CapitalCare staff recognized at annual awards night McConnell

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CEO Column--------------------------------------------- 2
Employee awards ------------------------------------3
Letters--------------------------------------------------- 4
Lynnwood Auxiliary marks 40 years ----------5
Ask a Physician----------------------------------------6
Ethel Ethics---------------------------------------------6
Volunteer appreciation-----------------------------7
Centre activities------------------------------- 8 & 17
Foundation Golf Classic
page 9
New HCAs help ease staffing
shortage page 22
In Celebration and Memory-------------------- 10
Donor List-------------------------------------------11-16
Aromas improve appetite, study shows......20
KCV’s cutest resident
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people&progress
Dementia researcher arrives at KCV--------20
Scholarships and bursaries ---------------------21
International nurses arrive---------------------- 23
Looking great at 101 ------------------------------24
summer 2008
CapitalCare staff
recognized at
annual awards night
Linking Generations
Laurier House Strathcona resident Mary Overweel enjoys a visit by Rachel Demarko (left) and Talia Kustiak
(right), two students involved in the Linking Generations program. On June 4, Linking Generations received the
2008 Minister’s Senior Service award. Strathcona has been involved with this one of a kind program since the fall
of 2006. The program is designed to bridge the gap between seniors and youth by pairing junior high students with
continuing care residents for lunchtime visits. Some of the visits can be very poignant—one student gained a surrogate
grandparent for the duration of the school year. Other visits are casual and humorous — students discussing trendy
hair and clothing styles and demonstrating current dance moves. “I am still personally amazed at how much these
individuals enjoy each other’s company and how much they care for each other,” said Carol Parsons, Executive
Director, Linking Generations Society. “What a wonderful platform we’ve created, a safe place for these generations
to connect and to learn from each other.”
Hanna Handreka, Manager, Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre & Recreation
CapitalCare honoured its
employees for their exceptional
attendance and long service and its
sites for their outstanding innovation at
the annual Employee Awards May 15.
For their long service, 108
employees who have from 15 to 30
years of service were recognized for
the year 2007.
CapitalCare’s CEO Iris Neumann
joined Caroline Clark, Senior
Operating Officer for Capital Health’s
Community Care Services Division and
a former employee of CapitalCare, in
congratulating this year’s recipients
“Those who received long service
awards have something in common
beyond years of service—it is a
combination of qualities—dedication to
the residents and clients we serve and
determination to make a difference in
their lives,” said Neumann.
Bill Barnard, Maintenance Manager
at CapitalCare Norwood, received
special recognition for both 30 years
of long-service and nearly 20 straight
years of 100% attendance. This years
awards marked the last year for what
has been known as the 100% Club.
CapitalCare also recognized
innovations across its sites. These
included:
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McConnell Place West marks
10th anniversary
McConnell Place West celebrated the 10th anniversary of its opening
on April 27 with a tea party for residents, families and staff. The official day of
its opening was February 12, 1998. McConnell Place West was the second of
CapitalCare’s three Alzheimer care centres to be built. It was modelled after
McConnell Place North, Canada’s first residential care centre specifically
designed to accommodate people with Alzheimer’s disease. In the photo, from
left to right, Manager Gail Tymens, LPN Elda Glover and 97-year-old resident
Mailing Address
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leaders in continuing care
About CapitalCare
Located in Alberta’s Capital Health
region, 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 in
Edmonton and area.
Corporate Office
Corporate
780.448.2400
[email protected]
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Facilities
Dickinsfield
Grandview Kipnes Centre
for Veterans Lynnwood Norwood
Strathcona
Laurier House Lynnwood
Laurier House Strathcona
McConnell Place North
McConnell Place West
Strathcona Alzheimer
Care Centre
780.496.3300
780.496.7100
780.442.5700
780.496.2500
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780.467.3366
780.413.4712
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780.413.4770
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CHOICE and Community
Programs
Adult Duplexes
CHOICE Dickinsfield CHOICE Norwood CHOICE Mental Health 780.496.3335
780.496.7577
780.944.8662
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.,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Capital
Health. 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, 2008.
Editor
Bernadette DeSantis 780.448.2425
Editorial Committee
Shirley Barg, Betts Blakley,
Sherie Hough, Iris Neumann, Cindy Wilson.
Contributors to this issue
Shirley Barg, Abigail Bailey, Dr. Doug
Faulder, Tim Haak, Hanna Handreka,
Sherie Hough, Jan Hrasko, Korene
Kowaliuk, Carol MacDonald, Angelina
Palmer, Shannon Pollard, Roswitha
Schmitt-Blouin, Carolyn Taylor, Bev
Thomas, Sandra Troughton, Deanna Van
Soest, Nicole Van Velzen, Tara Walsh,
Cindy Wilson, Leanna Wolgien, Shawna
Young.
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since last fall, Staff at capitalcare have been
working extra hard during a period of intense labour
shortages to deliver the same level of care you have come
to expect of us. One of the most impressive qualities of our
dedicated staff is their ability to keep smiling throughout
their work day. Their smiles enrich the lives of our residents
and clients and in turn, our residents and clients smile
back. This is why CapitalCare has adopted the recruitment
slogan, “Does Your Job Smile Back?”
This summer, our staff have more reasons to smile. I
am happy to share with you that we have seen a small
reduction in vacancies for nursing and support services
staff. These improvements are the result of many activities
undertaken by management, staff and many others. I would
like to share a few of them with you.
Recruitment
The Human Resource staff, together with the site
management teams, has attended job and career fairs
at NorQuest College, Centre High School, J. Percy Page
High School, the CLPNA Conference and the Edmonton
Garrison. They have also given presentations to 2nd and 3rd
year nursing students at the University of Alberta and to
Unit Clerk students at NorQuest College.
We have been advertising extensively through the
Internet, radio and T.V., newspapers, professional
association journals, and schools/colleges/universities
bulletins, and this spring began advertising on the EZ Rock
104.9 web site for a period of six months.
In-house Health Care Aide (HCA) Training Program
The objective of the program is to enable students to
“learn while they earn” with practical experience available
on site. This is a method of learning by example and direct
experience that is a valuable accompaniment to classroom
teaching.
Ten students have completed the classroom portion of
the in-house HCA training program. Two more offerings of
the program have also started.
Employee Incentive Programs
Launched in July 2007, the Employees Referral Program
has resulted in 107 eligible referrals and 27 hires. At the
same time, we experienced a very positive response to an
incentive program to work additional hours, resulting in 91
part-time employees receiving a cash incentive.
Bursaries and Scholarships
The CapitalCare Foundation provided a total of 16
bursaries worth over $11,000 this year. These bursaries will
support employees to study for a variety of educational
Our Mission
We are leaders in innovative and compassionate care,
supporting the health and respecting the dignity of the people
we serve.
Our Vision
We are a community of excellence in continuing care: teaching,
researching and learning to enhance quality of life.
We Value
• the people we serve as our most important focus
• our staff, families and volunteers as our most important
resources in fulfilling our mission
• partnerships in the community
• professional ethics in guiding our decision-making
• open and honest communication
• collaborative and cooperative teamwork
• lifelong learning, innovation and continuous improvement
• a safe, respectful environment within which to work, live and
visit
• responsible use of resources, providing choices within these
limits
Iris Neumann, CEO
courses ranging from computer courses and high school
upgrades to labour relations, Pharmacy Technician and
Licensed Practical Nurse programs.
As well, two scholarships worth $14,000 each have been
awarded to two employees to cover the complete cost of a
full Licensed Practical Nurse program.
Why Work For CapitalCare?
There are many advantages to becoming an employee
of CapitalCare. We offer competitive salaries and a
comprehensive benefits package, along with a working
environment that encourages and supports education and
learning for all employees.
There are opportunities for training, development and
advancement, and access to scholarships and bursaries.
Our values include a respectful workplace and a team
environment!
We Need Your Help...
... to get the word out to people you know who have an
interest in nursing and you think would make good Health
Care Aides. Then, we can assist them to fulfill their desire
to help others and make a difference. At the same time
they can earn an income in a job that has the potential for
advancement.
Continuing To Recruit
We are fortunate to have dedicated and compassionate
caregivers and support staff. We are equally fortunate
to have the support of so many wonderful families. We
continue to ask for your support as we continue with our
recruitment efforts. We encourage family members to look
for ways in which they can become more involved in the
care of their loved one. The welcome mat is there for you!
Together we are making a difference!
2007 – 2010 STRATEGIC PLAN
Executive 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
new vision, mission and values, and reflects our partnership with
Capital Health.
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 peoplecentered, 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.
Administrator Jennifer Williams
(front row, right) and the staff of
CapitalCare Grandview at the
annual Employee Awards May 15.
See story on front page.
The list below reflects all employees
who have from 10-30 years of
service. Those with five and ten
years of service were honoured
at recognition events held at their
centres throughout March and April.
The photos below are of those
employees with 30 years of service
who attended the May 15 event.
Long Service Awards
10 Year Awards
Jafar Abedi
Karen Abkilen
Joanne Alderton-Francis
Jean Aller
Maria Alpajaro
Mhay Belle Alquero
Karin Ambler
Sharon Andersen
Jovito Andres
Marieta Andres
Julieta Aryee
Wendy Baker
Daniel Balantac
Gilda Bancoro
Angelito Baniqued
Kathleen Bauer
Lorene Bauer
Agrifina Bautista
Althea Bedeau
Helen Boman
Som Bouphasiri
Concesa Broddy
Betty Brost
Jackie Brotherston
Gloria Burger
Mila Camerino
Mary Jean Cas
Elodie Clark
Monica Clarke
Robin Conway-Moller
Janice Courchesne
Tracey Courtepatte
Shirley Cudney
Zenaida Cuenca
Susan Dahlgren
Judith Dloughy
Wilma Donald
Denise Drake
Cathy Edmundson
Pauline Edwards
Rachel Enockson
Lisa Fasihi
Annette Fennell
Ninette Fernandes
Anne Forge
Diana Forst
Johanna Fulangen
Liz Gibson
Raminder Gill
Claudette Goh
Jennifer Goulding
Laurie Gouveia
Lynn Hunchak
Zinat Jadavji
Avantika Kanani
Susan Kelcher
Marjorie Kissner
Zenaida Knodel
Alka Kumblathan
Cheryl Letendre
Carlene Lewis
Joan Lewis
Carrie Liu
Celestina Magtanong
Jacqueline March
Debra McNeill
Michael Mierau
Elaine Miller
Sheron Miller
Colleen Mitchell
Mercedita Monera
Bonnie Moore
John Moran
Sue Narayan
Iris Neumann
Jocelyn Obaldo
Carole Orr
Hardip Parmar
Kim Pederson
Grace Peel
Kathy Peralta-Almonte
Opal Plummer
Leonila Portugal
Stephanie Prinsen
Elsie Quioas
Heidi Real
Bonnie Repko
Erlinda Reyes
Edna Rice
Wendy Richards
Lee Anna Rocchio
Brenda Rothwell
Carmen Rowe
Eleanor Santos
Shelly Schooley
Monica Scott
Queenie Sharma
Chris Sheppard
Margaret Simpson
Ann Sinclair
Dina Somera
Sandra Thwaites
Lucy Tignor
Barbara Toet
Myrna Tolentino
Huong Tran
Susan Trudel
Eva Turner
Jim Tweddle
Ivon Vera
Karen Verhagen
Brian White
Elizabeth Wierzbicki
Sandra Wilson
Debbie Woloshyniuk
Bernice Yakimyshyn
Francia Zalameda
Anna Zieba
15 Year Awards
Elvesa Abia
Jenny Andrew
Azieb Asfaha
Lory Baira
Wanda Beaudoin
Irene Breitkreuz
Linda Brown-Wells
Iris Burton
Mary Castor
Hilda Castro
Yin Chan
Kokila Chandra
Sindula Collins
Jeanne Concepcion
Brenda Dietz
Dawn Du
Solange Emmanuel
Amanda Flores
Rita Geusebroek
Urszula Gomula
Marilyn Greenwood
Pam Gulay
Brenda Jacobson
Shamsher Kang
Aleksandra Mazurski
Allan McInnes
Marie McInnis
Edna Monsod
Margaret Nahorney
Joyce Oman
Yvonne Pacholuk
Tracy Passey
Georgette Patry
Sislyn Phillip
Catherine Prochnau
Tania Travassos
Moon Trueman
Sylvia Wong
20 YEAR AWARDS
Kyoko Ahmed
Sharon Anderson
Sandra Brolly
Halina Cieply
Lois Coburn
Linda Deslauriers
Don Dianocky
Lisa Fitzsimmons
Amete Ghebrehariat
Frances Godkin
Elsie Hefflick
Sylvia Hudon
Bernice Kyca
Loretta Martin
Valda Miller
Frank Pasqual
Milcha Pogue
Claire Riley
Sharon Ruffell
Marianne Schneider
Beata Soliman
Gwen Tomlinson
Anne Van Waes
Lillian Watson
Eva Webster
Michael Wong
25 Year Awards
Jose Algara
Lynnette Barnett
Gordon Becker
Donald Bruce
Fermin Dela Cruz
Iolanda Dipanfilo
Loris Duncan
Lucille Edwards
Char Grigel
Rosie Javier
Bonnie Kish
Philomena Lloyd
Monica Mark
Helen Maw
Cathie O’Kane
Shernett Paes
Klazina Peeters
Nellie Picardal
Victoria Ramos
Darlene Richards
Lynn Salanchy
Sheri Seghers
Heather Snaychuk
Aurora Sobredo
Theresa Stayko
Lorraine Szepesi
Angelina Torchia
Shirin Utarid
Gloria Valino
Madeline Van de Pol
Renee Volman
Hung Wong
Marie Yambao
30 Year Awards
Bill Barnard
Nieves Cortez
Lucy Garcia
Iris Lauman
Meira Lyn-Cook
Shawn McCreight
Adrien Mortensen
Toni Robinson
Linda Volney
Judy Whitehouse
Fran Whitman
100% Club Awards
10 years
Erna Johnson
Carol MacDonald
Sandy Quang
Monica Scott
Edna Wayan
Liz Werner
15 years
John Calder
Lucy Lachacz
Grant Sinclair
19 years
Bill Barnard
Bill Barnard
CapitalCare Norwood
Iris Laumann
CapitalCare Lynnwood
Shawn McCreight
CapitalCare Lynnwood
Adrien Mortensen
CapitalCare Dickinsfield
Fran Whitman
CapitalCare Grandview
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Letters
To the staff of CapitalCare CHOICE Dickinsfield
I do not have adequate words to express my appreciation for the kindness and
care you gave to my mother, Janet. As for myself, I know I could never have
gotten through the past three years without your guidance and support. You are
a wonderful group of special and gifted people. I’ll forever be indebted to you.
God Bless!
-Gail & Steven H.
To Sheri Seghers, Care Manager, 3AB, CapitalCare Dickinsfield
Sheri, just a few words to say thank you, thank you, thank you, to the personnel
at Dickinsfield for the care and companionship shown to our mother Bessie
for approximately four years. Having known what a lovely and caring lady our
mother was, it’s not difficult to recognize this quality in others.
We would like to especially acknowledge the sincere friendliness, care and
compassion shown by the nursing staff and the recreation staff for involving
mom in daily activities, which kept her busy, feeling useful and out of trouble
(ha ha). Many thanks. May God bless you all!
Sincerely yours,
-Ernie D.
To Jennifer Williams, Administrator, CapitalCare Grandview
I was a recent patient of the Ortho Sub-acute unit. I wish to express my thanks
for the excellent care I received from each and every one of PCU 43. My
physiotherapist was so concerned I had the proper walker, that she exchanged
mine, on her day off, for one better suited for me, for better results. I thank
her for the excellent care and devotion; you can be proud of your staff at
Grandview.
-Joe O.
To the staff of Laurier House Lynnwood
We just want to say thank you for all you have done for Mom over the last five
years. We appreciate your attention and your services.
-Art, Pat, Jerry, Maureen T. & family
-Dan & Mary D.
To Penny Reynolds, Administrator, CapitalCare Norwood
I served 28 years in the Army, mostly in a supervisory capacity, and never have
I seen a better trained, disciplined, or organized group. It is a true pleasure to
watch this team operate. Their motto must be: “Can I help you?” for that is what
I constantly hear from every one of them at least several times a day.
It is only with superior
leadership that a team attains
and maintains this superior
standard.
I wish to further compliment
your team on its cleanliness.
The entire building is cleaned
from stem to stern everyday and
is spotless. Your cleaning team
just keeps going. I have never
seen them idle. The meals are
excellent, timely and well-served
– all so very important to patient
morale.
In the military, no one rates
the maximum ten out of ten; but
your team does.
Thank you for the superior
care I have received here and
please keep it up. It is actually a
pleasure to be a patient here.
Yours truly,
-Gerry I.
Photo: Gerry and his wife Liane enjoy
a sunny June day in the garden at
CapitalCare Norwood.
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Ginger L. (right) with recreation attendant Kristy Hlady at the Kipnes Centre.
To Sherry Schaefer, Care Manager, 2nd Fl, Kipnes Centre for Veterans
Thank you so much for the care and concern you all have shown Mum since she
was admitted. It is such a relief that she is no longer isolated and is safe.
-Sandy S. & family
-Larry L. & family
To Christianna Maruyama, Care Manager, 2 Lynnwood Pavilion
I am writing to offer my most sincerest thank you to you all in the care and
attention of my loving wife Sandra (Sam). To you personally for all the time
afforded me in our many talks, and to all the great girls who, with true
professionalism and true dedication, went above and beyond the call of duty. In
the many months, usually pretty well on a daily basis, I witnessed total devotion
to the care and attention of my sweetie and in fact to all those in their care,
even in some more difficult times. It takes a very special person to do the job
required to care for your patients.
I can’t say enough to express my thanks, and maybe I shouldn’t say this in this
letter, knowing the girls were over taxed on some days due to the shortage of
staff, maybe now as we gained more PCs in the last election they will find you
more help (Ha Ha).
Again my many, many, thanks,
-Patrick H.
To Iris Neumann, CEO, CapitalCare
Hello, my name is Allan M., formerly a Maintenance Worker at Grandview and
Strathcona. I unfortunately just recently had to resign my position for personal
reasons after being with CapitalCare for just over 16 years. In June, 2006 I was
seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, taking some 18 months to recover
sufficiently to return to work.
During my hospital stay, my manager at Strathcona was a tremendous
support to me, visiting many times, offering encouragement and cheering me up.
On days that my wife was unable to visit, my co-workers at both Strathcona and
Grandview came to see me, going way beyond the call of duty. CapitalCare is
very fortunate to have managers of this caliber.
When I finally was able to return to work on a modified schedule, my manager
made sure that I wasn’t overdoing it, and made the job as easy for me as
possible.
I’ve moved away from Edmonton and am pursuing employment locally, but I
will never forget my time at CapitalCare and the wonderful staff who make the
organization what it is.
Sincerely,
-Allan M.
To Team BASU, CapitalCare Lynnwood
We cannot thank you enough for the ongoing care and support that you
extended towards our father William. Your daily commitment towards our dad
in preserving his dignity and well-being gave us peace of mind when our care
alone could no longer support his needs.
Over our visits with Dad, it was nice to get to know as many of you as possible
and share conversations. You each brought special attention to our dad that he
knew he could rely on.
Thank you for being there when we needed you.
Sincerely,
-Leslie M.
-Jackie V. & family
Lynnwood Auxiliary marks
40th anniversary
CapitalCare Lynnwood campus held an
afternoon tea June 25 to celebrate the 40th anniversary
of the Lynnwood Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary began with six members and their first
meeting was held on March 15, 1967. Their first title was
“Women’s Auxiliary of the Lynnwood Auxiliary Hospital”
and from the beginning, they were actively involved in
holding teas for the residents for special events. Two
days after their first meeting, the Auxiliary held its first
event —a St. Patrick’s Day celebration— on March 17,
1967!
There are many highlights over the past 40 years.
The Auxiliary has hosted teas for various special
occasions and bazaars on a regular basis. The
Lynnwood Auxiliary was the first Auxiliary of Hospital
District 24 (now CapitalCare) to have a male Auxiliary
member, Sten Gunderson, join in 1977.
The Gift Shoppe first opened in 1981 and has been
a hit ever since! It has been open four hours a day, six
days a week since it began.
Another highlight was in 1981 when the Auxiliary
All 14 members of the Lynnwood Auxiliary gather for a celebration to mark their 40th anniversary.
catered refreshments for the first wedding
between residents. In 1986, they helped a
resident’s dream come true – they paid the travel
expenses for the resident to go to Hawaii.
Their donations over the years have included
electric beds, decorative quilts, patio renovations,
equipment for physiotherapy, support of recreation
activities and much more.
Currently there are 14 members involved in the
Auxiliary. Their combined years of service are over
252 years! These 14 members have provided over
37,000 hours at the centre. They have meetings
from 9:30 am – 11:30 am on the second Tuesday of
each month from September to June. If you are
interested in joining or would like more information,
please contact Volunteer Services at CapitalCare
Lynnwood at 780-496-2558.
Leanna Wolgien, Volunteer Coordinator,
CapitalCare Lynnwood
Retired staff breathe new life into
greying Auxiliaries
Lynnwood unit Clerk Iris Lauman had barely been retired before she
was back with the organization she’d worked for 30 years — this time as the
newest member of the Lynnwood Auxiliary.
“I wasn’t ready to retire,” laughs Lauman, who
at 66 is also the Auxiliary’s youngest member.
“Lynnwood is so much a part of me, I need to be
here.”
That’s music to the ears of Corrie Van Soest and
Elsie Irvine who have both spent over 30 years
with the Lynnwood Auxiliary. In recent years, the
pair have dedicated their time to the Gift Shoppe,
but both say they are putting in many more hours
than they used to because of fewer members
joining the Auxiliary.
“Volunteers aren’t as easy to get anymore,” says
Iris Lauman
Irvine, the Gift Shoppe Coordinator. She recalls
how members used to put in one or two shifts a
month at the Gift Shoppe; now they are working every week.
“I’m here every Wednesday,” says Van Soest, who started volunteering with
the Auxiliary in 1976.
VanSoest had young children at home and like so many women of her
generation, did not work outside the home. She would assist residents with
medical appointments, go on outings to the swimming pool and do crafts on
Tuesday afternoons. From the early days, she would help out in the Gift Shoppe,
knitting slippers and lap robes that could also be sold in the Gift Shoppe or at
one of the many bazaars the Auxiliary hosted.
“Nowadays, there are more parents working outside the home and so we have
a harder time getting new members,” says Van Soest.
Another factor hampering the Auxiliary’s efforts to find new members is that
seniors are more active after retirement. They travel and are more involved in
organized activities for seniors.
Iris Lauman says she joined a senior’s group after retirement too, but with two
hip replacements, she’s looking forward to a less “active” retirement. “I’m looking
forward to working in the Gift Shoppe and assisting with tea parties for the
residents,” says Lauman. “Most of all, I’m really looking forward to visiting with
the residents and just being friends with them. It’s all about the relationships.”
Irvine says she’s hopeful that more retiring health care workers will, like
Lauman, consider volunteering in health care.
“We’re getting old,” says Irvine. “We have two members over the age of 85.
We’re getting to the point where we’ll need continuing care ourselves.”
In addition to the Lynnwwod Auxiliary, CapitalCare has active auxiliaries at
Dickinsfield, Grandview and Norwood, and volunteers are needed at all centres.
For more information on volunteering with CapitalCare, please contact the
volunteer coordinator at the centre nearest you or visit our web site at
www.capitalcare.net.
Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
From left to right: Elsie Irvine and Corrie Van Soest in the CapitalCare Lynnwood
Gift Shoppe.
Norwood Auxiliary raises
$10,000 for new bus
From left to right: Norwood Administrator Penny Reynolds accepts a cheque for $10,000
from Sheila MacKay, President of the Norwood Auxiliary. Norwood is one of several
centres raising money for new resident buses.
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Ask a Physician
Why do the elderly get skin wounds
and what can be done about them?
My brother is in a nursing home and now he has
developed a big open sore on his backside that
won’t heal. How can this happen? What can be
done about it?
When our skin is healthy it is a remarkable and
vital part of our body. Our skin protects us,
stretches over our joints, and can heal itself when
it is cut or injured. Unfortunately, many residents
in long term care have skin that is always at risk
of injury and is slow to heal when it is injured. It
sounds like your brother has developed a pressure
ulcer. In medicine an ulcer is any hole in something
that should not have a hole in it. In this case, it is
the skin. You may also hear doctors and nurses
referring to a pressure ulcer as a wound.
Pressure ulcers may develop on anybody when
the pressure on an area of skin is more than the
skin can endure. In many of our residents the
skin can not endure much pressure at all due
to problems that they may have such as poor
circulation caused by diabetes, smoking, or
hardened arteries. There may also be excessive
pressure on one small area of skin when a patient
is immobilized due to paralysis or a serious medical
condition.
Once a pressure ulcer has occurred it may be
difficult for the body to heal the wound when the
skin has poor healing abilities, as in an elderly
person, someone with poor nutrition, or when
there is difficulty in getting pressure off the
affected area. A lack of normal bowel or bladder
function will of course affect wound healing as well.
Our staff at CapitalCare assess all residents for
their risk of developing skin problems, especially
pressure ulcers. Special precautions and pressure
relieving beds are used when a risk is found.
Bedside staff watch for early signs of skin problems
on all residents so that steps can be taken before a
serious problem develops.
Once a wound of any type is present, a plan to
promote skin healing is made, with advice from all
members of the health care team working together
as a Wound Care Team. The physician and
pharmacist look at medical or surgical treatments
that may help healing. Occupational and physical
therapists assess mobility and pressure issues.
The dietitian may suggest nutritional changes to
promote healing. Of the many different types of
dressings available, the nursing staff will decide on
the best type for each wound and each resident.
The progress of the wound healing is monitored
frequently and consistently.
In your brother’s case, the health professionals
on the Wound Care Team can work with you on a
plan for healing and advise you on the prognosis.
They can also answer any skin care questions that
you may have.
On a final note, we know from our experience
that even with the best prevention and best
treatment, wounds may still occur and may not
ever heal. On the bright side, there is a lot of
research and education happening right now to
help us all solve this problem.
Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director of Medical
Services, CapitalCare
Should you have surgery to prolong life
when you’re already dying of dementia?
Ethel Ethics
My father has dementia and lives in a nursing
home. Now we have found out that he has a
problem with a valve in his heart, and only surgery
can fix it. Problem is, surgery may make his
dementia worse. Without surgery, we have been
told, my father’s heart will fail within two years.
We cannot decide whether to have the surgery.
This is a common dilemma amongst our residents
with dementia and those with other chronic
illnesses. The basic scenario is the occurrence
of a new problem, such as a heart condition, in
addition to a chronic problem that is already
fatal, such as dementia. This represents an
ethical dilemma as there may be conflicting,
and valid, values within your family, or even
within your own mind. On one hand, you want
your father to have the same treatment that
any person with a similar heart problem would
want, but on the other hand, you do not want
to subject your father to the pain and risk of
surgery when he is slowly dying of dementia.
Remember that in this situation there is no
right decision, and nobody can tell you exactly
what you should do. Every person and every
family in the same situation will look at things
slightly differently and make a decision that is
based on their own values and beliefs. There
are a lot of factors that make a decision like this
difficult, so I will try to outline some things for you
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and your family to think about that may simplify
things a bit.
First, make sure that you are well informed
about the medical problems. What is the
prognosis with or without surgery? How likely is
the surgery to be successful? What is the risk of
surgery, and could it possibly make things worse
rather than better?
Secondly, consider what your father would
decide for himself if he could. Even if your family
has to make the decision for him, perhaps he can
still guide your decision to some extent. Perhaps
he has put something in writing, or had talked
about it when he was healthier. Try to think of
what he would want if he could still tell you.
Thirdly, consider your father’s quality of life.
At an early stage of dementia when a person is
not very impaired, increased longevity may be a
realistic goal. At a late stage of dementia when
a person is severely impaired, the prolongation
of life may be less desirable. Will there be more
pain or suffering one way or the other? What
are the plans for the relief of pain or for the
provision of comfort?
This can be a stressful time for families. I
hope that your family can reflect on all of this
calmly and make a decision that they will look
back on with satisfaction.
Ethel Ethics
Long Term Care
Winter Conference
CapitalCare presented the 12th annual Long
Term Care Winter Conference at the Jasper Park
Lodge March 9-11.
Dr. Robin Fainsinger, Clinical Director of the
Regional Palliative Care Program, presented the
topic of End of Life Care Pathways. A model
pathway has been developed in Liverpool,
England. Dr. Fainsinger described how a pathway
could enhance care at the end of life.
Bernadette Workun, Infection Control
Practitioner for CapitalCare, gave a report on
an outbreak of Influenza B in a CapitalCare
facility and how prompt and diligent efforts were
successful in controlling the outbreak.
Dr. Lalith Satkunam, Director of the Adult
Spasticity Clinic at the Glenrose Rehabilitation
Hospital, aided by his clinic staff, gave a
multimedia presentation explaining the concept
of spasticity in persons with various neurological
disorders.
Dr. Satkunam provided insight into the role
of Botox and implantable Baclofen pumps in
the management of spasticity. The Glenrose
Spasticity Clinic booth was a hit with delegates
looking for more information on this condition.
Dr. Leon Kagan, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry
at the University of Alberta, talked on the timely
topic of the use of psychotropic medications in
continuing care. Always a popular speaker at
the conference, Dr. Kagan gave a good review of
appropriate psychotropic prescribing.
Dr. Catherine Olson, an Edmonton-area family
physician, gave a presentation and showed a
video on foot care in the elderly, based on her
interest and provision of foot care to patients at
the Royal Alexandra and Glenrose hospitals.
Crowd favourite Dr. Peter McCracken, Professor
Emeritus of Geriatric Medicine, closed the
conference by speaking on dementia and the
progress made to this point in understanding it.
He discussed how the brain cell is harmed with
dementia and how future treatments will hopefully
target these basic problems.
Delegates and their family members also
enjoyed a wine and cheese reception on Friday
and a gourmet banquet dinner on Saturday. Free
time was spent exploring Jasper, skiing at Marmot
Basin or visiting the Columbia Icefields.
The conference was generously sponsored
by the following pharmaceutical companies:
Sanofi-Aventis, Allergan, Abbott Laboratories,
Janssen-Ortho, Lundbeck Canada, Novartis
Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Canada, and Wyeth
Pharmaceuticals.
Next year’s conference is March 20-22, 2009
at the Jasper Park Lodge.
Dr. Douglas Faulder, Director of Medical
Services, CapitalCare
Your turn...
We want to hear from you.
What are your concerns?
Please send your questions to:
Ask the Experts
c/o The Editor — P&P Newsletter
CapitalCare
500, 9925-109 St. Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8
E-mail: [email protected]
CapitalCare shows appreciation
for its many dedicated volunteers
CapitalCare volunteers were
treated to a wonderful evening of
entertainment, decadent desserts and
camaraderie at the annual Volunteer
Appreciation event on April 29.
As the volunteers arrived at Fantasyland
Hotel Ballroom they were greeted by
the delightful and graceful sounds of
harp music provided by Bev Ross. Kind
words of appreciation were shared by
CEO Iris Neumann, with the remainder
of the evening being filled with wonderful
entertainment.
The Ukrainian Cheremosh Society, a
world-class Ukrainian dance company
brought amazing entertainment to our
stage and Casey’s Dance Centre dancers,
lead by Krysta Brown, performed a jazzy
tap dance number. The Alberta Heartland
Chorus, a women’s a cappella group,
thrilled us with several ‘oldies’ sung in fourpart barbershop harmony.
The volunteers sipped punch, enjoyed
great desserts, visited with old friends and
made some new ones.
A special thank you goes out to our staff
who volunteered their time to make this
a very special event. I would also like to
thank CapitalCare and the CapitalCare
Foundation for their generous donation of
door prizes.
From left to right: CapitalCare Strathcona volunteers Ina Matheson, Elaine Stewart,
a guest and Joan Graham enjoy dessert at the annual Volunteer Appreciation event.
Sandra Troughton, Manager,
Volunteer Services and Recreation,
CapitalCare Dickinsfield
Dickinsfield Auxiliary: a gift
that keeps on giving
The dickinsfield Ladies
Auxiliary grace the halls of the
care centre with their presence.
They manage the Tuck Shop, help
with resident birthday parties,
special events and are “fund-raisers
extraordinaire.” Their latest project
has been refurbishing the two
guest rooms used by resident family
members when visiting from outof-town. Their generosity includes
purchasing new hide-a-beds, small
refrigerators, drapes with matching
pillows and flat screen TVs.
The Auxiliary also assisted us with
renovating the main floor lounge. This
included new furniture, a bookcase
with a fireplace and lovely art work.
As well, they support the recreation
department each year with
entertainment donations. This summer
our residents are going to have fun
with the recently purchased Nintendo
Wii. What a wonderful present!
A couple of upcoming projects the
Auxiliary are considering include
purchasing another Princess AirChair and an Arjo walker for the
physiotherapy department.
The Ladies Auxiliary are truly a
blessing to our residents, their families,
and our staff. Dickinsfield thanks you
for volunteering, fundraising and
supporting us in so many ways!
Sandra Troughton, Manager
Volunteer Services and Recreation,
CapitalCare Dickinsfield
From Left to right: Auxiliary member Anne Sawka presents an oil painting to Francine Drisner,
Administrator, CapitalCare Dickinsfield. The paintings are the artwork of Anne’s late husband
Ted Sawka.
MPN volunteers celebrate 55th anniversary
Theresa and Rudy Chowaniec, volunteers since the opening of
McConnell Place North in 1995, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at
the centre on June 24. The celebration provided residents with an authentic
opportunity to reminisce about one of the most important days of their lives.
The excitement began when each resident received a formal invitation.
Everyone dressed in their best attire and the ladies wore decorated floral hats.
Each guest signed Theresa and Rudy’s original guest book and viewed their
original photos.
Our volunteer pianist, Lil Stefner, played their original wedding love song as
residents, staff and all the Chowaniec family, their children, grandchildren and
their newborn great-grandson awaited the couple walking to the altar, hand-inhand, on petals sprinkled by a flower girl.
Rev. Jim Holland from Sacred Heart Church, who celebrates mass on a
monthly basis for our residents, officiated the renewal of wedding vows.
Theresa wore her original wedding dress, and topping off the two tiered
wedding cake was the original topper of two doves holding up a wedding band.
The wedding flowers were pink and white as they were 55 years ago.
After 13 years of dedicated volunteering at McConnell Place North, Theresa
announced her retirement; Rudy is still contemplating!
Summer Youth Volunteer Coordinator Kelsey Wrightson captured the
ceremony in pictures so the residents can relive the event over again.
Roswitha Schmitt-Blouin,
Leisure-Volunteer Coordinator,
McConnell Place North
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CCD artist wins award
Dickinsfield resident Louis O’Coffey won the
Jane Cameron Award, given by the Canadian Down
Syndrome Society, to a Canadian artist with Down
Syndrome. He was invited to Ottawa for the presentation,
but opted instead, to have a small ceremony at Dickinsfield.
The presentation took place on June 19. The award comes
with a $500 cash prize. Louis takes art classes at the Nina
Haggerty Centre for the Arts.
CCL brings outdoors in
Lynnwood residents went camping — in
their own building — March 20, thanks to some
creative staging by the recreation department staff.
The residents were treated to various camping
games, smores and hot chocolate, as well as a
campfire sing-along. In the photo above, residents
are fishing for gold and hoping to catch a “big
one” (toonie prizes). Mary Bartko expressed her
enjoyment in a letter to Administrator Cathie
Gillespie. “I enjoyed the activity so much I almost
forgot about my disability, ” she wrote.
CCN’s newest centenarian
Veterans Minister visits KCV
Canada’s minister of veterans affairs, the Honourable Gregg Thompson,
pauses for coffee with Kipnes Elder John Jackson during a visit to the Veterans
Centre April 23. The Minister was in Edmonton to announce a partnership with
Capital Health for an Operational Stress Injury (OSI) clinic to open here next
spring. The OSI clinic will provide specialized mental health services. Clients include
Veterans, Canadian Forces members and eligible RCMP members and their families,
living with service-related operational stress injuries—including post-traumatic stress
disorder, anxiety, depression or addiction.
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Norwood celebrated the 100th birthday of resident
Violet Bailey April 23. Administrator Penny Reynolds sent
the following good wishes on behalf of staff:
“Dear Mrs. Bailey,
You are an inspiration to each one of us! We know you have
experienced many changes throughout your life, and you
have provided great wisdom, and have loved dearly. You
and your family are very special to us and it is our hope that
this day is filled with happiness, joy and great contentment.
It has been said that, ‘There is nothing that makes its way
more directly into the soul than beauty,’ and Mrs. Bailey,
you are beautiful to all of us!”
Gilead Charity Golf Classic
best ever — raises $44,000+
From left to right: CapitalCare CEO Iris Neumann accepts a cheque for $40, 645 from Matt
Colomb, General Manager/Senior Plant Director, Gilead.
Jim Razzo (centre), winner of the first-ever Hole-in-One, is
flanked by Derek Gibson (left) and Mario Scrivano (right)
from Morgex Insurance.
Title sponsor
Exclusive Hole Sponsors
Allwest Commercial Furnishings Ltd.
Associated Communication
Edmonton Journal
EIL Environment Services
Fantasyland Hotel
K-Bro Linen Systems
Melcor Developments
PCL Construction Management
Stryker Canada
Univar Canada Ltd.
Hole Co- Sponsors
Alberta Blue Cross
Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering
Behrends Bronze Inc.
Cohos Evamy
Eco Technica
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.
Oncore Services
Peridot Medical
SCA Personal Care
Solution 105
Source Medical
Tempo Electrical Contractors
Unisource Canada Inc.
Hole in One Prize Sponsors
Aon Reed Stenhouse
Morgex Insurance Group
Western Truck Body Manufacturing
The CapitalCare Foundation’s 12th annual tournament, held
June 2 at The Links in Spruce Grove, was our best ever. We raised
$44,080 for Alzheimer care at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans, an
increase of 30% over last year.
Another highlight from this year’s tourney was the first ever Holein-One. Jim Razzo, from Russell Foods, won 100,000 Air Miles,
generously provided by Morgex Insurance.
The Foundation Board of Directors, Iris Neumann CEO,
CapitalCare and the Foundation staff wish to express our sincere
appreciation to all of our sponsors, golfers and volunteers who made
this day so successful.
A special thank you goes out to Matt Colomb, Board Director and
golf committee chair for having Gilead be our title sponsor for the
past three years. Their support has enabled us to grow our
tournament proceeds.
Cindy Wilson, Fund Development Officer,
CapitalCare Foundation
From left to right: The winning team of Dr. Paul Puszczak,
Dr. Doug Elkow (team captain), Don Pearce and Bob Kent (missing from photo).
Thank-you Gift to Golfers
Gilead
Barbeque Luncheon Sponsor
NorQuest College
Golf Cart Fleet Rental Sponsor
Mercer Human Resources Consulting
Breakfast Sponsors
SYSCO Edmonton & ConvaTec
Lunch on the Course
Russell Foods
Pizza & Beer Sponsor
Boston Pizza
Putting Competition Sponsor
Varscona & Metterra Hotels on Whyte
Volunteer Shirt Sponsor
The Sign Cellar
Volunteer Lunch Sponsors
RICOH Office Supplies & Whitson
Contracting
Registration Package Sponsor
Nevada Bob’s Golf - Calgary
Live Auction Sponsors
Abbey Flowers
Burnstad Consulting
Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation
Edmonton Police Service
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Joan Healey
Peace Hills Insurance
Silent Auction Sponsors
After 8 Flooring
Alberta Ballet
Art Beat Gallery and Framing
CapitalCare Edmonton
CapitalCare Foundation
Cleo’s at Kingsway
Con Boland
Team Christenson ( L-R): Felicia Morin, Karen Balchin, Roz
Shephard, Julianna Cantwell, winners of the best outfit award.
Dianne Pearce
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Fantasyland Hotel
Fifth Avenue Interiors
Guy Anderson
HBC Foundation
Hemisphere Engineering
Jackson Extraordinary Custom Framing
Miller Thompson
Molly Warring
Mountain Park Lodges
Ray Ulan
RICOH Canada Inc.
Special Events Rentals
The Brick
Competition Prize Sponsors
Alberta Continuing Care Association
Awards Unlimited
Bacardi Canada
Edmonton Petroleum Club
Energrated Systems
Johnson & Johnson
Nail Magic
Nevada Bob’s Calgary
Normand’s Restaurant
Pencil Point
Sturgeon Valley Golf Club
The Creperie Restaurant
The Links at Spruce Grove
The Sign Cellar
Prize Sponsors
Alberta Blue Cross
Allegros Restaurant
ARJO
Art Gallery of Alberta
ATB Financial
ATCO Gas Blue Flame Kitchen
Audreys Books
Bindery Overload
Bosch Kitchen Centre
Capital Packers
Citipage
Company’s Coming
Copper Pot Restaurant
Delnor Construction
EZ Rock
Field Law
Franklin Templeton Investment Corp.
Goldbar Contractors
Golf Town
Impress Corporation
Interhospital Ambulance
International Wine Cellars
K- Bro Linen Systems
Kalmar Designs
Kipnes Centre for Veterans
Kraft Canada
Lux Steakhouse & Bar
Marguerite Rowe
McCallum Printing Group
Mirabelle Restaurant
NorQuest College
OC Tanner
Riley’s
Sorrentino’s Restaurant
TD Commercial Banking
The Westin Edmonton
WOW Factor Deserts
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Donations received
In Celebration and Memory from January 1 to June 30, 2008.
Philip Arlette
Joe Diffendal
Ted Kopyn
Ina Osborne
Antonina Sowa
Olga Ball
Gladys Duncan
Victoria Kreitz
John Pelensky
Fred Stapley
Rosa Bazzarelli
Leon Gervais
Jean Kuzio
Fioretta Peruch
John Stetsko
Rod Bell
Dougals Gibbs
Marie Leeves
Katie Poeter
Bill Stift
Albertina Benoit
Richard Ginther
Frank Lucas
Dean Primmer
Frances Sutherland
Henri Benoit
Frederick Green
Jake Martens
William Ritchie
Irving Switzer
Eleanor Blond
James Gregson
Dr. John McCaw
Emily Roberge
Murray Tanchuk
Henry Bramley
Tibor Hackel
Robert McEwen
Henry Routier
Muriel Thieson
Fay Burke
Clement Harke
Alec McKay
Rose Ruptash
Norman Topilko
Joyce Butterworth
Violet Harrington
Lee McNeill
Helen Sanders
Michelle Tussman
Kenneth Campbell
Anna Hnatiuk
Thomas McVeigh
Violet Schoen
Chris Vaage
Cecil Chappell
Gordon Holgate
Sharon Melnychuk
Bonnie Schreyer
Lien Ai Van
Gordon Cox
Art Houck
Paul Miles
George Schuldhaus
Alvin Vanberg
Helen Coyle
Mike Hrycun
Alexandra Moroziuk
Olga Schultz
Peter Vest
Harold Craik
Katherine Huculak
Allan Moxham
Michael Shandro
Keith Watt
Geraldine Dartnell
Robert Hunter
Stanley Nichol
Peter Sharp
Vera Weir
Jessie E. Day
Avis Johnston
Jean Nielsen
Nick Sherstabetoff
Irene Wheeler
Earl Dear
Naoyoshi Kawawada
Evelyn Odishaw
Gladys Soch
Rose-Marie Zaboroski
News and notes from the CapitalCare Foundation
Cushman & Wakefield realtors and their clients raise $22,135 for Alzheimer
care research
Murry Osborne and the realtors of Cushman & Wakefield hosted the annual
Masters reception at the Blair Oko Golf Academy in Edmonton on April 9.
Throughout the evening the Cushman & Wakefield clients play golf, test the
latest golf equipment, eat great food and contribute through purchases made in
the live and silent auction.
This year’s proceeds surpassed $22,000. Over the past four years, over
$50,000 has been raised. The funds raised allow CapitalCare to conduct
research aimed at improving care practices and facilities for persons with
Alzheimer disease. Our research is shared with other providers across Canada,
extending the benefit well beyond the Edmonton community, and reinforcing
CapitalCare’s reputation as leaders in continuing care.
At CapitalCare we appreciate very much this continued commitment to
raise funds through this very special event. This Cushman & Wakefield client
appreciation event has grown into a wonderful evening of fun and a great way
to support continuing care practices in our Edmonton community.
The CapitalCare Foundation and CapitalCare Planning and Research extend
their sincere thanks to Cushman & Wakefield staff and clients for organizing and
contributing at this great event.
Share a Smile
The spring Share a Smile campaign fundraising efforts supported by you
has raised $33, 345 to date. These funds will be used for special equipment,
financing programming activities, supporting the purchase of wheelchair
accessible buses and improve the homelike environment and comforts at all our
centres.
On behalf of the administrators, managers, the residents and clients of
CapitalCare we thank you for “sharing a smile” with us all.
Christmas Lights Campaign a great success.
This year’s Light a Tree campaign raised a total of $68,000. Your donations
go to each centre’s greatest area of need supporting our residents. Each of the
centres identified a special item they would like to purchase toward resident
comforts such as specialty rehab equipment, electric beds, outdoor furnishings,
fireplaces and other finishing touches.
On behalf of the CapitalCare Foundation, Board of Directors, residents
and clients of CapitalCare, we extend a warm and sincere thank-you for your
generosity. To learn more about the Foundation and how you can improve the
lives of residents at the centre of your choice, please contact Cindy Wilson at
780-448-2424.
Cindy Wilson, Fund Development Officer,
CapitalCare Foundation
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From left to right: Tim Haak, Director of Fund Development for the CapitalCare Foundation,
accepts a cheque for $22,135 from Murry Osborne of Cushman & Wakefield.
Upcoming Events
August 23 — Tanks and Tags Road Race and Family Fun Walk
The 5th annual Tanks and Tags Road Race takes place Saturday August 23, at
the Edmonton Garrison. Race time is 9:30 a.m. This family event has something
for everyone. For runners, the 10K road race is a flat and fast course and a chiptimed event. Walkers can register for the 5K family fun walk, and for the kids
there’s a 1K kids run. Everyone who registers gets a free T-shirt and a chance to
win a tank ride! Entry fees are waived if you get $100 or more in pledges. A postrace military-style pancake breakfast will be served by the Garrison’s famous
“flying kitchen.” Tanks and Tags has always been more than a race – it’s an
opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a morning of fun and fitness in support
of a cause near and dear to our hearts – improving the quality of life of residents
at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans. Register online @ www.runningroom.com.
September 5 — “Silly Socks” Golf Tournament for Staff, Family and Friends
This year’s 22nd annual golf tournament for CapitalCare staff, families and
friends will take place Friday September 5th at the Sandpiper Golf Course in St.
Albert. Tee off is at 3:00 p.m. for a fun round of 9 holes, best ball format. Dinner
will follow with competition prizes and a silent auction. Proceeds will support
staff by providing funds for educational bursaries through the Barry Runnalls
Legacy Fund. The tournament is limited to 44 golfers. Cost is $60 for 9 holes of
golf and includes a golf cart, steak BBQ dinner and silent auction. Or, for $25,
you can attend the steak BBQ dinner and silent auction only. To register, contact
Patti Ballance at 780-496-2480 or [email protected].
Donors
We are very grateful to the following
Donors for their contributions to the needs of CapitalCare residents and clients from January 1 to June 30, 2008.
15 Service Battalion
Balanecki, Mary
Boucher, Gerard Boucher, Angela
Carleton, Westley
700 Wing (City of Edmonton)
Ball, Beatrice A.
Bourget, Loren Bourget, Patricia
Carleton, William Carleton, Doris
Aaron, Robert
Balwin Sportsmen Club
Boutilier, Ken
Carson, Donald Carson, Thelma
Achtymichuk, Frances
Bamber, Mervin Bamber, Gloria
Bowen, Elsie
Carter, Gerald Carter, Betty-Ann
Adam, Reginald T. Adam, Catherine
Bandur, John Bandur, Valerie
Bowen, Greg Bowen, Diane
Casson, Edgar
Adamant Energy Inc.
Barclay, Deidre
Bowers Medical Supply Company
Celebrating the Challenges
Agbi, Charles Mulvihill, Jane
Barels, Donna
Boychuk, Kenneth Boychuk, Carol
Chan, Anthony Chan, Violet
Agrium
Barnes, James A. Hurst, Patricia
Boyle, Florence
Chappell, Anna V.
Alberta Blue Cross
Barton, R. T.
Bradbeer, Julie Bradbeer, Ross
Chappell, Fred Chappell, Sherry
Alberta Cancer Foundation - Staff
Bass, Willis
Brady, Margaret
Chappell, J. Stan
Alberta Continuing Care Association
Bateman, Rose Bateman, James
Braham, Iva
Charest, Gertrude
Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission
- Information Systems
Bator, Edward
Brandabura, Irene
Charest, Roger Charest, Marjorie
Baumgartner, Rose Baumgartner, Peter
Brandly, William Brandly, Trudy
Chauvet, Louis Chauvet, Maureen
Baxter, William Baxter, Gladys
Breadner, Barry Breadner, Angela
Cheney, Rose
Bazian, Donald Bazian, Mildred
Brennan Communications Ltd.
Cheremshynski, David
Bazzarelli, Emilio Bazzarelli, Matilde
Brenneis, Shane Brenneis, Marilyn
Cheremshynski, Audrey
Beaton, Joyce E.
Brenner, Bonnie
Cheremshynski, Helen
Beattie, Steuart
Brochu, Marion
Chernecki, Mike
Beaubien Glover Maskell Engineering
Brooks, Bruce Brooks, Cindy
Cherney, William
Beaudry, Normand Beaudry, Priscilla
Brookwell, Leslie
Beckett, Don Beckett, Sharon
Brososky, Bradley Raman, Roxanne
Cherwoniak, John Cherwoniak,
Stephanie
Bedry, Shirley A.
Brown, Arnold Brown, Letitia
Beedle, John
Brown, Art Brown, Barb
Behrends Bronze Inc.
Brown, Graham Brown, Joan
Bell, W. Alan Bell, Alice
Brown, Larry Brown, Janet
Belore, Isabella
Brownlee, Karen
Benson, Lydia
Bruce, Jean M.
Bensussen, Shelley
Bruce, W.N.
Berg, Lillian
Bryan, Dennis
Berry, Wallace T.
Budney, Cecilia
Chornowol, Walter Chornowol,
Barbara
Bertles, Frances
Buffel, Vera
Chowne, Isabel
Beveridge, Isabella
Burke, J.D. Burke, Esther M.
Chrapko, Glen Chrapko, Marjorie
Beveridge, Margaret
Burnett, Violet
Christenson Developments Ltd.
Bey, Mary
Burrell, George Burrell, Ann
Christie, Judy
Bice, Helen
Butcher, Albert
Chung, Shiuh Fui
Bidlock, Peter
Bye, Emma H.
CIBC Gateway Boulevard
Bielech, John Bielech, Sophie
Cadogan, Gladys P.
Clark, C. Janet
Bilyk, Rhonda
Caharel, Therese
Clark, Marion
Binns, Florence
Caine Enterprises Limited
Clarke, Bruce Clarke, Maude
Birks, John
Calgary Foundation
Clarke, Edith May
Bissett Investment Management
Calhoun, Gilbert Calhoun, Pauline
Clarke, Olive
Black, Shirley
Campbell, James Campbell, Maureen
Clayton, Richard C.
Blackwood-Malayko, Kimberly
Campell, Grant Campbell, Fannie
Clegg, Charles E. Clegg, Freda B.
Blake, Kenneth Blake, Kerry
Campus Alberta Applied Psychology
Counselling Initiative
Coffin, John Coffin, Gail
Alberta Treasury Branch
Albright, Maxine
Alexander, Gerald
Allan, Alex Allan, Joanne
Allen, Robert B.
Allwest Commercial Furnishings
Almond, Anna Maria
Aloisi, Marjorie
Al-Terra Engineering Ltd.
Amelio, Nicola
Anderson, Estelle M.
Andrew, Norma
Anhel, Dennis Anhel, Gloria
Antonello, Gino Antonello, Silvana
Aplevich, Dwight Dr. Aplevich, Patricia
Arlette, Elizabeth
Armor Machines & Manufacturing Ltd.
Armstrong, Dorothy
Armstrong, Kenneth D.
Arnold, Olive H.
Arnold, William
Arrison, Ralph
Ash, S. Gordon Ash, Margaret A.J.
Associated Communications Inc.
Astle, William J.
Avison Young Commercial Real Estate
Aylwin, Helena
Babchuk, Sonja
Babiuk, Marie
Bachinsky, Jean A.
Bagby, Margaret
Bahrey, Jocelyn F.
Bailey, Abigail
Bailie, Dale Bailie, Stuart
Bain, Marjorie
Baker, Doreen
Baker, Jean Louis
Baker, Judy Lee
Blatt, Kenneth Blatt, Sandra
Bochan, Jerry Hupka, Vicky
Bomerlan, Florence
Bookham, Ernest Bookham, Mary
Boren, Beverley A.
Borle, Eloise
Bosch, Pauline
Capital Health
Capital Packers Inc.
Cheston, J. Stan Cheston, Gladys E.
Chichak, Leanne
Children’s Care Centre Society of
Rural Strathcona
Childs, H. Jack
Childs, Margaret
Chmilar, Patricia
Chopko, Harold Chopko, Mary
Coggles, Laura
Coglan, L. Jean
CapitalCare Corporate Services - Staff
Colchester & District Agricultural
Society
CapitalCare Dickinsfield Auxiliary
Collins, Mary E.
CapitalCare Norwood Auxiliary
Collins, Quintin Collins, Victoria
Cargan, Michael J. Cargan, Phyllis
Collom, Marion
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Donors
Compri, Joseph Compri, Jeannine
Dent, Marilyn
Erickorp Properties Ltd.
Geness, Audrey
Connect Logistics Services Inc.
Desrochers Family Trust
Erickson, Kenneth
Genssler, Elfriede Fitzsimmons,Karen
Connelly, Alfred
Desrochers, Louis A. Desrochers,
Marcelle U.
Erker, Doreen
Georg, Shirley
Esposito, Salvatore
Georg, Willie Georg, Lydia
Eustace, James Eustace, Lauraine E.
Gibbard Insurance Brokers Inc.
Evans, Austin Evans, E. Lucille
Gibbard, W.
Fahey-Lemay, Nicole D.
Gibbs, Dorothy
Falby, Michael Falby, Lois
Gibbs, Dwayne
Fano, Will Fano, Judy
Gilchrist, Barbara J.
Fantasyland Hotel
Gilead Alberta ULC
Faulder, Douglas Dr. Faulder, Lynn
Gillies, Allan Gillies, Lillian
Fauquier, John Dr. Fauquier, Robin
Gillis, Ellen
Fearn, James Fearn, Patricia
Gironella, Olivia
Fedoretz, Douglas Fedoretz, Grace
Gitzel, Leo Gitzel, Dodie
Fedorkiw, Iwan
Glasser, Patricia
Ferguson, Edna M.
Gleed, Dennis
Ferguson, Len
Global Wealth Builders Ltd.
Ferguson, Mavis
Gollan, Edith M.
Field, Harris G.
Golling, Olga
Filipchuk, Neil Filipchuk, Stella
Goly, Mary
Filiplic, Bruno Filiplic, Anita
Goodale, Denis Goodale, Dorothy
Fischbuch, Alvin Fischbuch, Jean
Govenlock, Al W. Govenlock, Judy
Fischer, Aurelia
Graham, Alex Graham, Peggi
Fiss, Frederick N. Fiss, Catherine L.
Grant, Kathleen
Fitzgerald, Marie
Grantham, Ronald D.
Fleischhauer, Horst
Gray, Gordon Gray, Judith
Foley, Doris
Greater Edmonton Poppy Fund
Ford, Vern Ford, Bernice
Greenhough, W.J.
Forge, Nigel Forge, Anne
Greer, James Greer, Diana
Forrest, Ann
Gregg, Roy
Foster, Angela
Grekul, Gloria
Foster, Winnifred
Grekul, Katherine
Fowler, Eldon Fowler, Phyllis J.
Greschuk, Zonia
Fowler, Keith Fowler, Irene
Grever, Maria
Francis, Alfred
Grieve, Olive
Fraser, Rod Fraser, Gladys
Grimsrud, Marion
Frederick, Byron Frederick, Colleen
Grona, Metro Grona, May
French, Alice
Grovum, Dorothy
Funk, Jean
Grynoch, Roberta E. Dr.
Futuremed Health Care Products LP
Gulliford, Gordon
Gagnon, Ernie
Gunther, Betty
Gaiger, William J.
Gust, William Gust, Doreen
Galloway, Roy
Guzyk, William
Gamble, Joseph
Haak, Tim Haak, Janice
Gardner, Donald Gardner, Barbara
Hamaluk, Gertie
Gargus, Charles Gargus, Deborah
Hamilton, Barbara
Gauf, Eileen M.
Hamilton, Mary G.
Gawlak, Marian
Hammond, Linda
Geddes, E. Joy
Hampshire, Hughe Hampshire, Judy
Gee, Virginia S.
Hanke, Ruth
Geisinger, Marguerite M.
Hannah, Frances H.
Connor, Gerald Connor, Minnie
Constable, Jean
Continuing Care Safety Association
ConvaTec
Cooking Lake Chapter IODE
Cormack, Kathleen E.
Cornely, Mary
Corser, Dorothy
Coull, Kenneth Coull, Marilyn
Coulombe, Vivian
County Clothes-Line Foundation
Courtemanche, Marilyn Courtemanche,
N.F.
Detmold, W.R.
Deyoung, Ernest
Dick, Dorothy I.
Diewert, Norman
Docherty, Betty Lou
Doering, Gertraud H.
Dolinsky, Marshall J. Dolinsky, Betty
Domingo, Thelma
Dorosh, Andrew I. Dorosh, Barbara
Dottor, Angela
Dove, Lovette
Drewniak, Selma
Cox, Arlene
Dryden, John W.
Coyle, Helen
Duff, Richard Duff, Donna
Crawford, Doris K. Crawford, Reg
Dukart, Joyce
Crawford, Reginald E.
Dunki, Glen
Cresswell, B. Dollie
Dunne, Tom
Cronk, William
Durand, Claude
Crowther, Leonard
Durand, Susie
Cudney, Tom Cudney, Shirley
Dux, Minnie
Cummings, Carl M. Cummings, Barbara
Currey, Viola
Dyer, Bill
Curtis, Sean
Cushman & Wakefield Edmonton Inc.
Dach, Ada
Dahl, Gertrude
Eberly, Dolores Eberly, Don
Economy Landscape Contractors Ltd.
Eco-Technica Inc.
Edmonton Petroleum Club
Damen, Aloysius Damen, Alida
Edmonton Royal Canadian Legion
Ladies Auxiliaries Assoc.
Darbyson, Betty
Edwards, Donald L.
Darcovich, Isabelle Darcovich, William
Edwards, Murray Edwards, Roberta
Das, Atan Das, Papiya
Ehret, Carl R. Ehret, Alberta
Davies Park & Associates Inc.
Ehrler, Elsbeth Ehrler, Paul
Davis, Katie
EIL Environmental Services
Dawson Motors Limited
Eklund, Doreen
Dawson, Barry Dawson, Kathy
Eliuk, Irene
Dawson, Myrtle
Elliott, A. Redmond Elliott, Frances
Day, Noel Day, Mary Anne
Elliott, M. Ruth Dr.
De Lauw, Frank
Elliott, Robert Elliott, Debbie
Dear, Donna
Ellis, Gussie
DeChamplain, Dennis DeChamplain,
Diana
Ellis, Roberta
DeChamplain, Diana
Deciccio, Victor Deciccio, Martha
Degner, Lee
Dei, Roger R.
Dellaire, Patricia
Demers, Real Demers, Blandine
Demianczuk, Wasyl
Denny Andrews Inc.
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Elzinga, Patricia
Emerson, Dorothy
Emery Jamieson
EnCana Corporation
Enders, Anne
English, Paul English, Betty Lou
Ennis, Geraldine
Ennis, Joyce
Enokson, Roald Enokson, Annie
Donors
Donors
Hansen, Audrey
Holgate, Audrey F.
Johnston, Robert Johnston, Merle E.
Korral, Wendy
Harbour, Robert A. Harbour, Audrey
Hollick, Henry W. Hollick, Shirley M.
Johnston, Vincent
Koshka, Olga
Harke, Bryan Harke, Fay
Holloway, Inez
Jones, Alice
Kostek, Michael Kostek, Gwen
Harke, David Harke, Dianne
Horne, Terry Dr. Horne, Gail
Jones, Clive Jones, Linda
Kowalczuk, Katie
Harke, Irene
Horowitz, Michael Dr.
Joss, Andrew Joss, Shirley
Kowpak, Nettie
Harke, Morley
Hosford, Violet Hosford, Drew
Joyal, Mary P.
Koyich, Mike Koyich, Brenda
Harke, Myron Harke, Linda
Hostyn, Barbara
Kalita, Antonia
Kozdrowski, Peter
Harke, Wilmar Harke, Frieda
Houck, Art Houck, Betty
Kapuscinski, Frank Kapuscinski, Marion
Kraft Canada
Harold Nikolaj Professional Corporation
Howard, Dorothy
Karbonik, Michael Karbonik, Caroline
Krause, V.
Harrington, Vi Hohl, Joan
Hoy, Oma
Karpo, William M.
Kruger, Gladys
Harrison, Laura D.
Hrehirchuk, Rita
Karpoff, Allen Karpoff, Betty
Kuefler, Ethel
Harsulla, Harry Harsulla, Maxine
Hrycun, Olga
Kawawada, Aiko
Kuiken, Doutzen
Hatch, Lorne Dr. Hatch, Faye
HSBC Bank Canada
Kazakoff, Elsie
Kule, Peter Kule, Doris
Hatton, Leona Hatton, Tom
Hubbard, Robert
K-Bro Linen Systems Inc
Kun, Steve
Hayden, Denis Hayden, Winnie
Hubman, John
Keaschuk, Kathryn
Kupka, Frank Sheplowy, Doris
Hayes, John Hayes, Lucy
Huculak, Doreen
Kelley, Inez
Kurowski, Kay
Heacock, Harold Heacock, Mary
Hughes, Gordon Hughes, Laura
Kendall, Arthur Kendall, Burtine
Kurz, Karin
Healey, Tim
Hughes, John M.
Kendrick, Don Kendrick, Nancy
Labatiuk, Bill Labatiuk, Natalie
Hearne, Patrick Hearne, Elsie A.
Hughes, Lawrence C.
Kennedy, Reta I.
Lago, Lourdes Delumen, Remedio
Heatherington, Ross Heatherington,
Frieda
Hukalo Oberg Engineering Limited
Kennedy, Roberta
Lakeman, Roy Lakeman, Joyce
Humeniuk, Dale Humeniuk, Corinne
Kent, David P.
Lamb, Paul Lamb, Audrey
Hunka, Daniel Hunka, Olga
Kenyon, Barry
Lamont, Louise
Hunsley, Gary F. Hunsley, Judy K.
Kerr, Donald J.
Lamothe, Edna
Hunsley, Ken Hunsley, Georgia
Kerslake, David Kerslake, Evelyn
Landmark Cinemas of Canada Inc.
Hunter, Elizabeth
Key, Bob Key, Shirley
Lang, Donald L. Lang, Audrey
Hutzig, Frank Hutzig, Shirley
Kim, Joong Joon
Langford, Gordon
Inglis, D. Ian Inglis, Carol A.
Kim, Millie
Larsen, Helen
Ingram, Iris B.
Kinasewich, Robert Kinasewich, Donna
Lauder, Sally
Inter-Hospital Ambulance Service
King, Geoff King, Kathleen
Isbister, Pat Isbister, Ervin
King, Ruth
Laurentian University Department of Political Science
Iskiw, Alice
Kirk, Alexander
Jackson, B. Joan
Kirk, Delphine
Jackson, Edward Jackson, Winnie
Kjosness, Robin
Jackson, Roger
Klassen, Jacob
Jackson, Sandra
Klees, Shirley
Jacobson, Howard Jacobson, Joy
Klufas, Harry Klufas, Jean
Jacques, F. Jean
Klymok, Ramona
Jaipaul, Oswald
Knell, Ida
Lee Yuen, Richard Lee Yuen,
Margaret
James, Daphne
Knight, Murray Knight, Renee
Lee, Melvin Lee, Kathleen
Jamison, D.W. Jamison, P.S.
Knights of Columbus St. Christopher
Council #4788
Legaarden, Chester Legaarden,
Maureen
Knutson, Earl Knutson, Alice
Leipnitz, Dean Leipnitz, Madeleine
Koch, Cindy
Leisen, William Leisen, Margaret
Kolanchey, John Kolanchey, Shirley
Lemmon, Jane
Kolewaski, Bernie Kolewaski, Betty
Lepore, Forunata
Kolot, Ray Kolot, Maxine
Letendre, Grant
Komarniski, Richard Komarniski,
Patricia
Levang, Brian Levang, Maxine
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
Canada Ltd.
Lewis, Evelyn G. Lewis, Gordon W.
Heine, Jerry Heine, Dorothy
Heller, Patricia
Helps, Marguerite V.
Helsher, Roberta
Hemisphere Engineering Inc.
Henderson, John E. Dr. Henderson,
Margot
Henick, Samuel Henick, Katherine
Hennig, George Hennig, Ethel
Herbert, Charles
Hermanutz, Marilyn
Hernon, Patrick
Heroux, Cecile Heroux, Jocelyn
Hewitt, Barbara
HFS Experts in Healthcare Food
Hilker, Lucy
Hill, Gillian
Hilliard, Don Hilliard, Darleen
Hinkey, Wyatt Hinkey, Vera
Hirschpold, Pete
Ho, Kim C.C.
Hochhausen, Philip Hochhausen,
Dorothy
Jansen, Marilyn
Jaycock, H. William
Jenks, Doreen
Hodgson, Fred Hodgson, Annie
Jensen, Gerda
Hodgson, Gordon
Jerome, Wendy
Hofer, Leslie Hofer, Judith
Job’s Daughters Alberta Alunmi
Association
Hoflin, Roger Hoflin, Ellen
Hofs, Henry Hofs, Betty
Hohol, H.M.J.
Hohol, Irene
Holdaway,Edward A. Dr. Holdaway,
Doris M.
Johnson, Elizabeth
Johnson, John Johnson, Olive
Johnson, Marjorie
Johnson, Mary A.
Johnston, Connie T.
Koning, Frans Koning, Audrey
Kopeck, Chris
Laushway, Rita M.
Law, Nora
Lawrence, Norman A.
Lawson, Ronald P.W. Lawson,
D. Jean
Lawton Junior High School
Lebech, Nancy
Levites, Edward
Lin, Sheng
Linton, Owen T. Linton, Margaret E.
Lip, Jacinta
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Donors
Lipinski, A. Eugenia
Mayson, Adeline
Morin, Henri Morin, Dianna
Ogren, Ivy
Litven, George Litven, Anne S.
McBain, A. Ross
Mork, Lawrence Mork, Margaret
Olafson, Jim Olafson, Joan
Lo, James Lo, Susan
McCallister, Dorothy
Morrison, Barbara
Oman, Joyce
Loch, Raymond Loch, Jean
McCallum, Mildred
Morrison, Betty Morrison, Elaine
Oncore Services Inc.
Loconte, Maria
McCann, Vernal McCann, Carolyn
Morrissey, Agnes L.
Onstine, Gladys
Lopatka, Harold Lopatka, Joyce
McCaw, Lynn
Morrissey, John T. Dr.
Opper, WM
Lord, Chris Dr. Lord, Cecilie
McClelland, Richard C. McClelland,
Joan F.
Moseley, Douglas
Orlecki, Rose
Moseley, Kenneth Moseley, Maxine
Ostapek, Russell Ostapek, Alma
Mowers, June
Ostashek, Frances H.
Moysey, Olga
Ostergaard, Suzanne
Muller, Henry Muller, Esther
Osypchuk, Walter Osypchuk, Grace
Mundare Curling Club Association
Ouellet, Irene
Mundare Fire Department Firefighters
Assoc.
Oxley, David Oxley, Joyce
Louie, Anna
Lowe, Tina
Lubberding, G. Lubberding, H.
Lucas, Gerald A. Lucas, Peggy
Luchka, Mildred
Lunan, A.R. Lunan, Janice
Lundell, Allan E. Lundell, Donna
Lynn, Esther
Lynn, M.R. Lynn, Lois
Mabbutt, Katie
Mabbutt, Ward
MacBeath, Mary
MacDonald, Bill
MacEachern, Daryn
MacGregor, Bruce MacGregor, Audrey
MacInnis, Ken MacInnis, Elizabeth
Maciuk, Sam Maciuk, Nadia
MacIver, Alex MacIver, Irene
Maclab Enterprises
MacRae, Yvonne
Macyk, Marilyn
Madu, Jennifer
Madu, Margaret
Mahe, Paul
Maier, Gerald
Maj, Irene Maj, Walter
Majeau, Edward Majeau, Sheila
Malcolm, Alex Malcolm, Helen L.
Malin, Lois
Manasc Isaac Architects Ltd.
Mancini, Lucienne
Manns, Jennie
Mantle, J. Mantle, Pamela
Manweiler, Dorothy
Mark, Emma
Markovich, John Markovich, Reita
Marquardt, Thelma
Martel, Robert Martel, Katherine
Martin, Donald Martin, Elaine
Massie, Mildred E.
Masuda, Karen L.
Matthews, Linda
Matthews, Marjorie
Maxwell, Karen
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McClung, Kelly
McClung, Kerry McClung, Carmen
McClure, Dorothy Matishak, Patricia
McColl, E. Madge
McCrea-Berry, Sharon
McDonald, Patricia
McDonough, John E. McDonough,
Eleanor M.
McEachen, Bob McEachen, Ann
McEachen, Elsie
McElwain, Robert
McEwen, Jim McEwen, Colette
McGaffin, Minnie
McGillivray, Ena
McGregor, Rob Roy McGregor, Irene
McLaren, Jean
McLean, Neddy McLean, Sheri
McLennan Ross Barristers & Solicitors
McLennan, Mary McLennan, John
McLennan, William McLennan, Joan
McLeod, Ann G.
McLeod, Kim McLeod, LaDane
McMaster, Linda
McMillan, Robert McMillan, Estelle
McMurphy, Ronald
McNee, Lloyd McNee, Stephanie
McNeill, Ronald
Munro, Shirley
Munz, John
Murland, James
Murphy, Mary Anne
Murphy, Peggy
Murray, Helen
Murray, Mary
Murrie, Shirley
Musick, Olia
Mydansky, Rose
Nahulak, Steve
Nash, Fred Nash, Marie
Naundorf, Clara
Navalkowsky, Anna
Nayar, Unni K.
Nazarchuk, Walter L.
Neabel, Sandra
Nehring, Darlene
Neil, Kathleen Turnbull, Kathy
Nesselbeck, Meda
McVeigh, Thomas
Nestransky, Garry L. Nestransky,
Stephanie M.
Medical Mart West
Nettrouer, Ruby
Medisky, Jean
Neumann, Iris M.
Meikle, Marion
Newton, Donald
Melcor Developments Ltd.
Nicholson, Valerie
Mercer (Canada) Limited
Nickel, Otto Nickel, Annemarie
Meyer, Glenn Meyer, Roberta
Nickel, Wilma
Michaud, Alphonse
Niemetz, Dean Niemetz, Veronica
Milke, Norm S. Milke, Doris L. Dr.
Nimeck, Evelyn
Mills, Mary
NorQuest College
Mink, Rosi
North, William North, Peggy
Minogue, Shirley
Northway Pontiac Buick Ltd.
Mirth, Diane
Nusdorfer, Robert Nusdorfer, Veronica
Mitchell, Sheila
Nuttall, Robin Nuttall, Elizabeth
Mobbs, Cyril Mobbs, Pamela
Obuchowski, Stella
Moore, Aileen
O’Connor, James O’Connor, Barbara
Morgex Insurance Group
Odegard, Ernest Odegard, Terry
Pain, Marlene
Pals Surveys & Associates Ltd.
Pappe, Mossie A.
Park, Elsie
Parker, Earl L. Parker, Reeva
Parker, Joan
Parks, Frank R. Parks, Jean
Parry, Dorothy Parry, William
Parsons, Joan
Paterson, Jeanette
Paul, Mary
Pawl, Lois
Pawlick, Elizabeth
Pawluk, Russell Pawluk, Doreen
PC Corp Inc.
PCL Constructors Inc.
Pearce, Dianne
Pelensky, Walter Pelensky, Nora
Pelensky, William Pelensky, Helen
Pelton, Normon
Peridot Medical
Perrier, Harry Perrier, Marion
Perry, Ada Belle
Perry, Richard Perry, Catherine
Petersen, Irene
Petovar, Tony Petovar, Hazel
Petrin, Eloise
Petro Canada
Petterson, Arthur Petterson, Ellen
Pettibone, Ross Pettibone, Edna M.
Pich, John A.
Pickard, Lena
Pidhirniak, John Pidhirniak, Dianne
Pilling, Ron
Piotrowski, Fred Piotrowski, Erna
Plante, Raymond R.
Plowman, Herbert G.
Plumley, T. A.
Donors
Donors
Plypick, Victoria
Robson, Stephen Robson, Ellen
Runyon, James Runyon, Jean
Sherriff, Aleta
Podloski, Elizabeth
Rolfson, Rena
Ruptash, Howard Ruptash, Colleen
Poeter, Gordon Poeter, Lynn
Rolof, Fred Rolof, Ruth
Ryder, Lily
Sherstabetoff, Joseph Sherstabetoff,
Murielle
Poeter, Vernon
Roppo, Orlando Roppo, Yolanda
Rypkema, Hank Rypkema, Marg
Poirier, Irene
Rosich, George Rosich, Doreen
Sadoway, Lena
Polovick, Jeffrey Polovick, Jackie
Ross Sheppard High School
Sadoway, Morris Sadoway, Nancy
Polowick, Maurice Polowick, Karen
Rotary Club of Sherwood Park
Salamandick, Josephine
Poluk, Janie
Rothstein, Saul Rothstein, Marion
Samways, F. John Samways, Dorothy
Porcina, Bill Porcina, Kirsten
Rouse, Doreen W.
Sanmartin, Donato
Porter, Bruce Porter, Muriel
Rousseau, Geraldine
Sasano, Mineko
Porter, Gloria M. Shelley, Doreen
Rowe, Donald Rowe, Marguerite
Satanove, Anita
Porter, Joyce Scott, Helen
Rowswell, Donald Rowswell, Jeannie
Save on Mechanical Services
Powers, Gail
Rowswell, Garth Rowswell, Luanne
Sawchuk, Art Sawchuk, Ella
PPCLI Association Edmonton Branch
Rowswell, Winnifred I.
Sawka, Anne
Prescott, Donald L.
Roy, Percy
Sawka, Michael Sawka, Katherine
Preston, Richard Preston, Frances
Royal Bank of Canada - Fort
Saskatchewan Staff
SCA Personal Care
Price, Kenneth Price, Ivy
Probek, Waldemar Probek, Toky
Proctor, John Proctor, Bertha
Prodor, Gerry
Prokopiw, Maria Prokopiw, Peter
Pshyk, Robert Pshyk, Evelyn
Purcell, Olive
Purvis, Gordon James Purvis,
Dorothy Ann
Qualico Developments (Edmonton) Ltd.
Radford, Derek
Radke, Hazel
Radmanovich, Sheila
Rae, N. E.
Raman, Rewti Raman, L.B.
Rankin, Howard
Ratcliffe, John Ratcliffe, Eleanor
Rawluk, William N. Rawluk, Elizabeth
Raywalt Construction Co. Ltd.
RBC Dexia
Reddington, Doris
Rees, Dennis Rees, Stella
Reeson, Richard Woroby, Katya
Reirson, Lorraine
Reist, John Reist, Wendy
Relf, Richard
Richard, Juliette
Richards, Deanna
Richardson, George Richardson, Edith
Rijavec, Florian Rijavec, Yvonne
Rivard, Yvonne
Roberge, Delmar Roberge, Sandra
Royal Canadian Legion Alberta N.W.T. Command LA
Royal Canadian Legion Bashaw
Branch #38
Scade, Gordon Scade, Beverly
Scarpelli, Anna
Schaaf, Richard and Pauline
Schaefer, Sherry Schaefer, David
Sherstabetoff, Marilyn
Sherwood Park (Breakfast) Lions Club
Sherwood Park ACT/UCT Club
Shields, Diane
Shimenosky, Iven Shimenosky,
Josephine
Shkrobot, Pat Shkrobot, Nicholas
Shorter, Doreen
Shrimpton, John
Shupe, Margaret M.
Simison, Douglas
Simmonds, D.G. Simmonds, Lorna E.
Simonson, Henry P. Simonson, Laura
Sinclair, Diane
Sinclair, Grant
Siry, Krystyna
Skinner, Howard
Schaller, Helen
Skogen Social and Historical
Society of Alberta
Schmidt, Deborah C.
Skoreyko, Pearl Skoreyko, Mike
Schmidt, Rolf Schmidt, Erika
Sleen, Orville Sleen, Dianne
Schmidt, S. Gerhard Schmidt, Katharina
Slemko, M. Yvonne Slemko, Terry
Royal Canadian Legion Cold Lake
Branch #211
Schmitz, Ron
Sliwkanich, Darrell Sliwkanich,
Kathy
Royal Canadian Legion Edson
Branch #51
Scholotiuk, Nicholas Scholotiuk, Audrey
Royal Canadian Legion Big Valley
Branch #70
Royal Canadian Legion Camrose
Branch #57
Royal Canadian Legion Evansburg
Branch #196
Royal Canadian Legion Fort
Saskatchewan Branch #27 LA
Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway
Branch #175
Royal Canadian Legion Kingsway
Branch #175 LA
Royal Canadian Legion Norwood
Branch #178 LA
Royal Canadian Legion Pioneer
Branch # 144
Royal Canadian Legion Spruce
Grove Branch #281
Royal Canadian Legion Spruce Grove
Branch #281 LA
Royal Canadian Legion St. Albert
Branch #271 LA
Royal Canadian Legion Strathcona
Branch #150 LA
Roberge, Ernie Roberge, Marie
Royal Canadian Legion Worthington
Branch #29
Roberts, A.E. Roberts, Elaine
Royal Canadian Naval Association
Robertson, William Robertson, Pauline
Rozenhart, Lorraine
Schoenicke, Adolf Schoenicke, Eleonore
Schrettlinger, Hans Schrettlinger,
Gerlinde
Sloane, Elizabeth J.
Smallwood, Anna M.
Smilie, Doreen
Schreyer, Helen
Smith, Cathy
Schultz, Lena
Smith, David Smith, Shannon
Schurek, Marion
Smith, David A. Smith, Mary L.
Schurko, Margaret
Smith, Grace P.
Scott , H.
Smith, Iris E.
Scott, Bonnie
Smith, John Smith, Sheila
Scott, Marjorie
Smith, Martin Jensen-Smith,
Janet L.
Screpnek, Betty L.
Sdao, Carmine Sdao, Mafalda
Seeckts, Violet
Serink, Andrew Serink, Irene
Shaheen, Peggy
Shandro, Michael
Shanley, Ruby
Shapka, Alex Shapka, Elizabeth
Sharp, Lynnda
SHAW Communications Inc.
Shaw, Elizabeth
Shea, John Shea, Helen
Sheppard, Joanne
Sherk, Harry G. Dr. Sherk, Edna E.
Sherman, Sandra M.
Sherrick Management Limited
Smith, Russell
Smyth, Darrell Smyth, Brenda
Smythe, Violet
Snow, Marilyn
Sobel, Steve Sobel, Karen
Sobeys West
Solution 105 Consulting Ltd.
Source Medical Corp.
Southern, R. Southern, Marg
Sowa, Antoninia Czernik, Henry
Spicer, Barbara Thurston, Irene
St. Albert Breakfast Lions Club
St. Jean, Lucienne
St. John, Thelma Bryan, Dennis
St. Matthew’s Catholic Women’s League
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Donors
St. Pierre, Raymond St. Pierre, Clara
The Dianne & Irving Kipnes Foundation
Van Leuken, M.
Williams, Doreen Williams, Ricky
Stadnyk, Robin
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Varcoe, Jean L.
Williams, Jennifer Williams, Terry
Stadnyk, Stanley
The Fishin Hole
Varvis, Vivian
Wilmott, Rose
Stafford, Rosamond
The Westin Edmonton
Verdin, Edward Verdin, Isabelle
Wilson, Jean
Stannard, Lloyd Stannard, Eileen
Thieson, Leonard Thieson, Jennifer
Victoor, Margaret
Wilson, Peter D. Wilson, Cynthia
Stapley, Jerry
Thom, Edna A.
Vikse, Gordon
Winget, Marion H.
Stebbing, Barbara
Thomlinson, K. Ed
Vimy and District Lions Club
Witten LLP
Steinbach, Sophie
Thompson, Barbara
Vogelgesang, Frances
Wolfram, Martin Wolfram, Shari
Steiner, Richard Steiner, Bonnie
Thompson, George Thompson, Bonnie
Volney, Cathy
Wolverton Securities Ltd.
Steinke, Joan
Thomsen, Isabella Anaka, Lois
Voogd, Frieda
Wong, G. Wei Wong, Diane
Stelfox, Andrea
Thurston, Gerry Thurston, Sharon
Wade, Donald W. Wade, Gladys
Woods, Ernie Woods, Linda
Stephenson, Anne Stephenson, Stanley
Tipler, Fay
Waege, Linda
Woodward, Lori
Sterling Elevators Services Corporation
Toly, Roberta
Wahlstrom, Allan H. Wahlstrom, Gwen
Wright, J. Stan
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Grandview’s 8th annual art show
Residents, families, and staff gathered June 2 for Grandview’s annual
Senior’s Week Art Show. With the auditorium decorated to replicate an art gallery,
soft music played, wine and fruit were served as potential buyers looked over the
more than 60 pieces completed by residents over the 2007/08 season. Pieces
ranging from fruit, seasonal pictures and self portraits were all planned and
created by the participants of the art therapy program.
Residents beamed with pride as art pieces they created were selected by others
for purchase. “I am always amazed at the power of creative process,” said art
therapist Joanne Rasmussen, who for the past eight years has run the popular
program in conjunction with Grandview’s recreation department.
Joanne is joined by a group of staff and volunteers, including Cherlyn Legere,
Sharon Holmes, Amanda Zoethout, Sirka Kadatz, Audrey Sustrick, Anne McCarthy,
and Jackie March. They devote hundreds of hours to keep this program running as
well as getting the art work professionally framed by Don Maynes.
When asked why she continues to devote so much volunteer time to art therapy,
Joanne said: “I personally love the fact that the residents feel such a sense of
accomplishment, renewed confidence and pride in completing a task that many
had never participated in at any time in their lives.”
Carolyn Taylor, Recreation Therapist
CapitalCare Grandview
Photo: Grandview resident Helga Deschneau (seated) beams with pride as she
displays her artwork with volunteer Sharon Holmes.
Dickinsfield’s Senior of the Year
Dickinsfield’s resident council named 3CD resident Nick
Bohatczuk as “Senior of the Year.” The award was handed out on June 4,
during the celebration of Senior’s Week (June 1-8).
Nick was chosen by resident council because he demonstrates many
good qualities of empathy, kindness and a willingness to take part in
activities that he loves.
He has always been a hard worker. He served as a soldier in Europe in
the Second World War prior to coming to Canada in 1955. He worked a
variety of employment scenes, including stockyards, a seminary, and as a
school custodian.
Those who know him well describe him to be a wonderful man who treats
everyone with respect and kindness. He takes part wholeheartedly in his
passions of gardening and church activities.
Because he speaks Polish and Ukrainian as well as English, staff may
ask for his assistance with translating for his fellow residents on the unit.
Despite being a little hard of hearing, he continues to strive at developing
and maintaining friendships with those around him. In addition to family,
he has a strong support network of friends from outside who visit him
regularly.
Jan Hrasko, Recreation Therapist,
CapitalCare Dickinsfield
Laurier House Strathcona hosts
luau and pig roast
Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre elders Jane Lemmon and
Maria Grever enjoying dancing at the Hawaiian-themed luau
and pig roast held at the centre on May 30. The event was
enjoyed by residents, families and staff.
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Did you know...?
Tim Haak
Donations to the Foundation
are tax deductible
The CapitalCare Foundation
invites individuals, families, service
organizations, members of the
business community and other
charitable and not-for-profit
organizations to join us in making the
lives of our residents and their families
better. Currently the Foundation is
raising funds in support of:
• the expansion being planned for
CapitalCare Strathcona,
• new buses at four CapitalCare
campuses,
• equipment, projects and special
initiatives at each of the 11
CapitalCare facilities,
• research for care, and
• scholarships and bursaries to
support CapitalCare staff as they
advance their knowledge and skill
levels.
The CapitalCare Foundation
is a public charitable foundation.
Our charitable registration number
is 138748835 RR0001. This means
that we are able to provide a tax
creditable receipt for donations.
40 more bricks to
be unveiled on
Wall of Pride
this fall
The CapitalCare Foundation
will unveil 40 new bricks purchased
since the first unveiling of the Wall
of Pride last fall. This brings to 140
the number of blocks that have been
purchased since the fundraising
program began.
The second unveiling will take place
at the Kipnes Centre for Veterans on
September 11 at 1:30 p.m.
The Wall of Pride is a free-standing
wall of individual glass bricks and
is located in the Memorial Garden
outside the centre. Each block is
etched with an inscription to honour
the memory of a person of distinction.
Many of the blocks commemorate
people who contributed to the pursuit
of freedom, from WWI and WWII,
to the Korean War and the current
mission in Afghanistan.
“We created the Etch a Memory
program to create a visible reminder
of those men and women who have
made a difference in the lives of
others,” says Tim Haak, Director
of Fund Development for the
CapitalCare Foundation.
Blocks in two sizes are still available
for purchase: a 4 x 8 block ($300)
and an 8 x 8 block ($600). For more
information on purchasing a block,
contact the CapitalCare Foundation
at 780-448-2413 or clip the order form
on the right.
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Thanks to the Alberta Community
Spirits program all Alberta donors are
able to receive combined federal &
provincial tax credits equal to $.50 on
every $1 donated beyond the first $200
donated in total to all charities.
If you are interested in learning
more about how you can make a gift
please contact Tim Haak, Director of
Fund Development at the foundation
office. Phone number 780- 448-2414
E-mail [email protected].
New online survey asks: What
will you need as a senior?
Albertans are invited to complete an online survey to share their thoughts
on what support they anticipate they will need when they become seniors and
how these needs should be met. The survey findings will assist the Alberta
government as it plans for an increasing population of seniors.
The number of seniors in Alberta is expected to increase by more than 40
percent in the next decade, to about 550,000 seniors
Albertans of all ages can complete the survey, which is focused on baby
boomers and those who are almost 65 years-old. The information gathered from
the survey will assist the province in the development of an Aging Population
Policy Framework that will guide future government decisions on seniors’
programs and policies.
The online survey will be available until the end of August at
www.TomorrowsSeniors.alberta.ca. Albertans without access to the Internet can
have a survey mailed to them by calling toll-free 1-800-642-3853.
CapitalCare Foundation gives back
to support our troops
There is a strong bond
between the men and women
of the Edmonton Garrison and
CapitalCare. At the heart of this
relationship is the Dianne and Irving
Kipnes Centre for Veterans. The
centre is home to 120 veterans who
require continuing care.
These veterans greatly enjoy the
visits and support regularly provided
by the troops stationed here in
Edmonton. They attend many of the
centre’s events and host our Tanks
and Tags Road Race each August.
Each year, the Foundation lends its
assistance to provide support back.
The Foundation sponsors a hole in
the Edmonton Garrison Officers’
Mess Annual Golf Tournament
in support of the Military Family
Resource Centre. As well, Foundation
staff provide some planning support
on their organizing committee
and some logistical support to the
committee as they recruit other
sponsors and golfers. We are very
pleased to report that over $12,000
was raised from the tournament held
June 21.
Tim Haak, Director, Fund
Development, CapitalCare
Foundation
Cheque presentation by title sponsor, Servus Credit Union, to the Military Family
Resource Centre. From left to right: Ron Karpyshyn, Servus Credit Union; Deputy Base
Commander Tim Tatteri, Edmonton Garrison; Moira Smith, Military Family Resource
Centre; Theresa Comeau, Servus Credit Union; Linda Deines, Servus Credit Union.
Strathcona/Rotary Lobsterfest raises
$30,000 for the community
From left to right: Keith Patterson, Rotary; Helen Shea, Hanna Handreka, Vic
Bidzinski, Rotary.
Strathcona held its annual Maritime Lobsterfest fundraiser May 3 at
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sherwood Park. This event was a joint
venture between the Sherwood Park Rotary Club and CapitalCare Strathcona.
There were 400 people in attendance including CapitalCare CEO Iris
Neumann, as well as Marguerite Rowe, VP for Community Care, Rehabilitation
and Geriatrics for Capital Health.
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 front-line staff
in attendance. The live and silent auctions had a variety of interesting donated
items which generated some enthusiastic bidding wars!
In total, over $30,000 was raised
which will be jointly shared between
the two partners. The raised funds
will enable the Rotary Club to
provide some 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. A fun night
was had by all.
Mark your calendars for next
year’s Maritime Lobsterfest which is
scheduled for May 2, 2009.
Administrator Helen Shea “kisses the cod,”
a Lobsterfest annual tradition.
Hanna Handreka, Manager
Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre &
Recreation
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Putting research into practice
Researcher Anne-Marie Bostrom at her
convocation from the Karolinska Institutet
in Stockholm, Sweden on May 9. She is
involved in a three-year research project at
the Kipnes Centre for Veterans.
A Swedish researcher with an interest in veterans
and dementia is working with CapitalCare and the
University of Alberta (U of A) on a project that could see
frontline caregivers using more research in continuing care. 
Anne-Marie Bostrom was awarded the Dementia and
Veterans Fellowship in April 2007.  The fellowship is funded
in part by the CapitalCare Foundation and in part by the
Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). She arrived
in Alberta in April 2008 to begin a three-year posting at
the University of Alberta and at CapitalCare’s Kipnes
Centre for Veterans.
Her background is gerontological nursing.  Anne-Marie
has been teaching nursing students and following them
into practice settings to see that they implement what they
have learned. Her PhD dissertation was on research use
among staff in the care of older people.
Anne-Marie said while holding this fellowship she would
be involved in two main tasks within the context of the
Translating Research in Elder Care (TREC) project. Dr.
Carole Estabrooks from the Faculty of Nursing at the U
of A is principal investigator of this project. Its purpose is
to adapt research findings into effective treatments and
services in long term care facilities.
Bostrom hopes to collaborate with CapitalCare care
managers to come up with ways to close the gap between
what research shows is effective and some current care
practice.
Bostrom is also interested in developing a “quality of
moment” measure , a mechanism to explore potentially
fruitful new areas of research in elder care settings.
“This is an area of significant interest to me and a
centrally important area in settings with a resident
population where over 70% have some form of dementia,”
said Bostrom. “Because we have located no work to date in
this area it will require that I start from the beginning.”
She will be supervised in her work by Dr. Doris Milke,
Senior Researcher with CapitalCare and Betty Kolewaski,
Administrator, Kipnes Centre for Veterans.
Bostrom says she is very impressed with the high
standards of care she has observed at the veterans centre,
and also with the organization’s progress in implementing
the MDS/RAI electronic assessment tool, which she said
was more advanced than in Sweden.
She was also impressed with the Kipnes Centre’s
barnyard of animals including the new miniature horse and
pot-bellied pig, and the friendliness of staff and residents.
“People are very friendly,” she said. “When I come to the
centre, it’s like coming home.”
Shawna Young, Medical Services,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
CapitalCare improving its practices
with changes to Balanced Scorecard
Study shows aromas improve
appetite in residents with dementia
A recent change to the CapitalCare Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is
contributing to improved care processes at our centres.
A BSC is a tool designed to help organizations identify strengths and
weaknesses in different aspects of their business. In 2007/2008 the BSC was
revised in response to changes made to the organization’s mission, vision, values
and strategic plan. In addition, changes were made to make the information
provided more meaningful to staff, and include information from the newly
introduced Minimum Data Set 2.0 (MDS/RAI) where possible.
Initial work completed on these items has led to changes in who is responsible
for completing parts of the resident assessment and what information will be
tracked for quality improvement.
The new card consists of indicators which measure our performance from
various perspectives. For example:
A study conducted at the former Mewburn Veterans Centre, and recently
published in Canadian Nursing Home magazine, shows the smell of baking
bread improves the eating behaviours of residents with dementia.
The study, by CapitalCare dietitian Deanna Van Soest and Dr. Doris Milke,
of CapitalCare’s Research Unit*, showed that the smell of baking bread had a
positive overall effect on the food intake for the residents. This suggests that
aroma is associated with eating more food during mealtimes.
The aroma of baking bread was also associated with an increase in the
frequency of self-feeding behaviours by one of the three participants. A more
modest effect was observed for the other participants.
Individuals with dementia may have difficulties with eating and swallowing
which can lead to poor oral intake, weight loss and malnutrition. Providing cues
to improve their focus on the meal can help maintain independence in feeding
and improve oral intake.
Cues can be provided by staff and by the surrounding environment. One
environmental variable that has shown benefit for people with dementia has
been the introduction of aromas that can stimulate behaviour. Studies using
aroma therapy (eg. essential oils derived from plants) with individuals with
dementia have demonstrated a decrease in agitation. (Smallwood 2001) So far,
few studies have involved ambient odors to stimulate behaviours and none have
involved eating as the dependent variable.
These findings highlight the under-recognized importance of the physical
environment on the functioning of older adults, particularly those who are
considered ‘vulnerable’ and live in institutional settings. More research would
be beneficial to establish more evidence for the effect of environmental
manipulation on eating skills in residents with dementia.
Clients
• timely resident assessments
• number of falls
• staff education on root cause analysis and customer service
Internal Processes
• incidence of pressure ulcers
• timely admission conferences
People, Learning and Research
• staff turnover,
• staff education days
• approved research projects
Healthy Finances
• direct care hours/resident day
All indicators are reported for the organization as a whole and for each care
campus. Targets are being established for 2008/2009 and a more in depth
analysis of performance will be available next year.
Tara Walsh, Performance Measurement Coordinator,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
Deanna Van Soest, Dietitian,
CapitalCare Grandview/Kipnes Centre for Veterans
*This study was published in Canadian Nursing Home; Volume 19, Number 1,, March, 2008 by Stuart
Cleary, Deanna Van Soest, Doris Milke, and John Misiaszek.
Reference: Smallwood, J., Brown, R., Coulter, F., Irvine, E. and Copland, C., Aro-matherapy and
behaviour disturbances in dementia: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Geriatric
Psychiatry; 16; p. 1010-1013; 2001.
For more information
about Research for Care
please contact:
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500, 9925 - 109 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2J8
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Postal Code
Please make cheques payable to CapitalCare Foundation
Charitable Registration No. 138748835 RR0001
LPN Scholarships awarded
Each year for the past
seven years, the CapitalCare
Foundation has offered scholarships
to CapitalCare employees to help
them become Licensed Practical
Nurses.
To date, the Foundation has
provided 31 scholarships to a variety
of staff including Nursing Attendants,
Resident Companions, Community
and Home Support Workers,
Administrative Support and Activities
Convenors.
This year the LPN Scholarship
recipients are:
• Jocelyn Elemento – Nursing
Attendant – CapitalCare Lynnwood
• Agnes Otayde – Nursing Attendant
– CapitalCare Grandview
The LPN scholarship program
is in partnership with NorQuest
College, which saves spaces in its
Licensed Practical Nurse program for
CapitalCare scholarship recipients.
The scholarships have had many
benefits. In this tight labour market,
scholarships help to attract job
seekers to CapitalCare, as well as
retain staff.
The program gives caregivers
the opportunity to increase their
knowledge and develop their careers.
At the same time, it helps to provide
CapitalCare with increasingly
skilled staff who are familiar with the
organization’s residents, expectations,
and processes. Most importantly,
having knowledgeable staff improves
the quality of life of our residents.
Developing and delivering leadingedge care is very important to
everyone at CapitalCare. How this
care is provided is revealed in the
organization’s vision statement: “We
are a community of excellence in
continuing care: teaching, researching
and learning to enhance quality of
life.”
This valuable program is made
possible thanks to the generosity of
our donors. If you would like to support
this program and help us continue
to make a difference in the lives of
residents and staff, please call Tim
Haak, Director of Fund Development,
at 780-448-2414.
Bev Thomas,
Human Resources Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
From left to right: Anne Forge, Director, Human Resources; Jocelyn Elemento, Nursing Attendant;
Joan Wettlaufer, Care Manager; and Cathie Gillespie, Administrator, CapitalCare Lynnwood
From left to right: Anne Forge, Director, Human Resources; Agnes Otayde, Nursing Attendant
and Jennifer Williams, Administrator, CapitalCare Grandview
Bursary program awards $11,000 to 16 employees
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 16 bursaries worth over $11,000 have been approved this year. These
bursaries will support employees to study for a variety of educational courses
ranging from computer courses and high school upgrades to labour relations,
Pharmacy Technician and Licensed Practical Nurse programs.
The award recipients are:
• Bernadette Workun, Corporate Coordinator, Infection Prevention and Control
Program, Kipnes Centre for Veterans
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 recipients!
Sherie Hough, Executive Associate,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
The Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund was established in March 2007 on the
occasion of Barry’s retirement as Director of Fund Development for the
CapitalCare Foundation.
The fund supports educational opportunities for staff at CapitalCare’s 11 sites.
• Betts Blakley, Senior Executive Assistant, Corporate Services
•Claire Riley, Licensed Practical Nurse, CHOICE and Community Programs
•Cyndi Martin, Rehabilitation Attendant, Kipnes Centre for Veterans
•Dee Rea, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Grandview
•Elda Glover, Licensed Practical Nurse, McConnell Place West
Yes, I would like to contribute to the Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund
Tax Receipt required Yes No
I am enclosing a donation of $
•Fresca Sawitzki, Laundry Worker, Grandview
• Juanita Ewert, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood
• Karen Barrault, Executive Assistant – Finance, Corporate Services
• Karen Calalang, Nursing Attendant, Lynnwood
Name
Address
City/Province
Postal Code
• Mary Abreham, Nursing Attendant, Norwood
•Natalie Zacharuk, Human Resources Generalist, Corporate Services
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•Shirley Barg, Corporate Program Assistant, Corporate Services
Foundation)
•Stephanie Prinsen, Licensed Practical Nurse, Laurier House Lynnwood
Name on card
MASTER CARDCHEQUE (Make cheques payable to: CapitalCare
•Tracey Courtepatte, Unit Clerk, Grandview
•Wanda Sienkiewicz, Nursing Attendant, Norwood
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 available this year from the newly established
Barry Runnalls Legacy Fund which allowed ‘top up’ amounts to be distributed
amongst the existing bursaries.
500, 9925 - 109 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 2J8
Charitable Registration No. 13874 8835
RR0001
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New HCAs help relieve staffing
pressures
CapitalCare’s vacancy rate
has dropped, showing that we are
starting to reap the benefits of
several recruitment initiatives that are
underway. The organization’s vacancy
rate has dropped from nearly 200
vacancies at the start of the year to
140 in June. The biggest improvement
was in the critical area of nursing. The
drop is attributed in part to a new
program designed to assist people in
becoming Health Care Aides (HCAs).
Earn as you learn
Capital Health, in partnership with
CapitalCare and NorQuest College,
has supported two offerings of the
Health Care Aide Certificate Program
at CapitalCare Strathcona (CCS) and
CapitalCare Dickinsfield.
The initiative is based on an “Earn
as you Learn” concept which makes
it an affordable option for individuals
who are looking to get started in this
career.
Angela Gartner is one of several
new HCAs recruited through
the program. The 38-year-old
accountant had been a stayat-home mom for eight years
and when it came time to go
back to work, she was looking
for a career change. She had
worked on a casual basis as a
Resident Companion at CCS
and knew she would like the
Angela Gartner (second from the left) is one of 10 new HCAs recruited through the a new
work and the people.
Health Care Aide Certificate Program that allows students to earn as they learn.
“The people I worked with
woman in the world because I’m going
to assist their growth throughout the
were so inspiring, I wanted to
to be a nurse,” beams Gartner.
program.
CapitalCare
management
be like them, to be the best I can be,”
Planning is currently underway to
teams
at
Strathcona,
Dickinsfield,
and
says Gartner.
offer
a new program at Lynnwood
the
Kipnes
Centre
for
Veterans
as
well
Capital Health instructors Kathleen
this fall.
as
the
Human
Resources
department
Cullen and Denise Mellenberg
For more information on the
were all involved in making the
provided six weeks of in-house
program,
please call Eleanor Risling at
program
a
success.
instruction and lab work prior to the 10
Capital
Health
at 780-735-3759.
“I
had
no
idea
I
would
like
it
this
trainees filling rotations on the units.
much,”
says
Gartner.
I
come
home
Once on the units, Registered Nurses
Bernadette DeSantis,
Dorothy Cochrane, Margaret Rudnicki, from work feeling very satisfied.”
Communications Manager,
The
trainees
are
working
Renee Rhodes, Norma Stewart and
CapitalCare Corporate Services, &
towards certification
as Health
Care
LPN Evangeline Cruz supported and
Shannon Pollard, Care Manager,
Aides to
graduate
in September
2008.
mentored the HCA trainees, while
Strathcona Alzheimer Care Centre
“My
kids
think
I’m
the
smartest
staff at the sites buddied up with them
Welcome...
Awards
..Brian Match, new Director of
CapitalCare CHOICE and
Community Programs since
June 23.
Brian formerly held the position of
Health Services Coordinator for
Tofield Health Services as part of
the East Central Health Region.
He was responsible for the delivery
of health programs and services to
the district including Emergency,
Acute Care, Long term Care, Home
Care, and Public Health services.
Prior to that, Brian held positions
including Community Health Coordinator, County of Beaver, Home Care
Team Leader, Viking Community Health and Social Worker at the RAH.
diana Mcintyre, Executive Director
of Hospital District 24 (now CapitalCare)
from 1980-1989 was recently recognized
with an award from SAGE (Seniors
Association of Greater Edmonton) for her
contributions in the Health and Wellness
category. SAGE awards recognize
outstanding seniors for their wisdom,
vision, courage and leadership.
Diana was trained as a nurse in Saskatchewan and began her career
with Hospital District 24 in 1967 as a Staff Nurse at Lynnwood, which
had just opened.
After her retirement from CapitalCare in 1989, she began another
career as a dedicated volunteer. She is the founding president of
the Alberta Caregiver’s Association and is involved with the Alberta
Council on Aging, Health Policy Committee, Caregiver Respite, the
Eldercare Academy, Caregiver Networks, the COMPASS and the
Community Caregiver’s Program.
Mark your calendar
CapitalCare Foundation’s 23rd annual
People and Progress Conference
February 4 – 6, 2009
Volunteer, Auxiliary and Family Conference
February 5, 2009
Details
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www.capitalcare.net
Sept. 2008
International recruitment efforts
start paying off
A recent trip by recruiters from
Capital Health and CapitalCare
to the Philippines has yielded its
first result.
Leonidez Baquiran, a Registered
Nurse (RN) from Manila, worked his
first shift at CapitalCare Norwood
May 27. He is working as a Licensed
Practical Nurse (LPN) until he gets
his certificate to work as an RN in
Canada.
In November 2007, CapitalCare
joined a recruitment team from
Capital Health on a mission to the
Philippines to interview health care
workers about coming to Alberta for
permanent employment. Offers were
made to 626 of nearly 700 people
interviewed.
This spring, “batches” of health care
workers started arriving in Edmonton.
Leo, as he is known throughout
Norwood, arrived May 13, and quickly
set himself up in an apartment near
Norwood with two of his “batch
mates,” also working as LPNs at the
Royal Alexandra Hospital and the
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
Leo leaves behind a wife and
two daughters in Manila for the
opportunity to work in Canada. He
must work for a period of 18 months
before his family can rejoin him. He
says that’s a sacrifice he’s willing
to make:
“When we see opportunities from
other countries, we grab them,” he
says.
Despite being a Staff Nurse at a
private hospital in Manila, Leo says
nurses are paid just enough to get by.
“You can’t buy a car, or a house and
you can’t afford to send your children
to university.
“I love nursing, it’s my passion to
help people. Money is secondary. But
my 12-year-old daughter wants to go
to medical school. That’s why I am
here,” he said.
Leo is working on Norwood’s
Chronic Ventilator Unit under the
supervision of Care Manager Phil
Kovler. He also works on the Palliative
Care unit. “It’s great to have him,”
says Kovler. “He’s an RN with a good
background and is a great support for
us. Staff welcomed him, he’s very easy
going and he fits easily on our team.”
Leo is looking forward to making
a trip to Jasper to see the Rocky
Welcome...
Leonidez Baquiran
Mountains and experience snow for
the first time in his life.
Another eight Filipino LPNs
are expected to start working at
CapitalCare in October, if their work
permits are approved.
Meantime, a group of 20 Filipino
nurses has been seconded from
Capital Health to work at CapitalCare
as Nursing Attendants until they can
get their certificates.
“All of these recruitment efforts help
to relieve our staffing pressures, which
in turn helps to provide quality care to
our residents and clients,” said Anne
Forge, Director of Human Resources
for CapitalCare.
Bernadette DeSantis,
Communications Manager,
CapitalCare Corporate Services
Congratulations....
...to all new residents, families, staff,
volunteers and donors who have joined
CapitalCare since the last issue of the
People and Progress newsletter.
...Walter Yau, Support Services Manager for CapitalCare Norwood, in
receiving publication (in conjunction with Michelle Doo-Shankaruk and
Carol Oelke) for the pilot study, “Medication Pass Nutritional Supplement
Program in a Long-Term Care Facility.” The six month study was published in
the Journal of Gerontological Nursing 2008 with the purpose of determining
the most effective method for implementing an interdisciplinary nutritional
supplement program in Extendicare’s long-term facilities.
Awards continued from page 1
• an electronic learning centre for staff
• a practical nurse classroom within a continuing
care site
• an electrical conduit system for electric beds
• a portable catheter system
• the creation of a new position —Service Aide — to
assist nursing staff
• an improved system for resident and family
conferences
• an enhanced mealtime experience program
• adding flax to breakfast cereal to improve
laxation naturally.
The recognition of an innovation from each centre
or campus is new to the program this year and
replaces the former Going the Extra Mile or GEM
Awards program of previous years.
Awards for the five and ten year long service and
100% club awards were presented at each centre at
separate events in March and April.
Anne Forge, Director of Human Resources,
thanked members of the employee recognition
committees at each site or campus for the hard work
and long hours that went into the planning of the
various celebrations.
The program committee for this year’s corporate
awards night included: Executive Associate Sherie
Hough, Corporate Program Assistant Shirley Barg,
Senior Executive Assistant Betts Blakley, Foundation
Fund Development Officer Cindy Wilson and
Communications Manager Bernadette DeSantis.
The Fantasyland Hotel ballroom was transformed
into a brilliant setting for this year’s show, “Dazzling
Diamonds.” The evening featured a wine and cheese
reception with a dessert of CapitalCare’s signature
chocolate boxes served at table.
Entertainment included a string quartet
— Quartetto con Brio — and two multi-media
presentations, one featuring staff at all sites, the
other showcasing our innovations.
Staff with 15-30 years of service were offered
a selection of gifts from O.C. Tanner and each
recipient attending the ceremony was given a photo
souvenir of the event.
“At CapitalCare, we value our staff as our most
important resource in fulfilling our mission,” said
Anne Forge. “We have always recognized our
employees for their contributions, and that is one
of the reasons why we are known as an employer of
choice in continuing care.”
Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager
CapitalCare Corporate Services
CapitalCare’s signature chocolate box
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You look marvellous at 101
101 critters landed on the lawn at Strathcona May 19 to wish Elder
Helen Scott a happy 101st birthday.
They’re back!
Toddlers in red equestrian riding jackets
greeted Vinnie the miniature horse as he and
companion Mabel, a three-year-old pot-bellied
pig, arrived at their summer residence at the
Kipnes Centre for Veterans June 6.
The barnyard animals belong to Hearts &
Hooves, a registered charitable organization
that rescues and trains miniature horses and
other animals. Hearts & Hooves staff will train
continuing care staff, Elders and day-care children
to become “horse whisperers,” so that they can
properly care for, feed and interact with the
animals. “Horse whisperers” are also trained to
tour Vinnie through the continuing care centre to
visit bed-ridden Elders.
This is the second year of the program – the first
of its kind in Canada to accommodate domestic
animals at an urban continuing care centre. Last
summer, two miniature horses took up residence
in a specially-built red barn and enclosure created
by maintenance manager Walter Kolody.
Continuing care centres typically use domestic
animals such as dogs, cats, and rabbits as a
form of therapy. Pet therapy has a positive effect
on the resident’s physical, emotional and social
interactions with others. It reduces stress and
helps residents have a more meaningful quality of
life.
Bernadette DeSantis, Communications Manager, CapitalCare Corporate Services
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