September – October 2014

“A COMMUNITY OF CARING...ONE MIND AT A TIME”
What’s Happening
At Thelma’s Place
 Mondays are our
cultural days, where
we explore other
cultures and events
through travel,
cooking, crafts, &
massage.
 Tuesdays, we
strengthen our
bodies and mind,
with karaoke,
dance, and fun,
interactive games.
 Wednesdays we
enjoy some comedy
in the kitchen.
Come by for some
bread and a good
laugh!
 Thursdays, we
celebrate the arts
through crafts, song
and entertainers!
Important Dates!
Sept 1st - Thelma’s
CLOSED
Sept 6th - End of
Summer Bash
2-3pm @ CSL
Sept 7th - Walk to End
Alzheimer’s PDX,
Team: Thelma’s Place
Sept-Oct 2014
Hospice Baskets are a Necessity for Families
When critically ill patients no longer respond to
medical treatments seeking a cure for their lifelimiting disease they often turn to hospice care
which provides comfort and support for both the
patient and their family. The focus of hospice is to
enhance the patient’s quality of life, preserve the
patient’s dignity and help them with end of life
issues while providing emotional support for the
patient’s caregiver and family. By bringing comfort
and resources to families, hospice care eases the
stress as their loved one makes the journey
through the final chapter of their life.
Families who are working with a hospice
agency are often at a loss as to how to interact
with their loved ones as they spend time with them
at home or in their rooms at Country Side or other
long term care communities. It’s now become
easier to entertain and communicate with loved
ones thanks to the hospice baskets that Thelma’s
Place creates. Baskets are filled with things such
as aromatherapy lotions and oils, Sudoku,
crossword puzzles & other activity books, inspirational books and short stories, water, healthy
snacks, stress balls, music and song books. The
goal for the baskets is to make it very easy to
choose something that will help make a meaningful
connection with a loved one. Baskets are available
for purchase directly from Thelma’s Place.
Families who are working with a hospice agency
are often at a loss as to how to interact with their
loved ones as they spend time with them at home or
in their rooms at Country Side or other long term
care communities. It’s now become easier to
entertain and communicate with loved ones thanks
to the hospice baskets that Thelma’s Place creates.
Baskets are filled with things such as aromatherapy
lotions and oils, Sudoku, crossword puzzles and
other activity books, inspirational books and short
stories, water, healthy snacks, stress balls, music
and song books. The goal for the baskets is to
make it very easy to choose something that will help
make a meaningful connection with a loved one.
Baskets are available for purchase directly from
Thelma’s Place.
Contact
Ellen Coburn, at
Thelma’s Place
to order
a basket!
503-266-5100
or by email
[email protected]
Photos From Our Respite Program:
Day Trip to the
Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Lei Craft
Farm Day 2014
Sept 16th– Country
Drive
Sept 18th—
Birthday Party!
Sept 29th - Dairy
Queen Outing
Canby Park Outing
Support Group
Family members past and present
and the community are invited to our
monthly support group.
Contact Tracie Flores at
503-266-3031
for information on date and time.
DONATE YOUR CAR!
Donate by contacting
Thelma’s Place 503-266-5100
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Free Towing within 30 miles
Any Auto or Truck
Pick up in 24 to 48 hours
Tax Deductible Donation
Thelma’s Place Hours
Thelma’s Place offers a weekly respite program for those
living with dementia or Alzheimer’s. We also provide support
for their caregiver, needing that much deserved break.
During our program, we focus on memory exercises, games,
music & art therapy, physical exercise, cultural activities and
fun day trips! Snack and lunches are provided.
Join us anytime, Monday through Thursday,
between 10am and 4pm.
Please, call 503-266-3031
to speak with Ellen Coburn, Executive Director
Meet our new Program Coordinator, Zori Stephenson!
Meet our Volunteer, Kim Wilde!
Zori has been with Country Side Living since February
2012 and has blessed us with her kind heart, amazing
spirit and energy. She resides in Canby with her
husband Sean, who is serving in the US Army, and they
have three beautiful children.
Zori brings many years
of knowledge as a
caregiver, activity
assistant, supervisor, and
med aide. She loves
working in dementia care
and it shows. Every day she
comes to work with a smile
and a helping hand! She
will be an amazing asset to
Thelma’s Place. Welcome,
Zori!
Kim, is a representative of dōTERRA Oils. She donates
her time and oils to generously pamper us with hand
massages and good company on Monday mornings.
THELMA’S PLACE: 352 NW 2ND AVE: CANBY, OR, 97013: 503-266-5100 WWW.THELMASPLACE.ORG