INSIDE CEO Column------2 Employee awards ------3 Letters------4 Lynnwood Auxiliary marks 40 years ------5 Ask a Physician------6 Ethel Ethics------6 Volunteer appreciation------7 Centre activities------8 & 17 Foundation Golf Classic New HCAs help ease staffing In Celebration and Memory------10 page 9 shortage page 22 Donor List------11-16 Aromas improve appetite, study shows...... 20 KCV’s cutest resident Dementia researcher arrives at KCV------20 page 24 Scholarships and bursaries ------21 International nurses arrive------23 Looking great at 101 ------24 & people progresssummer 2008

CapitalCare staff recognized at annual awards night

CapitalCare honoured its employees for their exceptional attendance and long service and its sites for their outstanding innovation at the annual Employee Awards May 15. For their long service, 108 employees who have from 15 to 30 years of service were recognized for the year 2007. CapitalCare’s CEO Iris Neumann joined Caroline Clark, Senior Operating Officer for Capital Health’s Community Care Services Division and a former employee of CapitalCare, in congratulating this year’s recipients “Those who received long service awards have something in common beyond years of service—it is a combination of qualities—dedication to the residents and clients we serve and Linking Generations determination to make a difference in Laurier House Strathcona resident Mary Overweel enjoys a visit by Rachel Demarko (left) and Talia Kustiak their lives,” said Neumann. (right), two students involved in the Linking Generations program. On June 4, Linking Generations received the Bill Barnard, Maintenance Manager 2008 Minister’s Senior Service award. Strathcona has been involved with this one of a kind program since the fall at CapitalCare Norwood, received of 2006. The program is designed to bridge the gap between seniors and youth by pairing junior high students with special recognition for both 30 years continuing care residents for lunchtime visits. Some of the visits can be very poignant—one student gained a surrogate of long-service and nearly 20 straight grandparent for the duration of the school year. Other visits are casual and humorous — students discussing trendy years of 100% attendance. This years hair and clothing styles and demonstrating current dance moves. “I am still personally amazed at how much these awards marked the last year for what individuals enjoy each other’s company and how much they care for each other,” said Carol Parsons, Executive has been known as the 100% Club. Director, Linking Generations Society. “What a wonderful platform we’ve created, a safe place for these generations CapitalCare also recognized to connect and to learn from each other.” innovations across its sites. These included: Hanna Handreka, Manager, Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre & Recreation Continued on page 23 McConnell Place West marks 10th anniversary McConnell Place West celebrated the 10th anniversary of its opening on April 27 with a tea party for residents, families and staff. The official day of its opening was February 12, 1998. McConnell Place West was the second of CapitalCare’s three Alzheimer care centres to be built. It was modelled after McConnell Place North, Canada’s first residential care centre specifically designed to accommodate people with Alzheimer’s disease. In the photo, from left to right, Manager Gail Tymens, LPN Elda Glover and 97-year-old resident Winn Foster, who has lived at McConnell Place West since September 1999.

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1 CapitalCare leaders in continuing care About CapitalCare Located in Alberta’s Capital Health region, CapitalCare is the largest public continuing care organization in Canada. since last fall, Staff at capitalcare have been CapitalCare provides continuing care working extra hard during a period of intense labour programs and services to more than 1,400 residents and 300 clients through shortages to deliver the same level of care you have come residential centres and day programs in to expect of us. One of the most impressive qualities of our Edmonton and area. dedicated staff is their ability to keep smiling throughout Corporate Office their work day. Their smiles enrich the lives of our residents Corporate 780.448.2400 and clients and in turn, our residents and clients smile [email protected] back. This is why CapitalCare has adopted the recruitment Foundation 780.448.2413 slogan, “Does Your Job Smile Back?” [email protected] This summer, our staff have more reasons to smile. I Facilities am happy to share with you that we have seen a small Dickinsfield 780.496.3300 reduction in vacancies for nursing and support services Grandview 780.496.7100 staff. These improvements are the result of many activities Iris Neumann, CEO Kipnes Centre undertaken by management, staff and many others. I would for Veterans 780.442.5700 like to share a few of them with you. Lynnwood 780.496.2500 courses ranging from computer courses and high school Norwood 780.496.3200 Recruitment upgrades to labour relations, Pharmacy Technician and Strathcona 780.467.3366 The Human Resource staff, together with the site Licensed Practical Nurse programs. Laurier House Lynnwood 780.413.4712 management teams, has attended job and career fairs As well, two scholarships worth $14,000 each have been Laurier House Strathcona 780.467.3366 awarded to two employees to cover the complete cost of a McConnell Place North 780.413.4770 at NorQuest College, Centre High School, J. Percy Page McConnell Place West 780.413.4770 High School, the CLPNA Conference and the Edmonton full Licensed Practical Nurse program. nd rd Strathcona Alzheimer Garrison. They have also given presentations to 2 and 3 Care Centre 780.467.3366 year nursing students at the University of Alberta and to Why Work For CapitalCare? Unit Clerk students at NorQuest College. There are many advantages to becoming an employee CHOICE and Community We have been advertising extensively through the of CapitalCare. We offer competitive salaries and a Programs Internet, radio and T.V., newspapers, professional comprehensive benefits package, along with a working environment that encourages and supports education and Adult Duplexes 780.496.3335 association journals, and schools/colleges/universities CHOICE Dickinsfield 780.496.7577 bulletins, and this spring began advertising on the EZ Rock learning for all employees. CHOICE Norwood 780.944.8662 104.9 web site for a period of six months. There are opportunities for training, development and CHOICE Mental Health 780.944.8668 advancement, and access to scholarships and bursaries. In-house Health Care Aide (HCA) Training Program Our values include a respectful workplace and a team Programs and Services The objective of the program is to enable students to environment! - Acquired Brain Injury Unit “learn while they earn” with practical experience available - Adult Day Support Programs on site. This is a method of learning by example and direct We Need Your Help... - Behaviour Assessment and Stabilization Unit experience that is a valuable accompaniment to classroom ... to get the word out to people you know who have an - Chronic Ventilator Unit teaching. interest in nursing and you think would make good Health - Dementia Care Ten students have completed the classroom portion of Care Aides. Then, we can assist them to fulfill their desire - Mental Health Program the in-house HCA training program. Two more offerings of to help others and make a difference. At the same time - Palliative Care the program have also started. they can earn an income in a job that has the potential for - Long-term Care advancement. - Respite Care Employee Incentive Programs - Sub-acute Care Launched in July 2007, the Employees Referral Program Continuing To Recruit - Transition Program has resulted in 107 eligible referrals and 27 hires. At the We are fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate Web site same time, we experienced a very positive response to an caregivers and support staff. We are equally fortunate www.capitalcare.net incentive program to work additional hours, resulting in 91 to have the support of so many wonderful families. We part-time employees receiving a cash incentive. continue to ask for your support as we continue with our recruitment efforts. We encourage family members to look Bursaries and Scholarships for ways in which they can become more involved in the The CapitalCare Foundation provided a total of 16 care of their loved one. The welcome mat is there for you! bursaries worth over $11,000 this year. These bursaries will Together we are making a difference! People and Progress is published support employees to study for a variety of educational quarterly by Capital Care Group Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital Health. CapitalCare is the trade name for Capital Care Group Inc. Our Mission 2007 – 2010 STRATEGIC PLAN We are leaders in innovative and compassionate care, Executive Management Committee has developed a strategic Submissions supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the people plan for CapitalCare which reflects our directions and priorities Submissions to this newsletter are for the next three years. The strategic plan is shaped by our welcomed and encouraged. Please we serve. new vision, mission and values, and reflects our partnership with note that submissions may be edited. Capital Health. The next submission deadline is Our Vision The strategic plan is designed to maintain our role as leaders September 30, 2008. We are a community of excellence in continuing care: teaching, in continuing care during a time of significant staffing and other researching and learning to enhance quality of life. Editor resource challenges. Our preferred future will evolve along the Bernadette DeSantis 780.448.2425 following key dimensions: We Value • Quality – Ensuring care and services are people- Editorial Committee • the people we serve as our most important focus centered, safe, effective, efficient, acceptable, appropriate and Shirley Barg, Betts Blakley, • our staff, families and volunteers as our most important timely. Sherie Hough, Iris Neumann, Cindy Wilson. resources in fulfilling our mission • Access – Ensuring the services we offer are obtained in Contributors to this issue • partnerships in the community the most suitable setting in a timely manner. Shirley Barg, Abigail Bailey, Dr. Doug • professional ethics in guiding our decision-making • Innovation – Promoting the development and Faulder, Tim Haak, Hanna Handreka, • open and honest communication implementation of new methods, techniques and systems to Sherie Hough, Jan Hrasko, Korene • collaborative and cooperative teamwork ensure quality and safety in care and services delivery. Kowaliuk, Carol MacDonald, Angelina • Research and Knowledge Transfer – Creating, • lifelong learning, innovation and continuous improvement Palmer, Shannon Pollard, Roswitha obtaining and transferring knowledge to improve the services • a safe, respectful environment within which to work, live and Schmitt-Blouin, Carolyn Taylor, Bev we provide and to optimize the quality of life of our clients. Thomas, Sandra Troughton, Deanna Van visit • Organizational Capacity – Supporting staff through Soest, Nicole Van Velzen, Tara Walsh, • responsible use of resources, providing choices within these workforce planning, recruitment/retention, leadership training, Cindy Wilson, Leanna Wolgien, Shawna limits Young. staff development and communication.

2 Administrator Jennifer Williams (front row, right) and the staff of CapitalCare Grandview at the annual Employee Awards May 15. See story on front page.

The list below reflects all employees who have from 10-30 years of service. Those with five and ten years of service were honoured at recognition events held at their centres throughout March and April.

The photos below are of those employees with 30 years of service who attended the May 15 event. Long Service Awards

10 Year Awards Laurie Gouveia Barbara Toet Moon Trueman Heather Snaychuk Jafar Abedi Lynn Hunchak Myrna Tolentino Sylvia Wong Aurora Sobredo Karen Abkilen Zinat Jadavji Huong Tran 20 YEAR AWARDS Theresa Stayko Joanne Alderton-Francis Avantika Kanani Susan Trudel Kyoko Ahmed Lorraine Szepesi Jean Aller Susan Kelcher Eva Turner Sharon Anderson Angelina Torchia Maria Alpajaro Marjorie Kissner Jim Tweddle Sandra Brolly Shirin Utarid Mhay Belle Alquero Zenaida Knodel Ivon Vera Halina Cieply Gloria Valino Karin Ambler Alka Kumblathan Karen Verhagen Lois Coburn Madeline Van de Pol Sharon Andersen Cheryl Letendre Brian White Linda Deslauriers Renee Volman Jovito Andres Carlene Lewis Elizabeth Wierzbicki Don Dianocky Hung Wong Marieta Andres Joan Lewis Sandra Wilson Lisa Fitzsimmons Marie Yambao Iris Laumann CapitalCare Lynnwood Julieta Aryee Carrie Liu Debbie Woloshyniuk Amete Ghebrehariat 30 Year Awards Wendy Baker Celestina Magtanong Bernice Yakimyshyn Frances Godkin Bill Barnard Daniel Balantac Jacqueline March Francia Zalameda Elsie Hefflick Nieves Cortez Gilda Bancoro Debra McNeill Anna Zieba Sylvia Hudon Lucy Garcia Angelito Baniqued Michael Mierau 15 Year Awards Bernice Kyca Iris Lauman Kathleen Bauer Elaine Miller Elvesa Abia Loretta Martin Meira Lyn-Cook Lorene Bauer Sheron Miller Jenny Andrew Valda Miller Shawn McCreight Agrifina Bautista Colleen Mitchell Azieb Asfaha Frank Pasqual Adrien Mortensen Althea Bedeau Mercedita Monera Lory Baira Milcha Pogue Toni Robinson Helen Boman Bonnie Moore Wanda Beaudoin Claire Riley Linda Volney Som Bouphasiri John Moran Irene Breitkreuz Sharon Ruffell Judy Whitehouse Linda Brown-Wells Marianne Schneider Concesa Broddy Sue Narayan Fran Whitman Shawn McCreight Betty Brost Iris Neumann Iris Burton Beata Soliman 100% Club Awards CapitalCare Lynnwood Jackie Brotherston Jocelyn Obaldo Mary Castor Gwen Tomlinson 10 years Gloria Burger Carole Orr Hilda Castro Anne Van Waes Erna Johnson Mila Camerino Hardip Parmar Yin Chan Lillian Watson Carol MacDonald Mary Jean Cas Kim Pederson Kokila Chandra Eva Webster Sandy Quang Elodie Clark Grace Peel Sindula Collins Michael Wong Monica Scott Monica Clarke Kathy Peralta-Almonte Jeanne Concepcion 25 Year Awards Edna Wayan Robin Conway-Moller Opal Plummer Brenda Dietz Jose Algara Liz Werner Janice Courchesne Leonila Portugal Dawn Du Lynnette Barnett 15 years Tracey Courtepatte Stephanie Prinsen Solange Emmanuel Gordon Becker John Calder Shirley Cudney Elsie Quioas Amanda Flores Donald Bruce Lucy Lachacz Zenaida Cuenca Heidi Real Rita Geusebroek Fermin Dela Cruz Grant Sinclair Susan Dahlgren Bonnie Repko Urszula Gomula Iolanda Dipanfilo 19 years Judith Dloughy Erlinda Reyes Marilyn Greenwood Loris Duncan Bill Barnard Adrien Mortensen CapitalCare Dickinsfield Wilma Donald Edna Rice Pam Gulay Lucille Edwards Denise Drake Wendy Richards Brenda Jacobson Char Grigel Cathy Edmundson Lee Anna Rocchio Shamsher Kang Rosie Javier Pauline Edwards Brenda Rothwell Aleksandra Mazurski Bonnie Kish Rachel Enockson Carmen Rowe Allan McInnes Philomena Lloyd Lisa Fasihi Eleanor Santos Marie McInnis Monica Mark Annette Fennell Shelly Schooley Edna Monsod Helen Maw Ninette Fernandes Monica Scott Margaret Nahorney Cathie O’Kane Anne Forge Queenie Sharma Joyce Oman Shernett Paes Diana Forst Chris Sheppard Yvonne Pacholuk Klazina Peeters Johanna Fulangen Margaret Simpson Tracy Passey Nellie Picardal Liz Gibson Ann Sinclair Georgette Patry Victoria Ramos Bill Barnard Sislyn Phillip Darlene Richards Fran Whitman Raminder Gill Dina Somera CapitalCare Norwood CapitalCare Grandview Claudette Goh Sandra Thwaites Catherine Prochnau Lynn Salanchy Jennifer Goulding Lucy Tignor Tania Travassos Sheri Seghers

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To the staff of CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield I do not have adequate words to express my appreciation for the kindness and care you gave to my mother, Janet. As for myself, I know I could never have gotten through the past three years without your guidance and support. You are a wonderful group of special and gifted people. I’ll forever be indebted to you. God Bless! -Gail & Steven H.

To Sheri Seghers, Care Manager, 3AB, CapitalCare Dickinsfield Sheri, just a few words to say thank you, thank you, thank you, to the personnel at Dickinsfield for the care and companionship shown to our mother Bessie for approximately four years. Having known what a lovely and caring lady our mother was, it’s not difficult to recognize this quality in others. We would like to especially acknowledge the sincere friendliness, care and compassion shown by the nursing staff and the recreation staff for involving mom in daily activities, which kept her busy, feeling useful and out of trouble Ginger L. (right) with recreation attendant Kristy Hlady at the Kipnes Centre. (ha ha). Many thanks. May God bless you all! Sincerely yours, To Sherry Schaefer, Care Manager, 2nd Fl, Kipnes Centre for Veterans -Ernie D. Thank you so much for the care and concern you all have shown Mum since she was admitted. It is such a relief that she is no longer isolated and is safe. To Jennifer Williams, Administrator, CapitalCare Grandview -Sandy S. & family I was a recent patient of the Ortho Sub-acute unit. I wish to express my thanks -Larry L. & family for the excellent care I received from each and every one of PCU 43. My physiotherapist was so concerned I had the proper walker, that she exchanged mine, on her day off, for one better suited for me, for better results. I thank To Christianna Maruyama, Care Manager, 2 Lynnwood Pavilion her for the excellent care and devotion; you can be proud of your staff at I am writing to offer my most sincerest thank you to you all in the care and Grandview. attention of my loving wife Sandra (Sam). To you personally for all the time -Joe O. afforded me in our many talks, and to all the great girls who, with true professionalism and true dedication, went above and beyond the call of duty. In To the staff of Laurier House Lynnwood the many months, usually pretty well on a daily basis, I witnessed total devotion We just want to say thank you for all you have done for Mom over the last five to the care and attention of my sweetie and in fact to all those in their care, years. We appreciate your attention and your services. even in some more difficult times. It takes a very special person to do the job -Art, Pat, Jerry, Maureen T. & family required to care for your patients. -Dan & Mary D. I can’t say enough to express my thanks, and maybe I shouldn’t say this in this letter, knowing the girls were over taxed on some days due to the shortage of To Penny Reynolds, Administrator, CapitalCare Norwood staff, maybe now as we gained more PCs in the last election they will find you I served 28 years in the Army, mostly in a supervisory capacity, and never have more help (Ha Ha). I seen a better trained, disciplined, or organized group. It is a true pleasure to Again my many, many, thanks, watch this team operate. Their motto must be: “Can I help you?” for that is what -Patrick H. I constantly hear from every one of them at least several times a day. It is only with superior To Iris Neumann, CEO, CapitalCare leadership that a team attains Hello, my name is Allan M., formerly a Maintenance Worker at Grandview and and maintains this superior Strathcona. I unfortunately just recently had to resign my position for personal standard. reasons after being with CapitalCare for just over 16 years. In June, 2006 I was I wish to further compliment seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, taking some 18 months to recover your team on its cleanliness. sufficiently to return to work. The entire building is cleaned During my hospital stay, my manager at Strathcona was a tremendous from stem to stern everyday and support to me, visiting many times, offering encouragement and cheering me up. is spotless. Your cleaning team On days that my wife was unable to visit, my co-workers at both Strathcona and just keeps going. I have never Grandview came to see me, going way beyond the call of duty. CapitalCare is seen them idle. The meals are very fortunate to have managers of this caliber. excellent, timely and well-served When I finally was able to return to work on a modified schedule, my manager – all so very important to patient made sure that I wasn’t overdoing it, and made the job as easy for me as morale. possible. In the military, no one rates I’ve moved away from Edmonton and am pursuing employment locally, but I the maximum ten out of ten; but will never forget my time at CapitalCare and the wonderful staff who make the your team does. organization what it is. Thank you for the superior Sincerely, care I have received here and -Allan M. please keep it up. It is actually a pleasure to be a patient here. To Team BASU, CapitalCare Lynnwood Yours truly, We cannot thank you enough for the ongoing care and support that you -Gerry I. extended towards our father William. Your daily commitment towards our dad in preserving his dignity and well-being gave us peace of mind when our care alone could no longer support his needs. Over our visits with Dad, it was nice to get to know as many of you as possible and share conversations. You each brought special attention to our dad that he knew he could rely on. Thank you for being there when we needed you. Photo: Gerry and his wife Liane enjoy Sincerely, a sunny June day in the garden at CapitalCare Norwood. -Leslie M. -Jackie V. & family

4 Lynnwood Auxiliary marks 40th anniversary

CapitalCare Lynnwood campus held an afternoon tea June 25 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Lynnwood Auxiliary. The Auxiliary began with six members and their first meeting was held on March 15, 1967. Their first title was “Women’s Auxiliary of the Lynnwood Auxiliary Hospital” and from the beginning, they were actively involved in holding teas for the residents for special events. Two days after their first meeting, the Auxiliary held its first event —a St. Patrick’s Day celebration— on March 17, All 14 members of the Lynnwood Auxiliary gather for a celebration to mark their 40th anniversary. 1967! There are many highlights over the past 40 years. catered refreshments for the first wedding 252 years! These 14 members have provided over The Auxiliary has hosted teas for various special between residents. In 1986, they helped a 37,000 hours at the centre. They have meetings occasions and bazaars on a regular basis. The resident’s dream come true – they paid the travel from 9:30 am – 11:30 am on the second Tuesday of Lynnwood Auxiliary was the first Auxiliary of Hospital expenses for the resident to go to Hawaii. each month from September to June. If you are District 24 (now CapitalCare) to have a male Auxiliary Their donations over the years have included interested in joining or would like more information, member, Sten Gunderson, join in 1977. electric beds, decorative quilts, patio renovations, please contact Volunteer Services at CapitalCare The Gift Shoppe first opened in 1981 and has been equipment for physiotherapy, support of recreation Lynnwood at 780-496-2558. a hit ever since! It has been open four hours a day, six activities and much more. days a week since it began. Currently there are 14 members involved in the Leanna Wolgien, Volunteer Coordinator, Another highlight was in 1981 when the Auxiliary Auxiliary. Their combined years of service are over CapitalCare Lynnwood

Retired staff breathe new life into greying Auxiliaries

Lynnwood unit Clerk Iris Lauman had barely been retired before she was back with the organization she’d worked for 30 years — this time as the newest member of the Lynnwood Auxiliary. “I wasn’t ready to retire,” laughs Lauman, who at 66 is also the Auxiliary’s youngest member. “Lynnwood is so much a part of me, I need to be here.” That’s music to the ears of Corrie Van Soest and Elsie Irvine who have both spent over 30 years with the Lynnwood Auxiliary. In recent years, the pair have dedicated their time to the Gift Shoppe, but both say they are putting in many more hours than they used to because of fewer members joining the Auxiliary. “Volunteers aren’t as easy to get anymore,” says Iris Lauman Irvine, the Gift Shoppe Coordinator. She recalls how members used to put in one or two shifts a month at the Gift Shoppe; now they are working every week. From left to right: Elsie Irvine and Corrie Van Soest in the CapitalCare Lynnwood “I’m here every Wednesday,” says Van Soest, who started volunteering with Gift Shoppe. the Auxiliary in 1976. VanSoest had young children at home and like so many women of her generation, did not work outside the home. She would assist residents with Norwood Auxiliary raises medical appointments, go on outings to the swimming pool and do crafts on Tuesday afternoons. From the early days, she would help out in the Gift Shoppe, $10,000 for new bus knitting slippers and lap robes that could also be sold in the Gift Shoppe or at one of the many bazaars the Auxiliary hosted. “Nowadays, there are more parents working outside the home and so we have a harder time getting new members,” says Van Soest. Another factor hampering the Auxiliary’s efforts to find new members is that seniors are more active after retirement. They travel and are more involved in organized activities for seniors. Iris Lauman says she joined a senior’s group after retirement too, but with two hip replacements, she’s looking forward to a less “active” retirement. “I’m looking forward to working in the Gift Shoppe and assisting with tea parties for the residents,” says Lauman. “Most of all, I’m really looking forward to visiting with the residents and just being friends with them. It’s all about the relationships.” Irvine says she’s hopeful that more retiring health care workers will, like Lauman, consider volunteering in health care. “We’re getting old,” says Irvine. “We have two members over the age of 85. We’re getting to the point where we’ll need continuing care ourselves.” In addition to the Lynnwwod Auxiliary, CapitalCare has active auxiliaries at Dickinsfield, Grandview and Norwood, and volunteers are needed at all centres. For more information on volunteering with CapitalCare, please contact the volunteer coordinator at the centre nearest you or visit our web site at From left to right: Norwood Administrator Penny Reynolds accepts a cheque for $10,000 from Sheila MacKay, President of the Norwood Auxiliary. Norwood is one of several www.capitalcare.net. centres raising money for new resident buses.

Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, 5 CapitalCare Corporate Services Why do the elderly get skin wounds Long Term Care

Ask a Physician and what can be done about them? Winter Conference

My brother is in a nursing home and now he has their risk of developing skin problems, especially CapitalCare presented the 12th annual Long developed a big open sore on his backside that pressure ulcers. Special precautions and pressure Term Care Winter Conference at the Jasper Park won’t heal. How can this happen? What can be relieving beds are used when a risk is found. Lodge March 9-11. done about it? Bedside staff watch for early signs of skin problems Dr. Robin Fainsinger, Clinical Director of the on all residents so that steps can be taken before a Regional Palliative Care Program, presented the When our skin is healthy it is a remarkable and serious problem develops. topic of End of Life Care Pathways. A model vital part of our body. Our skin protects us, Once a wound of any type is present, a plan to pathway has been developed in Liverpool, stretches over our joints, and can heal itself when promote skin healing is made, with advice from all England. Dr. Fainsinger described how a pathway it is cut or injured. Unfortunately, many residents members of the health care team working together could enhance care at the end of life. in long term care have skin that is always at risk as a Wound Care Team. The physician and Bernadette Workun, Infection Control of injury and is slow to heal when it is injured. It pharmacist look at medical or surgical treatments Practitioner for CapitalCare, gave a report on sounds like your brother has developed a pressure that may help healing. Occupational and physical an outbreak of Influenza B in a CapitalCare ulcer. In medicine an ulcer is any hole in something therapists assess mobility and pressure issues. facility and how prompt and diligent efforts were that should not have a hole in it. In this case, it is The dietitian may suggest nutritional changes to successful in controlling the outbreak. the skin. You may also hear doctors and nurses promote healing. Of the many different types of Dr. Lalith Satkunam, Director of the Adult referring to a pressure ulcer as a wound. dressings available, the nursing staff will decide on Spasticity Clinic at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Pressure ulcers may develop on anybody when the best type for each wound and each resident. Hospital, aided by his clinic staff, gave a the pressure on an area of skin is more than the The progress of the wound healing is monitored multimedia presentation explaining the concept skin can endure. In many of our residents the frequently and consistently. of spasticity in persons with various neurological skin can not endure much pressure at all due In your brother’s case, the health professionals disorders. to problems that they may have such as poor on the Wound Care Team can work with you on a Dr. Satkunam provided insight into the role circulation caused by diabetes, smoking, or plan for healing and advise you on the prognosis. of Botox and implantable Baclofen pumps in hardened arteries. There may also be excessive They can also answer any skin care questions that the management of spasticity. The Glenrose pressure on one small area of skin when a patient you may have. Spasticity Clinic booth was a hit with delegates is immobilized due to paralysis or a serious medical On a final note, we know from our experience looking for more information on this condition. condition. that even with the best prevention and best Dr. Leon Kagan, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry Once a pressure ulcer has occurred it may be treatment, wounds may still occur and may not at the University of Alberta, talked on the timely difficult for the body to heal the wound when the ever heal. On the bright side, there is a lot of topic of the use of psychotropic medications in skin has poor healing abilities, as in an elderly research and education happening right now to continuing care. Always a popular speaker at person, someone with poor nutrition, or when help us all solve this problem. the conference, Dr. Kagan gave a good review of there is difficulty in getting pressure off the appropriate psychotropic prescribing. affected area. A lack of normal bowel or bladder Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director of Medical Dr. Catherine Olson, an Edmonton-area family function will of course affect wound healing as well. Services, CapitalCare physician, gave a presentation and showed a Our staff at CapitalCare assess all residents for video on foot care in the elderly, based on her interest and provision of foot care to patients at the Royal Alexandra and Glenrose hospitals. Crowd favourite Dr. Peter McCracken, Professor Emeritus of Geriatric Medicine, closed the conference by speaking on dementia and the Should you have surgery to prolong life progress made to this point in understanding it. He discussed how the brain cell is harmed with when you’re already dying of dementia? dementia and how future treatments will hopefully Ethel Ethics target these basic problems. Delegates and their family members also My father has dementia and lives in a nursing and your family to think about that may simplify enjoyed a wine and cheese reception on Friday home. Now we have found out that he has a things a bit. and a gourmet banquet dinner on Saturday. Free problem with a valve in his heart, and only surgery First, make sure that you are well informed time was spent exploring Jasper, skiing at Marmot can fix it. Problem is, surgery may make his about the medical problems. What is the Basin or visiting the Columbia Icefields. dementia worse. Without surgery, we have been prognosis with or without surgery? How likely is The conference was generously sponsored told, my father’s heart will fail within two years. the surgery to be successful? What is the risk of by the following pharmaceutical companies: We cannot decide whether to have the surgery. surgery, and could it possibly make things worse Sanofi-Aventis, Allergan, Abbott Laboratories, rather than better? Janssen-Ortho, Lundbeck Canada, Novartis This is a common dilemma amongst our residents Secondly, consider what your father would Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Canada, and Wyeth with dementia and those with other chronic decide for himself if he could. Even if your family Pharmaceuticals. illnesses. The basic scenario is the occurrence has to make the decision for him, perhaps he can Next year’s conference is March 20-22, 2009 of a new problem, such as a heart condition, in still guide your decision to some extent. Perhaps at the Jasper Park Lodge. addition to a chronic problem that is already he has put something in writing, or had talked Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director of Medical fatal, such as dementia. This represents an about it when he was healthier. Try to think of Services, CapitalCare ethical dilemma as there may be conflicting, what he would want if he could still tell you. and valid, values within your family, or even Thirdly, consider your father’s quality of life. within your own mind. On one hand, you want At an early stage of dementia when a person is your father to have the same treatment that not very impaired, increased longevity may be a any person with a similar heart problem would realistic goal. At a late stage of dementia when want, but on the other hand, you do not want a person is severely impaired, the prolongation Your turn... to subject your father to the pain and risk of of life may be less desirable. Will there be more surgery when he is slowly dying of dementia. pain or suffering one way or the other? What We want to hear from you. Remember that in this situation there is no are the plans for the relief of pain or for the What are your concerns? right decision, and nobody can tell you exactly provision of comfort? Please send your questions to: what you should do. Every person and every This can be a stressful time for families. I family in the same situation will look at things hope that your family can reflect on all of this Ask the Experts slightly differently and make a decision that is calmly and make a decision that they will look c/o The Editor — P&P Newsletter based on their own values and beliefs. There back on with satisfaction. CapitalCare are a lot of factors that make a decision like this 500, 9925-109 St. Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 difficult, so I will try to outline some things for you Ethel Ethics E-mail: [email protected]

6 CapitalCare shows appreciation for its many dedicated volunteers

CapitalCare volunteers were tap dance number. The Alberta Heartland treated to a wonderful evening of Chorus, a women’s a cappella group, entertainment, decadent desserts and thrilled us with several ‘oldies’ sung in four- camaraderie at the annual Volunteer part barbershop harmony. Appreciation event on April 29. The volunteers sipped punch, enjoyed As the volunteers arrived at Fantasyland great desserts, visited with old friends and Hotel Ballroom they were greeted by made some new ones. the delightful and graceful sounds of A special thank you goes out to our staff harp music provided by Bev Ross. Kind who volunteered their time to make this words of appreciation were shared by a very special event. I would also like to CEO Iris Neumann, with the remainder thank CapitalCare and the CapitalCare of the evening being filled with wonderful Foundation for their generous donation of entertainment. door prizes. From left to right: CapitalCare Strathcona volunteers Ina Matheson, Elaine Stewart, The Ukrainian Cheremosh Society, a a guest and Joan Graham enjoy dessert at the annual Volunteer Appreciation event. world-class Ukrainian dance company Sandra Troughton, Manager, brought amazing entertainment to our Volunteer Services and Recreation, stage and Casey’s Dance Centre dancers, CapitalCare Dickinsfield lead by Krysta Brown, performed a jazzy Dickinsfield Auxiliary: a gift that keeps on giving

The dickinsfield Ladies department each year with Auxiliary grace the halls of the entertainment donations. This summer care centre with their presence. our residents are going to have fun They manage the Tuck Shop, help with the recently purchased Nintendo with resident birthday parties, Wii. What a wonderful present! special events and are “fund-raisers A couple of upcoming projects the extraordinaire.” Their latest project Auxiliary are considering include has been refurbishing the two purchasing another Princess Air- guest rooms used by resident family Chair and an Arjo walker for the members when visiting from out- physiotherapy department. of-town. Their generosity includes The Ladies Auxiliary are truly a purchasing new hide-a-beds, small blessing to our residents, their families, refrigerators, drapes with matching and our staff. Dickinsfield thanks you pillows and flat screen TVs. for volunteering, fundraising and The Auxiliary also assisted us with supporting us in so many ways! renovating the main floor lounge. This included new furniture, a bookcase Sandra Troughton, Manager From Left to right: Auxiliary member Anne Sawka presents an oil painting to Francine Drisner, with a fireplace and lovely art work. Volunteer Services and Recreation, Administrator, CapitalCare Dickinsfield. The paintings are the artwork of Anne’s late husband As well, they support the recreation CapitalCare Dickinsfield Ted Sawka.

MPN volunteers celebrate 55th anniversary

Theresa and Rudy Chowaniec, volunteers since the opening of McConnell Place North in 1995, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at the centre on June 24. The celebration provided residents with an authentic opportunity to reminisce about one of the most important days of their lives. The excitement began when each resident received a formal invitation. Everyone dressed in their best attire and the ladies wore decorated floral hats. Each guest signed Theresa and Rudy’s original guest book and viewed their original photos. Our volunteer pianist, Lil Stefner, played their original wedding love song as residents, staff and all the Chowaniec family, their children, grandchildren and their newborn great-grandson awaited the couple walking to the altar, hand-in- hand, on petals sprinkled by a flower girl. Rev. Jim Holland from Sacred Heart Church, who celebrates mass on a monthly basis for our residents, officiated the renewal of wedding vows. Theresa wore her original wedding dress, and topping off the two tiered wedding cake was the original topper of two doves holding up a wedding band. The wedding flowers were pink and white as they were 55 years ago. After 13 years of dedicated volunteering at McConnell Place North, Theresa announced her retirement; Rudy is still contemplating! Summer Youth Volunteer Coordinator Kelsey Wrightson captured the ceremony in pictures so the residents can relive the event over again. Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin, Leisure-Volunteer Coordinator, McConnell Place North

7 CCD artist wins award

Dickinsfield resident Louis O’Coffey won the Jane Cameron Award, given by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society, to a Canadian artist with Down Syndrome. He was invited to Ottawa for the presentation, but opted instead, to have a small ceremony at Dickinsfield. The presentation took place on June 19. The award comes with a $500 cash prize. Louis takes art classes at the Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts.

CCL brings outdoors in Lynnwood residents went camping — in their own building — March 20, thanks to some creative staging by the recreation department staff. The residents were treated to various camping games, smores and hot chocolate, as well as a campfire sing-along. In the photo above, residents are fishing for gold and hoping to catch a “big one” (toonie prizes). Mary Bartko expressed her enjoyment in a letter to Administrator Cathie Gillespie. “I enjoyed the activity so much I almost forgot about my disability, ” she wrote.

CCN’s newest centenarian Norwood celebrated the 100th birthday of resident Violet Bailey April 23. Administrator Penny Reynolds sent the following good wishes on behalf of staff:

Veterans Minister visits KCV “Dear Mrs. Bailey, Canada’s minister of veterans affairs, the Honourable Gregg Thompson, You are an inspiration to each one of us! We know you have pauses for coffee with Kipnes Elder John Jackson during a visit to the Veterans experienced many changes throughout your life, and you Centre April 23. The Minister was in Edmonton to announce a partnership with have provided great wisdom, and have loved dearly. You Capital Health for an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) clinic to open here next and your family are very special to us and it is our hope that spring. The OSI clinic will provide specialized mental health services. Clients include this day is filled with happiness, joy and great contentment. Veterans, Canadian Forces members and eligible RCMP members and their families, It has been said that, ‘There is nothing that makes its way living with service-related operational stress injuries—including post-traumatic stress more directly into the soul than beauty,’ and Mrs. Bailey, disorder, anxiety, depression or addiction. you are beautiful to all of us!”

8 Gilead Charity Golf Classic best ever — raises $44,000+ The CapitalCare Foundation’s 12th annual tournament, held June 2 at The Links in Spruce Grove, was our best ever. We raised $44,080 for Alzheimer care at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans, an increase of 30% over last year. Another highlight from this year’s tourney was the first ever Hole- in-One. Jim Razzo, from Russell Foods, won 100,000 Air Miles, generously provided by Morgex Insurance. The Foundation Board of Directors, Iris Neumann CEO, CapitalCare and the Foundation staff wish to express our sincere appreciation to all of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made this day so successful. A special thank you goes out to Matt Colomb, Board Director and golf committee chair for having Gilead be our title sponsor for the past three years. Their support has enabled us to grow our tournament proceeds. From left to right: CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann accepts a cheque for $40, 645 from Matt Cindy Wilson, Fund Development Officer, Colomb, General Manager/Senior Plant Director, Gilead. CapitalCare Foundation

Jim Razzo (centre), winner of the first-ever Hole-in-One, is From left to right: The winning team of Dr. Paul Puszczak, Team Christenson ( L-R): Felicia Morin, Karen Balchin, Roz flanked by Derek Gibson (left) and Mario Scrivano (right) Dr. Doug Elkow (team captain), Don Pearce and Bob Kent (missing from photo). Shephard, Julianna Cantwell, winners of the best outfit award. from Morgex Insurance.

T itle sponsor Thank-you Gift to Golfers Dianne Pearce ATB Financial Gilead Fairmont Hotel Macdonald ATCO Gas Blue Flame Kitchen Barbeque Luncheon Sponsor Fantasyland Hotel Audreys Books NorQuest College Fifth Avenue Interiors Bindery Overload Golf Cart Fleet Rental Sponsor Guy Anderson Bosch Kitchen Centre Mercer Human Resources Consulting Exclusive Hole Sponsors HBC Foundation Capital Packers Allwest Commercial Furnishings Ltd. Breakfast Sponsors SYSCO Edmonton & ConvaTec Hemisphere Engineering Citipage Associated Communication Lunch on the Course Jackson Extraordinary Custom Framing Company’s Coming Edmonton Journal Russell Foods Miller Thompson Copper Pot Restaurant EIL Environment Services Pizza & Beer Sponsor Molly Warring Delnor Construction Fantasyland Hotel Boston Pizza Mountain Park Lodges EZ Rock K-Bro Linen Systems Putting Competition Sponsor Ray Ulan Field Law Melcor Developments Varscona & Metterra Hotels on Whyte RICOH Canada Inc. Franklin Templeton Investment Corp. PCL Construction Management Volunteer Shirt Sponsor Special Events Rentals Goldbar Contractors The Sign Cellar Stryker Canada The Brick Golf Town Volunteer Lunch Sponsors Univar Canada Ltd. Competition Prize Sponsors Impress Corporation RICOH Office Supplies & Whitson Hole Co- Sponsors Alberta Continuing Care Association Contracting Interhospital Ambulance Alberta Blue Cross Awards Unlimited Registration Package Sponsor International Wine Cellars Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering Nevada Bob’s Golf - Calgary Bacardi Canada K- Bro Linen Systems Behrends Bronze Inc. Live Auction Sponsors Edmonton Petroleum Club Kalmar Designs Cohos Evamy Abbey Flowers Energrated Systems Kipnes Centre for Veterans Eco Technica Burnstad Consulting Johnson & Johnson Kraft Canada Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation Nail Magic Lux Steakhouse & Bar Oncore Services Edmonton Police Service Nevada Bob’s Calgary Marguerite Rowe Peridot Medical Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Normand’s Restaurant McCallum Printing Group SCA Personal Care Joan Healey Pencil Point Mirabelle Restaurant Solution 105 Peace Hills Insurance Sturgeon Valley Golf Club NorQuest College Source Medical Silent Auction Sponsors The Creperie Restaurant OC Tanner Tempo Electrical Contractors After 8 Flooring The Links at Spruce Grove Riley’s Unisource Canada Inc. Alberta Ballet The Sign Cellar Sorrentino’s Restaurant Hole in One Prize Sponsors Art Beat Gallery and Framing Prize Sponsors TD Commercial Banking Aon Reed Stenhouse CapitalCare Edmonton Alberta Blue Cross The Westin Edmonton Morgex Insurance Group CapitalCare Foundation Allegros Restaurant WOW Factor Deserts Western Truck Body Manufacturing Cleo’s at Kingsway ARJO

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9 Donations received In Celebration and Memory from January 1 to June 30, 2008.

Philip Arlette Joe Diffendal Ted Kopyn Ina Osborne Antonina Sowa Olga Ball Gladys Duncan Victoria Kreitz John Pelensky Fred Stapley Rosa Bazzarelli Leon Gervais Jean Kuzio Fioretta Peruch John Stetsko Rod Bell Dougals Gibbs Marie Leeves Katie Poeter Bill Stift Albertina Benoit Richard Ginther Frank Lucas Dean Primmer Frances Sutherland Henri Benoit Frederick Green Jake Martens William Ritchie Irving Switzer Eleanor Blond James Gregson Dr. John McCaw Emily Roberge Murray Tanchuk Henry Bramley Tibor Hackel Robert McEwen Henry Routier Muriel Thieson Fay Burke Clement Harke Alec McKay Rose Ruptash Norman Topilko Joyce Butterworth Violet Harrington Lee McNeill Helen Sanders Michelle Tussman Kenneth Campbell Anna Hnatiuk Thomas McVeigh Violet Schoen Chris Vaage Cecil Chappell Gordon Holgate Sharon Melnychuk Bonnie Schreyer Lien Ai Van Gordon Cox Art Houck Paul Miles George Schuldhaus Alvin Vanberg Helen Coyle Mike Hrycun Alexandra Moroziuk Olga Schultz Peter Vest Harold Craik Katherine Huculak Allan Moxham Michael Shandro Keith Watt Geraldine Dartnell Robert Hunter Stanley Nichol Peter Sharp Vera Weir Jessie E. Day Avis Johnston Jean Nielsen Nick Sherstabetoff Irene Wheeler Earl Dear Naoyoshi Kawawada Evelyn Odishaw Gladys Soch Rose-Marie Zaboroski

News and notes from the CapitalCare Foundation

Cushman & Wakefield realtors and their clients raise $22,135 forA lzheimer care research Murry Osborne and the realtors of Cushman & Wakefield hosted the annual Masters reception at the Blair Oko Golf Academy in Edmonton on April 9. Throughout the evening the Cushman & Wakefield clients play golf, test the latest golf equipment, eat great food and contribute through purchases made in the live and silent auction. This year’s proceeds surpassed $22,000. Over the past four years, over $50,000 has been raised. The funds raised allow CapitalCare to conduct research aimed at improving care practices and facilities for persons with Alzheimer disease. Our research is shared with other providers across Canada, extending the benefit well beyond the Edmonton community, and reinforcing CapitalCare’s reputation as leaders in continuing care. At CapitalCare we appreciate very much this continued commitment to raise funds through this very special event. This Cushman & Wakefield client appreciation event has grown into a wonderful evening of fun and a great way to support continuing care practices in our Edmonton community. From left to right: Tim Haak, Director of Fund Development for the CapitalCare Foundation, The CapitalCare Foundation and CapitalCare Planning and Research extend accepts a cheque for $22,135 from Murry Osborne of Cushman & Wakefield. their sincere thanks to Cushman & Wakefield staff and clients for organizing and contributing at this great event. Upcoming Events Share a Smile August 23 — Tanks and Tags Road Race and Family Fun Walk The spring Share a Smile campaign fundraising efforts supported by you The 5th annual Tanks and Tags Road Race takes place Saturday August 23, at has raised $33, 345 to date. These funds will be used for special equipment, the Edmonton Garrison. Race time is 9:30 a.m. This family event has something financing programming activities, supporting the purchase of wheelchair for everyone. For runners, the 10K road race is a flat and fast course and a chip- accessible buses and improve the homelike environment and comforts at all our timed event. Walkers can register for the 5K family fun walk, and for the kids centres. there’s a 1K kids run. Everyone who registers gets a free T-shirt and a chance to On behalf of the administrators, managers, the residents and clients of win a tank ride! Entry fees are waived if you get $100 or more in pledges. A post- CapitalCare we thank you for “sharing a smile” with us all. race military-style pancake breakfast will be served by the Garrison’s famous “flying kitchen.” Tanks and Tags has always been more than a race – it’s an Christmas Lights Campaign a great success. opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a morning of fun and fitness in support This year’s Light a Tree campaign raised a total of $68,000. Your donations of a cause near and dear to our hearts – improving the quality of life of residents go to each centre’s greatest area of need supporting our residents. Each of the at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Register online @ www.runningroom.com. centres identified a special item they would like to purchase toward resident comforts such as specialty rehab equipment, electric beds, outdoor furnishings, September 5 — “Silly Socks” Golf Tournament for Staff, Family and Friends fireplaces and other finishing touches. This year’s 22nd annual golf tournament for CapitalCare staff, families and th On behalf of the CapitalCare Foundation, Board of Directors, residents friends will take place Friday September 5 at the Sandpiper Golf Course in St. and clients of CapitalCare, we extend a warm and sincere thank-you for your Albert. Tee off is at 3:00 p.m. for a fun round of 9 holes, best ball format. Dinner generosity. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can improve the will follow with competition prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds will support lives of residents at the centre of your choice, please contact Cindy Wilson at staff by providing funds for educational bursaries through the Barry Runnalls 780-448-2424. Legacy Fund. The tournament is limited to 44 golfers. Cost is $60 for 9 holes of Cindy Wilson, Fund Development Officer, golf and includes a golf cart, steak BBQ dinner and silent auction. Or, for $25, CapitalCare Foundation you can attend the steak BBQ dinner and silent auction only. To register, contact Patti Ballance at 780-496-2480 or [email protected]. 10 Donors

We are very grateful to the following Donors for their contributions to the needs of CapitalCare residents and clients from January 1 to June 30, 2008.

15 Service Battalion Balanecki, Mary Boucher, Gerard Boucher, Angela Carleton, Westley 700 Wing (City of Edmonton) Ball, Beatrice A. Bourget, Loren Bourget, Patricia Carleton, William Carleton, Doris Aaron, Robert Balwin Sportsmen Club Boutilier, Ken Carson, Donald Carson, Thelma Achtymichuk, Frances Bamber, Mervin Bamber, Gloria Bowen, Elsie Carter, Gerald Carter, Betty-Ann Adam, Reginald T. Adam, Catherine Bandur, John Bandur, Valerie Bowen, Greg Bowen, Diane Casson, Edgar Adamant Energy Inc. Barclay, Deidre Bowers Medical Supply Company Celebrating the Challenges Agbi, Charles Mulvihill, Jane Barels, Donna Boychuk, Kenneth Boychuk, Carol Chan, Anthony Chan, Violet Agrium Barnes, James A. Hurst, Patricia Boyle, Florence Chappell, Anna V. Alberta Blue Cross Barton, R. T. Bradbeer, Julie Bradbeer, Ross Chappell, Fred Chappell, Sherry Alberta Cancer Foundation - Staff Bass, Willis Brady, Margaret Chappell, J. Stan Alberta Continuing Care Association Bateman, Rose Bateman, James Braham, Iva Charest, Gertrude Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission Bator, Edward Brandabura, Irene Charest, Roger Charest, Marjorie - Information Systems Baumgartner, Rose Baumgartner, Peter Brandly, William Brandly, Trudy Chauvet, Louis Chauvet, Maureen Alberta Treasury Branch Baxter, William Baxter, Gladys Breadner, Barry Breadner, Angela Cheney, Rose Albright, Maxine Bazian, Donald Bazian, Mildred Brennan Communications Ltd. Cheremshynski, David Alexander, Gerald Bazzarelli, Emilio Bazzarelli, Matilde Brenneis, Shane Brenneis, Marilyn Cheremshynski, Audrey Allan, Alex Allan, Joanne Beaton, Joyce E. Brenner, Bonnie Cheremshynski, Helen Allen, Robert B. Beattie, Steuart Brochu, Marion Chernecki, Mike Allwest Commercial Furnishings Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering Brooks, Bruce Brooks, Cindy Cherney, William Almond, Anna Maria Beaudry, Normand Beaudry, Priscilla Brookwell, Leslie Cherwoniak, John Cherwoniak, Aloisi, Marjorie Stephanie Beckett, Don Beckett, Sharon Brososky, Bradley Raman, Roxanne Al-Terra Engineering Ltd. Cheston, J. Stan Cheston, Gladys E. Bedry, Shirley A. Brown, Arnold Brown, Letitia Amelio, Nicola Chichak, Leanne Beedle, John Brown, Art Brown, Barb Anderson, Estelle M. Children’s Care Centre Society of Behrends Bronze Inc. Brown, Graham Brown, Joan Rural Strathcona Andrew, Norma Bell, W. Alan Bell, Alice Brown, Larry Brown, Janet Childs, H. Jack Anhel, Dennis Anhel, Gloria Belore, Isabella Brownlee, Karen Childs, Margaret Antonello, Gino Antonello, Silvana Benson, Lydia Bruce, Jean M. Chmilar, Patricia Aplevich, Dwight Dr. Aplevich, Patricia Bensussen, Shelley Bruce, W.N. Chopko, Harold Chopko, Mary Arlette, Elizabeth Berg, Lillian Bryan, Dennis Chornowol, Walter Chornowol, Armor Machines & Manufacturing Ltd. Berry, Wallace T. Budney, Cecilia Barbara Armstrong, Dorothy Bertles, Frances Buffel, Vera Chowne, Isabel Armstrong, Kenneth D. Beveridge, Isabella Burke, J.D. Burke, Esther M. Chrapko, Glen Chrapko, Marjorie Arnold, Olive H. Beveridge, Margaret Burnett, Violet Christenson Developments Ltd. Arnold, William Bey, Mary Burrell, George Burrell, Ann Christie, Judy Arrison, Ralph Bice, Helen Butcher, Albert Chung, Shiuh Fui Ash, S. Gordon Ash, Margaret A.J. Bidlock, Peter Bye, Emma H. CIBC Gateway Boulevard Associated Communications Inc. Bielech, John Bielech, Sophie Cadogan, Gladys P. Clark, C. Janet Astle, William J. Bilyk, Rhonda Caharel, Therese Clark, Marion Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Binns, Florence Caine Enterprises Limited Clarke, Bruce Clarke, Maude Aylwin, Helena Birks, John Calgary Foundation Clarke, Edith May Babchuk, Sonja Bissett Investment Management Calhoun, Gilbert Calhoun, Pauline Clarke, Olive Babiuk, Marie Black, Shirley Campbell, James Campbell, Maureen Clayton, Richard C. Bachinsky, Jean A. Blackwood-Malayko, Kimberly Campell, Grant Campbell, Fannie Clegg, Charles E. Clegg, Freda B. Bagby, Margaret Blake, Kenneth Blake, Kerry Campus Alberta Applied Psychology Coffin, John Coffin, Gail Bahrey, Jocelyn F. Counselling Initiative Blatt, Kenneth Blatt, Sandra Coggles, Laura Bailey, Abigail Capital Health Bochan, Jerry Hupka, Vicky Coglan, L. Jean Bailie, Dale Bailie, Stuart Capital Packers Inc. Bomerlan, Florence Colchester & District Agricultural Bain, Marjorie CapitalCare Corporate Services - Staff Society Bookham, Ernest Bookham, Mary Baker, Doreen CapitalCare Dickinsfield Auxiliary Collins, Mary E. Boren, Beverley A. Baker, Jean Louis CapitalCare Norwood Auxiliary Collins, Quintin Collins, Victoria Borle, Eloise Baker, Judy Lee Cargan, Michael J. Cargan, Phyllis Collom, Marion Bosch, Pauline 11 Donors Compri, Joseph Compri, Jeannine Dent, Marilyn Erickorp Properties Ltd. Geness, Audrey Connect Logistics Services Inc. Desrochers Family Trust Erickson, Kenneth Genssler, Elfriede Fitzsimmons,Karen Connelly, Alfred Desrochers, Louis A. Desrochers, Erker, Doreen Georg, Shirley Marcelle U. Connor, Gerald Connor, Minnie Esposito, Salvatore Georg, Willie Georg, Lydia Detmold, W.R. Constable, Jean Eustace, James Eustace, Lauraine E. Gibbard Insurance Brokers Inc. Deyoung, Ernest Continuing Care Safety Association Evans, Austin Evans, E. Lucille Gibbard, W. Dick, Dorothy I. ConvaTec Fahey-Lemay, Nicole D. Gibbs, Dorothy Diewert, Norman Cooking Lake Chapter IODE Falby, Michael Falby, Lois Gibbs, Dwayne Docherty, Betty Lou Cormack, Kathleen E. Fano, Will Fano, Judy Gilchrist, Barbara J. Doering, Gertraud H. Cornely, Mary Fantasyland Hotel Gilead Alberta ULC Dolinsky, Marshall J. Dolinsky, Betty Corser, Dorothy Faulder, Douglas Dr. Faulder, Lynn Gillies, Allan Gillies, Lillian Domingo, Thelma Coull, Kenneth Coull, Marilyn Fauquier, John Dr. Fauquier, Robin Gillis, Ellen Dorosh, Andrew I. Dorosh, Barbara Coulombe, Vivian Fearn, James Fearn, Patricia Gironella, Olivia Dottor, Angela County Clothes-Line Foundation Fedoretz, Douglas Fedoretz, Grace Gitzel, Leo Gitzel, Dodie Dove, Lovette Courtemanche, Marilyn Courtemanche, Fedorkiw, Iwan Glasser, Patricia N.F. Drewniak, Selma Ferguson, Edna M. Gleed, Dennis Cox, Arlene Dryden, John W. Ferguson, Len Global Wealth Builders Ltd. Coyle, Helen Duff, Richard Duff, Donna Ferguson, Mavis Gollan, Edith M. Crawford, Doris K. Crawford, Reg Dukart, Joyce Field, Harris G. Golling, Olga Crawford, Reginald E. Dunki, Glen Filipchuk, Neil Filipchuk, Stella Goly, Mary Cresswell, B. Dollie Dunne, Tom Filiplic, Bruno Filiplic, Anita Goodale, Denis Goodale, Dorothy Cronk, William Durand, Claude Fischbuch, Alvin Fischbuch, Jean Govenlock, Al W. Govenlock, Judy Crowther, Leonard Durand, Susie Fischer, Aurelia Graham, Alex Graham, Peggi Cudney, Tom Cudney, Shirley Dux, Minnie Fiss, Frederick N. Fiss, Catherine L. Grant, Kathleen Cummings, Carl M. Cummings, Barbara Dyer, Bill Fitzgerald, Marie Grantham, Ronald D. Currey, Viola Eberly, Dolores Eberly, Don Fleischhauer, Horst Gray, Gordon Gray, Judith Curtis, Sean Economy Landscape Contractors Ltd. Foley, Doris Greater Edmonton Poppy Fund Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton Inc. Eco-Technica Inc. Ford, Vern Ford, Bernice Greenhough, W.J. Dach, Ada Edmonton Petroleum Club Forge, Nigel Forge, Anne Greer, James Greer, Diana Dahl, Gertrude Edmonton Royal Canadian Legion Forrest, Ann Gregg, Roy Damen, Aloysius Damen, Alida Ladies Auxiliaries Assoc. Foster, Angela Grekul, Gloria Darbyson, Betty Edwards, Donald L. Foster, Winnifred Grekul, Katherine Darcovich, Isabelle Darcovich, William Edwards, Murray Edwards, Roberta Fowler, Eldon Fowler, Phyllis J. Greschuk, Zonia Das, Atan Das, Papiya Ehret, Carl R. Ehret, Alberta Fowler, Keith Fowler, Irene Grever, Maria Davies Park & Associates Inc. Ehrler, Elsbeth Ehrler, Paul Francis, Alfred Grieve, Olive Davis, Katie EIL Environmental Services Fraser, Rod Fraser, Gladys Grimsrud, Marion Dawson Motors Limited Eklund, Doreen Frederick, Byron Frederick, Colleen Grona, Metro Grona, May Dawson, Barry Dawson, Kathy Eliuk, Irene French, Alice Grovum, Dorothy Dawson, Myrtle Elliott, A. Redmond Elliott, Frances Funk, Jean Grynoch, Roberta E. Dr. Day, Noel Day, Mary Anne Elliott, M. Ruth Dr. Futuremed Health Care Products LP Gulliford, Gordon De Lauw, Frank Elliott, Robert Elliott, Debbie Gagnon, Ernie Gunther, Betty Dear, Donna Ellis, Gussie Gaiger, William J. Gust, William Gust, Doreen DeChamplain, Dennis DeChamplain, Ellis, Roberta Diana Galloway, Roy Guzyk, William Elzinga, Patricia DeChamplain, Diana Gamble, Joseph Haak, Tim Haak, Janice Emerson, Dorothy Deciccio, Victor Deciccio, Martha Gardner, Donald Gardner, Barbara Hamaluk, Gertie Emery Jamieson Degner, Lee Gargus, Charles Gargus, Deborah Hamilton, Barbara EnCana Corporation Dei, Roger R. Gauf, Eileen M. Hamilton, Mary G. Enders, Anne Dellaire, Patricia Gawlak, Marian Hammond, Linda English, Paul English, Betty Lou Demers, Real Demers, Blandine Geddes, E. Joy Hampshire, Hughe Hampshire, Judy Ennis, Geraldine Demianczuk, Wasyl Gee, Virginia S. Hanke, Ruth Ennis, Joyce Denny Andrews Inc. Geisinger, Marguerite M. Hannah, Frances H. Enokson, Roald Enokson, Annie

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Donors Hansen, Audrey Holgate, Audrey F. Johnston, Robert Johnston, Merle E. Korral, Wendy Harbour, Robert A. Harbour, Audrey Hollick, Henry W. Hollick, Shirley M. Johnston, Vincent Koshka, Olga Harke, Bryan Harke, Fay Holloway, Inez Jones, Alice Kostek, Michael Kostek, Gwen Harke, David Harke, Dianne Horne, Terry Dr. Horne, Gail Jones, Clive Jones, Linda Kowalczuk, Katie Harke, Irene Horowitz, Michael Dr. Joss, Andrew Joss, Shirley Kowpak, Nettie Harke, Morley Hosford, Violet Hosford, Drew Joyal, Mary P. Koyich, Mike Koyich, Brenda Harke, Myron Harke, Linda Hostyn, Barbara Kalita, Antonia Kozdrowski, Peter Harke, Wilmar Harke, Frieda Houck, Art Houck, Betty Kapuscinski, Frank Kapuscinski, Marion Kraft Canada Harold Nikolaj Professional Corporation Howard, Dorothy Karbonik, Michael Karbonik, Caroline Krause, V. Harrington, Vi Hohl, Joan Hoy, Oma Karpo, William M. Kruger, Gladys Harrison, Laura D. Hrehirchuk, Rita Karpoff, Allen Karpoff, Betty Kuefler, Ethel Harsulla, Harry Harsulla, Maxine Hrycun, Olga Kawawada, Aiko Kuiken, Doutzen Hatch, Lorne Dr. Hatch, Faye HSBC Bank Canada Kazakoff, Elsie Kule, Peter Kule, Doris Hatton, Leona Hatton, Tom Hubbard, Robert K-Bro Linen Systems Inc Kun, Steve Hayden, Denis Hayden, Winnie Hubman, John Keaschuk, Kathryn Kupka, Frank Sheplowy, Doris Hayes, John Hayes, Lucy Huculak, Doreen Kelley, Inez Kurowski, Kay Heacock, Harold Heacock, Mary Hughes, Gordon Hughes, Laura Kendall, Arthur Kendall, Burtine Kurz, Karin Healey, Tim Hughes, John M. Kendrick, Don Kendrick, Nancy Labatiuk, Bill Labatiuk, Natalie Hearne, Patrick Hearne, Elsie A. Hughes, Lawrence C. Kennedy, Reta I. Lago, Lourdes Delumen, Remedio Heatherington, Ross Heatherington, Hukalo Oberg Engineering Limited Kennedy, Roberta Lakeman, Roy Lakeman, Joyce Frieda Humeniuk, Dale Humeniuk, Corinne Kent, David P. Lamb, Paul Lamb, Audrey Heine, Jerry Heine, Dorothy Hunka, Daniel Hunka, Olga Kenyon, Barry Lamont, Louise Heller, Patricia Hunsley, Gary F. Hunsley, Judy K. Kerr, Donald J. Lamothe, Edna Helps, Marguerite V. Hunsley, Ken Hunsley, Georgia Kerslake, David Kerslake, Evelyn Landmark Cinemas of Canada Inc. Helsher, Roberta Hunter, Elizabeth Key, Bob Key, Shirley Lang, Donald L. Lang, Audrey Hemisphere Engineering Inc. Hutzig, Frank Hutzig, Shirley Kim, Joong Joon Langford, Gordon Henderson, John E. Dr. Henderson, Inglis, D. Ian Inglis, Carol A. Kim, Millie Larsen, Helen Margot Ingram, Iris B. Kinasewich, Robert Kinasewich, Donna Lauder, Sally Henick, Samuel Henick, Katherine Inter-Hospital Ambulance Service King, Geoff King, Kathleen Laurentian University - Hennig, George Hennig, Ethel Department of Political Science Isbister, Pat Isbister, Ervin King, Ruth Herbert, Charles Laushway, Rita M. Iskiw, Alice Kirk, Alexander Hermanutz, Marilyn Law, Nora Jackson, B. Joan Kirk, Delphine Hernon, Patrick Lawrence, Norman A. Jackson, Edward Jackson, Winnie Kjosness, Robin Heroux, Cecile Heroux, Jocelyn Lawson, Ronald P.W. Lawson, Jackson, Roger Klassen, Jacob Hewitt, Barbara D. Jean Jackson, Sandra Klees, Shirley HFS Experts in Healthcare Food Lawton Junior High School Jacobson, Howard Jacobson, Joy Klufas, Harry Klufas, Jean Hilker, Lucy Lebech, Nancy Jacques, F. Jean Klymok, Ramona Hill, Gillian Lee Yuen, Richard Lee Yuen, Jaipaul, Oswald Knell, Ida Margaret Hilliard, Don Hilliard, Darleen James, Daphne Knight, Murray Knight, Renee Lee, Melvin Lee, Kathleen Hinkey, Wyatt Hinkey, Vera Jamison, D.W. Jamison, P.S. Knights of Columbus St. Christopher Legaarden, Chester Legaarden, Hirschpold, Pete Council #4788 Maureen Jansen, Marilyn Ho, Kim C.C. Knutson, Earl Knutson, Alice Leipnitz, Dean Leipnitz, Madeleine Jaycock, H. William Hochhausen, Philip Hochhausen, Koch, Cindy Leisen, William Leisen, Margaret Dorothy Jenks, Doreen Kolanchey, John Kolanchey, Shirley Lemmon, Jane Hodgson, Fred Hodgson, Annie Jensen, Gerda Kolewaski, Bernie Kolewaski, Betty Lepore, Forunata Hodgson, Gordon Jerome, Wendy Kolot, Ray Kolot, Maxine Letendre, Grant Hofer, Leslie Hofer, Judith Job’s Daughters Alberta Alunmi Association Komarniski, Richard Komarniski, Levang, Brian Levang, Maxine Hoflin, Roger Hoflin, Ellen Patricia Johnson, Elizabeth Levites, Edward Hofs, Henry Hofs, Betty Johnson, John Johnson, Olive Konica Minolta Business Solutions Lewis, Evelyn G. Lewis, Gordon W. Hohol, H.M.J. Canada Ltd. Johnson, Marjorie Lin, Sheng Hohol, Irene Koning, Frans Koning, Audrey Johnson, Mary A. Linton, Owen T. Linton, Margaret E. Holdaway,Edward A. Dr. Holdaway, Kopeck, Chris Doris M. Johnston, Connie T. Lip, Jacinta

13 Donors Lipinski, A. Eugenia Mayson, Adeline Morin, Henri Morin, Dianna Ogren, Ivy Litven, George Litven, Anne S. McBain, A. Ross Mork, Lawrence Mork, Margaret Olafson, Jim Olafson, Joan Lo, James Lo, Susan McCallister, Dorothy Morrison, Barbara Oman, Joyce Loch, Raymond Loch, Jean McCallum, Mildred Morrison, Betty Morrison, Elaine Oncore Services Inc. Loconte, Maria McCann, Vernal McCann, Carolyn Morrissey, Agnes L. Onstine, Gladys Lopatka, Harold Lopatka, Joyce McCaw, Lynn Morrissey, John T. Dr. Opper, WM Lord, Chris Dr. Lord, Cecilie McClelland, Richard C. McClelland, Moseley, Douglas Orlecki, Rose Joan F. Louie, Anna Moseley, Kenneth Moseley, Maxine Ostapek, Russell Ostapek, Alma McClung, Kelly Lowe, Tina Mowers, June Ostashek, Frances H. McClung, Kerry McClung, Carmen Lubberding, G. Lubberding, H. Moysey, Olga Ostergaard, Suzanne McClure, Dorothy Matishak, Patricia Lucas, Gerald A. Lucas, Peggy Muller, Henry Muller, Esther Osypchuk, Walter Osypchuk, Grace McColl, E. Madge Luchka, Mildred Mundare Curling Club Association Ouellet, Irene McCrea-Berry, Sharon Lunan, A.R. Lunan, Janice Mundare Fire Department Firefighters Oxley, David Oxley, Joyce McDonald, Patricia Assoc. Lundell, Allan E. Lundell, Donna Pain, Marlene McDonough, John E. McDonough, Munro, Shirley Lynn, Esther Pals Surveys & Associates Ltd. Eleanor M. Munz, John Lynn, M.R. Lynn, Lois Pappe, Mossie A. McEachen, Bob McEachen, Ann Murland, James Mabbutt, Katie Park, Elsie McEachen, Elsie Murphy, Mary Anne Mabbutt, Ward Parker, Earl L. Parker, Reeva McElwain, Robert Murphy, Peggy MacBeath, Mary Parker, Joan McEwen, Jim McEwen, Colette Murray, Helen MacDonald, Bill Parks, Frank R. Parks, Jean McGaffin, Minnie Murray, Mary MacEachern, Daryn Parry, Dorothy Parry, William McGillivray, Ena Murrie, Shirley MacGregor, Bruce MacGregor, Audrey Parsons, Joan McGregor, Rob Roy McGregor, Irene Musick, Olia MacInnis, Ken MacInnis, Elizabeth Paterson, Jeanette McLaren, Jean Mydansky, Rose Maciuk, Sam Maciuk, Nadia Paul, Mary McLean, Neddy McLean, Sheri Nahulak, Steve MacIver, Alex MacIver, Irene Pawl, Lois McLennan Ross Barristers & Solicitors Nash, Fred Nash, Marie Maclab Enterprises Pawlick, Elizabeth McLennan, Mary McLennan, John Naundorf, Clara MacRae, Yvonne Pawluk, Russell Pawluk, Doreen McLennan, William McLennan, Joan Navalkowsky, Anna Macyk, Marilyn PC Corp Inc. McLeod, Ann G. Nayar, Unni K. Madu, Jennifer PCL Constructors Inc. McLeod, Kim McLeod, LaDane Nazarchuk, Walter L. Madu, Margaret Pearce, Dianne McMaster, Linda Neabel, Sandra Mahe, Paul Pelensky, Walter Pelensky, Nora McMillan, Robert McMillan, Estelle Nehring, Darlene Maier, Gerald Pelensky, William Pelensky, Helen McMurphy, Ronald Neil, Kathleen Turnbull, Kathy Maj, Irene Maj, Walter Pelton, Normon McNee, Lloyd McNee, Stephanie Nesselbeck, Meda Majeau, Edward Majeau, Sheila Peridot Medical McNeill, Ronald Nestransky, Garry L. Nestransky, Malcolm, Alex Malcolm, Helen L. Perrier, Harry Perrier, Marion McVeigh, Thomas Stephanie M. Malin, Lois Perry, Ada Belle Medical Mart West Nettrouer, Ruby Manasc Isaac Architects Ltd. Perry, Richard Perry, Catherine Medisky, Jean Neumann, Iris M. Mancini, Lucienne Petersen, Irene Meikle, Marion Newton, Donald Manns, Jennie Petovar, Tony Petovar, Hazel Melcor Developments Ltd. Nicholson, Valerie Mantle, J. Mantle, Pamela Petrin, Eloise Mercer (Canada) Limited Nickel, Otto Nickel, Annemarie Manweiler, Dorothy Petro Canada Meyer, Glenn Meyer, Roberta Nickel, Wilma Mark, Emma Petterson, Arthur Petterson, Ellen Michaud, Alphonse Niemetz, Dean Niemetz, Veronica Markovich, John Markovich, Reita Pettibone, Ross Pettibone, Edna M. Milke, Norm S. Milke, Doris L. Dr. Nimeck, Evelyn Marquardt, Thelma Pich, John A. Mills, Mary NorQuest College Martel, Robert Martel, Katherine Pickard, Lena Mink, Rosi North, William North, Peggy Martin, Donald Martin, Elaine Pidhirniak, John Pidhirniak, Dianne Minogue, Shirley Northway Pontiac Buick Ltd. Massie, Mildred E. Pilling, Ron Mirth, Diane Nusdorfer, Robert Nusdorfer, Veronica Masuda, Karen L. Piotrowski, Fred Piotrowski, Erna Mitchell, Sheila Nuttall, Robin Nuttall, Elizabeth Matthews, Linda Plante, Raymond R. Mobbs, Cyril Mobbs, Pamela Obuchowski, Stella Matthews, Marjorie Plowman, Herbert G. Moore, Aileen O’Connor, James O’Connor, Barbara Maxwell, Karen Plumley, T. A. Morgex Insurance Group Odegard, Ernest Odegard, Terry

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Donors Plypick, Victoria Robson, Stephen Robson, Ellen Runyon, James Runyon, Jean Sherriff, Aleta Podloski, Elizabeth Rolfson, Rena Ruptash, Howard Ruptash, Colleen Sherstabetoff, Joseph Sherstabetoff, Murielle Poeter, Gordon Poeter, Lynn Rolof, Fred Rolof, Ruth Ryder, Lily Sherstabetoff, Marilyn Poeter, Vernon Roppo, Orlando Roppo, Yolanda Rypkema, Hank Rypkema, Marg Sherwood Park (Breakfast) Lions Club Poirier, Irene Rosich, George Rosich, Doreen Sadoway, Lena Sherwood Park ACT/UCT Club Polovick, Jeffrey Polovick, Jackie Ross Sheppard High School Sadoway, Morris Sadoway, Nancy Shields, Diane Polowick, Maurice Polowick, Karen Rotary Club of Sherwood Park Salamandick, Josephine Shimenosky, Iven Shimenosky, Poluk, Janie Rothstein, Saul Rothstein, Marion Samways, F. John Samways, Dorothy Josephine Porcina, Bill Porcina, Kirsten Rouse, Doreen W. Sanmartin, Donato Shkrobot, Pat Shkrobot, Nicholas Porter, Bruce Porter, Muriel Rousseau, Geraldine Sasano, Mineko Shorter, Doreen Porter, Gloria M. Shelley, Doreen Rowe, Donald Rowe, Marguerite Satanove, Anita Shrimpton, John Porter, Joyce Scott, Helen Rowswell, Donald Rowswell, Jeannie Save on Mechanical Services Shupe, Margaret M. Powers, Gail Rowswell, Garth Rowswell, Luanne Sawchuk, Art Sawchuk, Ella Simison, Douglas PPCLI Association Edmonton Branch Rowswell, Winnifred I. Sawka, Anne Simmonds, D.G. Simmonds, Lorna E. Prescott, Donald L. Roy, Percy Sawka, Michael Sawka, Katherine Simonson, Henry P. Simonson, Laura Preston, Richard Preston, Frances Royal Bank of Canada - Fort SCA Personal Care Sinclair, Diane Saskatchewan Staff Price, Kenneth Price, Ivy Scade, Gordon Scade, Beverly Sinclair, Grant Royal Canadian Legion Alberta - Probek, Waldemar Probek, Toky Scarpelli, Anna N.W.T. Command LA Siry, Krystyna Proctor, John Proctor, Bertha Schaaf, Richard and Pauline Skinner, Howard Royal Canadian Legion Bashaw Prodor, Gerry Schaefer, Sherry Schaefer, David Branch #38 Skogen Social and Historical Prokopiw, Maria Prokopiw, Peter Schaller, Helen Society of Alberta Royal Canadian Legion Big Valley Pshyk, Robert Pshyk, Evelyn Branch #70 Schmidt, Deborah C. Skoreyko, Pearl Skoreyko, Mike Purcell, Olive Schmidt, Rolf Schmidt, Erika Sleen, Orville Sleen, Dianne Royal Canadian Legion Camrose Purvis, Gordon James Purvis, Branch #57 Schmidt, S. Gerhard Schmidt, Katharina Slemko, M. Yvonne Slemko, Terry Dorothy Ann Royal Canadian Legion Cold Lake Schmitz, Ron Sliwkanich, Darrell Sliwkanich, Branch #211 Kathy Qualico Developments (Edmonton) Ltd. Schoenicke, Adolf Schoenicke, Eleonore Sloane, Elizabeth J. Radford, Derek Royal Canadian Legion Edson Scholotiuk, Nicholas Scholotiuk, Audrey Branch #51 Smallwood, Anna M. Radke, Hazel Schrettlinger, Hans Schrettlinger, Royal Canadian Legion Evansburg Gerlinde Smilie, Doreen Radmanovich, Sheila Branch #196 Schreyer, Helen Smith, Cathy Rae, N. E. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Schultz, Lena Smith, David Smith, Shannon Raman, Rewti Raman, L.B. Saskatchewan Branch #27 LA Schurek, Marion Smith, David A. Smith, Mary L. Rankin, Howard Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Schurko, Margaret Smith, Grace P. Ratcliffe, John Ratcliffe, Eleanor Branch #175 Scott , H. Smith, Iris E. Rawluk, William N. Rawluk, Elizabeth Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Scott, Bonnie Smith, John Smith, Sheila Raywalt Construction Co. Ltd. Branch #175 LA Scott, Marjorie Smith, Martin Jensen-Smith, RBC Dexia Royal Canadian Legion Norwood Janet L. Screpnek, Betty L. Reddington, Doris Branch #178 LA Smith, Russell Sdao, Carmine Sdao, Mafalda Rees, Dennis Rees, Stella Royal Canadian Legion Pioneer Smyth, Darrell Smyth, Brenda Seeckts, Violet Reeson, Richard Woroby, Katya Branch # 144 Smythe, Violet Serink, Andrew Serink, Irene Reirson, Lorraine Royal Canadian Legion Spruce Snow, Marilyn Shaheen, Peggy Reist, John Reist, Wendy Grove Branch #281 Sobel, Steve Sobel, Karen Shandro, Michael Relf, Richard Royal Canadian Legion Spruce Grove Sobeys West Shanley, Ruby Richard, Juliette Branch #281 LA Solution 105 Consulting Ltd. Shapka, Alex Shapka, Elizabeth Richards, Deanna Royal Canadian Legion St. Albert Source Medical Corp. Sharp, Lynnda Richardson, George Richardson, Edith Branch #271 LA Southern, R. Southern, Marg SHAW Communications Inc. Rijavec, Florian Rijavec, Yvonne Royal Canadian Legion Strathcona Sowa, Antoninia Czernik, Henry Shaw, Elizabeth Rivard, Yvonne Branch #150 LA Spicer, Barbara Thurston, Irene Shea, John Shea, Helen Roberge, Delmar Roberge, Sandra Royal Canadian Legion Worthington St. Albert Breakfast Lions Club Sheppard, Joanne Roberge, Ernie Roberge, Marie Branch #29 St. Jean, Lucienne Sherk, Harry G. Dr. Sherk, Edna E. Roberts, A.E. Roberts, Elaine Royal Canadian Naval Association St. John, Thelma Bryan, Dennis Sherman, Sandra M. Robertson, William Robertson, Pauline Rozenhart, Lorraine St. Matthew’s Catholic Women’s League Sherrick Management Limited

15 Donors St. Pierre, Raymond St. Pierre, Clara The Dianne & Irving Kipnes Foundation Van Leuken, M. Williams, Doreen Williams, Ricky Stadnyk, Robin The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Varcoe, Jean L. Williams, Jennifer Williams, Terry Stadnyk, Stanley The Fishin Hole Varvis, Vivian Wilmott, Rose Stafford, Rosamond The Westin Edmonton Verdin, Edward Verdin, Isabelle Wilson, Jean Stannard, Lloyd Stannard, Eileen Thieson, Leonard Thieson, Jennifer Victoor, Margaret Wilson, Peter D. Wilson, Cynthia Stapley, Jerry Thom, Edna A. Vikse, Gordon Winget, Marion H. Stebbing, Barbara Thomlinson, K. Ed Vimy and District Lions Club Witten LLP Steinbach, Sophie Thompson, Barbara Vogelgesang, Frances Wolfram, Martin Wolfram, Shari Steiner, Richard Steiner, Bonnie Thompson, George Thompson, Bonnie Volney, Cathy Wolverton Securities Ltd. Steinke, Joan Thomsen, Isabella Anaka, Lois Voogd, Frieda Wong, G. Wei Wong, Diane Stelfox, Andrea Thurston, Gerry Thurston, Sharon Wade, Donald W. Wade, Gladys Woods, Ernie Woods, Linda Stephenson, Anne Stephenson, Stanley Tipler, Fay Waege, Linda Woodward, Lori Sterling Elevators Services Corporation Toly, Roberta Wahlstrom, Allan H. Wahlstrom, Gwen Wright, J. Stan Stevens, Stanley Stevens, Stephany Tomm, Erna Wai, Wayne Wright, Jack Wright, Susan Stevenson, Richard Stevenson, Linda Toporiwski, Carol Wakaruk, John Wakaruk, Rose-Marie Wright, Stan Stewart, William Tosh, Gretel Wall, Sandra Wright, William Stich-Varga, Mary Town of Mundare Wallace, John Wallace, Freda Wudel, Agnes L. Stift, Hilda Townsend, Jim Wallin, Kim Lunn-Wallin, Jennifer Wynnyk, Joan Wynnyk, Walter Stockdill, Patricia Trans America Group Walline, Marion Yakimchuk, Alexandra Straub, Ruth Treacy, Norma E. Walters, E. H. Yakimchuk, Doris Stroulger, Mary E. Trotno, Ewald R. Trotno, Olga Walton, Grace Yamamoto, Isao Stryker Trott, Eileen Wandler, Pauline Yanda, Grace Stus, Nadia Stus, Bohdan Troughton, Sandra Ware, Jean Yerex, Robert Yerex, Audrey Sumka, Jerry Sumka, Jean Trybuch, Luke Trybuch, Marcelle Warner, Joan Yoneda, Masa Sutton, Bert Sutton, Hazel Tsujikawa, Tamiko Warner, John Warner, Irene Yurkiw, Joe Swan, Francis Sawn, Aleta Tuchak, William Tuchak, Ursula Warnock, Mary Zabielski, Dorothy Swanson, John Swanson, Barbara Tuck, Evelyn Warwa, Peter Warwa, Jean Zaboroski, Joan Sworin, Mike Luchka, Anne Tuleck, Cathy Washington, Shirley Zaboroski, Stan SYSCO Foodservices Edmonton Turlock, Bonnie Wasylyn, Lidia Zacharko, Ed Zacharko, Leona T.C. Backhoe & Directional Drilling Tutschek, Alex Tutschek, Beth Wati, Kamla Zahnd, Klaus Zahnd, Lisabeth Tait, Bess A. Tweddle, John M. Tweddle, Elizabeth Watson, Moira Zapf, Erwin Zapf, Elli Talarski, Irene Tweddle, Rod Tweddle, Gwenne Watt, Jean M. Zemp, Walter Zemp, Yolande Talbot, Thurston Talbot, Rozelle Tymchak, Nancy Webster, George Webster, Barbarba Zeniuk, Olga Taylor, E. Margaret Unisource Canada Inc. Weir, Vera Zenko, Joseph N. Taylor, Faye United Communities LP Weissenborn, Hans Weissenborn, Inge Zhou, Zhongxin Taylor, Judith United Nurses of Alberta Welikoklad, Irma Welikoklad, William Ziegler, Lynn Taylor, Laurell Univar Canada Ltd. Wells, William F. Wells, Joan Zimmer, Marjorie Taylor, Terri Vagovics, Louis Vagovics, Rita Werner, Elizabeth Zukiwski, Olga TD Commercial Banking Vail, Kelly Werth, Lillian Zupancic, John F. Zupancic, Mary Alice Tharani, Noor Ally Tharani, Zainub Valleau, James Valleau, Ethel Whitman, Chris The Commissionaires Northern Alberta Vamosi, Sandor Vamosi, Irene Whyte, Gladys Division Van Andel, Case Van Andel, Margaret Wilcock, Karen

I would like more I would like to make a gift of: Please contact us with any changes to your name information about: $100.00 $50.00 $25.00 Other or changes to your mailing address by: Memorial giving Specific centre giving Planned giving (wills and bequests, Name life insurance, gifts-in-kind, etc.) Please call me Address 500, 9925-109 St Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 City/Province Postal Code Director, Tim Haak Tel. 780.448.2413 500, 9925 - 109 Street Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation Fax 780.496.7148 Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8 Tel. 780.448.2414 Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001 [email protected]

16 Grandview’s 8th annual art show Residents, families, and staff gathered June 2 for Grandview’s annual Senior’s Week Art Show. With the auditorium decorated to replicate an art gallery, soft music played, wine and fruit were served as potential buyers looked over the more than 60 pieces completed by residents over the 2007/08 season. Pieces ranging from fruit, seasonal pictures and self portraits were all planned and created by the participants of the art therapy program. Residents beamed with pride as art pieces they created were selected by others for purchase. “I am always amazed at the power of creative process,” said art therapist Joanne Rasmussen, who for the past eight years has run the popular program in conjunction with Grandview’s recreation department. Joanne is joined by a group of staff and volunteers, including Cherlyn Legere, Sharon Holmes, Amanda Zoethout, Sirka Kadatz, Audrey Sustrick, Anne McCarthy, and Jackie March. They devote hundreds of hours to keep this program running as well as getting the art work professionally framed by Don Maynes. When asked why she continues to devote so much volunteer time to art therapy, Joanne said: “I personally love the fact that the residents feel such a sense of accomplishment, renewed confidence and pride in completing a task that many had never participated in at any time in their lives.” Carolyn Taylor, Recreation Therapist CapitalCare Grandview

Photo: Grandview resident Helga Deschneau (seated) beams with pride as she displays her artwork with volunteer Sharon Holmes.

Dickinsfield’s Senior of the Year

Dickinsfield’s resident council named 3CD resident Nick Bohatczuk as “Senior of the Year.” The award was handed out on June 4, Laurier House Strathcona hosts during the celebration of Senior’s Week (June 1-8). Nick was chosen by resident council because he demonstrates many luau and pig roast good qualities of empathy, kindness and a willingness to take part in activities that he loves. He has always been a hard worker. He served as a soldier in Europe in Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre elders Jane Lemmon and the Second World War prior to coming to Canada in 1955. He worked a Maria Grever enjoying dancing at the Hawaiian-themed luau variety of employment scenes, including stockyards, a seminary, and as a and pig roast held at the centre on May 30. The event was school custodian. enjoyed by residents, families and staff. Those who know him well describe him to be a wonderful man who treats everyone with respect and kindness. He takes part wholeheartedly in his passions of gardening and church activities. Because he speaks Polish and Ukrainian as well as English, staff may ask for his assistance with translating for his fellow residents on the unit. Despite being a little hard of hearing, he continues to strive at developing and maintaining friendships with those around him. In addition to family, he has a strong support network of friends from outside who visit him regularly. Jan Hrasko, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Dickinsfield 17 Did you know...? New online survey asks: What Donations to the Foundation will you need as a senior?

Albertans are invited to complete an online survey to share their thoughts Tim Haak are tax deductible on what support they anticipate they will need when they become seniors and The CapitalCare Foundation Thanks to the Alberta Community how these needs should be met. The survey findings will assist the Alberta invites individuals, families, service Spirits program all Alberta donors are government as it plans for an increasing population of seniors. organizations, members of the able to receive combined federal & The number of seniors in Alberta is expected to increase by more than 40 business community and other provincial tax credits equal to $.50 on percent in the next decade, to about 550,000 seniors charitable and not-for-profit every $1 donated beyond the first $200 Albertans of all ages can complete the survey, which is focused on baby organizations to join us in making the donated in total to all charities. boomers and those who are almost 65 years-old. The information gathered from lives of our residents and their families If you are interested in learning the survey will assist the province in the development of an Aging Population better. Currently the Foundation is more about how you can make a gift Policy Framework that will guide future government decisions on seniors’ raising funds in support of: please contact Tim Haak, Director of programs and policies. • the expansion being planned for Fund Development at the foundation The online survey will be available until the end of August at CapitalCare Strathcona, office. Phone number 780- 448-2414 www.TomorrowsSeniors.alberta.ca. Albertans without access to the Internet can • new buses at four CapitalCare E-mail [email protected]. have a survey mailed to them by calling toll-free 1-800-642-3853. campuses, • equipment, projects and special initiatives at each of the 11 CapitalCare facilities, • research for care, and • scholarships and bursaries to support CapitalCare staff as they advance their knowledge and skill levels. The CapitalCare Foundation is a public charitable foundation. Our charitable registration number is 138748835 RR0001. This means that we are able to provide a tax creditable receipt for donations. 40 more bricks to be unveiled on Wall of Pride this fall The CapitalCare Foundation will unveil 40 new bricks purchased since the first unveiling of the Wall of Pride last fall. This brings to 140 the number of blocks that have been purchased since the fundraising program began. The second unveiling will take place at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans on September 11 at 1:30 p.m. The Wall of Pride is a free-standing wall of individual glass bricks and is located in the Memorial Garden outside the centre. Each block is etched with an inscription to honour the memory of a person of distinction. Many of the blocks commemorate people who contributed to the pursuit of freedom, from WWI and WWII, to the Korean War and the current mission in Afghanistan. “We created the Etch a Memory program to create a visible reminder of those men and women who have made a difference in the lives of others,” says Tim Haak, Director of Fund Development for the CapitalCare Foundation. Blocks in two sizes are still available for purchase: a 4 x 8 block ($300) and an 8 x 8 block ($600). For more information on purchasing a block, contact the CapitalCare Foundation at 780-448-2413 or clip the order form on the right.

18 CapitalCare Foundation gives back to support our troops

There is a strong bond Mess Annual Golf Tournament between the men and women in support of the Military Family of the Edmonton Garrison and Resource Centre. As well, Foundation CapitalCare. At the heart of this staff provide some planning support relationship is the Dianne and Irving on their organizing committee Kipnes Centre for Veterans. The and some logistical support to the centre is home to 120 veterans who committee as they recruit other require continuing care. sponsors and golfers. We are very These veterans greatly enjoy the pleased to report that over $12,000 visits and support regularly provided was raised from the tournament held Cheque presentation by title sponsor, Servus Credit Union, to the Military Family by the troops stationed here in June 21. Resource Centre. From left to right: Ron Karpyshyn, Servus Credit Union; Deputy Base Edmonton. They attend many of the Commander Tim Tatteri, Edmonton Garrison; Moira Smith, Military Family Resource centre’s events and host our Tanks Tim Haak, Director, Fund Centre; Theresa Comeau, Servus Credit Union; Linda Deines, Servus Credit Union. and Tags Road Race each August. Development, CapitalCare Each year, the Foundation lends its Foundation assistance to provide support back. The Foundation sponsors a hole in the Edmonton Garrison Officers’

Strathcona/Rotary Lobsterfest raises $30,000 for the community

From left to right: Keith Patterson, Rotary; Helen Shea, Hanna Handreka, Vic Bidzinski, Rotary.

Strathcona held its annual Maritime Lobsterfest fundraiser May 3 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sherwood Park. This event was a joint venture between the Sherwood Park Rotary Club and CapitalCare Strathcona. There were 400 people in attendance including CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann, as well as Marguerite Rowe, VP for Community Care, Rehabilitation and Geriatrics for Capital Health. The evening had a fun, casual maritime flair with a lively band performing throughout the night. There was a mix of management as well as front-line staff in attendance. The live and silent auctions had a variety of interesting donated items which generated some enthusiastic bidding wars! In total, over $30,000 was raised which will be jointly shared between the two partners. The raised funds will enable the Rotary Club to provide some support for various worthy causes within the community. Strathcona will focus on specific enhancements that will assist with improving the quality of life for the elders at our campus. A fun night was had by all. Mark your calendars for next year’s Maritime Lobsterfest which is scheduled for May 2, 2009.

Hanna Handreka, Manager Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre & Administrator Helen Shea “kisses the cod,” Recreation a Lobsterfest annual tradition.

19 Putting research into practice A Swedish researcher with an interest in veterans practice. and dementia is working with CapitalCare and the Bostrom is also interested in developing a “quality of University of Alberta (U of A) on a project that could see moment” measure , a mechanism to explore potentially frontline caregivers using more research in continuing care. fruitful new areas of research in elder care settings. Anne-Marie Bostrom was awarded the Dementia and “This is an area of significant interest to me and a Veterans Fellowship in April 2007. The fellowship is funded centrally important area in settings with a resident in part by the CapitalCare Foundation and in part by the population where over 70% have some form of dementia,” Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). She arrived said Bostrom. “Because we have located no work to date in in Alberta in April 2008 to begin a three-year posting at this area it will require that I start from the beginning.” the University of Alberta and at CapitalCare’s Kipnes She will be supervised in her work by Dr. Doris Milke, Centre for Veterans. Senior Researcher with CapitalCare and Betty Kolewaski, Her background is gerontological nursing. Anne-Marie Administrator, Kipnes Centre for Veterans. has been teaching nursing students and following them Bostrom says she is very impressed with the high into practice settings to see that they implement what they standards of care she has observed at the veterans centre, have learned. Her PhD dissertation was on research use and also with the organization’s progress in implementing Researcher Anne-Marie Bostrom at her among staff in the care of older people. the MDS/RAI electronic assessment tool, which she said convocation from the Karolinska Institutet Anne-Marie said while holding this fellowship she would was more advanced than in Sweden. in Stockholm, Sweden on May 9. She is be involved in two main tasks within the context of the She was also impressed with the Kipnes Centre’s involved in a three-year research project at Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) project. Dr. barnyard of animals including the new miniature horse and the Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Carole Estabrooks from the Faculty of Nursing at the U pot-bellied pig, and the friendliness of staff and residents. of A is principal investigator of this project. Its purpose is “People are very friendly,” she said. “When I come to the to adapt research findings into effective treatments and centre, it’s like coming home.” services in long term care facilities. Bostrom hopes to collaborate with CapitalCare care Shawna Young, Medical Services, managers to come up with ways to close the gap between CapitalCare Corporate Services what research shows is effective and some current care

CapitalCare improving its practices Study shows aromas improve with changes to Balanced Scorecard appetite in residents with dementia

A recent change to the CapitalCare Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is A study conducted at the former Mewburn Veterans Centre, and recently contributing to improved care processes at our centres. published in Canadian Nursing Home magazine, shows the smell of baking A BSC is a tool designed to help organizations identify strengths and bread improves the eating behaviours of residents with dementia. weaknesses in different aspects of their business. In 2007/2008 the BSC was The study, by CapitalCare dietitian Deanna Van Soest and Dr. Doris Milke, revised in response to changes made to the organization’s mission, vision, values of CapitalCare’s Research Unit*, showed that the smell of baking bread had a and strategic plan. In addition, changes were made to make the information positive overall effect on the food intake for the residents. This suggests that provided more meaningful to staff, and include information from the newly aroma is associated with eating more food during mealtimes. introduced Minimum Data Set 2.0 (MDS/RAI) where possible. The aroma of baking bread was also associated with an increase in the Initial work completed on these items has led to changes in who is responsible frequency of self-feeding behaviours by one of the three participants. A more for completing parts of the resident assessment and what information will be modest effect was observed for the other participants. tracked for quality improvement. Individuals with dementia may have difficulties with eating and swallowing The new card consists of indicators which measure our performance from which can lead to poor oral intake, weight loss and malnutrition. Providing cues various perspectives. For example: to improve their focus on the meal can help maintain independence in feeding and improve oral intake. Clients Cues can be provided by staff and by the surrounding environment. One • timely resident assessments environmental variable that has shown benefit for people with dementia has • number of falls been the introduction of aromas that can stimulate behaviour. Studies using • staff education on root cause analysis and customer service aroma therapy (eg. essential oils derived from plants) with individuals with dementia have demonstrated a decrease in agitation. (Smallwood 2001) So far, Internal Processes few studies have involved ambient odors to stimulate behaviours and none have • incidence of pressure ulcers involved eating as the dependent variable. • timely admission conferences These findings highlight the under-recognized importance of the physical environment on the functioning of older adults, particularly those who are People, Learning and Research considered ‘vulnerable’ and live in institutional settings. More research would • staff turnover, be beneficial to establish more evidence for the effect of environmental • staff education days manipulation on eating skills in residents with dementia. • approved research projects Deanna Van Soest, Dietitian, Healthy Finances CapitalCare Grandview/Kipnes Centre for Veterans • direct care hours/resident day *This study was published in Canadian Nursing Home; Volume 19, Number 1,, March, 2008 by Stuart All indicators are reported for the organization as a whole and for each care Cleary, Deanna Van Soest, Doris Milke, and John Misiaszek. campus. Targets are being established for 2008/2009 and a more in depth analysis of performance will be available next year. Reference: Smallwood, J., Brown, R., Coulter, F., Irvine, E. and Copland, C., Aro-matherapy and behaviour disturbances in dementia: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry; 16; p. 1010-1013; 2001. Tara Walsh, Performance Measurement Coordinator, CapitalCare Corporate Services I would like to make a gift of: For more information $100.00 $50.00 $25.00 Other about Research for Care please contact: Name

Address Director, Tim Haak 500, 9925 - 109 Street City/Province Postal Code Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8 Tel. 780.448.2414 e-mail: [email protected] Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001 20 LPN Scholarships awarded Each year for the past The program gives caregivers seven years, the CapitalCare the opportunity to increase their Foundation has offered scholarships knowledge and develop their careers. to CapitalCare employees to help At the same time, it helps to provide them become Licensed Practical CapitalCare with increasingly Nurses. skilled staff who are familiar with the To date, the Foundation has organization’s residents, expectations, provided 31 scholarships to a variety and processes. Most importantly, of staff including Nursing Attendants, having knowledgeable staff improves From left to right: Anne Forge, Director, Human Resources; Jocelyn Elemento, Nursing Attendant; Resident Companions, Community the quality of life of our residents. Joan Wettlaufer, Care Manager; and Cathie Gillespie, Administrator, CapitalCare Lynnwood and Home Support Workers, Developing and delivering leading- Administrative Support and Activities edge care is very important to Convenors. everyone at CapitalCare. How this This year the LPN Scholarship care is provided is revealed in the recipients are: organization’s vision statement: “We • Jocelyn Elemento – Nursing are a community of excellence in Attendant – CapitalCare Lynnwood continuing care: teaching, researching • Agnes Otayde – Nursing Attendant and learning to enhance quality of – CapitalCare Grandview life.” The LPN scholarship program This valuable program is made is in partnership with NorQuest possible thanks to the generosity of College, which saves spaces in its our donors. If you would like to support Licensed Practical Nurse program for this program and help us continue CapitalCare scholarship recipients. to make a difference in the lives of The scholarships have had many residents and staff, please call Tim benefits. In this tight labour market, Haak, Director of Fund Development, scholarships help to attract job at 780-448-2414. seekers to CapitalCare, as well as Bev Thomas, retain staff. From left to right: Anne Forge, Director, Human Resources; Agnes Otayde, Nursing Attendant Human Resources Manager, and Jennifer Williams, Administrator, CapitalCare Grandview CapitalCare Corporate Services Bursary program awards $11,000 to 16 employees

CapitalCare and the CapitalCare Foundation sponsor a Bursary Staff plan to apply their bursaries to a wide range of courses, from upgrading, Program that is open to permanent full time and part time employees who have to furthering their supervisory skills. “I want to learn so I can provide care for my completed their probationary period. The bursary funds support permanent residents,” said one bursary applicant. Congratulations to all recipients! employees with ongoing learning opportunities to further their education and training in work related areas. Sherie Hough, Executive Associate, A total of 16 bursaries worth over $11,000 have been approved this year. These CapitalCare Corporate Services bursaries will support employees to study for a variety of educational courses ranging from computer courses and high school upgrades to labour relations, Pharmacy Technician and Licensed Practical Nurse programs. The Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund was established in March 2007 on the The award recipients are: occasion of Barry’s retirement as Director of Fund Development for the CapitalCare Foundation. • Bernadette Workun, Corporate Coordinator, Infection Prevention and Control Program, Kipnes Centre for Veterans The fund supports educational opportunities for staff at CapitalCare’s 11 sites. • Betts Blakley, Senior Executive Assistant, Corporate Services • claire Riley, Licensed Practical Nurse, CHOICE and Community Programs Yes, I would like to contribute to the Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund • cyndi Martin, Rehabilitation Attendant, Kipnes Centre for Veterans Tax Receipt required Yes No • dee Rea, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Grandview • elda Glover, Licensed Practical Nurse, McConnell Place West I am enclosing a donation of $ • fresca Sawitzki, Laundry Worker, Grandview • Juanita Ewert, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood Name • Karen Barrault, Executive Assistant – Finance, Corporate Services Address • Karen Calalang, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood City/Province Postal Code • Mary Abreham, Nursing Attendant, Norwood • natalie Zacharuk, Human Resources Generalist, Corporate Services Payment options: visa AMEX MASTER CARd cheQUE (Make cheques payable to: CapitalCare • shirley Barg, Corporate Program Assistant, Corporate Services Foundation)

• stephanie Prinsen, Licensed Practical Nurse, Laurier House Lynnwood Name on card • tracey Courtepatte, Unit Clerk, Grandview • wanda Sienkiewicz, Nursing Attendant, Norwood

In addition to the Roger and Dorothy Parker Bursary, the Pearl Hawrelak 500, 9925 - 109 Street NW Porter Bursary, the David & Dorothy McBean Bursary and two CapitalCare Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 Charitable Registration No. 13874 8835 Foundation bursaries, funds were available this year from the newly established RR0001 Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund which allowed ‘top up’ amounts to be distributed amongst the existing bursaries.

21 New HCAs help relieve staffing pressures

CapitalCare’s vacancy rate new HCAs recruited through has dropped, showing that we are the program. The 38-year-old starting to reap the benefits of accountant had been a stay- several recruitment initiatives that are at-home mom for eight years underway. The organization’s vacancy and when it came time to go rate has dropped from nearly 200 back to work, she was looking vacancies at the start of the year to for a career change. She had 140 in June. The biggest improvement worked on a casual basis as a was in the critical area of nursing. The Resident Companion at CCS drop is attributed in part to a new and knew she would like the Angela Gartner (second from the left) is one of 10 new HCAs recruited through the a new program designed to assist people in work and the people. Health Care Aide Certificate Program that allows students to earn as they learn. becoming Health Care Aides (HCAs). “The people I worked with were so inspiring, I wanted to to assist their growth throughout the woman in the world because I’m going Earn as you learn be like them, to be the best I can be,” program. CapitalCare management to be a nurse,” beams Gartner. Capital Health, in partnership with says Gartner. teams at Strathcona, Dickinsfield, and Planning is currently underway to CapitalCare and NorQuest College, Capital Health instructors Kathleen the Kipnes Centre for Veterans as well offer a new program at Lynnwood has supported two offerings of the Cullen and Denise Mellenberg as the Human Resources department this fall. Health Care Aide Certificate Program provided six weeks of in-house were all involved in making the For more information on the at CapitalCare Strathcona (CCS) and instruction and lab work prior to the 10 program a success. program, please call Eleanor Risling at CapitalCare Dickinsfield. trainees filling rotations on the units. “I had no idea I would like it this Capital Health at 780-735-3759. The initiative is based on an “Earn Once on the units, Registered Nurses much,” says Gartner. I come home as you Learn” concept which makes Dorothy Cochrane, Margaret Rudnicki, from work feeling very satisfied.” Bernadette DeSantis, it an affordable option for individuals Renee Rhodes, Norma Stewart and The trainees are working Communications Manager, who are looking to get started in this LPN Evangeline Cruz supported and towards certification as Health Care CapitalCare Corporate Services, & career. mentored the HCA trainees, while Aides to graduate in September 2008. Shannon Pollard, Care Manager, Angela Gartner is one of several staff at the sites buddied up with them “My kids think I’m the smartest Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre

Welcome... Awards

..Brian Match, new Director of diana Mcintyre, Executive Director CapitalCare CHOICE and of Hospital District 24 (now CapitalCare) Community Programs since from 1980-1989 was recently recognized June 23. with an award from SAGE (Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) for her Brian formerly held the position of contributions in the Health and Wellness Health Services Coordinator for category. SAGE awards recognize Tofield Health Services as part of outstanding seniors for their wisdom, the East Central Health Region. vision, courage and leadership. He was responsible for the delivery Diana was trained as a nurse in Saskatchewan and began her career of health programs and services to with Hospital District 24 in 1967 as a Staff Nurse at Lynnwood, which the district including Emergency, had just opened. Acute Care, Long term Care, Home After her retirement from CapitalCare in 1989, she began another Care, and Public Health services. career as a dedicated volunteer. She is the founding president of Prior to that, Brian held positions the Alberta Caregiver’s Association and is involved with the Alberta including Community Health Coordinator, County of Beaver, Home Care Council on Aging, Health Policy Committee, Caregiver Respite, the Team Leader, Viking Community Health and Social Worker at the RAH. Eldercare Academy, Caregiver Networks, the COMPASS and the Community Caregiver’s Program.

Mark your calendar

CapitalCare Foundation’s 23rd annual People and Progress Conference February 4 – 6, 2009 Volunteer, Auxiliary and Family Conference February 5, 2009 Details www.capitalcare.net Sept. 2008

22 International recruitment efforts start paying off

A recent trip by recruiters from opportunity to work in Canada. He Capital Health and CapitalCare must work for a period of 18 months to the Philippines has yielded its before his family can rejoin him. He first result. says that’s a sacrifice he’s willing Leonidez Baquiran, a Registered to make: Nurse (RN) from Manila, worked his “When we see opportunities from first shift at CapitalCare Norwood other countries, we grab them,” he May 27. He is working as a Licensed says. Practical Nurse (LPN) until he gets Despite being a Staff Nurse at a his certificate to work as an RN in private hospital in Manila, Leo says Canada. nurses are paid just enough to get by. In November 2007, CapitalCare “You can’t buy a car, or a house and joined a recruitment team from you can’t afford to send your children Capital Health on a mission to the to university. Philippines to interview health care “I love nursing, it’s my passion to workers about coming to Alberta for help people. Money is secondary. But permanent employment. Offers were my 12-year-old daughter wants to go Leonidez Baquiran made to 626 of nearly 700 people to medical school. That’s why I am interviewed. here,” he said. This spring, “batches” of health care Leo is working on Norwood’s Mountains and experience snow for “All of these recruitment efforts help workers started arriving in Edmonton. Chronic Ventilator Unit under the the first time in his life. to relieve our staffing pressures, which Leo, as he is known throughout supervision of Care Manager Phil Another eight Filipino LPNs in turn helps to provide quality care to Norwood, arrived May 13, and quickly Kovler. He also works on the Palliative are expected to start working at our residents and clients,” said Anne set himself up in an apartment near Care unit. “It’s great to have him,” CapitalCare in October, if their work Forge, Director of Human Resources Norwood with two of his “batch says Kovler. “He’s an RN with a good permits are approved. for CapitalCare. mates,” also working as LPNs at the background and is a great support for Meantime, a group of 20 Filipino Royal Alexandra Hospital and the us. Staff welcomed him, he’s very easy nurses has been seconded from Bernadette DeSantis, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. going and he fits easily on our team.” Capital Health to work at CapitalCare Communications Manager, Leo leaves behind a wife and Leo is looking forward to making as Nursing Attendants until they can CapitalCare Corporate Services two daughters in Manila for the a trip to Jasper to see the Rocky get their certificates.

Welcome... Congratulations....

...to all new residents, families, staff, ...Walter Yau, Support Services Manager for CapitalCare Norwood, in receiving publication (in conjunction with Michelle Doo-Shankaruk and volunteers and donors who have joined Carol Oelke) for the pilot study, “Medication Pass Nutritional Supplement Program in a Long-Term Care Facility.” The six month study was published in CapitalCare since the last issue of the the Journal of Gerontological Nursing 2008 with the purpose of determining the most effective method for implementing an interdisciplinary nutritional People and Progress newsletter. supplement program in Extendicare’s long-term facilities.

Awards continued from page 1

• an electronic learning centre for staff Hough, Corporate Program Assistant Shirley Barg, • a practical nurse classroom within a continuing Senior Executive Assistant Betts Blakley, Foundation care site Fund Development Officer Cindy Wilson and • an electrical conduit system for electric beds Communications Manager Bernadette DeSantis. • a portable catheter system The Fantasyland Hotel ballroom was transformed • the creation of a new position —Service Aide — to into a brilliant setting for this year’s show, “Dazzling assist nursing staff Diamonds.” The evening featured a wine and cheese • an improved system for resident and family reception with a dessert of CapitalCare’s signature conferences chocolate boxes served at table. • an enhanced mealtime experience program Entertainment included a string quartet • adding flax to breakfast cereal to improve — Quartetto con Brio — and two multi-media CapitalCare’s signature chocolate box laxation naturally. presentations, one featuring staff at all sites, the The recognition of an innovation from each centre other showcasing our innovations. or campus is new to the program this year and Staff with 15-30 years of service were offered What do you think... replaces the former Going the Extra Mile or GEM a selection of gifts from O.C. Tanner and each ... about this newsletter? Awards program of previous years. recipient attending the ceremony was given a photo ... about what you’d like to see in it? Awards for the five and ten year long service and souvenir of the event. 100% club awards were presented at each centre at “At CapitalCare, we value our staff as our most Please send you comments to: separate events in March and April. important resource in fulfilling our mission,” said Anne Forge, Director of Human Resources, Anne Forge. “We have always recognized our thanked members of the employee recognition employees for their contributions, and that is one committees at each site or campus for the hard work of the reasons why we are known as an employer of 500. 9925 - 109 Street and long hours that went into the planning of the choice in continuing care.” Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8 various celebrations. Tel. 780.448.2425 Fax 780.496.7148 The program committee for this year’s corporate Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager [email protected] awards night included: Executive Associate Sherie CapitalCare Corporate Services

23 You look marvellous at 101 101 critters landed on the lawn at Strathcona May 19 to wish Elder Helen Scott a happy 101st birthday.

They’re back! Toddlers in red equestrian riding jackets visit bed-ridden Elders. greeted Vinnie the miniature horse as he and This is the second year of the program – the first companion Mabel, a three-year-old pot-bellied of its kind in Canada to accommodate domestic pig, arrived at their summer residence at the animals at an urban continuing care centre. Last Kipnes Centre for Veterans June 6. summer, two miniature horses took up residence The barnyard animals belong to Hearts & in a specially-built red barn and enclosure created Hooves, a registered charitable organization by maintenance manager Walter Kolody. that rescues and trains miniature horses and Continuing care centres typically use domestic other animals. Hearts & Hooves staff will train animals such as dogs, cats, and rabbits as a continuing care staff, Elders and day-care children form of therapy. Pet therapy has a positive effect to become “horse whisperers,” so that they can on the resident’s physical, emotional and social properly care for, feed and interact with the interactions with others. It reduces stress and animals. “Horse whisperers” are also trained to helps residents have a more meaningful quality of tour Vinnie through the continuing care centre to life. Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services

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