FROM THE HEART
FALL 2012
NEWSLETTER
Providence Care Centre
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Outdoor Mass
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Contour Earthmoving
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Accreditation
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Sisters of Providence
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Profile: Sr. Margarete
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Help us Win $25,000
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Getting Your Flu Shot
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Fall Recreation Calendar
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Boundless Energy
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Care Giver Support Info
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Growing a Caring Community
Capital Campaign
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Keep up to date at
www.flnh.net
Providence Care Centre
Delivering the Right Level of Care
We all strive to hold on to our independence for as long as we can but there
often comes a time when living in our own home is no longer an appropriate
or safe option due to changes in abilities. When we need to move a senior
into care, it often fosters insecurities and we see changes in behavior as it is
disorienting and becomes more difficult for the senior to master their unfamiliar surrounds.
Providence Care Centre (PCC) will be the new standard in offering residents
options that will not necessitate a move from where they live. Residents
will be able to receive the services they require with health and personal
care supports available 24 hours a day, with the privacy they want and as
much independence as their abilities will allow.
PCC will offer Supportive Living Level 4 Care through to Long Term Care
without having to move the resident to another facility. Residents requiring
the services of Supportive Living will have complex medical and/or physical
needs that are predictable and safely managed with onsite, professional nursing care. Residents needing help to manage a chronic disease, living with mild
to moderate dementia or requiring assistance with daily living activities from
assistance with eating, mobility or incontinence, will benefit from Supportive
Living.
As health needs become more highly complex and unpredictable, residents
will require the services offered through long-term care. This diversity of
options for the level of care required aligns us with Alberta Health Services,
“providing the right care in the right place for you”.
The project design stage is nearing completion with an expectation that the
project will move to the tender stage by the latter part of November. Providence Care Centre is a reality, providing the right level of care for those
who will benefit from the compassionate and dignified care that have become
the hallmark of Father Lacombe Care Centre for the past 100 years.
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7th Annual Outdoor Mass — Bishop Henry Presiding
The 7th Annual Father Lacombe Care Centre’s Outdoor Mass was held on
Grandparents Day, Sunday September 9th and started out a little cool but
ended up a beautiful sunny fall day.
Approximately 300 people came together on the scenic grounds of the Father Lacombe Care Centre to fill the garden tent and celebrate the Mass
with Bishop Frederick Henry, Deacon Vivian Pinto and Father Andrew
Maruszczak from St. Patrick’s. The beautiful music for the service was provided by the members of the St. Patrick’s Parish youth choir and led by volunteer Dawn Fox.
A BBQ lunch followed the service. It was cooked and served by the
Knights of Columbus Council 4878. Tours of the grounds and the
original 100 year old home of the Sisters of Providence were available. Several displays were set up depicting the history of the Sisters,
the new Providence Care Centre and information on the volunteer
program and ways to get engaged with FLCC.
The Outdoor Mass is an annual community event that is enjoyed by
the residents and their families, staff members, board members, and
members of the surrounding communities. The key to the success of
the event is the help of many of our dedicated volunteers and staff
and we thank them heartily for their time and efforts.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Knights of Columbus – Altar Servers,
Honour Guard, Barbeque and Food Services
McInnis and Holloway — Sound system, chairs and
Set up
Specialized Tech — Small display tents
Evan Strong Memorial Services — Altar Flowers
Centennial Foods — Burgers
Calgary Italian Bakery — Buns
Please Save the date for the
14th Annual Legacy Dinner
Friday March 1, 2013
Featuring Live and Silent Auctions
and Entertainment
Tickets reserved by calling Maureen
403 254-6281 or email [email protected]
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Generous Support from Contour Earthmoving
“Shaping Your Future”
When you go to Contour Earthmoving Ltd’s website it
boldly states “Shaping your future”. Founded in 1993 in
Calgary by Kevin Middlemiss and Bernie Burchill, Contour Earthmoving Ltd. is a full service Earthworks Contractor with an extensive fleet of equipment including
long reach excavators and face shovels.
What sets Contour Earthmoving apart is the importance of safety above all aspects of company business.
“Our number one priority is ensuring good health
and a safe environment for all our employees, contractors, subcontractors, clients and the communities
in which we operate,” stated Kevin Middlemiss.
Kevin and Bernie believe in giving back to the community that serves their employees and their families.
They were contracted by Father Lacombe Care Centre
That is why they made a very generous donation of
during the construction of the new road in front of the
$11,000 toward the Providence Care Centre. When
Care Centre. They certainly shaped our future by proasked why they chose to support this project, Bernie
viding renewed access into the existing home while pavsaid, “It is so important to have a place for our aging
ing the way for the new Providence Care Centre being
parents and retired staff to live with compassionate
built across the street.
care, dignity and choice in their golden years. Great
staff, amazing volunteers and bright clean surroundings make it as good an experience as you can have in
those circumstances.”
On behalf of all our residents today and into the future, we extend our sincerest thanks to Contour
Earthmoving for their generous gift toward Providence Care Centre.
If you would like to know how you can support the
campaign, please visit our website at
www.flccfoundation.ca or call Evelyn in the Foundation office at 403-254-6280.
Accreditation: Doing the right things right
If you look up the dictionary, accreditation means to “officially recognize a person or organization as having met
a standard or criterion”. That is what the staff at Father Lacombe Care Centre will be striving to achieve this
February, but there is a lot of work to be done before that time.
We will be seeking to renew our accreditation by Accreditation Canada which sets national standards that examine all aspects of health care from patient safety and ethics to staff training and partnering with the community. Successful accreditation will mean we have been assessed by our peers, we have met or exceeded national
standards of excellence and we continue to strive for high-quality health care. We pride ourselves on delivering
the best quality of care we can within the financial constraints of the funding model. Accreditation helps us
quantify and qualify the level of care we provide for the evolving needs of our residents.
Accreditation continues to evolve and change. This year, the focus is more on engagement of front line staff.
We want to ensure that the staff are feeling supported to deliver the best possible care for the residents. It is
important to have a healthy work force.
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The Sisters of Charity of Providence
Holy Angels Province (1912—2012)
100th Anniversary
Holy Angels Province is the name of the Western
Canadian region of the Sisters of Providence.
Formed on August 8, 1912, the headquarters for
the Holy Angels Province has moved from Vancouver to Midnapore and is now located in Edmonton,
Alberta.
This province has carried the name “Holy Angels”
since the moment of its foundation in 1912 but the
origin of the name is not known. The Sacred Scriptures speak often of the angels who accompany and
protect persons and communities and who communicate God’s messages to them. There is no doubt
that the Sisters of Providence who left Montreal,
Quebec, to found missions in the Canadian West
were accompanied and had divine protection for
the duration of the their journey.
need: education, child care, care of the elderly and
the homeless, health care and care in the home.
The Sisters of Providence in the 21st Century continue to be inspired, shaped, focused, and energized
by their understanding of the original call: to care
for the poor, the rejected persons of society, and
those with unmet needs. The Sisters provide for
the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable by
working together with existing social, education and
healthcare organizations. The emphasis today is on
leadership to promote justice through effective social change and providing direct service to the
needy.
The Sisters of Providence first came to Western
Canada in 1886 and established the first mission of
the Sisters of Providence in the Canadian West; St.
Mary’s Hospital in New Westminster, B. C. From
there, they were called to serve at many other locations in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and
the Yukon. Again, they were called on for every
Profiles of the Sisters of Providence
Sister Margarete St John, SP
Sr. Margarete was born on ‘the Island” - PEI, the home of Anne of Green Gables, sandy
beaches and red soil. She comes from a large family of brothers and sister with a long history of generations of priests, but Sr. Margarete is the very first religious Sister. She is grateful to have been called to serve in this way and is inspired by Mother Emilie who believed in;
“Compassion, consolation, and love for the suffering and the aged”.
Sr. Margarete has spent time working on missions in Canada, the United States and the Philippines where she worked in a variety of supportive and caring roles.
A well kept secret about Sr. Margarete is that she participated in the Canada Winter Games. Her first experience was as a competitor in the sport of Figure Skating in the disciplines of Dance and Freestyles and her second experience was as the Team Manager for the Women’s Fencing Team.
Who would have guessed!!!
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Help us Win a Calgary Real Estate Board $25,000 Grant!!
Realtors can vote to award $25,000 to
Father Lacombe Care Centre.
Are you a realtor or do you know a realtor? The
Father Lacombe Care Centre Foundation needs
your support and it will only take a moment of your
time.
Father Lacombe Care Centre Foundation has been
nominated by Les Kiss from the Foundation Board
as one of only 86 organizations vying for 15 grants
of $25,000 through CREB (Calgary Real Estate
Board). If you are a realtor, your votes will help us
be successful in securing the grant but more importantly, you will be helping to create a home-like setting for 160 seniors who are no longer able to care
for themselves at home.
We are building an exciting new supportive living
and long term care centre that will become home
to 160 seniors. For over 100 years we have been
delivering compassionate and quality care that offers
dignity and choice for the seniors in our care. We
will continue this legacy of care through the construction of the new Providence Care Centre.
Our grant request is seeking funding to support the
furnishings in the main lobby of the new Centre.
These furnishings will help to offer a warm and inviting home-like setting for the residents and their
visitors. You can view our complete profile and
gain a better understanding of the challenges facing
seniors and their families at http://
cf25for25.creb.com/.
All current CREB (Calgary Real Estate Board) members receive 10 votes per day throughout the entire
voting period (September 24 – October 21) and can
split these votes as they choose. At noon on October 21st, the 5 organizations in each category with the most votes will be the winners.
Thanks for helping us help the seniors in our community who have helped to
shape the Calgary landscape.
Getting Your Flu Shot
Vaccinations are never
much fun, but when you are
caring for individuals with
compromised immune systems, the annual influenza
shot is a necessity.
The vaccination campaign is
spearheaded and organized by Jean Clark R.N, our
Education Coordinator. It involves a flu shot and
anti-infection education to address proper respiratory protocols and proper hand washing techniques.
Keeping our hands clean by coughing and sneezing
into a sleeve or handkerchief and thoroughly washing our hands are the most important prevention
methods.
This years campaign will once again offering on site
influenza shots for all residents, staff, volunteers and
family members. The goals this year is to ensure
that 95% of our target audience receive their vaccination. We are striving to create an environment
where everyone remains as healthy as possible and
the spread of the virus is minimized.
The vaccination program will commence the first
week of October for residents. There will be an
evening clinic at FLCC offered for families in mid
October.
The three vaccine strains that are included in the
2012/13 influenza vaccine for the Northern Hemisphere are an A/California/, an A/Victoria, and a B/
Wisconsin. By receiving the vaccine, you are not at
risk of getting the flu as there is no live viruses contained in the vaccine.
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Fall Recreation Program
Fall Colours and Programs for
everyone’s enjoyment!
Join us for the Fun.
William Watson Lodge Outing September 2011
Fall 2011
All Dates and Times Subject to Change
Tuesday, October 2
10:30 am
Legion Outing
Friday, October 5
9:30 am
Country Drive
Thursday, October 11
10:30 am
South Centre Shopping
Monday, October 15
10:30 am
Cowboys Casino Outing
Thursday, October 18
10:00 am
Dwayne Fetting Entertains (Lobby)
Friday, October 19
9:30 am
Country Drive
Monday, October 22
2:00 pm (West)
Welcome and Birthday Party (SR)
Wednesday, October 24
10:30 am
Red Lobster Lunch Outing
Thursday, October 25
10:00 am (East)
Pumpkin Carving
Thursday October 25
10:30 am (West)
Pumpkin Carving (Lobby)
Monday, October 29
2:00 pm (East)
Welcome and Birthday Party (SR)
Wednesday, October 31
Wednesday, November 7
Halloween Parade of Costumes
10:00 am
Remembrance Day Service
Family Christmas Teas
West - Thursday, December 7th (7- 9 pm)
East - Thursday, December 18th (7-9 pm)
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Boundless Energy
Youth bring a very special energy and enthusiasm to
Father Lacombe Care Centre. This summer, we
were fortunate to recruit three summer students
under the Career’s Next Generation Program. This
program is for high school students in grade 11 who
have an interest in learning and gaining experience
within a health care setting.
We are proud of our eight years of participating in
the summer program. Many of the students, who
have worked their summers here, have gone on to a
long association with us by continuing to volunteer.
With Canada such a vast country, many students have
limited interactions with their grandparents. Spending
time, taking residents on outings and having quality interactions builds a deeper understanding and appreciation for those who helped to shape our community. In
turn, the seniors truly enjoy having a young person to
share their stories with because they take such a keen
interest.
This is truly a win/win program for everyone.
Care Giver Support Info
The responsibility of caring for an older
adult can be rewarding, but it can also be
exhausting worrisome and isolating.
It is a well know fact that our population is aging at an
ever increasing rate. Alberta’s senior population is
increasing by approximately 1,000 every month. This
is putting pressure on every sector of our Health
Care System and many families who are now caring
for an older family member.
Father Lacombe Care Centre hosts Caregiver Support Meetings that are open to the family members of
our residents and Adult Day Support Program as well
as members of the Calgary community. These meetings are facilitated by a Social Worker and are designed to offer caring , support, and empathy to the
participants and facilitate information sharing and
companionship. This is an ongoing open ended program and individuals can attend for a time period that
is suited to their own personal needs.
Some of the topics that are addressed in these meetings are practical subjects such as the nutritional needs
of older adults, how to access community resources,
and general health issues of the older adult. Other
more wide ranging subjects also include strategies to
cope with memory loss, understanding Dementia, coping with stress, and other topics relate to care giving.
The meeting information is as follows:
Father Lacombe Care Centre
332—146th Ave SE
When: 4th Wednesday of each month
1:15—3:00 pm
For more information or to attend the group
please call (403) 256-4641
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Father Lacombe
Care Centre
332 - 146 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2X 2A3
Reception
403-256-4641
Growing a Caring Community
Capital Campaign
Executive Director
RAYMOND CORMIE
Father Lacombe
Care Centre
Foundation
Director of
Development
EVELYN STEWART
403-254-6280
Fund Development
Administrator
MAUREEN
O’HARA-LEMAN
403-254-6281
Father Lacombe Care Centre is a leader in the provision of specialized care for the
frail elderly. The need for this type of care is steadily increasing in our community.
With your support, we will provide COMPASSIONATE, HOLISTIC CARE
for an additional 160 people once the new
Providence Care Centre is opened.
To be successful, we need your support.
Please help us help those who have given so much to our community
but now are in need of our help.
Together we can make a difference.
Donate online at www.flccfoundation.ca
CALL US TODAY AND FIND OUT
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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