ProTem Tribune

A STRONG SHOW OF SUPPORT

Resident Sharon Lewis smiles while chatting with program coordinator Amanda Shea following our mini-walk fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society on May 24. So far, ProTem has raised close to $5,000 for the Alzheimer Society of N.B. The ProTem Memory Keepers will continue accepting donations until June 6. Click here to support our team. More photos on page 3.

ABOVE & BEYOND

ABOVE & BEYOND

Check out this month's Above and Beyond winner

Check out this month's Above and Beyond winner.

RESIDENT RECIPES

This month we feature a decadent butter tart recipe from resident Evelyn Rafuse | p. 4-5

'EVERYBODY IS SOCIAL'

Maintaining an active social life can help offset the risk of age-related depression | p. 6-7

'BACK ON THE TRAILS' E-bike pilot project gives Andrews residents chance to cycle again | p. 7-8

PET THERAPY

RESIDENT RECIPE

Spending time with animals proven to benefit seniors and people living with dementia | p. 6-7

This month we have a traditional Irish lamb recipe submitted by resident Jim Lockert. | p. 4-5

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

UPDATE FROM PROTEM

TANYA WEATHERBEE : FACILITIES COORDINATOR

Dear family members and friends of ProTem Memory Care,

MIHAELA CALIN : DIRECTOR OF CARE

Thank you to everyone who supported the ProTem Memory Keepers in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's.

With your help, we raised $4,900 throughout May We will continue to accept donations until June 6, after which all money raised will be presented to the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick Your donations will go a long way toward helping people living with a diagnosis as well as their families and loved ones who care for them

Looking ahead, we have a wonderful month planned for our residents We will be celebrating Father's Day with a car show, enjoying the warmer weather and spending time working on our garden

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

Sincerely,

Tanya & Mihaela

Resident Gracia Leblanc enjoys the sunshine during our mini-walk fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society.

Resident Glynn Wortman was decked out in blue from head to toe during our mini-walk fundraiser.

Resident Gracie O'Donnel enjoys a quiet moment in the backyard before the walk.

Program coordinator Amanda Shea smiles while cutting the cake following the walk.

Resident Nancy Cripton shades herself from the sun while waiting for the walk to start. I

Resident Noella Porier and her family pose for a photo while enjoying the sunshine in the backyard ahead of the walk.

Residents enjoyed spending some time outdoors during out Mother's Day

Residents celebrate Mother's Day with live music.

Tea. Pictured are: Doreen, Claudette, Gracie and Nancy.

Noella and Barb readying their letters from their pen pals at Frank L. Bowser Elementary School.

Residents and staff paint rocks for the garden path walk to get ready for the Alzheimer's walk (held on May 24).

Nancy reading her letter from her pen pal, Julia.

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

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

ANGIE ALCANTARA : PROTEM

Our Above and Beyond winner for May is Angie Alcantara

Angie is an amazing team member, always willing to go the extra mile for our residents. We are fortunate to have her.

JUNE

MOVIEMATINEE

AM–NEWS&VIEWS PM–WATERFLOWERS PM–JILL&JAXTHERAPY

DOGVISIT

AM–EXERCISE(CYCLING) PM–PLANTFLOWER BOXES/PLANTERS

AM–EXERCISE(FULLBODY) PM–MUSICWITHROY LEBLANC

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR AM–NEWS&VIEWS PM-EUCHARISTWITH CHARLIE PM–OUTINGWITHAMANDA

MOVIEMATINEE WATERFLOWERS

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR HAPPYFATHERSDAY

AM–EXERCISE (PARACHUTE) PM–WATERFLOWERS PM–SPADAY

AM–NEWS&VIEWS PM–MUSICWITH PETER&GARY NANCYSBIRTHDAY

AM–EXERCISE(WALK& ROLLINTHEGARDEN) PM-WATERFLOWERS PM–MUSICWITHLISE

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR

AM–NEWS&VIEWS PM–WATERFLOWERS PM–MUSICWITHTHE RELICS”

AM–EXERCISE (FULLBODY) PM–BINGO!

SPRINGINTOSUMMER! AM–NEWS&VIEWS PM-WATERFLOWERS PM–SUMMERSOCIALON THEPATIO

PM-EUCHARISTWITH CHARLIE (AMANDAAWAY) 29 30

FAITH&SPIRITUALHOUR FATHER’SDAYCARSHOW WATERFLOWERS MOVIEMATINEE WATERFLOWERS

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

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