ProTem Tribune November 2023

NOVEMBER 2023

PROTEM

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PLANTING SEASON

Resident Sharon Lewis shows off some of the tulip and daffodil bulbs she and other residents were planting in our back yard. We are excited to see the flowers in full bloom in the spring.

ABOVE & BEYOND ACTIVE AT PROTEM

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RESIDENT RECIPES A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

This month we feature a Residents why decadent buttershare tart recipe Remembrance is from resident EvelynDay Rafuse important them. | p. 4-5 | p.to 4-5

PET THERAPY ABOVE & BEYOND

Spending time with animals Lisa Pink is this month’s proven to benefit seniors Above and Beyond winner. and people living with | p. 8 dementia | p. 6-7

UPDATE FROM PROTEM

TANYA WEATHERBEE : FACILITIES COORDINATOR

MIHAELA CALIN : DIRECTOR OF CARE

Dear family members and friends of ProTem Memory Care, We had an amazing October at ProTem. We enjoyed time in the kitchen baking and cooking, music, seasonal crafts and time outdoors in the fresh air.

This month we will observe Remembrance Day, bake fresh bread and pies and begin decorating for the holidays.

It’s a time of year we always look forward to, We hope you had a great October and we wish you all the best in the month ahead.

Sincerely,

- Tanya & Mihaela

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ACTIVE AT PROTEM Willard and team member Sheron work on a puzzle together in the living room on a recent autumn afternoon.

Left: Carol works in the kitchen making scones during a recent afternoon of baking. Pictured beside her are fresh baked pies and below is team member Sheron prepping roles for baking.

Right: Sharon, Joyce and team member Lennah prepare cucumbers and other vegetables while making mustard pickles.

Lower right: Sharon, Eva and Carol had a blast during a recent trip to The Green Pig market.

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Andrews of Charlottetown resident Freda Pineau poses with a Remembrance Day quilt gifted to her by the Royal Canadian Legion in memory of her two husbands, who both served in the Second World War.

‘I’m proud to do it’ Residents share why Remembrance Day is important to them Remembrance Day is an especially important day for Andrews of Charlottetown resident Freda Pineau.

Both of Freda’s husbands (she remarried Arthur Pineau after her first husband Ferdinand Gallant died from complications with ALS) served in Europe in the Second World War, landing on Juno Beach during the D-Day Invasion in June, 1944.

Every year she makes the trip out to Rustico, her hometown and where both Arthur and Ferdinand grew up, for the Remembrance Day ceremony. She’s even had the honour of laying wreaths in memory of her husbands.

“I’m proud to do it,” she said.

Freda’s experience is not unique among residents at Andrews Senior Care. Many either served in the military or have family who did.

Peter Berners, a resident at Andrews of Stratford, served for two years in the British Occupation Zone in Germany after the Second World War. His time in the service left a lasting impression. At age 91 he still proudly wears the poppy every November 11.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 “It means a lot, to serve your country,” he said. “It’s a good feeling to have served.”

Jerry O’Rourke, a resident at our ProTem Memory Care home in Moncton, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force when he was 17 and served for a number of years.

Likewise, his father served in the Second World War and survived being onboard a naval ship when it went down in the Atlantic while transporting soldiers to Europe.

His years in the service and having grown up with a veteran for a father gave him a unique perspective on Remembrance Day. “I choke up a little bit,” he said.

For others, the day is more sombre.

Andrews of Summerside resident Doris DeWolfe’s father served in the First World War and her grandmother died during the German occupation of the British island of Jersey during the Second World War. Andrews of Stratford resident Peter Berners served in the British Occupation Zone in Germany after the Second World War.

For her, wearing the poppy on Remembrance Day is a reminder of the horrors of war.

“I wear it because I feel it signals that we all want to have peace,” she said.

Jane Pearce’s father served in both world wars while her brother served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Her father was tight-lipped about his time in Europe. The only detail he ever shared with her was that during the First World War he and his fellow soldiers were at one point forced to resort to eating horse meat.

ProTem resident Jerry O’Rourke served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Jane still remembers when her brother left for Europe.

Her father was already in the service when her brother was called back up. Her mother arranged for a neighbour to drive the whole family to Wood Islands, where her brother would catch the ferry to Nova Scotia before departing for Europe.

He was halfway across the Atlantic Ocean when news broke that the war was over.

Jane and her mother were thrilled.

“He was just a kid,” said Jane.

For Jane, Remembrance Day is filled with mixed emotions.

“In my father’s case, I think of what did he go through as a kid, 17 years of age,” she said. “We read things and they were marching and plowing through muck with the one pair of boots and socks, wondering would they ever get back. He did, thank God.” With Remembrance Day on a Saturday this year, Andrews Senior Care and ProTem

Jane Pearce’s father served in both world wars, while her brother served in the Second World War.

Memory Care homes will be holding ceremonies during the week prior. Dates for respective homes will be posted on the activity calendars.

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ANDREWS COOKBOOK FLORENCE’S DATE SQUARES

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 we feature a date square recipe from resident Florence McNally. This recipe is a favourite in Florence’s family. A family event or special occasion wasn’t complete without a pan of date squares fresh from the oven.

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Florence’s Date Squares

Ingredients This recipe is a favourite in Florence’s family. A family event or special occasion wasn’t complete without a pan of date squares fresh from the oven.

Crumble 1 ½cups flour 2 cups rolled oats ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 squares of softened margarine (½ cup each Blue Bonnett) Date mixture 1 cup brown sugar 2 packages of dates, separated ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions Combine date mixture and boil with ¾ cup of water.

Place ½ crumble mixture in greased 9x13 pan.

Add cooked date mixture.

Cover with remaining crumble mixture and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Photos by Nathan Rochford. Squares prepared by Andrews' culinary team.

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ABOVE & BEYOND OCTOBER WINNER

Lisa was recognized for going above and beyond.

Our Above and Beyond winner for October is Lisa Pink.

Lisa is a dedicated team member, always willing to go the extra mile for our residents. She’s a pleasure to work with and always puts a smile on her fellow team members’ faces. We are lucky to have her.

Lisa started working as an RCW at ProTem 11 years ago. Prior to joining our team, she worked as a counsellor with autistic children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and then later in home care.

It was her stint in home care that led her to ProTem. The woman she worked with developed Alzheimer’s and had to move into a care home. The woman’s daughter raved about ProTem and how it was the only care home she’d move her mother into. Lisa did some research, liked what she saw and applied for a job.

It was a decision she’s glad she made.

“The residents are fun,” she said. “You really see the smile on their face and they light up and you know you’ve connected. It doesn’t happen every day with Alzheimer’s but every once in a while, you say something you know they got it and you have a moment.”

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and watching movies. Her favourite movie currently is the film adaptation of Stephen King’s book “Doctor Sleep.”

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

LISA PINK : PROTEM JOINED IN 2012

Take a look at some of our activities planned for this month!

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AM - COFFEE CHATS

AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

AM - WALK & ROLL

AM - MORNING GARDEN STROLLS

PM - TRUE OR FALSE TRIVIA

PM - FAVORITE RECIPECOOKING IN THE KITCHEN

PM - HAPPY HOUR AND HORS D'OEUVRE

PM - MOVIE MATINEE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!

EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR

AM - WALK & ROLL

AM - MORNING GARDENSTOLLS

AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

AM - COFFEE CHATS

AM - MORNING PEDDLE AND STRETCH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVINA & BETTY!

PM - BINGO

PM - YOUTUBE TRIVIA QUESTIONS

PM - SPA DAY

READING OF FLANDERS FIELDS

PM - POPPY CRAFT

PM - MAKE YOUR OWN NACHOS FOR NATIONAL NACHO DAY

PM - MUSIC WITH PETER & GARY 2069

EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

REMEMBRANCE DAY

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AM- FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR

AM - COFFEE CHATS

AM - CHAIR YOGA

AM - NEWS & VIEWS

AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

AM - FUN & FITNESS 17

AM - CHAIR YOGA

PM - MAKE A CRAFT FOR A FRIEND FOR WORLD KINDESS DAY

PM - BEAN BAG TOSS OR BOWLING

PM - MUSIC WITH LISE 216615

PM - BUTTON CRAFT FOR NATIONAL BUTTON DAY

PM - BAKE BREAD FOR HOMEMADE BREAD DAY

PM -BAKING IN THE KITCHEN (DECORATE YOUR OWN CUPCAKE)

PM - MOVIE MATINEE

EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

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20 AM - TIMES &TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

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AM - MORNING GARDEN STROLLS

AM - CHAIR YOGA PM - MUSIC WITH JOHN FOSTER 77

PM - COOKIES & CROSSWORDS

PM - MUSIC WITH PETER & GARY 61

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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR

AM - MORNING GARDEN STROLLS

PM - BALLOON BALL

PM -" WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN" TRAVEL CHATS

PM - YOUTUBE RIDDLES & RHYMES

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AM - PEDDLE & STRETCH

AM - COFFEE CHATS

AM - WALK & ROLL

PM - SPA DAY

PM - YOUTUBE KARAOKE

PM - MOVIE MATINEE

EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE

AM - PEDDLE & STRETCH

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AM - FUN & FITNESS

PM - COMEDY CARE

PM - BAKE LEMON PIE FOR NATIONAL LEMON CREAM PIE DAY

AM - TIMES &TRANSCRIPT TOPICS

START DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS

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PM - CHRISTMAS CRAFT FINISH DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS

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