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Comings & Goings...
Wendy Patten, our Recreation Therapist from the Upper
Terrace, has moved on to another position in the B.C. Interior. As many of you
may be aware she had purchased a house last summer and now is moving closer to
her dreams...The members of the Inglewood Community wish her well!
Pamela Shaw has stepped into a supervisory roll for the Upper and Lower Lodge
and Manor during the next few months. Pamela, having had some previous
experience in this position, will be happy to follow up on any of your family’s
care needs. Welcome aboard Pam….
We are pleased to welcome Donna Zwickel, the newest member of the Inglewood
Community. Donna is an experienced Recreation Therapist and brings with her
multi-skills training. Her first challenge will be to get to know the residents
and family of the Upper Terrace over the next few weeks. Please don’t hesitate
to introduce yourselves….
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The Inglewood Family &
Community Advisory Board Update |
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The Family and Community Advisory Board held their monthly meeting
on Wednesday April 14th at Inglewood. The following items came under
discussion:
- The outcome of the education night held April 8th at
Inglewood regarding the ownerships consideration of
a) Contracting out of care staff
b) adopting the Eden Alternative Philosophy
The IFCAB would like to thank all those family members who
attended our education evening at Inglewood on April 8th.
- Safeguarding consistent quality of care for residents
- Alternative options that care staff have open to them
- Manor Friendship Garden Project…..the end is in sight!
- Inglewood’s consideration of the Eden Alternative and its
impact on the residents
- Continued Laundry Blues!! Families are asked to check their
own family laundry to ensure things are in the right place and
re-label clothes where names have become illegible.. Laundry
turnaround time is approximately 3 days so residents should have
about 7 days worth on hand to ensure an adequate supply due to
unforeseen mishaps such as machines breaking down. Families need
to also be aware that clothing need regular replacement as they
undergo a tremendous amount of stress from being washed
constantly and from the use of harsh chemicals to disinfect.
- Based on feedback from resident families, we are considering
a quarterly report to keep families abreast of current events at
board meetings
For more information call Alice Hutchison at 604. 926 - 3671 or
Carol Higginbottom at 604. 922-3222
If you still have further questions regarding contracting out please
call Nick Whittle, Administrator, at 604. 913-4703. |
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May 1st Manor Garden Planting
Day! May 8th
2:30PM Mother’s Day Social
Frank & Dixie -L. Terrace May 13th
2:30 PM Happy Hour with
The Alley Cats –L. Terrace May 24th
Victoria Day Holiday May 30th
Celebration of Life 2:00PM |
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May 9th
Mother’s Day May 17th
2:30 PM Happy Hour with
Bob York –L. Terrace May 27th
2:30 PM Happy Hour TBA Dementia
Support Group Meeting
Thursday May 27 6-7PM
Lodge Recreation Room
RSVP Shannon Phillips @ 604. 913. 4707
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 Canada
celebrates National Volunteer Week from April 18th to the 24th, 2005. We
at Inglewood Care Centre have the chance to recognize and say “thank
you” to our community roster of ‘87’ volunteers, all part of the
Volunteer Program.
In 2005, our Inglewood volunteers averaged ‘151+’ visits and donated
‘226+’ hours per month. Some of their activities included: visiting;
medical and shopping escorts; looking after the Tuck Shop; assisting in
the SCU over lunch; entertaining; assisting the Recreation Staff; and
leading discussion and writing groups. We currently have nine (9)
volunteers from St. John Dog Therapy and B.C. Pets and Friends who visit
weekly with their dogs.
Thank you to all our volunteers and the ten (10) members of our Family
and Community Advisory Board for your contributions. And we extend
special congratulations to the Writers Group which just celebrated their
9th Anniversary. Elspeth and Norma have a loyal contingent of eight (8)
members who never miss a Thursday morning session.
There are other community people and groups who assist us in various
ways. A special thanks to those wonderful ladies, Sally and Kerry, for
spear heading the events which led up to the creation of the Manor
garden. And thanks as well to the West Vancouver Garden Club for all
their involvement last summer. We are fortunate to have active Churches
and spiritual volunteers who organize services, hymn sings, and do one
to one visiting with our residents. The younger visitors are the
Brownies, Girl Guides, the day care and school children. There is never
a shortage of residents when these children visit. Various community
bands and orchestras, choirs and choruses, dance troupes, and
individuals have shared their talent and music with us on a regular
basis.
We are so fortunate to live and work in a community which has a rich and
active history of sharing and caring. We, Inglewood and the Resident
Council, are planning to hold a special event in the near future. Should
you wish to know more about our Volunteer Program, and to become
involved, please call Susan at 604 913 4730.
Susan White Bona
Coordinator of Volunteers
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Inglewood’s decision to consider adopting the Eden Alternative. But lets
talk about why. While it has been given a new name, the philosophy is
not new. After all facility living is a recent and patently foolish
idea. Coined by Dr. Thomas, physician and administrator, the philosophy
attempts to address the 3 plagues that now ravage our seniors—plagues
that science and medicine cannot cure. What are these 3 plagues you ask?
They are Loneliness, Helplessness & Boredom. |
Loneliness is the pain we
feel when we want but cannot have companionship.
Helplessness is the pain we feel when we only receive care but never
have an opportunity to give it. Care has been given a medical meaning
doing something to someone versus the dictionary meaning: the giving and
receiving of respect and compassion.
Boredom is the pain we feel when we lack spontaneity and variety in our
lives. Their lives are dominated by routines, schedules, and treatments.
So few choices... |
Dr Thomas believes that in order to grow
as a human being (regardless of age) we need to be residing in living
Habitats. If you ask yourself “How would I like living in a
perpetual hotel room? Its lovely for awhile but …” Our lives need
purpose, companionship and variety. We can achieve this through a close
and continued association with plants, animals and children. While
medical treatment is necessary, we should not be a slave to it….
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