BC Seniors’ Fall Prevention Week Nov 2 – 6

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The first week of November is BC Seniors’ Fall Prevention week. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for British Columbians over the age of 65 with the average hospital stay lasting over two weeks. Protect yourself and your loved ones by reducing your risk of falls using the four strategies below.

The Provincial Health Services Authority recommends the following four steps for falls prevention:

  1. Keep your body active with strength and balance exercises.
  2. Have a doctor or pharmacist review your medications.
  3. Have your eyes checked once a year by an optometrist.
  4. Make your home safer.

How to make your home safer:

  • Clear clutter from walkways and stairs
  • Install handrails on both sides of stairs
  • Keep walkways, steps and handrails in good repair
  • Install grab bars in your bathroom
  • Remove carpets or rugs that present a tripping hazard
  • Use only non-slip rugs on the kitchen and bathroom floor, and non-skid mats, decals or abrasive strips in the bathtub and shower
  • Install night lights in the bedroom, bathroom and hallways

You can find more resources at the Finding Balance BC website https://www.findingbalancebc.ca/

The Strength and Balance for Life (STABL) exercise videos can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@FindingBalanceBC

Meet Our Harvest Raffle Winner

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Congratulations to Anneloore, the grand prize winner of our Harvest Raffle!

Anneloore was on a Menno Place bus trip to Stanley Park, enjoying a beautiful fall day, when she got the notification that she’d won the quilt. She says she was so excited, and so grateful, because she can’t remember the last time she won anything.

She’s a quilter herself, but she doesn’t have a quilt of her own at the moment, so she’s especially happy to have this one. She’d like to say a big thank you to the donor who gave the quilt.

Congratulations also to Bea, the winner of our Early Bird draw! She won dinner for four at Chef’s Plate – our elevated on-campus dining experience.

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket. Proceeds from the raffle support recreation and chaplaincy for Independent Living residents here on campus, from group activities to spiritual care.

Congratulations again, Anneloore & Bea!

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Fireside Cafe Menu – Thurs Oct 29

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This week at the Fireside Cafe we’re serving fresh paninis (your choice of chicken or vegetarian), Thai chicken soup and black forest cake. Or online at mennoplace.square.site or come to the cafe and order in person on Thursday. Debit or credit cards only, no cash.

Honouring Staff for 20+ Years of Service

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This event honoured 20 staff members, across seven teams, who have served a combined  475 years at Menno Place.

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Fireside Cafe Menu: October 22

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This week at the Fireside Cafe we’re serving quesadillas (your choice of chicken or vegetarian), chicken noodle soup and red velvet cake. Or online at mennoplace.square.site or come to the cafe and order in person on Thursday. Debit or credit cards only, no cash.

Immunization Clinic: Flu Shot & COVID Booster Available

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Apartments residents who wish to get either a flu shot, a COVID booster, or both will have the opportunity to do so at upcoming clinics happening in each building. The clinic for LTC resident will be announced later in the month.

Apartment residents who want to get their vaccine should sign up with one of the LEAs by October 19th.

Pavilion – Tuesday, October 27 – In the morning starting at 9am in the  3rd floor lounge

Terrace West – Tuesday, October 27 – In the afternoon starting at 1pm in the bistro

Terrace East – Wednesday October 28 – in the afternoon starting at 1pm in the  1st floor lounge

Primrose Gardens – Thursday, October 29 – in the morning starting at 9am in 1st floor lounge

Here’s what you need to do to get your shot:

  • Wear a short-sleeved shirt.
  • Have photo ID ready to show.

Thank you for being patient with us as we get these vaccinations done!

Fall/ Winter Family & Friends Caregiver Support Group

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Family, friends and caregivers from Menno Home and Menno Hospital are invited to our Caregiver Support Group.  

As family and friends, you share similar experiences, and you are not alone.  Many emotions can arise by having your loved one in long term care.  Our support group will meet to share stories and support each other through difficult moments.

Our Caregiver Support Group is about having a safe place to talk about your emotions, connect with other family, friends and caregivers, learn how to support your loved one in care, and gain tools to assist you in taking care of yourself.  Our hope is that you will feel encouraged, supported and strengthened to continue this ongoing journey.

Details:

The Family and Friends Support Group will be a closed group with a maximum of 10 members, and a minimum of 5 members.  This is to create a safe and familiar space where you can build trust with other members over time and feel comfortable sharing with one another.  Registration will be on a first come first serve basis.  There will be a total of 4 sessions in this series with dates as follows:

Dates: November 4, 18 & Dec 2, 16

Time: 2:30 -3:30 pm

Location: Menno Home Chapel

Topics include:

  • Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Stress Syndrome
  • Ambiguous Loss and Grief
  • Understanding behaviors
  • Coping with difficult emotions
  • Communication (how to have a good visit, effective communication)

The group will be facilitated by Menno Home Social Workers Kim Wiebe and Melina Maarhuis, and Menno Hospital Social Worker Dan Janzen.

For more information and to register please contact Menno Home Social Worker kim.wiebe@mennoplace.ca (604)851-1361