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CapitalCare leaders in continuing care

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Carol Morris, CapitalCare CHOICE Norwood 40 year long service award recipient

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CapitalCare staff recognized at awards nightCAPITALCARE HONOURED ITS EMPLOYEES for their long service and its sites for their outstanding innovations at the annual Employee Awards May 21 .

In 2008 there were a total of 289 employees eligible for long service awards . At the Employee Awards night, held at the Fantasyland Hotel, staff with 15 to 40 years of service were recognized . Staff with five and ten years of service were honoured at their centre or corporate services events, and the ten year employees were listed in the program .

Caroline Clark, representing Alberta Health Services, welcomed recipients and their guests . CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann said the awards demonstrate the longevity, creativity, passion and excellence of the staff .

“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 Neumann .

Also in attendance were Liz Tweddle, Chair of the CapitalCare Foundation, and members of the CapitalCare Executive Management Committee .

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Up and Away! Fred Phillips, a participant of the Day Program at CapitalCare’s Kipnes Centre for Veterans, releases a home-grown Painted Lady butterfly into the wild at a special “Release Party” on June 12. Elders of the Day Program had been raising the butterflies from tiny larvae and observing the interesting life cycle over a period of about a month. Everyone had a hand in the process, whether it be attaching cocoons to the roof of the butterfly house or cleaning the house after the life cycle was complete. Each elder released their own butterfly at the party. In July, the Day Program received a new species to raise, Triassic Triops, playful shrimp that look like horseshoe crabs and date back to the Triassic Period in fossil records.

Avalon Thorne, Recreation Therapist, Day Program, CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans

CapitalCare gets four new busesRESIDENTS AT CAPITALCARE Norwood, Lynnwood, Strathcona, and Kipnes Centre for Veterans will soon be able to ride in style, safety and comfort with four brand new, wheelchair-accessible buses which arrived this spring . The 12-passenger buses, which cost over $75,000 each, were purchased with the help of grants and donations . The four centres received $185,000 towards the buses from the CapitalCare Foundation, including a Community Spirit Grant of $25,000 . The Kipnes Centre received a total of $45,000 in donations from Greater Edmonton Poppy Fund, Korean Veterans Association, and the Wetaskiwin Legion . The Norwood Auxiliary raised $10,000 for Norwood’s bus . These 2009 models replace the older buses, which ranged in age from 14 to 18 years and were starting to require a lot of costly maintenance . The new buses will help residents enjoy more frequent day trips, bringing them out into their communities, often increasing socialization among themselves .

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Iris Neumann, CEO

About CapitalCareOperating in Edmonton and area since 1964, CapitalCare is the largest public continuing care organization in Canada. CapitalCare provides continuing care programs and services to more than 1,400 residents and 300 clients through residential centres and day programs.

Corporate OfficeCorporate 780.448.2400 info@capitalcare.net

Foundation 780.448.2413 ccfoundation@capitalcare.net

FacilitiesDickinsfield 780.496.3300Grandview 780.496.7100Kipnes Centre for Veterans 780.442.5700Lynnwood 780.341.2300 Norwood 780.496.3200Strathcona 780.467.3366Laurier House Lynnwood 780.413.4712Laurier House Strathcona 780.467.3366McConnell Place North 780.413.4770 McConnell Place West 780.413.4770Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre 780.467.3366

CHOICE and Community ProgramsAdult Duplexes 780.496.3335CHOICE Dickinsfield 780.496.7577CHOICE Norwood 780.944.8662CHOICE Mental Health 780.944.8668

Programs and Services– Acquired Brain Injury Unit– Adult Day Support Programs– Behaviour Assessment

and Stabilization Unit– Chronic Ventilator Unit– Dementia Care– Mental Health Program– Palliative Care– Long-term Care– Respite Care– Sub-acute Care– Transition Program

Web site www.capitalcare.net

People and Progress is published quarterly by Capital Care Group Inc .CapitalCare is the trade name for Capital Care Group Inc .

Submissions Submissions to this newsletter are welcomed and encouraged . Please note that submissions may be edited . The next submission deadline is September 30, 2009 .

Editor (this issue)Jeffrey Wood

Editorial CommitteeAbigail Bailey, Shirley Barg, Betts Blakley, Bernadette DeSantis, Sherie Hough, Iris Neumann, Cindy Wilson .

Contributors to this issueAbigail Bailey, Shirley Barg, Sherri Bessette, Connie Bleau, Bernadette DeSantis, Dr . Doug Faulder, Cher Gauthier-Fownes, Hanna Handreka, Sherie Hough, Jan Hrasko, Heather Jamieson, John Lawrence, James Leask, Trish McGrath, Doris Milke, Angelina Palmer, Carol Salisny, Carolyn Taylor, Avalon Thorne, Sandra Troughton, Leanna van der Wekken, Diana Vrcic, Claudette Williams, Cindy Wilson .

WHAT A DIffERENCE A YEAR MAkES! Last summer, I spoke about the challenges we were experiencing attracting staff to work in our centres . Since then, and with the downturn in the economy, we have had a reduction in vacancies for nursing and support services staff and our focus has shifted to retaining and developing our employees . While we are in a relatively stable period with respect to staffing, we are working harder at attracting volunteers and expanding our donor base .

One of the ways we demonstrate our appreciation to staff is through our employee recognition program . On pages one and three of this issue you can read about the annual Employee Awards night, where we honoured nearly 300 employees for long service, and celebrated the spirit of innovation that exists throughout our organization .

On page five you can read about our annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch . Last year, over 1,000 volunteers contributed 42,000 hours of service to our residents, and we are grateful for the assistance volunteers provide to staff and the difference they make to our residents’ quality of life .

Throughout this issue, you can read about the many different ways we are supported by our corporate partners, service clubs and individual donors . The CapitalCare Foundation is a voluntary board of directors who reach out to the community for donations that enrich the lives of residents in our care .

On page seven, you can read about The Foundation’s annual Golf Classic . We are so grateful for the sustained support of our corporate partners in these recessionary times .

Another annual event which is growing year by year is a fun run with a new name, Run for the Brave, formerly known as Tanks ‘n Tags . In previous years, the race was associated with CapitalCare’s Kipnes Centre for Veterans . This year, all CapitalCare sites can benefit .

On page eight, you can read about last year’s event and find details about this year’s race, which takes place on August 22 at the Edmonton Garrison . I would like to invite you to participate in the race, which

features a 10K Run, a 5K Walk and a 1K Kids’ Run . Run for the Brave is more than a race . It’s a morning of fun and fitness in support of a cause near and dear to our hearts: quality of life for all residents of CapitalCare .

You may also support us by volunteering for the event or making a donation to the CapitalCare centre of your choice .

We are also grateful for the donations received from service clubs which helped to finance four new wheelchair accessible buses . These buses enable our residents to participate in outings to sporting, cultural and commemorative events within the Edmonton community .

Donations to the Foundation also benefit staff through the bursary and scholarship program . On page 17, you can read about this year’s recipients . CapitalCare is committed to offering educational opportunities for employees to advance their careers in healthcare . Bursary and scholarship programs are an

important way to encourage our employees to learn about the latest technologies and best practices to apply to those in their care . As well, developing talent from within the organization is essential to meet future workforce requirements .

We are fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate caregivers and supportive families . We are equally fortunate to have the support of so many wonderful donors . Now, more than ever, we ask for your continued assistance as we seek to provide the same quality care and services you have to come to expect of us . Thank you for your past support — we look forward to working with you in the future .

“We are fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate caregivers and supportive families.”

Caring spirit continues through tough economic times

OUr MISSIOnWe are leaders in innovative and compassionate care, supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the people we serve .

OUr VISIOnWe are a community of excellence in continuing care: teaching, researching and learning to enhance quality of life .

WE VAlUE• thepeopleweserveasourmostimportantfocus• ourstaff,familiesandvolunteersasourmostimportant

resources in fulfilling our mission• partnershipsinthecommunity• professionalethicsinguidingourdecision-making• openandhonestcommunication• collaborativeandcooperativeteamwork• lifelonglearning,innovationandcontinuousimprovement• asafe,respectfulenvironmentwithinwhichtowork,live

and visit• responsibleuseofresources,providingchoiceswithin

these limits

2007 – 2010 STrATEGIC PlAnExecutive Management Committee has developed a strategic plan for CapitalCare which reflects our directions and priorities for the next three years . The strategic plan is shaped by our vision, mission and values, and reflects our partnership with Alberta Health Services .

The strategic plan is designed to maintain our role as leaders in continuing care during a time of significant staffing and other resource challenges . Our preferred future will evolve along the following key dimensions:• QUALITY — Ensuring care and services are people-centered,

safe, effective, efficient, acceptable, appropriate and timely .• ACCESS — Ensuring the services we offer are obtained in the

most suitable setting in a timely manner .• INNOvATION — Promoting the development and

implementation of new methods, techniques and systems to ensure quality and safety in care and services delivery .

• RESEARCH AND kNOWLEDgE TRANSfER — Creating, obtaining and transferring knowledge to improve the services we provide and to optimize the quality of life of our clients .

• ORgANIzATIONAL CAPACITY — Supporting staff through workforce planning, recruitment/retention, leadership training, staff development and communication .

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Jerry Hayduk CapitalCare Norwood 35 year award recipient

Elda Glover CapitalCare Lynnwood 25 year award recipient

Su Ling Chong CapitalCare Grandview 15 year award recipient

20-year long service award recipient Fatma Ghebremusse (right) with a resident at CapitalCare Norwood

10 YEAR RECIPIENTSReynold AbergasAmelia AlcainRolly Arcala Joanne BalazsPeggy BaltagiCora BandayrelSharon BartonCatherine BathgateSherri BessetteRuth CampbellLenora CannyBarry CarlstromMaria CebulaEvangeline CruzNelia De JesusRozelle De Vera-AguantaTessie DizonAdora DolojanFrancine DrisnerHelen Dullum Ernesto EstradaJuanita EwertNora FerkoJean FigueroaAngie FrancisKara FrohnDebbie Fulks Juliet GahizaRaj GarchaManjit GillRosie GonzalesLorna GonzalezVivian GreenMichael GreetVida Grinius Diane GruenewaldJuley GumbsAmmie Guzman

Marva HamiltonWilma IgartaEstela IgnacioNeema JaniLuz JonesGerda JulardijaAna KalinowskiNancy Key Catherine KormyshBarbara LafranceIris LakeCarolyn LefebvreLydia MallariThelma ManaliliJoan Marshall-NeufeldEmily McMannAl MellaRebecca MeyerSandra NaiduBonnie OssevorthMarcia ParkesDavid PetrynchynJoyce ProsperSonia QueRegina Raymundo Aristides SanchezWency SantiagoGordana Setka-BejatovicAnna-Marie ShamachukDebbie Shephard Soly SherrerSusan ShewchukDonna ShrummRousel SisonAnne SpenceZeljka StanisicCathy SterrenbergJasmin TainoGillian Tanasichuk

Alma Tayag Y TekMichael TerryLinda ThompsonLaura TkachSharon Van MarumTammy VuTom Vu Cindy WallingTara WalshNaora WincureLuul Yohannes

15 YEAR RECIPIENTSCelia Alqueza Lenny AvilaJohn BortscherJoy BrittonBen CatapangBarbara ChichakSu Ling Chong Karen Cutting Connie DewaldZaldy GabrielCarol GreenwoodDiane HarltonJan HraskoShelley JohnstonHerbert MakLuba McPhedranOlga MirkovichAlma MoresDee ReaMaria San Diego

20 YEAR RECIPIENTSMercedes Araya Kaye BarnettKaren Barrault

Alice ChristiansenMariel DalusongFatma GhebremusseCam Ha Azmera Isaac Rosalina JumawanLucy LachaczJorie LosinskiCarol MacDonaldDelmy MaldonadoMaria ManaloTracey MannJudy MunchuaLiz OrensteinRosie PhungEddy Picardal Ray PoonLarissa PopeDante Sarmiento Sherry Schaefer Janet SouthertonJim ThomsonHa TranMargaret TurnerColleen UlchEmmanuel VillaruelDiana VrcicElse Woller

25 YEAR RECIPIENTSSandra ButlerSusan CorlettElizabeth CsernyanszkiFe Delera Helen Girard Elda GloverLaurie GrantRose GueutalAlice Hui

Lorraine LeippiMary-beth MasseShirley MontgomeryJane MorrowRosemary NovakValerie OttleySurinder RaiMarion TescheLynnette ThompsonMarcella WardMona Ward

30 YEAR RECIPIENTSErvin BredenfeldEnid HibbertGrace JohnstonGurnam MannSusan McKennaKaren MolloyMarlene MurthaDarlene SmithShirley Van MechelenCindy Wilson

35 YEAR RECIPIENTSJohn CalderFely DimailigAnita EscalonaJerry HaydukEmily MenesesJeanette Stern

40 YEAR RECIPIENTCarol Morris

Long Service Awards

This list reflects CapitalCare employees who have from 10-40 years of service . Those with five and ten years of service were honoured at recognition events held at their centres throughout March and April . Employees with 15 years of service or more were recognized May 22 at an event at the Fantasyland Hotel . See story on front page .

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LettersTo all the staff at CHOICE DickinsfieldWords can’t express the gratitude in my heart for your care of my mother-in-law . In the year and a half she has been attending your program, she has gone from being resistant to attending to looking forward to it . In fact, the days she is at home, she is bored! She has flourished under your care . I want to thank you (and I can’t say it enough!) for your kindness, compassion, and most of all, your patience, especially with me and my constant questions and concerns . CHOICE Dickinsfield is an excellent program because of the excellent staff and the wonderful care they provide .

To everyone who has touched on this, you have made a difference .Thank you!—Susan L

To the people at Laurier House StrathconaThere were so many people — way more than I can remember — who were a part of my mother’s life over the last seven years, and our family would like to acknowledge their dedication and professionalism in taking care of Millie and the other residents at Laurier House .

Sometimes their work involved monitoring health care issues, but at other times it was helping with the little things that made Laurier House feel like a home . Things like helping Millie find the right earrings or a sweater to wear for a special dinner, or dropping in to the room to say goodbye at the end of a shift, or coming to visit when on maternity leave to show off the new baby . These people, the nurses, the physiotherapists, the hairdresser, the receptionist, the caretakers and all the rest deserve our thanks for the work they do every day to create the best quality of life possible for people in their care .

We also won’t forget Millie’s friends and neighbours, the residents at Laurier House . We have noticed on our visits indications that the residents have worked to provide the staff with input and assistance in order to make Laurier House a better place to live . And of course, as people spend time together in activities, or at meals and events, acquaintances become friends . All of these people have been a part of Millie’s life and have made her time at Laurier House that much happier .

—The J. Family

To the staff at McConnell Place NorthThank you! Thank you! Thank you! Those words don’t seem to capture what’s in our hearts . The love and care you showed our mother Renee over the last five years is appreciated more than we can ever say . From the first week that we left mom in your care we both felt at ease . What a relief it was to know that mom was safe and cared for like family .

When Darlene and I came to visit we also were treated like family . Never in the years that mom was in your care did we feel that we were in the way . We came and went knowing she was in loving hands .

You will always remain in our hearts,—Darlene G and Doris H

To all at CapitalCare grandviewI am leaving today having spent a week here at Grandview . Everyone, staff and all other residents have been so very kind to me . I am excited to go home but almost sad to leave . I wish all of you nothing but good things!

Thanks from the bottom of my heart,—Audrey F

To the staff at kipnes Centre for veterans:Your care of my father John was exceptional . We were amazed at how easy his transition to Kipnes was in the beginning . Your loving care was deeply felt by him and us . He always told me you were his “beautiful girls” and one of the last things he said was “wonderful .” We will never forget you .

God bless all of you .—Lorna J.

To Madeleine and the staff of CapitalCare DickinsfieldFor the past three months, Sharon seems to have cheered up, and after the trips told me what she did: went to the casino, shopping at Kingsway Mall, and picked her daughter’s birthday gift on her own for the first time in six years . This is a gift Madeleine has given Sharon with her patience, willingness and by spending her evenings with not only Sharon but also the others who are like Sharon, whom we are sure also appreciate her for her time . Madeleine could have spent her time with family and friends, but instead she used this time to make people like Sharon see outside the facility’s walls .

Once again, thank you Madeleine and the recreational department for giving us such a wonderful person .

Thank you, —Grace & Sharon T.

To the staff and residents of Laurier House LynnwoodOn behalf of my family I would sincerely like to thank each and every one of you for your kindness, support and warm compassionate care of my mother, Amy, while she was at Laurier House for over 10 years .

Your patience and understanding was appreciated by the family when we couldn’t be with mum all the time . You were all like family to her!

It was wonderful for her to spend her later years in a place where she was able to contribute her talents to help raise money to make Laurier House a great place to live .

I have many wonderful memories by which to remember mum and all the staff and residents at Laurier House we met through the years .

Once again many thanks .Sincerely,—Donna O.

To Reverend Larry Spinner and his wife EthelThank you for holding celebration services every Sunday at McConnell Place North . Residents and staff enjoy the service very much . Rev . Spinner and Ethel take time out from their own church and busy schedule . Thanks from all the staff and residents .

Thank you,—Marianne W

John and recreation therapist Tracey spending some time with Girl, the dog, at the Kipnes Centre .

Renee with Activities/Leisure Coordinator Roswitha in 2005

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Volunteers Norman and Sophie Filtz enjoying the volunteer appreciation brunch April 18 .

Volunteers Make a World of DifferenceEACH YEAR, CAPITALCARE HOSTS AN APPRECIATION EvENT to thank the volunteers who help out in various areas throughout the organization . There are over 1,000 volunteers in the organization who contribute approximately 42,000 hours each year .

On April 18, the CapitalCare Coordinators of Volunteer Services hosted the Corporate Volunteer Appreciation Event . The theme this year was “Volunteers Make a World of Difference .”

The delicious brunch was held at the Polish Hall . The room was decorated with inflatable globes, maps, international flags and mini chocolate globes . Iris Neumann, CEO of CapitalCare, shared greetings from the organization . The guest speaker, Patti Ballance, Rehabilitation Practice Leader for CapitalCare, talked about the six degrees of separation and how we are all connected . Patti’s personal stories brought much laughter and a couple of tears to everyone in attendance .

Each one of the volunteers brings their own unique experience, skills and personality to their volunteer role . Their roles range from Recreation Volunteer, Auxiliary Member, Spiritual Care Volunteer and Friendly Visitor to Mealtime Companion, Physio Volunteer and Pet Therapy Volunteer . All of the volunteers have something important to give — themselves and the world of difference they make in the lives of the residents!

Volunteers are needed at all centres and programs . If you or someone you know would like more information on volunteering at CapitalCare, please visit our website at www .capitalcare .net or call the Coordinator of Volunteer Services at the site of your choice . Just imagine the world of difference you could make!

Leanna van der Wekken Coordinator of Volunteer ServicesCapitalCare Lynnwood

CAPITALCARE NORWOOD RECEIvED a $7,000 grant from the Music Therapy Trust Fund towards the development of a Music Therapy Program for the Palliative Care Unit . In addition to the grant, staff raised $2,650 from their participation in the annual Hike for Hospice, hosted by Pilgrims Hospice .

Carla Rugg has been providing music therapy on the unit on a casual basis and will continue in the role now that the program has been formalized . Carla, who has a degree in Music Therapy as well as many years’ experience as a musician, is joined on her visits to the unit by her trained therapy dog Lando .

Music therapy is a proven meaningful contribution to the care of people living with a terminal illness . Staff on the palliative unit witnessed the power of music therapy last month when a patient, who had been unable to communicate with his spouse, was able to connect with her through music . As the music therapist sang the song “The Dance” by Garth Brooks, the patient opened his eyes and said his final goodbyes by kissing his spouse . Staff watched in awe and amazement as the family experienced such a meaningful moment .

Claudette Williams, Care Manager, Palliative Care UnitCapitalCare Norwood

Music Therapy Program at NorwoodNorwood staff “Hike for Hospice”

THANk YOU TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS involved in the annual “Hike for Hospice” hosted by Pilgrims Hospice on May 3 . All funds raised went towards the Music Therapy Program on Palliative Care . Total funds raised from the hike were over $2,650 . Thank you so much to all who participated in the hike and for the amazing fundraising efforts!

The Palliative Care Norwood Team . Back row left to right: Noreen Lang, Dr . Chana, Susan Haggarty, Celina Compton, Michelle Malkewich, Jackie Baker, Ray BakerFront Row left to right: Sylvia Adamson, Nancy Barnes, Claudette Williams, Penny Reynolds and Neal Reynolds .

Music Therapist Carla Rugg and her trained therapy dog Lando .

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Olive Porteous with some of the art from the Grandview Art Show & Sale

Photo: Grandview resident Olive Porteous with a sample of the artwork for sale at the annual art show and sale .

Grandview’s 9th annual art show

CAPITALCARE gRANDvIEW kICkED Off SENIORS’ WEEk 2009 with their 9th annual art show and sale on June 1 . This year’s show had a green twist, with resident artists using sand, recycled tissue paper and various other organic materials to give their artwork an earthy feel . Res-ident artists beamed with pride as they displayed their artistic creations and socialized with fellow artists . Proceeds from the sale go towards the purchase of supplies to keep the program running .

Many thanks to volunteer art instructor Jo-Ann Rasmussen and her team of Sharon Holmes, Barb Haverstock, Audrey Sustrik, Sirka Kadatz and also to Don Maynes for his continued efforts in framing the artwork . Jo-Ann has been volunteering with CapitalCare for ten years . When she started the art program, she noticed that art allowed dementia patients the opportunity to express themselves in many different ways and to achieve a sense of self .

Carolyn Taylor, Recreation Therapist CapitalCare Grandview

Dickinsfield’s Senior of the Year

RESIDENTS Of CAPITALCARE DICkINSfIELD HONOURED CATHERINE MCBRIDE as their Senior of the Year at a tea party June 9 . Cathy passed away about 10 days before the celebration . Cathy’s family was very grateful to accept the award on her behalf and was touched by the amount of praise she received .

Cathy came to Dickinsfield in March 2007 . She was an outgoing individual who enjoyed being around other people and led an active life at the centre, easily balancing three weekly dialysis appointments with the recreation activities she so enjoyed . She always took time to assist other residents during meal times and willingly shared her past knowledge, life experiences and expertise to enhance the quality of recreation programs such as gardening and crafts . She was particularly fond of exercise and active living, and particpated in 3CD’s unit exercise group Tuesday mornings, always offering suggestions for different physical routines .

During tours of the building for potential residents and family members, Cathy would remind staff: “Please feel free to bring them by my room if I’m around . I’ll be happy to tell them all about Dickinsfield and the great place it is .” She had a great sense of pride and ownership towards the centre .

Cathy was a cheerleader in every sense of the word . She motivated other residents to become involved in centre activities . Volunteers and students loved to spend time with her; she had the gift of making people feel comfortable and at ease .

Jan Hrasko, Recreation TherapistCapitalCare Dickinsfield

CAPITALCARE AND THE CAPITALCARE fOUNDATION are proud supporters of the Edmonton Garrison Officers’ Mess Annual Golf Tournament . This year’s tournament, held June 22 at the Lancaster Park Golf Course, raised $8,500 in support of the Military Family Resource Centre . Over the years, a special relationship has developed between members of the Armed Forces stationed at the Edmonton Garrison and residents of the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans . Residents benefit from regular visits by their “brothers in arms” and the officers serve a traditional soldiers’ dinner to residents and families at Christmastime . As well, the Edmonton Garrison hosts the Foundation’s Run for the Brave (formerly Tanks n’ Tags) Road Race each August .

Abi Bailey, Fund Development AssistantCapitalCare Foundation

CapitalCare Foundation gives back to support our troops

(From left to right: Grant Sinclair and Eric Power of CapitalCare Corporate Services join Liz Tweddle, Chair of the CapitalCare Foundation and Barry Runnalls, retired former Director of Fund Development for a golf tournament to support the Military Family Resource Centre .

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Left to right: CapitalCare Foundation board member Ron Sills and CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann, accept a cheque for $42,000 from Robin Nicol, representing title sponsor Gilead .

Tournament winners, left to right: Dorlyn Nordin, Jeff Ogden, Jaimie Hui and Rod McIntyre . The putting contest .

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Associated CommunicationsChristenson DevelopmentsEIL Environmental ServicesFantasyland HotelFiretec Health & Safety Ltd .K-Bro LinenMelcor DevelopmentsSouthland TransportationThe Edmonton JournalHole Co- SponsorsAlberta Blue CrossBeaubien Glover Maskell

EngineeringBehrends BronzeCohos EvamyEco-Technica Inc .Fix All MaintenanceFranklin Templeton InvestmentsOncore Services Inc .Pals Surveys

Peridot MedicalSCA Personal CareSolution 105Source Medical CorporationTempo Electrical ContractorsWhitson ContractingHole in One Prize Sponsors Weber MotorsAONWestern Truck Body

Manufacturing Thank-you gift to golfers Gilead CapitalCare FoundationBarbeque Luncheon SponsorNorQuest College golf Cart fleet Rental SponsorPCL Construction ManagementBreakfast SponsorsSYSCO Edmonton &

Marsan FoodsLunch on the CourseRussell Foods Equipment Ltd . Pizza & Beer SponsorBoston Pizza

Putting Competition SponsorVarscona & Metterra Hotels

on Whytevolunteer Shirt SponsorNWT Promotionsvolunteer Lunch SponsorsSanofi AventisRegistration Package SponsorNevada Bob’s GolfLive Auction SponsorsAbbey FlowersFairmont Jasper Park LodgeJoan HealeyPeace HillsTinhorn CreekWindermere Golf & Country ClubSilent Auction & Prize SponsorsAlberta BalletAlberta Blue CrossAnne & Nigel ForgeAON ARJOArt Beat Gallery and FramingArt Gallery of AlbertaATCO Gas Blue Flame KitchenAudrey’s Books

Awards UnlimitedBacardiBernard CallebautBindery OverloadCapital PackersCapitalCare FoundationCon BolandDelnor ConstructionEdmonton Chamber of

Commerce — Wilfred Barranoik

Edmonton OilersEdmonton Petroleum ClubEnvirofuelsESC AutomationFairmont Hotel MacDonaldFantasyland HotelFranklin Templeton Investment

CorpFred Katz Fine Art PhotographyGreenland Garden CentreGuy AndersonHemisphere EngineeringHendrix CondonBarrHillsborough HairHole’sHonourable Gene Zwozdesky

Jackson Extraordinary Custom Framing

Jennifer WilliamsK-Bro Linen SystemsKalmar DesignKonica MinoltaKraft Canada — Mike GomesMcCallum Printing GroupNormands RestaurantNorQuest CollegeNorthlandsOC TannerPCL Construction ManagementPencil PointQuality Inn West HarvestServus Credit UnionSturgeon Valley Golf ClubThe Links at Spruce GroveThe Westin Edmonton

Foundation golf classic raises $42,000 for Alzheimer careTHE CAPITALCARE fOUNDATION’S 13th annual charity golf classic was a great success . Held June 1 at The Links in Spruce Grove, the event, sponsored this year by Gilead, raised over $42,000 for Alzheimer care at CapitalCare .

The Foundation Board of Directors, CEO Iris Neumann and the Foundation staff wish to express our sincere appreciation to all of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made this day so successful .

Cindy Wilson, Fund Development OfficerCapitalCare Foundation

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Tanks ‘n Tags changes to Run for the Brave for 2009WHEN CORPORAL MARk fUCHkO pushed his two-year-old son across the finish line in last year’s Tanks ‘n Tags Road Race, he’d accomplished one of the toughest challenges of his life . In March 2008, the 23-year-old soldier lost both legs in Afghanistan when the armoured vehicle he was driving hit an explosive device . Five months after the traumatic accident, he walked alongside over 200 racers and walkers, including ten residents of the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans, on brand new prosthetic legs .

“I had never walked that far in a day since losing my legs,” Fuchko recalled recently . “It seemed daunting but I’m fairly stubborn so I was confident I could do it . It was quite difficult, but I had my family there to support me and that really made me focus on finishing .”

What made the young soldier sign up for the race in the first place was his sense of duty to and compassion for those who served before him .

“I received a lot of care and support when I returned injured from Afghanistan,” Cpl . Fuchko told media at the time . “Now there’s an event to help raise money so other vets can get the care they need in their old age . That’s why I’m here .”

In the spirit of courage and selflessness demonstrated by everyday heroes amongst us, CapitalCare’s annual 10K Road Race and Family Fun Walk was renamed this year to Run for the Brave . The event takes places August 22, starting at 9:30 a .m . at the Edmonton Garrison and is supported by the Running Room and the CapitalCare Foundation .

In the past, proceeds from the event have benefited the Kipnes Centre for Veterans, which opened in 2005 . This year the CapitalCare Foundation, which is committed to raising money for the continued development of all CapitalCare centres, is organizing the event so that all centres and their residents and clients may benefit .

“While we continue to raise funds to support our newest centre, older centres are in need of modernization and we want to support those capital campaigns as well,” says Liz Tweddle, Chair of the CapitalCare Foundation .

Staff, friends, families and supporters of CapitalCare are invited to participate in the event and have their pledges directed to the centre of their choice . If you wish to support a centre other than the Kipnes Centre, please clip out and use the pledge to the right . Send the completed form, along with any cash or cheques to the Foundation and be sure to indicate which centre you wish to support .

You may also choose to participate in this fundraiser by volunteering at the event or making a donation to the CapitalCare Foundation . More information, including a slideshow movie of last year’s event, is available online at www .capitalcare .net .

Run for the Brave is more than just a road race . It’s a morning of fun and fitness for the whole family in support of a cause near and dear to our hearts . In addition to the 10K Run, there’s a 5K Family Fun Walk and a 1K Kids’ Run . After the race, there’s a free pancake breakfast hosted by the military’s famous “flying kitchen” and sponsored by Sysco Foods, Capital Packers and Horizon Milling . There are armoured vehicles to climb aboard and cool treats from St . Albert Dairy Queen . Participants receive a free T-shirt and are entered into a draw to win a “soldier for a day” prize package which includes a tank ride . To register, please visit www .runningroom .com .

Click on Races\Alberta\August then scroll down to Run for the Brave .

Corporal Mark Fuchko is back again for this year’s event, feeling much stronger after having participated in the military’s Loops for Troops event on Father’s Day in his hometown of Calgary .

“I would encourage people to support the event by simply donating or participating,” says Fuchko . “Canada’s Veteran Bill of Rights states ‘Canadian veterans, who have

committed their lives and service for the freedoms Canadians enjoy today, are special citizens . They deserve recognition, benefits and services to maintain an appropriate quality of life during all stages of their lives .’ Funds raised during Run for the Brave will help deliver quality care, and provide appropriate

living standards for residents . I would also encourage soldiers in the area to participate as a way to support those whose foot steps we follow .”

Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager CapitalCare Corporate Services

Run for the Brave takes place August 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Edmonton Garrison.

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Accutech Rentals Ltd .

Adamson, Sandy

Adamson, Terrence

Adamson, Tom

Afaganis, Ernest Afaganis, Alkmine

Alberta Blue Cross

Alberta Community Spirit Grant Program

Albright, Maxine

Alderton-Francis, Joanne

Allenby, R . D . Allenby, Mrs .

Allwest Commercial Furnishings

Al-Terra Engineering Ltd .

Ambrose, Maria

Anderson, Elizabeth

Anderson, Estelle M .

Anderson, Mary

Andrews, Eileen

Aon Reed Stenhouse

Arkinstall, Doug

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Armstrong, Kenneth D .

Armstrong, Leona

Army Navy Airforce Veterans

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Baker, Jacqueline Baker, Raymond

Baker, Judy Lee

Ball, Raymond H . Ball, Violet D .

Bandur, John Bandur, Valerie

Barnes, Nancy

Barrault, Karen

Barton, Allison

Bass, Willis

Bateman, Rose Bateman, James

Bazzarelli, Emilio Bazzarelli, Matilde

Beaton, Joyce E .

Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering

Bedry, Shirley A .

Bell, W . Alan Bell, Alice

Berg, Lillian

Bergman, Mae

Berry, Wallace T .

Bertles, Frances

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Beveridge, Margaret

Bey, Mary

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Birks, John

Black, Shirley

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Borchert, Gordon Borchert, Violet

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Bossio, Rosario Bossio, Mary

Bougher, Carolyn

Bowers Medical Supply Company

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Boychuk, Doris

Bradbeer, Julie Bradbeer, Ross

Bradcor Developments – 746061 Alberta Ltd .

Brady, Margaret

Breton, Louis Breton, Vivian

Brewster, Allan M .

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Brolly, Sandra

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Brooks, Laurie

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Burrows, Jack Burrows, Brenda

Burrows, Mary

Burton, Bonny

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Cameron, Laura

Campell, Grant Campbell, Fannie

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Cohen, Minni

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Compton, Don

Continuing Care Safety Association

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Cordes, Waltraud

Cornely, Mary

Corrales, Grace

Cote, Ernie Cote, Helen

County Clothes-Line Foundation

Crawford, Doris K . Crawford, Reg

Crawford, Laura

Crawford, Lorraine

Cresswell, B . Dollie

Cronk, William

Cunningham, Leo

Currey, Eloise

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Daubert, Rick Daubert, Denise

Davidson, Caroline

Davidson, Elizabeth

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Davis, Katie

Dawson Motors Limited

Deciccio, Victor Deciccio, Martha

Degner, Lee

Dei, Roger R .

Demers, Real Demers, Blandine

Dick, Bernice

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Dick, Yvette

Dickinson, Brian

Dobing, Fred Dobing, Norah

Docherty, Betty Lou

Doerksen, Elmer

Dolinsky, Marshall J . Dolinsky, Betty

Dolojan, Adora

Donahue, Sandra

Dorland, Mary

Douglas, Marie

Doyle, Lil

Drewniak, Selma

Dryden, John W .

Dryden, Peter W .

Duff, Richard Duff, Donna

Dukart, Joyce

Durand, Susie

Dutch Canadian Club Edmonton

Dux, Minnie

Dykstra, Adolph Dykstra, Jeanette

Eastman, Lillian D .

Eco-Technica Inc .

Edmonton Coin Vending Ltd .

Edmonton Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliaries Assoc .

Edmonton Seniors Slo Pitch Association

Edmundson, Cathy

Edwards, Donald L .

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Ennis, Geraldine

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Erker, Doreen

ESC Automation

Evans, Austin Evans, E . Lucille

Falby, Michael Falby, Lois

Fauquier, John Dr . Fauquier, Robin

Fekete, A .J .

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Fioretti, Angelo Fioretti, Brenda

Firetec Health and Safety Ltd .

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Fitzgerald, Marie

Fix All Maintenance

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Foley, Doris

Foran, Kay

Foresters

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Forrest, Ann

Forsyth, Philomena

Foster, Angela

Fowler, Phyllis

Franklin Templeton Investment Corporation

Fraser, Bev

Fraser, Colin

Fraser, Richard Fraser, Catherine

Freeman, Esther

French, Alice

Friesen, Debi

Fritsch, Sharon

Furnald, Verna

Gamber, Stella

Gamble, Joseph

Gatley, Garry Gatley, Candice

Gauf, Eileen M .

Gaurdian, A Shawcor Company

Gauthier, Helen

Gawlak, Marian

Genssler, Elfriede Fitzsimmons,Karen

Giebelhaus, Reuben Giebelhaus, Elsie

Gilchrist, Barbara J .

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Goh, Claudette

Gordon, Nancy

Gortva, George

Goruk, Ella

Graham, Iris

Grantham, Ronald D .

Gratton, Rita

Graumann, Barb

Greater Edmonton Poppy Fund

Greenhough, Olga

Greer, James Greer, Diana

Gregg, Roy

Greschuk, Zonia

Grona, Metro Grona, May

Grynoch, Elizabeth Grynoch, Richard

Guest, Lynn

Gulay, Pamela

Gulinosky, Josephine

Gunther, Betty

Guzyk, William

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Halberg, Jim

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Keytech Water Management Ltd .

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PCL Construction Management

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Rose, Pat B . Dr .

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Royal Alexandra Hospital Pathologists

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Sobeys West

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Solution 105 Consulting Ltd .

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Whitson Contracting Ltd .

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In Celebration and Memory from April 1 to June 30, 2009

Adult Duplexes receive gazebo in memory of young athleteWHEN 21-YEAR-OLD ATHLETE OWEN SCHLOSSER was diagnosed with melanoma in February 2009, he saw it only as a speed bump in his life and stayed determined to keep moving forward .

After Owen’s passing June 2, friends and family paid tribute to his positive spirit by donating a gazebo in his memory . “Owen’s Place” was erected at the CapitalCare Adult Duplexes on June 17 . Residents watched as Owen’s friends and family erected the gazebo in their backyard, where they spend much of their time visiting with friends and family during the summer months .

The Adult Duplexes provide a home-like environment and care for younger adults with disabilities . Clients receive care which enables them to maintain personal choice, independence and freedom within the community .

The gazebo was officially dedicated with a plaque and ceremony July 17 at the annual summer barbeque . Care Manager Trish Mcgrath said the gazebo is a welcome addition which will be treasured for years to come .

Jeffrey Wood, Communications Project Assistant CapitalCare Corporate Services

Back Row Left to Right: Owen’s sisters Caroline & Evelyn Schlosser with Pepe (dog); Raj (resident); Ken Goble; Owen’s Mom Joyce Burnett; Kathy Goble (the Gobles are friends of the family) . Front row right to left: Leona, Elaine (residents), Trish McGrath, Manager, CapitalCare Adult Duplexes; Arnad, (resident); Brain Match, Director, CapitalCare CHOICE & Community Programs .

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Dr . Doris Milke (centre) with Scott Kendall (left) and Tiana Rust (right), at the Alberta Association of Gerontology Awards .

Largest ever research project aims to improve practices in continuing careCAPITALCARE IS INvOLvED in one of the largest long term care research projects in Canada . Translating Research in Elder Care, or TREC, is a five-year $5 million study headed by Dr . Carole Estabrooks of the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing .

The purpose of the study is to increase our understanding of how knowledge is used in long term care facilities and how this affects the quality of life of residents .

According to Estabrooks, it can currently take up to ten years for best practice research to reach frontline staff . The goal of best practice research is to improve patient care by providing consistent styles of care, expanding

the knowledge base of care, and putting research into practice . Researchers are hoping to use TREC research to remedy this lag between awareness and adoption of new knowledge .

“Everything from mealtime enjoyment to participation in recreational activities can be improved by ensuring care providers understand and are using best practices,” says CapitalCare Senior Researcher Dr . Doris Milke .

The first and second stages of the project are to understand how an organization like CapitalCare influences the way research is used by its frontline staff .

TREC researchers are already on-site at several CapitalCare sites, conducting interviews with managers, care providers, family members and other stakeholders and observing the general flow of activities at the centre .

The third and final stage involves working with best practice leaders to develop innovative methods of encouraging frontline staff to adopt best practice research .

“CapitalCare is delighted to be so involved in TREC because it gives our staff and residents the opportunity to see improvements first hand,” Milke enthused .

Milke notes the TREC project, the second phase (2007 – 2012) in Dr . Estabrooks’ 20-year research plan, is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and represents one of the largest grants ever awarded in the field of aging in Canada . In 2006, the CapitalCare Foundation provided Estabrooks with a $20,000 Alzheimer Care Research Grant to develop the TREC project .

TREC research is being conducted across the prairies, including 16 continuing care sites in Alberta . TREC is the second part of a broader 20-year study (2002-2022) into knowledge translation in healthcare organizations .

For more information about this project visit www .trecresearch .ca .

James Leask, Research AssistantCapitalCare Corporate Services

THE ALBERTA ASSOCIATION Of gERONTOLOgY presented CapitalCare Senior Researcher Dr . Doris Milke with the Mary Morrison Davis Award of Excellence on June 3 . The award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to the Alberta Association of Gerontology or to the field of gerontology . PhD student Tiana Rust, a former Research Assistant for CapitalCare, led the nomination, noting Dr . Milke’s contribution as a mentor to interns . Former CapitalCare interns Scott Kendall and Tiana Rust also received awards at the event .

Mary Morrison Davis was an Alberta-born social worker who worked with veterans in Edmonton . She became one of the driving forces behind the first conference on aging held in Alberta in 1967, which resulted in the establishment of the Alberta Council on Aging .

Other CapitalCare employees to be honoured with the Mary Morrison Davis Award include Corinne Schalm, former Director of Corporate Planning and Research, in 2008 .

The new showers coming to CapitalCare Adult Duplexes will provide more comfort and accessibility .

Lynnwood communications systems replaced; Duplexes begin shower renovationsCAPITALCARE LYNNWOOD is the first of several sites to replace its old nurse call system with a new wireless system . The original system was installed in 1980 and is now obsolete . In addition to being hands-free, the new system’s safety features include a red emergency button . Lynnwood also replaced its telephone system, resulting in brand new phone numbers for the entire centre . As of July 27, the new main phone number is 780 .341 .2300 .

Another modernization project underway is the renovation of showers at the CapitalCare Adult Duplexes . The new showers are more spacious and accessible and provide a safer, more comfortable bathing experience for the residents . This project is made possible thanks to a grant from the CapitalCare Foundation . The shower renovation in the Green Duplex has been completed and three more remain to be done .

If you would like to make a donation to this or any other modernization project, please contact the CapitalCare Foundation at 780 .448 .2413 .

Jeffrey Wood, Communications Project Assistant,CapitalCare Corporate Services

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Dr . Carole Estabrooks, head of the TREC research project

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Lynnwood Auxiliary honours fathers at tea party

Strathcona centenarian celebrates her 102nd birthday in style

fAMILY AND fRIENDS Of HELEN SCOTT gATHERED at CapitalCare Strathcona on May 19 for her 102nd birthday . Helen received official letters of congratulations from Queen Elizabeth II, Governor General Michaëlle Jean, and Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach . Helen is one of 10 centenarians currently living in a CapitalCare facility and shares the title of CapitalCare’s most senior Elder with a Dickinsfield resident .

Angelina Palmer, Recreation ConvenerCapitalCare Strathcona

Kids visit Norwood for carnival day

CAPITALCARE NORWOOD AND CHOICE NORWOOD celebrated the arrival of summer with the kindergarten class from Norwood elementary school on June 12 . The annual summer carnival featured face painting, music and dancing from the kindergarten class as well as “Mr . Melody” and ice cream . The class has been visiting with clients of CHOICE Norwood for eight years, and their visits bridge the gap between young and old .

Heather Jamieson, Activities ConvenorCapitalCare CHOICE Norwood

CapitalCare Lynnwood Auxiliary hosted a Father’s Day Tea Friday June 19, with our residents, family, and friends . Our entertainment “The Tune Timers” played lively music and our Auxiliary members did a fabulous job hosting this annual event . In this photo, resident Joan McDonald (left) celebrates with husband John (right) and two guests .

Diana Vrcic, Recreation Therapist,CapitalCare Lynnwood

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Back row (left to right): Peter Sabrowski, Relationship Manager, TD Commercial Banking; Iris Neumann, CapitalCare CEO; David M . Ross, Vice President, TD Commercial Banking; Betty Kolewaski, Administrator, Kipnes Centre for Veterans; Kojo Twumasi, Analyst, TD Commercial Banking . Front row (left to right): CapitalCare Day Program clients Lloyd Scarrett, Harry Kurach and Sandra Fedoriw .

CAPITALCARE STRATHCONA RAISED OvER $17,000 from its annual Maritime Lobsterfest fundraiser May 2 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sherwood Park . The annual event is a joint venture between the Sherwood Park Rotary Club and CapitalCare Strathcona . In total $34,300 was raised, which will be jointly shared between the two partners . Four hundred people attended the sold-out event including CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann .

The evening had a fun, casual maritime flair with a lively band performing throughout the night . There was a mix of management as well as frontline staff in attendance . The live and silent auctions had a variety of interesting donated items generating some enthusiastic bidding wars!

The raised funds will enable the Rotary Club to provide support for various worthy causes within the community . Strathcona will focus on specific enhancements that will assist with improving the quality of life for the elders at our campus .

Next year’s Maritime Lobsterfest is scheduled for May 1, 2010 .

Hanna Handreka, ManagerStrathcona Alzheimer Care Centre & Recreation

SHERI SEgHERS, MANAgER AT CAPITALCARE MCCONNELL PLACE North, graciously accepted a $1,000 donation from the Knights of Columbus, St . Christopher Council #4788 . The donors were Leo Bauer, Rudy Chowaniec, Frank Coady, Jack Elliot, Gordon Mitchell, Pat Picardo, and Will Prusak . McConnell Place North is looking forward to purchasing new furniture for the common living rooms and adding to the backyard patio .

The Knights of Columbus volunteer endless hours at McConnell Place North, always working hard, having fun, and sharing smiles and wonderful memories . The Knights of Columbus are always helping out with the gardening and yard work, cooking at weekly barbeques, attending, serving and dancing at afternoon and evening socials, initiating weekly church celebrations, taking time to socialize with the residents and families and more . We are very fortunate to have them on our team and as part of our family .

Sherri Bessette, Activities ConvenorMcConnell Place North

Knights of Columbus donate time and money for programs at MPN

Rudy Chowaniec (right) presents McConnell Place North Monager Sheri Seghers with a cheque for $1,000 from the Knight of Columbus St . Christopher Council . Also pictured: MPN Activities Convenor Sherri Bessette (centre), Pat Picardo (left) and Leo Bauer (right) from the Knights of Columbus .

TD Bank fulfills $50,000 pledge to Kipnes Centre for VeteransREPRESENTATIvES fROM TD CANADA TRUST PRESENTED a $10,000 cheque to the CapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans at a concert on April 30 . The donation represents the final installment in fulfillment of their $50,000 pledge of support towards building costs and the music therapy program .

Music therapy has been a part of the Kipnes Centre for Veterans since October 2006 . Kipnes residents and day program clients rehearse 45 minutes each week in preparation for quarterly concerts . The concerts are also an opportunity to reach out to the local community, with children from the YMCA/Kipnes daycare and family members of the residents and clients joining in the singing and fun .

John Lawrence, Music TherapistCapitalCare Kipnes Centre for Veterans

Lobsterfest raises over $17,000 for enhancements at Strathcona

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Welcome... … to all new residents, families, staff, volunteers and donors who have joined CapitalCare since the last issue of the People and Progress newsletter .

CAPITALCARE AND THE CAPITALCARE fOUNDATION sponsor a Bursary Program that is open to permanent full time and part time employees who have completed their probationary period . The bursary funds support permanent employees with ongoing learning opportunities to further their education and training in work related areas .

A total of 23 bursaries worth over $11,000 have been approved this year . These bursaries will support employees to study for a variety of educational courses such as clerical skills certificates, accounting courses, and licensed practical nursing programs . The award recipients are:

• Shirley Barg, Corporate Program Assistant, Corporate Services• Karen Barrault, Executive Assistant – Finance, Corporate Services• Connie Bleau, Care Manager, Dickinsfield• Marjorie Charest, Spiritual Care, Strathcona• Ana Cochingco, Staffing Resources Assistant, Grandview• Tracey Courtepatte, Unit Clerk, Grandview• Becky Dykstra-Inkster, Licensed Practical Nurse, Strathcona• Juanita Ewert, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood• Debbie Fulks, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood• Tracy Haas, Health Care Aide, Strathcona• Beatrix Hulewicz, Licensed Practical Nurse, CHOICE Norwood• Grace Kaptur, Licensed Practical Nurse, Grandview• Kim Koay,Nursing Attendant, Dickinsfield• Tatiana Kremlicka, Care Housing Attendant, Strathcona• Jane Msowoya, Nursing Attendant, Norwood• Anjula Narayan, Care Housing Attendant, Laurier House Lynnwood• Monica Nyroos, Centre Clerk, Kipnes Centre for Veterans• Kim Pollard, Social Worker, Norwood• Dee Rea, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Grandview• Marta Sanchez, Nursing Attendant, Dickinsfield• Sherry Schaefer, Care Manager, Kipnes Centre for Veterans• Wanda Siekiewicz, Nursing Attendant, Norwood• Rhonda Williams, Journeyman Cook, Lynnwood

In addition to the Roger and Dorothy Parker Bursary, the Pearl Hawrelak Porter Bursary, the David & Dorothy McBean Bursary and two CapitalCare Foundation bursaries, funds were also available from the Barry Runnalls Legacy fund which allows ‘top up’ amounts to be distributed amongst the existing bursaries .

Staff plan to apply their bursaries to a wide range of courses from upgrading, to furthering their supervisory skills . “I want to learn so I can provide care for my residents,” said one bursary applicant . Congratulations to all the recipients!

Sherie Hough, Executive AssociateCapitalCare Corporate Services

Lynnwood graduates nine new HCAsCAPITALCARE LYNNWOOD held a graduation ceremony May 6 for students of the hybrid Health Care Aide Certificate Program, a partnership between Alberta Health Services, NorQuest College and CapitalCare .

The program began in 2008 as a way to fast-track HCA training and certification for new recruits in order to fill critical vacancies in these positions . Three different groups of new recruits took part in the temporary six-month program, held entirely at a CapitalCare site . In total CapitalCare recruited 27 new Health Care Aides through the “earn-as-you-learn” program .

Staff from every department at CCL, having assisted the students in their learning journey, attended the graduation ceremony at the Lynnwood auditorium . Myrna Ginter and Edna Harrington, instructors from NorQuest College kicked off the event officially welcoming the graduates . Presenters included Iris Neumann, CEO of CapitalCare; Betty Thompson, Administrator of CCL; Barb Bracko of Alberta Health Services and Lynnwood Care Manager Jan Cooper .

A special thank you goes out to Gail Tymens and her staff at McConnell Place West, where the nine weeks of in-class instruction were held . Also to Lynnwood Centre Educator Heather Wilson, who made sure there was a place for the students to practice in a lab setting, and to NorQuest College, which provided the necessary equipment .

Jan Cooper and the staff deserve a very special thank you for hosting the students on their unit during the practicum, where students were mentored,

coached and given the best possible training — reinforcing respect, caring, teamwork and excellent customer service .

Carol Salisny, Care ManagerCapitalCare Lynnwood

Proud graduates of the 2008 HCA Program: Back (left to right) : Kara Webb, Maureen Davis, Cameron Patterson, Emily Wright, Leesa Ausman, Lynette Drouin . Front: Jessica Lemaire, Sarah Jean Pearson, Amanda Crackson

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My father is in a sub-acute program in a continuing care centre for treatment of an infection he developed after surgery. The centre recently called to notify me that my father left the centre on his own accord before being discharged by his physician. Centre staff had started their missing person’s procedure and all attempts were made to locate him. The nursing staff were concerned he had not completed the antibiotic treatment for his infection. The RN explained that, because my father was competent and in charge of his own affairs and chose not to return to the unit, he would have to be discharged from the centre after 24 hours and will be unable to complete the treatment. Doesn’t the facility have an obligation to treat my father? Shouldn’t they find him and make him complete his treatment?

There are many reasons patients discharge themselves from health care against medical advice . They may involve lack of trust about their treatment, family responsibilities and personal obligations . For example, a patient may feel like they need to get back home to care for loved ones, they may have financial issues, or there may be feelings of distress related to loss of independence .

Whatever the reason, when a patient makes a decision to forgo medical treatment, it becomes ethically and morally distressing to all parties involved including families, the health care team and society .

The care team becomes distressed because they feel an obligation to help the patient receive the treatment needed to get better .

It can also be very distressing to families when they realize that their family members may no longer be making what they perceive to be safe decisions .

Another factor to consider is that there is a high chance that the patient will require re-hospitalization due to their illness . Their condition may have worsened and their health deteriorated and there may be an increased burden on the system to treat the patient at this time .

Families may feel like the system has failed them, and that their loved one has not been properly cared for and is now being forgotten . They may also insist that their relative be forced to receive the prescribed treatments because of their wish to have their loved ones cared for and safe .

However, until the patient is deemed incompetent by the appropriate authority, the patient is responsible for making his or her own decisions and the health care team is obliged to respect those decisions .

For all these reasons it is important that the health care team, the family and the patient discuss these issues and look for ways to assist these patients during their stay in continuing care . There are many resources in the community that may help with the issues identified . By doing so, it may assist patients in feeling cared for and it will encourage them to complete the treatments needed to assist with their total well-being .

For further information please speak with the nurse or doctor in charge of your family’s care .

Does a continuing care facility have an obligation to treat someone who leaves on their own accord?Ethel Ethics

My wife suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease and was recently placed in long term care. She calls out a lot and I worry that she is in pain. When I ask the staff to give her something for pain, they seem reluctant and I sense they question my wife’s level of pain. I don’t want her to suffer any more than she already does. Isn’t there some way to ease her pain?

It is now accepted that many residents of continuing care have significant pain every day, and yet that pain is not always recognized and not always well treated . It is a known fact that we all have more pain as we get older . This is most commonly due to problems with our bones and joints such as arthritis and osteoporosis . Cancer is another serious cause of pain, but less likely to be an issue in our continuing care residents . Dementia is also more common as we get older yet it is known that residents with dementia have fewer complaints of pain and are often thought to not have much pain .

There may be assumptions by residents and health care workers that old age and pain go together, and that there is not much that can be done about it . I do not think that health care workers ignore pain, but there is difficulty recognizing pain when dementia is present as well . The symptoms of pain and the symptoms of dementia may be similar, such as restlessness or calling out . Pain may be expressed in other non-verbal ways in these residents, such as grimacing or other body language .

Avoidable suffering is not the only consequence of untreated pain . These residents have a poorer quality of life and poorer functioning, both physically and mentally . Depression and pain are closely linked, with one worsening the other .

In continuing care we are working on ways to assess for pain in our residents . The new Alberta Continuing Care Health Service Standards require that a process be in place for pain assessment and management . There is no perfect tool for doing this yet . Residents are asked daily as to the presence of pain, and a more detailed assessment is done on admission and then every three months . The best thing is to have an attending physician and a health care team know the resident well .

The treatment of pain in continuing care residents is not simple either . The residents with pain are often the residents that are already on many medications . Acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, is the safest and is effective for mild and moderate pain . Medications like Motrin and related prescription arthritis medications are usually avoided in the elderly due to severe side effects such as bleeding ulcers and kidney damage . Often stronger medications like morphine are needed, and they are considered the most effective medications for severe pain . They unfortunately have substantial risks such as nausea, constipation, confusion and even death . They need to be started slowly and monitored carefully .

Although it is not easy, I think that we are now rising to the challenge of assessing and treating pain properly in our residents . This will result in a better quality of life for our residents and satisfaction in the health care team when suffering is relieved .

Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director of Medical Services, CapitalCare Corporate Services

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Carol Morris of CapitalCare CHOICE Norwood received special recognition for 40 years of service . Carol experienced many firsts in her career with CapitalCare . She was a staff member with CapitalCare’s first centre, the Norwood Auxiliary Hospital of Hospital District 24, which opened in 1964 . A decade later, she moved to the Norwood Day Hospital, the first program in the province to provide outpatient services . In 1996, Carol became one of the founding staff members of the CapitalCare CHOICE Program at Norwood, where she continues to work on a casual basis . Brian Match, Director of CapitalCare CHOICE and Community Programs, congratulated Carol for her commitment to CapitalCare and for her dedication to the many people she has helped over the years .

Staff with 15-40 years of service were offered a selection of gifts from Gift Consultant Company O .C . Tanner, and each recipient attending the ceremony was given a photo souvenir of the event .

In addition to honouring staff for their long service, CapitalCare showcased site innovations, which ranged from upgrading mechanical systems at the facilities to improving educational opportunities for staff and increasing quality of life for residents . The innovations were:

Left to right : CapitalCare Strathcona Care Manager Bill Taylor accepts a cheque from Gina Mogus of Loblaws, on behalf of employee Wendy Marteniuk, who volunteered at the centre .

Loblaws donates $500 to StrathconagINA MOgUS Of LOBLAWS PRESENTED a cheque for $500 to CapitalCare Strathcona on behalf of employee Wendy Marteniuk . Wendy volunteered her time to provide mealtime assistance to residents of the long term care unit . Through their Community Partners program, Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstores make donations to non-profit organizations on behalf of any employee who volunteers 40 hours or more in the community . Wendy’s mother Babs was a resident of Strathcona until her passing in March 2009 . The donation money will be used to buy heat lamps for the comfort of residents while bathing .

Sandy Figeat, Administrative AssistantCapitalCare Strathcona

Roswitha is described as “always smiling, bright, cheerful, confident, regal and one of a kind .” She is pictured here with CapitalCare’s Coordinators of Volunteer Services (back row, from L-R): Yvonne McNicoll, Pam McLean, Dee Rea, Roswitha Schmidt-Blouin, (front row, from L-R) Leanna van der Wekken, Rob McConechy and Sandra Troughton .

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• Broadening the scope of practice for LPNs• Water treatment system• Weekend staffing memo

• Velcro chart tags• Traditional soldiers’ dinner• Mobile computer totes• Best Practice learning centre• Education days

This year’s entertainment featured The Casuals, a band made up of some CapitalCare Grandview employees . As well there was a slideshow of staff from across the sites and short movie clips of each innovation .

Executive Associate Sherie Hough was honoured for ten years of organizing the event and thanked this year’s program committee of Corporate Program Assistant Shirley Barg, Senior Executive Assistant Betts Blakley, Foundation Fund Development Officer Cindy Wilson and Communications Manager Bernadette DeSantis .

Next year’s Employee Awards Night is scheduled for May 6, 2010 at the Fantasyland Hotel .

Bernadette DeSantis, Communications ManagerCapitalCare Corporate Services

Farewell to a one-of-a-kind ladyCAPITALCARE AND ESPECIALLY MCCONNELL PLACE NORTH send a gracious good bye to Roswitha Schmidt-Blouin as she retires after almost 19 years . Roswitha, who was the centre’s Volunteer/Leisure Coordinator, pioneered many innovative programs during her time at CapitalCare’s first Alzheimer care centre, including a wedding reminiscence program that will be soon the subject of a research study . Her talent for decorating and creating beautiful social areas is evident and will remain her legacy for years to come . The passion, joy, hopes and vision she has shown us has enriched the lives of the residents, family, volunteers and staff in a profound way . She will be missed by all . Many laughs, smiles, tears and well wishes were shared at her “big bash retirement party” held at McConnell Place North on June 9 .

Connie Bleau, Manager Main D/YADS, CapitalCare DickinsfieldSherri Bessette, Activities Convenor, McConnell Place North

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Canada Day 2009CapitalCare sites celebrated Canada’s 142nd birthday on

June 30 with parties and entertainment .A lively party took place at Lynnwood on June 30 with

entertainment provided by The Country Sound & Gospel . Everyone enjoyed the Canadian songs and some even danced . At the end, everyone sang O Canada and waved their Canadian flags . At Grandview, residents enjoyed musical entertainment, beginning the social with O Canada, and serving Canadian birthday cake and beverages . The turnout was great for both events, and everyone was dressed in red and white for the occasion .

Top Left : Ginger Woods in her festive red and white clothes for Canada Day at Grandview . Bottom Left : Sylvia and John, members of The Country Sound & Gospel band playing at Lynnwood .Top Right: Volunteer Lynn dancing with Lynnwood resident Norma Cantos . Bottom Right: Resident Bob Young (centre) and some of his family enjoying Grandview’s Canada Day social .