Seniors Week in Saskatchewan by Lori Kluge

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Tracking person-centred dementia care by Hilary Klassen of SP Creative Features Dementia care has reaped the benefits of a humanistic approach to treatment over the past decade or two. The late British psychologist Tom Kitwood’s application of Carl Roger’s person-centred psychology to aging populations with dementia in the UK has become a global movement. With increased aging populations, the incidence of dementia is rising. Pressure on health systems is anticipated to increase and solutions are needed. Person-centred dementia care is being applied in the majority of residences in Canada, according to Dr. Paulette Hunter, Assistant Professor of psychology at St. Thomas More College. Hunter conducts research on dementia care and became interested in the topic because her mom, a long term care nurse, sensitized her to look deeper for the causes of agitation among long term care residents with dementia. Roger’s approach to person-centredness emphasized empathy, transparency, and unconditional positive regard – in Hunter’s words, “having a really good understanding of, and respect for, the person you’re working with.” In adapting these ideas to residential dementia care, health professionals have focused on good relationships, residents’ unique personal identities, opportunities for meaningful roles, and a home-like environment of care. A special focus of Canadian programs has been in raising awareness that accommodating individual needs and preferences of residents improves wellbeing and prevents agitation in advanced dementia. But tracking the efficacy of personcentred dementia care is no easy feat. Hunter says there’s not a lot of science attached to the approach yet. “I think everybody resonates with the idea

Dr. Paulette Hunter, assistant professor of psychology at St. Thomas More College conducts research into person-centred dementia care. She presented at this Annual Knowledge Network in Rural and Remote Dementia Care Summit in Saskatoon last year. Photo: Debra Marshal Photography

of treating people respectfully, and acknowledging their personhood, their rights, their individuality, but we don’t know how to do this in the best possible way.” She believes research on personcentred care is important because little is known about the potential effects of numerous new programs on residents and staff alike. For example, if staff are asked to change the way they offer care, could this increase staff burnout? “There are a few studies now that say even though it’s a bit time-intensive to do this kind of problem solving or this extra level of programming or intervention with residents, it actually reduces staff burnout. I think that’s because they have a better grasp of residents’ individuality and are better able to meet their unique needs. So they there are seeing less of the troubling behaviour (such as frequent wandering or calling out) that can arise when residents with advanced dementia have unmet

needs,” says Hunter. Less is known about how it affects the residents, partly because person-centred care operates under many different names, like culture change, relationship-centred care, and individualized care. There are even a number of specific programs to promote person-centred care, such as the Gentle Persuasive Approach and P.I.E.C.E.S program, developed in Canada. Hunter is part of a team of researchers from the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan that are working on understanding quality of life for seniors in Saskatchewan from a number of angles. Hunter’s research has explored whether and how beliefs about personhood might impact dementia care and the effects of programs that promote person-centred care, as well as the contexts in which the programs are delivered. Her research suggests organizational factors (e.g. management support) are some of the

biggest contributors to person-centred care, and personal factors, including staff burnout and beliefs about personhood in dementia, also make a difference. The research team has just received a renewal of grant funding ($717,881) from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation for their work, and is beginning a series of 10 new studies. Hunter’s upcoming work will focus on the effects of Montessori-Based Interventions on long-term care residents’ mood and level of engagement, and whether these interventions can be successfully delivered by volunteer visitors. “There’s a big emphasis in the Montessori approach on the roles that residents have in their homes. For example, rather than having the staff deliver lunch, maybe a resident can have a role in setting the table.” Meaningful activities, environmental supports, physical environmental cues and maintaining mobility are also emphasized. More community support for people with dementia is needed too. In Bruges, Belgium, storefronts have decals in the window when staff have received education about dementia and are prepared to support shoppers with dementia. A taxi firm in Tavistock in the UK has been trained to recognize signs of dementia. Drivers also support regular customers with dementia by making sure they are paying the correct fare, checking on them if they seem to have forgotten an appointment, and so on. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, one in three seniors will die with some form of dementia. Dementia is still very much a mystery, but through person-centred care, we are moving away from a model of long-term care that made efficiency paramount toward a model that recognizes residents as community members who want to have meaningful roles and relationships.

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One of the perks of owning your own business is the freedom to decide when you want to pull the plug, throw in the towel, and call it a career – otherwise known as retire, and enjoy life in the ‘slow’ lane. Retirement was invented to address an over populated labour force. It came with some unabashed views of the elderly that might seem uncharitable now. The idea was to pay people to stop working, and retirement was ‘sold’ as playtime. Until recently, this idea has enjoyed considerable ‘buy-in.’ But today more people are living longer and attitudes around retirement are changing. Many live longer in their retirement than they worked in their careers and pension funds are stretched to the max. The age for pension entitlement is increasing to 67 or 70 in some countries. In addition, several recent studies, including one by Harvard Health, suggest that retirement may not be good for your health. Elwood Flynn, owner and manager of Elwood Flynn Ltd. has bypassed all these

Sixty-one years later and now in his mideighties, his love affair with fashion continues unabated and he still finds going to work a pleasure. “I’ve never got up in the morning and said, ‘Oh, do I have to go to work today.’ Take a shower, and put your shirt and tie on, make sure your shoes are polished and away you go.” He’s never been bit by the retirement bug. Elwood Flynn Ltd. exists “to set a man apart.” Flynn himself After 61 years in the menswear industry, Elwood Flynn, like is a man set apart and his menswear store, remains the embodiment of elegance has become a local icon. and class. Photo courtesy of Elwood Flynn He has every reason to remain engaged in considerations. ‘Bit by the fashion bug’ as a a business he loves. Flynn attributes his boy in high school, Flynn has come a long longevity in part to good health and good way from $12 a week as a starting wage. luck. “For one person to own and manage “I fell in love with the menswear business a store for that long I think is good luck and felt that someday there would be some and health. Still, we went through a lot of future there for me and I stuck with it,” different challenges, but most of them have says Flynn. been favourable,” says Flynn.

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The shop has been situated in various locations over the years, from Midtown Plaza, to Bayside to its current location in the Avenue Building. The ambience has always been marked by some extra pizzazz; a little extra character or interest for men’s wear. Flynn said the current location had a lot of nice features already in place, like the tin roof, hardwood floors, fireplaces and expansive staircase. “There’s a lot of character and I think it’s a nice setting for quality menswear.” There’s jazz too, one of Flynn’s long time loves, playing in the background. His tastes in jazz go to the greats like Duke Ellington. He’s a friend of Clark Terry who played with Ellington and Count Basie, and he attended Oscar Peterson’s 80th birthday party where he met Diana Krall who performed the birthday anthem. “I’m the luckiest guy in the world in terms of being able to hear the type of artists and the quality of the musicians I’ve seen in different places in the world. I’ve been to the Montreal jazz festival eight or nine times and other festivals as well.” Flynn has received the Festival Builder Award from the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. He doesn’t play an instrument but laughs, “I play a compact disc player pretty good.” Flynn says being involved in fashion keeps people younger. “You have to stay younger to appreciate what’s happening, you have to learn to change. Menswear isn’t quite as fast a cycle as women’s but it’s become very much like women’s apparel – the styles are always changing a bit. We like classic dress, but we like it with a twist, it’s got Retirement Residence to be an updated version.” 1817 Edmonton Ave Saskatoon, Sask. Flynn is a lifetime Rotarian and a Conveniently located across from the Co-op on 33rd St. & Ave. P. lifetime member of the Saskatoon Golf & Country Club and played “Providing the dignity you deserve, competitive hockey as a young the independence you want, man. and the support you need.” Elwood’s wife, Joan owned her You have the choice of Enriched Living or Intermediate Care own apparel shop for 15 years, and they also had “The Town Cobbler” INTERMEDIATE CARE HOME shoe store for 39 years. “I suppose Services Include: if Joan had better health, I would Nutritious Meals and Snacks Intermediate Medication Management be taking more time off and we’d Care Home Housekeeping and Laundry Service be doing more traveling. But we’re Prices Start at Resident and Family Support Services very lucky. We’ve been to most $2500 Foot Care places in the world.” Secure Environment 24 hour Staff Flynn hints at the need for an exit strategy, but says he would miss the ENRICHED LIVING business. Many customers become Full Kitchen in Each Suite friends, and some become very Common Areas for Socializing good friends. “I know of no other Enriched Living Services Include: Prices Start at: business that has such a wide scope Nutritious Meal Program 1 Bedroom Suite $1330 of people that you can have that Housekeeping and Linen Service 2 Bedroom Suite $1615 Wellness Clinic and Foot Care wonderful gift of friendship.” With Emergency Response System 61 years under his belt (and it’s a Heating, Water Chapel Service nice belt) his success and longevity Live In Caretaker is an inspiration. “I feel good. I seem to have pretty good energy For More Information Call (306) 978-3074 for my age. Someday it’s going to w w w.v illar oy al e. ca end, but I’m hoping not too soon.”

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Personal Care Homes and Home Care 739 Atton Cres 7

502 Paton Cres

Care home with a difference

Presenting ELITE One Of A Kind in The Province! BRAND NEW CARE HOME

• Imagine a personal care home providing level 2 care, and still BETTER THAN A HOME! • Ensuite washroom (all 15 rooms)

• Large living and dining area • Big rooms, each come with a 40 inch TV with double bed, night stand, dresser, arm chair, large mirror and closet • 24 Hr awake staff

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Villa Royale

The home that offers retirement living and much, much more. Licensed under Saskatchewan Health

For more information or to book a tour, Please call Sharon Meena R.N.-Facility Administrator at 306-445-6990 or email harwoodmanor@sasktel.net.

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by Hilary Klassen of SP Creative Features

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Everyone wants peace of mind in their own homes, and seniors can be particularly vulnerable to property crimes, break-ins or home invasions.

Harwood Manor • Independent Living • Assisted Living-Personal Care • Aging in Place-Advanced Levels of Care • Memory House-Dementia Care- wandering safety devices available • Respite Care

Monday, September 29, 2014

Luxury Stay: try on a retirement community

Elwood Flynn: icon and inspiration by Hilary Klassen of SP Creative Features

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Making Fairness Work for You “That is just not fair!” Have you ever found yourself saying that after you hung up the phone or walked away from a government office? If so, did you do something about it? You can. Here is one family’s story.* Clara and Marie’s Story Marie had just been released from hospital and she lived alone. Her sister Clara was worried and had SaskTel install a personal alarm system in Marie’s home. Marie would wear a necklace with an alarm button that she could push if she ever needed help. The problem was, Marie found the necklace uncomfortable, so Clara asked SaskTel to discontinue the service. SaskTel said they would only discontinue the service if the contract was bought out. Clara thought this was unfair and called Ombudsman Saskatchewan. Since Marie had indeed signed the contract for the service, it was reasonable to expect that there would be some cost for cancellation. At the same time, it did not seem fair that she would bear the entire cost for a service she wanted but could not use. Further conversations between the Ombudsman’s office and SaskTel brought about a compromise. Marie could replace the necklace alarm with a wristband alarm. If that did not work, SaskTel would discontinue the service and Marie would only have to pay 50 per cent of the contract buyout. Your Story If you think a government office is being unfair to you, it is often worthwhile to follow up. You may be able to change their decision, reach a compromise, or gain a better understanding of why they made the decision in the first place. Here are some steps you can take: Keep good records. Keep any receipts, invoices or other official documents related to the matter. Make note of what happened, who you talked to (first name), and when. If this information is needed later, you will have it. Keeping good records will help you present your information clearly when you talk to the government office. Appeal if you can. First, ask for a manager and explain the situation. If that doesn’t change anything, ask if there is an appeal process. Be sure to find out what kind of paperwork you need to make the appeal and whether there is a deadline. If you are having trouble finding out about the appeal process, you can call the Ombudsman’s office. They can help you understand your options and tell you who to contact for an appeal.

For an impartial third party, call the Ombudsman. If you have tried the appeals available and you think the results were unfair, contact the Saskatchewan Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly. He is not on anyone’s side; he is on the side of whatever is fair. He looks at complaints impartially and has the authority to access government files. The Ombudsman, or someone on his team, may investigate, negotiate, or mediate – whatever is appropriate to the complaint.

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Spotlight on Seniors The 15th Annual Spotlight on Seniors takes place on Tuesday, September 30 at TCU Place. Doors are open at 9:00 am to 3:00pm. Admission is $7.00 a person. Tickets can be purchased at the door and advance tickets can be purchased at 2 for $10.00 at Medicine Shoppes in Saskatoon and at the SCOA office. This includes coffee and cookies. Lunch is available for purchase at a nominal fee. SCOA (Saskatoon Council on Aging) launched the first Spotlight on Seniors in 1999 as part of the International Year of Older Persons and has grown to see more than 1000 visitors a year. This popular event provides an opportunity to educate older adults about products and services available to them in our community. There is also a full program of entertainment that will surely please the audience. This year there will be a Fashion Show brought back by popular demand and sponsored by Value Village. Since 2003 TCU Place has been a major partner in planning this event. We thank our many exhibitors, volunteers and sponsors who help to make Spotlight on Seniors a success. Our Sponsors are: Title Sponsor: The Medicine Shoppe Diamond Sponsor: Ministry of Health Platinum Sponsor: Sage Seniors Resources Gold Sponsor: All Seniors Care Silver Sponsors: Dakota Dunes, Dignity Memorial, CAA For more information check: www. Scoa.ca or (306) 652-2255

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