INSIDE Message from Iris Neumann ...... 2 Letters ...... 4 Centre events ...... 7 . Music therapy ...... 10. . Celebrating centenarians ...... 11 People and Progress Conference . 12. & 13 Donor list ...... 18-. .23 Health Minister tours Norwood Lynnwood’s Easter High Tea Still Alice fundraiser In Celebration and Memory . . . . . 23 p . 3 p . 5 Back page
SPRING people&progress 2015
CapitalCare receives top employer award
FOR THE THIRD YEAR in a row, CapitalCare has been recognized as a top employer in Alberta . The announcement was made in the Edmonton Journal and the Calgary Herald on February 5 . This regional competition — organized by the editors of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition — recognizes Alberta employers who lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work . For more information visit http://www . eluta ca/. jobs-at-capital-care-group . “Our sites are not typical CapitalCare Strathcona escaped winter for a day by going on a “Tropical Holiday” January 28. workplaces, they are homes to many of our elderly and frail,” says Heritage House resident Raymond Huot (centre) donned a flower lei and enjoyed reminiscing Elgie Demchuk, Director of Human about past vacations with staff and residents. See more photos on p. 7 and on Facebook. Resources for CapitalCare . Like us on FB “ Our staff provide care with Heather Rozak, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Strathcona capitalcare edmont. on kindness, always keeping in mind the individual’s wants and needs,” says Demchuk . Norwood volunteer has been helping for 30 years “We know that our staff find satisfaction in making a difference in A LONG-TIME VOLUNTEER of Norwood family in 1984 as a way to the lives of those they care for and CapitalCare Norwood has been make a meaningful contribution to those relationships are perhaps why so recognized as a Star of Alberta for the community . many are with us for so long ”. her contributions to the residents and Over the years, she has On May 12th, CapitalCare will staff . volunteered in a variety of honour its long-serving employees Tracy Stewart received the award departments including physiotherapy, at the annual employee recognition Dec . 5, 2014 from the Ministry of food services, recreation therapy, the event . Over 220 staff will be Culture and Tourism along with six hair salon and centre mail delivery . recognized for 10 to 40 years of other deserving youth, adult, and She calls a great Bingo game, plays service . senior recipients from across the cribbage, and is willing to try other “We wouldn’t be a top employer province . tasks not already included in her without our staff, so a big thank you Tracy has been volunteering five regular list . She says that the reason goes out to them,” Demchuk says . days a week with Norwood for over she likes volunteering is because of CapitalCare also acknowledged 30 years and has given 35,000 hours the residents . the contributions of its dedicated of her time to improving the lives of Tracy’s accomplishments include volunteers at the annual brunch held residents and helping staff . Special Olympics awards for bowling April 18 at the Fantasyland Hotel . Unable to gain employment due to and golf . She was recently featured Last year, 700 volunteers gave Tracy Stewart her own disabilities, Tracy joined the on the Shaw TV approximately 65,000 hours to help program Go! residents live more meaningful lives . Edmonton . The video They were celebrated as “Everyday is on our YouTube channel . Heroes” at this year’s recognition We wish her many more happy event . Photos from the event years of volunteering at Norwood! are on our Facebook page .
Linda Ruggles, Ekta Sharma, Program Assistant, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, CapitalCare Corporate Services Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: CapitalCare Norwood
Mailing Address Mailing CapitalCare Corporate Services, 6th Fl., 10909 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB. T5J 3M9, P.M. #40009256
CapitalCare leaders in continuing care About CapitalCare What is the right environment for Operating in Edmonton and area since 1963, CapitalCare is the largest public continuing care people with dementia? organization in Canada. CapitalCare provides continuing care programs and services to nearly 1,400 residents and 300 clients through residential centres and day programs. DEMENTIA IS BECOMING one of the most pressing The issues facing health care systems all over the world. workshop Corporate Office Statistics tell us 40,000 Albertans are living with by Dr . David CapitalCare 780.448.2400 dementia. Sixty to 70 per cent of the people who live in Sheard taught [email protected] CapitalCare centres have a diagnosis of dementia. us to see the Foundation 780.448.2413 Dementia is not a normal part of aging . Individuals world through [email protected] with dementia experience a decline in brain function the eyes of that impacts their independence . It is a major cause of someone with Facility Living disability among older people, and affects a small group dementia, Dickinsfield 780.371.6500 of younger individuals as well . Dementia impacts the to figure out Grandview 780.496.7100 individual’s family and friends, and society as a whole . the person’s Kipnes Centre for Veterans 780.442.5700 Lynnwood 780.341.2300 At some of our centres, we are able to group people unmet need, Norwood 780.496.3200 with similar medical conditions and levels of acuity in then look for Iris Neumann, Chief Operating Officer Strathcona 780.467.3366 the same units or houses . For example, at CapitalCare ways to meet Lynnwood, the second floor of the Parker Pavilion the person’s need . Supportive Living specializes in dementia care, and at CapitalCare In this way, it is possible that by resolving the person Adult Duplexes 780.496.3335 Strathcona, Harvest House provides a home for people with dementia’s unmet need, we also meet others’ needs Laurier House Lynnwood 780.413.4712 with dementia . for safety and privacy . As Dr . Sheard explained, people Laurier House Strathcona 780.467.3366 One of our challenges is when we have people with with dementia do not have the ability to think about their McConnell Place North 780.496.2575 dementia living amidst people who don’t; that mix of actions, they are simply acting out their feelings . McConnell Place West 780.413.4770 people can create misunderstandings when it comes to How do we figure out what the unmet need might be? the behaviour of people with dementia . It starts with knowing the person with dementia and CHOICE Programs Some of these behaviors may include wandering, their past life . Knowing what the person did for a living, CHOICE Dickinsfield 780.371.6642 calling out, and even interfering with others in such a their hobbies and interests helps us provide meaningful CHOICE Norwood 780.944.8662 way as to put their safety at risk . activities for them . CHOICE Mental Health 780.944.8668 We are learning more and more about these types Families, friends and other people who live on the Programs and Services of behaviours, which are commonly referred to as same unit/house play a vital role in caring for a person responsive behaviours . with dementia, from helping us know the person with • Acquired Brain Injury Unit Researchers believe these behaviours are due to an dementia to providing and participating in activities . • Adult Day Support Programs unmet need, or, sometimes, a lack of things to do . They As you will read in this newsletter, we are doing a lot • Behaviour Assessment and Stabilization Unit believe people with dementia ‘act out’ — sometimes in of education in this area, not only with our staff, but with • Chronic Ventilator Unit ways that seem socially inappropriate to people who do family members and other stakeholders . And we need to • Enhanced Support Unit not understand dementia — in an effort to communicate do more . • Hip Fracture Program with us about their needs . If you are interested in learning more about dementia • Mental Health Unit In our communal settings, we have to balance the or, more specifically, about dealing with responsive • Palliative Care needs of all residents and find ways to ensure that each behaviours in people with dementia, please speak with • Respite Care of them can live in safety — which includes appropriate your care manager or the centre Administrator . levels of risk — as well as with dignity and purpose . The more we all learn about dementia and the • Restorative Care The article on page 8 of this newsletter gives a good behaviours that are sometimes part of the disease • Sub-acute Care summary of a workshop on this subject that some of our process, the better we can be at improving the lives of all • Transition and Alternate Level of Care managers were able to attend last fall . people in our care . • Wound Care/Plastics/Arthroplasty • Young Adult Unit
Website OUR MISSION 2012 – 2016 STRATEGIC PLAN www.capitalcare.net We are leaders in innovative and compassionate care, The Executive Management Committee has developed a supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the people strategic plan for CapitalCare which reflects our direction Facebook we serve . and priorities . It is shaped by our vision, mission and values, capitalcare.edmonton and reflects our relationship with Alberta Health Services . OUR VISION It is designed to meet changes in continuing care, enable Twitter We are a community of excellence in continuing care: teaching, best practices, and support our leadership . In order to @capitalcareYEG researching and learning to enhance quality of life . track results and benchmark with other providers, we have Youtube WE VALUE attached performance measures . • the people we serve as our most important focus www.youtube.com/user/ The plan focuses on the following areas: edmontoncapitalcare • our staff, families and volunteers as our most important resources in fulfilling our mission • CHOICE AND QUALITY FOR CONTINUING CARE People and Progress is published RESIDENTS — Implement an overarching model of person • partnerships in the community semi-annually by Capital Care Group Inc . centred care to inspire and guide service delivery, utilize CapitalCare is the trade name for Capital • pr ofessional ethics in guiding our decision‑making RAI/MDS and implement new approaches and systems to Care Group Inc . Submissions are welcome and • open and honest communication support quality care and service delivery . may be edited . Next submission deadline is September 30, 2015 . • c ollaborative and cooperative teamwork • INCREASE ACCESS, REDUCE WAIT TIMES — Maintain and • lif elong learning, innovation and continuous renovate continuing care centres and improve access by Editor – Bernadette DeSantis improvement optimizing use of care beds within the larger program model . Contributors to this issue • a safe, respectful environment within which to work, live • OUR PEOPLE ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE — Meet changes Abigail Bailey, Krista Baert, Margaret Balaneski, Shirley and visit in continuing care through role reviews to ensure the Barg, Sherri Bessette, Diane Burpee, Maureen Flynn, • r esponsible use of resources, providing choices within right people at the right place and promote excellence in Debi Friesen, Bev Friske, Sandra Goerz, Jan Hrasko, these limits staff safety . David Jackson, Korene Kawalilak, Sheila Killoran, Soon-il Kwon, Stephanie Lees, Carol MacDonald, • ENABLERS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT — Jennifer Masek, Trish McGrath, Iris Neumann, Cheryl Strengthen quality, financial management and partnerships . Robertson, Heather Rozak, Linda Ruggles, Leah Sarango Sherry Schaefer, Ekta Sharma, Jennifer Taylor, Grace Webster, Christie Yee, Shawna Young, Cindy Zigarlick .
2 CapitalCare Norwood “the gold standard,” says health minister
HEALTH MINISTER STEPHEN MANDEL named CapitalCare Norwood “the gold standard” in moving people from hospitals to the right level of continuing care while announcing the expansion of a successful program that Norwood has been piloting for the past year . On March 11, Mandel joined Alberta Health Services President and CEO Vickie Kaminski at Norwood to announce investments in the health care system to ease pressure on emergency departments, hospitals and long-term care . “Seniors are spending too much time in hospitals awaiting evaluation and placement,” Mandel said . While in hospital, seniors are often assessed for a future living option before they’ve had time to fully recover, which can result in them moving to a level of care that’s greater than what R-L: Health Minister Stephen Mandel chats with 90-year-old Lois Davis and care manager they need, added Kaminski . Candace Kercher on Restorative Care Unit at CapitalCare Norwood March 11 after announcing “And once seniors have moved the expansion of the program in Edmonton and Calgary . to a continuing care facility, they’ve usually given up their previous place of residence,” Kaminski said . “The opportunity to resume independent living at home is lost ”. The investments include the addition of over 300 restorative care beds in Edmonton and Calgary by the end of this year . Restorative care Vickie Kaminski, President and CEO, Restorative care allows seniors to Alberta Health Services recover and rehabilitate after a stay in hospital, with the goal of helping them get back home — or to the most independent level of living possible . Alberta Health Services introduced the program at Norwood last April . As of January 31, 53 per cent of people who received restorative care were able to return home, and 80 per cent increased their functional status over their stay . “Improvement in functioning reduces the rate at which seniors are L-R: CapitalCare Norwood Administrator Penny Reynolds gives Seniors Minister Jeff Johnson, readmitted to hospital and can reduce their need for long-term care in the his son, and Health Minister Stephen Mandel a tour of Norwood’s North Pavilion Nov . 3, 2014 . future,” says Laurel MacLeod, Manager of Special Programs for AHS . Lois Davis is among the first 200 people to come through Norwood’s restorative care unit since it opened . The 90-year-old Edmonton resident spent two weeks in hospital as a result of a pelvic fracture . A multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals at Norwood worked with Lois to restore her physical abilities . She returned home to her condo after 29 days on the unit . “This program gives us hope that we can fly again,” she said . Edmonton currently has 82 restorative care beds, the vast majority of them at Norwood . CapitalCare Grandview started offering the program April 1 . Norwood “a pressure release valve” Last fall, Mandel joined Seniors Minister Jeff Johnson for a tour of Norwood on the occasion of its 50th anniversary . Norwood has a plan to replace the North Pavilion, opened in 1964, with a new building that could relieve some of the current pressure on both the acute and continuing care systems . “We see Norwood as a pressure release valve for the Edmonton Zone,” said CapitalCare Chief Operating Officer Iris Neumann . The plan calls for an additional 145 restorative care, sub-acute and palliative CapitalCare Chief Operating Officer Iris Neumann (standing) with CHOICE Norwood client beds; increased capacity for patients waiting in acute care for enhanced long- Gail Mouallem (centre) and Edmonton Oilers players #22 Keith Aulie (left) and #19 Justin Schultz term care services such as bariatric, ventilator and brain injury; and a teaching (right), who visited CapitalCare Norwood Dec . 22, 2014 . and researching environment with classrooms and a simulation laboratory to assist in the training of the continuing care workforce of the future . Because of its proximity to the Glenrose and Royal Alexandra hospitals, as well as its highly-trained staff, Norwood already supports some of the Volunteers needed at Norwood Edmonton Zone’s most acute continuing care patients, including people living on ventilators and with brain injury . CapitalCare Norwood is currently seeking volunteers who can work Mandel said the province is currently evaluating capital projects and has weekends to support the new restorative care program, which provides to be “creative” in making the most of limited amount of money, adding that physiotherapy services seven days a week . If you’re looking at a career increasing capacity at Norwood “is a priority ”. involving rehabilitation sciences that needs volunteer hours, we may have just the spot for you . We’d also welcome volunteers to assist in food Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, services on Saturdays and Sundays . CapitalCare Corporate Services Please contact Linda Ruggles, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, CapitalCare Norwood, 780.496.3252
3 Letters
To all the wonderful staff at CapitalCare Norwood Thank you so much for the care, the kindness, and the encouragement you gave our mother during her stay here . The compassionate care that residents of the Restorative Care Unit receive has such a positive impact upon their lives; it gives them hope and brightens their day and outlook on life . We really appreciate everything all of you have done to help Mom get back home safely . Thank you, – The Q. family
To the staff at CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterns My sincere thoughts for all you do in caring for Mom and all the residents of Columbia House . I know your work is difficult and at times heartbreaking . I do sincerely appreciate all your efforts to keep up with the needs of each resident, and for caring for my mom . Sincerely, – Sandra C.
To Christie Yee, Clinical Practice Coordinator, CapitalCare Dickinsfield My daughter Rhonda and I had been talking about the many tours we went on to the various assisted living and long-term care facilities in the city . We had to McConnell Place North resident Anne L . at Christmas time . She passed away a month later do this for my mom twice, my mother-in-law twice and my husband . So we have seen them all, some so bad you back out without a tour and cry for the residents To all staff of McConnell Place North stuck in these circumstances, and some so good you just beg to have your loved Thank you for the optimal level of care delivered to my mother Anne! one admitted there . I have to say we have been very blessed . With gratitude, When it came time to place Julie in long-term care, we had already visited – Her son, Marcel & daughter-in-law, Peggy L. Dickinsfield several times and knew that was where we wanted her to be; and if my husband can ever be placed, I want him in Dickinsfield also . Your facility passed all our tests with high numbers . If some day I have to be placed in such To the McConnell Place North team an establishment, I hope my daughter finds me as good a place as we have I am so appreciative of being so warmly welcomed by each member of the found for Julie . McConnell Place North team . In all the moments that I have had at this site, I – Karen G. have experienced a sense of community, partnership, authentic communication, and a commitment to lifelong learning . To all staff on 3rd Parker Pavilion, CapitalCare Lynnwood Now, it is the “NURS 479 Professional Your caring and love for our grandmother and mother was truly appreciated . Roles Influencing Care” course that Cathleen was so at home and happy while under your care . We hope that her allowed me to observe the various smile will linger in your memories for a long time to come . roles of different members of the team . – Love from Ron, Cheryle, Paul & family, and Eileen & family What strikes me most is that each person’s knowledge and contributions To Bonnie Roberts, Manager, Laurier House Lynnwood are welcomed and appreciated . It is Bonnie, you should know — my nurse Friday evening, Joane, provided this observation that allowed me to feel exceptional care . She knows her procedures and offers extra minutes for comfortable to express my own voice, positioning with pillows, rolled towels etc . Greatly appreciated! engage in my own questions, and interact – Lorna H . with individuals in different roles . My confidence has grown in the time I have To Sybil Cooper & the wonderful staff at CHOICE Norwood program been here, as all my questions were I would like to thank you all for your kindness and patience with Mom over the Jody Pon answered with courtesy . last eight and a half months — I don’t know what I would have done without you . In speaking of experiences, I am excited to know that CapitalCare’s mission, Mom moved to Villa Marguerite and I think she is going to do well there once vision, and values are reflected in all the education that is being done . The she is settled . Thank you again and please convey my appreciation to Rose and Virtual Dementia Tour, the Supportive Pathways seminar, and the ICP fairs Dale (her usual bus drivers) . demonstrate CapitalCare’s commitment to learning, providing innovative and – Paula C. compassionate care, and supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the individuals who live here . To the staff at CapitalCare Grandview We appreciate the dedicated care you extended to my husband Jack while he I want to tell all the individuals I have interacted with, including Tracy, Gail, was recuperating from hip replacement surgery . We extend a heartfelt thank Gloria, Glenna, Terri, and Vanessa, that due to their positivity, understanding, you to all of you who made his stay so pleasant . adaptability, and mindfulness I have had a phenomenal experience that I will A special thanks to Lizabeth in the physiotherapy department for overseeing carry through my nursing career . his physio program . Sincerely, I would like to advise you that in appreciation of all the special care he – Jody Pon, MacEwan University received, I am happily making a donation to CapitalCare Foundation . To the staff of the Orthopedic Subacute Unit, CapitalCare Grandview With sincerest thanks to each of you . I was transferred to Grandview to recover from a broken femur and then – Lillian & family began a week of incredible care from nurses, aides, volunteers, doctors and physiotherapists . I have so many good memories of my stay at Grandview . I was amazed by the delightful little café and equally impressed by the wonderful food — roast beef Donating is really easy and Yorkshire pudding on my first Sunday made a truly lasting impression! I would like to belatedly thank Raj, Gladys and Timmie who taught me to walk again; nurse Jeannette who was so gentle in the dark hours of the night; Kristin You can donate to the CapitalCare Foundation right from our website! who convinced me that I really could jab myself with a needle, and Leigh-Anna (“banana”) who made me laugh when she performed my “graduation” ceremony . Just go to www.capitalcarefoundation.net There were so many others and I would like to thank them all for all the kindness > Donate now and you can donate and care they give to patients like me, everyday! either one time or on a monthly basis I hope the enclosed cheque can be put to use, hopefully by the Subacute to the centre of your choice, or where Unit at Grandview . My sincere thanks to all who made life a little easier for the it’s needed most . patients they care for . – Marguerite H.
4 CapitalCare Lynnwood’s third annual Easter High Tean featured Shaw Bots attached to colourful balloons Lynnwood’s High Tea a delightful event CAPITALCARE LYNNWOOD’S third annual Easter High Tea, held on March 29, was an afternoon of delightful hats, music, goodies, tea and the first taste of spring . Guests, many of whom wore hats and fascinators to celebrate the occasion, enjoyed colorful finger sandwiches and a decadent collection of desserts while being serenaded by members of the Edmonton Opera Chorus . Resident Ken Hutchings read two poems, one of which he wrote especially for the event . Lynnwood residents, staff and volunteers created the beautiful centerpieces that were sold to attendees . Shaw Bots attached to helium balloons also sold quickly for the chance to win a bistro set, planter stand and potted plant, and a birdhouse and bird feeder donated by the Lynnwood Auxiliary . In a wonderful example of person-centred care, Lynnwood’s food services team made pureed cookies and pudding for a resident who cannot eat bread products but wanted to support the fundraiser . “We wanted her to have the same experience as everyone else, so the team made her these desserts and special sandwiches which she thoroughly Beautiful centrepieces made by residents, staff and volunteers . enjoyed,” said care manager Diane Burpee . A big thank you to the attendees and sponsors for their generous support at the event . Proceeds will support enhancements to Lynnwood’s new garden space that can be enjoyed by residents, friends and family . We look forward to seeing everyone with their Easter bonnets on at next year’s event .
Leah Sarango, Special Event Coordinator, CapitalCare Foundation
Pureed cookies and pudding
A warm thank you High Tea service to our sponsors!
With your support our Easter High Tea was a wonderful success!
Bliss Baked Goods CapitalCare Lynnwood Auxiliary Colourful pinwheel tea sandwiches .
5 CapitalCare continues to meet national care standards
CAPITALCARE CONTINUES TO BE fully accredited by Accreditation Canada for 2014 – 2017 . CapitalCare was previously accredited for 2010-2013 . Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that sets standards for quality and safety in health care . They accredit health organizations in Canada through a rigorous evaluation process . Accreditation is an assessment of health services against national quality standards of excellence . CapitalCare was assessed in the following areas: leadership; client safety; education and training; emergency preparedness; physical environment; human capital; communication; infection control; and medication management . CapitalCare participated with Alberta Health Services in the accreditation process . The process involves the entire organization and includes residents, their families, physicians, staff and volunteers . As well, on-site surveys were conducted at CapitalCare Dickinsfield and CapitalCare Grandview; staff surveys were conducted throughout the organization . Surveyors took notice of our focus on quality practices while providing a Look for the certificate of accreditation at all our sites . home-like environment, which validates our progress in the area of person- centred care . Our infection control practices also received high praise . CapitalCare’s Executive Management Committee extends its sincere gratitude to staff for participating in the accreditation process and enabling us to achieve this great result . CapitalCare in the news The Executive Summary is available on the AHS website at www albertahealthservices. c. a/ahs-msd-ac-executive-summary-2014 pdf. .
CAPITALCARE STRATHCONA Maureen Flynn, Administrator, is featured in a report by the CapitalCare Dickinsfield Canadian Institute for Health Visit our Information (CIHI) for its success website in reducing use of antipsychotic medications since becoming for news and involved in the provincial information Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics about in Long Term Care (AUA in LTC) CapitalCare. project . Alberta’s usage rate is 25 per cent — well below the 30 per cent national average . Strathcona’s usage rate is 11 per cent .
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Save the Date! st Monday, June 1 , 2015 at Dr . Bryn Whittaker and wife at his retirement celebration last fall at CHOICE Dickinsfield . The Links in Spruce Grove Beloved CHOICE physician retires 19TH ANNUAL CAPITALCARE CHOICE PROGRAMS said goodbye to Dr . Bryn Whittaker, CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC who retired October 30, 2014 after 12 years at the Norwood and Dickinsfield programs . presented by Dr . Whittaker graduated from the University of Dundee in Scotland in 1974, and went on to become a family physician with a specialization in geriatrics . Clients and their families not only benefited from his extensive knowledge in his field, but also from his unparalleled kindness, compassion, and commitment to his patients . His strong advocacy for CHOICE programs was reiterated in his official retirement note in which he stated, “I would like to thank you for sharing your life stories and putting your trust in the CHOICE health care team . We believe that this system is special, and I know the standard of care will be continued ”. Dr . Whittaker is succeeded by Drs . H .J . Sung and Jed Shimizu . Dr . Whittaker — a talented man who paints, plays guitar and writes poetry — once wrote, “Change will not erase the deep appreciation felt for all past days ”. These lovely words describe how we at CHOICE feel about Dr . Whittaker’s departure; although he is leaving us, he will be an everlasting part of In support of residents 780-448-2424 for details CapitalCare history . living in CapitalCare. www.capitalcarefoundation.net Trish McGrath, Manager, CapitalCare CHOICE Programs
6 Clowning around at McConnell Place
St. Paddy’s Day at the Kipnes Centre THE “CARING CLOWN” (a .k .a . Bob Visler) was at McConnell Place West January 14 for an afternoon of magic . Many residents were still RESIDENT JACK OWEN touches the Blarney Stone at St . Patrick’s smiling while clowning around with Bob after the show . Day celebrations March 17 which also featured a performance by the From L-R Elaine Hughes, resident; Bob Visler, Caring Clown; Muriel Knock School of Irish Dance . Troock, resident; Doug Troock, family member .
Krista Baert, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans Carol MacDonald, Therapy Assistant, McConnell Place West
Dickinsfield resident meets Oilers
SPORTS FANS WERE treated to an evening with the Edmonton Oilers February 27 for Fan Appreciation Night . CapitalCare Dickinsfield resident Peggy Freimuth (seated), a long-time Oiler fan, attended the event at Rexall Place and, in addition to receiving player autographs, was able to snag a photo opportunity with Captain Andrew Ference and goaltender Ben Scrivens (right) . Over 30 residents from Dickinsfield were able to attend Oiler games this past hockey season, as well as numerous residents from Norwood, Kipnes Centre, Strathcona, McConnell Place North and the Adult Duplexes . Chinese New Year Jan Hrasko, Recreation Therapist, at CCL CapitalCareFull Colour Logo Dickinsfield
CAPITALCARE LYNNWOOD CELEBRATED the Year of the Goat/Sheep February 20 . Residents played Chinese New Year’s trivia, read their Chinese horoscope CELEBRATE and feasted on Chinese coconut buns, green tea & special coffee . 2PP resident Marie GRANDPARENT’S Mercier displays one of the wonderful decorations contributed by staff member DAY AT THIS Glenn Hoyles . TIMELESS Full Colour Logo Korene Kowalilak, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Lynnwood FAMILY CELEBRATE EVENT! GRANDPARENT’S DAY AT THIS People of all ages Grandview hosts new TIMELESS Grand and abilities welcome FAMILY Grand Tent Event EVENT! People of all ages and abilities welcome ON THE MORNING OF September 13, Grandparent’s Grand THE GREATEST FUN RAISING EVENT AROUND! Day, the community of Grandview Heights will be THE GREATEST FUN RAISING EVENT AROUND!SUNDAY EDMONTON’S 1K & 5K transformed into a carnival setting for CapitalCare Foundation’sSUNDAY new EDMONTON’SGrand 1K & 5K Tent Event, Edmonton’s first-ever “event in motion ”. With theirSEPTEMBER all-access 13 FIRST EVER WALK OR RUNSEPTEMBER 13 FIRST EVER WALK OR RUN 2015 EVENT IN MOTION pass in hand, participants of all ages and abilities can walk or runLocated through in Edmonton’s Grandview Heights Community 2015 EVENT IN MOTION FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER VISIT Located in Edmonton’s Grandview Heights Community the Grandview Heights community, stopping at tents along the way to enjoywww.capitalcarefoundation.net activities that are memorable and fun . This is guaranteed to leave you with a sense of accomplishment while sharing laughs with family and friends . FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER VISIT www.capitalcarefoundation.net
Leah Sarango, Special Event Coordinator, CapitalCare Foundation
7 L-R: Peter Priednieks, Dementia Care Matters; Arlene Huhn, Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories; Sandra Woodhead-Lyons, Institute for Continuing Care Education and Research (ICCER); Dr . David Sheard, Dementia Care Matters; Mollie Cole, Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network — Alberta Health Services; at ICCER, University of Alberta, Edmonton, on October 22, 2014 . UK dementia care expert inspires Alberta caregivers to be person-centred
PERSON-CENTRED CARE CHAMPION Dr . David Sheard, who first spoke place with “stuff -” including feather boas and activity belts for the staff — and to Alberta caregivers at the CapitalCare Foundation’s People and Progress “stage” familiar household scenes — such as washing and ironing — to stimulate Continuing Care Conference in 2009, returned to Alberta last fall to find a conversation and activity . They advise creating smaller “households” out of “units,” growing number of continuing care operators across the province interested involving residents in meal preparation and dining rituals, and training staff how to in person-centred care as a means to improving quality of life for people sit and “be with” people during a meal . with dementia . Morphing into ‘Butterflies’ Sheard — whose reputation as a challenging and motivational speaker and leading dementia care consultant has spread across the UK and Ireland, and now The process of liberating staff — which is what turns them into butterflies — to the US and Australia — has, since founding Dementia Care Matters in 1995, begins with eliminating everything that creates separateness between staff and developed a network of over 100 “Butterfly Care Home” projects — care homes residents — including uniforms, staff washrooms, and staff taking their meals which have successfully implemented, or are working towards implementing, a elsewhere — and becoming more blended as one family within the household . It holistic approach to improving continues with relaxing the routines to give staff permission to just be with people, the culture of care by improving and helping them to draw on a wide variety of ways to engage and occupy people the lived experience for people “in the moment ”. Sheard admitted staff and management are initially skeptical with dementia . His care model is of his theories and resistant to change . Some staff do quit and some care homes captured in a series of 17 books don’t succeed in making the transformation . In fact, only 24 care homes in the UK and DVDs entitled “Feelings and Ireland have earned Sheard’s Dementia Care Matters Butterfly Service® kite Matter Most ”. mark . Province-wide workshops Expressive behaviours Last October, Alberta Health Services and the Alzheimer Society of Alberta & Part 2 of Sheard’s presentation, ‘Removing Expressive Behaviours in Dementia Northwest Territories partnered with the Institute for Continuing Care Education Care — 10 Practice Recipes’ went deeper into Sheard’s approach for turning staff and Research (ICCER) to sponsor Sheard for two workshops in Calgary and into butterflies . This workshop focused on understanding the meaning behind Edmonton . Nearly 150 people, including representatives of CapitalCare and behaviours and why training staff to connect with their own feelings leads to more Carewest — Alberta’s two publicly-owned providers of continuing care services — successful outcomes for people with dementia . attended the workshops in person, and as many more attended by video and tele- Sheard calls these concepts “nurturing” and “growing,” and says developing the conference across the province . care team’s emotional intelligence and fostering positive team relationships are The first presentation, entitled ‘Creating Culture Change in Continuing Care — essential elements to becoming truly person-centred . Another important concept 10 Strategic Recipes,’ focused on giving leaders strategies for implementing and is staff understanding the lived experience of the person with dementia — which sustaining person-centre care in large, institutional settings . Sheard described Sheard calls “mattering” — and being determined to improve the minute-by-minute these settings in the UK and Ireland as being “obsessed with audits and risk experience for the person with dementia in their present reality . prevention,” where staff are largely task-orientated, and where people with “Feelings matter most” dementia are safe but not really living, and who are at greater risk of dying of In this session, Sheard again emphasized that feelings matter most in boredom than anything else . responding to “expressive behaviours” exhibited by people with dementia . Sheard ‘Liberating’ staff uses the analogy of a traffic light to explain how people with dementia go from Sheard explained that in a Butterfly care home, staff are liberated from only feelings — the red light — straight to action — the green light . There is no amber doing tasks; their main role is to reach people on the inside . Sheard calls it “being,” light, which represents the ability to think about the feeling they are having . the first of eight key components needed to develop emotional intelligence in Sheard goes on to explain that staff need to interpret the meaning behind the staff, so that they in turn can develop an emotional connection with a person with behaviour by searching for it in the person’s life history, like learning another dementia . language . According to Sheard, leaders must develop an emotion-led organizational “They’re not looking for us to fix their behaviours, just to be there for them,” strategy and inspire staff to become attached to — as opposed to detached from Sheard said . “It’s about being, not doing . People with dementia have heightened — the people around them . feelings . They will feel if you are approaching them from your head or your heart ”. “This involves nurses being developed to merge clinical best practice with the In the end, Sheard explains how the success or failure of this type of culture new focus of nurses knowing how to lead and personally model person-centred change rests with the leadership team, who need to get out of their offices and care and relationship-focused support,” Sheard said . “It also means policies, model the approach to staff . Similarly, nurses need to see that their role can be far procedures and systems become secondary to balancing and measuring quality of more exciting than administering medications and charting . service and quality of life ”. “Person-centred dementia care nursing is all about inspiring the team, and leading positive social interactions, whilst providing people with the very best An engaging environment lived experience and then knowing how to combine this with excellent nursing and The shift begins with the transformation of the physical environment to personal care,” says Sheard . make them engaging places that feel like home . As consultants, Sheard and his team recommend care homes rid the hallways of medication carts and fill the Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager CapitalCare Corporate Services
8 Lynnwood transforming environment to offer more person-centred care
CAPITALCARE LYNNWOOD is on a mission to fill up the environment with stuff to help residents feel more at home and engaged in daily life at the centre . They are looking for donations of items that can promote familiar and purposeful activities or that can be used for reminiscing and to provide comfort and relaxation . “We all need to feel useful, productive and engaged in our surroundings,” says Cheryl Robertson, Behavioural Supports Coach at CapitalCare Lynnwood “The environment can help residents to feel more at home, assists with orientation and way-finding, and can encourage meaningful daily living ”. Robertson says the idea comes from U K. . dementia care expert Dr . David Sheard (see article on page 8) and has been adapted to support staff in dealing with so-called responsive behaviours rather than using chemical or physical restraints . Robertson, whose background is in recreation therapy, says the items will be used in conjunction with programming that includes relaxing daily routines to focus on meaningful interactions between staff of all disciplines and residents CapitalCare Lynnwood is looking for donations of ‘stuff’ to help engage residents with others in Specifically, Robertson is looking for donations of baby clothes; doilies; old their surroundings . catalogues; old, safe tools and sewing machines; lapquilts; antiques; puzzles and decorative/antique-looking items . For more information or to donate items please contact Cheryl Robertson at 780 341. 2318.
Aprons remind residents of home
REGISTERED NURSE LINDA GREENLY was at orientation last August when she heard a phrase that inspired a person-centred innovation on her unit at CapitalCare Lynnwood . “We work in the resident’s home,” said Iris Neumann, Chief Operating Officer for CapitalCare . “They do not live in our workplace ”. Last fall, Greenly — whose mother resides at McConnell Place West — started wearing brightly-patterned aprons to serve the morning muffins on the Mental Health Unit, and the residents were delighted . “This brought smiles to their faces and maybe some fond memories,” said care manager Diane Burpee, who provided aprons for all staff who serve food . “This has been very well received and appreciated by all ”.
Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, L-R: On the Mental Health Unit at CapitalCare Lynnwood, registered nurse Linda Greenly and CapitalCare Corporate Services health care aides Catherine Kormysh and Kathy Palys wear aprons when serving meals .
Nursing care in the comfort of your own home
It’s Possible • Assessed and waiting for long-term care? • Move in on your own or with your spouse! McConnell Place West shows off art • Inquire about our Life Lease alternative CapitalCare McConnell Place West has introduced a variety of new programs for residents, including art classes . Last fall, the dementia care centre hosted its first Art Gala, and sold the art residents made in class to family and friends . Featured in this photo is resident Isabel Cross (right) and her family along with artist/instructor 16815 – 88 Avenue 12 Brower Drive Charis Ng (second from the left) . The evening was a great success; Edmonton, AB T5R 5Y7 Sherwood Park, AB T8H 1V3 guests enjoyed wine, a dessert plate and the music of harpist Bonnie T 780.413.4712 T 780.467.3366 Cannan . Proceeds from the event will support the art program for the benefit of our residents . www.capitalcare.net Carol MacDonald, Therapy Assistant, McConnell Place West
9 Foundation donates 12K to help residents make music
MARCH WAS MUSIC THERAPY Month — a time to drum . Residents celebrate the profession of music therapy and the may play the impact of music on the health and quality of life of our drum on their residents and families . Various events were held across own or with Canada . CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans music the help of a therapist John Lawrence hosted a special drumming family member circle for staff . or staff . The ocean drum can help to promote Tools for the Job Sheila Killoran relaxation and CapitalCare is very grateful to have received a calm . A music donation from CapitalCare Foundation through therapist may monies raised at the Canadian Country Music Awards use it along with (CCMA) in September 2014 . This generous donation of singing and other over $12,000 was put towards purchasing equipment interventions and instruments to support music therapy and music during a programming across CapitalCare centres . Instruments Sundowning that are easy to manipulate and produce a satisfying group to help Ocean drum sound — drums, xylophones, and shakers for example sooth residents — can help to facilitate contact, interaction, self- and reduce expression and relaxation for our residents . The aim anxiety or agitation . is to allow the residents as much participation and Thank-you to the Canadian Country Music Awards independence in music making as possible . for their generous support! Special thank-you to our music therapists and to volunteers and staff who Ocean Drum are using music to improve the lives of Capital Care residents! For example, the ocean drum (pictured here), has a soothing sound like the waves of the sea . The size Sheila Killoran, Practice Leader— Music, of the drum allows for residents to reach around and Capital Care Corporate Services hold onto the edges or base, to feel the vibration of the
Honour your loved one with a gift to charity
NOWADAYS IT IS getting harder and harder to find the capital gain attributed to that asset . The donor of such a perfect gift to honour a family member . Your mom or dad, gift will receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market who is in care, is special to you and yet knowing how to value of the shares on the day of transfer . That tax receipt commemorate a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion can be used to offset taxes owing on up to 75 per cent of can be especially difficult . your net income in the year the gift is made . Any unused A gift ot charity is one way to honour a family member portion of that tax credit can be carried forward and used on a special occasion . Many charities have programs for up over the next five years . this and will walk you through their options . CapitalCare Recognition for your gift Foundation has a program and offers several options for consideration . Honouring your family member is truly the most important part of this gifting process . CapitalCare Gifting stocks, bonds or mutual funds Foundation, like many organizations, ensures that your Sherry Schaefer Part of our program is the gifting of stocks, bonds or loved one is made aware of the gift through a recognition mutual funds . Small or large, these can be gifted in the certificate process . name of a family member and provide some tax benefit for If you are interested in this gifting option, whether it be the donor . If you own publicly traded securities or mutual for CapitalCare Foundation or another charity of choice, funds that have increased in value, you can donate a please call me at the Foundation office @ 780-448-2430 or portion of those assets rather than the whole amount . A email me @ sherry schae. fer@capitalcare net. . gift of appreciated securities can, in most cases, be more cost effective than making an equal gift of cash . Sherry Schaefer, Director, Fundraising and Donor Relations CapitalCare Foundation Eliminate the capital gains tax By donating the securities, you eliminate the capital gains tax that would ordinarily become due if you had sold the appreciated securities on the open market and donated the Monthly Donations proceeds from the sale to charity . Normally, when an individual Making donations can be easy disposes of an appreciated asset, this through pre-approved monthly triggers a tax on 50 per cent of the donations.
Call 780-448-2413 for more information.
10 Celebrating centenarians
EMMA LUCHKA, a participant of the CapitalCare Dickinsfield CHOICE Program, celebrated her 105th birthday March 2 . Emma was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and came to Edmonton when she was about 10 years old . She married at the age of 27 and had four children . Emma currently lives with her daughter and son-in-law . Her secret for a long life is “keep moving ”. She is very active herself and likes to talk to people . Emma is an inspiration to staff and participants of the CHOICE program .
Soon-il Kwon, Social Worker, CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield
STEPHANIE S. turned 104 last year . She attributes her long life to supplements such as cod liver oil, exercise, not worrying, and avoiding icing on a cake! Stephanie believes in the benefits of Vitamin D from the sun and tans every chance she gets . She participates in all activities and takes time to meditate . Born in Poland in 1910, Stephanie loved sunshine and fresh air, which is why she probably didn’t mind working on her brother’s farm in Spruce Valley when she moved to Canada at age 16 . She enjoyed many years married to her husband Steve and has two wonderful children, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren . Stephanie loves music, in particular the 1940s hit “You are my Sunshine,” which accurately portrays her “be happy, what’s the use in getting mad?” philosophy for a great life .
Sherri Bessette, Dementia Care Coordinator, McConnell Place North
Celebrating anniversaries
JENNIFER NOSKIYE, 34, celebrated 10 years of living at CapitalCare Dickinsfield on January 31 . Jennifer started coming to Dickinsfield after high school . She attended the Young Adult Day Support Program (YADS) twice a week for six years and was thrilled to move in when a room became available on the Young Adult Unit . Jennifer is a bright individual who speaks up for those who can’t . She knows many different languages, a useful skill to have in a building with diverse people . She helps out where help is needed . Whether it’s delivering mail or placing supply orders for YADS, Jennifer is someone to count on for help . Jennifer occasionally participates in recreation programs as well . Her favourite pastime is cooking a monthly homemade lunch with the unit — the French onion soup and beef dip being the favourite of her many creations . She also enjoys reading, watching movies and listening to rock music . Jennifer visits with her mom on weekends and the two enjoy a vacation PHYLLIS BODARD, a resident of CapitalCare Grandview, celebrated together at Christmas time where they rest and relax . She looks forward to her 104th birthday Jan . 4 . She has always been an avid reader, enjoys art, returning to the place she has called home for the past decade . and was involved in her church . Phyllis is a strong woman who has made “It’s a safe place where I feel I can open up to anyone — staff or residents,” known that her faith and having a family are of the greatest importance says Jennifer . “It’s a good place . It’s a very nurturing environment ”. to her . She believes that having a strong sense of purpose has brought Jennifer has some encouraging words for people moving into long term care: true meaning to her life . Phyllis is always good for a lovely conversation “Don’t be scared, it will take a couple weeks to get involved with things, but you and visit . Her outlook on life is inspiring to all of us . will get there ”.
Jennifer Taylor, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Grandview Jennifer Masek, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Dickinsfield
11 Highlights from the 2015 People and Progress Continuing Care Conference
OVER 240 DELEGATES from across Alberta and the After the morning keynote address by Roberts, Northwest Territories attended the 27th annual People delegates had the choice of concurrent sessions with a and Progress Continuing Care Conference this year, variety of speakers . which built on the theme of culture change and person- Health care consultants Barbara Casson and Marcia centred care . Choi, gave an interactive presentation on using personal CapitalCare’s Chief Operating Officer Iris Neumann leadership skills to engage and inspire teams . welcomed delegates and said this year’s theme — They explained that leadership styles have changed Inspiration to Innovation: Stories of Change — was and that what worked decades ago doesn’t fit in today’s selected to give leaders some tools to continue complex system . implementing person-centred care in the face of The most effective leaders today are those who inspire challenges experienced on the frontline of care . and empower others, they said . “Each of us has stories of how the care we are giving is Casson and Choi worked with delegates to help making a positive difference for the people in our care,” them discover their own leadership style, and come up said Neumann . with strategies to increase competency in what they “This conference allows us to share stories of described as the 5 As of leadership: our successes and our challenges, and learn from 1 . Awareness — “the self-aware leader balances each other ”. social intelligence with her cerebral and functional The first keynote speaker was motivational speaker intelligences to create a grace and understanding Joe Roberts, a celebrated entrepreneur who lived as a of those around her ”. homeless heroin addict pushing a shopping cart around 2 . Authenticity — “a fit between what leaders say and Vancouver’s notorious downtown east side . what they do . This builds trust and followers love Roberts’ inspiring story of perseverance, leaders they can trust ”. determination and the resiliency of the human spirit 3 . Accountability — “taking responsibility for your highlighted the idea that “anything is possible ”. actions and holding others accountable for theirs . “Great leaders that we admire live their lives 4 . Assertiveness — “the salt in the sauce,” they said . according to possibility,” Roberts told delegates . “You know when there’s too much and when there’s “But too often we get stuck in our way of thinking and not enough .” “Confidence without arrogance . . that inhibits us from moving into the realm of possibility ”. giving respect and expecting respect back .” Roberts belief is that “lazy is normal,” and that having 5 . Adaptability — “it is the strongest species that a purpose is what catapults people to a place of high survives,” they said, “not the most intelligent .” performance where anything is possible . Those who adapt to change will survive .” Roberts’ formula for success is AIR: Action Another concurrent session by researcher Sienna (Accountability) + Inspiration – Roadblocks = Performance Caspar explored the relationship between care staff “Success is simple,” he said, “choose what you want to empowerment and the ability to provide individualized do, get busying doing it, don’t stop til you succeed ”. care in long-term care settings . “And don’t let roadblocks keep you from achieving Caspar conducted interviews with health care your goals ”. aides and found that the quality of their workplace relationships impacted their ability to provide person- centred care .
Photos this page: Top L-R: CapitalCare Chief Operating Officer Iris Neumann with keynote speaker Joe Roberts and John Ginter of SCA, sponsors of the session . Centre L-R: Bonnie Roberts, Manager of CapitalCare Laurier House Lynnwood and a member of the program committee with concurrent session presenters Marcia Choi and Barbara Casson . Bottom L-R: Elgie Demchuk, Director of Human Resources for CapitalCare with keynote speaker Merge Gupta-Sunderji .
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12 Highlights from the 2015 People and Progress Continuing Care Conference
After the morning keynote address by Roberts, delegates had the choice of concurrent sessions with a variety of speakers . Health care consultants Barbara Casson and Marcia Choi, gave an interactive presentation on using personal leadership skills to engage and inspire teams . They explained that leadership styles have changed Caspar’s underlying message was that managers and that what worked decades ago doesn’t fit in today’s need to model person-centre behaviour with their staff complex system . in order for those on the frontline to give person-centred The most effective leaders today are those who inspire care to residents . and empower others, they said . “The best leader is someone who says, ‘What do you Casson and Choi worked with delegates to help need from me to help you do your job?’” Caspar said . them discover their own leadership style, and come up Caspar also concluded that “increasing regulations with strategies to increase competency in what they doesn’t improve care, improving relationships described as the 5 As of leadership: improves care ”. 1 . Awareness — “the self-aware leader balances Keynote speaker Merge Gupta-Sunderji also gave social intelligence with her cerebral and functional delegates strategies for empowering teams . intelligences to create a grace and understanding Gupta-Sunderji focused on seven essential elements of those around her .” that separate the manager from the leader, concluding 2 . Authenticity — “a fit between what leaders say and that leaders must, above all, maintain a positive attitude . what they do . This builds trust and followers love “Attitude is a choice,” she said . “Negative people will leaders they can trust .” try to take you down their road, but you have a choice . 3 . Accountability — “taking responsibility for your “The day I let someone else control how I feel is the actions and holding others accountable for theirs . day I have given up,” she said . “Fight negativity ”. 4 . Assertiveness — “the salt in the sauce,” they said . Change expert Mark DeVolder concluded the “You know when there’s too much and when there’s conference with an engaging keynote address in which not enough .” “Confidence without arrogance . . he outlined his model for transitioning through change . giving respect and expecting respect back .” There was also a “rapid-fire” format on Day 2 of the 5 . Adaptability — “it is the strongest species that conference where delegates heard three, 20-minute survives,” they said, “not the most intelligent .” stories of change . This included a demonstration of the Those who adapt to change will survive .” Promenade App — promenadeapp c. om — a computer Another concurrent session by researcher Sienna program which uses reminiscence therapy to enhances Caspar explored the relationship between care staff communication between caregivers or family members empowerment and the ability to provide individualized and the person with dementia . care in long-term care settings . Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, Caspar conducted interviews with health care CapitalCare Corporate Services Photos this page: Top L-R: Keynote speaker Mark DeVolder with Sherry Schaefer, Director of Fundraising and Donor Relations , CapitalCare Foundation . aides and found that the quality of their workplace relationships impacted their ability to provide person- Bottom L-R: Francine Drisner, Administrator, CapitalCare Lynnwood with concurrent session centred care . presenter Sienna Caspar . . WALK with ME Changing the culture of aging in Canada
March 10 & 11, 2016 | Fantasyland Hotel | Edmonton, Alberta 2nd Canadian conference on culture change
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about culture change across aging care services. Passion for caring
FOR MORE INFORMATION www.the-ria.ca/walkwithme | www.capitalcare.net #culturechange2016 13 You LIFT us up! FOR CAPITALCARE FOUNDATION, the 2014-15 year has been focused on bringing specialty equipment to our residents with specific needs . Two types of equipment have been targeted for purchase and we are so pleased that we can announce our progress on this project . We only have $13,000 left to reach our target goal of $254,000. $254,000 = 24 Ceiling Track Lifts and 10 Ultra Low Beds Affecting 34 residents TODAY and a potential of more than 60 ANNUALLY.
CURRENT PROGRESS: WE HAVE October ➞ 8 overhead lifts added to four of our main centres RAISED January ➞ 10 Ultra low beds at Grandview, Dickinsfield, and that more than 450 residents Lynnwood need assistance being lifted $239,000 out of bed every single for How you can help… day; most more than three LIFTS and BEDS! In February, the CapitalCare Lynnwood Auxiliary presented a times in one day . The benefits of an overhead lift are that it cheque for $8,500 and amount equal to the cost of one overhead is always accessible and pre-set to the weight and fittings lift . Their generous gift will impact a resident starting this April . Now, for that particular resident . These lifts not only help to we need your support to raise the last $13,000 to ensure all the lighten the load, but also prevent back injuries for staff and lifts are installed . We are close and we can reach our goal with the discomfort and hardship for residents . support of people like you . Please, “Lift Us Up” and make a gift to support our In addition to lifts, this year’s fundraising drive is focused on specialized Lifts and Beds project . Every donation helps to improve the quality of life of our ultra low beds which are specifically designed for residents who have a risk of residents . falling . By using a bed that is positioned very low to the ground, injuries can Sherry Schaefer, Director, Fundraising and Donor Relations, be prevented . CapitalCare Foundation
The CapitalCare Lynnwood Auxiliary presents Leah Sarango of CapitalCare Foundation with a cheque for $8,500 to purchase an overhead lift for the centre .
we need overhead lifts Why? • More than 400 residents require lift assistance daily • Lifts decrease risk of injury for both the resident & staff • Overhead lifts are totally accessible & easy to use 2014 GOAL 25 new overhead lifts $8500 each
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14 CapitalCare Foundation is very thankful for the support from our donors and supporters . The following items have been added to the centres, enhancing the lives of the residents where they live .
New wingback chairs and décor for the CapitalCare Lynnwood Chapel . This has become a space for reflection and peaceful visits; a wonderfully inviting area that residents and their families can enjoy in solitude from the busy -ness of the main centre activities and spaces .
Specialty sleeper chairs for the Palliative Hospice at CapitalCare Norwood . These chairs provide a comfortable rest for families who are staying vigil with their loved ones at end of life .
Wonderfully cozy chairs have been purchased at CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans to create sitting areas around the fireplaces both in the Great room and the second floor sitting space .
Two new dining room tables have been purchased at CapitalCare Grandview to provide added seating and accommodate families and friends who join their loved ones for a lunch or supper meal .
The upcoming Edmonton Eskimo season will be once again enjoyed by residents at CapitalCare Dickinsfield thanks to the ongoing commitment and support of the CapitalCare Dickinsfield Auxiliary . Remember to stop by the Auxiliary Gift Shops at all our centres . The proceeds from their sales support special projects at many of our centres .
15 Foundation brings farm to city this Foundation welcomes summer with Feast on the Field event new board chair
CAPITALCARE FOUNDATION is taking FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS a fresh approach to the gala fundraising Andy McPherson has served as dinner this summer with a new event like a director-at-large, additionally no other . sitting on the governance and Feast on the Field is a down-to-earth finance committees, for the event that recreates casual dining on CapitalCare Foundation board . the farm — right here in the city . On For the 2014-2015 year Andy will August 12, dinner will be served by three be in the Foundation Chair role, of Edmonton’s top chefs on the field of supporting the fundraising efforts Commonwealth Stadium . and projects of the CapitalCare Imagine a football game on a hot Foundation . He happily expresses summer night, except, instead of a his support for the seniors in care game, the field is occupied by you so it’s a natural transition for him to and your friends sitting at long tables move into the leadership role . Brad Smoliak decorated with red and white checkered Andy McPherson Andy comes to the board with tablecloths, eating from picnic baskets full experience from Children’s Hospital boards in Winnipeg, MB . He realizes of salads prepared from fresh local gardens . All the while gazing up at the big the importance of supporting those in need and is happy to step forward Alberta sky amidst a stadium of empty seats, and you are the focal point of this when approaching the community and corporate connections . urban field! Andy’s background in finance with HSBC and Canadian Western Bank The feast for this Alberta-inspired summer’s eve is prepared by Edmonton provide a wealth of expertise in both governance and finance and the chef Brad Smoliak, renowned by all — including the Queen — for his creative board has definitely benefitted from his advisory role . approach to cooking . Smoliak is joined by David Omar, one of the chefs on the We are very pleased to have Andy at the helm and know that he will be TV show Chopped Canada 2015, and the head of Zinc Restaurant at Art Gallery a tremendous ambassador for the work of the Foundation . Alberta, and Steve Buzak, the new chef at Royal Glenora Club . Be among the first to experience this made-in-Alberta, back-to-our-roots Sherry Schaefer, Director, Fundraising and Donor Relations culinary experience . Save the date of August 12 and go straight to the website — CapitalCare Foundation www f. eastonthefield c. om — and get the dirt…that is…the rich Alberta dirt that merges the farmer’s field with our urban centre . Together we’ll toast Edmonton’s thriving food scene as we raise funds to enhance the quality of life of residents living in CapitalCare centres . Sherry Schaefer, Director, Fundraising and Donor Relations CapitalCare Get up-to-date CapitalCare Foundation Foundation event information. is on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @capitalcarefdtn
41St Battalion donates $10.5K to KCV
R-L: SANTA, LEAH SARANGO of CapitalCare Foundation and Bev Friske AUGUST 12, 2015 of CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans, join Ian Taylor, Honourary Pull up a seat Colonel, 41st Service Battalion for the presentation of a $10,500 donation FEASTONTHEFIELD.COM for dining room enhancements and Christmas recreation events . Twenty soldiers from the group came out for an afternoon social with veterans at Christmas time . We are very grateful to this group for their ongoing for this unique long support of our veterans! Join top EDMONTON CHEFS table feast in support of seniors in care. Bev Friske, Community Services Coordinator, CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans
16 Santa and his elves arrived a few days early at CapitalCare McConnell Place North, bringing gifts for each of the 36 residents and staying to sing familiar carols . McConnell Place North families give back to residents and staff
RESIDENTS OF CAPITALCARE McConnell Place North got a surprise December 23, 2014 when Santa and his elves showed up to sing carols and present each of them with a gift bag full of cozy sweaters, confections and stuffed animals . The visit was arranged by Darlene Lopatka (photo above, right), whose mother is a resident of our dementia care centre, as part of a workplace “Adopt a Senior” program . Darlene, her colleagues and friends purchased gifts for the residents based on the residents’ personal preferences . They also hosted a Christmas party with caroling, musical entertainment and Christmas cake . In another example of giving back to our elders, Lorene LeCavalier, daughter of resident Verna Morin, gave each of our staff members a crocheted star ornament — a gesture of recognition for the 400 ornaments her mother crocheted each year for her to distribute to her clients . Thank you to all our families for your contributions throughout the year .
Sherri Bessette, Dementia Care Coordinator, McConnell Place North resident Helen Seto gets emotional after getting a gift and hug from Santa . CapitalCare McConnell Place North
Grandview Auxiliary brings gifts, joy Angels still giving gifts after 21 years
CAPITALCARE GRANDVIEW extends our warmest thanks to the Auxiliary for everything they do in support of our residents, and specifically for the gifts that eight residents received at Christmas time . They received necessities such as clothing, shoes, hand lotion, hair brushes, hair clips, and toiletries; and comfort gifts such as stuffed animals, lap blankets, and magazines . The gifts brightened the season for these residents and the Auxiliary’s act of kindness in shopping for and putting them together to make it special for the residents was exciting for One of eight residents to receive a SUSAN FREIDRICH CHECKS a shipment of Christmas gifts that she Christmas gift from the CapitalCare all involved . Grandview Auxiliary . The smile that spread and her colleagues at the Alberta Department of Energy purchased for The Auxiliary helps in countless across his face when the bear was given to CapitalCare residents and clients who otherwise would not receive one . ways around our centre to increase him made everyone smile . The “Energy Angels” have been operating the program for 21 years and the well-being of the residents . For others have since joined in the effort . This year, 180 personalized gifts over 40 years, the Auxiliary has been fundraising to support CapitalCare were delivered to eight CapitalCare centres, where they were distributed Grandview and contributes to a diverse range of projects which enhance to residents on Christmas morning . Many thanks to these wonderful quality of life for residents . We appreciate each of you so much! angels!
Jennifer Taylor, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Grandview Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services
17 The Board of Directors of CapitalCare Foundation is very grateful to the following Donors for their contributions to the needs of CapitalCare residents and clients from October 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 1041786 Alberta Ltd . Baptista, Luis Dr . Baptista, Maria Boyarski, Anne Chahley, Valerie 225911 Alberta Ltd . Barby, E L. . Barby, Helen Boyko, Alex Boyko, Joyce Chalifoux, Troy Chalifoux, Shelley Abellon, Jeanette Barg, Philip Barg, Shirley Boyles, Thelma Champion, Terry Abenojar, Charity Baron, Jean Bozniak, Hannah Chan, Chris Chan, Iris Achtymichuk, France Barrett, Lesley Brenneis, Izabela Chapman, Erin Adams, John Gordon Adams, Barros, Mel Barros, Bonnie Brockman, P . Brockman, A . Charchuk, Jeanne Thomas Edwin Barton, Sonia Brooker, Elmer Dr . Brooker, Marion Charron, Laurent Adams, Marissa Batdorf, Linda Brooks, Cliff Charuk, Michael Charuk, Phyllis Adler, Bernie Dr . Beamish, C . James Beamish, Nettie Brososky, Bradley Raman, Roxanne Cheng, Agnes Alberta Continuing Care Association Beamish, Cliff Brown, Kaitlyn Chermerys, Paul Alberta Health Services — GL Beaver, Marie Clark, Claire Brown, Ronald Brown, Claudette Chibuk, Michael Chibuk, Mary Grande Prairie Becker, Gordon Brownlee LLP Chipiuk, Bonnie Alberta Health Services — Staff Beile, Marion Brownlee, Karen Chodkiewicz, William Chodkiewicz, Alberta Wilbert Sales Ltd . Rose Bell, Allan Bruce, Don Al-Terra Engineering Ltd . Chopko, Harold Chopko, Mary Bell, Mary Buck, Helen Anderson, Casey Anderson, Aimee Chrapko, Glen Chrapko, Marjorie Bell, W . Alan Bell, Alice Buck, Theresa Anderson, Elizabeth Christensen, J . Phil Belluz, Donald Belluz, Claire Buczynski, Doreen Anderson, Keith Anderson, Joanne Chrzanowski, Zbigniew Dr . Belrose, Kim Budd, Dawn Anderson, Marjorie Chrzanowski, Marguerite Bentley, Bruce Bentley, Carol Bugis, Frieda Andrais, Doris Chudek, Perry Chudek, Heather Bentley, Cale Bulger, Irma Andrews, Eileen Clare, Laurie Bertles, Frances Bunio, Vanessa Angerman, Hanna Clark, Alan Clark, Margaret Bertram, Edward Bertram, Loretta Burnstad, Dale Armstrong, Calvin Armstrong, Clark, Audrey Connie Beset, Karen Burton, Bonny Clark, Caroline Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Biamonte, Tony Buss, D . Clark, Dawn E . Strathcona Unit 99 Bianchini, Maureen Bydolek, Tracy Clark, Jean Arndt Investments Inc . Billsten, Kim Bye, Emma H . Clarke, Edith May Arnold, Olive H . Binda, Sheila Caister, Donna Clayton, Richard C . Arsenault, Cora Birrell, Margaret Campanelli, Ward Cleall, Barbara Askin, Sandy Bischler, Dorothy Campbell, Douglas Clelland, Ashley Associated Communications Inc . Bissell, Ruth Campell, Grant Campbell, Fannie Clouthier, Carroll ATB Financial Blackburn, Joan Campoid, Cherry Coglan, L . Jean Atkinson, Lisa Blaser, Tebor Blaser, Betty Capital Estate Planning Corporation College of Licensed Practical Nurses Badach, Anthony Badach, Christie Bobinski, Trent CapitalCare Lynnwood Auxiliary of Alberta Badach, Debra Bochansky, Mike CapitalCare Strathcona — Staff Comin, Larry Badach, Kenneth Bocking, Jillian Card, William T . Card, Dorothy E . Concepcion, Sheena Baker, Elizabeth Bodnar, Michael Carrillo, Rafaelito Conte, Ramatoulaye Bakke, Eleanor Boren, Beverley A . Case, Phyllis Cooke, Elizabeth Ball, George Bosse, George Ceklic-Teuling, Viola Coolen, Patti Bamford, Olive Boulton, Jodi-Lynn Chacon, Griselda Coon, George Coon, Heather Banez, Ronaldo Boutin, Elsie Chaffee, M . Terry Cooper, Aleida
18 Donors
Cooper, Charlotte Drisner, Francine Findlay, J . G . Goldford, George Cooper, Jan Dubetz, Terry Fiorino, Michael Dr . Gollan, Edith M . Cooper-Schultz, Joanne Duebel, Thorsten Fishler, Aaron Gollner, Bernhard Cornely, Mary Duff, Richard Fleming, Donald Fleming, Yvonne Gonzales, Marissa Corpus, Freshel Dugger, Katherine Fluker, Fleurette Good, Dorothy Costa, Mario Costa, Rita Duke, Kari Fluker, Kim Gooz, Eva Court McAuley Professional Dumansky, Mary Fluker, Markus Gora, Joanne Corporation Dumka, Mabel Flynn, Maureen Gordon Food Service Cramer, Lois Dumont, Rolande Foley, Doris Gordon, Deborah Crawford, Doris K . Duncan, Grant Duncan, Irene Fooks, Gordon Fooks, Elaine Gosselin, Maurice Crawford, Robert Duncan, J H. . Duncan, Herta Footz, John Gradwell, Patricia Cresielski, Maegan Dupuis, Paul Forbes, Martin Graham, Douglas Cristofoli, Allan Cristofoli, Monika Dutch Canadian Club Edmonton Forge, Nigel Forge, Anne Grant, David Grant, Sylvia Cross, Isabel Dyedkova, Ivanna Forsyth, Maureen Grasa, Ankica Crossen, Richard Dyer, William Fortin, Kelli Gratton, Rita Cumiskey, Joan DynaLIFE Dx Fox, Joyce Greeley, William Greeley, Ellen Cunha, Fernanda Ealey, Joan Francey, F .J . Francey, B .M . Green, John Cunha, Maria Eastman, Lillian D . Frank, George Green, Laura Cunningham, Marjorie Eastwood, Ben Dr . Eastwood, Sherry Frank, Rheva Greengrass, James Greengrass, Cunningham, Pat Catriona Eberlein, Larry Eberlein, Ellen Frank, Rita Cunningham, Theresa Greening, Jackie Rae Eberly, Dolores Eberly, Don Fraser, Brett Cyre, Denise Greenwood, Elaine Edmonton Coin Vending Ltd . Frentz, Verlin Frentz, Shawna Dame, Marie Greer, James Greer, Diana Edmonton Police Association Friemuth, Peggy Darbyson, Betty Gregg, Roy Edmonton Service Battalion Frunchak, Lena Darimont, Jeannette Gregorio, Jennifer Edwards, Roberta Fuller, Robert Fuller, Sharon Dastur, Mani Grimsrud, Marion Effa, Janet Gordon, Mary Funk, Bernie Daviss, Kenneth Daviss, Linda Hache, Gail Eggen, David Eggen, Marion Fushtey, Mary Dawes, Joan Hafso, Stan Eggen, Lorna Gabert, Morley Gabert, Janice Day, Margaret Haig, Gerry Haig, Jannette Ehrler, Paul Gaetzman, Sandy de Boer, Pete de Boer, Annette Hall, Sadie Eklund, Doreen Gahn, Alfred N . De Villenfagne, Maura Halloran, Jennifer Elk Island Public Schools Gallant, Charles Gallant, Anne Dean, April Hamdon, Juska Ellett, Elizabeth Gardiner, Joanne DeCol, Carlo Hammond, Linda Elliott, Robert Elliott, Debbie Gates, Theodore Gates, Patricia DeHaas, Frederick Hammoud, Noha Hammoud, Youssef Ellis, Gussie Gauf, Eileen M . Demchuk, Elgie Hansen, Barbara Elmslie, Adrian Gault, Lillian Der, Esther Hantelmann, Adolf Hantelmann, Toni Emch, Elsie Gauthier, Helen DeYoung, Ernest the Estate of Haracsi, Margarita Emerson, Cathy Gawlak, Marian Gawlak, Sophie Dias, Remy Harbour, Audrey M . Engelking, Nancy Gay, Ler Pway Diputado, Christopher Harold Nikolaj Professional Erickson, Audrey Gaylard, Donald Gaylard, Renee Corporation Dodds, Mavis Erickson, Jack Erickson, Irene Geberetsadik, Kidan Harris, Ray Harris, Donna Dolinsky, Marshall J . Dolinsky, Betty Erker, Dennis Erker, Doreen Gendemann, William Gendemann, Harris, Ula Dr . Domingo, Delilah Irene Ernst & Young LLP Harrison, Harold Don, Judy Gettis, Florence Escobar, Dana Hart, Grace Donaghey, Margaret Gibert, Elmer Gibert, Jaime Eskiw, Milly Hartfelder, Bernice Donnelly, Richard Donnelly, Maureen Giebelhaus, Reuben Giebelhaus, Esso Annuitant Club — Strathcona Elsie Hashim, Saraad Dorsey, Richard Dorsey, Sharon Evans, Austin Evans, E . Lucille Giering, Violet Hawes, Robert Dor-Val Manufacturing Fardoe, Gerry Gifford, June Headrick, Sandra Dorward, Patricia Farquharson, Sheila Gilchrist, Barbara Hearne, Patrick Hearne, Elsie A . Douglas Phillips, Faye Faulder, Liane Gillese, Tim Heck, Jean Douglas, Marie Fawcett, Carol Girard, Helen Heinaranta, Denise Doupe, Noraleen Fedorak, Dianne Gliener, Isidor Heindel, Adam Dove, Frank Dove, Vivian Fenton, Shelley Gluza, Mieczyslawa Heisler, Alma Dow, Mabel Ferguson, Edna M . Godbout, Laurent Helgren, Ruth Dowler, George Dowler, Audrey Ferguson, Mavis Goerz, Sandra Helps, Marguerite V . Downing, Maureen Downing, Charles Ferrier, Douglas Ferrier, Frances Golanowski, Jeanne Helten, Werner Helten, Ingeborg Doyle, Carol
19 Hemmes, Helen Johnson, Gerald Johnson, Lillian Kumish, E .J . Kumish, L . Lutic, Lloyd Lutic, Margaret Henderson, Beatrice Johnson, Marjorie Kuperus, Harry Rev . Kuperus, Janet Lutness, Vernon Henderson, Eileen Johnson, Mary A . Kuzyk, Laura Lynch, Yvonne Henderson, Frank Henderson, Ruth Johnson, Paul Lagadyn, Joyce Lynn, Esther Henderson, John E . Dr . Johnston, Grace Laluon, Mary Ann Mabbutt, Katie Henkelman, Lyle Henkelman, Helen Joinson, David Joinson, Darla Lamash, Michael Lamash, Suzanne Mabbutt, Ward Herchuk, Myrtle Jolley, Rob Lamb, Jim Lamb, Linda MacDonald, Delores Herndon, Beverly Jones, Brad Land Titles Staff MacDonald, Ken MacDonald, Wendy Hewitt, Barbara Jones, Joan Lang, Allen Lang, Beverly MacDonald, Mabel HFKS Architects Inc . Jones, Phyllis Lang, Edward Lang, Willma Maciver, Mary Highet, Richard Highet, Elizabeth Jones, Terri Lang, Irvin MacKay, Don MacKay, Gail Hildebrand, Dave Hildebrand, Jones, Verne C . Lasage, Elcid MacKay, Ian Isabella Joves, Diana Lathrop, Rebecca Mackay, Joseph Hillas, Christine Kabedi, Astride LeBlanc, Evelyn MacMillan, Sheila Hitesman, Dean Kachman, Ronald Kachman, Cheryle Lecavalier, Lorene MacNaughton, Ruth Hobbins, William Kaliel, Dale Lee, G . Lee, D . Madsen, Carol Hoehne, Ilse Kalyn, Mary Lee, Justine Magan-Conlu, Amelita Hoehne, Kathleen Kamitomo, Becky E . Lee, Melvin Lee, Kathleen Maharaj, Sarat Hoffer, Gina Kampjes, Tom Kampjes, Cathy Leenheer Renovations Mailloux, Helene Holgate, Audrey F . Kang, Shamsher Leeson, Stephanie Maiorana, Clorinda Hollands, Maria Kassian, Helen Leeworthy, David Leeworthy, Leslie Maiorana, Santo Maiorana, Holowaychuk, John Holowaychuk, Catherine Kassian, Pearl Legaarden, Chester Jean Mair, Alma Katipunan, Evalyn Leirdal, Jenny Holubowich, F . Holubowich, G . Majeski, Dave Kay, Harold Lemieux, John Hooper, Jacqueline Mallon, Sharon K-Bro Linen Systems Inc . Lemmon, Jane Horawski, Lynda Mampody, Cynthia Keefe, Wayne Keefe, Shona Leshenko, Jack Mead-Leshenko, Lois Horricks, Ronald Horricks, Pat Mann, Denise Kell, Audrey Letourneau, Fernande Hougen, Harold Hougen, Barbara Mant, Michael Keller, Andy Letun, Lena Howard, Wendy Mantello, Silvio Mantello, Maria Kelsey, Ray Kelsey, Doreen Lewis, Elizabeth Hudson, Maureen Mantle, J . Mantle, Pamela Kelso, Bev Lewis, Nicole Hughes, David R . Marianchuk, Mary Kembry, Joyce E . Libradilla, Marie Hughes, Elaine Maripain, Nancy Kennedy, Cameron Limmany Foot & Ankle Clinic Hughes, Lawrence C . Markham, Brent Markham, Diane Kennedy, Gordon Kennedy, Leola Limmayog, Jane Humeniuk, Jennie Markine, Susan Kennedy, Roberta Lipinski, A . Eugenia Hunchak, Sophie Marsden, Lillian Kerr, Donald J . Lipsett, Colin Hunka, Amelia Marshall, George Marshall, Nettie Kerr, Evelyn Lischuk, Denise Hurley, Elizabeth Marshall, Robert Marshall, Jane Kessler, Jan Litven, George Litven, Anne S . Huska, Tom Huska, Heather Martell, Lorraine Kinsella, Julia Liu & Associates LLP Huxley, Marti Martyn, Donna Klapstein, Gary Klapstein, Barbara Liu, Raymond Liu, Patricia Hwang, Kyongja Mason, Elizabeth Klotz, Hazel Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Hyshka, Norma Masuda, Irene KMA Marketing Agencies Inc . Lo, Susan Ikic, Hedy Materna, John Knights of Columbus Pope John Lobay, Anne Irvine, Harry Irvine, Elsie Paul I Assembly #2754 Matheson, Lynne Local Union 488 — Edmonton Iwasiuk, Rita Knobloch, Edgar Matties, Harold Matties, Ona Lockhart, Henry Lockhart, Helen Jackson, Edward Jackson, Winnie Knull, Edna May, Ken London Life Insurance Co . — Staff & Jackson, Marion Koch, Alice & family Management Mbabazi, Epiphanie Jackson, Roger Kolbuc, Barbara Loparco, Anna Mberwa, Khadija Nur JADA Solutions Inc . Kompass Benefit Consultants Ltd . Lopez, Maria McAleer, Kathleen Jakeway, George Dr . Konwicki, John Konwicki, Elizabeth Lord, Chris Dr . Lord, Cecilie McCafferty, Elaine Jaluing, Faith Korrall, Wendy Love, Kathleen McCallum, Richard McCallum, Lorna James, Barry Kostenuk, Bill Lowe, Tina McCannel, Dorothy Javate, Lolita Krause, V . Lual, Aja McCarthy, Janice Jiffy Lube Kropodra, Olga Luchak, William McClung, Kelly Johnson Inc . Krull, Burt Krull, Shirley-Anne Luchka, Orest Luchka, Jeanne McClung, Ted McClung, Connie Johnson, Chrystal Krysak, Vicki Lucki, Ken McClure, John McClure, Betty Johnson, Elizabeth Kuchison, Muriel Ludwick, Olga McColl, Hugh McColl, Madge
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McColl, Sharon L . Naccarato, Ortenzia Paulgaard, Olea Rafter, Roberta McCullough, Jean Nadeau, Roger Pavelick, Daniel Ramoutar, Stephen McGlone, Greg McGlone, Ida Nadela, Nerey Pawlick, Elizabeth Randall, Rosemarie McKim, Robert McKim, Patricia Nahulak, Walter Pawliuk, Janet Raymundo, Regina McKinney, Sharon Nastiuk, Brenda Payne, Barbara RBC Royal Bank McKort, Allan McKort, Marion Nastiuk, Mary Pedersen, Jana Rea, Dee McLean, Pam Nayar, Unni K . Pegg, Arlene Red Deer Community Health Centre — Rehab Home Care Team McLellan, H . Glen McLellan, Claudia Nazarchuk, Walter L . Penney, Stephen Penney, Christine Rego, Leona McLeod, Rick McLeod, Marielle Nesselbeck, Meda Pente, Catherine Reid, Brenda McMahon, Susanne Neufeld, Allison Perret, Michele Reid, Wesley McMillan, George McMillan, Ivy Neumann, Iris M . Bunzenmeyer, Terry Perrie, Mary Reimer, Carol McMillan, N . Mr . & Mrs . Nickerson, Roy Nickerson, Trudy Perry, Ada Belle Rendflesh, Erven Rendflesh, Dorothy McMullen, Bill McMullen, Maria Nilsson, David Nilsson, Donna Petersen, Juanita Reynolds, Neal Reynolds, Penny McNutt, Greg McNutt, Joanne Nishikaze, Kimberly Petersen, Sheila Ricarte, Justino McPherson, Andy Noga, Jerry Noga, Stephanie Petterson, Arthur Petterson, Ellen Richardson, Katherine Melcor Developments Ltd . NorQuest College Pfannmuller, M .J . Pfannmuller, Jeanne Rickson, Mike Melenka, Desmond Melenka, Cathy Northern Lights Decorative Artists Members Phalempin, Kathleen Ringdahl, Judy Mellor, Ron Nortrux Inc . Philip, Marie Ritchie, Dorothy Melnychuk, Wasie Nowicki, Bernice Phillips, George Phillips, Adrienne Robert, Claude Michalyshyn, Bohdan Nurbanu, Nanji Phipps, Joyce Roberts, Paul Middleton, Pat Nuthack, Joachim Nuthack, Judith Pich, John A . Robertson, Ed Robertson, Rita Mielnichuk, Patricia Obiegbusi, Omerebere Pichota, Braydon Rocque, Clement Rocque, Geraldine Milke, Doris L . Dr . Oborowsky, Donald Oborowsky, Judy Pichota, Donald Pichota, Shirley Rodrigues, Bernard Rodrigues, Miller, Stephen Jacinta Oilund, Carl Pickard, Leona Millions, Kenneth Millions, Florence Rohrer, Joseph Rohrer, Margrit Oleschuk, Brenda Pietersma, Alice Millman, R L. . Millman, E .A . Ron Hodgson — Chevrolet, Buick, Olivares, Maria Cristita Pineo, Juliana Mills, Darvin Ness-Mills, Rolande GMC Oliver, John T . Pinson, Rosemarie Mireault, Melanie Royal Alexandra Hospital Patient Olivieri, Tony Plain, Margaret Plain, Richard Mitchell, Barry Mitchell, Marlene Registration Department Olson, Doris Plante, Raymond R . Mitchell, Jim Mitchell, Eileen Royal Canadian Legion Camrose Oman, Rod Oman, Joyce Plares, Bernadine Branch #57 Mitchell, Margaret Ondrack, Esther Podloski, Elizabeth Royal Canadian Legion Fort Mitchell, Wayne Saskatchewan Branch #27 Onsunlana, Olufunso Poeter, Gordon Poeter, Lynn Monahan, James Royal Canadian Legion Fort Onysyk, Gladys Poeter, Vernon Monchuk, Dennis Saskatchewan Branch #27 LA Orenstein, Elizabeth Polanski, Frank Polanski, Elsie Montgomery, Michael Montgomery, Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Edith Oshanyk, Sadie Polovick, Jeffrey Polovick, Jackie Branch #175 Moore, Marilyn Osinchuk, Linda Pooke, June Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway Branch #175 LA Morales, Jocelyn Ostapiuk, Joan E . Pooke, Lillian Royal Canadian Legion Pioneer Moreau, Marc Dr . Moreau, Barbara Osypchuk, Walter Osypchuk, Grace Poole, David McRae-Poole, Heather Branch # 144 Mork, Helmer Otteson, James Otteson, Eleanor Poon, Eddy Royal Canadian Legion Strathcona Morris, Norman Otto, Fred Otto, Helen Porter, Gloria M . Shelley, Doreen Branch #150 LA Mortensen, Susan Ouellet, Irene Potter, Barb Rudelich, Ann Morter, L E. . Morter, Jean Owen, Jack Price, Michael Rudiger, Calli-Ann Mucha, Alex Oxley, David Oxley, Joyce Priest, Halsey Rugg, Terry Mueller, Karl Mueller, Irmgart Pace Dewatering Systems (Canada) Princess Florence Inc . Russ, Roland Russ, Madelene Ltd . Muibi, Faith Prism Medical Russell, Janet Palakamannil, Mathews Mulyk, Mary Proenca, Maria Rypkema, Hank Rypkema, Margaret Paonessa, Dominic Paonessa, Murphy, Shaun Murphy, Carlyne Pun, Johnson Sadownyk, Ken Sadownyk, Janice Mafalda Murray, David Murray, Doreen Purdon, Lawrence A . Purdon, Sadowsky, Richard Paranych, Lynn Judith G Murray, Linda Sagan, Ken Sagan, Elaine Park Place Funeral Home Purdy’s Chocolates Murray, Ron Murray, Audrey Sagert, Doreen Parker, G . Neil Parker, Charlotte Pylypchuk, Ludmyla Mursky, Nadia Salamandick, Gordon Salamandick, Pasieka, John Quilala, Leticia Janet Mustard, William Pask, Olga Quist, Beverly Salamandick, Josephine Mutual, Lucy Pasmore, Clay Pasmore, Evelyn Radke, Brad Salloum, Brenda Mychalyshyn, Irene Patrick, Bernard Radmanovich, Joan Sams, Joan Naccarato, Luigi Naccarato, Emma
21 Samycia, Nadine Slemko, M . Yvonne Sysco Edmonton Walter, Kelly Sandalis, John Slessor, Susan Taber, Ken Taber, Beth Wankiewicz, Patricia Santiago, Mary Joy Slobodian, Linda Tabler, Alfred Tabler, Doris Wantau, Lucienne Sarango, Leah Smaili, Tammam Tailleur, Martin Gilbert, Barbara Ward, Norma Sarjas, Joe Smallwood, Anna Tatarchuk, W . E . Tatarchuk, J . Arlene Warke, Joseph Warke, Valerie Saskiw, Randy Nevelos-Saskiw, Judy Smith, Douglas Smith, Donna Taylor, E . Margaret Warnock, Mary Satsangi, Kawaldeep Smith, J . Rand Smith, Patricia Taylor, Laurell Warr, Sandra Savard, Ron Smith, Jenny TD Commercial Banking Warren, Gerry Sawka, Anne Smith, Teresa Telford, Leanne A . Wedman, Arnold Wedman, Anita SCA Personal Care Smitten, Jayne Dr . TELUS Weir, Kathleen Schaefer, Sherry Schaefer, David Sonnenberg, Alice Teria, Gifty Wells, William F . Wells, Joan Scheelar, Mariette Sorenson, Olaf Tetz, Rita Western Farm Marketing Ltd . Schille, Lloyd Soroka, Jack M . Soroka, Lillian The Ad Guys Western Instruments Inc . Schimpf, Alfred Schimpf, Elizabeth South, Debbie The Grocery People Ltd . Wichuk, John Schindeler, Allan Spak, Karen The Law Society of Alberta Wickins, Edward Wickins, Donna Schlosser, K . Patricia Sprague, Paddy Sprague, Ilene Thom, Mavis Williams, Bernard Schmitz, Ron Squires, Patricia Thomas, Marlene Willows, Anne Schoen, Bert Schoen, Shirley St . Albert Health Centre — Kitchen & Thomlinson, K . Ed Wilmot, Amanda Social Fund Schowalter, Audrey Thompson, Edith Winton, Cecilia Winton, Paul St . Andre, Denis Schwab, Elizabeth Thompson, Gilbert Wintringham, Aaron Stachiw, Margaret Scotiabank — Sherwood Park Thornton, Barbara Wintringham, Marlene locations Stamp, Holly Thornton, Eileen Wintringham, Ron Scott-Stoutjesdyk, Dorothy Stard, John Stard, Sylvia Thuillier, Erma Wiznura, Zen Scramstad, Susan Stard, Tamara Thurston, Gerry Thurston, Sharon Woldemichael, Azeb Scullion, Carl Scullion, Wendy Starko, Al Dr . Starko, Sophie Thut, Peter Woldeselasse, Berhane Seitz, Carolyn Starr, Michael To, Marianne Wolfram, Martin Wolfram, Shari Sekulic, Angela Starr, Nykie Trombley, Leonard Trombley, Sharon Wong, Aileen Semeniuk, Pat Stasiw, David Stasiw, Shelly Troock, Doug Troock, Muriel Woo, Louis Serediak, Glenn Staub, Heidi Tutschek, Alex Tutschek, Beth Wood Edwards, Linda Serenqimuge, Ellen Steedsman, Helen Tweddle, Jim Giering, Karen Woodhead, Sheena Seto, Helen Steel, Helen A . Tyce, Crystal Woodhead, Una Severin, Larry Stefaniuk, Cornell Tymchuk, Eddie Woodhead-Lyons, Sandra Sguazzin, Silvio Stefanyk, Sharon Underhill, Robert Woronuk, Garth Woronuk, Doreen Shaheen, Peggy Steffener, Melanie Unisource Canada Inc . Wray, Lillian Shapka, Esther Stein, Nita Usana, John Wright-Ellis, Lorraine Shaw, Elizabeth Stepchuk, Lorraine Vail, Kelly Wrona, Stanislaw Wrona, Janina Shaw, Marcia Stephen, John Stephen, Lorna Van Dieken, Anky Wulf, Natalie Shepherd’s Care Foundation Stephen, Virginia Van Ginhoven, Elizabeth Yakimets, Walter Yakimets, Kay Sherwood Park Hyundai Stephenson, Brice Stephenson, Van Lohuizen, H . Yakymechko, Mary Danchuk, Lorna Shields, Patricia Christine Vandermeer, Ann Stevenson, Hazel Shoppers Home Health Care Yamada, Darcy Vaos, Roxann Stevenson, L E. . Shuya, Irene Yip, William Varvis, Vivian Stevenson, Linda Stevenson, Bruce Sides, Tom Young, Don Vaughan, Gerri Stevenson, Shane Siegle, Earl Young, John R . Verma, Ravneet Stewart, Douglas Simison, Peggy Young, Karen Vetsch, Audrey L . Stewart, Ollie Simonds-Eglinski, Patricia Young, Samuel C . Yiu-Young, Winnie Villeneuve, Holly-Anne Stratton, Mary Simpson, Agnes Gertrude Youngman, Lawrence Youngman, Wade, Donald W . Wade, Gladys Strel, Sarah Patricia Simpson, Violet Wahl, W . Wahl, Marilyn Strickler, Karl Strickler, Priska Yuen, Gerry Yuen, Sharon Sinclair, Catherine Wahlstrom, Allan H . Wahlstrom, Sugiura, Jacqueline Yurkiw, Marshall Sinclair, Edna Marie Gwen Sullivan, Laura Zaboroski, Stan Siracky, Antoinette Wakulchuk, Nicole Sureway Construction Management Zacharko, Leona Sivc-Ditkov, Pava Waldron, Ross Waldron, Jackely Ltd . Zaplotinsky, Pearl Skakun, Casey A . Skakun, Alexandra . Walker, Craig Walker, Faye Surgent, Cliff Surgent, Eva Zavitz, Alicia Skarbek, Ludmila Walker, Ruth Suwa, Betty Zechel, Herbert Skoreyko, Pearl Skoreyko, Mike Walker, Wayne Walker, Sandra Svekla, Helen Zwartjes, Pat Skuba, Kelly Wall, Ira
22 Remembering Tena Lyndon, 1923 – 2014 In Celebration and Memory “Nothing is impossible” nurse dedicated to making life in LTC meaningful Donations received from October 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015 Christina (Tena) Lyndon, a former administrator of three CapitalCare Shad Ames Jim McCafferty centres from 1973-1983, passed away Jerry Arsenault Myrtle Mercier December 10, 2014 . Tena started her career with Dorothy Baird Dr . Bohdan ‘Mickey’ CapitalCare at the new 100-bed Michalyshyn Rudolph Bischler Norwood Auxiliary Hospital in Elsie Bochansky Shell Millar October of 1964 . Mary Myroniuk In October of 1966, Tena was named Manuel Borges “Matron” (later Director of Nursing) of Doreen Bowler Ortensia Naccarato the new 100-bed Lynnwood Auxiliary Frank Callaway Rudy Neufeld Hospital, where her legend as the Betty Nolin “nothing is impossible” nurse was born . Jean Callaway While at Lynnwood, Tena Ted Cimino Anne Parsons spearheaded the formation of the Tena Lyndon Ladies Auxiliary, founded in 1967, and Bruce Cinnamon Paul Pawluk arranged for the donation from the John Pekar Louise Clare Edmonton Police Service of a wheelchair bus they named “Tena’s dream” to Henry Clark Ruth Pidwerbeski allow residents to participate in meaningful activities in the community . “Tena had a vision of making life for those in LTC as meaningful as possible,” Barbara D . Cleall Jerry Plesuk said Diana McIntyre, Executive Director of CapitalCare at the time of Tena’s Katie Poeter Heather Coles retirement in 1983 . Janet Crossen John Pooke “When she had an idea for something that could change the life of someone Emily Poole living in long-term care, she got it done ”. Teddy Donnelly Tena moved to Alberta from Ireland in1926 Jean Dziwenka Doris Radford and trained for nursing at Vegreville Hospital . “Tena had a vision of Elsbeth Ehrler James Rae She was awarded the Sister Josephine Pearl Ramjit Prize for “reliability and nursing spirit” at making life for those Peter Fehr her graduation in 1943 . She was named Dora Gara Herman Rehring Administrator of Lynnwood in 1973 and went in LTC as meaningful Joseph Gluza Irene Rivard on to become administrator at Grandview as possible” Norman Roe and Norwood . After her retirement, she William Heatherington created the first annual People and Progress Marguerite Helgren Cecilia Sguazzin Continuing Care Conference in 1984 . Tena was admitted to CapitalCare Dickinsfield in October 2013 where she Winnifred Hibberd Helen Slater was lovingly cared for on Unit 3B . Tena will be greatly missed and will forever be Nick Spano Francis Johnson engraved in CapitalCare history as a pioneer of long-term care . Phyllis Kerr Bertha Stevenson Ekta Sharma, Program Assistant Doris Supsak William Kerr CapitalCare Corporate Services Ida Knell Andrew Szybunka Dave Krull Patricia Tabashniuk Katherine Lahola Irene Thurston R-L: Tena Lyndon with Onilda Timpano board chairman Roger Rita Lang Parker on the first Mary Leshchyshyn Donald Wade anniversary of CapitalCare Lynnwood in 1967 . Elsie Litzenberger Frank Wankiewicz Anne Lobay John West Christina Lyndon Brian Wilkinson Ruby Maidens Ivy Winteringham Irene Mathers Fred Zwartjes
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23 Guests savoured chocolates (full of dementia-fighting anti-oxidants!) by Jacek Chocolate Couture . A big thank you to our sponsors: Unisource; Bridges Catering; Mongrel Media; NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services; seven degrees Ladies’ night at the museum raises funds for, wine spirits & beer; Global Edmonton . Proceeds will support dementia care in awareness of Alzheimer’s care CapitalCare centres .
Over 200 women joined CapitalCare Foundation at the Royal Alberta Museum Wine and popcorn pairings were designed by seven degrees wine, beer & March 26 for the Ladies’ Night Exclusive Viewing of Still Alice, a film about early- spirits . Gourmet popcorn was donated by Bridges Catering . Guests experienced onset Alzheimer’s disease starring Oscar-winner Julianne Moore . Photo below: what it’s like to live with dementia through interactive activities . Photo below: Elgie Demchuk (right) and Liz Tanti (centre) of CapitalCare with guests . Tammy Leach, Executive Director, Alberta Continuing Care Association .
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