April 2015
Golden Years Insider
704 Eagle St. N. Cambridge, Ontario N3H 1C3
Celebrating April
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April 1st
April Fool’s Day
April 5th
Easter Sunday
April 8th
Residents Council
10:00am
April 9th
Resident Food Meeting at
9:45am
April 9th
April Birthday Party
2pm
April 11th
Student Guitar Concert
10am
April 12th – 18th
Volunteer Appreciation
Week
April 14th
Cambridge Seniors Choir
2pm
April 30th
Movie Matinee at the Mall
afternoon
Big THANK YOU
to “Melody Train”
for entertaining
our residents on
St. Patrick’s Day!!
Fun was had by
everyone!!
April 2015
Welcome Home
Resident and Staff News
Marjorie Pollock
Margaret Yungblut
Margaret Ryerson
Ken Buckley
Demetris Demetriou
Welcome new staff member –
Happy Birthday to
All those born in April!
Resident Name
Jean C.
Nyle L.
Gheorghe P.
Sheila O.
Date
3rd
5th
6th
22nd
Dave Wilby - Environmental Dept.
Mary Frances White – Dietary Dept.
Reminder –
The draw for the Easter Gift Basket
will be held Thursday April 2nd at 3pm.
Remember to purchase your raffle
tickets for a chance to win this
beautiful basket. Tickets are $2 each
or 3 for $5. All proceeds to Golden
Years Residents Council
Flower: Daisy
Birthstone: Diamond
April Birthdays
Those born between the 1st and the 20th
of April are Aries, the Ram. Rams are
adventurous go-getters and full of
enthusiasm, charm, and energy. They
make dynamic pioneers and adventurers—
undeterred when the going gets rough.
Those born from the 20th to the 31st in
April have the star sign of the Bull of
Taurus. Bulls show steady, dogged
persistence in achieving their goals. Once
goals are reached, they enjoy being
rewarded, especially with beauty and
peace at home.
In Memory Of
Helen Stevenson
Lawrence “Dan” Carr
Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go
out to the family and friends
"He spoke well who said that graves are
the footprints of angels.”
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
April 2015
Message from the Exective Director
News and Notes
Welcome Spring
After such a long and cold winter I am so
happy to say Spring is here and the flowers will
start to bloom shortly. February was the coldest
month ever recorded at the Region of Waterloo
Airport. Spring has always been my favorite
time of the year. I love to garden and tend to my
yard, before I know it it will be time to cut the
grass and get the patio furniture out. I can
hardly wait, the smell of fresh cut grass is
awesome.
The month of April also brings us Easter.
Deborah Beckman DOC, held her homemade
chocolate sale on Saturday March 28th, it was a
huge success. Thank you to all who purchased
tickets for the Easter Basket. The funds raised
will go directly to the Resident Council fund in
hopes to purchase something for all residents to
enjoy. Thank you Deborah for all of your efforts
to make this possible.
The new shingled roof was installed by
Belmar Roofing on March 24th, we were all
surprised to have it done in a day. Now that the
roofers have completed their work, we will have
our Landscape Team from Duench
Landscaping here to clean up the exterior
grounds and prepare our gardens for the
coming growing season.
There are many other renovation projects
in the works, the shower rooms on North and
Upper East have had work done in them. Over
the next several months we will see on going
improvement projects.
I am very happy to announce that
peopleCare has again been named one of
Canada's Best 50 Managed companies.
Further information will be distributed in a
separate press release.
Bed Safety Program
peopleCare is doing an update on bed
safety. Experience and research has
convinced us that the risks related to the
use of bedrails in long term care setting
far outweigh the benefits. We have had
homes that have experienced these risks
first hand. It is now out responsibility to
ensure resident safety by eliminating
side rail usage in our homes. Each home
over the next 6 months will complete
individualized assessments from the
multidisciplinary team including nursing,
physiotherapy and other team members
as appropriate. We are communicating
the outcome of individual assessments
to residents and Substitute decision
makers prior to any changes to the plan
of care. As The Director of Clinical
Services I have requested to be invited to
each homes Resident and Family council
meetings to provide information. A
Brochure which includes statistics,
information on risks and benefits as well
as alternatives will be made available to
everyone. If you have any questions
regarding the initiative please contact
peoplecare’s Director of Clinical Services,
Andrea Brissette RPN
[email protected]
Have a terrific April!
Steve Pawelko
Executive Director
April 2015
We would like to share a few of the
updates that have been recently
added to Golden Years….
We’re looking for more
volunteers to join our team.
Do you enjoy playing cards
or have a musical talent? We
would always appreciate a
helping hand from a
volunteer, perhaps friendly
visiting, spending time with
residents on the computer or
helping with seasonal events.
We welcome those who can
make a weekly commitment
or just once a month.
Training and support will be
provided.
Please contact Jason Fisher –
Director of Programs for more
information at
[email protected]
or 519-653-5493 ext. 125
 The 2nd East and North wing tub
rooms have had some
renovations
 New roof installed on the original
section of the home
Pets
Pets are welcome at Golden Years
Nursing Home. For many residents it
is therapeutic to see their favourite pet.
Prior to entering the building, animals
must have been vaccinated against
rabies (at least 1 month prior);
examined by a veterinarian and found
to be free of fleas, hookworm, etc and
generally healthy. It is also important
that they are obedient, good tempered,
house trained and leashed at all times
when in the home.
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April 12 – April 18
is Volunteer Appreciation
Week
You will find as you look back upon your
life, that the moments that stand out are the
moments when you have done things for
others.
Source Unknown
Please take a moment to thank a Volunteer!
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Golden Years Family Council is open to all
family members and people of importance to
a resident of Golden Years Home. Family
Council is a self-led group advocating for the
best care for the residents. Please email
[email protected] for
more information or if you are interested in
joining Family Council!
Our next Family Council Meeting will be
held on Wednesday April 15, 2015 at 6:30 in
the 'Nook'.
Golden Years is participating in the 2015 Spring
Food Drive in cooperation with the Cambridge
Self Help Food Bank. We are accepting
donations for the food bank until April 10th.
Please feel free to drop off any donations of nonperishable food items in one of our bins located at
the main entrance ways to the home.
Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated!
Thank you to everyone who supported the Homemade
Easter Chocolate and Goodies sale held at Golden Years on
March 28th.
All proceeds went to support the peopleCare
“Beyond Ourselves” project.
Over $300.00 was raised!
Thank you to Deborah Beckman for preparing all of the
tasty, homemade chocolates and goodies!