The Village of Glendale Crossing Gazette VOLUME 5 , ISSUE 4 APRIL 2015 I NS I D E T H I S ISSUE: Recreation News 4 Volunteer News 5 Spotlight on You 7 Around the Town 12 Caught in the Act 14 Nursing Notes 16 Chaplain News 17 I can feel it...Spring is soon upon us, and we will be getting outside into our mucky gardens and perhaps planting some bulbs to show off some colour. It has been a tough winter, and now we want to bust loose a go a bit wild. Go ahead, do something wild this month of April. I understand some Glendalers will be participating in something called “bubble soccer” in which the participant wears a big rubber ball around their middle and play soccer against the opposing team. I get the sense that fierce competition may erupt in giggles of ball on ball contact. If anyone wants to come and cheer on the participants, I will be going to the third game on April 7th and I can give you a ride. I will be back from my vacation after the Easter weekend, having soaked up all the Spring air in Vancouver. It will be great to step back and fill my cup again after this long winter. Thank goodness we have completed our outbreak season. It has been toughgoing and I want to thank all the team members who have worked so hard caring for residents and supporting their family members during the outbreak. We work closely with London’s Public Health to monitor our residents and to ensure their health. Remember, if you are not feeling well, please refrain from visiting. Have you had a chance to sign up for a “Living in my Today” class? This is an education program about persons living with dementia created alongside people who have dementia, as well as individuals from the Murray Alzheimer Research Education Project. The trainers offer a full day class called the overview, and then 6, 4-hour sessions for each of the letters, L,I,V,I,N,G. Check out the posters in the elevators for more information. I would like to wish you all a Happy Easter! Enjoy time with your family and friends during this season of renewal. Michelle Vermeeren, General Manager House Call Services Offered Dentures – New Set, Reclines, Repairs House call fee $80. All house call fees waived upon start of treatment. Appointments are available upon request. Dental Hygiene – Cleanings and Exams Fees vary. Full list can be found at the nurses stations. Appointments are available upon request. Eye Exams with Optometrist House call fee $65 for regular clinic date. Emergency house call fee $140. Hearing Tests – New Hearing Aids, Repairs, and Training Hearing test fee $80 Appointments are available upon request. If you would like to make an appointment for yourself or a loved one, please fill out a referral form on the Neighbourhood. Residents, Family members, Volunteers, and Staff: You are invited to attend LIVING in my Today’s upcoming in-depth classes! What are these classes all about you ask? Glendale Crossing is offer ing six separ ate classes in the coming months which are dedicated to providing you with better insight into the world of those living with dementia and ways in which you can support their well being. These free classes will be offered twice per month on an ongoing basis and are approximately 3 hours long covering the following topics: L – Learning about the experience of living with dementia I – Improving quality of life and personal well being V – Validating and honouring each person in the moment I – Interpreting personal expressions, actions and reactions N – Nurturing all relationships G – Greeting each day as an opportunity for meaning, purpose and growth The Next Classes to be Offered: Wed April 15th 8:30-4:30 L and I Tuesday April 21st 4:30-8:00 I (second I) Tuesday May 5th 4:30-8:00 N Wednesday May 13th 8:30-4:30 V and I These will be the last sessions until September ~ Sign Up Today! ~ It is not necessary to complete all the classes in order or to attend every session. Join us when you can make it. We do ask that you please sign up by phone or in person at the Village office so we can plan accordingly. If you are a resident who is interested and needs support getting down to the class please inform the front office when you sign up and we will be sure to have someone bring you down. You may be wondering what that colourful tree is at the end of Main street… Beginning of October 2013, most of our Glendale team members have taken a LIVING in my Today overview session. At the end of the class each team member writes their pledge on a leaf. They pledge to focus on one small thing they can do to help make a better day for the residents whom they support. This is Glendale’s LIVING in my Today team member pledge tree! Go Take a Look! I can’t believe it is April already! I am not sure where the first 3 months have gone but I am glad that Spring is here and the sun is starting to stay out longer. Easter is just around the corner. Chaplain Maureen will be hosting a Good Friday service on Friday April 3rd at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. She will also be hosting Easter Sunday service on Sunday April 5th at 10:00 a.m. Holly Ross We will be competing in our annual Easter bonnet parade on Director of Recreation Monday April 6th. Each neighbourhood will be decorating a float and an Easter bonnet. One representative from each neighbourhood will showcase their neighbourhood items. This years judges will be Amanda Richards, Jennifer Lantz and myself. Just want you to know that judges do accept candy or chocolate bribes! There are plenty of events coming up in April. There will be a bake sale on Thursday April 2nd from 9-finish. All proceeds will go towards this years Big Bike Heart and Stroke fundraiser. The monthly birthday party is on Thursday April 9th at 2:00 p.m. with our friends Jazz Review! Suzanne M Jewelry will be here on the 10th from 10-3:00p.m. on Main Street and lastly, for Earth day we have decided to do another hot lunch on Main Street for Big Bike. There are always plenty of activities going on in the Village. If you have a program idea or would like to help run an activity, please see your recreation team member for your neighbourhood. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Spring! Holly Ross Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 12 - 18 Volunteers Make a Difference When Glendale Crossing opened in March 2010 we had individuals from the community interested in volunteering for us. I am extremely thankful to all of the volunteers from the past and present for being so genuine and committed to caring for the Residents. Volunteers are an integral part of the team at Glendale Crossing. Volunteer Appreciation Week gives us an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate everything our volunteers do for us. Our Yolande Turner volunteers give their hearts and time and they don’t ask for anything in Volunteer Coordinator return. They make a difference in the lives of our Residents from their one-to-one visits with residents to assisting the Recreation team with various activities and special events. Our Village would not shine as bright without the love and support from our amazing volunteers. Please join me in saying a special thank you to our volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week April 12 - 18. When I hosted our first Volunteer Appreciation Event, I asked the volunteers to write down ‘Why they love volunteering’. Here are some answers: “I love meeting new people and developing relationships” “I love the Residents. They are my extended family and we have so much fun together” “The smile you see on people’s faces after you help them, makes you want to do it more and more” “…Because it is a wonderful feeling knowing that I have made a Resident smile” April is filled with many great opportunities for volunteers to get involved with: April 6th Easter Bonnet Parade 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 8th Outing to Covet Garden Market 1:00-4:00 p.m. April 9th Hawaiian Birthday Party 1:30-3:30 p.m. Every Thursday Afternoon Pub Social on Brighton 1:30-3:30 p.m. *Please see your April Volunteer Calendar for a complete list of opportunities. Thank you! It is with sadness we remember those who have passed away in March; Winnifred Van Meer, David Starling, Jennie Cattell, Elsie Hale, Dorothy Lafond, Gordon McIlmoyle, Louis Berthoty On behalf of the Board of Directors, Leadership Team, Team Members and Residents we offer our condolences. Join us for a “Celebration of Life” in memory of their lives. Friday April 24th at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel All Residents, Staff, Families & Volunteers welcome. The Spotlight on You for April 2015 is Patricia Wark On March 18th of 1945 at Victoria Hospital here in London Ontario, Rae and Ida Wark gave birth to a beautiful little girl. They named her Patricia! Patricia was different than other little girls. She was born with something called Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a neurological condition that causes physical disability in development. Patricia has trouble communicating to others as she has lost the ability to speak aloud. However, that has not stopped Pat from sharing her knowledge and love for people. Pat is a very educated woman who has written a novel in the past. She is the first handicapped individual to work for Home Library which now comes here to Glendale Crossing. She communicates with a letter board which is very easy to read and communicate back to her with. Although Pat has physical limitations like many of us here at Glendale Crossing, she is a very positive woman and has a big heart for helping others. Pat enjoys keeping busy with her interests of working on the computer, playing cribbage, scrabble, cooking, baking, learning about current news topics, reading, making bouquets of flowers for others to enjoy, artwork, and of course meeting new people! Pat is always willing to join in on an activity and share her interests with others. Make sure you say hi if you see Pat in your travels! Written by Dayna Schinkel - Recreation Parkinson`s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation April is Parkinson`s Disease month, raising awareness of this disease across North America, and providing vital information to those affected by this movement disorder. This month, this article will be devoted to understanding the basics of Parkinson`s, and shedding some light on one of the most revolutionary treatment techniques; deep brain stimulation. First, a look at Parkinson`s. Parkinson`s is known as a hypokinetic disorder of the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia is a structure deep within the midbrain responsible for movement regulation. When this structure is affected by Parkinson`s, the structure that produces dopamine loses cells, and therefore loses the ability to produce dopamine. Dopamine is an important chemical in our brains that regulates pacemaker-like signals within the brain. Its absence results in Parkinson`s disease and its related symptoms (ie. tremor, dystonia, freezing, etc). What are the treatments of Parkinson`s disease? Well, the most common treatment is to give the sufferer a drug that mimics the effects of dopamine, such as levodopa (or L-Dopa). This drug is able to cross the protective barrier around the brain called the blood brain barrier, and will wash the basal ganglia with an increased amount of dopamine. This increase in dopamine will decrease Parkinsonian symptoms. However, another treatment is called deep brain stimulation, or DBS. DBS works by being a direct pacemaker for the basal ganglia. Instead of relying on dopamine to regulate pace, DBS will use electrical signals to replace the pacemaker signals. DBS works through a small pacemaker inserted under the skin of the upper chest. From this pacemaker, wires extend upwards into the midbrain. DBS is not only used to treat Parkinson`s. It is also used to treat seizure disorders, uncontrolled obsessive compulsive disorder, isolated dystonia, tourettes, cluster headaches, and more. Unlike dopamine medications, DBS can also treat the other non-movement related symptoms of Parkinson`s such as delusions, internal organ upset, and mood issues. While DBS is a very promising treatment option for basal ganglia disorders, it does pose some very serious risks that medication does not. DBS involves brain surgery and chest wall surgery, and with any surgery there will always be risks such as but not limited to; brain hemorrhage, stroke, infection, heart problems, incision scarring, and death. Additionally, DBS is not a one-time surgery. The pacemaker relies on batteries to run, and these batteries will run out. When this happens, doctors need to go back in through the skin and change the batteries. For this reason, DBS is only considered when the diagnosed condition is not being controlled with medication. Although Parkinson`s is a progressive disease with no cure, it is very reassuring that there are multiple treatment options for the sufferer and their families to consider. The Parkinson`s society is constantly researching new therapeutic ideas, and is always available for support if there are any questions or concerns regarding the disease. Kelly Hebner Information gathered from the Parkinson`s Society of Canada and the Mayo Clinic of Minnesota Upcoming fundraising opportunities for Heart and Stroke: Dress Down Fridays in April – team members can dress down for $2 every Friday in April Easter Bake Sale – Thursday April 2nd we are having an Easter themed bake sale from 9-3 (or until we run out of goodies!) Earth Day Hot Lunch – we will be serving a hot lunch for $5 Car Wash Fundraiser Saturday May 23rd from 10-2. Come on out and get your car washed! Father’s Day BBQ from 10-2. Come on out and enjoy a hamburger/hot dog, pop and chips! March's Athlete of the Month is a new addition to our family here at Glendale Crossing. However this has not stopped her from jumping right into an exercise routine that would rival any long term PAL participant. She comes into the gym each morning with a big smile for everyone and has the team laughing within minutes of her arrival. Although she is here to work on her own health, she improves the teams health with her positivity and humorous outlook on life. Please join me in congratulating MARY SKWARK from the Glanworth neighbourhood (formally Lambeth) as March's Athlete of the Month! Frieda Heger Ruth Fountain Marilyn Squire Mildred Ruscher Pestia Kozak Jean Belfour Helen Kelly Gary Camp Pat Virgin Mary Fraser Richard Elgie Don Ducharme Barbara Baker Helen Furtney Eileen Smith April 2nd April 4th April 4th April 6th April 11th April 11th April 12th April 14th April 15th April 19th April 23rd April 26th April 28th April 28th April 30th An April birthday can be either an Aries (April 1st-19th) or a Taurus (April 20th30th). Aries is a strong fire sign. Most Aries are curious, energetic, ambitious and restless. In approaching their goals they act with confidence and in their dealings with others they are direct. If you have an Aries birthday you were likely a bold and competitive child. Aries usually retain their competitive natures into adulthood and carry the force of their personalities into the workplace and their relationships. Famous Aries include Thomas Jefferson (April 13) and Leonardo Da Vinci (April 15). Walk for Memories BBQ’s Monday May 4th 2015 11-2:00 p.m. Friday May 8th 2015 11-2:00 p.m. On the Front Patio $5.00 for a hamburger or hotdog, chips and drink All proceeds go to Alzheimer’s awareness. Meal tickets & catering Attention Residents! Just a reminder that your friends and family can join you for lunch or dinner for only $11.00. Meal tickets can be purchased from the Village Office on Main Street. Attention Families! Thinking of having a party of your loved one for a birthday, anniversary or just because? Let our Food Services take care of the meal! Catering brochures are available at the Village Office or you can make arrangements directly with Cindy Awde, Director of Food Services, ext 8004. Clips n’ Curls Salon The regular salon hours are: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Closed 9:30—3:00 9:30—3:00 9:30—5:00 9:30—3:00 9:00—2:00 Closed For your convenience you can drop by the salon and fill out a consent/ frequency form for salon services. Community Council Meetings Residents' Council Meeting Tuesday April 14th, 2015 2:00pm Residents' Food Meeting Wednesday April 1st, 2015 2:00pm Family Council Meeting Tuesday April 14th 2015 7:00pm "The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day. When the sun is out and the wind is still, You're one month on in the middle of May. But if you so much as dare to speak, a cloud come over the sunlit arch, And wind comes off a frozen peak, And you're two months back in the middle of March." - Robert Frost, Two Tramps in Mud Time, 1926 April is National Poetry Month and National Poetry Writing Month Pictures to the left are from North tower diners club. April Events Bake Sale April 2nd 9-finish Good Friday Church Service April 3rd 10:00 a.m. Chapel Easter Bonnet Parade April 6th 2:00 p.m. Main Street The above pictures are from the Chili cook off on March 18th, Robert Fagan was the winner of the cook off. We raised $230.00 for the Dream team. April Birthday Party with Jazz Review April 9th 2:00 p.m. Main Street Do you need your clothing mended? Thursday, April 30th, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel Kathy Gibson will be here to repair clothing. She is able to do the following: Seams taken in or out, button repair, hemming, mending rips and tears and sleeve alterations. Prices vary depending on what you need done. Please see Holly Ross in Community centre or call ext. 8007 to sign up. Thank you. Caught in the act of kindness… Caught in the act of making a day special…. Caught in the act of going the extra mile….. Let these acts be known by acknowledging and appreciating the great things you saw by using a “Caught in the Act” form! Forms can be found on every bulletin board in neighborhoods, Main Street and in the staff room. Forms can be returned to the Caught in the Act box outside of the community center. Read below for real examples of being “ caught in the act” in February and March! CAUGHT IN THE ACT Theresa Gall was noticed by Erin Seldon for “Every year Theresa surprises our Neighbours with Valentine’s and chocolate . It’s those simple things that make a difference. You’re awesome! Kristen Boyd was caught in the act for “Kristen was very busy with her med pass but noticed I was falling behind in getting Residents ready for bed and evening care and took time out of her busy schedule to assist in putting 2 of the Residents to bed, which put me back on schedule and made a BIG difference. Kim Skinner was noticed for “Kim saved the day by taking the dead fish out of the fish tank. Thanks”! Esther T, Angie Murray, Dave Bradt, Helet Mahmood and Brad Squires were caught in the act by Craig Smith for helping him push his stuck truck! Sheri Rack was noticed by Jeff for coming to Westminster and gathered our laundry and garbage for us because we were very busy” Karen Dickie was caught in the act from Sheri Rack for “Karen making frequent stops in the laundry room to look at the lost laundry for her neighbourhood. She has been able to identify who owns a lot of the “lost” items. Thanks Karen!” Craig Smith was noticed by Sheri Rack for “That Craig always finds the time for the little things that make the Village run smoothly. Like collecting hangers and bringing them down stairs to the laundry. Thanks Craig!” Joanne House was caught in the act by Sheri Rack for “Always stops to look what is on the tables and informs me of what belongs to whom. Thanks Joanne”. If you would like to nominate someone for Caught in the Act. Fill out a nomination form on Main Street and it will be added to the next Newsletter! Myth and reality about Alzheimer's disease- Part 2 Over the years, many myths have arisen about what Alzheimer's disease is, who gets it and how it affects people who have it. These myths can add to the stigma or shame attached to the disease. They can also stand in the way of our ability to understand and help people with it. At the Alzheimer Society, we believe the sooner we get rid of the myths, the better we'll be able to respond to the needs of the people with dementia and their families. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disease. It is most often diagnosed in people over 65, but can affect adults at an earlier age. Myth 1 My mother had Alzheimer’s, so I’m going to get it too. Reality: Familial Alzheimer’s disease accounts for less than 5% of all cases of Alzheimer’s disease. Myth 2 Alzheimer’s disease can be prevented. Reality: No single treatment can prevent it. Exercising your mind and body, eating a heart-healthy diet, reducing stress and staying socially active may all help reduce your risk. Myth 3 All people who have Alzheimer’s disease become violent and aggressive. Reality: Alzheimer’s disease affects each person differently, and certainly not all become aggressive. For the person with Alzheimer’s disease, the loss of memory and the resulting confusion are often frustrating or even frightening. By learning about the disease, adapting the person’s surroundings and changing the way we communicate with the person, aggressive and often adverse responses may well become preventable. FYI- In keeping with our Village’s ongoing commitment to culture change and understanding the power of language, the Schlegel BSO teams have come together and chosen to continue the shift by changing our designation within the Villages from BSO (Behavioual Supports Ontario) to PE-Resource Team (Per sonal Expression Resource Team). Our process will remain basically the same, as well as our outside resource contacts. For more information, visit http://wnww.alzheimer.ca/ Glendale Crossing PE-Resource team 519-668-5600 ext 8010 [email protected] Happy Easter! We have not only gone through the Liturgical Season of Lent and prepared our hearts for Good Friday and Easter, we have survived the winter. It is no accident that Easter falls in spring a season of renewal and rebirth. As our hearts and spirits lift with the longer days, more sunshine and warmth, so do our souls as we are once again reminded of the promises and hope of the Risen Lord. May you and your loved ones feel rejuvenated this Easter Season! April is a time when we celebrate and appreciate the many Volunteers we have at Glendale. You come into the lives not only of our residents, but Maureen Dwyer, their families and our staff and touch them. Sometimes physically and soOur Chaplain cially, but most often emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. You leave your footprints upon their hearts and they are never the same. Thank you for all you do. May your lives continue to be richly blessed. Pause for thought: When you go out into the woods and look at the trees this spring, you see all these different trees. Some of them are bent, some of them are straight, some of them are evergreens and some are them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree. The minutes you get near humans, you lose all that. And you are constantly saying ‘you’re too this, or I’m too this.’ That judging mind comes in. And so I practise turning people into trees. Which means appreciating them just the way they are! We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. -- Native American Proverb Our mission.... is to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighborhood design that promotes a caring community, with emphasis on optimal health & life purpose for each resident. Michelle Vermeeren General Manager X 8003 [email protected] Jennifer Lantz Director of Nursing Care X 8005 [email protected] Joe Pastrano Asst. Director of Nursing Care X 8037 [email protected] Holly Ross Director of Recreation X 8007 [email protected] Cindy Awde Director of Food Services X 8004 [email protected] Yvonne Bialek Director of Environmental Services X8006 [email protected] Yolande Turner Administrative Coordinator and X 8002 [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] Angela Bamford Assistant Admin Coordinator X8001 [email protected] Maureen Dwyer Chaplain X 8043 [email protected] Tim French Social Service Worker X 8045 [email protected] Kim Skinner Neighbourhood Coordinator X 8020 [email protected] Heather Janzen Neighbourhood Coordinator X8017 [email protected] Matthew Crombeen Neighbourhood Coordinator [email protected] Amy Harbin Kinesiologist X8024 X8008 Phone: 519-668- 5600 X 8001 Fax: 519-668-5604 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] 3030 Singleton Ave London, Ontario N6L 0B6 Residents: If you would like to receive a copy of this newsletter on a monthly basis please return this portion of the newsletter, to the village office. 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