MIDDLESEX TERRACE TV CHANNELS
Channel
Station
2
CBC - Ottawa
3
Global
4
Sports Net Ontario
5
ABC
6
CBS
7
FOX
8
NBC
9
CMT
10
CTV – London
11
HGTV
12
TCM– Turner Classic Movies
13
CTV - Toronto
FROM THE DESK OF THE LIFE ENRICHMENT DIRECTOR
Charlene Hillen
THANK YOU TO ALL RESIDENT’S, STAFF MEMBERS, FAMILY AND
FRIENDS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT DURING OUR
ELEVATOR DOWN TIME!! WE ALL WORKED TOGETHER TO MAKE
THIS AN EASY TRANSITION AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR
UNDERSTANDING!
We will be holding a “Water Works” afternoon of fun on August 18th.
We hope for good weather on this day and hope that some of you
don’t mind getting a little wet ….. All in good fun!!
Reminder– BBQs every Thursday on the back patio for lunch 11:3012:30! Family and Friends– Please join us for only $5.00!
Come out and enjoy a BBQ lunch with us!
We hope everyone has had a chance to head outside while the
weather has been nice and enjoy the sunshine! We are truly lucky to
have the great outdoor spaces here at Middlesex Terrace to enjoy!
Sunday Church Service - All residents are welcome to attend the
services at 2:30pm in the Chapel. Each month different ministers/ lay
people from local churches conduct the services. This month the following ministers/lay people will be running the services.
August 2– Harvester Baptist
August 9– TBA
August 16– Village Green
August 23– Hilk Bakker
August 30– United Church
RESIDENTS CORNER
FUN FACTS ABOUT JUNE
Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their birthday this month!
Birthstone—Peridot
The peridot, the birthstone for the month of August, is a beautiful stone
that ranges in color from olive to lime green, though it sometimes has a
brownish tint. The green color is due to the presence of iron. Stones with a
brownish tint have higher levels of iron. Peridot is one of the oldest known
gemstones. Ancient Egyptians shaped them into beads. The Greeks used
them to make rings and pendants, and believed the wearer of the stone
would be able to ward off evil. The largest peridot ever found weighs 310
carats and belongs to the Smithsonian. The Kremlin owns a 192-carat peridot of fine clear olive-green. The stone is part of the Russian crown jewels.
Flower– Gladiolus
Gladiolus represents strength and moral integrity—not surprising when you
consider that its name comes from the Latin word for “sword,” gladius. But
while its sword-shaped stems may imply Roman gladiators, its romantic
looking flowers are capable of piercing a heart with their beauty, which explains why “infatuation” is another one of its meanings. Gladioli grow from
a bulb called a corm. Corms are planted each spring and dug up in the fall.
Although “glads,” as they are commonly called, are beautiful in the garden,
their chief value is for cut flowers. Their wide range of colors, sizes, and
flower types makes them particularly useful for flower arrangements. The
flower blossoms open one by one, starting from the base of the tall stems,
making this an enduring cut flower.
Some famous people born during this month include:
Hulk Hogan (wrestler) – August 11, 1953
Alfred Hitchcock (writer) – August 13, 1899
Julia Child (chef) – August 15, 1912
Sean Penn (actor) – August 17, 1960
Madonna (entertainer) – August 16, 1958
Bill Clinton (U.S. president) – August 19, 1946
Mother Teresa (missionary) – August 26, 1910
DID YOU KNOW?
BookHut— Middlesex Terrace has a book exchange with the Middlesex
County Library six times per year. Large print books, movies and books on
tape/CD can be borrowed for any length of time. These items are located
in a locked cupboard in the Activity room. If you are interested in
borrowing any books or movies please ask an Activity Staff Member for
assistance.
Resident Use Computer - A computer is located in the Activity room for
resident use; it is internet accessible as well as equipped with a touch
screen. For assistance with or for more information on the computer please
ask an Activity Staff Member.
Email - Residents are welcome to receive emails at the following email
address [email protected], if they do not wish to
have one of their own. Emails will be printed and handed out like mail.
Mail - Mail is delivered to the home in the afternoon and handed out by
the Activity Staff each day. Please see the Life Enrichment Director if you
have any mail to go out.
Hairdresser - Barb, the hairdresser is available on the lower level salon.
If you wish to have hair care done please contact Barb directly or speak
with a Registered staff member.
Newspaper - Middlesex Terrace subscribes to the London Free Press
everyday, the paper can be found in the main floor front lounge for all to
read. Residents who wish to receive their own paper must contact the
London Free Press directly to arrange this. Papers are delivered in the
morning by activity staff.
Please let activity staff know if you will be receiving or cancelling
a paper, so that we can ensure correct distribution of papers.
COUNCILS IN THE HOME
ALL residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the
following meetings held monthly.
RESIDENT COUNCIL - The purpose being to freely voice any concerns or
suggestions in regards to decisions and tasks which affect your everyday
life within the home. The meetings encourage regular communication as a
group between Residents, the Administrator, and Staff. This meeting is
chaired by the Life Enrichment Director unless a resident wishes to take
over this position.
FOOD COMMITTEE - This meeting follows Residents Council and allows
the Nutrition Manager to communicate with residents as a group for such
things as input into menus, snacks and special events. All Menus are
reviewed and approved by this group before they are put into place.
Those residents who are unable to attend the monthly meetings can pass
their items for the council to the Life Enrichment Director or a fellow resident.
FAMILY COUNCIL
Family council is a great opportunity for family/friends of their loved one to
come together and share ideas/suggestions and find out more how the
home runs. It is a not a huge time commitment– we meet approx 2-3 x a
year. At this time we are looking for new members, please contact Charlene Hillen if you are interested in being apart of this. Meeting minutes for
both Resident Council/Food Committee and Family Council are located in
binders across from both Nursing Stations.
FROM THE DESK OF THE ADMINISTRATOR—
Jan Shkilnyk
Home update:
A few things happening in the home….
-The main floor nursing station will be having a face lift. A product called Miracle Method
will be used to repaint and resurface the nursing station. This should make a big improvement to the looks of the home as you walk in.
•35 new beds and mattresses were delivered
•Entire bed entrapment and side rail assessments were done for every resident in the home.
You will see “pool noodles” being used to prevent residents from rolling between the areas
that a person could get trapped in between a side rail and mattress
•Computers installed in kitchen and serveries to have recipes and resident diet lists displayed
on
- new soap dispensers have been installed throughout the home
-evacuation sleds have been purchased for the home. If in an emergency residents need to be
transported quickly this specially designed sled is available to staff for a quick and comfortable evacuation
-front driveway asphalt ramp was installed to assist residents that smoke being able to get to
the smoking area in a safer manner
-Stairwell slider boards have been installed, again to assist in transportation of resident during a evacuation
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES FOR GETTING THRU
OUR RECENT ELEVATOR REPAIRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan Shkilnyk-Administrator
Over the next couple of months I will be identifying some Myths regarding
Consent and Capacity in Long Term Care Homes.
Myth 3: INCAPABLE MEANS ALL OR NOTHING. It’s not all or nothing. Every resident
must be presumed to be capable of making decisions unless there is a valid reason
to question their capacity. Under Ontario law, a resident cannot consent to a treatment if they don’t have the capacity to understand the treatment, therapy or care
intervention and its risks and benefits. Every time a resident is asked for consent,
health-care professionals must determine the resident’s capacity. Residents’ capacity
may vary depending on their mental abilities, the complexity of decisions, and fluctuations in their health. For example a resident may be capable of consenting to taking
medication, having a BP taken, blood work, or making choices at a meal, but be incapable of understanding and appreciating the risks, benefits and alternatives to
having surgery.
FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING–
Pam Bovan
Thank You to residents and families for understanding while the elevator was being repaired. Everyone worked together to make the
best of the situation.
With the heat of summer upon us, just a quick
reminder that extra fluids are essential to combat the heat. Sun screen and hats if going outside are as essential as a coat in winter. This also may be a good time to think about the closets
and if all clothing still fit and are appropriate
for the weather. The closets are small so if only
essential items remain it is easier to find.
Pam
FROM THE DESK OF THE NURSE MANAGER–
Diane Wolfe
Many people are familiar with the tetanus shot, but do you know when you
should get the vaccine? Cases of tetanus in the developed world are rare
due to high rates of vaccination. Vaccination is important, since there is no
cure for tetanus, a disease caused by a bacterial toxin (Clostridium tetani)
found in the soil, dirt, and animal feces. This toxic bacteria forms spores
that are very difficult to kill since they are resistant to heat and many drugs
and chemicals. Tetanus affects the nervous system causing painful muscle
contractions, particularly of the jaw and neck muscles. It can also hinder
breathing, making it potentially deadly. For these reasons, it's important to
understand when you should be vaccinated.
If you have even a tiny cut in your skin, tetanus bacteria can get in.
For infants and children, this is part of their vaccination schedule, Teenagers will usually get a booster at the age of 14-16 and then every ten years
after that.
Animal bites, burns, and non-sterile injection of drugs can also lead to tetanus. The first symptoms can occur within 3 days to weeks after infection
but generally onset is within 8 days.
The most common symptom of tetanus is sudden cramping and tightening
of muscles, beginning with the neck and face. The jaw often locks shut.
This is why tetanus is sometimes called lockjaw.
Other symptoms include:
Headache
trouble swallowing,
seizures (violent jerking or shaking of the body),
fast heart rate
fever and sweating,
high blood pressure
Con’t
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FROM THE DESK OF THE NURSE MANAGER–
Diane Wolfe
If not treated right away, tetanus can be very serious. The muscle stiffness
spreads to the lungs and causes difficulty in breathing. About 10 to 20% of
people infected die.
If people do get tetanus, complications from the infection can include:
-infection of the lungs (pneumonia),
-broken or fractured bones due to muscle spasms, and
-nerve or brain damage in infants or children.
If you have not had, or cannot remember the last time you received a tetanus vaccine, call your family physician
FLU VACCINE UPDATE:
Letters to families regarding consent for the annual flu shots will be going into the
mail by the end of August. Please review and send back to me ASAP Thanks again
FROM THE DESK OF THE NUTRITIONAL
MANAGER– Eileen Murray
New Installed Menu Boards
Over the last few years Apans( Middlesex Terrace)has partnered with
Sure quest to consolidate and improve our menu process while reducing
paper work and enabling changes to made centrally .
Recipes can be accessed and changed via a touch screen---Resident diets
can be accessed at point of service and will require changing only in one
central location vs the previous multiple paper copies. Imagine making
one small change or addition of an ingredient and watching it ripple
through your entire nutrition, dining and patient care operation.
Computerized Boards will be available on the snack and fluid cards for
ease of reference.
Once—a cross reference has been completed with the old Data Base and
Production Numbers forecasted these will be activated.
We are hoping to have these in place and training completed within the
next few months and will eliminate the Paper Copies of recipes, Production and Temperature Sheets
Stay Tuned for Updates.
Eileen
FROM THE DESK OF The Manager of
Resident/ Community Services- Shelby Bentley
10 Essential Health Tips For Seniors
(Article is from parentgiving magazine)
Today, there are more people living longer than at any other time in history. In fact, boomers will number 78 million by 2030
How to do it? Dr. Hayward recommends these 10 easy health tips for
seniors to live longer and thrive:
1. Quit smoking. Take this critical step to improve your health and combat aging. Smoking kills by causing cancer, strokes and heart failure.
Smoking leads to erectile dysfunction in men due to atherosclerosis and
to excessive wrinkling by attacking skin elasticity. Many resources are
available to help you quit.
2. Keep active. Do something to keep fit each day - something you enjoy
that maintains strength, balance and flexibility and promotes cardiovascular health. Physical activity helps you stay at a healthy weight, prevent
or control illness, sleep better, reduce stress, avoid falls and look and feel
better, too.
3. Eat well. Combined with physical activity, eating nutritious foods in the
right amounts can help keep you healthy. Many illnesses, such as heart
disease, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis,
can be prevented or controlled with dietary changes and exercise. Calcium and vitamin D supplements can help women prevent osteoporosis.
4. Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight increases your risk for heart
disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Use a BMI (body mass index)
calculator to find out what you should weigh for your height. Get to your
healthy weight and stay there by eating right and keeping active. Replace
sugary drinks with water - water is calorie free!
5. Prevent falls. We become vulnerable to falls as we age. Prevent falls
and injury by removing loose carpet or throw rugs. Keep paths clear of
electrical cords and clutter, and use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Did you know that people who walk barefoot fall more frequently? Wear shoes with good support to reduce the risk of falling.
6. Stay up-to-date on immunizations and other health screenings. By age
50, women should begin mammography screening for breast cancer. Men
can be checked for prostate cancer. Many preventive screenings are
available. Those who are new to Medicare are entitled to a “Welcome to
Medicare” visit and all Medicare members to an annual wellness visit.
Use these visits to discuss which preventative screenings and vaccinations are due.
7. Prevent skin cancer. As we age, our skin grows thinner; it becomes
drier and less elastic. Wrinkles appear, and cuts and bruises take longer
to heal. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun. Too much sun and ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.
8. Get regular dental, vision and hearing checkups. Your teeth and gums
will last a lifetime if you care for them properly—that means daily brushing and flossing and getting regular dental checkups. By age 50, most
people notice changes to their vision, including a gradual decline in the
ability to see small print or focus on close objects. Common eye problems that can impair vision include cataracts and glaucoma. Hearing loss
occurs commonly with aging, often due to exposure to loud noise.
9. Manage stress. Try exercise or relaxation techniques—perhaps meditation or yoga—as a means of coping. Make time for friends and social
contacts and fun. Successful coping can affect our health and how we
feel. Learn the role of positive thinking.
10. Fan the flame. When it comes to sexual intimacy and aging, age is
no reason to limit your sexual enjoyment. Learn about physical changes
that come with aging and get suggestions to help you adjust to them, if
necessary.
From the Desk of Debbie Comeau
RAI Coordinator
How are we doing?
As we have finished the first quarter of our QIP let’s look at the
numbers and see how we are doing
Indicator
Starting %
Target %
Current %
Worsening
bladder
Antipsychotic
drug use
22.12%
19.2%
9%
35.69%
29%
28.4%
DISCOVERING SCOTLAND:
Location: Scotland is one of four nations in the
United Kingdom (the other three are
England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and forms the northern part of
the island Great Britain.
Size: Approximately 31,510 square miles in area, Scotland is 274
miles long from North to South and varies in breadth between 24 and 154
miles.
Government: Part of the United Kingdom, with its own parliament
(Scottish Parliament) and the Scottish Executive.
Population: 5 million
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Major Cities:
Edinburgh (capital) – Known as one of the most beautiful and elegant cities
in Europe, Scotland’s capital is a fusion of the traditional and modern. Edinburgh is frequently called the “Athens of the North” with architectural splendor found in its World Heritage sites, naturally stunning landscape and preeminent financial centers. Edinburgh is also the stage of twelve major international arts festivals every year, including the Edinburgh International Festival.
Glasgow – Glasgow is the cultural capital of Scotland. What once was a
town known for its shipbuilding and industrialism has been reborn into an
active, contemporary metropolis. Glasgow offers everything from fine shopping to a lively nightlife. Perhaps its greatest landmark is the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center, which is often referred to as the “armadillo”. Diverse architecture is prevalent throughout the streets and its citizens reflect
this unique style themselves.
Aberdeen – Built on the mouth of two major rivers, Scotland’s third largest
city is home to sparkling granite buildings, eight whiskey distilleries, and
beautiful parks and gardens. This maritime city is also the largest manufacturing centre in the north. From the green conservation areas to many company headquarters, Aberdeen embodies the mix of tradition and modernism beautifully.
Climate: Variable; east coast tends to be cool and dry, with winter
temperatures rarely dropping below freezing; west coast tends to be milder
and wetter, with average summer highs of 19°C (66°F). May and June are
the driest months, July and August the warmest.
WE NEED YOU !!!!
Middlesex Terrace is looking for Volunteers of all ages to assist with various
programming such as socials, outings, meal clubs, special events, one to
one visits and decorating of the home.
The volunteer opportunities at Middlesex are endless and are geared
towards each volunteer’s interests, talents and availability.
Your time be it a few hours a week or month can have a meaningful impact
on the lives of a senior living in Long Term Care.
Join the Middlesex Terrace Team Today!
For more information please contact myself, Shelby Bentley by phone
519-652-3483 or email [email protected]