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FAMILIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Inside: MOTOWN COMES TO BATTLE OF THE BANDS Rock’n it out for a great cause p.4-9 DONATIONS TO THE FOUNDATIONS Thank you p.10-11, p.14-15 NAVIGATING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM How to get the care you need p.2 NEWS NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM: HOW TO GET WHAT YOU NEED WHAT TO DO ABOUT A LOSS OF AUTONOMY THE CONTINUUM OF CARE OFFERED BY When faced with a loss of autonomy and/or changing DONALD BERMAN MAIMONIDES medical needs, there are a wide range of services and There are housing options, supervised by Donald levels of care available, ranging from home care to long Berman Maimonides, available for Montreal’s sen- term care. iors who are no longer able to live alone. Each option In a loss of autonomy situation (a stroke, fracture or provides different levels of accommodation, care and other situation which compromises a person’s ability support. to care for themselves) an assessment is made – either SHORT-TERM RESPITE STAYS at the hospital or through a request at the CLSC. Every Caregivers may need a break from their responsibil- effort will be made to keep an individual at home by ities. Private rooms at Donald Berman Maimonides are offering home care services. The person’s needs are designated for respite care for 2-4 week stays. Respite determined by asking questions such as: How much accommodations are accessed through a CLSC social assistance is required for daily living activities? Do they worker. need 24 hour nursing services? Are any modifications ACCREDITED HOMES IN THE COMMUNITY/ needed in your home? The social worker will fill out the proper forms NON-INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES Accredited homes are supervised home-like living en- requesting suitable home care services or accommo- vironments for seniors who require assistance with dation based on the care required and the facility of their activities of daily living. Accredited homes are choice. Once determined, the person is put on a wait- often the first stop for seniors who can no longer care ing list. Wait times vary depending on the priority of for themselves in their own home. A maximum of nine each situation. residents are accommodated per home; meals, laun-

ON THE COVER DBM resident Isaac Israel is surrounded by members of his adoring family as they participated in the Family Portrait Day. Pictured are Ariella, Ofelia, Meir, Isaac, Samantha and Joshua Israel. To learn more about the Family Portrait Day and other Therapeutic Recreation activities, please go to p-13.

PERSPECTIVEPERSPECTIVESPRING 2016 Published by the Foundations of Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre and Jewish Eldercare Centre, Perspective keeps readers informed of developments and maintains a strong liaison between the Centres and the community at large.

Editors/Writers...... Lisa Blobstein, Lauren Schwartz Design/Production...... Arlene Havrot Graphic Communications Photography...... Howard Kay, Montreal Camera Club Helping Others Director of SAPA...... Barbra Gold Foundations Director...... Karen Flam DBM and JHHE Foundation Board President ...... Danny Baum INSET 5795 Caldwell Avenue, Montréal (Québec) H4W 1W3 Tél: (514) 483-2121 www.DonaldBermanMaimonides.net Motown legend Tito 5725 Victoria Avenue, Montréal (Québec) H3W 3H6 Tél: (514) 738-4500 www.jewisheldercare.ca Jackson is surrounded by Daniel Levine, Fanny Caron, Claire Viens,

Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre Charles Paiement and and Jewish Eldercare Centre are affiliated Angela D’Angelo from with McGill University. Presentation Sponsor National Bank Private Banking 1859.

2 NEWS HOMECARE NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM: HOW TO GET WHAT YOU NEED Complemented with professional services and help with daily living. Access to respite care and day centres ASSESSMENT ACCREDITED HOMES LOSS OF AUTONOMY Done by interdisciplinary team at hospital or community caseworker at CLSC NON-INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES

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dry and assistance with personal hygiene is provided HOW TO PREPARE FOR ADMISSION? and home-managers live on site. It is important that the person who is moving is made Non-Institutional Resources are the next step in the aware of the impending admission. It is generally continuum of care. DBM has formed partnerships recommended that the client be informed before the with Lev-Tov Seniors Residence and Maison Paternel- move, even if they are cognitively impaired. Families le/ Batei Avos as Non-Institutional Resources. They are should be advised to avoid false explanations to their ideal for people who do not require the higher level of care that is provided at DBM. loved ones regarding the move. Monthly tours take place at Maimonides on the first Thursday of every WHO DECIDES WHEN AND WHERE month. At Jewish Eldercare, group tours take place on MY FAMILY MEMBER IS PLACED? the last Friday of every month. A visit can be arranged Donald Berman Maimonides and Jewish Eldercare to an Accredited Home or Non-Institutional Resource. Centre do not make any decisions regarding admis- If you require further information, please contact sions. All decisions are made by a centralized ad- the Maimonides Admissions office at (514) 483-2121, missions department within each health network. ext. 2249 or the Jewish Eldercare Admissions office at It is important to note that while Donald Berman (514) 738-4500, ext. 8131. Maimonides and Jewish Eldercare Centre are part of West-Central Montreal Health, regardless of where you live, you may request to be placed in an institution with a Jewish milieu. Donald Berman Maimonides, Jewish Elder- care and Mount Sinai all have Jewish mandates. Kosher meals are provided, Jewish holidays are observed and there is a Rabbi and synagogue on-site. Follow-up should be made directly to the social worker who completed the initial evaluation. The social worker can be contacted for news about the application process.

3 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING Motown comes to Battle of the Bands! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 The 13th annual National Bank Financial Donald Berman Maimonides Battle of the Bands took place on December 1st and 2nd 2015 at Metropolis. The bar mitzvah event was a rock’n success generating $380,000 for the creation of much need- ed Learning and Education Rooms on each unit to accommodate NEW KIDS ON THE WARD our over 200 students, 750 staff and to facilitate personalized family meetings. Nothing says Motown like the name Jackson – and none other than Tito Jackson came to Battle of the Bands this year. Tito brought his amazing band – musicians who’ve been on tour with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Usher – along with the Jackson 5 songbook and a whole lotta Motown funk as he performed with some of Montreal’s most well-known business- SWITCHBACK people, doctors, lawyers and even clergy! “To be performing onstage with one of the original members of the Jackson 5 is any musician’s dream come true”, says Battle of the Bands co-chair Freddie Naimer, whose band Switchback performed on the first night of the event. Back by popular demand, we rolled out the red carpet for our sponsors and special guests with a cocktail reception in the HERE’S JOHNNY Delmar VIP Lounge. Thank you to all the committee members and generous volunteers who donated countless hours of their time for the planning and execution of the event. A special thank you goes to the band members who gave so generously of their time and continue to bring their A-game to the event. Check out our website www.donaldbermanmaimonides.net to PRIME-TIME PLAYERS 2.0 see over 1000 pictures of the event. NEW KIDS ON THE WARD HERE’S JOHNNY Rob Hirscheimer, Mark Goldenberg, Salim Bennani, John Di Raimo, Janice Greenberg, Larry Hughes, Mike Erskine, Dmitri Mak Mak, Kim Feeney, Elliott Tony Labao, Johnny Miller, Phil Peters, Lorne Shuchat, Dan Levine Rosenbloom, Adam Stotland SWITCHBACK PRIME-TIME PLAYERS 2.0 Fred Cantor, Mark Desjardins, Terri Goldig Howard Forman, Robert Goldfab, Bruce Granofsky, Freddie Naimer, Danny Pacheco, Elliott Shuchat Geoff Lang, Irene Marc, Jeff Stattner, Richard Yanofsky, Dale Perks, Nancy Harper 4 PRESENTATION SPONSOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

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The Leboff Family Marla Karpman and Mark ESTATES GIFTS $500-$999 Charitable Foundation Goldenberg Archon Lee Lenore and Robert Goldfarb Sharon and Paul Levine Scott Drabin Fran and Steven Levine Heidy and Mark Goldman Estate of Ethel and Jack Garfinkle Connie and Steven Levy Jyl Gordon and Jack Levee Reggie and Sidney Greenberg Lou Goldberg Jeweller Bonnie and Pierre Guay Israel R. Cohen Jacqueline Kaufman Ludwick Camille Halaby / Joseph Kruger Estate of Gerry Lisser MEETING Norman Lum J.Hamelin EDUCATION ROOMS Pearl and Leonard Mendel Lucy Malagisi Pascale and Jack Hasen Estate of Philip Ostroff Thelma and Sidney Rosensweig Maple Leaf Lodge Karen Hirscheimer Merling & Merling Rita Hirscheimer THE HASKO FAMILY Florence Rozen and Sheldon Miller Montreal NHL Off-Ice Officals Cynthia Weston and MEETING ROOM GIFTS $100-$499 Morley and Rita Cohen Foundation Harvey Horowitz NEW LIFE Marianne and Ted Katz Brenda Murray- Aviation Group Sherri and Gerald Issenman Marilyn and Irving Aaron WSP Canada Henry Karp GOVERNORS Tina and Phil Abbey Patty and Howard Nadler Barry Katsof RESIDENT ROOM Mery and Victor Assaraf Ann Nagley $1,800 - $2,500 Ken Atlas Marlene and Joel King Cindy and Fred Naimer Terri and Peter Klein Mariola and Barry Grossman John Aylen Hindy and Rory Olson Rachel Claude Azoulay Lenny Kliger and Family Linda and Stephen Packer Naomi and Ilan and Erna Benjamin Jack Richer Kathy and Emile Knafo Marilyn Berman Monique and Frank Rosenberg Adriana Kotler Arnold Garber GIFTS $65,000 Michael Berman Miriam Ross Guy Laliberté Richard Bernett Sarah and Allen Rubin Sigy and Max Laredo Morris Libstug David Bloom Ellen and Morris Sabin Jacques Leonard Charlotte and Leo Maier Blostein Linda Sacks Renee and Martin Lieberman Steven Bosnick Joyce and Gary Saifer David Brodet Leutner Wealth Management NEW BRONZE Karassik Foundation Marilyn Schiff Mariola and Arthur Levitt Irving Burstein Lynda and Gordon Schneider GOVERNORS CCIRC Debbie and Steven Schouela Sheldon Lubin and Sandy Fischel GIFTS $25,000 Wing Chan Joyce and Alan Schwartz Philip A McCully Club Femme Leap Tina and Kenneth Moyse Mary A. Ross Diana and Morris Schweitzer E. Lawrence Cohen 21 Last Entertainment Margaret and Larry Nachshen Lionel Sanders Alexander Dworkin Collins Barrow Mike Shahin Hindy and Rory Olson Harriet and Marvin Corber Rosanne and Marty Steinbach Manuel Shacter Consult Fund Archie Deskin Heather and Joseph Paperman Gloria and Stephen Steinberg Pascal Pilon Esther Dimentberg Dale Szlamkowicz Marianne and Carol Dukes - Dobos PSB Boisjoli Robin Kugelmas and Morris Szwimer Wendy and Stephen Rapps NEW ENDOWMENT Ted Katz Maureen and Jack Dym Donna Taran and Michael Block Encadrements ERA Robert Tarshis Bruce Kent Group-RBC FUNDS The Lederman John Felvinci Arlene and Sam Trager Dominion Securities Rina and Larry Fisher Watson Jacobs McCreary LLP Ron Robins Lederman Heritage Fund Foundation Karen Flam Fern and Steve Waxman Miri and Lorne Rosenbloom Judith and Jeremy Freedman Roz and Edward Wyse Norbert and Gusta Roth Estate of Lazar Lapidus Norma and Norman Freedman Denise and Jeffrey Zunenshine GIFTS Fernanda and Louis Fronenberg Foundation Michael Corber J. 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Melmed Doris and David Kimmel Nat Alexander Linda Turner Florence and Sheldon Miller Howard Fox Ida and Sam Kivenko Debbie Antebi Charna Young Cheryl and Jeff Nashen Debbie Giser Terri and Peter Klein Family Rhoda Aronson Marga Zummer National Apparel Bureau Robert Gold Dorothy Kugler Henriette Azuelos Iris Nowa Frank Goldschleger Terry and George Landau Family Gloria Baranowski Paris Star Inc. Donald Gordon Hedy and Julius Landau Michael Baron IN APPRECIATION Peter Morton-Pembrooke Stacey Herman Anne and Jack Laster Hyman Batalion Private Wealth Bruce Isenberg Anne and Sam Lenet Michele Bensimon Many thanks to: Debra and Stephen Pekofsky Jonathan Isenberg Ethel and Max Levine Sheila Berman Rosemarie and Phil Peters Linda Israel Shirley and Sam Levine Lorna Bierbrier Hedy Landau Michael Prazoff Robert Israel Mary and Morrie Libstug Dora Bloom Debora Iera and Paul Quinn Rita Jozuus Helen and Max Mars Geoffrey Bloom for choosing donations to the Foundation Alice and Joel Raby Howard Kalichman The Merling Family Martin D. Bogante Christian Robin in lieu of gifts to honour a Terry Kaplan Frances and Max Milstein Mary Burke special occasion. Maxine and Marvin Rosenblatt Eric Kimmel Sadie and Mandy Moscovitch Peter Bussiere 11 BATTLE OF THE BANDS EVERYONE’S A WINNER! Eight lucky staff members from Donald Berman Maimonides got an exclusive opportunity to have a VIP experience at Battle of the Bands – including a meet and greet with celebrity guest Tito Jackson! The opportunity came thanks to a very generous and heartfelt donation from Benjamin Cohen. Mr. Cohen had attended and enjoyed the Battle of the Bands in the past and once again supported the event as an event sponsor – which entitled him to two front-of-the-house tables and access to an exclusive VIP cock- tail which includes a meet-and-greet with our celebrity guest. When Mr. Cohen realized he was unfortunately scheduled to be out of town the night of the event, he contacted the Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation to let them know he wanted others to benefit from his tickets. Having a personal connection to Benjamin Cohen Maimonides, Mr. Cohen says he remembers seeing family members there treated with the utmost respect. “The staff at Maimonides work hard and are sincere, compassionate people,” he recalls. Mr. Cohen asked that his eight VIP tickets be given to deserving staff members who work directly with residents. “I wanted to show my appreciation that what they do is valued,” he explains. At Mr. DBM staff members enjoy the VIP experience at Battle of Cohen’s request, a raffle was held at Maimonides and eight staff members’ names were drawn. The lucky the Bands thanks to Benjamin Cohen. Pictured are Carol winners got the VIP treatment that night – and while their gift was a show of appreciation, they expressed Taylor George, Annie Boto, Norman Clarke, Lydia Laoudi, their appreciation to the Foundation and the generous donor who made it all happen. In the end, the Heidi Lainez. Absent from photo are Elizabeth Elson, residents at Donald Berman Maimonides are the winners as well – as the proceeds from this year’s success- Francois Lavergne and Sheryl McMorris. ful event go towards continually improving the resident’s milieu de vie and their quality of life.

BATTLE HALL OF FAME Richard Yanofsky and Phil Bloom of Le Living Room were recently inducted into the DBM Battle of the Bands Hall of Fame in the Performer and Builder Categories respectively. They join an esteemed group of loyal Battle innovators recognized for their significant contribution to the energy and evolution of this Battle co-chairs Rory Olson and Freddie Naimer with Battle co-chairs Freddie Naimer and Rory Olson with popular event. Hall of Fame inductee Phil Bloom of Le Living Room. Hall of Fame inductee Richard Yanofsky. NOT-SO-UNDERCOVER BOSS: SENIOR MANAGERS EXPERIENCE THE JOBS OF OUR FRONTLINE WORKERS FIRSTHAND “If only my boss could walk a their work day is really like and see what life is really mile in my shoes...Sometimes like “up close and personal”! it seems like they have no idea Senior managers have shadowed staff in various what we do!” departments including housekeeping, technical The disconnect between manage- services, kitchen, and nursing. The senior man- ment and staff is often taken agers arrive at shift time, follow the dress-code, go for granted in the workplace. on breaks and lunch with their colleagues for the Following a Planetree retreat day, and work the entire shift. In the process, they where Maimonides and Jewish get a better understanding of what goes on at the Eldercare staff brainstormed Centres. Staff members who were shadowed now ways to enhance resident care, talk to senior managers in the hallways. They feel one frontline health worker proposed a novel idea: better understood and more comfortable to ap- Assistant to the Director of proach the boss with issues. Senior managers have SAPA Rosalie Dion shadows what if senior managers spent time in somebody Venita Castle at JEC else’s shoes – experiencing life as someone else at the a better appreciation for the day-to-day tasks of Centre? The idea was quickly embraced and the “Not- our staff. Relationships are formed and stay strong. so-Undercover-Boss” program came into being. This initiative is a win-win for the staff and senior The program has senior managers shadow front- managers. It was featured at the Planetree confer- line staff for a full shift in order to experience what ence in Boston, MA in October 2015. 12 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION – SUCCESS STORIES CARE

Some would say the Therapeutic Recreation department helps create the true sense of milieu de vie at Donald Berman Mai- monides and Jewish Eldercare Centre. Therapeutic Recreation is about more than just playing bingo although many residents do love a good game! With the support of the Foundation, our Recreation team is able to think outside the box and offer our residents a wide range of stimulating activities.

ART THERAPY late their feelings onto a blank canvas. Art therapy is a popular program at Several times a year, the art therapy Donald Berman Maimonides. Many department also hosts an open studio residents only pick up a paintbrush for event for families and residents to take the first time with art therapist Sondra family portraits like the one on the cover. Goldman but quickly become bud- “Cultural and creative events bring ding artists – creating amazing works families together to play and interact of art from landscapes to abstract with one another, without the need for art to multimedia. Every year, the dialogue. These playful moments feed residents’ artwork is showcased in a the soul of the residents and create last- special vernissage and exhibition that ing memories for all involved,” says Art is open to the public. The residents Maimonides resident Jacob Schechtman showcases the Therapist Sondra Goldman. have the opportunity to really trans- paintings he created in the Art Therapy program. tour, the firefighters gave Gerald a hat, shirt and MOMENT IN TIME badge from their precinct. Gerald passed away not The Moment in Time program at Don- long after the visit, but everyone who knew him ald Berman Maimonides and Jewish was so happy he was able to enjoy the experience Eldercare offers residents a chance to at the end of his life. Josie di Benedetto, the recrea- experience making a wish come true. tional therapist who accompanied him on the vis- Maimonides resident Rosaline Tafler it says it was her pleasure to have gone with him. is the latest recipient of a Moment in Looking at Gerald’s smile in the photo taken that Time wish. After telling us she missed day that now sits on her desk, di Benedetto says: eating Chinese food, we ordered her a “That is why we have Chinese meal. Rosaline was served with this program”. white gloves and her room was set up with a tablecloth, flower centerpiece and classical music playing in the back- ground. She kept saying that it was the best wish she could have asked for!! Maimonides Jewish Eldercare resident Myrna Kra- resident Rosaline vitz-Krackovitch wanted to attend her Tafler enjoys Chinese food grandchildren’s B’nei Mitzvah. The Mo- and white glove ment in Time committee made arrang- service from Educator Alison ments to ensure Myrna had special Friedman as transportation, snacks and someone to part of the Moment in Time accompany her. As a result, Myrna was program. able to be a special part of a milestone event for her grandchildren. Jewish Eldercare resident Gerald Reinharz had the Jewish Eldercare resident Gerald Reinharz Jewish Eldercare resident Myrna Kravitz-Krackovitch got opportunity to visit a local fire station. The staff at Jew- had the opportunity to visit a local fire to attend her grandchildrens’ b’nei mitzvah as part of the station with Recreation Therapist Josie di ish Eldercare knew Gerald had a passion for fire trucks Moment in Time program. Benedetto as part of the Moment in Time and made the arrangements for a visit. At the end of their program

iPODS FOR RESIDENTS with advanced de- The Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation was pleased to mentia – the magic receive a special donation this year from Wilensky’s Light happens upon hear- Lunch. The iconic Montreal restaurant pools their tips each ing the music they year and donates to charity. Wilensky’s picked Donald enjoy. When hearing how the funds were being used, Sharon Berman Maimonides as the lucky recipient and the funds are Wilensky said: “I am honored that the money is going to such being put toward an innovative program featured in the a worthwhile project!” Therapeutic Recreation activities are award-winning documentary “Alive Inside”. The program funded by the Foundations of both Centres. To help sustain provides ipods and customized playlists for residents these efforts, please call (514) 483-2121, ext. 2307. 13 THANK YOU DONATIONS TO JEWISH HOSPITAL OF HOPE ELDERCARE FOUNDATION

ESTATES Saryl and Stephen Gross GOVERNORS – Betty and Carl Laxer Family Foundation Joseph Levitt $97,000 Estate of Stephen Bienstock SILVER J. Stephen Lipper Groupe Canvar Inc. Mark Edwards Appparel Inc. $27,000 Estate of Hannah Kaplan Wollock Guita and Stanley Harold Brownstein Rabbi Lionel Moses $7,500 Estate of Abe Leith Hyman Fund Dovson Investments Inc. Debbie and Gilles Mosseri Ruth Drazin $2,000 Estate of Gerry Lisser Thomas Klein Mount View Investments Ltd. Sari and Shlomo Drazin Usher Nadler $1,000 Estate of Jack Gottheil Knights of Pythias Solly Feldman Jason Nyman Annual Appeal Barry Grossman Morton Pearl Dovena and Myer Hart SUITE DREAMS CAMPAIGN Pearl and Leonard Mendel William and Ida Pencer Foundation Stan Kivenko Reitman’s Inc. Brian Sackman Morton Kolomeir Jack Richer $30,000 Felicia and Arnold Aaron Foundation Janice Gerson and Clarice and Nathan Kolomeir Susan Raymer and Ben Wygodny $25,000 Gustav Levinschi Foundation Jeffrey Schwartz Murray Kotler Miriam Roland Dr. Adrian Langleben $7,200 Michael Wiener Dr. David Sinclair Mitchell Rosen Charlotte and Irving Lubin David Salzman Sukie and Marty Nadler $4,100 Pearl and Leonard Mendel Sam Slodovnick Joe Schaffer Hy Polansky $500 H. W. Hollinger Inc. Norman Zavalkoff Aaron Schwartz Dianne Richler Kathy and Mark Sheres Family Foundation Morris Rotstein Howard Shulkin NEW ENDOWMENT FUNDS Richard Vineberg Neysa and David Sigler Gary Wechsler $25,000 Lederman Foundation – Silver Buying Services Ltd. GOVERNORS – Fred Wenger Shirley and Phil Silvers Heritage Endowment Fund Murray Wiseman GOLD Sandy and Leonard Sitcoff Honorable Dionysia Zerbisias ENDURING FUNDS NEW GOVERNORS Hy Skolnik Mery and Victor Assaraf Jay Stubina AND PLANNED Mitzi and Hillel Becker GOVERNORS – Howard Szalavetz GIVING PLATINUM Arnold Bercovitch Tauben Family Foundation BRONZE Stanley Tucker Rozlyn Druckman Pearl and Milan Bratin Mini Berish Memorial Fund Augusta Vineberg Solomon Aron & Susan Lieberman MNP Anonymous Simon Wahed Max Clamen Memorial Fund Foundation Leonard and Alice Cohen Mona and Dave Abrams Roz Wiener Estate Melvin Cohen Family Foundation Allan Brodkin Edward Wiltzer Sam Engels Memorial Fund GOLD Edouard Desjardins E. Lawrence Cohen Yvonne Wreschner Gerald Daoussis Yanofsky Liebman Foundation Judith Chinks Fish Naomi & Eric Bissell Doralu Investment Jason Dolman Vicki and Stan Zack Scholarship Fund Clare Hallward Sydney Feldhammer Aviva and Ami Drazin Family Foundation Phil Frank Memorial Fund Perla Kessous Sara and Bram Freedman Iris and Bernard Elfassy Rose H. Freedman Stephen Kosters Gewurz Family Foundation Dr. Ron Erlick GIFT IN KIND Endowment Fund Orrin Maldoff Nina and Harry Hart Vincent Feigin Henry and Berenice Kaufmann Pearl and Stuart Freedman Guita & Stanley Hyman Fund Howard Wetston Q.C. Foundation Naomi Friedman Saryl and Stephen Gross David & Sylvia Kastner Family Foundation SILVER King Family Foundation Dr. Shulom Friedman Family Fund Yvonne and Andrew Koenig Dr. Harry and Linda Glick Rebecca Kessous Morden C. Lazarus Debrorah and Michael Groper FRIENDS OF THE The Stellabar Foundation Sandra and Leo Kolber Memorial Fund Dr. Arthur Greenspoon Foundation Riva and Thomas Hecht FOUNDATION Kutzin/Clamen Fund BRONZE Levy Canada Co. Sam Hops Eva & Ben Lerner Fund Barbara Mayman and Eric J. Robert Swidler & Associates Inc. Marlene Bourke $1,000 - $5,000 Ethel Levine Memorial Fund Nichols Lawrence Kaplan Marion & Lazarus Caplan Clara Benasuly-Pinto Fund Nirvana Management Richard Kaplin Dr. Barry and Colette Bella Saltzman Consultants Ltd. Felicia Karp Gary Katsof Dolman Ann Saperstein & GOVERNORS – Miriam and Sydney Pinchuk Mark Potechin Dr. Skip Kerner Dyna and Morris Dalfen Jennie Katz Memorial Fund PLATINUM Brenda Randolph and Philip Kolodny Allan Rayson Family Foundation Clara Segal Honour Fund Shirley and Max Konigsberg Sidney Rosensweig Sarah Silverberg Memorial Fund David Ades Arnold Kostiner Sonia Serfaty Schouela Abe Singer Memorial Fund Empire Auctions Mina and Minel Kupferberg $500 - $999 Lorne Wiseman Sheila Kussner Sam Solomon Trust Fund Azrieli Foundation Nan and Jack Wiseman Lawrence Joseph Associates Ltd., Denise and Benjamin Battat Fanny Starr Aaron & Wally Fish Mary & Carl Storfer Family Foundation We are grateful to our governors who upgraded their support this year. Toby Weintrub Memorial Fund Leo and Shirley Goldfarb Their names appear in BOLD. Estate Solomon Weiss Foundation 14 JANUARY 1, 2015 – DECEMBER 31, 2015 FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION LEAVE A BEQUEST. LEAVE A LEGACY. Joel Goldman Monty Raider WHY SHOULD I INCLUDE A BEQUEST TO A $100 - $499 Martin Goldsmith Helaine and Bill Ram Arthur Goldstein Stephen Rapps CHARITY IN MY WILL? Racheline Abadi Edgar Goldstein Evelyne and Ben Reitelman Michael Abelson Rena Gornitsky Leila Resnickoff Making a bequest is a way to make a lasting contri- Walter Absil Dr. Willis Grad Michael Rinaldi Sandra Agulnik bution to a cause that you are passionate about and Edith Greenberg Danny Ritter that will continue to make an impact beyond your Claudia Aintabi Rae Gropper Medeleine Ritz Doreen Apps Dallaire Dorothy and Dr. Harry and Delores Rosen lifetime. It is the opportunity to leave a gift that will Gordon Arbess George S. Grostern Adele and Stanley Rosen make a difference to the lives of those connected Dr. Jim Archibald Stan Grunzeweig Gibby Rosenberg with your charity of choice. Atlantic Sportswear Mike Harper Abby and Bernard Rosenblatt Mildred Balter Neil Hazan Michael Rosenfeld Helen Bard Mark Hecht Dr. Rima Rozen CAN I LEAVE A BEQUEST TO FAMILY AND Dr. Hyman Batalion Dr. Lily and Peter Hechtman Frances and David Rubin Charles Benjamin Susan Hermelin Foundation Inc. FRIENDS AS WELL AS A CHARITY? Albert Bensmihan Martin Isaif Ivan Anthony Rustin Definitely. In fact, we encourage people to think Susan and Harold Berger M. Cons Financial Services S.B.I. Holdings Ltd. Howard Berish Jomala Realty Jeff Sackman about their families and friends first and then con- Ryan Berkofsky Management Inc. Mallary Sackman and sider leaving a bequest to the Jewish Hospital of Harriet and Gerald Bernstein Lawrence Kaplan Mark Segall Hope Eldercare Foundation. Gerald Bernstein Isaac Katofsky Nina Safdie Steven Bernstein Jason Thomas Kenney Michael Samuelson Bessner Gallay Kreisman Lawrence Kessler Harvey Savage WILL I BE ABLE TO SPECIFY HOW MY Kevin Bianchini Allegria Kessous Marcie Scheim Joseph Blumer Melvin Klein Richard Scheim BEQUEST WILL BE USED? Bob Bassel Realties Inc. Mtre. Leonard Kliger Thomas Schnurmacher Yes. However, sometimes for long-term care, the Aaron Brotman Stuart Korne Schuster and Osten needs are very specific and are constantly changing. Percy Bubis Haim Kotler Family Foundation Jeff Bultz Sheila Kussner Shirley Seligman Buscemi Goodman Carol and Stephen Langsner Servicorp Industrial Supplies WHAT EFFECT WILL MAKING A BEQUEST Legault Inc. Laurentian Lanes Monica and Barry Shapiro Cansew Inc. Arlene Lerner Enid Shatner HAVE ON MY LIFE? Judy and Mark Caplan Hinda and William Letovsky Shelley and Mark Sherman Financially, it will have no effect on the way you live Myrna Carlin Steven Levine Arlene Shillinger your life right now. However, many charities like Sol Chankowsky Dan Liberman Maury Simms Stacey Cape Helen Liberman Wendy Sirota the Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation David Chemtob Sheldon Lubin Brenda and Abe Sluser have a recognition program and appreciate being Brigitte Chouinard Jonathan Margel Steven Sobol informed of your decision so that we can thank you Shelley and Robert Cohen Simon Margel Dr. Gerry Sohmer during your lifetime. Sydney Cohen Kathy Markus Marion Sohmer CRB Foundation Birdie Marshall Sheri Spunt Harrison Cutler David Martz Jack Steiner IS THERE A MINIMUM VALUE TO LEAVE AS A Murray Cuttler Massage Chez Vous Steven Stenge Dalfen Family Foundation Maxwell Cummings Richard Stern BEQUEST TO A CHARITY? HOW DO I INCLUDE Frank Daniel Family Foundation Dr. Barry Sternthal Phyllis Deitcher Beverly Mendel Gail and Mark Stolovitsky A BEQUEST TO A CHARITY IN MY WILL? Alvin Delovitch Dr. Leonard Mendell Judy Stolovitsky Leaving a bequest to a charity is a simple thing to Richard Dermer Met-Recy Ltd. Cynthia and Andre Telio Ronda Diamond Vera Metrick Benjamin Topor do. Speak to your solicitor about including a clause Marlene and Warren Dick Joel Milgram Geri and Josh Uditsky in your will with the details of your bequest. To make Eileen Dubrovsky Norman Millman Lionella Ullman a difference in our residents’ lives, please call Karen Ellen and Steve Ehrenfeld Gary Mintz Sheila Usher Monica Ejdelman Stanley P. Morris Edward Victor Flam, Foundation Director, at (514) 483-2121, ext. Howard Epstein Mr. Racking Inc. Jack Vineberg 2307. Bert Feig Irwin Neudorf Michael Waxman Cynthia Feigin Faye and Leslie Neuman Murray Weber Lou Flam Phil Newman Teresa Paiva Weed Julie Fournier Joshua Newpol Alexandra Wener Beatrice Freder Barbara Novek Bernie Wener Aviyam Friedman Susan Orenstein Dr. Marvin Wexler Cory Friedman Marvin Pascal Sharon Wiener Anne and Irwin Fruchter Gerald Pfeffer Sarah Wilson Linda and Phil Gellis Phil Siegel Holdings Inc. Wire Rope Industries Harry Glassman Bonnie Plotnick Irving Wiseberg Rosalind Gliserman Gary Polachek Allan Zelikovic Joan Golberg Karen Portnoy Merovitz Sandra Zelikovic Gustave Goldmann Cindy Raider Jonathan Zelman 15 LEADERSHIP BRAM FREEDMAN HONOURED

Bram Freedman was honoured with the Outstanding Corporations and Foundations. Service Award at the Annual General Meetings of the Bram got involved with Jewish Eldercare after join- Donald Berman Maimonides and Jewish Eldercare ing the Centre board in 2005. He was actively involved in the integration of the JEC foundations as well as bringing Barbra Gold and her management team to Jewish Eldercare. As Bram saw firsthand the great work that was taking place at Jewish Eldercare, he invested more of himself – acting as Centre board president from 2008-2012. Bram stepped down from the Centre Board to join the Foundation in 2012 – at another time of great change. With the Quebec government’s introduction of Bill 10, which reformed the healthcare system, Bram once again sprang into action – acting as a facilitator and advisor in terms of bringing the Jewish establishments From left to right, Director of SAPA Barbra Gold, honouree Bram Freedman, West Central Health Board member Ron Waxman, Corporation Board member Murray Kotler . together and making sure their voices were heard. DONALD BERMAN MAIMONIDES FOUNDATION AND JEWISH HOSPITAL OF HOPE ELDERCARE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016

Back row (left to right): Howard Zingboim, Terry Landau, David Shapiro, Allen Quallenberg, Charles Paiement, George Landau, Jeffrey Zunenshine, Steven Schouela, Morris Dascal, Johnny Karls, Mark Goldman, Terri Klein, Russell Grant; Middle row (left to right): Larry Nachshen, Randi Gitnick, Lori Goldenblatt, Cindy Naimer, Mitch Weitzman, Denise Zunenshine, Lawrence Young, Foundations Director Karen Flam, Syd Gartner, Barry Grossman, Brad Steinmetz, Abe Rogozinsky, Hinda Deckelbaum, Cielo Carin; Front row (left to right): Ronnie Roter, Freddie Naimer, Angela D’Angelo, President Danny Baum, Michael Corber, Bram Freedman, Arlene Adler, Diana Schweitzer; Absent from photo: Phil Abbey, Jack Altman, David Altro, Milan Bratin, Jamie Burak, Herb Feifer, Joel Goldberg, Jonathan Green, Gerry Kandestin, Jason Katz, Robert Kertesz, Max Konigsberg, Steve Kosters, Phil Levi, Len Lewkowict, Rory Olson, Howard Shulkin, Jeff Sidel, Gordon Silverman, Henry Topas, Gary Wechsler, Fred Wenger, Roz Wiener. 16 THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT DONOR NEWS Incoming Foundation President Danny Baum presented Michael Corber with a gift in recognition of his outstanding two-year tenure as Foundation President. Michael was recruited to the Board of Directors by Manny Batshaw. He moved into the vital role of treasurer and helped with the creation of an Investment Committee after the passing of Ben Cobrin. Michael served as Co-Chair of the very successful Suite Dreams campaign. Danny said “Michael has given his all to the Foundation leading the way in every fund- raising effort since they day he joined the board. As President he brought his strategic financial and accounting skills to the table as well as his big heart. He never shied from the difficult decisions or discussions, always leading with a calm demeanor and a level head.” LEDERMAN FOUNDATION GIFT HELPS SAFEGUARD CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL HERITAGE The Lederman Foundation has established Heritage done over the past Endowment Funds of $25,000 each at both Donald fifty years to provide Berman Maimonides and Jewish Eldercare Centres as a programs that are in- way to help to enable us to generate yearly capital to herent to the special ensure the protection and maintenance of our vital and and unique cultural meaningful “Quality of Life” programs. This includes lives of the residents providing Jewish essentials such as prayer books, in our care. menorahs, tallit, yarmulkas and candles for Shabbat and Our Centres make it holiday services. Other programs essential to the Jewish possible for the Jew- heritage are breakfast programs that provide bagels, lox, ish elderly to live out cream cheese and herring as well as Sukkot Services, the last years of their Purim parties and Passover seders. lives with dignity and purpose while maintaining their Changes in the demographics of the Jewish elderly, lifelong Jewish traditions which are critical to their the steady decrease in resources and recent reorgan- well-being. The Lederman Heritage Endowment Fund ization of our public health system, and the cost of has the potential to leave a lasting and indelible mark “living Jewishly” and maintaining traditional observ- on our Centres by making a real difference. To make a ances all underline the need for the Jewish community donation to the Foundation, please call (514) 483-2121, to maintain a strong commitment to its senior members. ext. 2307 or (514) 738-4500, ext. 2125. These factors combine to place at risk all that we have TRIBUTE CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT BOTH JEC AND DBM Honour a loved one, celebrate a special occasion or send a holiday card. We are happy to offer this personalized service. We accept cheques, VISA,Mastercard or AMEX. At JEC, call (514) 738-4500, ext. 2124 NEW CARDS! AT DBM, call (514) 483-2121, ext. 2207

17 STAFF SharingSharing ExpertiseExpertise PRESENTATIONS Wilchesky, M. Research initiatives to improve medical and nursing qual- Dion, R. Flam, K. “Not So Undercover Boss”, Planetree International ity of care in geriatric long-term care facilities. Première Journée sur la Annual Conference, Boston, MA, October 13, 2015. Recherche Sociale au CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Vrabie, D., De Bellefeuille, L. “A home for our elderly with chronic QC, December 16, 2015. mental illness – A successful example of partnership in Montreal between Jewish Goldman,S. The Expressive Therapies Continuum: Conceptual Framework General Hospital and Jewish Eldercare Center.”, Canadian Federation of Mental for Multimodal Expressive Arts Practice, 2015 Expressive Therapies Summit Health Nurses National Conference: “Celebrating Canadian Psychiatric & Mental New York City, NY, USA, November 8, 2015. Health Nursing Achievements!”, Niagara Falls, Ontario, October 21 -23, 2015. POSTER PRESENTATIONS Wilchesky, M., McCusker, J., Cole, M.G., Voyer, P., Champoux, Ballard, S.A., Yaffe M.J., Wilchesky M. Adapting the Elder Abuse N., Monette, J., Vu, M., Ciampi, A., Belzile, E. Drugs associated Suspicion Index for Use Among Institutionalized Older Adults: A Mixed with an increased risk of incident delirium in long-term care facilities. Première Methods Study Protocol. 43rd Annual Meeting of the North American Primary Journée sur la Recherche Sociale au CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Care Research Group, Cancun, Mexico*, October 24-28, 2015. *Conference Montreal, QC, December 16, 2015. and travel expenses funded via a McGill University Family Medicine Academic Lungu, O., Bruneau, M.A., Ballard, S.A., Voyer, P., Landreville, Excellence Research Award. P., Verrault, R., Gore, B., Champoux, N., Desrosiers, J., Kröger, Lungu, O., Wilchesky, M., Bruneau, M.A., Kröger, E., Voyer, E., Monette, J., Peretti, M., & Wilchesky, M. Changes in Neuro- P., Champoux, N., Landreville, P., Desrosiers, J., Ballard, S.A., psychiatric Subsyndromes in LTC Residents with Dementia Across the Circadian Johnson, S.M.A., Verreault, R. Assessing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Cycle. Première Journée sur la Recherche Sociale au CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de- in Long-Term Care: Comparing the NPI-NH and CMAI Scales Across the Circad- l’Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, December 16, 2015. ian Cycle. 8th Annual Canadian Conference on Dementia, Ottawa, Ontario, Wilchesky M., Peretti M., Lungu O., Gore B., Johnson S.M.A., October 1-3, 2015. Friedman, R. Treatment of Suspected Urinary Tract Infections with Insuffi- Wilchesky, M., Lungu, O., Bruneau, M.A., Kröger, E., Voyer, P., cient Symptomatology in Long-Term Care: Comparing the McGeer and Loeb Champoux, N., Landreville, P., Desrosiers, J., Johnson, S.M.A., Criteria. 44th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, Canadian Association Ballard, S.A., Verreault, R. Characterizing Sundowning Syndrome in on Gerontology; Calgary, Alberta, October 23-25, 2015. Long-Term Care Residents with Dementia: The Role of Multiple Concurrent Wilchesky, M., Ballard, S.A., Peretti, M., Lungu, O., Tabamo, F., Neuropsychiatric Symptoms. 8th Annual Canadian Conference on Dementia, Alfonso, L., Cetin-Sahin, D., Johnson, S.M.A. Use of a Communica- Ottawa, Ontario, October 1-3, 2015. tion Tool to Reduce Avoidable Hospital Transfers from Long-Term Care: Do Wilchesky, M., Morin, M., Marcotte, M., Voyer, P., Champoux, Nursing Attitudes, Training, and Years of Experience Play a Role? N., Monette, J., Giguère, A., Aubin, M., Durand, P.J., Arcand, 44th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on M., Verreault, R., Kröger, E. OptimaMed: First Results from an Interven- Gerontology, Calgary, Alberta, October 23-25, 2015. tion to Reduce Inappropriate Medication Use among Long-Term Care Residents with Advanced Dementia. 8th Annual Canadian Conference on Dementia, Ottawa, Ontario, October 1-3, 2015.

18 ANNUAL GUITAR WINNERS FUNDRAISING Guitars signed by Tito Jackson were quite the hit at this year’s Battle of the Bands auction. Purchasing a guitar was the only way to get backstage and have a meet and greet with the Motown legend. Those who bought guitars were able to bring their guests for the photo op. Pictured are: Pictured are clockwise from top left: Shai Adam, Abe and Barbara Rogozinsky, Jason Katz, Pierre Guay, Rob Frances, Linda Lacroix

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KIDDUSH FUND NOW AVAILABLE NEW! AT JEWISH ELDERCARE CENTRE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A KIDDUSH AT DONALD BERMAN MAIMONIDES OR JEWISH ELDERCARE CENTRE? The Donald Berman Maimonides Foundation & Jewish Hospital of Hope Eldercare Foundation are accepting donations to THE KIDDUSH FUND Monies will be used to purchase fruit cake, gefilte fish and grape juice for Saturday services. Your gift will be acknowledged during the Kiddush and on the donor recognition page in the Perspective newsletter. A tax receipt will be provided for the amount of your donation. Contact the DBM Foundation office at (514) 483-2121, ext. 2207 or the JEC Foundation office at (514) 738-4500, ext. 2124 for more information.

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