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CEO Column ...... 2 Eden Alternative philosophy...... 3 Letters...... 4 Art shows ...... 5 Run for the Brave...... 8 Donor list...... 9 – 11 In Celebration and Memory...... 12 Centre Activities Fast-track to a career in nursing Gilead Charity Golf Classic Lobsterfest...... 13 pages 6 & 15 page 18 page 7 & back page Xbox Kinect donation...... 14 Ethel Ethics...... 16 Spotlight on Innovation...... 17 Long service award recipients...... 19 & people progressAugust 2011

Staff honoured at awards night

CAPITALCARE HONOURED ITS EMPLOYEES for their long service and its sites for their outstanding innovations at the annual Employee Awards May 18 at the Fantasyland Hotel. In 2010 a total of 306­­­ employees reached milestones in their years of service ranging from five to 40 years in five year increments. Award recipients with ten years or more of service were honoured for their longevity, creativity, passion and excellence. “Excellent employees actually volunteer the best part of themselves — what you can’t pay for — their hearts and minds, and that is why we celebrate today,” said Iris Neumann, CEO of CapitalCare. Many other staff, including the Executive Management Committee, were in attendance to celebrate their colleagues contributions. This year, Florence Yue achieved the highest milestone by reaching 40 years of service. Flo is support Summertime fun in the sun services supervisor at CapitalCare CapitalCare Norwood long-term care resident Mary Rankin (right) enjoys the Summer Farm Fair July 21 with Norwood. Three employees Recreation Therapist Carolyn Taylor. The event was held in conjunction with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. celebrated 35 years of service with CapitalCare, and another 43 staff celebrated 25 and 30 years of service. Hiring fair nets 30 new staff, staves off labour shortage Staff received gift certificates from Kingsway Mall, as well as a silver and NEARLY 30 NEW STAFF joined CapitalCare after a one- continued on page 18 gold CapitalCare pin. Each recipient day hiring fair held May 11 at CapitalCare Lynnwood that attending the ceremony was given a drew over 300 applicants. Among the positions filled were photo souvenir of the event. registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, health care In addition to honouring staff aides and a social worker. for their long service, CapitalCare “We’re thrilled with the outcome,” said Natalie Zacharuk, showcased site innovations, Manager of Recruitment and Workforce Planning which ranged from emergency for CapitalCare. preparedness plans to outdoor While the most critical need was for nursing staff, maintenance programs and Zacharuk said a few support staff positions were also filled, improving quality of life for including food services and housekeeping. residents. For more information on Zacharuk attributes the success of the fair in part to the the innovations see page 17. This practice of holding on-the-spot interviews. year’s entertainment featured the “It’s a great way for us to get a variety of applicants Ginson Manalodiyil, left, and Smitha George, right, attended the hiring Edmonton Musical Theatre who through the screening process quickly,” said Zacharuk. “And fair at CapitalCare Lynnwood on May 11 with their one-year-old son Gavin. performed a selection of Broadway- it gives applicants an idea of whether we’re prepared to take Ginson was hired as a health care aide at CapitalCare Dickinsfield and style show tunes. There was also the process to the next level or whether they just don’t have Smitha as a health care aide at CapitalCare Lynnwood. a slideshow of staff from across the skills we’re looking for.” continued on page 18 the sites and short movie clips of each innovation. Next year’s Employee Awards Night is scheduled for May 17 at the Fantasyland Hotel.

Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: CapitalCare Corporate Services

Mailing Address Mailing CapitalCare Corporate Services, 6th Fl., 10909 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB. T5J 3M9, P.M. #40009256

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CapitalCare leaders in continuing care Culture change needed to About CapitalCare Operating in Edmonton and area since improve quality of life in LTC 1964, CapitalCare is the largest public continuing care organization in Canada. In the past few issues of this newsletter, we have discussed CapitalCare provides continuing care some of the physical changes we are making to our facilities programs and services to more than 1,400 to make them more home-like. We have talked about residents and nearly 250 clients through residential centres and day programs. renovations to our bath rooms, kitchens and dining rooms. We have built rooftop gardens, replaced furniture and upgraded Corporate Office some equipment. Corporate 780.448.2400 [email protected] This issue, I want to introduce you to a philosophical change we are starting to make that we believe will provide our Foundation 780.448.2413 [email protected] residents with more opportunities to have a better quality of life. The umbrella term for it is Culture Change, a movement which Facilities challenges us to think of our long-term care facilities as homes Dickinsfield 780.371.6500 and refocuses our work on helping residents to continue living Grandview 780.496.7100 life to the fullest. Kipnes Centre Iris Neumann, CEO for Veterans 780.442.5700 In our current model of care, staff are focused on Lynnwood 780.341.2300 accomplishing the required tasks to support residents’ physical Norwood 780.496.3200 and medical needs, but perhaps, despite our best intentions Strathcona 780.467.3366 as caregivers and getting the work done, we have not really Another approach we have been learning about is called Laurier House Lynnwood 780.413.4712 changed a person’s feelings of loneliness, helplessness Person Centred Care. This philosophy focuses on the wholistic Laurier House Strathcona 780.467.3366 and boredom. needs of the person, not just the medical needs. McConnell Place North 780.413.4770 There are many demands on our time, including tasks such as We heard about two such approaches at our People McConnell Place West 780.413.4770 infection control, inspections and audits, which, while important, and Progress Continuing Care Conference last winter. The Strathcona Alzheimer conference was titled Dying Well: Living Care Centre 780.467.3366 have little to do with helping our residents through the End of Life and focused on ways have a good day, everyday. As continuing care For example, do we wake people up to continue living — and growing as human CHOICE and Community when they want to be woken up, or when providers in Alberta, we beings — until the end of life. Programs it fits into the staffing schedule for that Dr. Ira Byock discussed his theory of Adult Duplexes 780.496.3335 are required to provide a day? When it comes to mealtime, is it loving care and Amy Levine gave workshops CHOICE Dickinsfield 780.371.6642 more important that we stay on schedule, on her doula concept. We shared these CHOICE Norwood 780.944.8662 certain level of care, and or that residents enjoy what they eat and ideas with you in the spring issue of this CHOICE Mental Health 780.944.8668 we are regularly audited to have time for camaraderie? Have we done newsletter, and we are now looking at ways Programs and Services enough to encourage family and friends ensure we are keeping up to incorporate some of those thoughts into - Acquired Brain Injury Unit our current practices. to visit frequently and be part of our to the standards set by the - Adult Day Support Programs community of care? But our discussions are still in the - Behaviour Assessment As continuing care providers in Alberta, government. But how do we early stages. and Stabilization Unit we are required to provide a certain level In his keynote address to the 2009 People - Chronic Ventilator Unit ensure we have cared for a and Progress Conference, David Sheard - Dementia Care of care, and we are regularly audited to ensure we are keeping up to the standards person’s feelings? spoke to us about the long road he took to - Mental Health Program put Person-Centred Care in action in care - Palliative Care set by the government. But how do we homes in the United Kingdom. It required - Long-term Care ensure that we have cared for a person’s feelings? a culture change not just within his organization, but with - Respite Care And so we are starting to take ourselves on a journey to - Sub-acute Care discover what others are doing and teaching to bring about government, unions, media and many more stakeholders. - Transition Program Culture Change in our organization. Person-Centred Care will be the focus of our 25th People and On page 3, we summarize one philosophy we are learning Progress Conference next February. Web site Meantime, as we work on defining what Person-Centred Care www.capitalcare.net about called the Eden Alternative. Eden principles have been used at two CapitalCare sites and we believe learning more means for CapitalCare, we’d like to hear your perspective as about them will help us move forward. members of our community of care. I invite you to join in the discussion by contacting me at [email protected].

People and Progress is published Our Mission 2010 – 2012 STRATEGIC PLAN quarterly by Capital Care Group Inc. We are leaders in innovative and compassionate care, Executive Management Committee has developed a strategic plan for CapitalCare is the trade name for supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the CapitalCare which reflects our directions and priorities. Given the climate Capital Care Group Inc. people we serve. of health care restructuring, planning is focused on one or two year Submissions increments rather than three to five years. The strategic plan is shaped by Submissions to this newsletter are Our Vision our vision, mission and values, and reflects our partnership with Alberta welcomed and encouraged. Please We are a community of excellence in continuing care: Health Services. note that submissions may be edited. The strategic plan is designed to maintain our role as leaders in continuing The next submission deadline is teaching, researching and learning to enhance quality September 30, 2011. of life. care. Our preferred future will evolve along the following key dimensions: • RENEWING OUR SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL — Enhancing the over Editor We Value arching models and frameworks that inspire and guide all aspects of care Kyla Gaelick • the people we serve as our most important focus and service delivery. Editorial Committee • our staff, families and volunteers as our most important • RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER — Creating, obtaining Abigail Bailey, Shirley Barg, Betts Blakley, resources in fulfilling our mission and transferring knowledge to improve the services we provide and to Bernadette DeSantis, Iris Neumann, • partnerships in the community optimize the quality of life of our clients. Lori White, Sherry Schaefer. • professional ethics in guiding our decision-making • IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION IN CARE AND SERVICE Contributors to this issue • open and honest communication DELIVERY — Promoting the development and implementation of new Abigail Bailey, Shirley Barg, Aileen Belke, • collaborative and cooperative teamwork methods, techniques and systems to ensure quality and safety in care and Sherri Bessette, Claudette Boisvert, Bernadette DeSantis, Sandra Figeat, • lifelong learning, innovation and service delivery. continuous improvement Kyla Gaelick, Cher Gauthier-Fownes, Jan • SUPPORTING ACCESS — Ensuring the care and services we offer are Hrasko, Korene Kowalilak, James Leask, • a safe, respectful environment within which to work, live suitable and appropriate. Carol Macdonald, Deborah Melanson, and visit Evangeline Quigley, Heather Rozak, • ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY — Strengthening leadership, human • responsible use of resources, providing choices within Linda Ruggles, Sherry Schaefer, Liz Tanti, resources, partnerships, and financial management. Leanna van der Wekken. these limits

2 Eden Alternative cures feelings of loneliness and boredom in LTC

In two of CapitalCare’s six long-term care facilities, residents are called Elders; pets, plants and children are a part of the living environment; and Elders interact with all living things as part of their care plan. These two centres — CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans and CapitalCare Strathcona — have adopted the principles of the Eden Alternative. For three days in June, 31 staff from across CapitalCare programs and sites embarked on a journey to discover more about the Eden Alternative, quickly learning that Eden is not a program (it has no definitive end), but rather a philosophy of service to the elderly; in particular the elderly who live in care. The Eden philosophy is comprised of 10 distinct principles which when used together work to alleviate loneliness, helplessness and boredom. The Eden Alternative was the brainchild of Dr. Bill Thomas and his wife Dr. Judith Thomas. They wanted to change long-term care environments to make them less clinical and more focused on living life. The Eden Alternative is not just about the integration of plants, animals and children into our facilities. Adopting the philosophy requires commitment to the 10 principles: 1) the belief that loneliness, helplessness and boredom are the three plagues that account for the bulk of suffering among our elders 2) it is essential to create a human habitat 3) loving companionship is the antidote to loneliness 4) elder-centred care that offers the opportunity for elders to give and receive care is the antidote to helplessness 5) variety and spontaneity is the antidote to boredom 6) meaningless activity corrodes the human spirit 7) medical treatment is the servant of human caring CapitalCare McConnell Place North resident Mary Fedun holds a baby chick. Including 8) elder-centred care de-emphasizes top-down, bureaucratic authority animals within the living enviornment is part of the Eden Alternative philosophy. 9) creating an elder-centred community is a never-ending process 10) leadership is the life-blood of the struggle against the three plagues. Each person who attended the workshop committed themselves to fit at least Families can also incorporate Eden principles into the care of their loved one one Eden principle into their work routines. by visiting regularly and providing a sense of community. A simple way that all staff can incorporate Eden principles into their day would Another session of training in the Eden Alternative will be offered this fall. For be to stop, listen and spend a moment with an Elder who reaches out to you staff interested in attending, check the Corporate Education Calendar and speak for companionship. to your supervisor. Another would be to look for opportunities for Elders to give care — not just to themselves, but to others — and to make meaningful contributions to the Elizabeth Tanti, Corporate Education Coordinator, community where they live. CapitalCare Corporate Services

CapitalCare receives rebate of $270,000 after lowering staff injuries by 30 per cent

CapitalCare received a rebate cheque May 11 for $270,000 after reducing use awkward postures to get the soiled laundry bags into the carts,” said Belke. worker injuries by 30 percent over last year. “Carts were rearranged and an extra one ordered to help with this.” The rebate is part of a program called Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR), In addition to innovation by the employer, CapitalCare began using some of the a voluntary program that operates through the combined efforts of Alberta programs offered by the Continuing Care Safety Association last fall and hopes to Employment and Immigration, the Workers’ Compensation Board — Alberta, see even more improvements to its safety record. industry partners, safety associations, employers and labour groups. The PIR rebate will be re-invested into equipment, education and other “CapitalCare is committed to achieving a safer and healthier workplace,” said initiatives to improve safety within the organization. Anne Forge, Director of Human Resources for CapitalCare “The innovation, commitment and leadership to improve safety has been evident from workers at Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, all levels.” CapitalCare Corporate Services CapitalCare Safety Services and Claims Manager Aileen Belke attributed the improvements in part to more training on a variety of topics as well as the creation of a temporary Injury Prevention Coordinator — Mary Ellen Jeans — to identify safety issues, and work with staff and management to come up with ideas to improve safety on higher injury units/areas. “Mary Ellen recommended improving access to soiled linen carts at one centre because they were hard to get at and were being filled too full, so workers had to Save the date People and Progress Continuing Care Conference and Volunteer and Family Conference

Now in its 25th year! Anne Forge (centre left) and Aileen Belke (centre right) accept a certificate of recognition from Watch for details this fall Thomas Lukaszuk (right), Minister of Employment and Immigration, and Workers’ Compensation Board representative Dieter Brunsch (left) on May 11. The Passion of Person-Centred Care February 2 2012

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To Louise Haley and the staff of Unit 1CD, CapitalCare Grandview Since I’ve just spent 31 days on the sub-acute unit, I wanted to congratulate you on how well you run the unit. Everyone was just great – attentive, caring, giving and very pleasant. I was in a four-bed room, which I really enjoyed, even though the other three beds were vacated and filled several times while I was there. The meals were very good and there was always lots of hot food and desserts. The physio staff was excellent and I credit them for getting me back on my feet quickly. Most sincerely, — Mary Kathleen (Katie) S.

To Jan and the residents of CapitalCare Dickinsfield We want to thank you for sharing this experience with us. When reflecting upon our time together the message of HOPE is clear. The students have been able to make a difference in the lives of others and in turn have felt the message of HOPE within them grow. This experience has allowed the students to reach out into the community and make a difference. CapitalCare McConnell Place North resident John Boyarski and his wife Anne, along with their two children, May you all enjoy a restful and satisfying summer, MPN staff and residents, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2011 at the dementia — Fernando and Gloria, Katherine Therrien Catholic School care centre.

To all staff at CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield To all staff at McConnell Place North We want to send our thanks and appreciation for the excellent care we received Thank you for making this 50th anniversary so beautiful. We can’t thank in the two years we participated at CHOICE. All of you were so kind and you enough. understanding. It is quite rare to have the whole staff like that. — John and Anne B. Our special thanks go to Dr. Whittaker for the care and understanding we received. Thank you Dr. Whittaker very, very much. There are no words that can To staff on Unit 2B, CapitalCare Dickinsfield adequately express our appreciation. Our family would like to thank everyone for the kindness and attention that was We have settled nicely into our new suite. Our whole family came from B.C. for displayed to Margaret while she was in your care. We appreciate it very much. th the move, and we also celebrated our 55 wedding anniversary. Sincerely, Our prayers and best wishes to you all. We will miss all of you. — The M. Family — Gerald and Jennifer M. To CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann and staff of CapitalCare Norwood To all staff at CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans Last fall my mother, Estella, was sent to the CapitalCare Norwood Palliative I can’t thank the staff enough for their care for my dad. All the people I’ve met here Hospice, very ill and dying with cancer. She progressed impressively, and this have been understanding and compassionate. Special thanks to Janet, Kristen, spring was transferred to the long term care unit on the 4th floor. We have no idea Tracey and Trevor for always saying the right things when I was having a difficult why the cancer has remained dormant, nor why at 87 years of age the Lord has time. You are all angels! I am proud to be part of the Kipnes family. chosen to keep her with us, but we are grateful. — Inez D. I have six brothers, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews, and we all want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the staff on both units To staff on Unit 3C, CapitalCare Dickinsfield for the unbelievable care and kindness extended to Mom. We would like to thank each and every one of you for making the last seven We attribute her longer life to the fact that Mom feels so secure, receives such years of our mom Sophie’s life very comfortable and happy. She had the most nice meals, and is kept clean and content. Whatever you do to train these people wonderful care and even said on several occasions, “Those ladies take such good to do the excellent job they do works beyond your wildest dreams. They are truly care of me.” We always admired how clean and pampered mom was and admire angels of mercy. My Mother has nothing but praise for all the staff. that you always contacted the family for any concerns or changes. All of you will She is so content and happy that the guilt we all felt by allowing the move from be remembered forever for the hard work you do everyday for the residents of her home has lessened and, in fact, we are delighted she is in your centre. We Unit 3C. thank God for you all! Best Regards, — Lois G. — Lori K., Joan K. & Marian W. To the nurses & staff of CapitalCare Strathcona To all staff on 3AMP, CapitalCare Norwood I am Pat T.’s sister and I live in Saskatoon, Sask. I would like to thank all of you Thank you for all the help you gave my mom. The staff is very professional, friendly who cared for and comforted my sister during the many years of her stay at your and a great bunch of people. They made my mom feel very comfortable. care home. — Joan S. J. In my many visits to Pat I could see that she was very well cared for and loved. My sincere thank you to all of you. She is finally at peace with our Lord & Savior. To Jim and the staff at Laurier House Lynnwood May she rest in peace. I wanted to express my thanks for the caring support and family-like atmosphere — Virginia K. you provided to Sophie over the years. Sophie always spoke highly of the loving environment you provided her. To everyone at CapitalCare CHOICE Norwood, Thanks, I have been a client of the CHOICE program since April 2010. Everyone is so — Wade (Bud) C. friendly — always smiling and willing to help you. At the nurses’ station, when one nurse leaves the area, another steps in. When To all staff at CapitalCare Strathcona you are new to the program that makes you feel comfortable, as they care about Thank you all for being so good to Elmer and giving such wonderful care while he your well-being. The rest of the staff are the same — ready and willing to answer was with you! any questions and to help you with whatever is needed. I have noticed that they Love, encourage you to participate in programs, but they never force you. That makes — Ann, Janette, Al & Ryan you feel that they respect your feelings. One can talk about anything to any staff and they listen and help with suggestions to make you feel better. To staff on Main AB, CapitalCare Dickinsfield What more can one ask? Even the bus driver makes you feel special. Our family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful and I am very happy and pleased that I belong to CHOICE Norwood. compassionate staff at CapitalCare Dickinsfield Special Care Unit for providing — Mary H. Gladys with support, dignity and medical care for the last two 2 1/2 years of her life. You are all wonderful angels! — The S. family

4 Grandview art instructor honoured

Jo-Ann Rasmussen, art instructor at CapitalCare Grandview, was honoured June 8 with a Minister’s Seniors Service Award for teaching art to residents with dementia and other chronic disabling conditions. The awards are given each year to individual Albertans and organizations for their service and support to seniors in our province. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be awarded the Service to Seniors award,” says Jo-Ann. “It’s wonderful to have that recognition, but for me the real thrill is the residents and the positivity that comes from them.” Jo-Ann started teaching weekly art classes at Grandview twelve years ago. It started with six residents but has increased to 16. With the help of CapitalCare staff and volunteers, Jo-Ann helps residents use different tools to create beautiful works of art. She says art classes improve residents’ self-esteem, increase confidence in their abilities and are lots of fun. Every June, during Seniors’ Week, Jo-Ann organizes an art show to feature the work of the Grandview residents. This was Jo-Ann’s last year teaching at Grandview. As part of her final art show, held June 7 at the long-term care centre, Jo-Ann presented each of the residents’ work and recognized their From left to right: Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta; Jo-Ann Rasmussen, CapitalCare accomplishments over the years. Grandview art instructor and award recipient; The Honourable Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports; and Dave Quest, Chair of the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta and MLA for Strathcona. Jo-Ann received the 2011 Minister’s Seniors Service Award, a Kyla Gaelick, Communications Coordinator, print by Alberta artist Gregg Johnson. CapitalCare Corporate Services Seniors’ Week art shows showcase CapitalCare residents’ talents During Seniors’ Week (June 6-12), CapitalCare Dickinsfield, Grandview and Strathcona held art shows to honour the artwork of residents living in long-term care. Family, friends and supporters gathered to view and purchase works of art created by residents. The art shows also exhibited and sold artwork CapitalCare Foundation extends its gratitude to the by local artists. Proceeds from sales benefit the residents and go toward the continuation of art classes, which provide long-term care residents with a sense of following supporters of Art from the Heart, a show accomplishment, community and creative therapy. Thanks to everyone who made benefiting the art program at CapitalCare Dickinsfield. these shows possible. SawridgePlease Inn Edmontonpresent this South coupon forJanvier 15% off Art your Gallery next purchase (food The Frameonly) Tutor at Creations Dining RoomArtists and ofLounge CapitalCare in the atrium Dickinsfield of the Sawridge Inn Edmonton South, 4235 Gateway Blvd. Larson Juhl Art Supplies Darlene Konduc For reservations call 780-989-4439 or email [email protected] Please present this coupon for 15% off your next purchase (food only) at Creations Dining Room and Lounge in the atrium of the Sawridge Inn Edmonton South, 4235 Gateway Blvd.

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CapitalCare Dickinsfield resident Donna Wood displays two of her paintings for sale at the “Art from the Heart” show at the Sawridge Inn Edmonton South on June 5.

News in brief On June 24, the World Health Organization Vision for an Age-Friendly Edmonton Action Plan. residents and is a great support to the staff,” said (WHO) recognized Edmonton as an “Age- The plan is a framework for improving the lives of Leanna van der Wekken, Coordinator of Volunteer friendly city.” seniors and strengthening senior communities. Services at Lynnwood. Edmonton is one of four Canadian cities in the The City of Edmonton has already “She goes above and beyond in her dedication WHO’s Global Network of age-friendly cities for implemented several initiatives to better support to the residents, their family members and its commitment to providing respect and value to seniors in Edmonton, such as assisted waste our staff.” seniors in the community. collection, support groups and an elder abuse The SAGE awards were held on May 11 at the Seniors are currently the fastest-growing prevention program. Sutton Place Hotel and recognized seniors for segment of the Canadian population. According their contributions to the community. Several to Statistics Canada, seniors are expected to CapitalCare Lynnwood volunteer staff members were in attendance to celebrate comprise 20 percent of Canada’s population in Gerda Christie was nominated for an award at Gerda’s nomination. 2025 as opposed to 13.7 percent in 2006. the 5th annual SAGE awards for her 15 years of Volunteers greatly enhance the quality of life of This is why making Edmonton an age-friendly volunteer experience. the residents. For more information on becoming city has been one of the city’s top priorities. As a Loving Spoonful volunteer, Gerda assists a volunteer at any CapitalCare site, please They teamed up with a number of different residents with mealtime. call Sandra Troughton at 780.371.6553 or email organizations and seniors groups to create the “Gerda has a patient, gentle approach with the [email protected]

5 Seniors’ Week at the centres

Resident Margarita Haracsi, right, and daughter Susan enjoy the beautiful weather at an outdoor social.

McConnell Place West celebrated Seniors’ Week with fun filled events each day. The residents enjoyed a bus tour of the river valley and our beautiful city, a pancake breakfast, a special dance to honor our seniors and an outdoor social party with homemade goodies prepared by our baking Caring Clown, "Dizzy", along with resident Ruth Merrick, right, and son club for everyone to enjoy. Allan Merrick. We even had one of the “Caring Clowns” stop by to do a magic show! Lots of fun, entertainment and tasty treats were much enjoyed by our honored seniors.

Carol MacDonald,, Activities Convenor, McConnell Place West

CapitalCare Dickinsfield Senior of the YearLena Laboucan, centre, celebrates with CapitalCare Strathcona Senior of the Year Larry Kliewer and daughter Stacie Fedick daughter Brenda Laboucan, left,and granddaughter Nicole Sawchyn, right.

Staff and residents of CapitalCare Dickinsfield have awarded the On June 6th, the first ever CapitalCare Strathcona Senior of the Year was 2011 Senior of the Year to Lena Laboucan. awarded to Elder Larry Kliewer. Lena has been a resident of Unit 2C since 1999. She regularly helps out the Senior of the Year goes to the resident who makes a difference in other Elder’s recreation staff by handing out calendars to fellow residents on a monthly basis, lives, positively contributes to the CapitalCare Strathcona community and is and lets staff know if posters or notices need updating. She has a watchful actively involved in day-to-day activities. and protective eye and monitors what happens on the floor, particularly at Larry was awarded Senior of the Year because according to the other Elders, mealtimes. She lets casual staff know what some of the unit routines are when he “lets his light shine and shares it with others,” “praises others on a good job, is they come to work on the floor, and always has a kind word for new faces. encouraging to others and greets new arrivals,” “is thoughtful and kind and will Lena is an avid participant in many of the group activities that are offered by sit and hold the hand of an anxious Elder” and “assists staff in preparing for and recreation. She is very proud of her aboriginal heritage and regularly seeks out cleaning up after activities.” other residents who speak her native tongue of Cree. Larry received flowers and a badge with the title, “CapitalCare Strathcona 2011 Lena has consistently shown herself to be a role model for her peers at Senior of the Year” as well as his name on a plaque that will be hung in the centre. Dickinsfield, and therefore, we are honouring her with this year's Senior of This year’s award was sponsored by the CCS Elder & Family Council. the Year. Heather Rozak, Recreation Therapist, Jan Hrasko, Recreation Therapist, CapitalCare Strathcona CapitalCare Dickinsfield

6 Gilead Charity Golf Classic puts the “fun” in “fundraising”

Supporters of the CapitalCare Foundation’s annual charity golf tournament have come to expect fun and friendship on the links in support of a good cause. This year, golfers left the Links in Spruce Grove June 6 having experienced more thrills than ever before, thanks to a few new surprises generously provided by sponsors. “We wanted to kick it up a notch this year,” says board chairman Ron Sills. “Many golfers have been coming to this event for years and we wanted to provide them with a real quality experience as a thank you for their continued support.” The biggest surprise of the day was the brand new Mercedes-Benz convertible parked on hole #4. Sponsored by Go Auto-Weber Motors, the luxury car would have gone to the first golfer to get a hole-in-one. Despite the fervent efforts of 104 golfers to sink the ball in one stroke, no one drove away with the car. Ron Sills (left), Board of Directors and Golf Committee Chair, and Robin Nicol (right), General Manager Beyond the fabulous prizes to be won, or bought later in the live and silent of Gilead, present a cheque for $43,000 to Iris Neumann (centre), CapitalCare CEO. auctions, technology played its part to add interest (or pressure for some) to this year’s golf tournament. At hole #10, golfers got the chance to analyze their swing, thanks to “See Your Game” high-speed photography sponsored by NorQuest College and Ethan Allen Home Furnishings. By the time golfers returned to the clubhouse, their photos, complete with swing analysis, were printed into an individualized booklet to take home. Another gadget was a GPS camera set up on hole #16 to detect the men’s longest drive of the day. Golfers of all levels enjoyed the food and beverages spread across the course. Fantasyland Hotel set up a kitchen and provided gourmet hot food and desserts, while Boston Pizza served up a variety of specialty pizzas to go with Molson’s beer. Back at the clubhouse, golfers were treated to a steak BBQ, which they enjoyed while Health Minister Gene Zwozdesky auctioned off items including a Joan Healy print, a gourmet dinner for six prepared by a personal chef right in your home and a corporate team-building retreat. At the end of the day, the fun and games raised $43,000. All proceeds go towards dining room renovations at three CapitalCare centres. More photos of the Gilead Charity Golf Classic are on the back page. For more information about the dining room initiative or to donate to this cause, please contact the CapitalCare Foundation at 780.443.2413 or e-mail [email protected]. Winning team, from left to right, Dorlyn Nordin, James Bailey and Jeff Ogden accept prizes with Karen Lachance and Barry Zwueste, winners of the “Most Honest Golfers” award. Kyla Gaelick, Communications Coordinator, CapitalCare Corporate Services

Title Sponsor Hole Co-Sponsors BBQ Reception Sponsor Putting Contest Sponsor Afexa Life Sciences Medical Mart West Varscona & Metterra Hotels on Whyte Alberta Blue Cross Behrends Bronze Cart Sponsor On Course Lunch Sponsor DIALOG Jen Col Construction Russell Food Equipment Exclusive Hole Sponsors Fix All Maintenance Allwest Commercial Furnishings Sterling Elevators See Your Game Sponsors Volunteer Shirt Sponsor Associated Communications Tempo Electrical Contractors NorQuest College NWT Promotions EIL Environmental Services Unisource Ethan Allen Home Furnishings Fantasyland Hotel Whitson Contracting Live Auction Sponsors K-Bro Linen On Course Snack Sponsor CapitalCare Foundation & Chef Cass McCann Melcor Developments Hole in one Sponsors Edible Arrangements — Duggan Joan Healey PCL Construction AON KMG Consulting Raywalt Investors Group Pizza & Beer Tent Sponsor Marriott at River Cree Resort TD Insurance Weber Motors — Go Auto Boston Pizza The Edmonton Journal Western Truck Body

7 Veterans will give returning soldiers a Hero’s Welcome at Run for the Brave

World War II veteran Jack Owen, 93, and other residents of the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans got together in July with children attending the YMCA day care at the centre to prepare a “Hero’s Welcome” for Edmonton-based soldiers returning from Afghanistan. The ribbons will be placed along the race route at this year’s Run for the Brave, which takes place August 27 at the Edmonton Garrison and coincides with the return of soldiers from overseas. In addition to the yellow ribbons bearing messages such as “Welcome Home,” “We missed you,” and “Thank you,” racers will get the chance to sign a poster of a yellow ribbon, which will remain on display at the base when the soldiers arrive. “After serving six years in WWII, from Italy to France and Holland, I remember what a wonderful sense of freedom I felt returning to Canadian soil,” said Jack Owen, who shot down an enemy plane in Sicily in 1943. “These young men and women coming home from Afghanistan need to know Jack Owen, 93, with five-year-old daycare children (from left to right) Melissa, Maakor that we supported their mission overseas and how proud we are of them.” and Emilie prepared a “Hero’s Welcome” for troops returning home from Afghanistan. Jack is one of 10 CapitalCare residents profiled on the Run for the Brave webpage at http://www.capitalcare.net/foundation/heroes.html. Not all of those profiled were soldiers like Jack; some were officers, mechanics, aircraftsmen, instructors, photographers, or wives on the home front. Each one made a difference to the war effort and for that reason they are heroes. This year’s Run for the Brave is August 27, 2011 “Run for the Brave is an event which honours the heroes who live in CapitalCare 9:30 a.m. at the Edmonton Garrison facilities,” said Ron Sills, Chairman of the CapitalCare Foundation. “The Hero’s To register: www.runningroom.com Welcome component of this year’s race is a way for race participants to show their appreciation for all heroes, past and present.” The CapitalCare Foundation’s Run for the Brave, now in its eighth year, is a 10K chip-timed road race with a 5K fun walk and 1K kids’ run, and Name of participant is hosted by CFB Edmonton. In support of this centre: As part of the event, participants get a free pancake breakfast, served up by members of Cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation Tax receipts will be issued for pledges of $25 or more. the military in their famous “flying kitchen”— a Charitable Registration #: 138748835 RR0001 kitchen on wheels used in the field camp. A Phone: 780.448.2413 number of military vehicles such as tanks and fire engines are also on display for people to climb Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy aboard and one lucky racer will win a “Garrison VISA Mastercard AMEX Experience” for four people. This activity-filled Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged day on the military base includes three meals in the mess halls, a round of golf and an afternoon on the shooting range. Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy Participants are encouraged to gather pledges VISA Mastercard in support of their efforts in the race. Prizes AMEX Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged are available for those who collect the highest amount of pledges. Last year, top fundraisers

Anne and Nigel Forge collected $4,180 in pledges Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy and with the support of nearly 200 participants, VISA Mastercard the Foundation raised a total of $20,000 at last AMEX year’s Run. Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged Proceeds from the Run for Brave support

enhancements which bring about an improved Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy quality of life for residents at CapitalCare centres. VISA Mastercard This year, three centres — CapitalCare AMEX Dickinsfield, CapitalCare Grandview, and Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged CapitalCare Lynnwood — are putting funds raised towards dining room renovations. Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy You can support the Run for the Brave by VISA Mastercard registering as a participant and collecting AMEX pledges in support of any CapitalCare centre. Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged Or you pledge your support to someone who is already registered for the event. Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy You can register for the race or pledge your VISA Mastercard support for a racer online through the Running AMEX Room at http://www.events.runningroom.com/ Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged site/?raceId=6793. By participating in this year’s Run for the Brave, Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy you’ll be giving veterans past and present a Hero’s VISA Mastercard Welcome and showing them your appreciation for AMEX their service to us. Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged

Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services Name Phone Cash Cheque Credit Card # Exp. Date mm/dd/yy VISA Mastercard AMEX Address City Prov. Postal Code Total Pledged

8 Donors

We are very grateful to the following

Donors for their contributions to the needs of CapitalCare residents and clients from April 1 to June 30, 2011.

Abenojar, Charity Boyarski, John Dick, Bernice Gauthier, Helen Alberta Blue Cross Brady, Margaret Dick, G. D. Gignac, Margaret Alexander, Gerald Bray, Gordon Bray, Donna Dick, Yvette Gilchrist, Barbara J. Alford, Bernice Brooks, Cliff Dietz, Brenda Gilead Alberta ULC Allen, Jean H. Allen, Lloyd W. Brown, Marjorie Dirksen, Peter Dirksen, Christine Glasser, Patricia Allwest Commercial Furnishings Bruce, Joyce May Dobslaw, Sophie Glockler, John Glockler, Mavis Anchoris, Teresita Brzezowski, Walter Docherty, Betty Lou Gluza, Mieczyslawa Anderson, Elizabeth Buck, Helen Don Neil Charity Golden Eagles Hockey Club Andrews, Eileen Burns, Garry Burns, Gene Douglas, Marie Gooz, Eva Arkinstall, Doug Butcher, Albert Downey, Kenneth Downey, Grace Gorash, Jack Gorash, Barbara Armitage, Ardina Calder, Frank Drewniak, Selma Gorman, Caroline E. Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Cameron, Keith Cameron, Sharon Drisner, Francine Goth, Greg Goth, Peggy Association #3 LA Campbell, Garith Dryden, Peter W. Govenlock, Al W. Govenlock, Judy Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans Campell, Grant Campbell, Fannie Duebel, Thorsten Greenwood, Elaine Strathcona Unit 99 CapitalCare Lynnwood Auxiliary Duff, Richard Duff, Donna Greer, James Greer, Diana Ashokan, Lolita Carleton, William Carleton, Doris Dufferin Peel Speech & Guenther, Barbara Ashton, Dale Language Department Case, Phyllis Gulinosky, Josephine Associated Communications Inc. Dukart, Joyce Castledowns Village Social Club Guzzo, Anna Aylwin, Roy Aylwin, Thelma Dyer, Bill Chahley, Valerie Guzzo, Battista Bader, Audrey Eberhardt, Eva Chapman, Doreen A. Guzzo, Ida Bailey, Abigail Eberhardt, Ezra Chervinski, Terry Haas, Daniel Starr, Nykie Baines, Douglas Baines, Frances Edmonton Coin Vending Ltd. Ciavaglia, Gina Hafso, Stan Barg, Philip Barg, Shirley Edmunds, F. Elizabeth Ciavaglia, Robert Ciavaglia, Carolyn Hamdon, Juska Barker, Ken Barker, Shirley Edmunds, Janet Clarke, Edith May Hammond, Linda Bathgate, Catherine Eglinski, D.Dwight Clarke, Howard Thom-Clarke, Mavis Hampson, Maurice Beaton, Joyce E. EIL Environmental Services Clayton, Richard C. Hanlon, Linda Beaudry, Normand Beaudry, Priscilla Elliott, Robert Elliott, Debbie Coglan, L. Jean Haracsi, Margarita Bedry, Shirley A. Ellis, Roberta Cohen, Minni Harbour Safety Consulting Beedle, John Erhardt, Margaret Colomb, Matthew Colomb, Deborah Harrison, Laura D. Behrends Bronze Inc. Erickson, Randy Commandeur, Teresa Hart, Grace Behrens, Fred Erskine, Hilda Cornelius, John Hashim, Saraad Bell, W. Alan ESC Automation Cornely, Mary Havaruk, Tony Havaruk, Muriel Benson, Ronald Benson, Maureen Fantasyland Hotel Corporate Registry Hawaruk, Anton Hawaruk, Muriel Bertelsen, Ruth Federuk, Anne County Clothes-Line Foundation Hawkins, Doris Bertles, Frances Fedor, Brian Craig, William Hawley, Dawn Bezo, Clarence Bezo, Violet Fedun, Mary Crane, Helen Hayes, John Hayes, Lucy Biasini, Joe Ferguson, Mavis Creusot, Jean HD Supply Canada — Bilyk, Anne Fergusson, Jean Facilities Maintenance Cunningham, Theresa Bilyk, Joseph Bilyk, Caren Fischbuch, Jean Hearne, Patrick Hearne, Elsie A. Currey, Viola Bindery Overload Fix All Maintenance Helmers, Henri Curt Vos Professional Corporation Binkowski, Carl Flett, Lorna Henderson, Gertraud Curthoys, Gerald Birrell, Margaret Flynn, Maureen Herchuk, Myrtle Dalleave, Judith Blanchard, Mark Blanchard, Gail Foley, Doris Hermanutz, Marilyn Damberger, Lynn Bley, Donald Forcade, E.Sybil Herndon, Beverly Darcovich, Isabelle Bochinski Podiatry Inc. Forge, Nigel Forge, Anne Herrmann, Corrie Davis, Katie Boettcher, Albert Forsyth, Maureen Hill, Ken Hill, Tracy Davis, Perry Bokenfohr, Margaret Forsyth, Philomena Ho, Jeanne Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd. Boren, Beverley A. Freeman, Elwyn Hobbs, Lee Dei, Roger R. Bosch, Pauline Freeman, Esther Hobbs, Sandra Demers, Real Demers, Blandine Bossio, Mary French, Alice Hodgson, Brian Dhieu, Garang Boyarski, Anne Gauf, Eileen M. Hohol, Albert Dr. DIALOG

9 Donors

Holubowich, F. Holubowich, G. Kubish, Norman Kubish, Eleanor McClung, Kelly Oilund, Carl Hood, Scott Lakeland Park Operating McColl, E. Madge Oliver, John T. Condominium Corp. Hoover, Cherly Lynn McCracken, Ross McCracken, Karin Oman, Joyce Lalonde, Sharon Hopchin, Elizabeth McCreedy, W.G. Opalinski, Michael Lamarche, Ivan Lamarche, Cecile Howell, Jim Howell, Jackie McCullough, Jean Orenstein, Elizabeth Lamb, Audrey Hrabec, Sonia McLeod, William Ouellet, Irene Laviolette, Jim Hubbard, Roy McMullen, Maria Oxley, David Oxley, Joyce Lazarenko, Sargey Lazarenko, Olivia Hughes-Juneau, Ali McMurray, Robert McMurray, Shirley Panteluk, Morris Panteluk, Helen Lednicka, Agnesa Hull, Mary McNally Composite High School Pappas, Irene Lee, Melvin Lee, Kathleen Hunsley, Gary F. Hunsley, Judy K. Medical Mart West Pappe, Mossie A. Legaarden, Chester Hunter, Harry Melchior, Rosemary Paradis, Gilbert Paradis, Myrtle Lehay, Sandy Ilnicki, Karol Ilnicki, Josephine Meloche, Marie Parsons, Nicki Leirdal, Jenny Imacro Inc. Memorial Composite Paulgaard, Olea Lemmon, Jane Science Department Inglis, D. Ian Inglis, Carol A. Pawlick, Elizabeth Lepinay, Anne Merrick, Ruth Iskiw, Alice Pawlikowski, Margaret Levites, Edward Merrifield, Betty Jackson, Edward Jackson, Winnie PCL Construction Management Lewis, Evelyn G. Lewis, Gordon W. Mikella, Mary Janes, Niko Pearce, Dianne Leyshon, Michael Leyshon, Yvonne Milke, Norm S. Milke, Doris L. Dr. Jarvis, Lois Pelensky, Maureen Lipinski, A. Eugenia Millennium EMS Solutions Ltd. Jaycock, H. William Perrier, Harry Perrier, Marion Litven, George Litven, Anne S. Miller, Ian Jen-Col Construction Ltd. Petersen, Irene Locke, Ralph E. Locke, Florence E. Miller, Stephen Johnson, Elizabeth Petterson, Arthur Petterson, Ellen Lockert, Carol Mills, Lawrence Johnson, Lloyd Johnson, Eleanor Phoenix Insurance Group Long, Margaret Minogue, Shirley Edmonton Inc. Johnson, Mary A. Lord, Chris Dr. Lord, Cecilie Mitchell, James Mitchell, Joyce Pilling, Ron Johnson, Trenton Johnson, Lori Lumague, Julieta Mitchell, Wayne Pineo, Juliana Johnston, Jean Lundell, Allan E. Lundell, Donna Mjolsness, Lorris Plehwe, Horst Jones, Alice Lutic, Lloyd Lutic, Margaret Morton, Vera Podloski, Elizabeth Jones, Elaine Lutness, Vernon Mucha, Alex Poeter, Gordon Poeter, Lynn Jones, Terri MacDonald, Daniel MacDonald, Brenda Mucha, Alice Poirier, Irene Kabedi, Astride MacDonald, Margaret Sheila Murray, Helen Pollard, Patricia Kaiser, Suzanna MacGregor, Bruce MacGregor, Audrey Murrie, Shirley Pon, Wing Pon, Mary Kalyn, Mary Maclennan, Ruth the Estate of Myers, Stanley M. Porter, Gloria M. Shelley, Doreen Karpoff, Allen Karpoff, Betty MacMillan, Andrew Nagel, Rebecca Myronick, Cliff Myronick, Theresa Primmer, Charles W. K-Bro Linen Systems Inc. MacTavish, Craig MacTavish, Debbie Nahulak, Steve Proudfoot, Reina Keaschuk, Kathryn Madill, Christina Napora, Nancy Prouty, Harold Prouty, Barbara Keen, Victoria Madsen, Mary Madsen, Julius Naundorf, Clara Purves, Keith Purves, Patricia Keller, Andy Madu, Margaret Nazarchuk, Walter L. Quigley, Evangeline Kennedy, Reta I. Mah, Jeneva Nelson, Clair Racich, Candace Kinasewich, Robert Kinasewich, Donna Mair, Alma Nelson, Fredrick Nelson, Barbara Raines, Josephine King, E. King, D. Maltais, Beatrice Nero, Umilta Rakochey, Ernest Dr. Rakochey, Emelia Kirby, Catherine Marchesin, Silvia Nettrouer, Ruby Randall, Rosemarie Klassen, Olive Markham, Brent Markham, Diane Neumann, Iris M. Bunzenmeyer, Terry Raywalt Construction Co. Ltd. Klotz, Hazel Marsden, Lillian Nickel, Wilma Rea, Dee Knechtel, Barbara Martin, Myrne Nicol, Robin Realiza, Jose Ramon Kolanchey, John Kolanchey, Shirley Mason, Fred Nielsen, Kenneth Nielsen, Carolyn Redberger, Wilma Kolewaski, Bernie Kolewaski, Betty Mason, Patricia Nimeck, Evelyn Reddington, Doris Korbisser, Anton Korbisser, Jeanne Match, Brian Nix, Floyd Nix, Raffaela Reedman, Phil Reedman, Ruby Korrall, Wendy Mate, Winnie Nordin, Dorlyn Rees, Dennis Rees, Stella Kortbeek, Johan Kortbeek, Maria Maxwell, Elizabeth Nordstrom, Carl Nordstrom, Marlene Reirson, Lorraine Kotch, Reginald Kotch, Marjorie McBain, A. Ross NorQuest College Relf, Richard Kozak, Donna McCallum, Richard McCallum, Lorna Nuthack, Joachim Nuthack, Judith Reynolds, Penny Kozak, Henry McClelland, Richard C. McClelland, O’Connor, James O’Connor, Barbara Rizos, Lucile Kozak, Peter Joan F. 10 Donors

Donors

Robanchuk, Alice Sierras Social Club Tarasuk, William Ward, Lois Roberge, Pierre Sills, Ron Sills, Judith Taylor, William Ware, Jean Robertson, Jean Dr. Sims, Barbara TD Commercial Banking Warnock, Mary Rolof, Fred Rolof, Ruth Sinclair, Diane TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Warren, Gerry E. Warren, R. Edna Rotary Club of West Edmonton Sinclair, Grant Tempo Alberta Electrical Contractors Watt, J. Co. Ltd. Royal Canadian Legion Bashaw Sintenis, Ingo Weekes, Mary Aileen the Estate of Branch #38 Tertzakian, Gerard Dr. Tertzakian, Sivalingham, Paramalingam Weissenborn, Hans Weissenborn, Inge Arpine L. Royal Canadian Legion Ex. Service Sivalingham, Kanchana Wells, William F. Wells, Joan Women Branch #215 The Dianne & Irving Kipnes Foundation Sivc-Ditkov, Pava Werff Automotives Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway The Met Agency Inc. Skinner, Howard Branch #175 LA Werth, Lillian Thiessen, Abraham Thiessen, Barbara Sleen, Orville Sleen, Dianne Royal Canadian Legion Spruce Grove Wessen, Jessie Thompson, Noreen Thompson, Pat Branch #281 LA Sloane, Elizabeth J. Wevill, Frances Thomson, Alan Dr. Royal Canadian Legion Strathcona Smillie, Doreen Whalen, Laura Branch #150 LA Thomson, Brian Thomson, Josephine Smith, David A. Smith, Mary L. White, Lorene Russell Food Equipment Thuillier, Erma Smith, Russell Wichuk, Karen Ryder, Lily Thurston, Gerry Smith, Susan Wiens, Hilma Saccomanno, Maria M. Tolton, Leah Smok, Margaret Wilkinson, Bruce Dr. Wilkinson, Myrna Sadownyk, Ken Sadownyk, Janice Topline Signs Snow, Patricia Williamson, Garry Salamandick, Josephine Toporiwski, Carol Sobkow, Walter Wilson, Christine Salembier, Gordon A. Salembier, Julie Torres, Aila Soch, Reinhardt Wilson, Peter D. Wilson, Cynthia Sawka, Anne Trimac Transportation Services Inc. Spicer, Barbara Thurston, Irene Winton, Cecilia Winton, Paul Scarpelli, Anna Troughton, Sandra Spilchen, William Spilchen, Anne Woldemichael, Azeb Scarpelli, Mario Scarpelli, Gina Turner, Barbara St. Albert Protestant Schools — District Wood, James Wood, Janet Schaefer, Mark Gulliford, Debra Office Staff Turner, Jim Turner, Elizabeth Woodhead, Una Schaefer, Sherry Schaefer, David Stanley, Jean Tymchuk, Eddie Tymchuk, Melanie Woodward, Richard Schauer, Bill Stannard, Lloyd Stannard, Eileen Unisource Canada Inc. Woodward, Alexandra Scheelar, Mariette Starr, Murray Starr, F. Ruth United Nurses of Alberta Wray, Lillian Scheidl, Gladys Steadman, Bob Zarski, Gloria Univar Canada Ltd. Wyatt, Glenda Schellenberg, Norma Steadman, John Steadman, Evelyn Van Andel, Case Van Andel, Margaret Yaniw, Nancy Schick, Lilian M. Schick, Sidney B. Stelfox, Andrea Van Dieken, Anky Younie, David Schmitz, Peter R. Schmitz, Doreen E. Sterling Elevators Services Corporation Van Hecke, Cec Van Hecke, Judy Yurkiw, Marshall Schneider, Lorraine Stevenson, Linda Van Hecke, Ernie Van Hecke, Pat Zabiuk, Marguerite Schwalfenburg, Leonie Stewart, Mark Varvis, Vivian Zaboroski, Stan Scott, Eleanor Stiksma, Tenie Verburgh, Claudia Zimmer, Marjorie Sharek, Paul Sharek, Virginia Strain, Kathleen Vetro, Paul Vetro, Judy Zomer, Eve Sharun, Christie Stratkotter, Willi Stratkotter, Hildegard Wade, Donald W. Wade, Gladys Zuk, Alvina Shechosky, Shirley Strauss, Joseph the Estate of Wade, Elizabeth Shelenko, Vera Strilchuk, Rebecca Wahlstrom, Allan H. Wahlstrom, Gwen Please note: Some names may not Sherman, Sandra M. Stromsmoe, Keith Wai, Wayne appear due to postal delay Sherwood Park (Breakfast) Lions Club Sturges, Jack Sturges, Jean Walker, Todd Walker, Arlene Shyry, Vivian Suwa, Betty Warawa, Eleanor

Please contact us with any changes to your Welcome… name or changes to your mailing address by: … to all new residents, families, staff, volunteers and donors who have joined 6th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 3M9 CapitalCare since the last Tel. 780.448.2413 issue of the People and Fax 780.496.7148 [email protected] Progress newsletter.

11 Donations received In Memory of In Celebration and Memory Rose-Marie from April 1 to June 3o, 2011 Zaboroski

Hugh Chesworth Martha Kormysh Stan Zaboroski dances with his wife Muriel Ciavaglia Harry Krasowski Rose at McConnell Place North in 2004. When Rose passed away Jack Cook Victor Lalonde in March of 2008, the Foundation Kathleen Cook Charles Lee received $730 in her memory. Since Eric Cotton Sr. Daryl Livingston then, Stan has donated $1,730 to MPN and continues to volunteer Ron Couture Esther Matchum and dance with residents of the Gerald Curthoys Philomena McNeil dementia care centre. Glenna Doan John Merrifield Kay Faulder Jimmy Miles Donna Fuhr Mary Miller George Gallimore Jim Mills Maria Grever Bill Montgomery Albert Schauer Dorothy Voll Santa Eugenia Guzzo Neville Nero Irma Sintenis Howard Williamson Olga Harafinski Anita Oluk Harcourt “Toby” Smith Gerda Wunstorf Dmetro Hunchak Robert Oppelt Shirley Stack Lorne Kaiser May Peterson Floyd Stelter Please note: Some names may not appear due to postal delay Jennie Kansky Melville Rankin Jennifer Stewart Marian Kay James Ritchie Daisy Tayles

Sylvano Bruno brings to the board a CapitalCare Foundation Directors background in business management Introducing James Morrissey and Sylvano Bruno and sales, and a well-rounded knowledge of the construction The CapitalCare Foundation and marketing skills and a community industry. In addition to running a operates with a dedicated volunteer perspective. In each issue of the successful Edmonton-based business, board. Board members bring a wide p&p newsletter, we will profile some of Sylvano has been a long-time member range of experience and perspectives the board members. of the Knights of Columbus, and to the Foundation, including business has supported many charitable organizations including the Ukrainian Foundation for College Education, James Morrissey is the owner and Club Calabria Heritage Association, principal of the met agency, an and the Christmas Bureau of advertising and graphic design Edmonton. He is a great asset to the studio in Edmonton. He has over 15 CapitalCare Foundation! years experience leading advertising campaigns for the health care and education sectors, the insurance Sylvano Bruno industry and all levels of government. James was born in Montreal and educated in Ontario. He is a graduate of the Communications and Advertising Accredited Professional Cooking Up (CAAP) program and teaches visual communications part-time in a federally-funded entrepreneur program. He is a past board Quality of Life James Morrissey member of the Advertising Club of BBQ sauce and seasoning salt on sale now Edmonton and has quickly become an active board member with the CapitalCare Foundation. The Auxiliaries at CapitalCare Dickinsfield, Lynnwood, and Grandview have launched new summer BBQ products. The Honey Garlic flavored BBQ sauce ($9.50 Help us go green. Subscribe to the for 355 ml) adds a great taste to steaks, pork p&p newsletter online. and chicken. The All Purpose Seasoning Salt You’ll get all the same great news ($8.50 for 8 oz) is made with sea salt and faster, and we’ll save on the cost to includes garlic and paprika for use with meat, print and mail the newsletter. grilled vegetables, or flavored cheese breads. 6th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue The BBQ sauce and seasoning spice are on Edmonton, AB T5J 3M9 Contact the CapitalCare sale at the CCD, CCL and CCG tuck/gift Foundation to change Tel. 780.448.2413 shops. Proceeds from sales go toward dining your subscription. [email protected] room renovations at the three sites.

12 Lobsterfest nets over $16K for CCS Lynnwood Auxiliary donates wheelchair washer

From left to right: Carol Reimer, Auxiliary Treasurer and Iris Lauman, Auxiliary President

On May 3, the CapitalCare Lynnwood Auxiliary presented us with a cheque CapitalCare Strathcona administrator Brian Match drives up the bids in the Lobsterfest live auction April 30. for $9,995 for a wheelchair washer. It takes approximately five minutes per cycle to wash a wheelchair and can do between 10 to 12 wheelchairs in one hour. It is significantly easier for the staff to use and starts the cleaning at a CapitalCare Strathcona raised push of a button. The staff no longer has to scrub down each wheelchair as th $16,500 in proceeds from the 14 annual the washer does such a thorough cleaning. It has been a wonderful addition Maritime Lobsterfest held April 30 in to the centre! conjunction with the Sherwood Park Rotary Club. Leanna van der Wekken, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Over 400 people attended the event CapitalCare Lynnwood which included a lobster or prime rib dinner, a silent and live auction and dancing to the music of “Hardly a Band.” Items available in the live auction included a dare devil flying experience, accommodations in Arizona and an outdoor La-Z-Boy conversation set. Along with the live auction, there was a silent auction with over 145 items. Proceeds raised by CapitalCare Strathcona will be used for enhancements to improve the quality of life for Elders such as: • Modifications of existing bathing rooms • Accessible enhanced outdoor courtyards • Specialized equipment such as lifts, Broda Chairs and shower commodes We would like to thank all of those who supported our fundraiser, especially Associated Communications, Brownlee LLP, Telus and We Care.

Evangeline Quigley, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, CapitalCare Strathcona

Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Sherwood Park Branch, donated $12,000 April 27 towards the purchase of six overhead lifts for CapitalCare Strathcona’s Cranberry Cottage. From left to right: Bruce Meldrum, John Bowerman, Brian Match, Hank Penner, Erving Benjtorf

13 Xbox Kinect brings fun and fitness to residents at four centres Residents of McConnell Place North have a new hobby — bowling! And they don’t have to leave the building to play. Thanks to a donated Xbox Kinect system, residents can go virtual bowling anytime they like. On June 7, The Golden Eagles Men’s Hockey Club presented a $5,000 cheque to the CapitalCare Foundation for the purchase of Xbox Kinect consoles and games at CapitalCare Dickinsfield, Kipnes Centre for Veterans and McConnell Place West and North. The hockey club members wanted to provide a new way for long-term care residents to stay mentally and physically active. Stephanie Sprysak Xbox Kinect allows the human player to control the on-screen avatar with just their body. The games are physically McConnell Place North resident Stephanie Sprysak, 100, demonstrates Xbox Kinect bowling. and mentally stimulating, but simple enough for all ages to enjoy since it uses an infrared sensory system to detect body movement. “Xbox Kinect is so much easier for the elders than the Wii as there are no controllers,” says Sherri Bessette, Activities Convenor at McConnell Place North. Those with dementia can especially benefit from the game system. With visually-appealing graphics and the need for physical movement, the Kinect games can help residents maintain physical and mental abilities, such as hand-eye coordination, balance and memory.

Kyla Gaelick, Communications Coordinator, CapitalCare Corporate Services

Family donates patio furniture to KCV in memory of dad

From left to right: CapitalCare Dickinsfield Administrator Betty Kolewaski and McConnel Place North Activities Convenor Sherri Bessette accept a cheque for $5,000 from the Golden Eagles Men’s Hockey Club on June 7. Autographed guitars raffled at CCN to raise funds for music therapy

Music therapy at end-of-life is an important resource for patients and their families. The music therapy program at CapitalCare Norwood Palliative Hospice is The Strauss Family run completely on donations and grants. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17 residents, families and supporters came together for a tea Guitar raffles are one party to celebrate the first official function on the rooftop garden and solarium way to raise funds to at the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans. support the program. With a picture of their dad displayed on a table, To date $5,050 has the family of the late Joe Strauss — a former been raised. resident who passed away before the project Laurie and Sylvia could be completed — reminisced about him and Mills of Calgary won his passion for project. His family donated $10,000 this arctic white Squire in his memory towards the purchase of patio From left to right: Sylvia and Laurie Mills Bullet Stratocaster furniture. Veteran Joe Watt — who cut the ribbon guitar signed by more at the official opening September 24, 2010— and than 35 musicians including Johnny Winter, Lucille Starr and Don Felder on his family, also made a generous donation for May 17. finishing décor and lighting fixtures. The next raffle prize will be a vintage Harmony Wondertone archtop guitar signed by mucisians including the Doobie Brothers. Deborah Melanson, Tickets for the November 18 draw are on sale now at CapitalCare Norwood Community Services Coordinator, reception, or call the Palliative Hospice at 780.496.3251. CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans Joe Watt Claudette Williams, Care Manager, CapitalCare Norwood Palliative Hospice

14 Tommy Banks plays first piano concert at Grandview

jazz pianist and Senator Tommy Banks entertained residents and familes at the CapitalCare Grandview auditorium June 8 for its first-ever concert on a new grand piano. The Rotary Club of Edmonton West donated the $32,000 Yamaha grand piano on February 18. The concert included a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, speeches and refreshments. A video of the piano concert is available on YouTube at http://bit.ly/kHtvtY

Kyla Gaelick, Communications Coordinator, CapitalCare Corporate Services Rotary Club of Edmonton West’s Jerome Martin, left, and Mike Ryan, third from the left, with Tommy Banks, and Maureen Flynn, right, Administrator CapitalCare Grandview.

On May 5, CapitalCare Norwood residents from unit 2AMP celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a Piñata Party. Resident Bob Johnston (shown here) and many other residents took turns trying to break the piñata.

On June 8, CapitalCare Lynnwood’s 2PP residents were visited by many exotic animals including an albino hedgehog, a pygmy chameleon, a tree frog, a cockatoo and a turtle, thanks to Melinda from “Zoo 2 U.” Resident William Bohoslawec holds a bearded dragon on his lap.

Kids bring hope to Dickinsfield residents

Twice a month, since 1995, CapitalCare Dickinsfield and grade six students from Katherine Therrien Elementary School get together for activities which focus on the theme of hope. Some of these activities have included scavenger hunts for items of hope, hope charades, hope Scattergories, and craft projects of a hopeful nature. Watching the relationships evolve between partners through the school year is inherently rewarding. The students learn about the life experiences of the residents, they develop insight on what life is like with a disability, and how to nourish hope in themselves and instill it with others. The residents enjoy the enthusiasm, spontaneity and energy that the students bring. Resident Elvie Boyles takes part in the Hope Kids program and is looking forward to the program starting up again in the fall. “It gives the students an important life lesson and an opportunity to pitch in and help others,” says Boyles. “With my medical condition, there are many things I can’t do for myself, but one thing that I still can do is share my gift as a storyteller. Hope Kids allows me to do this.”

CapitalCare Dickinsfield resident Elvie Boyles, left, does arts & crafts with grade six student and Hope Jan Hrasko, Recreation Therapist, kid Brenden Knight, right. CapitalCare Dickinsfield

15 Communication key to managing increasing expectations

Ethel Ethics attended a conference titled Great choice — are avoided and at times conflicts may occur. Expectations on June 16. Speakers and panelists discussed the Another challenge health care workers face is attempting issues of technology in health care, diminishing resources and, to provide the best care for the individual while considering as the title suggests, expectations of residents/patients and the greater good of the general public. Autonomy and their families and our challenge as health care workers trying equal treatment is encouraged in all areas of health care, to meet these expectations. however the dilemma becomes at what cost to the rest of In her presentation, physician and ethicist Sister Nuala the population? Kenny used the phrase “to infinity and beyond”— a phrase she For example, an 86-year-old man with multiple illnesses is in Ethel Ethics borrowed from the Toy Story movies — to describe how people the final stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He feel about health care. has not discussed his end-of-life wishes with his family and is With media reports about advancements in technology, now in an ICU bed receiving optimum treatment, despite the people no longer think about dying or expect to die. They fact that continued care will only prolong the man’s journey expect to be cured. towards eventual death. However, dying is the most sure thing that will happen since, Meanwhile a 20-year-old who has been in a motor vehicle sometimes, even the best technology and medications cannot accident is being treated in the ER and is unable to be fix what ails us. admitted to the ICU because there are no beds. Another speaker, an intensivist and anesthesiologist at a In an ideal world, the 86-year-old would have written a local hospital, spoke about the challenges health care teams personal directive and let his family know what treatment, if face, including a feeling of broken trust the public seems any, he would have wanted at the end of life. If he had chosen to have developed towards the health care system and the to forego treatment, the 20-year-old would receive the life- professionals who work in it. saving care the ICU is able to provide. With increasing demand for services and decreasing Finally, the most difficult challenge health care staff face resources, people are questioning wait times, availability of comes from our own instinctive compassion for patients and services and even the type of general care they are receiving. families. We suffer with our patients and invest a lot of time, A lack of communication appears to be at the heart of thought and care in their health and well-being. this mistrust. In our desire to help them through their difficult times, we When there are fewer resources, the time spent talking, sometimes take their suffering personally. It is challenging and caring and building relationships with patients and families is at times morally distressing to maintain good relationships sacrificed. Without these relationships the discussions about while remaining objective and open to some of the decisions end-of-life care and wishes become difficult and we tend to that are being made around the care of the patient. avoid them. So important discussions to determine practical Good communication needs to occur between health care goals of care with the resident and their families — for staff and families in order to pursue the best for the patient example, is tube feeding an option or is a ventilator the best and the greater good of all.

Message from Honourable Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports For over 45 years, CapitalCare has been committed to Together, with communities around the province and with providing compassionate care and dignity for all residents and organizations such as CapitalCare, we are working to prevent clients. These are values I truly believe in. and end the abuse of seniors and vulnerable citizens in It is very disheartening to know that up to 10 percent of our province. seniors are victims of elder abuse. This is unacceptable. All For more information on the act, the strategy on elder seniors and all Albertans deserve to be respected and to feel abuse, and other activities my ministry and the Government safe in their homes and in their communities. of Alberta are involved in to prevent abuse of vulnerable That is why, in November 2010, I released Addressing Albertans, please visit www.seniors.alberta.ca. Elder Abuse in Alberta: A Strategy for Collective Action. The strategy is a plan to prevent and address elder abuse. Mary Anne Jablonski It is anchored to four key goals: improved awareness, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports skilled service providers, protective laws and policies, and Summer 2011 Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister, coordinated community responses. Seniors and Community Supports The strategy calls on all sectors of society to work collectively to eliminate elder abuse, and to support victims. Government cannot address this challenging issue alone. Organizations, communities and individual citizens must all play their part. As we work together to end elder abuse, it is critical that all those involved are aware of the important acts in place to protect vulnerable Albertans. The Protection for Persons in Care Act helps to prevent abuse of Albertans who receive care or support services from publicly-funded service providers by requiring service providers to take all possible precautions Your turn… to prevent abuse from happening. The act also requires that We want to hear from you. all suspected abuse be reported — not reporting abuse is What are your questions? an offence. Please send your questions to:

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16 Spotlight on Innovation

TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION STATEMENT, “We are leaders in innovative and compassionate care, supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the people we serve,” CapitalCare recognizes the creative ideas and methods that produce significant change in the environment for clients, residents, participants or patients; families, volunteers, suppliers, visitors, staff and physicians. Each centre or campus, including the CHOICE and Community Programs and Corporate Services, submits its choice for an innovation based on the following criteria: • Provides creative ideas, methods or techniques that have a lasting benefit. • Creates a positive change through the innovation. • Achieves a cost or time saving or generates revenue. • Invents unique solutions to problems. • Improves the quality of life or environment. Many CapitalCare centres have adopt-a-garden programs. Please inquire with activities The innovation is made into a short movie and shown on the evening of the convenors and recreation therapists about how you can get involved. annual Employee Awards. The movies provide insight into the thinking behind the innovation and the questions innovators asked along the way to making the idea a reality. CapitalCare Strathcona — Garden Revitalization Project CapitalCare Dickinsfield— Snoezelen Therapy The courtyard gardens had become neglected over time and overgrown. The At CapitalCare we strive to improve the quality of life for our elders/residents. Last success of Adopt-a-Garden programs at other CapitalCare sites sparked the year, Dickinsfield’s Auxiliary generously donated $10,000 towards the purchase idea of the Garden Revitalization Project. With the Eden philosophy in mind, the of Snoezelen carts. Snoezelen refers to a collection of multi-sensory devices used team discussed the importance of involving families, elders, volunteers and staff in to stimulate, relax, calm or energize. Snoezelen therapy offers the individual a maintain the gardens. The idea was to encourage and support people to choose comfortable and tranquil environment where they may be able to experience a garden to be responsible for year-round. Annual, perennial, vegetable gardens and control a variety of sensory experiences. Research shows that residents were all developed and existing shrubs and rose bushes were also adopted. Some with dementia who exhibit acting-out behaviours may be doing so as a result of gardens will carry over to the next year, be redeveloped or expanded on, and their impaired ability to communicate verbally. Because Snoezelen does not rely new gardeners will be able to get involved each spring. This innovation reduced on verbal communication, it offers an alternative method for these residents to the mountain of work that needed to be done by everyone, and instead created a express themselves. sense of accomplishment by people who enjoy gardening or being outside and a feeling of community within the entire centre. CapitalCare Grandview — Outdoor maintenance Snow removal used to be done by a contracted service provider, leading to high CHOICE — Morning reports costs and some dissatisfaction with slow response times. As a cost saving measure, The CHOICE interdisciplinary teams at Dickinsfield, Norwood and Mental the maintenance manager recommended purchasing equipment and hiring a Health work together in partnership to provide coordinated care to the clients person to remove snow and perform lawn maintenance at the centre. A tractor accessing the care beds at the CHOICE Dickinsfield site. To coordinate care was purchased and an outdoor maintenance worker was hired. The new outdoor among the three sites, a system of morning reports was introduced. Each morning maintenance worker is also available to perform maintenance functions indoors Dickinsfield and Norwood teams have a conference call to determine the care bed when he is not needed outside. This innovation has proven to be a very successful requirements for the day. In addition, the teams provide an update on the status of move fiscally and has also increased manpower at Grandview. the clients staying in the care bed area. The Norwood or Mental Health teams may need to admit a client to Dickinsfield’s care bed for treatment or post operative CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans — Rooftop Garden care, respite care or to await placement for alternate level of care as the client The Edmonton Royal Canadian Legions, Ladies Auxiliary Association donated is no longer able to manage at home in the community. Team members work $80,000 to have a rooftop garden built at the Kipnes Centre for the enjoyment of together to share information, expertise and provide client care. residents. However, the rooftop was too hot to be enjoyed by residents in summer and too cold to use in other seasons. The centre decided to build a rooftop CapitalCare Lynnwood — SCOPE Research Project solarium with an overhang to cover the patio so that it could be enjoyed in the SCOPE stands for Safer Care for Older Persons (in residential) Environment. It is a spring, summer and fall. The project took a few years of fundraising and was two-year study (2010-2012) funded by Health Canada and involves eight nursing hampered by construction delays, but finally opened in the fall of 2010. homes in Alberta and British Columbia. The purpose of SCOPE is to test a quality improvement (QI) model with the goal of improving the safety and quality of care Corporate Services — Disaster Response / Contingency Planning to elderly Canadians living in nursing homes, and to improve the quality of work In 2010, Disaster Response / Contingency Plans were standardized across life for frontline caregivers in nursing homes. The study involves frontline teams the organization. This involved collaboration between fire marshals, disaster (primarily health care aides) to use QI methods to implement new knowledge and response leads at the centres and Corporate Services. The challenge was to best practices into direct patient care. ensure the plans were consistent across the organization, while nonetheless Two units at Lynnwood are involved in two separate initiatives, one on pain, the being individualized enough to reflect the specific needs of each site. Prior to the other on behaviour management. By working directly with health care aides, the revision of these plans, CapitalCare had Disaster Response / Contingency Plans intent is to increase their understanding of research based care, while providing which were distinct and apart from the Incident Command System, a process opportunities for team collaboration. for coordination of activities during a disaster/emergency situation. The plans were revised to include the Incident Command System language, vests, and processes. The end result was standardized, integrated, and comprehensive plans, individualized for each site.

CapitalCare Norwood — The Roam Alert System In CapitalCare, over 70% of our residents experience some degree of dementia and it is important for us to ensure their surroundings are safe and comfortable. Often times, a resident with dementia may experience the symptom of elopement — a desire to leave the building to find their previous home. In the past, assisting a resident experiencing elopement had its challenges as the technology available centered on lights and noise alarms and could be disturbing to a person with dementia. Today, a more state-of-the-art system is available to keep residents safe. With the Roam Alert system, a small bracelet is placed on the resident’s wrist and when elopement happens, the exit locks, a silent alarm is sent to the unit, and staff have time to assist the resident back onto the unit. Roam Alert promotes a more peaceful environment for the resident while improving safety. Members of the Edmonton Royal Canadian Legions, Ladies Auxiliary Association enjoy the rooftop garden and solarium at the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans.

17 Scholarship helps mom become nurse

Three years ago, Lynette Drouin was a stay-at-home mom with no health care experience. Thanks to a CapitalCare Foundation scholarship and a fast- track approach to training nurses for the continuing care sector, Lynette is now working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the same facility where she took her training. CapitalCare Dickinsfield is home to 275 people who need long-term care. Since 2008, the northeast Edmonton continuing care centre has also been home to two dozen students enrolled in the NorQuest College Practical Nurse program. CapitalCare and NorQuest created the off-campus program to encourage nursing students to consider a career in continuing care. Students get textbook training in the classroom located in the basement of the building, and hands-on training upstairs on the units where residents live. Lynette says that experiencing how much long-term care residents relied on her Licensed Practical Nurse Lynette Drouin is surrounded by her family at her May 13 graduation for help and forming relationships with them convinced her she had taken the right and is now working at CapitalCare Dickinsfield, where she did her training. career path. “It’s so rewarding when a resident asks you if you’ll be here tomorrow,” says Lynette. “It feels good to know you make people happy and that you’ve made a Becoming an LPN means increased responsibilities as well as an increased difference in their lives. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” salary. Nursing Attendants at CapitalCare make between $16.83 to $20.51 per Lynette was introduced to health care through a temporary learn-while-you-earn hour, depending on level of certification. LPNs make from $21.92 to $28.44 per program offered by CapitalCare and began working as a Nursing Assistant (NA) hour. While nursing attendants typically concentrate on providing personal care at Dickinsfield in 2009. to residents, LPNs have the training to take on more advanced duties, including Encouraged by her manager to apply for the LPN scholarship, Lynette was one medication administration, wound care and certain assessments of four CapitalCare staff to be awarded the scholarship in 2009. The CapitalCare Foundation raises funds to assist staff with the training and Dickinsfield scooped her up to continue to working as an LPN even before she education needed to provide quality continuing care, now and in the future. For graduated from the program on May 13. That’s because of her familiarity with more information on our scholarship programs or to make a donation contact the residents, staff and the organization. Foundation at 780.448.2413 or email [email protected]. “Lynette shows all the qualities of a good nurse— she’s kind, compassionate, as well as being a team player and leader,” said care manager Linda Bell. “She was a Kyla Gaelick, Communications Coordinator, good NA and will make a great LPN.” CapitalCare Corporate Services

Centre on aging under new direction I would like more I would like to make a gift of: information about: $100.00 $50.00 $25.00 Other Memorial giving Name The Alberta Centre on Aging has been taken under the wing of the Specific centre giving University of Alberta’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine under the new Planned giving (wills and bequests, Address direction of Dr. Adrian Wagg, Chair of Healthy life insurance, gifts-in-kind, etc.) Scholarships and Staff Education Aging at the University. Dr. Wagg, a medical doctor City/Province Postal Code and a Fellow of the Academy of Higher Learning with interests in incontinence and geriatrics, will Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation 6th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue lead the ACA from its new home in the Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3M9 Clinic Health Academy at the University. Tel. 780.448.2413 Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001 The ACA is dedicated to helping improve care [email protected] for our aging population. It does this through partnerships with stakeholders like CapitalCare, as well as through promoting cutting-edge research and education in continuing care and gerontology. Hiring Fair (continued from front page) The ACA-hosted annual Nibble, Nosh and Network Many of those who attended the fair were already working in long-term care symposium frequently highlights CapitalCare’s and looking for a change. ongoing efforts to improve care through Fatuma Seif, 37, did her practical nurse practicum at CapitalCare Lynnwood and research.“This is good news for long-term care,” Dr. Adrian Wagg was delighted to be hired as an LPN at the centre. notes CapitalCare Senior “I love it here,” said Seif. “The people are great and the environment is so Researcher Dr. Doris dynamic. Every day is a new challenge.” For more information about Milke. “Students will come “That skilled health care workers are hearing about us and wanting to join us Research for Care from the rehabilitation is good news,” said Anne Forge, Director of Human Resources for CapitalCare. please contact: medicine department “Many of our employees are nearing retirement age and we’re planning for the well-prepared to work in day when we have to find qualified workers to replace them.” our centres.” Added Milke: 6th Floor, 10909 Jasper Avenue Almost half of all CapitalCare employees are over the age of 50, and 25 per Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3M9 “Adrian Wagg has been cent are pension eligible. In Alberta last year, the average age of retirement was Tel. 780.448.2413 a good champion for e-mail: [email protected] 62.9 years. This means that many current employees may retire within the next ACA —and no doubt will 10 to 15 years. continue to do that!” I would like to make a gift of: Coupled with a shrinking supply of post-secondary graduates, a future health $100.00 $50.00 $25.00 Other care labour shortage is a possibility, said Forge. ______James Leask, CapitalCare first started holding hiring fairs in 2006 when the economy was Name Research Assistant, booming and demand for skilled workers outweighed the actual number of skilled ______CapitalCare workers available. Address Corporate Services ______“We’re putting a lot of effort into recruiting and retaining skilled health City/Province Postal Code care workers, so that when our long-serving staff do retire, we’ll be prepared,” Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation said Forge. Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001 Kyla Gaelick, Communications Coordinator CapitalCare Corporate Services

18 2010 Long service award recipients

10 years Gemma Servito Helen Pankiewicz Shelley Ratke Nat Mitchell Leticia Abida Christie Sharun Claudette Pollydore Medina Robillos Angela Noel Maria Ambrose Debbie Sheehan Sara Ann Price Robert Scott Kum-mee Oh Harish Anand Audrey Stephen Heidi Reese Susan Srala Duncan Pangburn Annie Anorico-Cantos Janice Stroud Ruth Reyes Generosa Tecun Madhvi Reddy Linda Aubrey Fong Thammavongsa Veronica Rodriguez Mona Tetrault Frieda Romans Josephine Baker Leanna van der Wekken Henny Roo Pam Thomas Jim Ward Mary Balangeg Myrna Verdote-Dominguez Leslie Sarabin Margaret Thurn Marie Yambao Wendy Bassett Perla Walker Christy Sreckovich Ry Tran Ina Brathwaite Deborah White Ernesto Tan Tuyet Uong 35 years Susan Burr Amy Worshek Mavilla Tan Ken Verbiwski Dorothy Neale Lindy Dansereau Shawna Young Bev Thomas John Watson Lilas Wickware Manuel David Rafael Zarate Judith Thomas Rosemary Wiredu-Danquah Sharon Desy Kathy Thomas 25 years Eduardo Dizon 15 years Melanie Thomlinson Narciso Camat 40 years Cynthia Duncan Yasmeen Ahmed Emilia Tompalska Bella Chin Flo Yue Angella Fonseca Shirley Anderson Fernando Valdez Kathleen Conway LemLem Ghebremedhim Julie Baylon Rosanne Van Velzen Linda Greenidge Louise Guenther Sherrie BokenFohr Lalita Villaluna Vanita Hamid Nancy Hernandez Elisabeta Bozso Jeannette Watamaniuk Rhea Ilkuf Glenn Hoyles Lillian Brown Gloria Waterman Rita Kwiatkowski Munira Ismail Yunus Sandra Byrne Maria Wight Lynn MacDonald Helen Jimeno Jose Campos Rhonda Williams Pearl MacInnes Maria Nelia Jochin Geraldine Carlson Sheryl Winger Valda Miller Beatrice Kootenay Cora Chan Donnell Wyse Lourdes Noronha Zejna Kuduzovic Jeannine Chenier Gil Pasalo Claire Ann Lauder Norma Clarke 20 years Shelley Quwek Nat Mitchell Cherlyn Legere Jackie Corrodas Marietta Acordon Gita Reddy CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans 30 year award Rose Lemecha Marita Delera Carlito Arca Joy Refol Elve Llauder Hemrajie Ganess Ana Maria Avelard Rita Ristock Trudy Lowerison Cathie Good Sobha Balgobin Linda Ruggles Jessie Mahinay Ruth Gordon Jody Bobinski Leeann Siminiuk Jovelyn Mapilisan Lilibeth Griffin Rose Fodchuk Val Talavera Tinori Mapilisan Jennifer Guineden Tila Gantar Felicidad Timtim Christina Mast Peggy Hauk Jayne Gonzales Rod Vidal Fe Mendoza Sandra Howes Rajinder Grewal Ericka Watson Brandi Middaugh Sheilah Jardine Mary Ellen Jeans-Moline Laurie Modien Michelle Jeffery Kamaljit Kandola 30 years Dorothy Neale Aruna Naidu Darla Joinson Raquel Kho Pam Alleyne CapitalCare Strathcona 35 year award Yogi Naidu Susan Joop Mary Kidmesen Kathy Bellamy Raveena Nanuan Kerry Kilback Mark Lashmar Berna Campese Jordan Negash Imelda Lee Krystyna Laskowski Annie Christiansen Tigist Nigatu Alba Lemus Jackie Laurent Joan Cronin Normita Nunez Luz Marcelo Mary Long Terry de Visser Mary Pasalo Raelene McCormack Carmen Mahon Inderjit Gakhal Diane Pool Lois Mead-Leshenko Noreen Matier Oswald Jaipaul Christina Prescott Carrie-Ann Minks Sybil McHale Danny Javate Teresita Pulido Angela Montgomery Anjula Narayan Lolita Javate Luz Reyes Roberta Newton Hadera Nighisty Adelina Leonida Flo Yue Audrey Sand Teresita O’Connor Chi Pham Carmela Maione CapitalCare Norwood 40 year award Kuldip Sandhu Agnes Otayde Barb Potter Kamla Mankasingh

19 CapitalCare Foundation’s 2011 Gilead Charity Golf Classic

CapitalCare Grandview Administrative Assistant Terry deVisser and wife Barb, of Ethan Allan Home Furnishings, are first time supporters of the Charity Golf Classic.

CapitalCare Foundation board member Sylvano Bruno watches his golf ball soar down the fairway toward the green. Read more about Sylvano on page 12.

The Fantasyland Hotel prepared delicious chicken spring rolls with lemongrass curry sauce (right) and chocolate pistachio mousse with whipped cream and a gooseberry on top.

Members of the 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron volunteered.

Diane Bickford, left, and Karen Barrault, right, spent the day treating thirsty Dianne Pearce concentrates on sinking a putt golfers to Lime or Lemon Miller Chill, courtesy of Molson. as teammate Earl Knutson watches on. Alberta Health & Wellness Minister Gene Zwozdesky, centre, takes a moment to chat with CapitalCare employees Linda Slobodian, left, and Linda Stevenson, right.

Ron Pilling lines up his putt as Grant Sinclair watches. CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann takes a break from her golf game and gets cozy in a brand-new Mercedes Benz on hole #4. The convertible, courtesy of Go Auto-Weber 20 Motors, was the prize for a hole-in-one.