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INGLEWOOD HERALD
December 2003

The Poisonous Poinsettia Myth

The myth of the poinsettia was born after a child allegedly ate one of its leaves. Although the story was later determined to be no more than hearsay, the myth continues to thrive today. Abundant research exists to debunk the myth. Indigestion of high doses of the leaves, stems and sap were found to be non toxic. Further evidence of the plants benign nature comes from POISINDEX, the information resource for the majority of poison control centers in the United States.

According to there research, a 50 pound child would need to each more than 500 leaves to exceed toxicity levels. The average person may experience vomiting as a side effect of ingesting this otherwise harmless plant.
Poinsettias, like most ornamental plants, are not intended to be eaten by people or animals. However, we would like to assure our residents and their families, this universal holiday symbol can safely be displayed in any environment.

Inglewood’s Dementia Support Group

A dementia support group is one way of helping families cope with loved ones affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Frequently, families experience feelings such a guilt, anger, frustration, embarrassment, and sadness; rarely can they find someone that understands what they are going through. A dementia support group is one way of helping families cope with loved ones affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Frequently, families experience feelings such a guilt, anger, frustration, embarrassment, and sadness; rarely can they find someone that understands what they are going through , This support group which is made up of resident’s families and friends offers an outlet to exchange information, support, and friendship with others that can understand their feelings and experiences. Our support group will be facilitated by Shannon Phillips, who is the new Social Worker at Inglewood. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday December 11, 2003 from 6:00-7:30. Refreshments will be available for members and new members are welcome.
Call Shannon for more information at
604-913-4707

Just a Reminder

We look forward to seeing you at our December 10th Open House. We want to remind everyone that parking is always a problem during large functions like this one..

Additional parking has been arranged for you at El Har Synagogue –enter off Taylor Way or at St David’s Church on Taylor Way. 3-hour parking is permitted up along Inglewood Avenue.

Administrator’s Note

Finally, two long awaited plans for the Lodge are finally being implemented. The first of these two plans is a wireless call bell system. This state of the art system enables our care staff to respond to resident needs when bracelets or watches they are wearing are activated and notifies staff through pagers. Our care staff will also be able to provide closer monitoring of our residents by having a second nursing Station on the second floor. While security was the primary objective of this system, this technology provides it non-invasively to other residents. This

System should be operational by the end of November.

repairing sink

repairing sink

The second long awaited plan has to do with the restricted space in the Lodge dining room. As this space was never designed to accommodate clients with special needs, the increased use of walkers and wheelchairs has created an environmental press as well as safety concerns. Ownership has had dialogue with the municipality, licensing and our neighbours regarding plans to renovate the

building for the past year. We have just received approval in principle to proceed. While this approval is subject to the final plans, we anticipate work to begin as early as January 2005.

To accommodate addition space for our new dining room, potential plans will necessitate the dining room being relocated to the existing lounge area and vise versa. Extending the room forward onto the patio area will also make room for walkers, etc. This will mean that the patio space will also need to be redesigned. Concerned how the new plans will impact their environment, ownership has invited input by the Resident Council.

Volunteer News

November 21, 2003

SEASONS’ GREETINGS
and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I wish to welcome and introduce our eight (8) newest volunteers to the Inglewood Community.

	Jean and her two dogs “Brew” and “Tina” come to us from St. John Dog Therapy and are visiting on Thursday mornings.
	Harriet and her dog “Georgia,” also from St. John Dog Therapy, visit on Thursday afternoons.

We have five (5) new high school students among these eight:

	Kelvin is volunteering in the Tuck Shop from 4:00 – 5:00.
	Eva and Erika are volunteering in the Tuck Shop on Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00.
	Jessica is playing piano on Saturday morning in the Lower Terrace
	Rana is assisting the Recreation Staff with Sunday Afternoon programs

Thank-You

In November our kitchen underwent some renovations which required the use of paper plates and cutlery. We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused. Its unexpectedness pre-empted any attempt on our part to warn you of this interruption.

And welcome back to Alexis who has returned to do the Tuck Shop on Thursday afternoons from 4:00 – 5:00.

We extend a thank you to all the volunteers and family members who contributed to our Annual Bazaar, Open House, Special Events, and Regular Programs. December is such a busy month for everybody. We appreciate the time and effort you have made to make this month so special for our Residents and Staff.
Susan White Bona
Coordinator of Volunteers
604 913 4730

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An Evening of Magic!

Friends and families of the Inglewood Community are invited to join Gail Penny, Music Therapist, and the Inglewood Choir for a fun filled evening of seasonal favorites. The evening begins with vocals, serenading the audience with those home honored carols.
Following the vocals are our Hand-chime Choir.

Music can heal. It can be more than that. It can throw a lifeline to those who can’t be reached any other way.
Paul McCartney

Handchimes function like the hammer inside a piano resonating a bell-like tone. Each member of the Choir holds one bell and plays the bell on a cue from the conductor, hence the magic of handchimes being a powerful motivator as there is no need for any member to have a musical background, be able to read music, or even to see. Belonging to a group of people who are making music is both familiar and comforting. Success is not reliant on talent.
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Dates to Remember

December 10		Open House Social; 5-7PM
December 11		Support Group Meeting; 6-7PM
December 16		An Evening of Magic; 7PM Lodge
December 25		Christmas Day Dinner; 12:00 to 12:30 PM
December 26		Boxing Day Holiday;
December 31		New Years Eve Social; 2:30 PM Lodge

Happy Holidays!

From the Management & Staff at Inglewood

Hairdressing Update

Zerakhanu & Raheema have a new cell phone
#(604) 767-0770

Kay & Jabeen continues to be
#(604) 783-9524

Closed for the Holidays...
From December 25—Jan 4
Reopening Monday Jan 5

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