prior to the 10 Capital Health at 780-735-3759. “I had no idea I would like it this trainees filling rotations on the units. much,” says Gartner. I come home Once on the units, Registered Nurses Bernadette DeSantis, Dorothy Cochrane, Margaret Rudnicki, from work feeling very satisfied.” Communications Manager, The trainees are working Renee Rhodes, Norma Stewart and CapitalCare Corporate Services, & towards certification as Health Care LPN Evangeline Cruz supported and Shannon Pollard, Care Manager, Aides to graduate in September 2008. mentored the HCA trainees, while Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre “My kids think I’m the smartest staff at the sites buddied up with them Welcome... Awards ..Brian Match, new Director of CapitalCare CHOICE and Community Programs since June 23. Brian formerly held the position of Health Services Coordinator for Tofield Health Services as part of the East Central Health Region. He was responsible for the delivery of health programs and services to the district including Emergency, Acute Care, Long term Care, Home Care, and Public Health services. Prior to that, Brian held positions including Community Health Coordinator, County of Beaver, Home Care Team Leader, Viking Community Health and Social Worker at the RAH. diana Mcintyre, Executive Director of Hospital District 24 (now CapitalCare) from 1980-1989 was recently recognized with an award from SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) for her contributions in the Health and Wellness category. SAGE awards recognize outstanding seniors for their wisdom, vision, courage and leadership. Diana was trained as a nurse in Saskatchewan and began her career with Hospital District 24 in 1967 as a Staff Nurse at Lynnwood, which had just opened. After her retirement from CapitalCare in 1989, she began another career as a dedicated volunteer. She is the founding president of the Alberta Caregiver’s Association and is involved with the Alberta Council on Aging, Health Policy Committee, Caregiver Respite, the Eldercare Academy, Caregiver Networks, the COMPASS and the Community Caregiver’s Program. Mark your calendar CapitalCare Foundation’s 23rd annual People and Progress Conference February 4 – 6, 2009 Volunteer, Auxiliary and Family Conference February 5, 2009 Details 22 www.capitalcare.net Sept. 2008 International recruitment efforts start paying off A recent trip by recruiters from Capital Health and CapitalCare to the Philippines has yielded its first result. Leonidez Baquiran, a Registered Nurse (RN) from Manila, worked his first shift at CapitalCare Norwood May 27. He is working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) until he gets his certificate to work as an RN in Canada. In November 2007, CapitalCare joined a recruitment team from Capital Health on a mission to the Philippines to interview health care workers about coming to Alberta for permanent employment. Offers were made to 626 of nearly 700 people interviewed. This spring, “batches” of health care workers started arriving in Edmonton. Leo, as he is known throughout Norwood, arrived May 13, and quickly set himself up in an apartment near Norwood with two of his “batch mates,” also working as LPNs at the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Leo leaves behind a wife and two daughters in Manila for the opportunity to work in Canada. He must work for a period of 18 months before his family can rejoin him. He says that’s a sacrifice he’s willing to make: “When we see opportunities from other countries, we grab them,” he says. Despite being a Staff Nurse at a private hospital in Manila, Leo says nurses are paid just enough to get by. “You can’t buy a car, or a house and you can’t afford to send your children to university. “I love nursing, it’s my passion to help people. Money is secondary. But my 12-year-old daughter wants to go to medical school. That’s why I am here,” he said. Leo is working on Norwood’s Chronic Ventilator Unit under the supervision of Care Manager Phil Kovler. He also works on the Palliative Care unit. “It’s great to have him,” says Kovler. “He’s an RN with a good background and is a great support for us. Staff welcomed him, he’s very easy going and he fits easily on our team.” Leo is looking forward to making a trip to Jasper to see the Rocky Welcome... Leonidez Baquiran Mountains and experience snow for the first time in his life. Another eight Filipino LPNs are expected to start working at CapitalCare in October, if their work permits are approved. Meantime, a group of 20 Filipino nurses has been seconded from Capital Health to work at CapitalCare as Nursing Attendants until they can get their certificates. “All of these recruitment efforts help to relieve our staffing pressures, which in turn helps to provide quality care to our residents and clients,” said Anne Forge, Director of Human Resources for CapitalCare. Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services Congratulations.... ...to all new residents, families, staff, volunteers and donors who have joined CapitalCare since the last issue of the People and Progress newsletter. ...Walter Yau, Support Services Manager for CapitalCare Norwood, in receiving publication (in conjunction with Michelle Doo-Shankaruk and Carol Oelke) for the pilot study, “Medication Pass Nutritional Supplement Program in a Long-Term Care Facility.” The six month study was published in the Journal of Gerontological Nursing 2008 with the purpose of determining the most effective method for implementing an interdisciplinary nutritional supplement program in Extendicare’s long-term facilities. Awards continued from page 1 • an electronic learning centre for staff • a practical nurse classroom within a continuing care site • an electrical conduit system for electric beds • a portable catheter system • the creation of a new position —Service Aide — to assist nursing staff • an improved system for resident and family conferences • an enhanced mealtime experience program • adding flax to breakfast cereal to improve laxation naturally. The recognition of an innovation from each centre or campus is new to the program this year and replaces the former Going the Extra Mile or GEM Awards program of previous years. Awards for the five and ten year long service and 100% club awards were presented at each centre at separate events in March and April. Anne Forge, Director of Human Resources, thanked members of the employee recognition committees at each site or campus for the hard work and long hours that went into the planning of the various celebrations. The program committee for this year’s corporate awards night included: Executive Associate Sherie Hough, Corporate Program Assistant Shirley Barg, Senior Executive Assistant Betts Blakley, Foundation Fund Development Officer Cindy Wilson and Communications Manager Bernadette DeSantis. The Fantasyland Hotel ballroom was transformed into a brilliant setting for this year’s show, “Dazzling Diamonds.” The evening featured a wine and cheese reception with a dessert of CapitalCare’s signature chocolate boxes served at table. Entertainment included a string quartet — Quartetto con Brio — and two multi-media presentations, one featuring staff at all sites, the other showcasing our innovations. Staff with 15-30 years of service were offered a selection of gifts from O.C. Tanner and each recipient attending the ceremony was given a photo souvenir of the event. “At CapitalCare, we value our staff as our most important resource in fulfilling our mission,” said Anne Forge. “We have always recognized our employees for their contributions, and that is one of the reasons why we are known as an employer of choice in continuing care.” Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager CapitalCare Corporate Services CapitalCare’s signature chocolate box What do you think... ... about this newsletter? ... about what you’d like to see in it? Please send you comments to: 500. 9925 - 109 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 Tel. 780.448.2425 Fax 780.496.7148 bernadettedesantis@capitalcare.net 23 You look marvellous at 101 101 critters landed on the lawn at Strathcona May 19 to wish Elder Helen Scott a happy 101st birthday. They’re back! Toddlers in red equestrian riding jackets greeted Vinnie the miniature horse as he and companion Mabel, a three-year-old pot-bellied pig, arrived at their summer residence at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans June 6. The barnyard animals belong to Hearts & Hooves, a registered charitable organization that rescues and trains miniature horses and other animals. Hearts & Hooves staff will train continuing care staff, Elders and day-care children to become “horse whisperers,” so that they can properly care for, feed and interact with the animals. “Horse whisperers” are also trained to tour Vinnie through the continuing care centre to visit bed-ridden Elders. This is the second year of the program – the first of its kind in Canada to accommodate domestic animals at an urban continuing care centre. Last summer, two miniature horses took up residence in a specially-built red barn and enclosure created by maintenance manager Walter Kolody. Continuing care centres typically use domestic animals such as dogs, cats, and rabbits as a form of therapy. Pet therapy 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. Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services 24
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