The Winter Foundation Report

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the

FOUNDATION

report

Winter 2020

in this issue: MESSAGE FROM PROVIDENCE CARE’S PRESIDENT AND CEO Page 2

EVERY GIFT GOES A LONG WAY Page 4

DONATIONS KEEP SPIRITS UP AT PROVIDENCE MANOR Page 6

Henderson Foundation Funds Groundbreaking Research Earlier this year, the William James Henderson Foundation made a transformational gift to Providence Care Hospital (PCH). The donation secured a two-year commitment to take part in a groundbreaking study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The study is testing the effectiveness of existing interventions for symptoms of dementia, primarily agitation and aggression. The project, which takes place in the Seniors Mental Health (SMH) unit at PCH, presents a unique opportunity to integrate evidencebased research from CAMH into practice. It also provides education to all staff and families involved and creates a platform to evaluate new treatment protocols and conduct further research.

“Without this amazing donation, we simply wouldn’t have been able to launch this research,” says Janine Mels-Dyer, Senior Director, Mental Health and Specialized Geriatrics. “So, the impact of the donation has been truly significant. It has given life to this exciting opportunity.” The vision is to enable patients to return home, or to their long-term care facility, in a more peaceful and satisfied state. A reduction in agitation and anxiety for these patients will help to improve their quality of life, dramatically reduce inpatient stays and use of medication, and stabilize them for the transition back to home or long-term care. It will also help to relieve stress for caregivers and family members. Continued on page 2...


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