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Penticton & District Hospice Society Newsletter Date May 2019
NATIONAL HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE WEEK
MAY 5 - 11, 2019
National Hospice Palliative Care Week is a time to celebrate and share achievements of
hospice palliative care throughout the nation, but it also provides a platform to look at
shortcomings and create bridges for these gaps. This year, CHPCA responded to a call
for an updated “Busting the Myths” campaign. Myths circulate about accessibility, ease of
access, illness criteria and cultural misperceptions of hospice palliative care and impacts
care that is accessed and provided. (see page 3).
To continue the conversation online, social media users are invited to test their
knowledge to debunk myths by engaging with CHPCA’s Facebook and Twitter questions
throughout the week. In addition, social media users are encouraged to use the
hashtag #BustingtheMyths to share myths they’ve encountered.
~ Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Westjet and Rona have given in support of National Hospice Palliative Care Week to help
the Penticton & District Hospice Society raise funds and awareness surrounding palliative
care. See page 3 for details on how you can support the Hospice Society and possibly
win a trip for 2 anywhere Westjet flies or a $1000 Rona gift card.
Wine & Art - Because You Care
presented by
Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem,
Knights Hospitaller - Okanagan
What a wonderful afternoon at TIME winery on April 28th for wine
and art enthusiasts alike, all to raise funds for the new kitchen at
Moog & Friends Hospice House.
Every dollar of the proceeds generated from this event was matched
by the SOSJ Okanagan and will go to help pay for the new kitchen at
Moog & Friends Hospice House.
A "wall of wine" - 100 bottles of wine from the prize-winning entries
to the 2018 Pacific Northwest Wine Competition & the cellar of
Harry McWatters of TIME Winery was auctioned off, as well as other
special wine & art pieces.
The Hospice Society Board and staff, as well as staff at Hospice
House are very grateful to SOSJ for this incredible gift.
The Sovereign Order of St. John has been in existence worldwide
since the 11th century, providing support to community
organizations focusing on hospice, healthcare and homelessness.
(L-R) Dr. Elizabeth Landecker, Bill Everden, Ruth Sawyer (Hospice Board members) &
Catey Brenton, Hospice Administrator
Hospice Palliative Care Week May 5 - 11, 2019
10 Myths About Palliative Care Raffle
1) PALLIATIVE CARE IS ONLY ABOUT PAIN CONTROL
Palliative care includes psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, care giver support and practical
Win a pair of tickets
support. to anywhere
2) I’M NOT READY TO RECEIVE PALLIATIVE CARE Westjet flies or
89% of people with life-limiting illness, such as progressive neurological illness, organ failure, or
frailty could benefit from palliative care.
a $1000 Rona Gift
3) MY PHYSICIAN HASN’T MENTIONED IT TO ME, SO I MUST NOT NEED IT
Card
Draw: May 11th, 2019, 5:30 p.m. at
Patients can initiate conversations with health care teams related to hospice palliative care.
RONA
4) MY COMMUNITY DOESN’T HAVE A HOSPICE SO I CAN’T ACCESS HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE Tickets
Palliative care can be provided at home, in a long term care facility, hospice or hospital. Cherry Lane May 5th - 11th
Rona May 11th
5) RECEIVING PALLIATIVE CARE MEANS I’VE ADMITTED DEFEAT
Palliative care is for anyone at any stage of their illness, aimed at improving quality of life for
patients and their families. $5 each,
6) I’M TOO YOUNG TO RECEIVE PALLIATIVE CARE 3 for $10
Hospice palliative care is provided to people of all ages from infancy to adulthood. 24 for $80
7) PALLIATIVE CARE IS A LOCATION, NOT A RESOURCE Email
Hospice palliative care is a service that can be provided in many settings, including the patients’ info@pentictonhospice.com
home. if you would like to buy in advance.
8) TALKING ABOUT DYING CAUSES STRESS FOR MY LOVED ONES Proceeds to the Penticton &
District Hospice Society
A cultural shift in how we talk about death and dying is required to facilitate acceptance and
understanding of what palliative care is and how it can positively impact people’s lives.
9) PALLIATIVE CARE IS ONLY FOR PATIENTS NEAR THE END OF THEIR LIVES Thank you Westjet &
Palliative care benefits patients and families from diagnosis until end of life. Rona for your generous
10) CHILDREN CANNOT RECEIVE HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE donations in support of
National Hospice
Children need care that is appropriate to their condition/illness, their size, age, understanding of
their conditions and its implications, and their spiritual and emotional awareness. Palliative Care Week!
Upcoming Event:
Staff & Volunteer Appreciation
The Board of the Hospice Society would like to show
Elvis Gospel Showcase
their appreciation for the outstanding work of staff The Hospice Society is excited about being
and volunteers at Hospice House. Please join us for a chosen this year to receive donations from
BBQ on Thursday, May 23rd between 11:30 & 1:30 p.m. this event.
in the back garden for some good food & conversation.
If you are interested in volunteering to
Please bring a chair.
collect funds at the event, please email
info@pentictonhospice.com
Palliative Paramedic Program to Train Thousands in End-of-Life Care
Health authorities across the country are getting funds to train thousands of paramedics to deliver palliative care.
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement say they are jointly providing up to
$5.5 million over the next four years for the plan in six provinces. They expect that will support training for more than 5,000 paramedics.
The two agencies say palliative paramedic services can reduce unnecessary hospital visits and give those with cancer and other life-limiting
conditions access to urgent end-of-life care "when they need it, and where they want it."
The program is based on existing models in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Alberta.
The funds will go to health teams including: BC Emergency Health Services, Saskatchewan Health Authority Regina Area, Interlake-
Eastern Regional Health Authority in Manitoba, York Region Paramedic Services in Ontario, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, New
Brunswick Department of Health and Eastern Health in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The program will run until spring 2022.
Having paramedics able to deliver palliative care eases the strain on health-care resources including hospital beds and emergency depart-
ments and cuts the total time paramedics spend on a call, the CEO of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer said Tuesday in a release.
"A big part of achieving a more sustainable cancer system is finding ways to have vital supports provided to patients in their home and com-
munity," said Cindy Morton, whose Health Canada-funded organization is a network of cancer agencies, health system leaders and experts
that look for improvements and efficiencies in cancer care.
The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement is a not-for-profit organization funded by Health Canada that works with partners to
identify ways to improve patient care.
~ The Canadian Press
Yes! I would like to make a donation to help the Updates at Hospice
Hospice Society provide the highest standards of There has been a lot of action at Hospice over the past several
comfort and care so people can live with dignity and months with updating an old kitchen and adding a second one.
die in peace. More work yet to be done but coming along nicely.
Cheques payable to:
The Society has purchased some beautiful new furniture for the
House, including tables and chairs and is in the planning stages of
P & D Hospice Society new flooring.
P.O. Box 1105, Penticton, BC, V2A 6J9
The bathroom is coming along nicely with the installation of a tub
with a lift and massage jets.
Or donate on line at canadahelps.org We will post pictures of the
$25 renovations once complete
$50 on our website, Facebook
page and in our next news-
$100
letter!
Other amount ______________ Kelsey & Ginger standing in finished portion
of new kitchen
In memory of ________________________________
We Remember….
Ronald Parker January 26, 1936 - Dec.26, 2018
Ron was a well respected Chairman of the Hospice Society early on during planning stages and the construction of Moog & Friends Hospice
House. His hard work and dedication during this pivotal time in our history will not be forgotten.
Thank you Ron!
The song is ended but the melody lives on ~ Irving Berlin
A heartfelt thanks for Chad at Rona
for the donation of pre-lit Christmas
trees so that residents at Hospice
House could enjoy the view of them
in our back garden.
Care Closet News
As you drive north on Main Street, Penticton you will be dazzled by a wonderful mural created by Laura
Morrow and decorating the south wall of The Care Closet Thrift Store at 574 Main. The mural shows
hands giving life to all sorts of animals and highlighting our care of the environment .
By recycling so many items the Care Closet is saving our environment and landfills.
The store sells a huge variety of things. Gently used clothing is a major part of the
Shannon Crawford, owner of Shoppers Drug store stock. Items that cannot be sold in the shop are passed on to other outlets.
Mart (left) presents a cheque for nearly $5000 The store also holds auctions of odd collections such as vintage dolls, vinyl records,
to the Penticton & District Hospice Society. odd china pieces. Follow us on Facebook to see what is currently available.
Money was donated by caring customers of the
store. The Hospice Society appreciates all dona- We wish to thank all who contribute items for us to re-sell. The store contributed over
tions as they help with the care and comfort of
$53,000 to Penticton & District Hospice Society from the sale of goods.
people on the palliative program and residents
at Hospice House.
The store accepts donations Monday to Saturday from ten until four. There is easy
access by driving up the back lane to the purple shop with our name on the door. We
Thank you Shannon & your team at Shoppers
currently need more household items, so please, when you are spring cleaning
Drug Mart!
remember to drop off any useful items.
And, while you are in the neighbourhood, do stop for a minute to see just
what you might desire from our wide variety of household goods, books
and games, men’s, ladies and children’s clothing. For more information
check out our Facebook page or call 250-493-8115.
Jan Higgins
Care Closet Rep.
Lola has been working hard making bracelets with
her company Beads for Needs to raise money for
the Penticton & District Hospice Society in memory
of her Grandfather, Bruce Schoenne who passed
away in Hospice last year. Lola (right) presented
cash to Catey Brenton, P&D Hospice Society
administrator.
Thank you Lola!
Linda Brooks, volunteer coordinator brought her horse to Hospice to bring some
smiles to residents’ faces. Just one example of our staff going above and beyond!
If you see a friend without a smile; give him one of yours….
Volunteer Report
National Volunteer week was April 8-12 this year. Recognizing these people for their time, efforts and compassion
seems insignificant compared to what they do. The depth to this program and its effects continues to amaze me even
though I have been with it for 8 years. Our function at Vanilla Pod/Poplar Grove winery was so beautiful. The food
was fantastic, view was amazing and the company of all of the volunteers was the highlight. I would like to thank
Paul and his staff for their wonderful service and support. They also value you and what you do and gave us a 50%
discount on the evening. THAT IS SO GENEROUS !
I would like to thank all of you for your kindness and caring to our residents. I know all of you will be saying that
“this is why we are here” however we have SO, SO, so many comments from the residents, families and friends
about how helpful and kind all of our volunteers are. This makes a huge difference to the feel of the house and the
pressure that the staff feel when they are tending to the medical side of things and don’t have time for that emotional
support. THANKS for all you do, your smiling faces make a difference every day.
Our Volunteer Teas have become a wonderful monthly gathering. This has been a great opportunity for you to get to
know each other, chat about your experiences and just have a few laughs. I am truly impressed to see how much
they have grown in size. Keep coming out. What a good time!! We meet at a different café the last week of each
month. As it draws closer I will send out the date and where we will be meeting. So come on out meet your fellow
volunteers and have a coffee or tea…and some sweets.
We have been very fortunate to have the Penticton Gardening Club come forward and offer their skills to beautify our
gardens. This is going to be such a wonderful boost to our area out back and the front fountains and gardens. It is
going to be a labor of love as they go through the seasons assessing what grows best in certain areas, what needs
to be removed and other areas that need to be spruced up. I am very excited to see the transition and maybe my own
garden might benefit from watching the experts at work! I can always hope can’t I??
Happy Spring to all of you.
Linda Brooks, volunteer coordinator
A Page in Memory
We are in the process of creating memorial pages on our website for people who were on the palliative
program.
If you would like to have a page on our website as a tribute to your loved one, please call Catey at
250-490-1107 or email info@pentictonhospice.com to discuss.
This service is free of charge.
Parking
Donate Your Car With the opening of the new hospital tower,
Donate a Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for the Penticton & District Hos- there is a new parkade. There is no longer free
pice Society. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can parking at Hospice House, but the parkade is
drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car,
conveniently located directly across from the
truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to the Penticton & District Hospice Society
through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction front door.
(depending on its age and condition).
Contact us:
Our vision is to continue to provide exceptional and compassionate
Penticton & District Hospice Society
care to people in our community who are nearing life’s end. PO Box 1105, Penticton, BC, V2A 6J9
Phone: 250-490-1107
Special thanks to Cherry Lane Shopping Centre for their continued support of our events! Email: info@pentictonhospice.com
www.pentictonhospice.com
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