July 2013

By - July 10th 2013.

BILLING UPDATE

Saugeen Valley Nursing Center has been purchased by Sharon Farms and Enterprises, owned and operated by Peter Schlegel. Recently this has resulted in consolidation of our billing and bank accounts. You may have noticed that your pre-authorized payment will show Sharon Farms and Enterprises on your bank statement.

NEW O2 PROVIDER

Beginning the end of June, we have contracted with Motion Specialties as our new oxygen supplier. This decision was based on the type of equipment they provide, and also some enhanced services that will benefit our staff and residents. Instead of portable oxygen canisters residents will be provided with battery operated portable concentrators. This eliminates the need to refill the canisters, and is much safer as we do not need to store liquid oxygen in the building.

LOST & FOUND

Our lost and found items are accumulating. If you are missing items please pop in and ask to be directed to our lost and found. As well, please remember to bring new clothing items to the front desk during the weekdays or to the nurse’s station during the evenings and weekends so that the clothing can be labeled.

TRIPS & SUMMER FUN

Throughout the summer months we will be going on short excursions with small groups of residents and larger group outings by bus. We invite family to partake in these outings as it allows for more residents to enjoy them. Please contact Shelley at 519-323-2140 at ext. #25 if you are able join us. Additionally, many families have taken advantage of setting up a small trust account at SVNC for residents to access funds for the Tuck Shop or for small trip expenses. Many residents enjoy the independence of purchasing a treat from the Tuck Shop cart and/or buying a sweet treat at a Tim Horton’s outing. Please see Lynn at the front desk should you be interested in setting up such an account and she would be happy to assist you.

CLOSETS

Just a friendly reminder that it is a good time of the year to organize your loved ones closets/dressers/night stands of unwanted or ill-fitting items, and look at changing their clothing over for the summer season.

WHAT’S UP AT SVNC?

  • BBQ’S IN THE GARDEN – every Tues. throughout the summer months we hold a BBQ in the garden. Loved ones are invited for lunch. Please refer to the calendar to determine when your loved one will be enjoying an outdoor BBQ lunch.
  • NEW ENTERTAINMENT
  • FARM DAY in the back garden with the Tiger Paws Company.
  • FISHING TRIP TO ALLAN PARK
  • HOLSTEIN PICNIC with entertainment by the Wellington Country band.

Check out our calendar so that you don’t miss any of these exciting events. We welcome family & friends to join us!

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP AT SVNC

Are you struggling with a family member who suffers from dementia? We have a support group that meets once a month to assist you with information and to let you know that you are not alone! The Alzheimer’s Society of Guelph Wellington holds monthly caregiver support meetings at SVNC. Anyone wishing to take part in these supportive meetings is invited to call 519-836-7672 for more information. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 30th from 1:30-3:30PM in the SVNC library.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Clint Casselman July 4
Elizabeth Belanger July 4
Betty Berberich July 6
Burt Ferrier July 10
Alma Ward July 12
Floyd Ransome July 18
Enid Eby July 29

WELCOME

Clint Casselman
Fred Brandow
Elizabeth McNabb
Ernst Streu
Oda Flynn
Robert Warne

FAREWELL

Helen Cowie, Jack Becker and Donnie Brandow who have closer to loved ones.
We wish them all the best.

SYMPATHY

Arthur Ford
&
Gayle Parkhouse