Andrews Tribune

STRONG SHOW OF SUPPORT

This month we have a simple hamburger mac & cheese recipe from resident Jessie Jay. | p. 4-5

Andrews of Parkhill Care Supervisor Carrie Gallant walks with resident Mary Ratelle, who is soon turning 103, during Parkhill's annual Alzheimer's fundraising walk. Andrews and ProTem raised $13,388 for the Alzheimer Society this year, with ProTem continuing to accept donations until June 6. See photos from all our homes on pages 3-4.

UPDATE FROM ANDREWS

Thank you to everyone who supported the Andrews Rockstars in the Alzheimer's Walk this past month or donated during our walk at one of our homes. Your donations will go a long way toward helping people living with a diagnosis as well as their loved ones and families who care for them

Looking forward this month, we have lots planned for our residents We will be celebrating Father's Day, Andrews of Stratford is marking a special anniversary with a lobster dinner and our Summerside home will begin work sewing sensory aprons for residents in long-term care.

We are also excited to begin e-cycling sessions for our residents at Andrews of Stratford, thanks to a pilot project with Cycling without Age and Bike Friendly Communities Prince Edward Island We hope to eventually expand this program to our other homes

Wishing you all a happy June and happy early Father's Day!

Sincerely,

Andrews Senior Care

Team member Laura MacArthur, an LPN, and resident Anna Doucette share a laugh while walking to lunch at Andrews of Summerside

A C T I V E A T A N D R E W S

Summerside's walk team poses for a photo during their in-house fundraiser. Pictured left to right front are: Helen White, Norma Paynter, Annelize Malan, Alton Ramsay and Tina Richard. Right to left back are: Kim Jay, Laura MacArthur, Rachael Handley and Joan DeNoon, Marg Arsenault, Emmah O'Neil and Valerie Waite.

Joan DeNoon shows off her blue during Summerside's in-house fundraiser walk for the Alzheimer's Society.

Andrews of Parkhill team member Emme Koebrich smiles while enjoying an ice cream sandwich during Parkhill's fundraiser walk.

Andrews of Summerside residents Valerie Waite and Doris DeWolfe lead the pack through the halls.

Andrews of Parkhill resident Dolly DesRoches smiles while watching others complete the walk around the property as part of Parkhill's in-house fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society.

Andrews of Parkhill resident Jim Lockert shows his team spirit during Parkhill's annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer's Society.

Andrews of Parkhill Program Coordinator Barb Pye laughs while chatting with residents during Parkhill's annual fundraising walk for the Alzheimer's Society.

ProTem resident Sharon Lewis smiles while chatting with program coordinator Amanda Shea following the home's mini-walk fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society on May 24.

Andrews of Stratford team members pose for a photo after their house-walk. Pictured left to right are Reg Tabucan, Kendal Wright, Schubert Kaur, Kat Fairbairn, Roxanne Thibodeau, Crystal DesRoches and Colleen Felts and, in the front row, Jessica Mills and Sharon Woods- Bryenton.

ProTem program coordinator Amanda Shea smiles while cutting the cake following ProTem's in-house walk.

Andrews of Stratford resident Evelyn Rafuse makes her way down the hall during Stratford's in-house fundraiser walk.

Andrews of Stratford resident Wanda Ings smiles during the fundraiser walk for the Alzheimer's Society.

ANDREWS COOKBOOK

H A M B U R G E R M A C & C H E E S E

In every family there's that one dish that mom or dad makes better than anyone else in the world Maybe it's dad's chili recipe, or mom ' s secret to perfect ginger snap cookies These dishes and desserts become family legend, favourites at holiday parties, birthdays or family dinners The recipes are often passed down through generations and become a part of a family's story We wanted to share those stories Every month we feature a different recipe submitted by one of our residents.

This month our Resident Recipe series features comfort food classic - hamburger macaroni and cheese This simple, but delicious recipe, was submitted by Andrews of Summerside resident Jessie Jay

Hamburger Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

One 375g box of macaroni

2 lbs of hamburger

1 onion

1 red pepper

1 green pepper

1 can regular tomato soup

2 cans tomoto soup with basil and oregano

1 cup of cubed cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook macaroni per instructions listed on box.

Fry hamburger, diced onion and red and green peppers Season wil salt and pepper

Once hamburger, onion and peppers are cooked, add soup and cheese and combine with pasta in a medium casserole dish

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 35 minutes

Photos by Nathan Rochford. Macaroni dish prepared by Andrews' culinary team.

Andrews of Summerside resident Jessie Jay.

'Back on the trails'

E-bike pilot project gives Andrews residents chance to cycle again

Andrews of Stratford resident Phyllis MacDonald first started cycling in her 60s. At the time, she was newly retired and looking for something to fill her days. She joined a cycling group and began spending her weekends traversing the Confederation Trail

Eventually, cycling became a shared pastime with her grandson Zachary The two would bike the entirety of the Confederation Trail in increments, meeting each week where they’d left off previously and moving on from there.

During the peak of her cycling years, Phyllis completed the trail five times.

Since moving into Andrews Senior Care she assumed her trail days were over, instead exercising on one of the home’s stationary bikes three days a week

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Sharon Woods-Bryenton on the electric trishaw.

However, Phyllis is back on the road, thanks to a pilot project between Andrews Senior Care, Cycling without Age and Bike Friendly Communities Prince Edward Island

Through this partnership, Andrews acquired an electric trishaw, a three-wheeled bike that allows seniors and people with mobility issues to experience cycling with the help of a trained pilot The bike includes a large enclosed seat with safety straps where the senior can sit while the pilot handles the peddling and navigation.

“Being a cyclist myself and knowing how much I enjoy the Confederation Trail and cycling around P.E.I., I would be out cycling and thinking ‘how can I get this resident (Phyllis) back on the trails,’” said Andrews of Stratford program coordinator Sharon WoodsBryenton “That was in my mind for years ”

Now, after a more than three-year process, Sharon is finally able to start taking residents out for rides starting this month

“Every resident here has had a bicycle or their family had a bicycle and they all loved to cycle,” Sharon said “As we age, our mobility changes Cycling can be very difficult for a senior to do Getting this trishaw, we can get them out like they’re cycling again They’ll feel the breeze, they’ll see the sights. I think (the benefits) are going to be immeasurable.”

Phyllis, who rode the bike for the first time on May 30, agreed.

“It was grand," she said of the experience "It will be an adventure You don’t get too many adventures at my age ”

While residents are eager to start, pilots are required to undergo considerable training on how to ride the trishaw safely

“Pilots will have inspection sheets to go through every time to make sure the bike is safe before even getting on to ride and they will be taught to ride this properly,” said Sharon “It is an electric bike, so (pilots) will have to learn the different speeds and features (unique to this bike) to keep it safe ”

Currently there are five volunteer pilots, however Sharon expects to see that grow.

“I think the community is going to be really happy to see the seniors out riding,” she said “I think we ’ re going to get more volunteers I think seniors in the community are going to love to see it Eventually I hope we can get more of these trishaws in our community in Stratford, in Charlottetown and more of (Andrews) Community Care and Long-term Care homes It’s a wonderful way to get our seniors back out in the summer Not just for walks or a drive but an actual bike ride again ”

Phyllis and Sharon on the front of the trishaw ahead of the inaugural ride on May 30.

ABOVE & BEYOND

Barb is a dedicated team member, always going the extra mile to keep our residents happy and engaged She’s always willing to help when needed and is amazing at organization events at Andrews of Parkhill We are fortunate to have her as part of the Parkhill family Barb began working as program coordinator at Parkhill in 2013 Prior to joining, she worked as a server and assistant manager of the Zeller’s diner

Her career at Parkhill was only supposed to be short term

“I came for two, stayed for 10,” she said “This place, I can’t explain it I don’t say ‘I come to work,’ I get to come here every day It’s not a job It’s so rewarding

I can get a smile, if I can make one person smile, it makes my day ”

When she’s not at work, Barb enjoys gardening, knitting, crocheting and spending time with her husband

Our Above and Beyond winner for May is Amalu

Shaji

Amalu is a dedicated team member, always willing to go the extra mile for our residents and her coworkers She’s pleasant, kind, professional and just a delight to work with We are fortunate to have her at Andrews of Summerside

Amalu started working as an RCW at Andrews in 2021. Prior to joining, she works for three years as an RN in her homecountry of India

For her, the best part of her day is spending time with the residents

“They are really sweet,” she said “They’re very welcoming. Andrews is a really nice place to work ”

In her spare time, Amalu enjoys going for walks and reading She’s currently reading “A Woman of Substance” by Barbara

Taylor Bradford

Our Above and Beyond winner for May is Cheryl Chaisson.

Cheryl is a hard-working, dedicated team member We are fortunate to have her at Andrews of Charlottetown.

Cheryl started working as a housekeeper at Andrews in September, 2022 Prior to joining, she worked in a similar role at another senior care home in the province

While she’s always busy keeping our home as tidy as possible, she finds time to chat with the residents

“I enjoy talking with seniors,” she said. “They have a lot to offer ” She added, she’s always been to senior care and finds the work rewarding

“I get to see the seniors every day,” she said Outside of work, Cheryl keeps busy spending time with her three grandkids, aged seven, five and two.

winner for May is Marina Patey.

Marina is an excellent team member, providing great care to our residents and sparking joy around everyone she works with.

Marina started working as an LPN at Andrews of Stratford in July 2022

Prior to joining our team, she worked in a similar role at a hospice in Ontario To date, she has 11 years of nursing experience

Like many of our care staff, Marina has developed a special bond with the residents.

“They’re like an extension of my family,” she said “I worry about them when I’m not here That’s how I feel.”

In her spare time, Marina enjoys visiting P E I ’ s beaches Her favourite is Greenwich

needed He s organized, professional and, most importantly, a pleasure to work with Anurag started working in administrative support at Andrews of Park West two month ago. Prior to joining us, he worked as a technician at Best Buy He is a graduate of St Lawrence College’s business administration program

While he’s only been in the role a short time, he’s enjoying being a part of the Andrews family “The best part of my day is my team members,” he said

Outside of work, Anurag enjoys spending time with his family, going for walks and dining out His favourite restaurant is Taste of India

Every month our team and residents recognize one team member for showing exceptional care

Parkhill Summerside

Charlottetown

Stratford Park West

GAMES

Sudoku

The object of the puzzle is to fill the remaining squares, using all the numbers 1–9 exactly once in each row, column, and the nine 3 × 3 subgrids

Community Cash 50/50

Weekly 50/50 draw in support of support not for profit groups including Murphy s Pharmacies Community Centre and the Holland College Athletics Department Anyone can play for just $2/week

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)

Should you not be happy for any reason during your first month at Andrews, we will refund your money (private pay amounts only) and help you move back home.

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