UPDATE FROM ANDREWS
Dear family members and friends of Andrews Senior Care,
July was fantastic at our homes
We celebrated Canada Day, enjoyed bus outings, took part in lots of summer activities like cycling and hosted family BBQs.
This month our homes will host more summer BBQs, special composer Danny Carroll, more bus outings, cocktails and mocktail afternoons and even take part in the Gold Cup Parade
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer and wish you all the best as we head into August
Sincerely,
Andrews Senior Care
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P E A K E S O U T I N G
A N D R E W S O F C H A R L O T T E T O W N
Residents at Andrews of Charlottetown took a trip down to Peakes Quay recently and enjoyed an afternoon of ice cream, live music and exploring the waterfront shops
C H R I S T M A S I N J U L Y
Residents and family members at Andrews of Parkhill recently got together for a Christmas in July BBQ! There was music, food, Christmas decor and costumes and beautiful sunshine We couldn’t have asked for a better day
S U M M E R F I T N E S S
Summer is a great time to get exercise At Andrews of Parkhill, a popular option is walking the block Residents go out in the morning or afternoon a few days a week and walk the grounds Andrews of Summerside residents enjoyed pool noodle hockey The game is simple to set up, easy to play and accessible for virtually all levels of mobility
S U M M E R F I T N E S S
At Andrews of Stratford, the e-bike is a popular way for residents to get out and enjoy the weather Likewise, the patio is a favourite hang-out for residents to read, soak up some sunshine or play games Staff sometimes join in the fun!
S U M M E R F U N
Andrews of Stratford’s men ’ s group recently went out for a late Father’s Day lunch at A&W Residents at Andrews of Charlottetown have been keeping on top of their gardening Nancy Bourque is one of Charlottetown’s most avid gardeners “I love watching the blooms come I like to see them grow and mature,” Nancy said “
S U M M E R F U N
A N D R E W S O F S U M M E R S I D E
Andrews of Summerside residents enjoyed a bus trip to Cape Egmont to check out the lighthouse this month They also took part in a strawberry social, featuring tasty treats, fun decor and socializing
V I S I T I N G T H E L A V E N D E R F A R M
A N D R E W S O F S T R A T F O R D
Andrews of Stratford residents had the opportunity to visit the Island Lavender Distillery It was a great outing, with lots to see and do The hosts and owners, Paul and Trisha, treated the residents so well with presentations on lavender, a tour of the fields, delicious lavender lemonade Likewise, each resident created a sachet with direction from Trisha under a beautiful tent
Helen Baker
Andrews of Summerside
Helen was born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire in Scotland in 1940.
Her father was a fishery officer and her mother was a homemaker.
Helen worked as an RN in the early part of her life She also enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a nursing sister. In that role she worked as a midwife in remote parts of Canada. “You got a great career when you were in the air force. Because you were well paid, you were medically taken care of and you travelled. I travelled all over Canada and the States.” She also travelled to Europe, the Mediterranean.
She met her husband Gary Baker while working at CFB Summerside The two were married for nearly 40 years and had three children.
Her perfect meal would be: potatoes, vegetables and salmon.
Her favourite book is “Sarum” The book is a historical fiction detailing 10,000 years of the Salisbury area in the U.K.
Her favourite movie is “As Good as It Gets.”
Helen believes her greatest accomplishment was being a mother “Having a career is one thing but being a mother is the most important thing to me. ”
Roberta Smith
Andrews of Park West
Roberta was born in Regina, Sask in 1937
Her mother was a homemaker and her father worked with the CN Railway Company
Roberta met her husband James Smith in 1958 on a blind date. The two were married from 1962 to 2013 when James passed away. The two had two daughters.
Roberta initially worked as a nurse but then after having children upgraded her skills and worked as a certified infection control officer with the QEH
Roberta was also a founding member of AIDS PEI in the 1980's.“There was a great deal of fear and bad information and I felt very strongly about that so I got the right information and went around the province speaking to groups about HIV and how it is transmitted and not transmitted.”
In addition to her work as a nurse, involvement with AIDS PEI, she was also involved with the gay community in P.E.I., Girl Guide of Canada, Holland College and ran a Grade 9 sex education program for the Department of Education.
Her ideal meal is: a hot chicken sandwich and fries with gravy
Her favourite book is “Heidi.” It was a book she loved as a child. Her favourite movies are musicals.“The Sound of Music” is one that stands out.
She considers her life’s greatest achievement as spreading the word about love, life, sex “I really do feel that I did do some good in opening a lot of doors and opening a lot of minds for people to open up and think about things.”
We
asked. . .
As we enter the dog days of summer, we asked our residents what they enjoy most about this time of year. Here’s what they had to say!
The weather. The activities And I like it in here. It’s lovely. We went up west last week sometime. It was a great day. I enjoyed getting out, I love getting out.
Lorna Taylor
Sail boat racing. It was the peace and quiet. There’s a little work to it.
Kent Shaw
Going out with my niece and nephews Jim Gallant
Sitting outside and walking outside I often go to the waterfront here If there is a tour (resident outing) here I usually go Gonda Visser
I like sunshine and I like being out on the deck. I like having my granddaughter home from Alberta for the summer and BBQ. I like hotdogs. I use sweet relish Elayne Morrison
The heat I’ve always loved the heat. We lived in Stanley Bridge. There’s lot of swimming and boating.
Eileen Douglas
Any activities going on, entertainment, getting outside and enjoying the weather. I was a beach person. I grew up in Souris.
Ann Aitken
I used to enjoy going to the beach. I enjoyed going camping with my kids. It was fantastic Went up and went to KOA in Cornwall. I got hit by lightning there
Brian MacDonald
Getting outside and sometimes enjoying the sun, sometimes going for long walks and sometimes when I’m out in Rustico I’ll go to the beach. I’m from Rustico
Deborah Gallant
Family returning to the Island. That’s the most important thing I like the weather. It’s not cold I love it
Sandra Cullen
We asked. . .
The heat. It keeps me warm. You don’t have to be freezing. I used to like the beach. I’ve been at all kinds of beaches. I used to swim for hours.
Rita Wilson
The outside. Gardening. I used to be a lifeguard. I like being outside. But gardening has been my love for quite a while.
Nancy Bourque
I love summer. It’s nice. You can go walking. You can sit outside. Fresh air. I love summer.
Lucie MacDonald
I just love the warmth of summer, the fresh air and getting out. I’ve always walked. I like to get out by myself and walk and meditate.
Marjorie Walker
Are you an artist or a creative person interested in showcasing your work? Talk to your activity director to sign up. Show is planned for September. Date to be announced.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR: KNITTERS, GLASS WORKERS, WOOD WORKERS SKETCH ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, QUILTERS, PAINTERS & ANY OTHER VISUAL ARTISTS.
100% Happiness Guarantee
Should you not be happy for any reason during your first month at Andrews, we will refund yourmoney (private pay amounts only) and help you move back home.
Community and Nursing Care Decision Guide
A comprehensive guide to help you select a community care or nursing home on Prince Edward Island Some topics covered in this guide:
How to navigate the senior care system on PEI (pg 4)
How to choose a community care or nursing home home (pg 11)
How to have the talk with your loved one (pg 28)
Home evaluation checklists (pgs 13 and 24)
Selling your home (pg 45)
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