Fireside Cafe CLOSED Aug 4 & 5
Please note that the Fireside Café will be closed on both Sunday & Monday, Aug. 4 & 5 for the holiday weekend.
You’re Invited: Family Support Group
Family and friends from Menno Home and Menno Hospital are invited to our Family Support Group. This group will be led by a current family member who has previous experience leading support groups. We are hoping this group will grow over time and will benefit the members who attend.
When: Thursday, June 20, 2019 3:00-4:00pm
Where: Menno Hospital Conference Room (right near Hospital Reception)
A move to residential care involves many changes in lifestyle as life transitions from independent living to a shared living experience. This adjustment can take time for both residents and their loved ones. For some of you, the transition may be new, for others, you may have been here longer. As family members, you share similar experiences and you are not alone. Many emotions can arise by having a love one in residential care. We want all of our family members to feel supported by staff, as well as other family members. After the meeting, our hope is that you will feel encouraged, supported and strengthened to continue this ongoing journey.
Technology at The Apartments! Tablets are coming!
In June, Samsung tablets will be distributed to the residents at The Apartments! This is an initiative of Menno Apartments in partnership with Telus Innovation. Telus has provided the hardwiring that enables Primrose Gardens, the Terraces and Pavilion to have wi-fi throughout the buildings!
With wi-fi now available in all of The Apartments, Telus partnered with Menno Place to provide a tablet for each apartment suite!
Why tablets for seniors?
- They are easier to read than a desktop computer.
- They are easier to use – there is no mouse that requires muscle-control or dexterity
- They are more adaptable – seniors have a much faster familiarity with tablets than with desktop computers
- They improve communication – from typing to closed captioning and video calling
- They are fun!
Menno Apartments recreation team will be providing lessons for the residents in how to use the tablets. The Telus SeniorWise team will teach residents how to be safe on the internet, avoiding scams, fraud and identity theft.
If you have questions about the tablets, please call Nik – 604.851.4006
You’re Invited: Family Support Group
Family and friends from Menno Home and Menno Hospital are invited to our Family Support Group. This group will be led by a current family member who has previous experience leading support groups. We are hoping this group will grow over time and will benefit the members who attend.
When: Thursday, April 18, 2019 3:00-4:00pm
Where: Menno Hospital Conference Room (right near Hospital Reception)
A move to residential care involves many changes in lifestyle as life transitions from independent living to a shared living experience. This adjustment can take time for both residents and their loved ones. For some of you, the transition may be new, for others, you may have been here longer. As family members, you share similar experiences and you are not alone. Many emotions can arise by having a love one in residential care. We want all of our family members to feel supported by staff, as well as other family members. After the meeting, our hope is that you will feel encouraged, supported and strengthened to continue this ongoing journey.