I Bring Joy…

JOY shows up in surprising places and in surprising ways at a seniors campus of care.
Watch a moving video of how one of our housekeepers brings joy every day!

Did you know we’re on social media?

One of the best ways to keep up with what’s happening at Menno Place is to follow us on some of our other pages!

Menno Place Facebook – Keep up with current events and news from the Menno Place Campus.

Menno Place Instagram – Pictures of everything from concerts to delicious snacks!

Humans of Menno Place – A Facebook page that chronicles the stories of the people who make up our community.

Family and Friends – December 14th

Family and Friends (Family Council) Connections

Thursday, December 14
1:30 pm – 2:30pm
Menno Home Chapel
Coffee, Tea, Refreshments are provided

Join Us!

If you are supporting a loved one in Menno Home or Hospital, come and be a part of our family and friends council on December 14 at 1:30-2:30 in the Menno Home Chapel.

Special Guests:

  • Cindy Zhang, Dietician
  • Angela Ross-Fehr, Manager of Dining Experience

Come learn more about their roles and what they do for the residents here at Menno Home and Hospital. We will also have a time for discussion to support one another.

Discussion:

This month’s discussion will be focused on sharing stories of your loved one during the Christmas season.

For those who are comfortable, please bring a photo or a story of your loved one.

Looking forward to see you there!

Dan Janzen, Social Worker
Precy De Armas, Social Worker

 

December Highlights

Celebrating the Christmas Season – December Highlights!

December 8th: Trip to Potter’s Store Christmas Display
December 8th : Christmas Light Tour

Pavilion:
December 5th: 2:30 PM-Dining Room – Christmas Children Choir
December 6th: 2:30-Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 11th: 2:00 PM-Dining Room- Rexall Pharmacy Presentation: “Fall Prevention”
December 12th: 7:00 PM-Christmas Concert- MB Church
December 13th: 2:30 PM-Dining Room – Christmas Carols

Primrose:
December 5th: 7:30 PM- Dining Room-Christmas Concert-MB Church
December 6th: 2:30 PM – Dining Room- Fraser Valley String Quartet
December 7th: 10:00 AM – Activity Room- Christmas Cookie Decorating with Jackson Elementary Students
December 14th: 2:30 PM -Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 20th: 2:30 – Christmas Hymn Sing in the Activity Room

Terrace:
December 2nd: 2:30 PM – Dining Room: Freestyle Dance Group Performance
December 7th: Christmas Cookie Decoration with Grade 12 Students – TE 1st Floor Lounge
December 9th: Beata Christmas Choir-TE 4th Floor Lounge
December 11th: Rexall Pharmacy: “Fall Prevention” – TE 1st Floor Lounge
December 13th: 2-3:30: Rexall Pharmacy Welcome Party – 1st Floor Lounge
December 16th: Creative Music Factory: Christmas Recital: 2:30 PM – Dining Room
December 19th: 7:00 PM – Christmas Concert- MB Church
December 21st: 2:30 PM -Dining Room- Friends and Family Christmas Tea with Russ and Carolyn Bailey
December 22nd: 2:30 PM – Christmas Hymn Sing-4th Floor Lounge

MEI Choir Performs Dec 21st

Christmas Quotes Quiz!

Holiday Gift Guide – part 2

Christmas is a wonderful time of family celebration, but sometimes it can be hard to find something thoughtful for the seniors in your life – what do you get someone who’s experienced so many Christmases!? Check out this Gift Guide we’ve put together for you.

Krahn Family Performs Dec 23rd

Flu shot or mask – those are the two choices for visitors…

It’s time for flu season and we are working together to prevent the spread of flu!

Once again, Fraser Health will be implementing its Influenza Control Program Policy. This policy requires that all STAFF and VISITORS who have not received a flu shot, are required to wear a surgical mask when they are in resident care areas. This means any area within Menno Home, Hospital and the Terraces that is accessible to the residents who live here.

Masks are available at the Nursing desks on each unit and at the front entrances.

Your participation for the health and safety of our residents will be required and greatly appreciated.

Who is at greatest risk?

The risk of complications is greater for seniors 65 years and older, very young children, and people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health problems, or weakened immune systems.

As reported on CBC, this year’s dominant flu strain is more powerful than last year. It is a strain of H3N2 and it causes more hospitalizations and deaths than any other strain of flu. 80% of all flu-related deaths can be traced back to this particular strain of flu – of which 70% of those who die of the flu are elderly. Lead researchers for the BC Centre for Disease Control say that this vaccine is a good match with this year’s strain of H3N2 and will be effective in helping to prevent the spread of the disease and in building up resistance to this strain of the flu.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/flu-strain-stronger-earlier-this-year-warns-b-c-centre-for-disease-control-1.3821890

It is especially important with this flu strain that we do all that we are able to prevent the transmission of flu among the seniors whom we love.

At Menno Place, we are vigilant about preventing the flu from spreading. Our staff follow the Fraser Health Influenza policy from Fraser Health. They have either reported (shown evidence) of their flu immunization or wear a mask in areas where they are in contact with residents.

What is expected of families and visitors?

Families and visitors can be vigilant about preventing the spread of the flu by following these basic practices:

  1. Get a flu shot to reduce your chance of getting and spreading the flu.
  2. Wear a mask when you are in resident areas. This is required.
  3. Wash your hands. Frequent hand washing can reduce the risk of all respiratory infections.
  4. Cover your cough. You can also reduce the spread of germs by practising safe coughing and sneezing techniques.
  5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
  6. Stay at home. Anybody who thinks they have an influenza-like illness (ie: fever and cough) should remain at home and limit exposure to others. Don’t bring your germs for a visit.

Resources

Facts about Gastrointestinal Illness (Stomach Flu)

Facts about Influenza

Is it a Cold or Influenza?

Dementia Roadmap for Families

Dementia affects about 1 in 7 Canadians over the age of 70 (alzheimers.org). While different kinds of dementia vary in their initial presentation and rate of progression, there are features of the dementia journey common to all. This brochure is a basic roadmap of the territory to help families orient themselves on the journey they are traveling, and see what is coming farther along the road.

[bsk-pdf-manager-pdf id=”242″]