A Publication of RIVERVIEW HEALTH CENTRE

Jane Van Dam, Social Worker at Riverview Health Centre, facilitates a June 2004 • Vol. 13 • No. 2 creative writing class that helps individuals with dementia to tap into their “emotional memory.” Recreation Facilitators Bring Social Workers at Riverview Put Sense of Community to Riverview the Whole in Holistic

iverview Health Centre’s 12 small groups. “We set up several he social workers at Riverview are impaired. Often when people Rrecreation facilitators have a different activities and invited the THealth Centre are the fabric have dementia, they focus on the vision for the Centre: to bring units to participate,” says Shawna that connect everyone – clients, things they can’t do rather than the patients, residents, families and McPhee, Recreation Facilitator on families and staff – and one of their things they can do,” says Van Dam. staff members together for a variety 2 East. many responsibilities is encouraging of Centre-wide events that give Included in the week were people to work together as a People focus on what participants a sense of community. sensory stimulation activities, a community. Each March, the They accomplish this by working mini olympics and a pet therapy Canadian Association of Social they are able to do… as a group to organize special events, session. As well, an entertainment Workers (CASW) highlights and which take place in the auditorium group called Gilbert and Sullivan celebrates the contributions of it gives them a way and the cafeteria. Their work is came by to sing for the audience. these professionals to society via supported by the Riverview Health St. Patrick’s Day also falls National Social Work Week. to feel successful and Centre Foundation, which helps to in March, and for the recreation Riverview is among many committed accomplished. fund these meaningful celebrations facilitators, that’s another cause for organizations that take time to that enhance life at the Centre. celebration! Taste of New Orleans celebrate these achievements; the So far in 2004, numerous events had been so entertaining at the social work team has established “I saw this as being a very positive have been planned and facilitated, New Year’s event that arrangements some very notable and necessary way for people to focus on what with about 100 people attending were made to bring them back programs – only a few of which can they are able to do and to give each one. Several more are planned again, to everyone’s enjoyment. be profiled here. them a way to feel successful and for the rest of the year. January Then, on March 22, the Assiniboine accomplished – that they had started with a bang with the Centre- Concert Band visited the auditorium Creative Writing Group something to contribute.” wide New Year’s party (funded by to give a concert to musical lovers, Focuses on the Positive The group now meets once Administration), which featured the as did the Winnipeg Pops Orchestra a week, and the facilitators of the “There is an emotional lively dance band, Taste of New on April 15. group rotate. Topics of discussion memory that people have,” says Orleans. Hot hors d’oeuvres and On May 7, the facilitators are determined by current events Jane Van Dam, R.S.W. “They may party hats added to the festive made all the arrangements for the and seasons and are based on the not have a memory of participating atmosphere. Then, on February 11, first ever Centre-wide Mother’s mood of the group – a task that in a group, but they retain an the recreation facilitators planned a Day tea, hiring a harpist to set the requires a careful, active listener. emotional memory – the positive Valentine’s party, with entertain- atmosphere. Tables were decorated Van Dam says that credit experience that stays with people ment provided by a group of square and a group of mothers enjoyed needs to be given where it’s due: for a long time.” dancers, followed by The Voyageurs. fancy sandwiches and dainties. “I’d really like to credit the residents It’s this emotional memory, as During the first week in Learning about different kinds who participated in the group, well as creative expression and March, the recreation facilitators of dancing can be an entertaining because they knew it was a new fostering a sense of community, that recognized their profession by pastime. So, on May 11, the facili- group and they were willing to take drives Van Dam and her colleagues demonstrating some of the activities tators organized a demonstration a chance and share their very to continue running a creative writing that can be enjoyed by large or by a group called “Barb’s Babes.” personal feelings. I really credit group for residents of Riverview. These ladies are line dance aficiona- them with being willing to learn Participants in the program have dos, and they put on a great show! and share their wisdom.” dementia, and many have expressed Inside This Issue McPhee promises more One of the group’s goals is to feelings of loneliness or anxiety. Centre-wide events in the coming develop a collection of poetry that Labyrinth a Sacred Place . . . . .2 The group allows them a safe place months. For example, on June 24 can be made available to visiting Wellness Day and QA ...... 2 to grieve their losses and express (just as this newsletter is hitting family members. The hope is to Staff Appreciation ...... 3 their creativity in a community of the stands) the Riverview Corral recreate the positive experience people with shared experiences. Lunch & Learn ...... 3 is coming with a variety of animals that occurs during the group In October 2003, Van Dam, Retiree Dinner ...... 3 for patients and residents to view sessions. along with her co-facilitator, Cycle on Life ...... 4 and pet. Canada Day celebrations The creative writing group social work student Katherine will take place on June 29, when meets every week at Riverview Golf Classic ...... 6 Gottzman, held a six-week trial a four-piece band will play. The Health Centre. For more information Health Club Equipment ...... 6 of the program. The results were planning team has arranged for please contact Jane Van Dam at Silent Auction Donors ...... 6 incredibly promising, so it was flags and pins to be handed out 478-6241. extended to include other allied Foundation Donors ...... 6 and cake and punch to be served. health professionals from the Nurse Climbs Kilimanjaro . . . .7 On July 21, people can look Centre. “Now we have a group that Bereavement Support Quality Initiatives ...... 7 forward to a visit from the Shriners we call the creative therapies When dealing with the loss of a (watch for posters advertising dates Alzheimer Conference ...... 7 group,” says Van Dam. loved one, people often need support and time). The rain date for this Event for the Birds ...... 8 “A creative program like this for a variety of reasons: to guide event is July 25. one is very helpful for people who them through the grieving process;

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40015910 One Morley Avenue Morley One Social Work: continued from front for camaraderie and friendship; almost get permission to express for healing and coping. The social their own grief.” workers at Riverview Health Beyond the videos, group Centre recognize this need and participants are encouraged to work to find programs and services engage in conversation. As well, to help guide people through these they are provided with thoughtful times of loss. and insightful readings that “I think the bereavement promote insight and understanding. group format has proven to be quite “What you experience in the successful,” says Brian Robbins, springtime of a year is what you R.S.W. “When the discussions experience in the springtime of your grief,” says Robbins, reading Riverview’s from a book that makes an unlikely – yet apt – metaphor of spring and bereavement support grieving. “You feel a spirit forming – a spirit you have missed.” group guides people If you’d like more information about the Riverview Health through times of loss. Centre’s Bereavement group, please contact Brian Robbins at 478-6174. Lucille Leclerc (left) and Katherine Gottzman co-facilitated the begin, the participants are given an caregiver support group offered at Riverview Health Centre this winter. opportunity to explore their grief; The Riverview Support often times, participants discover Group: Caregivers Need and Katherine Gottzman, who co- “There was an interest that they are actually grieving facilitated the group for four weeks expressed in this last session by the multiple losses.” Care Too from February 24 to March 16. people attending to have an on-going The Riverview Bereavement “It has to do with helping Sharing components are central caregiver support group – a once a Group, which has been in operation caregivers find positive ways to to the group, Leclerc explains, as month group,” says Cathcart, who for three years, runs a session in advocate for their family member,” well as discussions and information would be the facilitator of a regular the spring and one in the fall – each says Anne Cathcart, R.S.W. in stress management and commu- group of this kind. “We’re planning lasting five weeks. The group typi- “There’s a need to meet with other nication. Visualization and relaxation that for September.” cally has anywhere from 10 to 15 people who are going through the have also been used to varying The first of these meetings will participants who have lost a loved same experiences – the same losses, degrees throughout the years. “The be held on September 14, 2004 one at the Centre, whether it be on feelings and struggles associated technique is a nice way for partici- from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the Palliative Care Unit or on other with caregiving. These people are pants to revitalize after what can be units in the facility. interested in providing the best an emotionally draining experience,” “The support group is support they can and want to find says Cathcart. Those requiring more available to help people who are out what information they need to The group is mainly comprised information about an on-going having problems in relation to the make that happen.” of caregivers who have a friend or caregiver support group to death of their loved ones … to help Every year, Cathcart supervises family member in care in any part work through the loss,” says Robbins. social work students who run a four of the Riverview Health Centre; start in September can call “We have a series of five videos, and session Caregiver Support Group. however, referrals are taken from Anne Cathcart at 478-6216. we start out each meeting with one The most recent series ran this other organizations and the of them. By watching it, participants spring with students Lucille Leclerc community at large.

Riverview Health Centre’s Labyrinth a Sacred Place

n ancient religious symbol has for families of dying patients. This Afound a place in the modern is such an upsetting time for them. world, inlaid in the carpet flooring They need a resource to help them of the Worship Centre at Riverview. become centered, calm, focused. It is a labyrinth – a symbol dating The labyrinth helps them get to back over 4,000 years and originally that place,” says Horst. used in the medieval period as a Rev. Barbara Barnett, a former substitute for making the pilgrimage chaplain at Riverview, first intro- to the Holy Land. duced Horst to the labyrinth. She The labyrinth was installed discovered its therapeutic benefits at Riverview in March 2004, during a health crisis in her life. “Once Barbara was introduced The labyrinth helps to the labyrinth, she began to develop a sense of trust and courage for the people to be centered process she was going through,” says Horst. Horst remembers Rev. Barnett and to achieve clarity. explaining that this unique resource taught her to put one foot in front and it has been comforting those of the other. “She was quite a witness The labyrinth in the Worship Centre: A source of spiritual and emotional comfort during times of difficulty. who walk it ever since. It has also to the power of the labyrinth.” piqued the curiosity of those Unlike a maze, which is an requirement, he likes to take the difficult health problems, being able who aren’t quite sure what it is intellectual puzzle, a labyrinth is walk in his stocking feet. to look at life from different perspec- all about, notes Rev. Glen Horst, not meant to be confusing. In fact, The carpet borders of the tives is a real spiritual strength.” coordinator of pastoral care services. it is meant to do just the opposite: labyrinth have a different texture, Horst said part of his team’s “There is a quiet kind of help people to be centered and to which can be felt in stocking feet. task is to help people understand curiosity about it,” says Horst. “Some achieve clarity. “They kind of speak to me, that that the labyrinth is an ancient are still trying to find their courage There is a single path to the when you get off the path there is symbol that has an important place to walk it. There is a sense of mystery centre, and when people arrive a subtle difference in how you in many faith traditions. here, and people are not quite sure there, they can stay as long as they experience life. They also speak of “That’s one of the things I like if they are ready to enter into it.” need, then journey back out. guidance. You can always trust that about the labyrinth. We have That hesitation is perfectly People can walk in alone or in if you keep moving on the path, always tried to make our Worship okay with Horst, who is confident groups. The labyrinth is available the path will become clear.” Centre an inclusive place for prayer that with time, residents, patients, to walk any time the Worship The chaplain is also surprised and meditation and worship. I family and staff will come to realize Centre is not in use by a group. It how, with each turn in the maze, think the labyrinth adds to that.” the spiritual and emotional comfort is designed so people in wheelchairs he sees things from a different The labyrinth was designed by that can be felt by entering the or those who use walkers can also perspective. “It’s a metaphor for how GBR Architects and donated by sacred space of the labyrinth. journey on it. you can see things differently from the Riverview Health Centre “We see the labyrinth’s Horst has entered the labyrinth different perspectives. In our setting, Foundation. potential as a resource, especially many times. Although it’s not a where we are dealing with very

2 Wellness Day & Quality Awareness Riverview Staff Appreciated for Day Go Hand-in-Hand Always “Measuring Up”

iverview employees recently Draw Winners he Staff Events Planning Team appreciation day. The theme for Rreceived an opportunity to Tat Riverview has been busy the day is “Riverview Health pamper themselves. On Friday, • $100 Gift Certificate from these last few months. Centre staff always measure up.” Mountain Equipment Co-op – April 30, the Centre held its second Last November, and again in This special day is held because Angela Torchia annual Wellness Day, during which February, they organized an evening it is difficult to individually reach • Flower basket from St. Mary’s staff members were encouraged to of fun curling, where the point was each of the almost 700 employees Nursery and Garden Centre – try out several activities designed not always to throw the rock closest who work at the Centre. The event Deena Evans to promote a balanced lifestyle. to the button. “It was a fun evening is held as a token of appreciation • Container Gardening book Planned by the Employee for those who had never been on the for staff effort and dedication. from Riverview Health Centre Wellness Team, a subgroup of the Foundation – Sonia Wolfe ice before. We curled for points that Staff will be treated to a Human Resources Committee, the • One month membership at were scored in unusual ways. It had barbeque, with afternoon, evening day featured six activities ranging Fitness Edge – Kim Nguyen nothing to do with the normal way and night shift staff also receiving a in focus from hobbies to physical • One year’s membership to the you keep score,” laughs Nancy Steski, special meal. Everyone gets a nifty fitness to spiritual well being. Health Club – Joanne Burns a member of the Planning Team. appreciation gift, which at press “People who can take the time • Appointment with Personal A good crowd of would-be time was secret! to do things that are important to Trainer – Jocelyn Morrison curlers came out for both nights, held Another highlight of the day them in their spare time will be at the Fort Rouge Curling Club. will be the presentation of three better able to manage the day-to- Those interested in the move- Easter at Riverview saw the busaries: The Israel Nitikman day challenges they face in their ment exercise known as Pilates Easter bunny visit all of the units Award, the Jean Cummings Award jobs,” says Denis Vincent, Chair were able to give it a try in a and leave little treats for the staff. and the Robert (Bob) B. Brennan of the Employee Wellness Team. session provided by a Pilates expert Education Bursary. At press time, recommended by Fitness Edge, Staff Appreciation Day the recipients of these awards were Wellness Day Activities which gave away a one month free On June 17, the Staff Events not yet known, so watch for profiles As Wellness Day took place membership in a draw. Planning Team, in cooperation with of the three winners in the fall in conjunction with Quality Many staff members want to Administration, is planning a staff issue of Health Views. Awareness Day, an effort was made find out how to use all the great to tie the activities to quality equipment available at the Staff awareness. For example, an Health Club. Therefore, a personal outdoor treasure hunt encouraged fitness instructor was available to “Lunch & Learn” Offers Interesting people to go out for a walk while demonstrate the ins and outs of all participating in a fun hunt for the equipment. Topics for Curious Diners Easter eggs. The eggs held the Activities were scheduled over answers to quality-related questions. a time period that would include t Riverview Health Centre, some lunch hours can be used for more Participants put their name in a most people’s lunch hours. Even Athan just curbing appetites. Three times a year in the Thomas Sill draw for a $100 gift certificate so, planners were aware that some Auditorium, staff members can attend a lunch hour seminar call “Lunch from Mountain Equipment Co-op. people would not be able to attend and Learn” to find out more about topics that interest them. Those wishing to work on their sessions at the designated times. The Centre’s Employee Wellness Team initiated this concept with green thumbs took part in a session So, a special activity was brought the aim of providing information on a variety of health and wellness- on container gardening facilitated to people in their work areas – chair related topics for the benefit of staff. Committee members come up with by a representative from St. Mary’s massages given by the Centre’s own ideas for topics based on questions from staff members during their day- Nursery and Garden Centre. To massage therapist. to-day work. Then, an expert is sourced to come to the Centre to speak. demonstrate this hobby, the For example, the most recent seminar, called presenter brought a basket planted Quality Awareness Day “Herbal Medicine: Weeding Fact from Fiction,” was held in March. Sheree Meyer had fielded numerous with flowering annuals, which was While staff members tried out questions on this topic during her work as the given away, along with a book, in a the available activities, they were Centre’s Occupational Health Nurse. In response to draw held at the end of the session. also able to browse around the this expressed interest, she contacted Meera Thadani The Pastoral Care Team Courtyard Café to view quality from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of addressed the spiritual needs of awareness displays. They could also Manitoba, who came to present information the topic. participants by providing a session participate in a word search, as “The place was packed – over 50 people attended,” says Meyer. called “Exploring the Labyrinth.” well as identify contributions to “A lot of people were looking for accurate information about herbal (See story on page 2). A $50 gift quality that employees can make remedies, but didn’t know where to find it.” certificate from McNally Robinson through the use of equipment and The next seminar, planned for June, is called “Creating Balance at Work, was given away at the session’s end. efficiency. Rest & Play.” Watch for topic information and dates for a session next fall.

Riverview Health Centre is a 388-bed extended care facility catering to the Celebration Dinner Honours Retirees needs of the elderly and rehabilitation patients. For more information about our programs and services, please contact the President at: Riverview Health Centre One Morley Avenue BOARD OF DIRECTORS Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 2P4 Mr. Robert Brennan, Chair Ph: (204) 452-3411 Fx: (204) 287-8718 Ms Carolynne Presser, Vice-Chair E-Mail: [email protected] Mr. Greg Arason, Treasurer Ms Elizabeth Magnifico, Health Views is published three times a Officer-at-large year by Riverview Health Centre to Mr. Ian Blicq provide information about RHC’s Mr. Rod Bruinooge programs, initiatives and activities to Mr. Tom Fullan both the broader community and to its Mr. Chun-Kiat Hao staff and patients. Ms Joyce Laidler Editor Lorna Wenger 654-0012 Dr. Nora Losey Dr. John McFerran On the night of May 5, 2004, Riverview Health Centre held a special Manager, Public Relations celebration dinner for those employees who retired during 2003. Shown Mr. Herb Middlestead Sandra Stewart 478-6270 above from right to left are: Sharon Fenby, Ruth Smith, Riverview Mr. Kerry Pearlman President Norman Kasian (who attended the event to honour the Contributing Writers Mr. Gerald Posner retirees), Cheryl Currie, Giuseppe Bagnulo, Ed Swiston and Philip Abang. Christine Hanlon Ms Connie Sarchuk Other retirees not in the photo are: Althea Collins, Joyce Dunn, Jackie Lee-Anne Peluk Glowatsky, Julia Goodridge, Faye Kitt, Norma Martinez, Jeanette Vardy Mr. Norman R. Kasian, and Bruce Young. President & CEO Photography Secretary & President Each retiree received a gift to commemorate their time at the Centre. N.R. Kasian Hugh Walker Congratulations to all!

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t 10:00 a.m. on the warm, bright, year-round room was breezy morning of Sunday, completed last summer, patients, A Congratulations to Orla June 6, the spinning of bicycle tires residents and families have thor- Orr, grand door prize on pavement could be heard as a oughly enjoyed using it for both winner. large pack of cyclists hit the road special events and for quiet times. for Riverview Health Centre. The The furniture and aquarium will riders were part of the Centre’s add further to people’s enjoyment sixth annual Cycle on Life, an of this unique room. event which celebrates the dedi- Some of the funds raised will team, and their reward is dinner, cated fundraising efforts of be used for another special project – a night out and breakfast at the Riverview’s supporters. the addition of equipment that Fairmont, sponsored by Neil Bardal Hosted by the Riverview will modernize two of Riverview’s Family Funeral Counsellors. Health Centre Foundation, the classrooms, one located in Education Congratulations as well to Cycle on Life invites teams of Services in the Day Hospital and Orla Orr, who won the grand riders to raise a minimum of $1000 the other in the Princess Elizabeth door prize. per team in pledges for their 15 Building. New equipment includes kilometre fun ride on a leisurely, a ceiling-mounted LCD projector, a scenic route along the Red River. podium, a combination DVD/VCR This year, 70 participants enjoyed player and speakers. The classrooms the camaraderie of the event, which are used for educational sessions for attracted the friends, relatives and Riverview Health Centre staff colleagues of loyal riders who have members and students, and this taken part since the first year. technologically advanced equip- After the ride, participants ment greatly enhances both the gathered in the Centre’s atrium for quality of the sound and the quality a sumptuous champagne brunch of the projected image with catered by Denise – Personal Chef PowerPoint or video presentations. and Private Caterer. The brunch The new technology also program was hosted by Jon provides another important advan- Ljungberg and included greetings tage: ease of use. With the simple by Honourary Rider, former Blue touch of a screen, the presenter is Bomber Bob Cameron, and Gordon ready to begin the session. The new Miles, Cycle on Life 2004 equipment opens up the possibilities Committee Chair. Rick Roschuk for presentations, allowing for provided musical entertainment for quick and easy movement between the afternoon. PowerPoint, video clips and projected images via a document Dedicated Projects camera. An exciting part of the Thanks to all the riding teams celebration was the presentation who worked so hard to make these of a cheque for $78,400 to Sandra projects a reality. And congratulations Stewart, Executive Director of the to the team who raised the most in Foundation, by Cycle on Life pledges: Joanne and Greg Ward. Committee Chair Gordon Miles. A This is the fourth time that this portion of this money will be used couple has been the top fundraising to pay for comfortable wicker furniture and a large aquarium for the Cycle on Life Conservatory, the construction of which was the focus of last year’s ride. Since this

Neil Bardal (middle) presents Greg and Joanne Ward with the grand prize for top fundraising efforts: dinner, a night out and breakfast at An addition to the Conservatory. the Fairmont. Thank You to Our Supporters: Grand Prize Volunteers Royal Bank Group Sponsor Ron Aaron South Winnipeg Kiwanis Neil Bardal Inc. Levy Agawin Wilson Agawin Herb Thompson Pit Stops Dan & Tina Aminot Denis Vincent Bridge Drive-In Linda Colpitts Tao Wang ice cream Berit & Ron Hack Apparel Coca Cola Bottling Janice Hanton Crown Cap (1987) Ltd. Culligan Water Karmen and Doug Marantz and Sons Ltd. Conditioning Kwiecen All Canadian Emblem Bike Tune-ups Maria Nosyk Corp Gord’s Ski and Bike Willy Klassen Multi-Screening Ltd.

4 ers f or a Great Day of Fundraising & Camaraderie

Riverview Health Centre’s Cycle According to Bardal, the plan The Cycle on on Life would not be what it is today worked. “The Cycle has evolved into without the vision of the event’s two a reunion of supporters, and all the riders Life’s Founders founders: Bill Brownstone and Neil bring their own group of friends and Bardal. relatives, all of whom are potential future The idea for the fundraiser came supporters of the Centre,” he says. The from Bill Brownstone, one of Riverview’s event has grown substantially. This year, committed Foundation volunteers. He $78,400 profit was raised – quite a jump was aware of a similar event at Baycrest from the first year’s $20,000 profit. Bill Neil Brownstone Bardal Hospital in Toronto, and he brought the Supporters are also attracted to the concept back to Winnipeg. Neil Bardal, event because they can see where the a Foundation board member, immediately dollars go: to dedicated projects that jumped on the bandwagon, and the two can be enjoyed by patients, residents and of them built enthusiasm for the idea family members at Riverview. These among the other board members. include the Cycle on Life Walkway, “We knew it would be challenging the Cycle on Life Conservatory and this for teams to raise $1000, but we wanted year’s Conservatory furnishings and people to keep their mind’s eye on the classroom technology. fundraising aspect – that they were Brownstone and Bardal share a vision raising the money for a great cause,” for the future of the Cycle on Life: to says Brownstone. attract 100 riding teams that will raise $100,000. “Everyone enjoys themselves at the champagne breakfast, and there is a sense of competition to win the grand prize for raising the most in pledges,” says Bardal. The two founders are quick to thank all the committee members and volunteers who have worked so hard to bring this fundraising event to its current successful status. There’s not much doubt that Riverview Health Centre’s Cycle on Life has become a day of fellowship Special Thanks to the Cycle on and camaraderie for all who Life’s Celebrity Supporters! participate.

The Cycle on Life 2004 Committee is grateful to the two celebrity supporters who believe in Riverview and its mission. That’s why they wholeheartedly stepped forward to help promote this event.

Jon Ljungberg: Master of Ceremonies Jon Ljungberg, the illustrious host of the A-Channel’s Big Breakfast, served as the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s ride. Jon has accepted this role in past years and also participated as the Honourary Rider Door Prize Sponsors last year. As well, he has entertained the cycling crowd Bayshore HealthCare with his talents as an comedian and an artist. Bob Spiers – Assante Financial Management Jon’s resume includes many high profile shows, including CanadInns Fort Garry Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal and the Riviera in Carefree Getaways Las Vegas. He has also opened for such famed acts as Celine Golf Manitoba Dion and Tom Jones. Gord’s Ski & Bike Lakeview Management Jon explains that he is happy to support Riverview The Riverview Riders because he has stood by family members during times of Manitoba High School Athletic Association Cycle on Life illness. “My grandparents and my mother needed palliative Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame McNaught Pontiac Buick Cadillac GMC care,” explains Jon. “I know how important this type of care Committee 2004 Norman Bager Inc. is, both for the patients and for the families.” Gordon Miles: Chair Riverview Health Centre This year, Jon’s 13-year-old son followed in his father’s Neil Bardal RBC Financial Group footsteps. Christopher took part in the Cycle on Life using Rudy Boivin Skate Canada Manitoba a 1973 Fastback 100 vintage bicycle. Bill Brownstone Sport Manitoba Leigh Cunningham The Great Promotional Products Company Bob Cameron: Honourary Rider Dianne Frost The Preferred Perch Bob Cameron knows several people who have had extended stays at Alyson Schwartz The Sheraton Winnipeg Riverview Health Centre. After seeing this facility and the care it provides Andrew MacIver Wellington Associates Therapeutic first hand, this well-known Winnipeg Blue Bomber – who is the greatest Gary Ross Massage Centre Western Fashion Group punter in the Canadian Football League’s history – had no trouble saying Greg Thompson Guy Yerama Winnipeg Blue Bombers “yes!” when asked to be the Honourary Rider for Cycle on Life 2004. Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club “Riverview is a phenomenal facility,” says Bob, who lives in the Riverview community. “I’m happy to do whatever I can to add to an Thanks To Our Corporate Sponsors event that will support the Centre.” Cameron played his entire professional career with the Tour de Friends Pedal Pushers Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He set almost every club punting Manitoba Hydro Neil Bardal Inc. record for a single game, a single season and a career. He Thompson Dorfman Sweatman, KPMG Chartered Accountants also made tremendous public service contributions to the L.L.P. KGS Group Winnipeg community during his time with the football club. Winnipeg Free Press Teshmont Consulting Inc. But football is not Bob’s only claim to fame – his history BMO Nesbitt Burns also includes a stint as a winning cyclist. At age 11, his Rogers Wireless picture appeared in the Hamilton Spectator under the head- Road Raiser Denise – Personal Chef and line: “Boy Wins Bike Race.” A fitting starting point for his A-Channel Private Caterer future role with Riverview Health Centre!

5 Frank Wade & Vince Boschman Riverview Health Centre Foundation Golf Classic Planned for September Contributors n September 2, 2004, the Dominion Securities. “Many of our ontributions to the Riverview Health Oclients of Frank Wade and clients have family members at Centre Foundation help the Centre DONOR RECOGNITION LEVELS Vince Boschman at RBC Dominion Riverview, so we knew they would C to meet community needs by providing Founder $100,000+ Securities will be taking a swing relate to this idea.” funding for new equipment, special for Riverview Health Centre. They were right. services, updated facilities, innovative Benefactor $50,000 – $99,999 On that day, the Frank Thirty-six RBC clients programs, research and education that Patron $25,000 – $49,999 are above and beyond the Centre’s Wade & Vince Boschman participated last year, Builder $10,000 – $24,999 2nd Annual Charity Golf raising $10,000. This day-to-day operations. Donations can be made to the Foundation as memorial Partner $5,000 – $9,999 Classic will take place at year, the pair plans to gifts, honorariums, or to commemorate Supporter $1,000 – $4,999 the St. Boniface Golf Club, attract double the partic- special occasions and important mile- Friend $100 – $999 with an aim to raise over ipants. “We want to stones. These donations are listed in $10,000 for Riverview. increase the amount this newsletter on an annual basis. “The tournament raised – maybe even started as a client appreciation double it,” says Boschman. In Memory or in Honour Of event, but we realized it was also a If anyone would like to get Gifts were received for the following people from Feb. 16/04 to May 31/04: perfect opportunity to raise money involved in this tournament by for a progressive facility,” says donating prizes or sponsoring a Sydney Adkin Betty Humphreys Shirley Phillips Boschman who, along with Wade, hole, please contact Spencer Frances Beloff Jacob Jantz Germaine Ralph is an investment advisor at RBC Schellenberg at 982-2621. Nicholas Bilenki Carl Josefchuk Lisa Rhodes Dorothy Bolton Mary Judd Marguerite Roberts George Carr Leona Kaban Kim Saunders Michael Cassiram Patricia Kelly Ferelith Shiach Charlene Chalmers Christian Kohli Ernest Simard Health Club Gets New Equipment Ethel Chorney Andrew Kowalczyk Doris Smith Mr. Coen Anne Lecot Margaret Stevenson taff Health Club users looking The second item is a dual Alexander Cottick Norman Lowry Maureen Swystun Sto firm up their thighs or increase function machine (Inflight Fitness) Florence Coverdale Charles Gordon Hilda Thiessen their aerobic fitness are in luck: two designed to exercise the inner and Christine Denhard Marshall Ernie Thomson pieces of equipment purchased by outer thigh efficiently, comfortably Paul DeRyck Margaret McDermott Marvin Thorsteinson the Riverview Health Centre and safely with 15 position adjust- Gerhard Dubrow Richard McDermott Eileen VanDekerkhove Mary Dudenhoffer Helena Middleton Carmela Vascotto Foundation, are now available for use. ments. This will be a popular addi- Jim Duncan Russell Miller Antonio Vergel “Both these exercise machines tion to the gym equipment, as the Gladys Eldridge Verna Nicholl David E. Warner are of high quality and are an current equipment is not designed to Ruth Fenton Mary Nuytten Molly Webb excellent addition to the gym,” says work these specific muscle groups. Elvira Gervino John (Jack) Orr James Wilkie Lucienne Blouw, a physiotherapist The Staff Health Club is Jack Gurevich Paul Osterwald Don Wright at the Centre. “Both have definite located on the first level of the Kathleen Hamblin Violet Paisley Louise Young advantages for the users.” Princess Elizabeth building and is Norman Hanson Hugh Perry The new recumbent exercise open 24 hours a day. It offers a bike, for example, has lots of features variety of other types of exercise Come & Visit to control the exercise level. Users equipment, including Lifecycle Riverview Health can choose from various programs machines, low impact Precor that allow for different speeds and treadmills, Precor elliptical fitness Centre’s Gift Shop resistances, depending on their crosstrainers, fixed-weight dumb- Health Products, Gifts, Cards, needs. Its unique design makes it bells and a four station multi-gym. Newspapers, Magazines, available to those who may have Centre staff members interested in BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stamps, Beanie Babies, had trouble getting comfortable on beoming a member can call 478- regular saddles. 6271 for information. Mr. R.B. (Bob) Brennan, Chair and much more. Mr. Arthur Chipman, Vice-Chair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon - Fri Mr. Edwin Norton, Vice-Chair 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sat & Sun An Event for the Birds Silent Auction Contributors Ms Heather Wilson, Treasurer (See Story on Page 8) Mr. Neil Bardal Mr. Rudy Boivin A Touch of Grass Marilyn Porisky Mr. Norman R. Kasian Sears® St. Vital Advance Electronics Prairie Theatre Exchange Mr. Dal McCloy Alderwoods Group Inc. Funeral Carol Pucknell Clinique® Mr. Gordon Miles Homes & Cemeteries Re/Max Winnipeg Office Book your appointment Marc Arbez Shirley Render Mr. Larry Mudge Joanne Archibald Riverview Health Centre Ms Alyson Schwartz today for a complimentary BayShore HealthCare Sears St. Vital Clinique Mr. Bob Sokalski consultation. Dr. Robert Beatty, Best Buy Optical Shelmerdine Nurseries & Garden Mr. David Soper Beyond Flowers Center Ltd. Please call (204) 957-3011 Bill Knight Flooring & Carpets Shelter Canadian Properties Limited Mr. Greg Thompson Ext. 280 Nancy Bissonnette Bruce Southern Ms Sandra Stewart Burton Music Bob Spiers, Assante Financial Executive Director Lisa, Leigh or Ashley CJOB 68 Management Ltd. CTV T.N.M. Promotions Cadbury/Adams Canada Ltd. The Elmwood Gallery Canad Inns Fort Garry The Fort Garry Castleberry's The Great Canadian Travel Doug Clark, Scatliff+Miller+Murray Company Ltd. Corpell's Water The Great Promotional Products Joe De Simone Company Diageo Canada The Preferred Perch Droll Yankees Inc. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Ducks Unlimited Canada The Sounding Stone Earl's Restaurant The Winnipeg Art Gallery Denise Friesen Personal Chef & Catherine Thexton Private Caterer Greg Thompson, RBC Investments Golf Town To-Le-Do Foodservice Yude Henteleff, QC, Pitblado U.Floria Jazz Golf Ugos Barbeque Leslie Kembel Visions Electronics Pembina Hwy. Patrick LaMonica Sales Inc. W.K. Chan Jewellers Lux Sole John Weier Rod Machovec Western Canada Aviation Manitoba Gardener Museum Inc. Manitoba Hydro Kitch Wilson, Cubex Limited Manitoba Theatre Centre Winnipeg Free Press MarsHill Group Winnipeg Winter Club Mondetta Clothing YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg Palliser Furniture Ltd.

6 Riverview Health Centre Nurse Quality Initiatives In Palliative Care: Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro Keeping Patients and their Families at the Forefront

roviding quality patient-focused unit, a quality of care survey is Pcare is a key goal of all service completed on a random basis. areas at Riverview Health Centre. Improvements can then be made For staff on the Palliative Care unit, based on the feedback obtained. this goal is especially significant, The survey is conduced on a considering the sensitivity that is random basis by Sheila Mymryk, a required when working with dying trained volunteer. She directly asks patients and their families. For this patients and families on 3 East about reason, those who work in Palliative their perceptions of quality of care. Care have embraced several Quality Examples include questions about Improvement Initiatives currently the environment, nursing response underway on the unit. time, understanding of physicians’ communications, and effective treat- Rating Pain ment of pain and other symptoms. One new initiative involves “So far, 82 interviews have examining pain management been conducted, and the results are On the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro: Mike Brown (back row, third within the first 24 hours after a quite positive,” says Goodridge. from left) poses with the Canadian climbing team members and patient’s admission. “For example, everyone surveyed their guides. Brown is a nurse on the Neurology Unit at Riverview. “We are working in conjunction agreed or strongly agreed that the environment is comfortable and ast year at this time, Mike Brown’s running the stairs at the Fairmont, with the Regional Palliative Care that they are treated with respect face was well-known to the staff he managed a trip to Abbot Pass Program on this initiative,” explains L and courtesy.” at the Fairmont Hotel – but not near Lake Louise. In Winnipeg, he Donna Goodridge, Patient Care As well, 97% agreed or strongly because he was a paying guest. The stuck to a strict weight training, Manager on the unit. “We want to agreed that visitors and family reason the folks at the Fairmont knew cycling and hiking regimen. know if a patient’s pain decreases members are made to feel welcome; this athletic nurse was because of Mount Kilimanjaro, located on in the first day after admission to 93% agreed or strongly agreed that his regular presence in the hotel’s the border of Tanzania and Kenya, see if we have taken adequate pain they are asked about pain and stairwell: he was using it as a train- is the highest mountain in Africa at control measures.” symptoms regularly; and 87% agreed ing ground for a mountaineering 5,896 meters (19,340 feet) high. To determine this, a nurse will that pain and other symptoms are expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro. The Canadian group started its ask patients to rate their pain on a treated effectively, and that the By the time he left for Africa climb on October 7, 2003. It took scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being as doctor responds to their concerns on October 5, 2003, Brown clocked the mountaineers five and a half bad as it can be. These ratings will and questions. in at six minutes for a round trip days to reach the top. be done at admission and 24 hours There are areas in which the on the 20 fights of stairs. “It was mostly hiking, but the later to examine any change. Palliative Care team is working to Brown, a nurse on Riverview’s last stretch to reach the summit is Goodridge notes that the sense make improvements. For example, Neurology Unit, embarked on this done by scrambling,” explains is that pain is well-managed on the in the first surveys conducted, a adventure to raise money for Brown. “It was spectacular! We got unit, but an audit of this sort is the gap in spiritual care was indicated. Alzheimer disease, a difficult health to the great crater at dawn, and only way to know for certain. The Since then, a second chaplain has condition that many Manitobans are when we looked out we could see pain audit will help staff to under- been hired in the Centre, and faced with. Riverview is one of the the shadow of the mountain across take any needed changes in practice scores have vastly improved as a premier health care facilities in the the plains from 19,000 feet.” to improve pain management for direct result of her work. province that provides compassion- Mike was the only Manitoban patients, with the goal being to keep As well, the team is working ate care for those with this disease. on the team – the other six were them as comfortable as possible. with the Winnipeg Regional Health Brown found out about the from British Columbia. Between Authority to increase the general climb, called Assent for Alzheimers, them, they raised several hundred Symptom Management community’s understanding of the when he answered a newspaper ad thousand dollars for Alzheimers. The care team on the Palliative care provided on the unit. This placed by the Alzheimer Society of Assent for Alzheimers was the Care unit also places a great deal of will help to take away some of the Manitoba. A follow up interview brainchild of the late Jim Haberl emphasis on making the passing of mystery of palliative care for families revealed that Brown was both and his wife, Sue Oakey, a husband a love one as positive as possible for who have never had to access it experienced and physically fit. and wife climbing team. The pair patients and their families. While before, letting them know what to “Climbing and mountaineering are organized the first climb in 1998 this may seem a contradiction of expect once they are admitted. my hobbies,” he says. after having family members fall ill terms, when death is inevitable, One of the commitments with Alzheimer disease. The 2004 placing the situation in a positive Brown made was to raise $10,000. Assent for Alzheimers will see two light becomes a cherished goal. To accomplish this, the team “It was a lot of work to make that teams climb Mount Kilimanjaro and Centre Staff Present at goal, but I had lots of good public- one team climb Mount Aconcagua conducts reviews of the management ity from the Free Press, CJOB and in Argentina, the highest peak in of patients’ symptoms during this Alzheimer Conference time. As well, the nurse who has Global, and from the people at the South America at almost 7,000 he Alzheimer Society of Manitoba cared for the patient during the last Alzheimer Society.” meters (23,000 feet) high. Theld its Annual Conference at the Brown was accepted as part of Brown says he’ll sit out this eight hours of life notes any issues Canad Inn, Polo Park on March 8 & the seven-member climbing team year, but perhaps one year in the that need to be brought forward to 9. Several Riverview staff members in February 2003, giving him about future he’ll join the team for the team for additional discussion. shared their expertise and knowledge: seven months to train. As well as another Assent for Alzheimers. “We ask, ‘Is there something we could have done better?’” says Mike Brown, Nurse (climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro for the Alzheimer Goodridge. “The discussion provides Society of Mantioba – see above story) the opportunity for the development of new strategies to manage chal- Barbara Evans, Social Worker (“I lenging situations in the future.” don’t want brussels sprout!” Providing For example, the team has seen Care, Service and Intervention When patients holding on to life, waiting Resistance Becomes an Obstacle) until a loved one can arrive from afar. Nicole Melizza, Occupational Team members will do whatever Therapist & Carol Hamel, Clinical they can to facilitate this process, Nurse Specialist (Preventing and from keeping the patient pain-free Managing Falls) to helping family members obtain Lynda Wolf, Occupational Therpist airline tickets by sending doctors (Enhancing Well-being Through letters to consulates. Self-care; Enhancing the Personhood “The goal is to help patients of the Person with Dementia) attain a peaceful, gentle death with Lynda Wolf & Lynne Saunders, loved ones at their side.” (Collaborative Art: display of art by residents and accompanying video) Quality of Care Survey Glen Horst, Pastoral Care Services To find out what patients (Transforming the Transition: A and families think of the service Welcoming Ceremony) provided on the Palliative Care

7 An Event for the Birds: Soaring to Great Heights with a Successful Fundraising Idea

pring is an inspiring time, and to bid on these architecturally by the Fort Garry Hotel with wine Westwood and painted by Sthis year was no exception – diverse creations, with success- provided by Diageo Canada Inc., Riverview’s Recreation Facilitators. especially during the evening of ful bidders taking home their preceded the live auction. The event took place in the April 22, 2004. It was on that date unique roosts just in time After dinner, the audience Centre’s Atrium and was a great that Riverview Health Centre for spring migration. Birdhouse was entertained by the wit and success. Through the builder compe- attracted a sell-out crowd to An designs ranged from high tech to extraordinary auctioneering skills tition, the live auction of birdhouses, Event for the Birds, an original humourous and from of Bill Knight, who a silent auction of a large variety of fundraising event that generated classical to conventional. expertly engaged the contributed items, a raffle and ticket anticipation for warmer weather All 170 guests audience during the sales, a net profit of $34,084 was and the enjoyment the great enjoyed a lively program birdhouse auction. raised. All the money goes towards outdoors brings to Manitobans. led by Larry Updike, During the evening, enhancing the quality of life of The event also inspired creative CJOB Morning Show Host, and guests were serenaded by selections patients and residents at the Centre. minds to design and build an amazing Sandra Stewart, Executive Director chosen by Burton Music. Everyone An Event for the Birds could array of custom-made birdhouses, of the Riverview Health Centre also appreciated the theme-enhancing not have been successful without which were the focus of the evening. Foundation, which hosted the decorative birdhouses made by Martin the generous and imaginative support Attendees had the rare opportunity event. Dinner, prepared and served Peach, Mod Demchuk and John of many participants.

Birdhouse Builders Prize Winners Eleanor Coopsammy, reporter at First, a thank-you goes out to the fifteen architectural, design and The winner of the Best of CTV Winnipeg; Dorothy Dobbie, contracting firms, artists and hobbyists who created and built the one-of-a- the Show prize for obtaining a President of Pegasus Publications; kind birdhouses. They are: $650 bid on their birdhouse is the and Ida Albo, Managing Partner of Cerasani Family for their “Home The Fort Garry. The winners were: • John Sellors • Tom Powell Design staff, John Sweet Home.” The prize for this Petersmeyer and Vince Cerasani Open Category • Kerri Sexton for Manitoba Blue accomplishment is The Day for Tom Powell Design Palliser Furniture for their “Cedar Cross Tripper – an adventure to Hollows” • Beatrice Zentner and Alex Katz • Joe De Simone for the Cerasani Churchill for two to see the for Stecheson Katz Architects Family magnificent polar bears on the Humourous Category • Vern Koop of Koop Creations for shores of Hudson Bay, offered RCB Royal Bank for their “Gone • Peter Krahn for Riverview Health Gambling” Centre Palliser Furniture with assistance from The Great Canadian Travel Company. • Marshall Kirton and Woodland Contemporary Category • Ken Nolan There were also prizes Supply for Nejmark Architect Nejmark Architect for their • Doug Simister and Vince Mondoux awarded for the best birdhouse “Jetsons’ Birdhouse” for RBC Royal Bank • The Purple Martin Society in each category, judged by four • Marshall Haid Associates and Shield • John Petersmeyer for GBR well-known Winnipeggers: John Classical Category Construction for RealCare Inc. Architects Petersmeyer, Partner at GBR The Cerasani Family for their • Cheryl, Bob, Chantal, Renee, Architects and 2004 An Event For “Home Sweet Home” • Gord Grief and Wynmar the Birds Committee member; Woodworking for SMS Cheryl, Ana and Davey for Engineering Scatliff+Mille+Murray

Silent Auction Contributors Event organizers are grateful to all the generous donations of merchandise and memberships provided for the silent auction. Guests jostled each other right up to the cutoff time to get their names and bids on the items of their choice. Thanks to these donors for their generosity: their names are listed on page 6.

Committee Members and Volunteers Raffle Thank you to An Event for the Sponsors An event like this needs a committee of dedicated people, along with Birds raffle ticket sellers, Manitoba Thank you to the Nesting supporting volunteers, to be successful. Many thanks to An Event for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization, and generous sponsors BayShore HealthCare Birds Committee members, whose creative planning is sure to lead to future to St. Vital Centre, where many of the Kitchen Craft of this event: event successes: Joanne Archibald, David Baker, Shirley Burton, Norman ticket sales took place from April 13 to Cabinetry Kasian, Gordon Miles, John Petersmeyer, Sandra Stewart, Sherrie Versluis 17. The raffle prizes and winners were: Soaring Mars Hill Group and Guy Yerama. Thanks is extended to Susan Southern, who coordinated The Fort Garry Hotel Palliser Furniture Ltd. $500 St. Vital Shopping Spree the silent auction, and Carol Pucknell for her assistance with the event. Manitoba Hydro The Great Canadian Valerie Popowich RealCare Inc. Travel Company Ltd. Volunteers who offered their time and energy to this event are: Tom Powell Design Miriam Ajoudia Janice Hanton Jim Pointin Wilma & Robert Deluxe Birdfeeder and Book Gliding Studio Maureen Anderson Lynda Juskow Carol Pucknell Taylor Dawn McLellan Manitoba Gardener Taylor Archibald Terrie Leppky Dorothy Rudd Denis Vincent (donated by The Preferred Perch) Media Chris Baumanis Carol McGirr Sheila Sampson Pat Zaborniak Perching CTV Two Fort Garry Brunches Leigh Gray Valerie Olynyk Sarah Southern GBR Architects CJOB/68 B. Thompson The Preferred Perch Glyne Griffith Alison Podwysocki Debbie Svaling (donated by the Fort Garry Hotel)

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