Special Update: August 26, 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Hello Everyone,


This is a short newsletter to share a few pieces of information as there will not be a newsletter on September 2. 


I would like to let you know that Candice McMullen will be leaving her position here at JMPC as our Resident Services Coordinator. Her last day will be Sept 2. We wish her well as she starts her new business called ReCreate as a Dementia Consultant. We are welcoming Amanda Sparkes into this position on August 31. Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself to Amanda, she would love to meet you!


Family Council is having their next meeting on Tuesday Sept 6 at 1:30 on the balcony at the front of the building. You can access this balcony from the 2nd floor just off of the library. See the Family Council section below for further information. Also a reminder of the Family Council survey that was shared with you last week. This survey will close on Sept 2. They are looking forward to hearing from you.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FamCouncil22


Educational Opportunity:

Our first one day free training session scheduled for September 22nd for families and friends on Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) filled up very quickly which was fantastic to see! As a result, we are very happy to offer another one day session on October 6 2022. Please sign up at the front desk to secure your spot.


90Second Caregiver 

I found this opportunity for Caregivers that I thought I would share if anyone is interested in registering for these emails:


The Ontario Caregiver Organization has created 90Second Caregiver, which is a free, short, evidence-based, health letter delivered each week to your inbox. The letter includes health information, tips, and advice related to the caregiving experience.

 

The information provided can help to improve your overall wellness, self-confidence and increase your ability to manage the stress that often comes with caregiving. Click Here to Register


Chat with you in our next newsletter which will be in your inbox September 16, 2022. If there are substantial changes prior to that, we will certainly send out a special newsletter. 


Have a great week,

 

Angela Malcolm

Director   
Essential Care Giver and Family Training Opportunity
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)

This is a free training opportunity at JMPC with our very own
GPA certified coach, Michelle Hickey-Clark
This training will run all day from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in our Education Center.
We will start the day with an overview of the principles of person-centred care and explore the meaning behind dementia’s responsive self-protective behaviours, including teaching a deeper understanding of the disease’s impact on the brain.

Discussion centres around the ‘A’s’ of dementia (amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, apraxia, altered perceptions, apathy, anosognosia, and attention deficit), their relationship to behaviour, care implications and support strategies.

Building on your learning, participants are taught how to apply emotional, environmental and interpersonal communication strategies to prevent, recognize, defuse and respond effectively and safely to responsive behaviours.

Participants are given an overview of respectful physical intervention principles that can help them de-escalate responsive behaviour in a clinical setting.

Please Note: September 22 session is now full

Menu

  • Here is the week’s menu for August 29th - September 4th


Program

  • Here is the week’s program schedule from August 28th - September 3rd for across the Home.
The link to the program calendar and menu is updated each week for you.
Code to Access Outdoor Spaces
In order to access the door codes throughout the building for areas such as the patios, balconies, and garden areas you need to identify whether the keypad box is white or black.

White Keypads - The code is 4321#.
Black Keypads - The code is 1234*

NOTE: Spring Meadow Area Garden – 2011#
Important Reminder
Please remember there is no eating or drinking inside the building by our essential caregivers or general visitors.

Eating and enjoying a tea/coffee together is now permitted
in outdoor areas only of the Home
Resident Home Areas -
Who to call when you have Questions?
These Resident Home area extensions below will take you to the Charge Nurse who is the RPN on your persons floor.
 
The RPN is a great person to connect with if you have questions related to medications, health status updates, or general resident centered information. 
This is the best person to start with. 
 
If they are unable to answer your question, they will be able to direct you as to
where to go next.
 
The RN Team Leader extension is an option if you are having difficulty accessing your respective home area or have further concerns.
 
If following speaking with the RN Team Leader, you continue to have questions or concerns, please reach out to
 
Emily Sarley RN who is the Assistant Manager of Nursing (ext 7227) or Carol Corcoran RN who is the Manager of Nursing (ext 7226).
Manager Point of Contact
For general inquiries related to COVID restrictions, overnight absences or to send your vaccination information:
(For absences please contact the charge nurse as outlined above)
ZOOM Visits

Just for the week of

August 29 – September 2

Please reach out to Candice McMullen at

cmcmullen@lennox-addington.on.ca


Zoom is a great way to connect with your loved one.   

 It allows you to see each other while talking together.

Book your Zoom Visits online using Picktime! 
We ask that visits be scheduled a day ahead, and that weekend requests are completed by Friday at 2pm. For zoom visits, you will receive a confirmation email first. Then, 1 day prior to your zoom visit you will receive the zoom link emailed to you from the Home. 

Please book your Zoom visit using this link: https://www.picktime.com/JMPC 
 
If you have any questions or unable to access this online tool, please call 613-354-3306 and someone will help you Mon-Fri during business hours. 

Need to Cancel your ZOOM?  
The booking site doesn’t have that feature to cancel yourself online unfortunately. So to cancel an appointment: Please contact Colleen. Please email her at cyork@lennox-addington.on.ca or call her at reception during business hours(main line) 
Message from the Chair of Family Council
Family Council would like to gauge the interest of friends/family of residents here at JMPC as to their awareness about Family Council and their interest in participating on the Family Council.
They have created a short survey and request that you complete this by clicking on this link below:

The survey will remain open until September 2 2022.

Next Family Council meeting is….

September 6 at 1:30 on the 2nd floor front balcony. 

You can access this balcony off of the library.

Thank you for your input,

 

Gwen Babcock

gbabcock@mycando.ca  
Around the Home

Truth or Myth

Working on our Art Gallery

Our Final Product…. Beautiful Hats Art Gallery
Educational Resources
you are Welcome to Check Out
Infection Prevention and Control Educational Resources
 Continue to educate yourself with IPAC (infection prevention and control) best practices to keep yourself and your person safe.
Below are links for IPAC education for healthcare workers and essential caregivers.
 
 
Dementia Educational Resources
What is Dementia?
The term "dementia" doesn't actually refer to one, specific disease. Rather, it's an overall term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain.

5 tips for communicating with people living with dementia

Montessori approach for Dementia

What are hallucinations and delusions?
Hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. With hallucinations or delusions, people do not experience things as they really are.
Connect with us on your socials
Things to Do across Lennox & Addington County
Below are some interesting opportunities if you are looking for something to do in the area. Click HERE and it will take you directly to the items below:
Forms That You May Require
  • Paper Copies of the Weekly Newsletter – Available at the Resource Centre right behind the screeners. 
  • Essential Caregiver Designation Form – Click here
Link to book a general visit:
External Health Resources
Step by step video on “How to book a window, zoom and garden visit online”: https://1drv.ms/v/s!ApuSaYTZPHmmgVPq1RIryBmiSoC2
External Healthcare Services
We have had a number of enquiries from families regarding trying to access various external services for their loved one. 
 
Dental Hygiene Services: 
Roving Dental Hygiene – Karen De Luca RDH – 613-770-3801
Modern Care Dental Hygiene – (613) 449-4838 or info@mcdh.ca  
Hearing Services:
Miracle Ear - Scott Laidman, Reg AHIP – 613-354-7223
Hear Right Canada – Tammy Powell – 613 308 9338 (she will come into JMPC)
 
Foot Care Services:
Donna Chandu-Lall – 613-329-4914
Jennifer Morris – 613-329-0271
Gerrie Plaizier – 613-329-3182
 
These are privately based on a fee for service . 
 
Feel free to reach out to them if this is something of interest to you.
Need to do some Adaptive / Accessible Clothes Shopping?
Here are some Canadian Options for your shopping enjoyment:
  
Where Dragons Fly
Perth, Ontario 
(613) 466-0215
 
Geri Fashions
1-800-361-4374
 
 
EasyWear Adaptive Clothing Inc.
Cambridge, ON
1-888-908-7177
COVID-19 Testing
The link to access your results for PCR testing is here.
Resources & Contacts
 
 
Ministry of Long Term Care Family Support and Action Line 
1-866-434-0144  
This line is available to raise concerns or ask questions related to LTC homes across Ontario and is staffed seven days a week from 8:30am – 7:00pm
The person who answers the call will take your name and contact information, ask a few questions on the issue, and forward this to an inspector for follow-up.
The complainant will hear back from the Ministry within two business days.
 
OR

Write to the Ministry at
Director
Long-Term Care Inspections Branch
Long-Term Care Operations Division
119 King St W, 11th Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y7
 
OR
 
If the complainant has already contacted the home directly and the Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line and was not able to reach a satisfactory resolution,
they can contact the Patient Ombudsman.
 
Contact the Patient Ombudsman
1-888-321-0339 toll free
1-416-597-0339 (Toronto)
1 416-597-5371 (TTY)
 
JMPC CONTACTS
  • Angela Malcolm, Director (Ext. 7222)
  • Carol Corcoran, Manager of Nursing (Ext. 7226)
  • Emily Sarley, Assistant Manager of Nursing (Ext. 7227)
  • Carolyn McConnell, RAI Supervisor (Ext. 7259)
  • Candice McMullen, Resident Services Coordinator (Ext. 7223)
  • Shane McKenny, Environmental Services Supervisor (Ext. 7230)  
  • Dawn Black, Food Services Supervisor (Ext. 7228)
  • Hilary Rock, Dietitian/P.T. Food Services Supervisor (Ext. 7229)
  • Bobbie-Joe Blackburn, Administrative Supervisor (Ext. 7224)
  • Michelle Hickey, Behavioural Support Nurse (Ext. 7237)
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