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January 2019 E-Update
Below, you will find information about upcoming initiatives and events of Community Care, as
well as a summary of recent activities. For further information about any of the organization's events or
programs, please contact Community Care at 705-324-7323.
WHAT’S NEW AT COMMUNITY CARE
DEMENTIA SPECIFIC ADULT DAY PROGRAM RELOCATES TEMPORARILY
The twice-weekly Adult Day Program for dementia-specific individuals has moved to a new
temporary location. The Adult Day Program for people with dementia has been held for several years at
Jennings Creek Christian Reformed Church in Lindsay. The church is undergoing some renovations for
the next few weeks and the program will be presented on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 163 St. David St.
in Lindsay. We’re grateful to Jennings Creek and Bruce and Sharon Vandenberg of Mariposa Dairy for
their support and willingness to help us find a temporary location while work is being done at the
church.
Community Care’s Adult Day Program centres in Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Little
Britain and Omemee offer a range of social, physical and recreational activities designed to meet the
need of frail older adults, individuals with memory impairment and adults with physical disabilities. In
addition to a safe supportive environment for clients, Adult Day provides caregivers with respite from
their care giving role.
The program is coordinated by experienced staff and volunteers who are on hand to ensure
clients receive high quality support including activation such as games and activities, hobbies
and crafts, exercises, discussion groups, sensory stimulation and social interactions such as musical
guests and outings.
NEW BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING LOCATION
Community Care’s popular free blood pressure monitoring program is now available at the Flynn
Gardens apartment building in Lindsay (48 St. Paul St.), on the first Tuesday of the month. The clinic will
operate from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and no appointments are needed.
Each month at several locations across the City, trained Community Care volunteers are on site
to measure blood pressure and to provide advice and assistance with any warning signs of
cardiovascular disease. The program does not replace regular care provided by health care
professionals, but does provide an accessible opportunity to monitor blood pressure on a regular basis.
Click Here to access the full schedule of blood pressure monitoring clinics offered by the
Community Care Community Health Centre.
DINERS CLUB LUNCHEONS AT FENELON FALLS SENIORS CLUB
We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with the Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club.
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 6, Community Care will present a monthly Diners Club seniors luncheon at
the Senior Citizens’ Club, 58 Murray St. Luncheons will be on the first Wednesday of the month at noon
and are open to anyone who would enjoy good food and good company at our Diners Club. People
interested in attending any Diners Club should contact our offices to reserve in advance.
Diners Club luncheons are also held every Tuesday in Fenelon Falls at 70 Murray St. The
luncheons focus on helping seniors stay connected and provide opportunities to share a hot meal,
entertainment and health promotion/wellness presentations. Meals include an entree, beverage and
dessert and are prepared in our kitchen facilities by Community Care staff and volunteers.
Click Here for a full schedule and more information about the many different weekly or monthly
Community Care Diners Clubs presented throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes.
COMING UP
ACCREDITATION CANADA SURVEY IN FEBRUARY
Every four years since 2005, Community Care has engaged in an independent assessment of the
organization’s health and support services. The process is conducted by Accreditation Canada, a not-for-
profit organization dedicated to working with health care and social service organizations in order to
improve the quality of service and care for clients and the general public. The process identifies what
organizations are doing well, and where improvements are needed. It provides Community Care with an
independent, third-party assessment, using standards built upon best practices and utilized by
thousands of organizations worldwide.
Agencies accredited by Accreditation Canada can hold their status as a mark of pride and as a
way to create a strong, sustainable culture of quality and safety. Accreditation status is one way of
letting clients and the public be assured that Community Care makes good use of its resources, focuses
on increasing efficiency, quality and safety, strives to improve internal and external communication, and
reduces risk and variances, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
In 2015, Community Care received full accreditation status for the next four years. The survey
saw Community Care meet 99.4 per cent of the required health and safety standards that the agency
was assessed on.
Independent surveyors from Accreditation Canada will visit Community Care Feb. 25 – 28 and
will thoroughly examine all aspects of the organization, its programs and services, as well as meet with
staff and volunteers, including board governance, and clients and their families.
Results of the accreditation survey will be announced soon after the report is received.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
It’s not too early to look ahead to upcoming special events, including:
April 11 – annual Community Care Volunteer Appreciation
May 5 – annual Hike for Hospice
June 13 – annual Community Care Gala
June 19 – Community Care/Community Care Foundation Annual General Meeting
More details to follow shortly for all of these events!
CEO’s CORNER – by Barb Mildon
Preventing Falls
Recently, my 88-year old Dad brought my attention to an opinion article in the Globe and Mail.
Authored by Sandra Martin, It was titled: A senior’s resolution: No more falling down in 20191. After a
bad fall last May, Dad has been especially interested in any information on avoiding falls and the article
was very informative on that subject. It shares some sobering statistics: in Canada, between 20 and 30
per cent of people over the age of 65 fall every year. It is estimated that falls cost the health care system
over $2-billion dollars annually, however the cost to those who fall can be devastating. First of all, the
injuries that result can lead to hospitalization, cause other health complications and can rob seniors of
their independence. For example, seniors may have to move out of their current living space and into
other accommodation such as assisted living or with relatives. Injuries from falls can also reduce
mobility, affecting the ability to walk independently, manage stairs, do household chores such as
laundry and cleaning, or drive a car. Seniors who fall are more likely to suffer injury because bones and
muscles get thinner as we age. A condition called osteoporosis (loss of bone density) is especially
prevalent in older women and makes bones even more susceptible to breaking.
After all of that discouraging information, the good news is that much is being done to raise
awareness about the danger of falls and how to prevent them. Martin’s article describes one of the
research programs at the Toronto Research Institute that is studying tripping. Practical advice to avoid
trips and calls is emerging from those studies – for example slowing down one’s walking pace, taking
care to lift each foot off the ground and more consciously focusing on the mechanics of walking. One
thing that seniors should NOT do is move less. On the contrary, keeping active helps to strengthen
muscles and build stamina and confidence. Moreover, when seniors join together to learn about falls
prevention and participate in exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance, there is also the
benefit of reducing isolation.
Community Care pays special attention to falls prevention. For example, our Quality
Management Committee (QMC), Chaired by Board Director Dr. Julie Johnson, reviews and discusses any
falls that happen to clients of our programs and services. For a recent QMC meeting, Joan Skelton,
Director of Community Support Services shared the list of the falls prevention activities offered here at
Community Care. These include the falls prevention classes mentioned in Sandra Martin’s article for
which we receive funding from the Central East Local Health Integration Network. We contract with
Closing the Gap Healthcare to run those classes in eight locations, generally twice a week per location.
Those classes are also provided in the six Adult Day Centres we operate as part of the daily program of
activities. Workshops called “SAGES” (Sage Advice and Gentle Exercises for Seniors) are another way we
help to prevent falls. Offered in 11 locations throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, SAGES classes focus
on keeping older adults functionally fit, physically active and living independently. Winter weather
makes walking especially treacherous and so during the winter months Community Care promotes the
“Walking in the Halls” program that opens up schools where attendees can gather and walk the
corridors together. Walking poles are another tool commented on in Martin’s article, and Community
Care is ahead of the trend as we have a well-established “Nordic Pole Walking” program that is offered
in the better weather months. You will find a list of all of our programs on our monthly website calendar
https://www.ccckl.ca/events/calendar/
Assessing the home environment is a good first step in preventing falls. Community Care
conducts a Home Safety Assessment for programs such as Assisted Living Services for High Risk Seniors,
In Home Respite, Supporting Housing, Geriatric Assessment Intervention Community Team and Visiting.
Based on the findings of the assessment, Community Care program staff talk with clients and families
about improvements that could be made to enhance home safety. These might include removing scatter
rugs, adding safety bars to tub and shower areas, purchasing a “reacher/grabber tool” to help retrieve
items that fall or are out of reach, and decluttering living space to reduce obstacles. From raising
awareness about the danger of falls and ways to prevent them, to providing programs that promote
strength and mobility, I am proud of Community Care’s deep engagement in helping our clients stay
safe, active and independent.
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Martin, S. A senior’s resolution: No more falling down in 2019. Special to The Globe and Mail, published January 4,
2019. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-a-seniors-resolution-no-more-falling-down-in-2019/
REMINDERS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wondering about details of an upcoming event or program presented by Community Care? You
can always check the Calendar of Events on our website for dates, times, locations and other details of
programs and services. The website calendar contains information for the current month as well as the
next two months of activities. Click on this link for the Community Care website.
LOOKING FOR A SPEAKER?
Community Care staff members welcome invitations to make presentations about the
organization’s programs. Local service clubs, church groups and community organizations of all kinds
often contact us to provide information about how our services help local residents, and we appreciate
the opportunity to educate and inform. If your group is looking for a guest speaker or would like to learn
more about Community Care’s services, contact Communications Officer Mike Puffer at 705-324-7323
ext. 162, or e-mail mpuffer@ccckl.ca to discuss.
WE'RE ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM
We have fully embraced our social media age! Please follow Community Care on Facebook
(Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes), Twitter (@CommunityCareKL) and Instagram
(@communitycarefdn).
Check our posts regularly for announcements, news about upcoming events and opportunities
to join the conversation about health.
SCENT-FREE
Community Care strives to provide a scent-free environment for its employees, volunteers and
clients. When visiting our offices, program locations in the community or special events, please refrain
from wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne or hand creams. Thanks!FROM THE FOUNDATION
The Community Care Foundation helps build healthy communities across Kawartha Lakes by
raising funds to support Community Care's range of services and programs.
Thank you to everyone for their support throughout the year! We don’t fundraise alone. We are
grateful to staff, volunteers, donors and community ambassadors, for supporting our efforts. Together
we make a difference.
NEW DONATION BUTTON ON WEBSITE
A reminder to our generous supporters that donating to Community Care is easier and more
cost effective than ever:
We were pleased to recently launch the newest option for donating to the organization. It
ensures that 100 per cent of your gift goes directly to Community Care – no administration fees are
deducted by an online donation platform. In addition, your gift is automatically deposited into the
Foundation’s account.
Check out the "Donate to Community Care" button on the front page (and every program page)
of our website. The online donation form lets you select the amount of your gift, payment method
(credit card or Electronic Funds Transfer) and you can even set up a recurring (monthly) pledge payment
which makes giving even easier to budget for. Donations can be designated by the donor to a specific
service area, or you may give to “general support” and your gift will be used within the organization
where the need is greatest.
All gifts of $20 or more will be receipted by the Foundation for income tax purposes.
HANDBAGS FOR HOSPICE SET FOR JAN. 25
We’re excited about the upcoming 4th annual Handbags for Hospice charity auction, taking place
Jan. 25 at the Victoria Park Armoury. Once again this year, Handbags for Hospice will feature more than
65 dynamic designer purses, as well as exciting dining and travel packages, up for grabs through silent
and live auction. The event will feature a Parisian bistro theme, with aperitif and hors d’oeuvres from
Pane Vino and French pastries from Michael’s Café Librairie. New this year is the “Wine Wall” that will
offer attendees the chance to take home some great blends. Each ticket buyer will also be entered into
a free draw to win a designer handbag at the event.
Proceeds from Handbags for Hospice will support grief and bereavement programs provided
free of charge to local residents through Community Care Hospice Services.
Special thanks to our generous corporate and media sponsors that make our event possible:
Gold Sponsor: Economy Wheels Nissan
Silver Sponsors: Cable Cable, FWO Insure and IG Wealth Management
Bronze Sponsors: CardioMed Supplies Inc., Homestead Oxygen & Medical Equipment,
Lakeland Funeral and Cremation Centre, Manley Motors Ltd., Kawartha
Credit Union
Friends: Days Inn & Suites, Lindsay Cleaners, Wards LLP
Media Sponsors: 91.9 BOB-FM Radio, Kawartha Lakes This Week
Catering Sponsor: Pane Vino Trattoria and Wine BarQUILT GUILD BRIGHTENS CHRISTMAS FOR CLIENTS
Prior to Christmas, members of the Lindsay Creative Quilting Guild donated close to 100 quilted
placemats to the Community Care Health & Care Network. The placemats were delivered to Community
Care Meals on Wheels clients along with their meals in December. In the past few years, the Quilting
Guild has made and donated close to 300 placemats for Meals on Wheels clients (nearly 700 collective
hours of donated Guild members’ time). The Guild’s efforts have certainly brightened Christmas for the
recipients of the placemats. This is a wonderful example of community spirit and support. Our gratitude
goes out to members of the Lindsay Creative Quilting Guild for sharing their incredible talents, their
commitment to give and the donation of their time and effort. We know first hand how well-received
these placemats are to our clients. Thank you to all involved!
Community Care CEO
Barb Mildon (far left)
and Meals on Wheels
volunteer Len Skelton
met recently with
Guild executive
members Lynda
Atkinson, Marjorie
Kinsey, Morell
Branton, Shirley
Norman, Norma
Gorrill and Chris
Cottreau to thank
them for their
efforts.
STRANG’S SAVE-A-TAPE PROGRAM SUPPORTS BOBCAYGEON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
We’re grateful once again for the annual support received from Strang’s Valu Mart in
Bobcaygeon. The grocery store’s Save-A-Tape program resulted in a $1,000 donation to the Foundation
for 2018. The support represents a percentage of sales to Community Care supporters throughout the
year. Many members of the public turn in their cash receipts to the store and express their desire to
have support directed to Community Care. Thanks to all of our “shoppers” and to Strang’s for the
generous support over the years!
ADULT DAY PROGRAM GETS BOOST FROM FENELON FALLS LEGION
The support of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 238 in Fenelon Falls has been generous and
ongoing for many years. Recently, the Legion donated $300 to the Adult Day Program offered in Fenelon
Falls. The program is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at Fenelon Falls United Church.
LEAVING A LEGACY TO HELP OTHERS
“We must not merely will our neighbors good but actually work to bring it about.” - Thomas
Aquinas
Legacy giving covers the full spectrum of generosity by individuals and is based on a powerful
foundation of philanthropy. Legacy Gifts are designated donations in an individual’s last will and
testament that become available to the charity upon the individual’s death. A donor can bequeath a
portion of their estate to a charity, name a charity as the beneficiary of their insurance policy, establish agift annuity or charitable remainder trust and even transfer gifts of securities. Regardless of how a
legacy gift is generated, it is a powerful statement that the donor is a true philanthropist at heart. Such
donors understand that their last gift will have an enduring legacy and impact on the charity and in turn
the community it serves.
The Community Care Foundation has been fortunate to receive 3 of these incredible gifts in the past
few months. We thank these donors for their thoughtful planning and generosity:
Estate of Miriam Fearnley Smith
Estate of Dawn Lynn Mitcham
Estate of Marie Coad
If you have plans to remember Community Care in your will, please inform us of your gift so that we
can say thank you and honour your generosity. For more information on leaving a legacy, please contact
the Foundation.
Support from Charitable Foundations.
The Christina Mary Hendrie Trust provide grants to
charitable bodies in Scotland and Canada focusing on
work related to veterans, young people and the elderly.
We are extremely grateful to the Trust for its $4,743.65
donation to Hospice Services’ grief support for seniors.
For the last 5 years, The Bob and Vera Mark Foundation has supported Community Care through annual
donations. More than $10,000 has been donated over the years. We’d like to thank the Foundation and
its Directors for their commitment to our community and their recent donation of $2,283 to Hospice
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