Celebrating CommunitySupport Month in Ontario

October 2012

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RespiteCare Your Way

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Respite is a break from the ongoing demands of providing care for a family member who has a disability or chronic health condition. Wesway offers short-term care which gives family caregivers some time to renew their energy. Respite care is a crucial part of the overall support many people need when caring for a family member at home. Wesway strives for

the strengths, needs and preferences of each family we serve. Care can take place in the family’s own home, the home of a volunteer or in one of our Respite Homes. Respite may also include support for individuals to participate more fully in the life of our community.

Families

The responsibilities of ongoing 24-hour care can be stressful and

provides a break for family caregivers to enjoy some personal time or simply get much needed rest. Periods of respite help sustain the strength of family caregivers so they can continue their vital role of caring for their family member at home.

Participants

Respite helps people with a disability or chronic health condition to continue living at home with their families. For many participants – young children, teens, adults or seniors – respite offers opportunities to socialize, pursue interests, build

participate in community activities.

Community

Respite helps caregivers and their family members contribute to the life of the

range of respite services helps build a stronger community with support networks that are inclusive and caring of all citizens.

W o s li i le

The geographical area served by Wesway includes the City of Thunder Bay and communities in the Districts of Thunder Bay, Kenora and Rainy River. Eligible families are responsible for the ongoing care of a family member who lives with them. The family member must have a chronic health condition or a disability, such as a developmental

disability, autism spectrum disorder, a physical disability, a frail condition related to aging, Alzheimer Disease or a related

eligibility is determined

by Wesway’s funding sources and the age, diagnosis, circumstances and location of each individual. For more detailed information about service eligibility, please contact Wesway.

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Wesway’s Personalized Focus

Ser ice PlanninAt Wesway, we listen. We tailor our services to meet the distinctive needs of each family we serve. We’re proud of our reputation for

Based on eligibility, funding and other resources, we work in partnership with families to create personalized service plans built on individual strengths, needs and preferences. After service plans are approved, family caregivers are encouraged to arrange their periods of respite directly with their workers or volunteers. No one can predict when an emergency might occur – a death, illness, or

strive to support families through

care challenges. There are no fees for Wesway’s respite care services.

Host FamiliesAfter careful screening and matching, volunteer Host Families provide periods of respite by welcoming a child or adult with a disability into their home. The hosts include the individual in their family activities for a few hours, or an occasional overnight or a weekend.

n-Home Ser iceWhen the needs of individuals are better met at home, trained Respite Workers carry out the care routines usually performed by the family caregiver. This type of service can occur regularly or variably. During a period of respite, our workers may assist participants in the enjoyment of various activities with a focus on their needs, interests and personal safety. If a family desires, periods of respite may take place outside of the home.

Community FriendsIndividuals with a disability are matched with carefully screened volunteers who share their time every week or two – or perhaps monthly. Together they enjoy a few hours of social or recreational activities in the community.

Respite HomesA variety of respite services are available in Wesway’s comfortable home-like settings. With the support of trained Respite Workers, small groups of participants engage in daily life routines and enjoy social and recreational activities tailored to their interests. The Weekend Service offers respite from Friday through Sunday, and the Weekday Service runs from Sunday to Tuesday. Wesway may offer other respite opportunities during the week, including overnights.

Family Directed Respite FundinWesway administers this type of respite for families living in communities throughout the District of Thunder Bay. Families decide how they would like to receive their respite service and Wesway pays for the associated costs. Detailed contracts are developed with families in accordance with clearly

and available resources. In limited circumstances, families within the City of Thunder Bay may be eligible for Family-Directed Respite Funding.

Flexi le Ran e of Respite Ser ices

Wesway gratefully acknowledges the funding we receive from the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Community and Social Services/Ministry of Child and Youth Services.

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I am pleased and proud to serveanother year as President ofWesway’s Board of Directors. Mycomments will primarily recountvarious service system issues andpriorities. However, what trulymatters is how our friends andfamilies in our own communitiesare affected. That’s why Weswaydistributes this annual publicationto the public. We are particularlygrateful to Wesway’s families,volunteers and staff for sharingtheir personal stories, and allowingus to raise awareness of what itmeans to be a family caregiver.

Our Board will miss the valuablecontributions of retiring membersJim McConnell and NickMelchiorre. However, we aredelighted to welcome Alison

Arthur, Margaret Boone and SarahManilla as new members of theBoard and look forward to reapingthe benefits of their wide-rangingexpertise. On behalf of the Board,I offer my thanks and very bestwishes to all of our friends andcolleagues throughout the NorthWest. I hope you enjoy readingthis Special Edition!

We are thrilled by the outstandingsuccess of our expanded respiteservices for seniors throughout theregion, from Manitouwadge to theManitoba border. Wesway’s respitefeatures flexibility, a family-centred approach and practical,grassroots communityconnections. Wesway serves manyseniors who would be eligible foradmission to long-term care. Oftentheir family caregivers are also inpoor health. Respite is one of thecritical supports necessary forthem to continue living withdignity at home for as long aspossible. We are proud that ourservices help reduce visits toemergency departments, decreaseunnecessary admissions tohospitals and long-term carehomes, and reduce alternate level

of care (ALC) pressures and lengthof hospital stays. Wesway is steadfast in ourcommitment to help sustain ourhealth system for the future. Weapplaud the North West LHIN forits ongoing recognition of the vitalrole played by family caregivers.Wesway fully supports the LHIN’sstrategic directions, which alignclosely with our own goals. We areon board with the Home Firstphilosophy and other initiativeswhich will advance the Senior CareStrategy, an important componentof the new provincial HealthAction Plan. The growing demandfor respite services – both in thenumber of families and thecomplexity of their needs -exceeds the limits of our resources.As a result we have waiting lists.As the LHIN moves forward withthe implementation of their HealthServices Blueprint, we welcomethe opportunity to strengthenalliances with our sisterorganizations and maximize theeffective use of scarce resources.

We wish the new DevelopmentalServices Ontario (DSO)organizations every success as

they employ the new applicationprocess in their role as the singlepoint of access for thedevelopmental services system.We commit to working inpartnership with theDSO–Northern Region to helpachieve the vision of systemtransformation. The WeswayBoard continues to be extremelyconcerned by the severe shortageof resources available to serveadults with a developmentaldisability through the Ministry ofCommunity and Social Services.When future elements areimplemented (e.g. the newprovincial prioritization processand funding entities) we will counton them to significantly benefitindividuals and their familycaregivers.

In closing, it’s an honour to extendgreetings to the citizens andcommunity partners of the vastregion we serve. It’s extremelygratifying to receive yourcontinued support!

Marilyn HurrellPresident, Wesway’s

Board of Directors

Message from the President of Wesway’s Board of Directors

Marilyn Hurrell

Call for Volunteers to Serve on Wesway’s Board of DirectorsCollectively, the members of Wesway’s volunteer Board of Directors encompass a wide range of skills, knowl-edge and life experiences. One third of the Board is comprised of families who are connected to our services,which helps the organization remain strategically focused on the changing needs of the people we serve. Theremaining members represent the broader external environment, with representatives who have backgrounds inbusiness, finance, education and other key sectors. This blend of abilities strengthens our Board’s capacity todefine the future of our organization. For information about becoming a member of Wesway’s Board of Directors,please call Wesway at 623-2353 or email respite@wesway.com.

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There appears to be a new boomoccurring among the Baby Boomers.According to the details of the 2011Census released by StatisticsCanada, the Chronicle Journalreported that in the Thunder Bayarea, 17.2% of the population is 65or over… the only segment of thepopulation that is growing. In fact,to break it down further the secondfastest growing group are peopleliving beyond 100. At the same timethere has been a decline in thepercentage of the populations ofboth children and wage earners.

By most accounts, we are seeingsignificant improvement in theoverall health of seniors. BabyBoomers are finding that the yearsare accumulating relentlessly as thelong summers of our youth becomequick flashes of our pre-retirementexperience. Generally speaking, weseem to be moving into our autumnyears with a higher level of activity,energy and enthusiasm than ourparents did.

There are varied beliefs about theeffects of aging boomers on society.Will we remain politically active?Will we continue to be a force forchange in policy decisions and theservices we receive? Will we marchinto our senior years remainingcharacteristically un-silent?And yet tomorrow I may suffer astroke...or be diagnosed withAlzheimer disease…

Life can change in an instant.Should I need help down the road,who will care for me so I am able toremain in the comfort and dignity ofmy own home? Will it be myspouse? Will it be my children? Andwhen they are stressed andexhausted from helping me, whowill care for them?

Family caregivers are the bedrock ofthe community care system. Respitecare can help support families andhelp make a difference that enablescaregivers to continue their vitalrole.

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Timothy Miao, Community FriendI initially signed up as a volunteer to help out but quickly gained a new friend. We bothhave a ton of fun playing sports, hitting the gym, watching movies, trying new things andbeing a part of the community.

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My daughter Randi was born with Mosaic Down Syndrome, which is considered a rare form. Weswaycame into our lives when Randi was around 9 years old and now that she is almost 18 it has been agreat support. We will place Randi's name on the waiting list for adult support in the next fewmonths. Randi has made many friends during this time and she would have been lost without it. Therespite gives my entire family the chance to get things done without the worry about what Randi isdoing (as she is having fun). So when my employer Thunder Bay Insurance asked our staff what com-munity program would benefit the most from a donation, I responded immediately for Wesway. It wasa great honour of mine to proudly represent Thunder Bay Insurance and provide a donation toWesway, the organization that cares!

David & Dan Stezenko, Quality MarketWe’re honoured to support Wesway through the ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ community sup-port program. What a blessing it must be for caregivers to receive a much neededrest. Our community should rally behind Wesway because they demonstrate compassionand truly care about the quality of life in our city.

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Life often comes around full circleand George Walsh’s story surelydepicts this. If you could look backtwenty years, you would find Georgeand his sister Zoe living with theirelderly mom Norah in Thunder Bay.George required full physical supportas the result of cerebral palsy andZoe needed constant care because ofher autism and health concerns.Norah credited Wesway and othersupport services with helping hercope with her family’s incredible careneeds. Her unwavering commitmentto her family, faith and communitywas apparent to all.

Although Norah’s values were verytraditional, she mapped out a familyjourney that was much lessconventional. After a lifetime oftirelessly caring for George and Zoe,

Norah’s health began to declinewhen she was in her late eighties.Yet her determination to keep herfamily together was unwavering.When she reluctantly agreed to moveinto long term care it was with onecondition – Zoe, whose needs hadincreased with age, must move withher. The two moved into RainycrestHome for the Aged in their homecommunity of Fort Frances. Norah’splan for George was everything sheenvisioned when he moved in withhis best friend and brother Sandy intheir original family home in FortFrances. To make the picture morecomplete, one only has to look nextdoor to find their sister Jane, whospends time with George and Sandyevery day.

Together, George and Sandy have

continued to make their family proudwith their participation in fundraisingmarathons, such as the Terry FoxRun. They enjoy celebrity status asthey partner up – George on hispumped up wheels powered bySandy navigating behind him eitheron foot or cycling… covering asmuch as 100 miles in a stint!Although Norah and Zoe have sincepassed on, Norah was able to seethat their family was fully re-unitedin Fort Frances.

This reunion has since beenextended to include Wesway. AsGeorge’s caregiver, Sandy is nowable to benefit from the help ofWesway’s Family Directed RespiteFunding. Respite allows the twobrothers to enjoy a little time apart sothat they can continue to appreciateeach other’s company despite thechallenges involved in George’s dailyliving routine. Everyone at Weswayis thrilled to hear that we are onceagain connected to George and hisfamily, as they live out their sharedfamily dream.

Around Again

Sandy and George are more than just brothers... they're best friends

Sharon Mercier, Community Relations Coordinator, Boston Pizza Thunder BayIt's a pleasure for Boston Pizza to be able to give back to our community by supportingcauses, charities and organizations, especially those like Wesway which has such a longhistory of helping so many families in our community with respite care. It’s such a valu-able role that Wesway fills, and Boston Pizza is happy to help in our small way.

The Manor House Adult Day Program is a social andrecreational day program for older adults who have Alzheimer’sDisease or a related dementia. The program helps participantsmaintain an optimal level of independent functioning in thecommunity for as long as possible, while providing respite forcaregivers.

To cover costs of meals and special activities, a dailyfee of $22.00 is charged. Transportation service with

staff accompaniment is available through a jointservice with HAGI Transit. A fee does apply.

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If you or someone you know would benefitfrom our service contact:

Lisa Petersen, Team Leader at 768-4454 orHoward Nistico, Family/Client Support Facilitator at 768-4415

Helen Kroker, ParticipantOur family has been involved with Wesway since the early 1980’s, and I was a volunteeras a Host Family for many years. Five years ago I got sick and lost my mobility. And nowmy brother cares for me. I understand that respite is for the caregiver, but it really helpsme too. Wesway are my hands.

Our Thanks …Wesway gratefully acknowledges all the families, volunteers, donors andstaff who have so graciously agreed to share their very personal storiesand images in this publication. The truths expressed by these ordinarypeople bring some decidedly extraordinary issues to life. The sharing ofthese personal challenges, joys and tribulations is a compelling way toincrease knowledge and understanding in our community.

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To say that Maria and ArthurCiddio have a home bustling withactivity is an understatement. Withtwo of their daughters, twograndchildren and Arthur’s motherall living under the same roof,there’s never a dull moment.

What makes life even busier is thatArthur’s mother Michelina has theearly stages of dementia. She wasdiagnosed shortly after her partnerpassed away two years ago. “He’dmentioned that she would oftenforget things, but we just chalked itup to being part of who she is. Wedidn’t realize at the time that it wasthe early symptoms,” says Maria.In addition to her short termmemory loss, she also tends todwell on news she receives,sometimes repeating it many timesto people around her. Arthur hastried to help her remember thingsby using different mind exercises.

Initially Arthur’s family would taketurns visiting Michelina, bringingher food, taking care of chores andhelping out where they could. Asher symptoms progressed,Michelina moved into long termcare. After only two months, herfamily realized it was not a good fitfor her. Given her heritage and lifeexperiences, Michelina longed tobe closer to her family.

Arthur and Maria volunteered tohave her move in with them.“Michelina comes from a warmand sometimes loud Italian family.This is what she is used to,” Mariasays. Arthur adds, “We were raisedwith the idea that we’d help ourparents out when they needed it.” Shortly after Michelina moved in,Maria and Arthur were able toaccess Wesway’s respite service.Initially they tried the in-homeservice, but soon realized that lessfrequent but longer periods ofrespite worked much better forthem. Arthur and Maria now gettheir respite time by havingMichelina stay at the RespiteHome a full weekend at a time.“It’s great for all of us, as we get abreak to go to Duluth for a

vacation or Toronto to visit ourother daughter, or we can getthings done around the house.”Maria continues, “Michelina lovesthe Respite Home as she oftenstays with some of the samepeople each time. She hasdeveloped friendships with severalof them. She really enjoys it, and itis important that the elderlysocialize and keep active.”

Maria praises the staff at theRespite Home. “Everyone there isvery flexible and accommodatingwith us and especially withMichelina. We know that she’ssafe and well taken care of there.”

Living at home with her family, itseems that Michelina’s dementia isprogressing more slowly. Mariaadmits, “Without Wesway’s respitethings would be much moredifficult for us. It’s great to havethe added support.”

Four generations of Michelina's family enjoy the time they spend together.

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Sharon Arsenault, CaregiverMy husband and I live with Parkinson’s and are newcomers to Thunder Bay. Wesway hasbeen a light in our lives. The people that work for Wesway are compassionate and caring,interested to learn and to be helpful in any way they can. Wesway allows gives me therespite that I need to be my husband’s caregiver.

Sharon Howk-Ventrudo, CaregiverMy family’s so thankful for the very personal, caring and flexible respite that Weswayoffers. It helps us feel that our community cares and we are not alone. The Respite Workershave been wonderful interpersonally and professionally. When my Mother's live in caregiverwent out of town for 6 weeks, we were able to used banked respite hours to make sure shewas safe and well cared for. What a relief.

Christine Campbell, CaregiverWe really appreciate Wesway. It helps relieve a lot of the stress.

Barb Maruk, CaregiverWe came to Thunder Bay four years ago and were lucky we didn’t need to wait long to get the services that weneeded. The support has been wonderful for our family. We have two young ladies matched with us and ourboys cannot wait for them to arrive. Our son loves to go to the new Respite Home… I don’t know what I woulddo without Wesway!

Peter Landry, Caregiver My wife has been my life for 46 years. When I got sick with cancer and other healthissues, there was no circumstance, not even the possibility of dying that would make meleave her at home alone. If not for Wesway I’d be dead. Wesway’s service is so beneficial.I’m blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people that take phenomenal care of mywife. Wesway saved my life!

Gift IdeaAre you struggling to find unique gift ideas? Why not give your special someone adonation to Wesway in his or her name? Your one-of-a kind gift will certainly make adifference. The recipient will appreciate knowing your gift has directly benefited families inour community. A “win-win” situation for all involved!

Individual DonorsLeigh Abthorpe

James & Diane AdamsLouise Antoniazzi

Jean ArthursCathy & Joseph Babiak

Norma & Mohamed BadiTom & Linda Ballentine

Brenda BaricMarybeth Barrett

Kathryn & Ernest BeckG. Cameron & Patricia Bell

Margaret BenesKaren & Robert Benson

Robert Ian BensonMike & Sonja Berezowski

Vera & Larry BetuzziMargaret Boone

Jo Anne & Jack BrimmellSally Browne

Angela BruneauKen & Bev Bruni

Yvonne & Mimo BrunoLinda Bukovy

William BukovySantina Cacciatore

Thora CampbellJohn & Gertie Cano

Colette CarlbergTiffany Cerven

Florence & Percy CheethamDon & Val Chepesiuk

Alice ChorneyMargaret & Matt Chuckrey

Alice ClarkKarl & Moira Coates

Gladys ColburneLaura & Ed Collins

Doris ColvinTed & Bunny Commisso

Edward & Jacqueline CommissoEleanor Commisso

Barbara CopReginald Crigger

Athena DamianakosDave & Rena Daniels

Lindsay DanielsTerry & Nancy Daniels

Waltraut & Fred DeAmicisMary & John DeJong

Alda Del BiancoBill & Isabel DellBeverly Dennis

Robert & Karin DiGiuseppeClaudia & Edward Domanski

Jackie DomineckJames & Karen Dowhaniuk

Diane & Doug Drake

Jacqueline & Gerald DumontSue & Bob Duncan

Jonah & Tammy DupuisJoan Dutli

Gerald & Susan DykstraFrank Edmonds

Sophie and Alvin EdwardsLisa Ellacott

Lori Ann EmmertonPam, Joe Fayrick & Family

Freda & James FlankMary Ann & Larry Fogolin

Dan, Deanna & Jody GarbuttAngie GarneauAngie GarofaloNancy Gates

Gerald & Shirley GibsonDeb & Stephen Gillespie

Susan GliddonStephen GolphyJackie Gordon

Perry & Doris GrandalDona Grant

Pierre & Danielle GravelDoreen GreenMartin Griffith

Maurice & Susan GrinsteadSuzanne Hart

Jeff HebertJames Henrikkson

Scott HobbsErica Holloway

Mike & Irene HolowkaLorana HowePaulette Howe

Cindy & Ger HuberdeauLeslie & Christopher Hynnes

Lynn IrvingDouglas Jakubowski

Margaret JeanIsa Jones

Isabel Kane Fiona KarlstedtBetty Karpiuk

David & Jennifer KashubaLaura & Norman KeetchRichard & Sherry Kehrig

John & Mabel KennaBarbara & James Kirk

Fred & Judy KlugJack & Elsa Kosala

Micheal & Phylis KowbuzHelen Kroker

Evelyn & Randy KushnierValma Lacroix

Fatima LagadouroMegan Lampi

Wayne & Susan Lang

Andrea LangfordClayton Lavoie

Victor & Edith LazarukBernd & Cindy Leimenstoll

Steve & Anna LeschukJean Lesyk

Jean LockwoodRene Lupien

Evelyn & Patrick LynchMarguerite & Ivor MacaulayAlastair & Barbara MacKay

Robert & Laurie Mackie Dana MacMillan

Maryann MacNaughtonKaren Maki

Veiko & Kaija MakiJean Makiw

Paul & Elizabeth MalashewskiHendrika & William Marbus

Derek MargaritKathryn & Kim MarslandBonnie & Andy Martin

Margaret MartinJohn & Eva MattsonJoyce & Rudy Mauro

Marguerite & Edward MayesDonald & Sumie McIvor

Sheleigh McMillanKarl & Moria Coates

Gisele MeyerCathy & Kevin Mullins

Carol NeffKaren & Clifford Niles

Janice NordalJoanne Norlund-Carroll

Gus & Betty ObergDonald & Marilyn Orr

Mary PangElizabeth & Arnold ParadisHelen & Murray Patterson

Michael & Maria PepeBeverly & Dorothy Peristy

Jim & Cathy PineauAntonio Pizzi

Jean & William PoluhaBarbara & Boog Powell & Family

Larry PughTuija & Reijo PuirasMaria & Roy Ray

Mary RenaudDiane & Peter Ripa

Tony & Family RomeoJudy Ross

Carol RusakPeter Rusak

Akira & Kazuko SakiyamaEric & Dolores Sandberg

Claudia & Alpherie Sarrasin

Henry & Lesli SchellingMargaret & Jacob Schep

John SchmidtJohn & Carol Schmidt

Calvin & Elizabeth SeabrookJudy SicilianoRichard Sims

Rinaldo & Aquila SlobbeDan & Tita Somerfield

Tina SpithoffRob & Tammy Squitti

Julia StaffJohn & Randi Steffensen

Lorraine StoppelCynthia Sundberg

Mary SylvesterJames & Shirley Symington

Ernest TakaloAnnette Tempelman

Michelle TessierRobin & Rose ThompsonEugene & Lydia ThomeBob & Shelia ThorsonThomas & Deanna TodKaren & Mark Tremblay

Anne TurcotteMaria Walser

Marilyn WatsonArlene & Morley Wiseman

Chad & Stacey WoodWilma WoodSylvia WrightDarlene Yahn

William & Anne YoungWilma ZwaalRon Thomas

Rose & Robin ThompsonRobert & Sheila ThorsonThomas & Deanna Tod

Donna TowersKaren & Marc Tremblay

Seimer TsangAnne Turcotte

Richard & Pat TurcotteNaz & Linda Vallelonga

Jennifer VarleyArlene & John Veurink

Georgina VoulgarisRosemary Wainwright

Jim & Reta WolfeSylvia WrightIngrid Yawney

William & Anne YoungMyrtle Zaporzan

Greg Zelinski

Businesses/OrganizationsCIBC Employee Ambassador Program

Emo Sales & Service EnterpriseExaltation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church

Foresters – Maple Leaf East Regional Council Regional Council

Form & Pour ConstructionGenivar Inc

John Andrews FoundationKiwanis Club of Thunder Bay

Lakehead District School Board – SupportStaff Charity Fund

Lakehead Elementary School Teachers of Ontario

Meridian Marine Consulting LtdOur Lady of Loretto/St. Marks Catholic

Women’s LeaguePrincipe Di Piemonte Society

Ladies AuxiliarySears Canada Inc

Sunlife Financial Matching Gift ProgramSunlife Financial Volunteer Program

TBCB Volunteer Charity NightThunder Bay Community Foundation

Thunder Bay District Catholic School Board

Thunder Bay Horticultural SocietyThunder Bay Insurance

Independent Order of Foresters #1213United Way Donor Directed

Wesway also gratefully acknowledgesthe donations received in memory of

the followiong individuals:Bobbi AlekiejanGary CoulombeMario Di Carlo

Ken DolphInge Ellacott

Virginia EvansWilliam FrancisDiane Gingras

George JohnsonGeorge Karpiuk

Darlene MarcotteOlive Miles

Vada MontgomeryRita NewellMary Oliver

William ParkerEllen Ponting

Alessandro PreteAlbert SchulzkiJohn Paul SuresRonald Thomas

Willi WalserDwayne Wood

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Allan Hardy, known as “Jiggs”around Nipigon, loves to hunt andfish. For 27 years he has gone outto his spot at Humbolt Bay on LakeNipigon to fish, enjoy the freedom,but mostly to enjoy the outdoors.Allan has never liked to stay inside;he had to be doing somethingoutside. As a commercial fishermanhe would often be gone for days,from sunrise to sunset, while hiswife Iris ran the household. Henever minded the hard workbecause he was outdoors.

Time began to catch up. Both Irisand Allan developed severalailments like many people do withage. Iris became increasinglyunsteady on her feet and eventuallyneeded a walker to help her getaround. A couple of years ago herdeclining health forced Allan to giveup his time spent outdoors. Allan’slife had changed. Recognizing thatIris was not as capable as she oncewas, Allan slowly but surely took

over the duties of managing theirhome.

“I might not be as tidy as she was,but our place is always clean,” hesays. Allan cooks, cleans, and doesthe laundry and does so with asmile. But he misses the outdoors. “I really don’t like to be inside andcooped up,” he explains. “I used to

just go outside whenever I wantedto. But now I’ve got to make sureshe is okay. I can’t leave Irisalone.”

Allan runs errands when he can. Hetries to do most things when theirson or daughter can be around tohelp Iris, but they have careers andfamilies of their own and their time

is limited. One day, when Allanwas downtown running a fewerrands, he bumped into an oldfriend and they started talking.Since Allan only gets out every oncein a while, they took some time tocatch up. As it turns out, his friendwas in a similar situation with hiswife. His friend told Allan aboutWesway’s Family Directed RespiteFunding and how it helped pay forsomeone to stay with his wife whenhe needed a break.

Allan just started to receiveWesway’s service this year and he’salready noticed the benefits. He’shoping to take some time to gomoose hunting in the fall. “Ialready took three days to go up tomy place on Lake Nipigon. I wasable to check the camp and fix upthe boat and do a few things aroundthere.” So don’t be surprised if nextweek the sign on Allan’s front doorsays: Gone Fishin’.

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Courtney Rogalla, Rachel Sutton andSamantha Poulin joined Wesway tocomplete their internships for theRecreation Therapy Program atConfederation College. These threeunique individuals all had one thingin common – their great desire tomake the world a better place whilehelping others reach their fullpotential.

What has surprised you the mostabout your time with Wesway?Courtney: I’ve learned so much fromthe relationships I developed withparticipants and families.Rachel: That the participants neededto be patient with me. Getting toknow one another takes time andlearning to understand people whodon’t use words to communicate canbe a challenge. I really appreciatedtheir patience.Samantha: The most surprisingthing for me was the Respite Homes.I expected them to be aninstitutional setting but they’re not!

They are beautiful homes you feelvery comfortable in – they’reawesome!

What was your best moment withWesway?Courtney: Seeing the smiles on the

faces of the participants afterspending time with them, doingthings that made them feel goodabout themselves and their abilities.Rachel: There are so manyhighlights for me! From playingguitar in the park with a teenager to

enjoying a leisurely walk with asenior, I loved it all.Samantha: First, the wonderfulrelationships with participants.Second, the great welcomingatmosphere from Wesway staff.They were so supportive witheverything and provided excellenttraining.

What was the most important thingyou learned?Courtney: The most important thingI learned while at Wesway is tolisten not just with your ears butyour whole body! It is important tobe fully in tune with people.Rachel: Participants as people firstand that everything else issecondary. Every person deservesrespect, patience and to be treatedwith dignity.Samantha: Being reminded that lifeis short. Live in the moment – Ispent a lot of time with participantswho live that way every day. I wantto be more like that!

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I am a secondary school teacher forthe Lakehead District School Board.I have been working as a teacher forthe past three years and love myjob, getting to know my studentsand co-workers alike. After someunexpected changes at thebeginning of the school year, Ifound myself out of work andlooking to use the extra time I hadto engage in something meaningful.I didn’t know exactly what I wantedto do but I knew I wanted to meetnew people and be of help in someway to someone.

I happened upon Wesway whiledriving by. I sent an email and bythe next week I had decided to

become a Community Friend withinthe volunteer program. I knew assoon as I walked in the Weswaydoors that it was an amazingorganization. The people werewelcoming, friendly and mostimportantly, happy! Everythingseemed to fall into place and I wassoon matched up with Zachary, oneof the most charismatic andmagnetic individuals I have evermet.

Zach is, by far, the coolest person Iknow. When I first started withWesway, I assumed that I would beproviding fun opportunities forwhoever I was matched up with.When I hang out with Zach, he is

the entertainment - the fun is justwherever he is. From spending theafternoon playing arcade games towater gun fights at the swimmingpool, I have had so much fun withZach and always look forward tothe opportunities that the next timetogether will bring!

Although I haven’t beenvolunteering long, I have alreadylearned so much from my time withZach. I have learned about realchallenges and true strength. He hasshown me that happy is something

we choose to be, regardless of ourchallenges. It’s a valuable lessonyou can only learn from someonewho truly lives with that outlook. Becoming a Community Friend withWesway and spending time withZach has opened my mind to somany new and positive ways ofthinking. I am truly grateful for theexperiences that I have had so farand look forward to many more.

Jessica Walter, Community Friend

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Joan Dutli, CaregiverWesway means a helping hand when one is needed. Our workers provide companionship and assistance for mymother and respite for me. The respite hours that Wesway offers us gives me the freedom to spend time any way Iwant. Our workers are attentive, kind and helpful. I don’t worry about my mother while I am away. I know she isin good hands.

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Positive energy … compassion …creativity … dedication …enthusiasm … and oh yes, proudnew grandmother! These descriptorsportray the essence of MarleneSchelhaas.

Marlene has been a Respite Workerwith Wesway for two years. Sheprovides care and support forindividuals while their familycaregivers take a much neededbreak. Depending on the needs andpreferences of each family, she mayprovide some very personal care orshe might help individualsparticipate in various activities athome or in the community. Marleneshares, “My own mom hasdementia, so I know what some ofthe families are dealing with.”

Marlene has followed a diversecareer path. Her husband is a self-employed carpenter, and for yearsMarlene was a stay-at-home momfocusing her attention on their three

children. Over the years she drove aschool bus, worked in a varietystore, volunteered in a veterinaryclinic and even did some office workfor a while. With her kids grown,Marlene decided to advance hereducation by enrolling in thePersonal Support Worker (PSW)program. After graduating withhonours, she credits her daughter-in-law with the suggestion to applyfor a job at Wesway.

“When I first came to Wesway, Iwas nervous. It’s a hugeresponsibility to take care ofsomeone’s family member. Whenyou first meet a family, you’re notreally sure how it’s going to go. Butthe training provides lots of helpfulinformation and I can’t say enoughabout how supportive thesupervisors are,” states Marlene.

“It’s nice to be matched with threeor four families on a regular basis. Iespecially love working with seniors

– they’re fantastic! It’s like webecome really good friends, or partof an extended family,” saysMarlene. “Together we try to figureout activities that suit the person’sinterests, and then help them

overcome whatever barriers theremight be. Sometimes we have to bepretty creative. It’s a lot of fun!”

When families are in crisis, Marleneis happy to step up and workadditional hours. “It’s all abouthelping the families, and that’s whatseals the deal for me!” declaresMarlene. “My job helps caregiverskeep their family members at homefor as long as possible. Yes … that’shuge for me. It’s what I would wantfor myself!”

“Wesway is an awesome place towork. I’ve been matched with somereally amazing families. And yet mywork schedule is flexible enough tomeet my own needs for familytime,” beams Marlene. “It’swonderful to be able to work at ajob I absolutely love. I feel like I’vefinally found my niche.”

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Seniors Services, and Home Equipment Loans. Please take a look at the following and see where we can help you!

Disaster ManagementProvides Personal Preparedness workshops that cover the roleRed Cross plays in disaster response in Canada, how to prepareemergency kits, ways to stay safe during specific types of disas-ters and what to do before and after an emergency.

H.E.L.P (Health Equipment Loan Program) The Red Cross makes equipment available such as wheelchairs,commodes, walkers and crutches, to individuals recuperating intheir own homes. The equipment is provided with a healthcareprofessional’s recommendation for up to 3 months and can beextended.

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Sitting down with Kim Sjolund forthe first time is like catching up withan old friend.

Kim recently received an OntarioVolunteer Service award inrecognition of 15 years as a WeswayHost Family. “Of all the things to berecognized for, giving of my time isthe best,” says Kim. She is proud ofher time spent volunteering, but it ispride in the relationships she hasbuilt with families that shinesthrough. She says, “Giving of yourtime to be with a person is so easy!”She also identifies one of the greataspects of being a Host Family – youdon’t need to take time away fromyour own family, just welcomesomeone to join you.

Reflecting on her years withWesway, Kim speaks about her ownchildren, now grown, and their lovefor the individuals who came intotheir lives through Wesway. Theyalways enjoyed the time they spentas family volunteers. When Kim’sdaughter moved away, she chose tobecome a volunteer as well, “It’s justsomething we do.” Her sons whostill live in Thunder Bay are alsobuilding relationships in their ownneighbourhoods.

Kim is a great example of the joyand benefits of volunteering – for thevolunteer and for the participant.Kim reflects, “Last time Jasminevisited us, we were just hanging out,walking in the back yard. To me it’s

no big deal; it wouldn’t be as muchfun without her. Having children inyour life just makes everything moreenjoyable.”

What made Kim choose Wesway allthose years ago? Kim says, “Ialways loved working with children,and I had one of those great meantto be moments.” The day Kimstopped at the Wesway office, shewas greeted by a staffer who said,“Great! I have time to see you rightnow and there’s a training sessiontonight!” The rest is history. Kimsays that Wesway has alwaysensured that she was well trained forher role, and always felt completelysupported and appreciated. Kim talksabout the importance of thematching process at Wesway to findthe best possible fit for volunteersand families. She says, “I wasn’tmatched with some random person.I had a choice! Wesway wants tobuild long and successfulrelationships.”

As a parent Kim understands justhow demanding parenting can beand the value of a break from thoseresponsibilities. Kim takes picturesduring their time together so thatJasmine can share her experiencewith her own family after shereturns home. Kim says, “Mygreatest motivation is knowing thatmy time spent volunteering trulyhelps families.”

Kim and Jasmine love spending time together

Meant to BeW E S W A Y R E S P I T E C A R E Y O U R W A Y18

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“I was about to fall off a ledge.” BevBanks explains of the early battleswith her husband Barrie’s dementia.“Wesway was like a hand thatreached out and gently pulled me tosafety.”

Bev and Barrie moved to Upsalaabout twenty years ago. Barrie hadbeen working as a researchtechnologist with Atomic Energy ofCanada Limited in Pinawa,Manitoba. An intelligent, outgoingand independent man, Barrie lovedthe outdoors and tinkering. Bevexplains, “He once designed andcreated a high tech heating systemfor our trailer. He used to invent allkinds of things.”

It frightened Bev when Barrie firstbegan to show his symptoms.“There’s no history of dementia inhis family, and he always took careof me.” Bev continues, “He wassuddenly getting easily agitated andwould get angry for no apparentreason. Making decisions becamevery difficult for him and evenroutine ones were causing him a lotof stress.”

Four years ago, Bev persuadedBarrie to move to Thunder Baywhere she might be able to accessmore services to help them. Afterthe move the stresses continued tomount and Bev was reaching abreaking point. She was able to getimmediate crisis support fromWesway, while waiting for ongoingrespite service. In addition, she wasable to join a support group throughthe local Alzheimer Society and geta morale boost through her friendsat her new church.

It wasn’t easy for her to leave Barriewith people she didn’t know. “Ididn’t trust anyone but myself tolook after Barrie. But after meetingour Facilitator and Respite Workers,it put my mind at ease. Wesway’sbeen so good to Barrie and me.

They make me feel like I’m special.We love the service and can’t sayenough about it!”

Bev raves about the RespiteWorkers who have been matchedwith Barrie. “One of our workers islike a granddaughter to Barrie.

Barrie still loves the outdoors, andthey go to Kakabeka Falls, MissionIsland, Centennial Park, raspberrypicking, and even clean fishtogether. They are like two peas in apod.” When Barrie isn’t out enjoyingnature, he likes to play Crokinole, orpractice his putting in the back yard.

Bev uses her respite time to go tothe gym a couple days a week. “Ithink it’s important for a caregiverto be healthy.”

While she is thankful for the help,Bev still recognizes the stress ofcaring for someone with dementia.“Barrie is a totally different personnow. He is very submissive anddoesn’t open up as much as he usedto. He was a very impassioned man,but he is so mellow now. I have tomake all of the decisions at home.

Still, she says that she has a littleless stress in her life today. Now shelooks forward to having Barrie visitthe Respite Home, and is excitedthat her grandson is moving toThunder Bay. As for the immediatefuture, they plan to do somedancing together. “Barrie becomeshis old self on the dance floor,” Bevsays. “We still have a great timetogether. Life hasn’t passed us by.”

Life Hasn’t Passed Us By

Barrie enjoys a sunny morning with his Community Friend VolunteerJessica Eckensweiler.

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Community FriendVolunteers

Christina AsmussenMeriem Benlamri

Alison CarrollMolly Dasch

Katherine & Justin Frape Jenna GarlickSenoia GerowLori Gilbert

Sofiya HamarKelsey Horne

Michelle Lavoie-PintarCharlene Loponen &

Aaron ParkKaitlyn MakkingaKaitlyn Mauracher

Timothy MiaoArlene Myers

Jessica OsmentDenise Pollari

Peggy ShippamMary SteeleNatali SurkicJessica Walter

Katrena Windum

Host Family Volunteers Marybeth & Rob Barrett

Michelle BouvierJessica & Dan ClappCarol & Brent ClineRoz & Allen Cox

Susan & AlexanderDesbiens

Barb & Gerry ErbLois Gagnon

Theresa HendrickenKelly & Kevin Horne

Sheri Kuppinen & Chris Belleau

Sheryl & Joe LockertShauna & Jeremy

MakkingaCarol & Rob NeffShelley Neff &

Dan FotheringhamKatrina O'NeillJane Oryschak

Denise & Sam PollariChristine & Wally SeabergKim Sjolund & Pat Dickey Linda & Naz VallelongaArlene & John Veurink

Carrie & Mike WheelerPat & Henry Wielobob

Susan Wright

Special Event VolunteersChloe Arrault

Taryn BilokryliBonnie EricksonDaniel McGoey

Barb PowellAmy Rusak

Anna SchulzkiKaren TremblayJolene Whatley

Bingo VolunteersMarilyn Beyaki

June EngerBonnie EricksonTarja HeinimakiSharon JohnstonDaniel McGoeyBarb MacKay

Judy RossCathy Sochackey

Katie Zuber

Wesway Board ofDirectors

Alison ArthurMargaret BooneMarilyn HurrellSarah Manilla

James McConnellNick MelchiorreMarie KlassenAmy RusakRobert Seed

Markus Walser

Hearty Thanks to Wesway’s Fabulous VolunteersW E S W A Y R E S P I T E C A R E Y O U R W A Y20

PrivacyWesway values the trust placed in us by the families we

serve. Wesway respects the personal privacy of families, and safeguards the confidentiality and

security of all personal information.

For more information about our Privacy Policy andProcedures, call the Wesway office at 623-2353.

Our MissionWesway provides personalized

respite services.

Wesway builds community partnerships and promotes inclusionthrough community development.

Wesway envisions a model of respitesupport services to meet the needs

of community with respect and dignity.

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Visit our website at www.thunderbaycas.ca The Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay

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We Care AboutOur NeighbourhoodAt Tbaytel, we applaud the organizations that make a difference in the communities we serve. From accessible recreation to just plain old help, we know how hard staff and volunteers work to support and enrich lives.

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A lot can change in just twelvemonths! Last year, Wesway shareda snapshot of its Respite Homes andhow out of home respite can becrucial to some family caregiverswho need extra time to rechargetheir batteries.

Wesway has been offering theRespite Home model of service withresounding success for decades.Although the locations and capacityof the homes have changed over theyears, the “home away from home”idea still remains a popular optionwith families.

Last year’s story described howWesway was in the midst of asignificant change that would allowan expansion of this valuableservice. Fast forward one year! With the opening of two newRespite Homes on Jean Street,Wesway has increased capacity toprovide respite home services forfamilies. While leaving Andras Court

after ten years was somewhatbittersweet for the staff and families,the opportunity to grow the servicewas something that could not bepassed up.

Senior participants now callWesway’s Court Street location theirplace to stay a while. With a brightand spacious living area, modernkitchen, and cozy bedrooms, thisfully accessible location offers awarm and welcoming atmospherewhere caregivers feel confident inthe care provided for their familymembers. Signs and guidesthroughout the home helpparticipants to be as independent aspossible during their stay. The homealso features a private green spacewith flower gardens and sittingareas.

Adult participants now visit the“Jean Street Down “ location. “Theparticipants love the residentialneighbourhood. Our place really has

an inviting home-like environment,”says Jean Lesyk, one of Wesway’stwo Respite Home Supervisors. LikeCourt Street, “Jean Street Down”contains an inviting private patiospace for participants to enjoy.

Children now stay on the upperlevel of the Jean Street homes. Likethe adult home, “Jean Street Up” isbright, roomy and attractive, andhas its own separate entrance. “Thespace is really phenomenal. It hasfar more play area and room fortoys. Because it is dedicated tochildren, the toys and games don’thave to be hidden away each timethe participants leave,” says JeanLesyk. “Jean Street Up” iscompletely accessible and has aspacious yard for outdoor play.A family caregiver recently shared,“I LOVE this new space…it’s likevisiting home!”

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