Check out the rest of our photos from Andrews of Summerside’s 25 year anniversary! | p 3
Check out this month's Above and Beyond winner | p 10
anniversary celebration on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
began operating in January 2000. More photos inside
DANCING AND GAME DAYS
RESIDENT RECIPES
PET THERAPY
Check out Summerside’s winter prom and photos from other activities this month | p 4-6 RESIDENT LOVEBIRDS
This month we feature a decadent butter tart recipe from resident Evelyn Rafuse | p 4-5
Spending time with animals proven to benefit seniors and people living with dementia | p 6-7
Check out our residents’ Valentine photos | p. 7-9
Director of Care Kim Jay helps 104-year-old Verna Phillips cut the cake at Andrews of Summerside's 25th
Verna is Andrews of Summerside's oldest resident.
of Summerside
A COMBINED EFFORT
"If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." - Henry Ford
This is an excellent insight by industrialist Henry Ford When everyone is working from the same page, playing off each other’s strengths, there’s no limit to what they can achieve
At Andrews, I see this play out time and again Events like Summerside’s Light Up Our Lives, the recent winter prom put on for residents and the inter-home pizza party for men ’ s groups are examples of team members from different departments working together and making something special happen
But it’s not confined to activities The hard work all our homes have put into fire safety is another great example of the power of team work Our ability to pull together as a team gives us a dynamic edge when tackling any task
One of our biggest team projects this year will again be preparing for Accreditation Cathy Fischer recently joined our team as Manager of Special Projects Cathy has an extensive background in nursing and has experience managing and implementing Accreditation policies with Health P E I She will be instrumental in advising us on our strengths and where we need to improve We are very happy to have her on our team
ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Unfortunately, bowling had to be cancelled this past month due to weather. However, our social committee is planning a sleigh ride this month. For anyone interested in attending, visit our Rockstar Facebook page for more information.
I hope everyone had a good first month of the new year and wish you all a happy Islander Day, Family Day (for our ProTem team) and Valentine’s Day!
Sincerely,
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Andrews of Summerside celebrated 25 years of caring for Islanders on January 17. The home initially opened in January 2000. Residents, current and former staff as well as former residents’ families were invited to take part in the festivities. It was a wonderful afternoon.
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Andrews of Summerside residents were treated to a special prom night, courtesy of Three Oaks High School. TOSH students got dressed up and danced the night away with our residents.
F U N A N D G A M E S
Resident at Andrews of Stratford had fun playing games with Grade 6 students from Stratford Elementary. Students spent their morning playing cards, Jenga, checkers and even learning crib! Intergenerational experiences like this are so important and are a great way to connect with the community!
V A L E N T I N E C O U P L E S
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we asked resident couples as well as residents and their spouses, what they appreciate most about each other. Here’s what they had to say:
Ron Burnell & Jean Proffitt - Andrews of Parkhill
“She’s very lovey-dovey.” – Ron “He has a caring personality. Good looks.” – Jean
& Mary
“What I appreciate most is all the years we spent together. Her smile, her looks of course, just everything about her.” – Bert
Roger & Lorraine Arsenault (Married 64 years) - Andrews of Summerside
“Sixty-four years and I don’t think we went to bed one night where we
Fred & Arlene Gallant (Married 70 years)Andrews of Summerside
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Wilcox (Married 61 years) - Andrews of Summerside
David and Iris Rogers (Married 64 years) – Andrews of Stratford “His continuing sense of humour.” – Iris “Everything.” – David
Anita and Ivan Morrison (Married 63 years) – Andrews of Stratford
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Mike Perry & Shirley Gallant - Andrews of Parkhill
He’s a handsome son of a gun.” - Shirley “She’s good. She’s well proportioned.” - Mike
Charles & Erma Palmer (Married 70 years) - Andrews of Parkhill
He was always good to the children.” – Erma “She’s perfect for me.” – Charles
James & Brenda Burrell (Married 42 years)Andrews of Summerside
His sense of humour. Just his loving ways.” - Brenda “Her cooking. I taught her how to cook.” – James
David & Diane Hamilton (Married 64 years) - Andrews of Summerside
“She’s always been very caring and always puts others before herself. We have been married for 64 years.” – David
John and Anne Cameron – (Married 69 years)Andrews of Park West “We have an interesting and happy life together.” - Anne
Carl & Toice Millar (Married 59 years) - Andrews of Summerside
Her patience and understanding.” – Carl “He’s dependable.” – Toice
Clyde and Jeanette Pirkey (Married 61 years)Andrews of Stratford “She puts up with me.” - Clyde “How much he loved and supported me in our move to Andrews. I wouldn’t have done it without him.” - Jeanette
Sheldon and Ruth MacNevin (Married 67 years) – Andrews of Park West “She was the perfect wife as far as I’m concerned. No matter what I tried, she was always there.” – Sheldon “He was kind enough to hang on to me.” - Ruth
GETTING TO KN CATHY FISCHER
Cathy Fischer recently joined our team as Manager of Special Projects
Cathy will be helping us on our journey toward accreditation by reviewing policies, Accreditation Canada criteria and advising on how to ensure we reach the required standards
“It’s just an opportunity for me to share my experience, my knowledge that I’ve gained over the years and just to help if there are improvements that can be made and to highlight what’s being done well,” Cathy said
Cathy comes to us with decades of experience She is a graduate of Conestoga College and has been working as an RN since 1984 Throughout her career she’s worked in various roles, including 12 years in acute care as well as supervisory and management positions She’s worked in long-term care since 1997
We are thrilled to have Cathy as part of our Andrews team and look forward to working together toward our shared goal!
‘I found great treasures in it’
Art therapy and craft classes beneficial for seniors and people living with dementia
Andrews of Stratford resident Sarah MacQuarrie started painting after she had her first child and kept it up for most of her adult life.
“I found great treasures in it,” she said.
Now retired, Sarah doesn’t paint like she used to but instead finds creative release in art classes led by activity director Sharon Woods-Bryenton
“It gives me something to do,” Sarah said “I continue painting, in a sense, but I like to see little things come alive ”
Sarah is far from the only resident who feels this way Residents at all our Andrews and ProTem Memory Care homes find comfort, purpose and belonging in the art therapy classes provided
“Doing something creative can help boost mental health by stimulating different parts of the brain and provide a sense of accomplishment and improve self-esteem,” said Annelize Malan, activity director at Andrews of Summerside
Annelize organizes multiple art and craft projects a month and tries to mix up different mediums to keep residents interested
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Sarah MacQuarrie poses for a photo in front of some of her paintings at her room at Andrews of Stratford.
Annelize Malan instructs residents during a crafting class at Andrews of Summerside.
Komalpreet, activity assistant at Andrews of Summerside, helps residents during a recent craft class.
“Arts and crafts are not just painting a picture, but can be anything from knitting, sewing, painting to coloring,” she said. Most recently, residents worked on creating snowflakes using Q-tips and glue.
Andrews of Summerside resident Adele Gardiner was a professional quilter who ran a successful business selling quilts around the world She’s now a regular at art classes, always willing to try something new or challenge her skills
“I’ve done crafts all my life and I’m always looking for new ideas,” she said
Adele added, the social aspect of art classes is another positive
“I enjoy getting together with all these people,” she said
For Beulah Waite, who also lives at Andrews of Summerside, the classes are a great form of mental stimulation “You got to keep your mind working,” she said
The benefits for people living with dementia can be even more profound A report published in December in Scientific American showed working on an art project can lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels, improve cognition, sleep and mood
“There’s definitely a relaxation component,” said Adrienne Lacroix, activity director at our dementia care homes in Moncton “The after-effects are very beneficial ”
In addition to improvement in mood and overall sense of well-being, the art classes also provide a sense of accomplishment “They feel so proud,” Adrienne said “Just seeing that sense of pride is fantastic ”
Adrienne’s program focuses on learning about an artist first, then showing a documentary on the artwork and then providing an opportunity for the residents to express themselves. She plays classical or relaxing music and emphasizes the creative journey over the end result.
“We have residents who have their masters in art or were artists themselves,” she said. “But even residents who have no art background thoroughly enjoy it.”
Art and craft classes are a part of regular activity programming at all our P.E.I. senior care homes as well as our dementia care homes in Moncton. To see more about what each home has planned this month visit www.andrewsseniorcare.com or www.protem.ca.
ABOVE & BEYOND JANUARY WINNERS
JALENE GREENLAW : SUMMERSIDE JOINED IN 2016
Jalene was recognized for going above and beyond
Our Above and Beyond winner for January is Jalene Greenlaw
Jalene is a dedicated team member, always willing to help fellow team members, offer advice and coaching She’s amazing with our residents and always goes the extra mile to make sure they feel special She’s one of a kind and we are fortunate to have her at Andrews of Summerside
Jalene started working as a caregiver at Andrews of Summerside in 2016 Jalene’s relationship with her grandparents inspired her to go into caregiving She’s passionate about her work and has built a great rapport with the residents over the years
For her, the most rewarding part of her job is the relationships
“The most rewarding part of the job is all the different relationships you build with different people,” she said “They’ve seen me from when I first started as a young girl to being pregnant both times, my kids being born, to now watching them grow up. It’s all those different types of relationships Not only for me but for my kids and family members too ”
OUR OTHER HOMES
When she’s not at work, Jalene enjoys relaxing with her two kids
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Paula Paynter : Parkhill
Irish Bawag : Park West
Teena George
Stratford
Are You Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed?
Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program through Lifeworks This program is available 24/7 online or over the phone and services to help you with work, family, health, money, and life The following is information on how you can access the program:
Toll-free support line: 1-877-207-8833
TTY: 1-877-371-9978
Through their website login.lifeworks.com
Username: murphy
Password: eap
Are you, a friend or family member looking to buy or sell a property?
You could earn up to $250. Read below to learn how.
We are pleased to offer a new Referral Program between Provincial Realty and Andrews Senior Care The Referral Program will work as follows:
Each employee that retains a Provincial Realty real estate advisor, or refers a friend or family member who uses their service for selling or purchasing properties over $150,000 will receive a gift card as a token of our appreciation
For more information, please contact Provincial Realty at 902 892 2266 or email us directly office@provincialrealty ca
Jessica Gauthier Human Resources Advisor hr@andrewsseniorcare com 902-368-8520
If you have any questions for our HR team about benefits, ADP support, Immigration Program support or any other questions please contact me
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE BENEFITS
Paid vacation time starting at 4% per year (Approximately 2 weeks)
Health and dental coverage, of which we cover 50% of the costs
A pension plan where we match your contributions of up to 4% of your salary annually
A fitness subsidy of up to $250 annually
Discounts with local companies, including pharmacies, home heating oil providers and restaurants
