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September 2020
The
Messenger
415 River Street W. Tweed, ON. K0K 3J0, P. O. Box 200 www.moiraplace.com Telephone: 613-478-5524
Message from the Administrator
We’re seeing some promising numbers across the province for cases of
COVID-19, which we sincerely hope will continue. September will see
children returning to school and a bit more of normalcy entering our lives.
There have been no changes in direction from the provincial government /
Chief Medical Officer of Health since our August newsletter. In that
With our restricted newsletter we shared the good news that people can now visit their loved
visiting, we have had to ones outdoors without having to go for a COVID swab first; and that two
people can now visit a resident at one time. Visits indoors, whether those are
cancel entertainment and normal scheduled visits or visits by essential caregivers, still require a
large group programs. negative COVID-19 test in the previous 14 days.
Our hope is that
We will update you should there be any changes in policy from the provincial
this will not go on authorities, and you can find that kind of information through to the
for too much longer; following website that we’ve dedicated to information and updates: https://
however, we cannot aoninc.com/covid19-communications.php You can also access this website
through our Facebook page, so please click “Like” and it will be one of the
predict that and have first items that you see on our page.
put this on hold
for the time being. With all that has been going on with a global pandemic, we missed
acknowledging our 11th anniversary that occurred on July 29th. So much has
happened since that first day when I walked Mary Lessard through our front
door as she was welcomed by all of our staff with cheers and applause. Since
that day, we have welcomed another 628 people into Moira Place as their
new home. A big thank you to all of the people who have helped make this
happen and who continue to care for these wonderful people whom we serve.
We are continuing with FaceTime and Skype visits and if you would like to
set one up between you and your loved one, please give us a call at (613) 478
-5524 and our Life Enrichment staff will make these arrangements with you.
If you have any questions in regard to visits or anything else, please call me
or Linda Facey, our Director of Care and we will be pleased to assist you. Be
well and stay safe.
Michael O’Keeffe
Administrator
Gabrielle shares a warm smile.
Restorative Care
Moira Place has a healthy Restorative Care Program. The program is organized and
interdisciplinary, and assists in enabling each resident to maintain or
improve their functional and cognitive capacities in all aspects and
activities of daily living (ADL’s).
The Care Department activities within the Restorative Care Program
are called “Nursing Rehabilitation” (or Nursing “Rehab”) and include a
set of identified activities intended to improve resident independence
and function in day-to-day ADL’s.
All residents are assessed during the admission process to determine
if they would benefit from being involved in any of the activities of
Nursing Rehab.
A resident can be referred for Nursing Rehab at any time, during their
stay, because:
1. The resident believes that they are capable of increased independence in some
ADL’s
2. Staff believe the resident is capable of increased independence in some ADL’s
3. The resident is able to perform tasks or activities but is very slow
4. There is a difference of self performance in ADL’s from day to evening
Residents participation and achievements are reviewed monthly and, their goals may
be revised, or new goals set for interventions to assist the resident in this
continuing journey.
Phyllis and Doreen await their turn at Ring Toss
while Carl (pictured to the right) takes aim be-
fore making his shot.
The full Moon for September 2020 is the
Full Corn Moon.
Native Americans named each month’s full Moon, nam-
ing it in relation to a natural event or sign of the sea-
son. This aided them in tracking the progression of the
year.
Start looking for September’s full Corn Moon just after
sunset on September 1st, as it rises high and reaches
its peak illumination at 1:23 am (Eastern Time) on
September 2nd.
If you are expecting the Harvest Moon this month you’ll have to wait until
October. The full Moon that happens nearest to the autumnal equinox
(September 22) always takes on the name “Harvest Moon”. This rule usually
places the Harvest Moon in September, but when September’s full moon occurs
early in the month, the full Moon of early October lands nearest to the autumnal
equinox and therefore takes on the Harvest Moon title instead.
That’s the case this year, when October will experience two full Moons: one on
October 1 (the Harvest Moon) and the other on Halloween (the Hunter’s Moon
which also happens to be a Blue Moon!).
September 22nd
marks the First day of Fall!
Fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere when the
sun is perpendicular to the equator. This day has
equal hours of day and night. The first day of Fall
is also called the Autumn Equinox. In many areas
it coincides with harvests. The first day of Fall
happens each year between September 22-24.
Myrtle looking great!
Ron enjoying the outdoors
Cheers to the Ladies Ruth catching up on the news
Launch of our RNAO BPSO journey
On July 14, 2020 we held a launch to begin our
journey to become a Registered Nurses Association
of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO). These in-
ternationally recognized best practice guidelines provide current, compre-
hensive recommendations for resident care based on the latest research
evidence. We have chosen to implement guidelines that will lead us in re-
viewing and implementing changes to enhance
the high quality of care already being delivered in
our Falls Injury Prevention program; our approach
for Delirium, Dementia and Depression; and the
delivery of our abuse prevention program. Stay
tuned for updates as we move forward on this col-
laborative journey.
You can watch our in-home media
station from anywhere at any time
by logging on to:
http://www.moiraplace.com/aon-tv/
September tries its best to make us forget summer.
-Bernard Williams
Care Philosophy
Moira Place promotes the provision of services and care within a philosophy
known as “Hush, No Rush”. This philosophy promotes providing care in a calm,
quiet and unhurried environment while optimizing individual resident choices,
independence and dignity. Staff focuses on the positive aspects of residents’
abilities; promotes these abilities within the provision of their care; while provid-
ing residents as much choice as possible during their day. The entire home is
structured to provide an environment that is as calm and quiet as possible, with
no overhead paging and staff carry portable phones that call bells ring to so
that you don’t hear buzzers in the halls of the home area.
All staff is also trained in “Gentle Persuasive Approaches” (GPA) – a program
that promotes staff using a person-centered compassionate and gentle
approach. Staff is to respond respectfully and with confidence to all resident in-
teractions. GPA helps staff modify their approach and to see the world through
the eyes of the person living with dementia; to move away from being “task fo-
cused”; and to recognize that all behaviour has meaning.
Residents enjoying table ball,
sorting clothes and gardening
Fennie (pictured left) and Marie
(below) enjoying the thrill of playing
Friday afternoon Bingo games!
A game of Bingo brings more than just
fun to the table! Research has found
that playing bingo has positive health
benefits on residents. The game requires
concentration, which improves listening
and short-term memory skills. It also
promotes socialization, which is essential
to maintaining a happy and healthy
lifestyle.
Communication Tip for visiting Residents
living with Dementia
Avoid Pronouns- For resident’s living with dementia pronouns can of-
ten frustrate and confuse. They are unaware of what “it” is or who
“he” is. To be clear in your communication – speak clearly, use sim-
ple sentences and avoid words such as it, he, his, she, them, those,
etc. as much as possible.
Residents are enjoying the last bit of summer in the outdoors
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