August 2013
PHYSIOTHERAPY CHANGES
Due to changes in Ministry funding for Physiotherapy, these services will look different starting on August 1, 2013. This means that residents will be eligible for physiotherapy services should they meet certain criteria. The physiotherapist will assess each resident and contact families should their loved one no longer be eligible. We are happy to announce that we are retaining our current PT provider, pt Health. This will provide consistency during this time of change. SVNC is committed to maintaining resident independence and preventing decline in function. As such we will continue to work with residents to assist them to meet their highest level of functioning with alternate programs, should they no longer meet the criteria for physiotherapy services. Please feel free to contact the Home should you have any questions regarding the recent changes to Physiotherapy Services in Long Term Care.
FRONT FLOWER GARDENS AT SVNC
The management and staff of SVNC want to extend their appreciation to the following residents and their families for talking on our “Flower Garden Challenge”: Betty Ricchio, Naomi Mackie, Erika Matheson, Doris Marchant, Liz Coutts, Ruth McLellan, Isobel Maveal, Kathleen Murray, and Gladys Ernst. The flowers out front of SVNC are absolutely beautiful and we have all of you to thank for this. A small floral token of our appreciation was delivered to all participants for their dedication and hard work.
A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS – SVNC FUNDRAISER FOR ALZHEIMER’S
LAST CALL! – Looking to get rid of those loose pennies? We invite you to drop them off in our “Penny for Your Thoughts” jar at the front reception desk. Once the jar is filled we will donate the pennies to the Guelph Wellington Alzheimer’s Chapter so that they may continue to provide valuable programs and services in our region. We thank you for your contributions.
FALL FAIR ENTRIES
Residents at SVNC are working hard to prepare entries for the local Fall Fair on Aug. 31st to Sept. 2nd. If you are a talented baker or have canning skills we welcome your support as we take on these projects for additional fair entries. Please contact Shelley at ext. 25 should you wish to volunteer your time and skills.
LAST MONTH FOR SUMMER BBQ’s AT SVNC
Family & friends are invited to join us for the August BBQ’s. BBQ’s are scheduled in the garden each Tuesday for the month of August, weather permitting. See the calendar on the reverse side to know when your loved one will be participating in the BBQ. Please call in advance if you wish to reserve a table for you and your loved one.
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT MEETING
The Alzheimer’s caregiver support meeting for Aug. will be held in the SVNC library from 1:30-3PM on Aug. 27th. Anyone wishing to take part in these supportive meetings is invited to contact Kayla at 519-836-7672 for more information.
SUMMER CELEBRATIONS AT SVNC
Calling all Grandparents & Kids
Join Us on Tuesday, August 27th In the SVNC Back Garden at 2PM as we are entertained with Bubbles the Clown, Music & More
This intergenerational program is bound to be enjoyed by all kids and kids at heart.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Aubrey Morris – Aug. 3rd
Adam Linzender – Aug. 3rd
June Schmidt – Aug. 5th
Sally Bastedo – Aug. 8th
David Palmer – Aug. 8th
Mary Sommerville – Aug. 9th
Helen Stack – Aug. 12th
Naomi Mackie – Aug. 15th
Vassiliki Bobo – Aug. 16th
Harold McCartney – Aug. 20th
Arthur Phelan – Aug. 24th
WELCOME WAGON
Erika Matheson,
Kathleen Murray,
&
Carl Gervais
WITH SYMPATHY
Mary Lou Burke,
Edmond Taylor,
Oda Flynn &
Kenny Kingston
