Temiskaming Lodge staff members are seeing residents’ life quality improve as a result of a Northern College student’s keen observations and suggested interventions.
Link to Story: http://www.oltca.com/axiom/DailyNews/2011/March/March28.html

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Five family members along with Administrator Francine Gosselin presented OLTCA Advocacy signed cards to our MPP David Ramsay on March 4th.

Administrators personally take on 2011 campaign

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'Team approach' driving postcard campaign at home Staff, residents, families, volunteers getting postcards signed
Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury has been utilizing a "team approach" to get postcards signed in support of the Ontario Long Term Care Association's (OLTCA) 2011 advocacy campaign. Full Story

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Tidings of comfort and joy
Friday December 24, 2010
‘Tis the season to be charitable and Temiskaming Lodge has reached out to those in need. The Haileybury long-term care supported the local Salvation Army’s holiday hamper program. “We are aware that at Christmas time there are people who require assistance to make their holiday meaningful,” says Kathy Ruddy, activity and volunteer co-ordinator at Temiskaming Lodge. “A call for help was passed through the building. The generosity of our members was overwhelming." People donated fruit, baby food and a turkey dinner with all of the trimmings, decorating items in ribbons and bows. Temiskaming Lodge recently delivered its contribution to the Salvation Army, ensuring a happier Christmas for fellow community members.

Kathy Ruddy - Dec 22 2010

We are aware that at Christmas time there are people who require assistance to make their holiday a meaningful and outstanding Christmas. A call for help was passed through the building; let’s make a Christmas Hamper for someone in the community”.
The local Salvation Army had a list of families who would require a hamper, so we knew there was a need.  The generosity of our members was overwhelming.  Apples, oranges, baby food and much more was generously donated. There were three vessels of food that we were able to produce, including the turkey and trimmings.  All wrapped up in bows and ribbons the hamper was delivered to one in need.
Sometimes we think we are helping someone in need only; however the outstanding feeling one receives from giving is a feeling of joy which enhances the Spirit of Christmas.
Happy Holidays to all from Temiskaming Lodge.

 

 

 

 

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Temiskaming Lodge Nursing Home Helps Community
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Temiskaming Lodge residents are warming up their vocal chords for a special performance this holiday season. Twenty seniors at the 82-bed Haileybury long-term care home are part of a choir that will sing carols at Temiskaming Lodge’s Christmas party Dec. 15. Residents are busy rehearsing classics with the accompaniment of a volunteer on the piano. “They’re doing a really good job and having a lot of fun,” says Kathy Ruddy, activity and volunteer co-ordinator. The home is gearing up for the holidays in other ways too, with a volunteer and avid scrapbooker helping residents create homemade Christmas cards. Temiskaming Lodge is also working with a local photographer in hopes of offering glamour shots to residents, which they in turn can give to their loved ones as gifts.

 

 

Former trucker takes in Quebec truck rodeo
Tuesday August 31, 2010
Temiskaming Lodge personal support worker Francine Gaudet led the charge to help a retired trucker who lives at the Haileybury long-term care home attend a truck rodeo in Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Que. recently. “(He) was able to see the new trucks, watch the parade, watch the races, enjoy the live entertainment and be around truckers again,” says Kathy Ruddy, activity/volunteer co-ordinator at Temiskaming Lodge. She credits Gaudet for going above-and-beyond the call of duty. The PSW made arrangements for the van and driver and spent the day with the resident at the event. He enjoyed a weiner from a hotdog vendor and a cold beer. The retired trucker also came home with new T-shirts, a cowboy hat and a large poster for his room.

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Stakeholders News Drives Creativity, Healthy Competition

 

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'Tis the season

Managers interact with public, utilize Facebook to solicit support
Thursday February 24, 2011 -- Natalie Hamilton
When Francine Gosselin heads out the door she tucks a few postcards in her purse.

While at the grocery store, she asks the cashier to sign a card in support of the 2011 Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) advocacy campaign, which calls for adequate funding to all long-term care home departments.

People are willing to sign as they realize it could be their loved one requiring long-term care, explains the administrator of Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury.

Gosselin is collecting as many signatures as she can and says staff members are also soliciting support from the public.

“Everyone’s really getting engaged with this campaign,” Gosselin says.

“We’re (raising) a lot of awareness out in the community. People are receptive to it.”

Residents’ relatives are also getting involved because long-term care funding is an issue “very dear to them,” she adds.

“In this economy, it’s more important than ever. It’s important for the residents . . . to make sure they have a good quality of life.”

Employees at the 82-bed home are aiming to present 500 signatures to their local MPP next month.

Mike Dickin, director of operations of Provincial Long Term Care Inc. and administrator at Shelburne Residence, one of the organization's homes, is also getting involved with this year’s campaign.

By utilizing the Internet and engaging contacts he has made through his years of service to the sector, Dickin is spreading the importance of the message that all long-term care home departments need adequate funding.

“I have about 1,200 e-mail contacts and about 500 Facebook contacts, so I sent out a personal e-mail out to contacts on my list,” he says.

“I’ve also posted it on my Facebook page and have asked for the help of all the people on my page to sign.”

Provincial Long Term Care Inc.’s five homes are each aiming to collect 500 signed postcards.

The OLTCA is asking its 428 member homes to galvanize support from residents, families, friends, staff members and local communities to have their voices heard by filling out an online postcard, or by completing paper postcards being sent to every member home.

The theme of this year’s campaign — “It takes a team to care” — centres on the important contribution each department in a long-term care home makes to enrich people’s lives every day, and how adequate government funding is crucial to ensure this is sustainable.

Signed postcards will be delivered to local MPPs. Online postcards, as well as contact information for local MPPs, can be found by clicking here.

Home leaders are encouraged to meet with their local MPPs to discuss funding issues before the release of the 2011-12 budget in March.

Stories provide forum to celebrate people, achievements, says administrator

Monday July 19, 2010 -- Camille Jensen

Belonging to a Stakeholder News program keeps Temiskaming Lodge staff members on their toes when it comes to new ideas and initiatives to enhance resident care, says administrator Francine Gosselin
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Hats off to Temiskaming Lodge volunteers

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Staff helps restore independence by observing residents at meal time
Tuesday May 4, 2010
Temiskaming Lodge honoured its volunteers by hosting a roast beef dinner and murder mystery recently. About 100 people joined in on the fun at the Haileybury long-term care home April 22. "The murder mystery was an absolute hoot," says Kathy Ruddy, activity and volunteer director. "We like to entertain our volunteers. There was a great deal of laughter and fun had by the volunteers." The home honoured two volunteers with service awards, recognizing Irene Boucher as volunteer of the year. Temiskaming Lodge also acknowledged veteran volunteer Fernande Plante who has given her time to the home for 28 years. "We really work hard to express our appreciation."


'It's really a success story'
Thursday April 8, 2010 -- Natalie Hamilton
When a food service supervisor realized one resident wasn't eating a lot because she was self-conscious about using utensils to consume her sandwich, Marie St. George wondered how she could help.

 

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Residents ride hype of post-Olympic spirit

 

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Seniors more independent, comfortable following assessments

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'I'm nothing special, I just did what I was told to do'
Resident reflects on war, home honours its veterans
Thursday November 12, 2009 -- Natalie Hamilton
Spencer 'Duff' Checkley speaks sparsely and humbly about his time served during the Second World War.
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Home-wide effort to deliver residents their own version of the games
Friday March 5, 2010 -- Natalie Hamilton
Whether they were shooting pucks into a hockey net or balancing a tennis ball on a spoon, residents cheered each other on in their quest for gold at Temiskaming Lodge recently.
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Residents benefit from regular support from occupational therapist
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Temiskaming Lodge will be live on a morning talk radio show on Friday, October 16th (104.5 FM), discussing Long Term Care week, with emphasis on the theme:  Aging is Living. 

On Monday, October 19th, Temiskaming Lodge will be hosting an open house with a special celebration for our resident that received the Jarlette Make A Difference Award.

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Back-to-school fashion show a hit with kids, residents alike 'Children are becoming more familiar with the seniors' From their oversized backpacks to capri pants, children put on quite the fashion show for residents of Temiskaming Lodge recently.

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Children who have a serious illness or disability can cuddle up with a stuffed animal courtesy of a toy drive at a Haileybury long-term care home.

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Activity Director Kathy Ruddy's mission trip to Jamaica to help build a school has cascaded into a Jarlette Health Services-wide effort to help raise funds for long-term care homes on the island.

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Residents of a Haileybury long-term care home took part in the excitement of a major community event recently when motorcyclists cruised by for a visit.

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Staff members at Temiskaming Lodge are downloading the latest technology in an effort to keep residents connected with their friends and family.

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