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THE VILLAGE
CHRONICLE
March 2015
Contact Us:
The Village of Taunton Mills
3800 Brock St N
Whitby, ON L1R 3A5
“However difficult life may seem, there is
always something you can do and succeed at.
Inside this issue:
~Stephen Hawking
A Note from your
Assistant General Manager
Changing the culture
of aging
2-3
Happy Birthday Wishes
Village Events
4-5
Nursing News
Message from
Food Services
6-7
Program for Active
Living
Volunteer Corner
8-9
Spiritual and Religious Care
Just For Fun
10
11
A Message from your
Life Transition Coach
Tickle your Funny Bone
12
13
Team Directory
14
Research Institute
Of Aging (R.I.A.)
15-16
Village Life
17-18
LTC Family Council
& Residents’ Councils
19
Glossary
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Residents, Neighbours, Family, and Friends
of the Village spent quality time with each
other and Zoo to You on Family Day 2015!
A Message from
Jillian Heaver
Assistant General Manager ext. 6847
February was Heart and Stroke month. I was supposed to do a health chat on stroke
prevention but had to cancel twice due to unexpected work related interruptions. I
thought instead I would write this article on stroke prevention for the March newsletter.
Stroke is a sudden loss of brain function. There are two types of stroke, Ischemicinterruption of the blood flow to the brain and Hemorrhagic-rupture of blood vessels
in the brain. 20% of strokes are hemorrhagic and 80% are ischemic. Recognizing a
stroke and calling 911 as soon as possible are essential actions to receive stroke
treatment in a timely way.
These are the signs of a stroke:
Weakness-numbness in arm, face or leg.
Trouble speaking-difficulty speaking, sudden confusion
Vision problems-sudden trouble with vision
Headache-severe and unusual headache
Dizziness-sudden loss of balance with any of the above symptoms
If you or someone you know has any of these signs and symptoms call 911 right
away. Stroke quickly damages or kills neurons in the brain. A drug called tPA can be
given within four and a half hours of the onset of a stroke and has the capacity to
reverse stroke symptoms.
The best way to prevent stroke is by doing the following:
Exercise 30-60 minutes a day
Control blood pressure-140/80
Manage cholesterol
Stop smoking
Watch weight gain
Control stress
Most of all remember-“good health happens when you put your heart into it.”
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Changing the Culture of Aging
Working Together to Put Living First
Dan Kennedy
Director of Recreation 6810
As part of the Schlegel Family of Senior Living we embrace the movement to Change the
Culture of Aging. Gone are the days of institutional type living. We instead choose to practice a
social model of living. To aid in this change we have selected three aspirational statements for
our village to motivate us and hold us accountable for championing these changes. The three
aspirational statements we have chosen are:
1.Create Meaningful and Shared
Activities
2.Offer Flexible Living, and
3.Foster Authentic Relationships.
I hope that all have been enjoying
this cold and frigid winter. This
month I would like to acknowledge
and discuss one of our most
meaningful programs running throughout the Village. This program is called JAVA Music Club.
This research based program is facilitated by recreation team members, students, and
volunteers. The program is generally a smaller group program run in the style of a mutual
support group. The JAVA Music Club is facilitated by using specific themes with related songs,
pictures and questions, to help bring out meaningful discussion for participants. This program
actually allows residents to help one another by offering support and advice as well as the
therapeutic effect of sharing ones thoughts and feelings within a trusted group of people. The
program is offered at different times throughout the Village, so if you are a resident of the
Village please check the monthly calendar and inquire with your recreation team member if
interested in participating. The JAVA Music Club is something that every resident should have a
chance to experience if interested. For more information on the JAVA Music Club please search
the following web address or contact me directly for more information.
http://javamusicclub.com/
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Wishing you a Happy Birthday!
LTC BIRTHDAY
BASH
Will be held Thursday
March 19th
with
Entertainment
by
Darlene and the
Shamrocker
on
Main Street
@ 2:30 pm
Retirement
Birthday Party
Will be held Monday
March 23
with
Entertainment
by
Marty Oakes
in
Town Square
@ 2:30 pm
Retirement
Residents’ Birthdays
Long Term Care
Residents’ Birthdays
March 6 - Frida Grimshaw
March 7 - Helga Schaefer
March 19 - Clara Chant
March 24 - Sylvia Hanna
March 25 - Fred Woodward
March 26 - Thora Brown
March 28 - Mary Jennings
March 31 - Jacqueline Johnson
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to provide
holistic health care in a
home environment located within
an internal neighbourhood design
that promotes a caring
community, with emphasis on
optimal health and life purpose for
each resident.
March 5 – Margaret Woodhouse
March 5 – Colleen Cluthe
March 5 – Bill Gilles
March 6 – Doreen Carter
March 7 – Paul Kaiser
March 10 – Bernice Kaiser
March 12 - Henrietta Witzke
March 13 – Garnet Stewart
March 13 – Isla Patterson
March 15 - Fien Van Driel
March 17 - Elly Verwey
March 18 – Jack Roney
March 21 – Basil Fee
March 20 – Rita Small
March 22 – Art Martin
March 22 - Pearl Payne
March 23 – Pat Moloney
March 27 – Frank Hancock
March 29 – Jean Wilson
March 30 – Alice Coopman
IN MEMORIAM
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff were saddened by the passing of:
MALIN HAZMAN
MARY GREER
MARGARET FLINTOFF
RONALD DOUGLAS
FLOYD WOODCOCK
EARL PHIPPS
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HILLARY BROOKINGS
The next Celebration of Life will be held on
March 31, 2015 at 2:30 pm.
Taste of the Village
We are looking for cultural
food donations for our Taste
of the Village Event taking
place on April 18th from
11 am to 2 pm. Donations
would need to be brought in
by 10:30 am on the same
day. Please contact Dan
and/or Nicole if you are
interested in submitting a
dish for the event (ext. 6810
or 5835)
Heart and Stroke
Thank you for raising $139
for the Heart and Stroke
Foundation by donating for
your hugs from Cupid
(Feb. 2015).
Thanks Dean for being the
best cupid ever!
Mar. 3 - Shuttlebus to Oshawa Centre (signup), Library, 2;00 pm
Mar. 4 - LTC Residents’ Council Meeting, Dryden, 11:00 am
Mar. 4 - Blithe Spirit at Mirvish Theatre (signup), Library, 12:30 pm
Mar. 4 - Hawaiian Pub Night, Main Street, 6:30 pm
Mar. 5 - Oshawa-Whitby Fiddle Club, Town Hall, 7:00 pm
Mar. 10 - Shuttlebus to Walmart (signup), Library, 2:00 pm
Mar. 11 - Men’s Club: Wild Wing Outing (signup), Library, 11:00 am
Mar. 11 - Art with Love (signup-art-class), Main Floor Hobby Room, 2:00 pm
Mar. 12 - Dinner outing to Emma’s at Tansley Woods (signup), Library, 2:00 pm
Mar. 12 - Irish Music with Eileen Hennessy, Town Hall, 2:30 pm
Mar. 13 - LTC Diners Club: Panago Pizza (signup), Main Street, 12:00 pm
Mar. 17 - Shuttlebus to Superstore (signup), Library, 2:00 pm
Mar. 17 - St. Patricks Day Shamrock Shake ent., Town Square, 2;30 pm
Mar. 17 - St. Patricks Show with Jay Vasquez Duo, Main Street LTC, 2:30 pm
Mar. 18 - Family Council Meeting, Ret. Library, 7:00 pm
Mar. 19 - LTC Birthday Party with Darlene and the Shamrocker,
Main Street, 2:30 pm
Mar. 19 - Retirement Residents’ Council Meeting, Town Hall, 2:45 pm
Mar. 21 - Pool Tournament, Fireside Lounge, 2:00 pm
Mar. 21 - Gospel Singers Ana and Bob, Town Hall, 6:30 pm
Mar. 23 - Ret. Birthday Party with Marty Oakes, Town Hall, 2:30 pm
Mar. 24 - Shuttlebus to Whitefeather Farms (signup), Library, 2:00 pm
Mar. 24 - Knights of Columbus Bingo, Town Hall, 7:00 pm
Mar. 25 - LTC Outing to Sarah Jane Williams
Heritage Centre: WWI/WWII (signup), Library, 10:00 am
Mar. 25 - RIA Presentation on Memory and Aging, Town Hall, 2:30 pm
Mar. 25 - Night of Elegance-Hollywood Glamour (must RSVP to office),
3rd Floor, 5:30 pm
Mar. 27 - Whitby Brass Band at Hebron Church (signup), Library, 6:30 pm
Mar. 27 - Salvation Army Band, Town Square, 7:00 pm
Mar. 28 - Community Concert Band of Whitby, Town Square, 2:30 pm
Mar. 31 - Shuttlebus to Sobeys (signup), Library, 2:00 pm
Mar. 31 - Celebration of Life, Town Hall, 2:30 pm
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A message from
Retirement Services
Emily Vasey Ext. 5821
Assistant General Manager (Ret.)
Shingles (By Liisa Francis R.P.N.)
Definition
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Although shingles can occur anywhere on your
body, it most often appears as a single stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or the right side
of your torso.
Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you've
had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near your spinal cord and brain. Years later, the
virus may reactivate as shingles.
Vaccines can help reduce the risk of shingles, while early treatment can help shorten a shingles infection
and lessen the chance of complications.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of shingles usually affect only a small section of one side of your body. These
signs and symptoms may include:
Sensitivity to touch
A red rash that begins a few days after the pain
Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over
Itching, Fever , Headache, Fatigue
Pain is usually the first symptom of shingles. For some, it can be intense. Depending on the location of
the pain, Some people experience shingles pain without ever developing the rash.
Most commonly, the shingles rash develops as a stripe of blisters that wraps around either the left or
right side of your torso. Sometimes the shingles rash occurs around one eye or on one side of the neck
or face.
Causes
Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who's
had chickenpox may develop shingles. After you recover from chickenpox, the virus can enter your nervous system and lie dormant for years. Eventually, it may reactivate and travel along nerve pathways to
your skin — producing shingles. Shingles is more common in older adults and in people who have weak
immune systems.
Are you contagious?
Shingles cannot be passed from one person to another. A person with shingles can pass the varicellazoster virus to anyone who isn't immune to chickenpox. This usually occurs through direct contact with
the open sores of the shingles rash. Once infected, the person will develop chickenpox, however, not
shingles.
The virus is spread through direct contact with the fluid from the rash blisters caused by shingles. A person is not infectious before the blisters appear. Blisters usually start to dry up after 3 days. Once the
rash has developed crusts, the person is no longer contagious.
If you have shingles:
Keep rash covered
Avoid touching or scratching the rash
WASH YOUR HANDS often
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY LIISA FRANCIS RPN
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A Message from Food Services
Sharen Doyle Director of Food Services
Ext. 6813
The Power of Greens!
Leafy greens are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and plant based substances
that may help protect against heart disease, diabetes and perhaps even cancer.
Health Canada recommends consuming at least one serving of dark green leafy
vegetables each day to ensure you get all the benefits these plants have to offer.
Health benefits include high levels of folate, vitamin C, Carotenoids, Vitamin A and
Vitamin K.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE
PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE LIVING
Victoria Raimundo: Exercise Therapist (RH) ext. 6839
Close-off to Heart and Stroke Month
Walk for Heart and Stroke!
The PAL program wants to thank everyone who participated in our February 17 th walk
for Heart and Stroke on Main Street. Together with recreation we raised a total of 139
dollars for the heart and stroke foundation.
The foundation for Heart and Stroke raises money for research in cardiac diseases. 1/3
Canadians will die from a cardiac related cause, and is the number one cause of death
in Canada.
A special thank-you for those who spent the afternoon walking laps and helping bring
hearts across Main Street. Our top walker was Dula O’Dwyer who walked a total of 30
laps for the cause!
The PAL program also wants to welcome Jodie back this March. Jodie is set to return
mid-march!
Victoria’s last exercise class on retirement will be March 13th! Come out, get some exercise and say goodbye and enjoy some healthy snacks!
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Volunteer Corner with
Lisa Jackson/Steph Hamilton
Phone Extension 6809
Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer opportunities
are still available. If you or
someone you know is
interested please contact
the Volunteer Coordinator
– Steph Hamilton
905 666 3156 ext 6809
Tally Fernando
Tally is a volunteer that comes in each week to assist with the
weekly Movie Night on Saturday evenings. There have been
many of times that she will come in and run the program on
her own, when staffs were unavailable. She has been a part of
the Taunton Mills Volunteer Team for almost a year. She
started here to complete her mandatory high school community involvement hours but has gone above and beyond the
requirement. She always come in, ready to work and has a
smile on her face the whole time. We are very lucky to have
her here.
Thank you Tally for your commitment to Taunton Mills and
our residents.
Happy to Introduce Stephanie Hamilton
Volunteer Coordinator
During Lisa’s Maternity Leave
Help in LTC and
Ret. General
Stores needed!
Please contact
Lisa (6809) or
Dan (6810) if
interested.
Hello everyone! I’m Stephanie and I’ve been chosen to cover
Lisa’s maternity leave. They are big shoes to fill, but I will do
my best. For those who don’t know me, let me tell you a little
about myself. I work part time as recreation on Long term
care at Taunton Mills and I’ve been here for 2 and a half years.
I have worked in a Long term setting for almost 10 years and
love every minute. I am married and have the most wonderful
3 year old named Emma. I look forward to meeting some new
faces and trying my best to continue on with the excellent job
that Lisa did.
Thank You
I’d like to give a big special thank you to all residents, staff and
volunteers who assisted in making our family day a huge success. Thank you to everyone who took the time to bake items
for the sale and brought books/movies to be sold. Also a big
thank you to everyone who helped on the day of the event.
You are all great treasures of Taunton Mills.
Volunteer Quote of the Month
“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.”Author unknown
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A word from your Chaplain
Chaplain, Christian Sandru Ext. 5822
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GENERAL STORE
Come check out the General
Store as we have a variety
of great items. We really
have something for everyone, so stop by and say
hello!
Quote of the Month
May your blessings outnumber
the shamrocks that grow,
and may trouble avoid you
wherever you go.
–Irish blessing
Sudoku Can you Crack It?
This Month’s Riddle
Four men were in a boat on the lake. The boat turns
over, and all four men sink to the bottom of the lake,
yet not a single man got wet! Why?
Last Month’s Riddle
There is an island with exactly 201 residents, 100 with
blue eyes, 100 with brown eyes, and the island leader
(who has green eyes). To leave the island, one must
know their own eye colour. There are no reflective surfaces on the island and no on can communicate with
each other, other than the leader to the residents. No
one on the island knows how many of each eye colour
there is. Everyone on the island is a perfect logician,
meaning that if there is a solution they'll find it. Every
morning the leader gives anyone a chance to leave the
island by guessing their eye colour. One morning, the
leader gathers all 200 residents to make an announcement, he says "at least 1 person on this island has blue
eyes" How many people leave the island and in how
many days after the announcement?
Rules for Sudoku
-The puzzle is a 9x9 grid of cells. This
grid is made up of 9 rows and columns
but is also sub-divided into a 3x3 grid of
'sub-grids', each with 3x3 cells in. These
'sub-grids' are variously known as subgrids, boxes, nonets, regions and numerous other names; Each cell must
contain a digit 1 through to 9; No digit
can be repeated in any row, column or
subgrid. Whoever hands the first completed puzzle to Nicole Lock in
Recreation will receive a PRIZE!
Answer: All 100 blue eyed people in 100 days. EXPLANATION: imagine there is only 1 person on the
island, he will look around and see that there are no
blue eyed people, he will then know his eye color in 1
day, if there are two, each will see that there is 1 blue
eyed person, of this person doesn't leave on the 1st
day, that means that he must also have blue eyes so
that the same rules apply to the other man's perspective, following this logic, n= blue eyed people and d=
days so d=n because for each person added, one more
day is needed to know their own eye color. If you
would like more info, search "100 blue eyes riddle"
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A Message from Michelle Hofman,
your Life Transition Coach-LTC
Ext. 6812
As I write this newsletter submission, I find myself looking back at the month of February in
much the same way I look at March. February has come in like a lion and we have been experiencing the first accumulating snow for the year 2015. Perhaps you have the blahs because
of the weather that can so I thought we could share some much needed laughter. It is said that
laughter can be the best medicine for so many things. So feel free to let a large guffaw happen
as you read through the following:
Punology (Recently I found this circulating on my Facebook page and I found it amusing.)
I tried to catch some fog. I mist.
When chemists die, they barium.
I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop anytime!
How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.
This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’ve never met herbivore.
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I can’t put it down.
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.
They told me I had Type A blood, but it was a Type O.
A dyslexic man walks into a bra.
Class trip to the Coca-Cola factory. I hope there is no pop quiz.
Energizer Battery arrested. Charged with battery.
I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
What does a clock do when it’s hungry? It goes back four seconds.
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
Broken pencils are pointless.
Seniors Texting Code
ATD – at the doctors
BTW – bring the wheelchair
FWIW – Forgot where I was
GHA – got heartburn again
LMDO – laughing my dentures out
OMSG – oh my! Sorry, gas
TTYL – talk to you louder
WAIT – who am I talking to?
WTP – where’s the prunes?
WWNO – walker wheels needs oil
BFF – Best friend fell
BYOT – bring your own teeth
GGPBL – Gotta Go Pacemaker Battery Low
IMHO – is my hearing aid on
OMNR – on my massage recliner
ROFLACGU – rolling on floor laughing and can’t get up
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Tickle your Funny Bone
Jokes from Residents, Staff, Family Members and Volunteers
If you have any jokes please submit to Dan Kennedy or Nicole Lock
On Young Love
A young Dublin fella comes home all excited
to tell his ma he's fallen in love and is goin'
to get married. He says, "Just for fun, Ma,
I'm goin’ to bring over three women and ye
just try and guess which one I'm goin' to
marry.” The mother agrees, so the next day
he brings along three beautiful women and
has them sit on the couch. They chat with his
mother for a while. He then asks his Ma, "Ok
Ma, guess which one I'm goin’ to marry.”
She immediately replies, "The one in the
middle.” "That's amazing, Ma. You're right.
How did ye know?” "I don't like her," she
replied.
One Line Shorts
~As the Irishman said to William
Wallace in Braveheart – "In order to
find his equal, an Irishman is forced
to talk to God."
~Murphy told Quinn that his wife
was driving him to drink. Quinn
thinks Murphy’s very lucky because
his own wife makes him walk!
~A newspaper in Dublin published
the following headline, "Half the
Council Are Crooks." When asked to
print a retraction, the following
week's headline read, "Half the
Council Are NOT Crooks.”
O'Connor Meets Dog
~Sign on an Irish gate: The farmer
allows walkers across the field for
free, but the bull charges.
O'Connor was sitting in an Irish bar with a
large Rottweiler at his feet. "Does your dog
bite?" asks Murphy. "No," replies O'Connor.
So Murphy pats the dog and almost has his
arm taken off. "Hey!" screams Murphy, "you
said your dog didn't bite, O'Connor." “That's
not my dog, Murphy,” concludes O'Connor.
This month’s jokes provided by activity
connection.
Thank you for your submissions!
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The Village of Taunton Mills Team Directory
Noëlla Black
General Manager
6803
[email protected]
Jillian Heaver
Assistant General Manager (LTC)
6847
[email protected]
Kim Rutschmann
Director of Nursing Care (LTC)
6807
[email protected]
Emily Vasey
Assistant General Manager (Ret.)
5821
[email protected]
Sharen Doyle
Director of Food Services
6813
[email protected]
Dan Kennedy
Director of Recreation Services
6810
[email protected]
MaryAnn TeBoekhorst
Neighbourhood Coordinator
(ACF)
5823
[email protected]
Allan Francisco
Admission Coordinator/MDS
RAI
6844/5863
[email protected]
Dean Cantwell
Hospitality Supervisor
6845
[email protected]
Director of Environmental
5856
[email protected]
Nicole Lock
Ret. Recreation Supervisor
5835
[email protected]
Tracey Cole
Neighbourhood Coordinator
(LTC)
6818/6867
[email protected]
Victoria Raimundo
PAL Exercise Therapist (LTC)
6833
[email protected]
Jodie Walker
PAL Exercise Therapist (Ret.)
6839
[email protected]
Judy Collard
Administrative Coordinator
5820
[email protected]
Stephanie Hamilton
Volunteer Coordinator
6809
[email protected]
Christian Sandru
Chaplain
5822
[email protected]
Michelle Hofman
Life Transition Coach LTC
6812
[email protected]
Adam Kaake
Erica Arbour
Neighbourhood Coordinator
(LTC)
6860
Charge Nurse (LTC)
5005
Charge Nurse (RET)
5905/5854
Danielle: Jane
Business Offices
RH 6842
LTC 6801
Hairdresser
6841
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[email protected]
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Neighbours within The Village enjoy each
other’s company during the Ret. Birthday
Bash with Malton & Kostyk
Feb. 25th, Our Chinese Cultural Day was
both an informative and entertaining
experience including Mandarin Diners
Club and a Chinese Cultural Dance
Demonstration.
Monday February 16th, 2015 we held our Family Day Event. This included Zoo to You, free
cotton candy, face painting, helium balloons and popcorn as well as a book and baked goods
sale. We had many children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren visit the Village on this day.
Many had a great day with family and friends. Thank you to all who came out to this fun filled
event.
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February is the month of LOVE as it was definitely in the air at the Village. Cupid
was spotted and caught on a still picture and residents are viewed above as enjoying
the Sweet Heart Social. Wishes of love, peace, and happiness go out to all.
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Family Council
on Weds. Mar. 18th/2015
7 pm in the
Retirement Library
There is a Residents'
Council for both
Long-Term Care
and Retirement.
LTC Residents'
Council Meeting
Tues. Mar. 3rd
at 11 am in
Dryden Open Area
All residents are
encouraged to come
out and Support
Residents` Council.
Retirement
Residents'
Council Meeting
Thurs. Mar. 19th
at 2:45 pm
in Town Hall
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Glossary
R.N. - Registered Nurse
R.P.N. - Registered Practical Nurse
P.A.L. - Program for Active Living
R.I.A. - Research Institute for Aging
D.N.C. - Director of Nursing Care
D.E.S. - Director of Environmental Services
D.R.S. - Director of Recreation Services
D.F.S. - Director of Food Services
N.C. - Neighbourhood Coordinator
L.T.C. - Long Term Care Home
R.H. or Ret. - Retirement Home
P.C.A. - Personal Care Aide
C.L.R.I. - Centre for Learning Research and Innovation
E.R.C.C. - Excellence in Resident Centred Care
The glossary above is being trialed as brought forth by our R.H. Residents’ Council as there are many acronym’s used on a regular basis
that many may not be aware of. We hope this will be helpful, however,
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