On March 18, 2019, the Leadership Team made themselves available to residents and family for a one hour Meet & Greet. It was a great opportunity to ask questions, listen to concerns, talk about ideas, and just visit. Cookies and coffee were served. We hope to do this again.
“Dusti” brought joy and comfort to our residents last week. Larry and Dusti volunteer on a regular basis. Thank you for taking the time to share your Dusti with us.
“Emotionally, animals can provide seniors with companionship, as well as the following:
A sense of caring and gentleness as many animals instinctively nurture ailing humans. Increased self esteem as seniors find they can care for the pet or the animal enjoys seeing them. Decreased anxiety and depression by fo…rming a nurturing bond with an animal. Reduced loneliness by caring for and spending time with an animal.
Increased social interaction with other patients or animal handlers. Higher comfort levels when visiting with family members in the presence of the pet.”
[excerpt from seniors.lovetoknow.com/pet_therapy]
Yesterday was “Wear Red/Pink” day. One of the fun activities taking place at the Centre was held on Simkin 1. With the help of staff, family and companions, residents played “Minute to Win It”. Competitors were given 1 minute to accomplish each challenge.
One of our residents, Alan Walder, was upset there was nowhere to buy his wife a Valentine’s card. They won the prize at the minute to win it games. Alan reached across the table to give it to his wife, Bernice AND asked her, “will you be my Valentine”? He almost had the rest of us crying, and Bernice was thrilled!
What do the Order of Manitoba, a Hole in One, and designing your own home have in common? They each are a special moment in the lives of Bernice Marmel, Norman Goren and Debbie Lexier.
On the afternoon of January 29th, 11 of our residents and 2 staff members’ talent. achievements and unique stories were featured at an event we call, “Express Yourself”. The event was created and hosted by Alissa Minaker from the Therapeutic Recreation Department. Each resident shared their …stories in front of a room full of onlookers, which included staff and family members.
The following residents and staff participated:
Marilyn Abosh
Maria Lanzelloti
Mildred Devins
Debbie Lexier & Son
Annette Rosenberg
Saul Spitz
Zelda Myers
Jo-Anne and Olga (staff)
Norman Goren
Ruth Matas
Bernice Marmel
Sara Hochman
