KMI Newsletter-July, 2016

Community Events Chronicle

July 2014

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Community Events Chronicle

July 2016

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On Saturday, June 11th, the sun shone and it turned out to be a funOn Saturday, June 11th, the sun shone and it turned out to be a funOn Saturday, June 11th, the sun shone and it turned out to be a funOn Saturday, June 11th, the sun shone and it turned out to be a fun----filled filled filled filled day. We raised day. We raised day. We raised day. We raised $5,085$5,085$5,085$5,085 to go toward creating a new patio in our back yard. A to go toward creating a new patio in our back yard. A to go toward creating a new patio in our back yard. A to go toward creating a new patio in our back yard. A special thank you to all our residents, their families, staff and volunteers for special thank you to all our residents, their families, staff and volunteers for special thank you to all our residents, their families, staff and volunteers for special thank you to all our residents, their families, staff and volunteers for making this a great event!! (more pictures inside)making this a great event!! (more pictures inside)making this a great event!! (more pictures inside)making this a great event!! (more pictures inside)

Party is July 7th at 1:30PM in the Atrium with Del Worden

Phyllis Vibert July 8th

Bernice Langford July 9th

Bruce Peacock July 10th

Alan Pacey July 14th

Rose Whelpley July 18th

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Betty Richard July 23rd

Ronald Brothers July 24th

Gwen Williams July 25th

COMMUNITY EVENTS CHRONICLE JULY 2016

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KWLCA Receives Leadership Award

The New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes recently presented the Kings Way LifeCare Alliance the Award of Excellence 2016.

This recognition was our commitment to Enhancing the quality of life for the Residents of New Brunswick Nursing Homes L to R: Megan O’Hara, Tammy Allaby, Judy

Lane, Tracy Scott, Jane Logan & Eric Snow

KWLCA Receives Funding for Community Support

Recently, we were grant recipients from the Saint John Community Foundation. These two grants were the Vital Impact Grant for our Back Pack Program and the Community Support Grant for our Junior Volunteer Summer Camp.

L to R: Kim Shaw, J. Michael Murphy, chairman of the Community Foundation, Judy Lane, Tracy Scott & Megan O’Hara

We are blessed to have developed a partnership with IBEW Local 502. Their contribution will help us enlarge our Backpack Program. This program has made a huge difference in the lives

of students at Centennial School.

Thank you, together we can make a difference!!





The Eden Alternative - It Can Be Different

Happy Summer!! Here is a little tidbit of information on our next Principle to read

while you enjoy this beautiful weather!

The Eden Alternative Principle #7

Medical treatment should be the servant of genuine human caring, never its master.

In Eden homes, we recognize that all people are creative, resourceful and whole. In order for

people to live their best life, there must be a holistic view of well being. Emotional, spiritual, and

intellectual health, as well as relationships, support and are supported by physical health. By

deeply knowing the whole person, as discussed in Principle #3, we can honour Principle #7.

When we know each other well and place genuine human caring ahead of treatment, the Elder's

needs become the center of our processes and practices.

Residents daily life does not, or should not, revolve around treatment and medication schedules.

Instead it should focus on fun, living life, spontaneity, growth and friendships. This is where

pets, plants and children can enhance health outcomes!

Some ways we can practice Principle #7 in our homes is to continue to replace Institutional

language with more community friendly language; help staff understand the difference between

"care" and "treatment"; and to remove traditional nurses stations from the homes!! Our homes

have many examples of how we are demonstrating Principle #7 but there are still things we can

do to improve on it. We have to set aside preconceived notions about the capacity of an Elder to

express their desires. When we are open to really hearing and sensing their needs we can respond

to those unmet needs before we add medications and treatments.

Always remember to put the person first and the disease or different ability second.

This opens the door to all kinds of new ways to provide medical services while

focusing on the wholeness of the entire person.

In Loving Memory

Rufin Maillet

Nov 18, 1927 - June 23, 2016

Welcome to KMI

We would like to welcome a new resident, please

introduce yourself and make him feel at home.

Stanley Thomson

the Community Support Grant for our Junior

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CHRONICLE APRIL 2016




NIGEL is Not Permitted to Enter

Nigel has been the topic of many discussions over the past number of years and here we are again

discussing this neighbourhood cat.

A decision has been made, as per many requests from the residents...NOT TO ALLOW NIGEL IN THE

BUILDING.

We, along with the residents ask for your cooperation, in this matter. We have Tabby and Mittens for

our residents to enjoy and Nigel does not belong to us.

His owners have been frustrated over the years as well, as he does not come home and they have to

come looking for him. They have asked us not to feed him, yet he still has food provided to him here at

Kennebec. He has been spotted ‘spraying’ in the dining room and sitting up in the chairs at meal time.

He has been on the new furniture out front and scratching it and this bothers the residents who are so

proud of this area.

Moving forward, if you want to visit with Nigel, please do so outside. Do not allow him in between the

glass doors and DO NOT FEED HIM. He has a home and he will go there if we stop providing meals

SCENT REDUCED

Just a reminder our homes are SCENT REDUCED homes. Please be careful not to

bring in scented products, fragrant flowers or plants, heavy perfumes, etc.

Thank you for your help in keeping our air clean!

Safety Share Point

Safety Share Point - please take note that due to the humid weather we will be

experiencing, be cautious of slippery floors. HIGH HUMIDITY=SLIPPERY FLOORS.

Neighbourhood Team Building

All three of Kennebec's Neighbourhoods have resumed their Neighbourhood Guide Team

Building Meetings and are on their way to completing more modules!

Team Guides are Ken Herrell - Millidgeville

Darlene Sabean - Westfield

Gillian Miller - Grand Bay

Teams are planning some fun social events for their Neighbourhoods during the summer and

doing some fundraising too! Watch for ticket sales, bake sales, and more!



The Adult Venture Camp is located on beautiful Grand Lake and is supported by

Rotary Clubs around the province, including the Rotary Club of Rothesay Kings. Recently, thru the support of Easter Seals, Phyllis Morgan and Shirley Hanson spent a week at the camp thoroughly enjoying themselves, and having the time of their lives. They had campfires, roasted hotdogs and marshmallows, went canoeing, had sing-a-longs and much more. One of the best things was making new friends who they hope to see next year. Also, a big thank you to Gillian Miller and Ken Herrell for ensuring the ladies got to camp and back.

Phyllis Shirley

MUSIC THERAPYMUSIC THERAPYMUSIC THERAPYMUSIC THERAPY

If you have any ipods kicking around the house that are not being used perhaps you would be

interested in donating them to Kennebec Manor. Our residents get such joy out of listening

to music. By listening to familiar songs, residents with dementia are able to unlock certain

memories and thoughts they may not have had in a very long time. The smiles and

hearing them sing to their favourite songs is amazing!!

New Phone & Room Numbering System

You may have noticed some work being done in our home. We are in the process of replacing our Nurse Call and phone system. With this new system personal phone lines will now be arranged through the home and no longer through Bell Aliant. The resident's room numbers will all be updated and these numbers will be their phone extensions. With the new posted room numbers each resident will also have a picture frame outside their door. We ask families to please bring in a photo that they and their loved one would like displayed. This can be a new photo or one from years past. Please bring photos to front

office and Lynda will make a copy of the original.

Minivan for Residents’ Use We are pleased to be able to offer a minivan, purchased for our homes, as a transportation choice for our residents. Starting July 1st, 2016 families will be

able to utilize the van in the greater Saint John area to transport their loved ones for a flat rate of $20 upon booking. The van will be at Kings Way Care Centre the first day of the month to the 15th and at Kennebec Manor from the 16th to the end of the month. To book please contact: Kings Way Care Centre Betty 847-1131 ext 1101 Kennebec Manor Lynda 632-9628 ext 101



Congratulations to everyone on your years of service, your love and care make our home a wonderful place to live. Happy retirement to Kim Brien & Karen Fox.

Please ‘Like’ our Facebook page-https://www.facebook.com/Kings-

Way-LifeCare-Alliance-160226044075131/

Tribute Cards

Tribute Cards are an attractive and efficient way to send caring messages to family and friends, and at the same time support our Foundation. A lovely, personalized message printed on a special card is sent to the recipient, and a tax receipt is issued for your kind donation,

for a minimum donation of $10.00.

For more information please visit our website or call the Foundation office at 847-1131,

ext. 1124.

Bulk Food Purchasing Program

Why buy in Bulk??? There are many benefits – specialty items that are

not available at a retail store and the cost savings!

BBQ Season is here!!! Keep your freezer full of burgers, hotdogs, chicken breasts,

etc.

1. Please contact Ruth McQuinn at 632-9628 x104 for further details.

2. Orders placed and paid for by Friday afternoon will be delivered on the

following Monday.

3. If quantities are too large, please consider sharing with a friend or co-worker.

Retirees Kim Brien and

Karen Fox

Pastor’s Corner

God gives us smiles to be like warming sunshine to others; and praise to be like refreshing rain. When we smile, we bring joy and lift up heavy hearts; and when we give words of praise, we rain down blessings on others. We have no control over the weather, but we do have the power to bless others with our own brand of sunshine

and rain. “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.” (Proverbs 15:30)

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Bible Study - Monday, July 4th at 1:00PM - Activity Centre

Catholic Mass - Wednesday, July 13th & Monday, July 25th at 10:30AM in Activity Centre

No Sunday Service



July Events

July 05 Tue 12:30PM St. Martins Bus Outing

July 06 Wed 10:30AM Huntsman Marina Bus Outing

July 07 Thu 1:30PM Birthday/Del Worden Atrium

July 09 Sat 1:30PM Debbie Harrity Atrium

July 11 Mon 1:30PM Irving Nature Park Bus Outing

July 12 Tue 9:45AM Zelda’s River Tour Bus Outing

July 17 Sun 1:30PM Valley Cruisers Parking Lot

July 22 Fri 8:00AM PEI Bus Outing

July 26 Tue 10:30AM Rockwood Park Bus Outing

July 29 Fri 10:30AM Patty’s Camp Bus Outing

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