UPDATE FROM ANDREWS
Dear family members and friends of Andrews Senior Care,
We had a great April at our homes
We celebrated Easter, enjoyed special meals, did our own spin on “Burger Love” for our residents. We also enjoyed wonderful performances by the Young at Heart Theatre (who performs for us every spring), tried drum fitness, hosted a Victorian Tea and started gardening!
This month we will celebrate Mother’s Day, go on a scenic drive to see the tulips, enjoy special meals and raise money for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s
As you may know, Andrews homes across the Island raise money throughout May for the Alzheimer’s Society of P.E.I. Any donations made via our fundraising team the Andrews Rockstars is matched dollarfor-dollar by Andrews. Our homes also host their own walks throughout May for residents to take part in.
Wishing you a great May, a happy Mother’s Day and a safe and relaxing Victoria Day weekend
Sincerely,
Andrews Senior Care
Every spring, our homes do their own celebration of all things burger for our residents. Our chefs and culinary teams work together to craft special burgers, sides and a fun dessert for our residents to enjoy This year ’ s burgers were amazing!
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A N D R E W S O F S U M M E R S I D E
Andrews of Summerside recently started drum exercise! The class is part of Summerside’s ongoing fitness program and takes place every Monday Residents use drum sticks, beach balls and buckets and follow along with activity director Annelize as she leads them through a series of songs It’s a great way to get in some extra movement while incorporating music and in a group setting Residents are really enjoying it.
Y O U N G A T H E A R T
The performers from Young at Heart Theatre were back at Andrews again this year with an all new show titled “Fascinating Ladies of Country ” The performance was a musical revue showcasing country hits from performers like The Dixie Chicks, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker and many more Thank you to Olivia Blacquiere, Stephanie Ross and Haley Zavo for the wonderful shows they put on for our residents at Andrews of Charlottetown, Summerside and Stratford!
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A N D R E W S O F C H A R L O T T E T O W N
Spring is finally here and that means many of our residents have been busy getting plants ready for our gardens. Residents at Andrews of Charlottetown started in mid-April prepping flowers, veggies and herbs for the growing season Our residents love taking part in the gardening process every year It’s a great way to socialize and spend some time outdoors!
Andrews of Park West resident Brenda Pineau has a special connection to Andrews Senior Care – one that goes all the way back to the 1980’s.
Brenda, now 75, started working as an RCW at the original Andrews home on Brighton Road In those days Andrews was owned and operated by found Doreen Andrews and her brother Errol
Brenda remembers those days fondly.
“It wasn’t much different than now, ” she said “It was nice All the residents we had, they were very nice and they were happy there I enjoyed it very, very much ”
Brenda worked at the home for five years and got to experience doing a variety of tasks. “We did all the cooking and the laundry,” she said “We did everything ”
Brenda eventually went on to work as an RCW at other senior care homes However, four decades later, she is back at Andrews, this time as a resident and only a short 15-minute walk from the original home on Brighton Road
“It feels different,” she said “I never thought I’d be back It was pretty neat, it was ”
Pictured above are interiors of the original Andrews home on Brighton Road in Charlottetown in 1986
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In celebration of Mother’s Day, we asked our resident moms what they enjoyed/found most rewarding about raising children.
I enjoyed it. I love my kids I was a single-parent from the time my youngest was twoyears-old. They’re there for me and I’m there for them. My kids mean everything.
Brenda Pineau
I found it really good Taking them for walks in the woods sometimes They loved to go for ice cream. They were good girls Deborah Gallant
One of my happiest moments is when the phone rings and I answer the call “Hi, Mom.”
(Referring to raising five children under 6) People would ask me, do I work, and I would say “I sure do.” Dot MacIver
It’s a lifetime thing to be a mom I can be very grateful. My kids have been wonderful. The kids were easy. I really enjoyed having my three children. Gerda Klein
Every day was a new experience You just didn’t know what was coming (I enjoyed) watching them and their experiences
Margaret Sherren
The smiles when they’re babies and the hugs when they get a little older Enjoying them learn, develop Norma Paynter
They were good girls. We were always with the family doing family things. Beach. Cottage All that stuff. They loved it. Still do today. Patricia Shephard
I enjoyed it thoroughly. Most rewarding I think was the fact that they appreciated the things that I did Roberta Smith
Just bringing up your children. I loved it. I had two daughters and a son. We had a wonderful life together. Ruth Hooper
I had two children and a number of grandchildren. I enjoyed seeing them grow up. Having a lot of fun with them.
- Veronica MacDermid
Do You Have Any Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to book a tour please contact our Senior Living Advisor
Ph: 902.894.5896
Email: info@andrewsseniorcare.com
100% Happiness Guarantee
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.
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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