NOVEMBER 2023
PROTEM
Your life, your community, your news
PLANTING SEASON
Resident Sharon Lewis shows off some of the tulip and daffodil bulbs she and other residents were planting in our back yard. We are excited to see the flowers in full bloom in the spring.
ABOVE & BEYOND ACTIVE AT PROTEM
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RESIDENT RECIPES A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
This month we feature a Residents why decadent buttershare tart recipe Remembrance is from resident EvelynDay Rafuse important them. | p. 4-5 | p.to 4-5
PET THERAPY ABOVE & BEYOND
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UPDATE FROM PROTEM
TANYA WEATHERBEE : FACILITIES COORDINATOR
MIHAELA CALIN : DIRECTOR OF CARE
Dear family members and friends of ProTem Memory Care, We had an amazing October at ProTem. We enjoyed time in the kitchen baking and cooking, music, seasonal crafts and time outdoors in the fresh air. This month we will observe Remembrance Day, bake fresh bread and pies and begin decorating for the holidays. It’s a time of year we always look forward to, We hope you had a great October and we wish you all the best in the month ahead. Sincerely,
- Tanya & Mihaela
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ACTIVE AT PROTEM Willard and team member Sheron work on a puzzle together in the living room on a recent autumn afternoon.
Left: Carol works in the kitchen making scones during a recent afternoon of baking. Pictured beside her are fresh baked pies and below is team member Sheron prepping roles for baking. Right: Sharon, Joyce and team member Lennah prepare cucumbers and other vegetables while making mustard pickles. Lower right: Sharon, Eva and Carol had a blast during a recent trip to The Green Pig market.
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Andrews of Charlottetown resident Freda Pineau poses with a Remembrance Day quilt gifted to her by the Royal Canadian Legion in memory of her two husbands, who both served in the Second World War.
‘I’m proud to do it’ Residents share why Remembrance Day is important to them Remembrance Day is an especially important day for Andrews of Charlottetown resident Freda Pineau. Both of Freda’s husbands (she remarried Arthur Pineau after her first husband Ferdinand Gallant died from complications with ALS) served in Europe in the Second World War, landing on Juno Beach during the D-Day Invasion in June, 1944. Every year she makes the trip out to Rustico, her hometown and where both Arthur and Ferdinand grew up, for the Remembrance Day ceremony. She’s even had the honour of laying wreaths in memory of her husbands. “I’m proud to do it,” she said. Freda’s experience is not unique among residents at Andrews Senior Care. Many either served in the military or have family who did. Peter Berners, a resident at Andrews of Stratford, served for two years in the British Occupation Zone in Germany after the Second World War. His time in the service left a lasting impression. At age 91 he still proudly wears the poppy every November 11. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 “It means a lot, to serve your country,” he said. “It’s a good feeling to have served.” Jerry O’Rourke, a resident at our ProTem Memory Care home in Moncton, joined the Royal Canadian Air Force when he was 17 and served for a number of years. Likewise, his father served in the Second World War and survived being onboard a naval ship when it went down in the Atlantic while transporting soldiers to Europe. His years in the service and having grown up with a veteran for a father gave him a unique perspective on Remembrance Day. “I choke up a little bit,” he said. For others, the day is more sombre. Andrews of Summerside resident Doris DeWolfe’s father served in the First World War and her grandmother died during the German occupation of the British island of Jersey during the Second World War. Andrews of Stratford resident Peter Berners served in the British Occupation Zone in Germany after the Second World War.
For her, wearing the poppy on Remembrance Day is a reminder of the horrors of war. “I wear it because I feel it signals that we all want to have peace,” she said. Jane Pearce’s father served in both world wars while her brother served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Her father was tight-lipped about his time in Europe. The only detail he ever shared with her was that during the First World War he and his fellow soldiers were at one point forced to resort to eating horse meat.
ProTem resident Jerry O’Rourke served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Jane still remembers when her brother left for Europe. Her father was already in the service when her brother was called back up. Her mother arranged for a neighbour to drive the whole family to Wood Islands, where her brother would catch the ferry to Nova Scotia before departing for Europe. He was halfway across the Atlantic Ocean when news broke that the war was over. Jane and her mother were thrilled. “He was just a kid,” said Jane. For Jane, Remembrance Day is filled with mixed emotions. “In my father’s case, I think of what did he go through as a kid, 17 years of age,” she said. “We read things and they were marching and plowing through muck with the one pair of boots and socks, wondering would they ever get back. He did, thank God.” With Remembrance Day on a Saturday this year, Andrews Senior Care and ProTem
Jane Pearce’s father served in both world wars, while her brother served in the Second World War.
Memory Care homes will be holding ceremonies during the week prior. Dates for respective homes will be posted on the activity calendars.
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ANDREWS COOKBOOK FLORENCE’S DATE SQUARES
In every family there's that one dish that mom or dad makes better than anyone else in the world. Maybe it's dad's chili recipe, or mom's secret to perfect ginger snap cookies. These dishes and desserts become family legend, favourites at holiday parties, birthdays or family dinners. The recipes are often passed down through generations and become a part of a family's story. We wanted to share those stories. Every month we feature a different recipe submitted by one of our residents. This month we feature a date square recipe from resident Florence McNally. This recipe is a favourite in Florence’s family. A family event or special occasion wasn’t complete without a pan of date squares fresh from the oven.
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Florence’s Date Squares
Ingredients This recipe is a favourite in Florence’s family. A family event or special occasion wasn’t complete without a pan of date squares fresh from the oven.
Crumble 1 ½cups flour 2 cups rolled oats ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 squares of softened margarine (½ cup each Blue Bonnett) Date mixture 1 cup brown sugar 2 packages of dates, separated ¾ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions Combine date mixture and boil with ¾ cup of water. Place ½ crumble mixture in greased 9x13 pan. Add cooked date mixture. Cover with remaining crumble mixture and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Photos by Nathan Rochford. Squares prepared by Andrews' culinary team.
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ABOVE & BEYOND OCTOBER WINNER
Lisa was recognized for going above and beyond.
Our Above and Beyond winner for October is Lisa Pink. Lisa is a dedicated team member, always willing to go the extra mile for our residents. She’s a pleasure to work with and always puts a smile on her fellow team members’ faces. We are lucky to have her. Lisa started working as an RCW at ProTem 11 years ago. Prior to joining our team, she worked as a counsellor with autistic children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and then later in home care. It was her stint in home care that led her to ProTem. The woman she worked with developed Alzheimer’s and had to move into a care home. The woman’s daughter raved about ProTem and how it was the only care home she’d move her mother into. Lisa did some research, liked what she saw and applied for a job. It was a decision she’s glad she made. “The residents are fun,” she said. “You really see the smile on their face and they light up and you know you’ve connected. It doesn’t happen every day with Alzheimer’s but every once in a while, you say something you know they got it and you have a moment.” Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and watching movies. Her favourite movie currently is the film adaptation of Stephen King’s book “Doctor Sleep.”
Every month our team and residents recognize one team member for showing exceptional care
LISA PINK : PROTEM JOINED IN 2012
Take a look at some of our activities planned for this month!
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AM - COFFEE CHATS
AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS
AM - WALK & ROLL
AM - MORNING GARDEN STROLLS
PM - TRUE OR FALSE TRIVIA
PM - FAVORITE RECIPECOOKING IN THE KITCHEN
PM - HAPPY HOUR AND HORS D'OEUVRE
PM - MOVIE MATINEE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!
EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE
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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR
AM - WALK & ROLL
AM - MORNING GARDENSTOLLS
AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS
AM - COFFEE CHATS
AM - MORNING PEDDLE AND STRETCH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVINA & BETTY!
PM - BINGO
PM - YOUTUBE TRIVIA QUESTIONS
PM - SPA DAY
READING OF FLANDERS FIELDS
PM - POPPY CRAFT
PM - MAKE YOUR OWN NACHOS FOR NATIONAL NACHO DAY
PM - MUSIC WITH PETER & GARY 2069
EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE
REMEMBRANCE DAY
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AM- FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR
AM - COFFEE CHATS
AM - CHAIR YOGA
AM - NEWS & VIEWS
AM - TIMES & TRANSCRIPT TOPICS
AM - FUN & FITNESS 17
AM - CHAIR YOGA
PM - MAKE A CRAFT FOR A FRIEND FOR WORLD KINDESS DAY
PM - BEAN BAG TOSS OR BOWLING
PM - MUSIC WITH LISE 216615
PM - BUTTON CRAFT FOR NATIONAL BUTTON DAY
PM - BAKE BREAD FOR HOMEMADE BREAD DAY
PM -BAKING IN THE KITCHEN (DECORATE YOUR OWN CUPCAKE)
PM - MOVIE MATINEE
EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE
19 AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR
20 AM - TIMES &TRANSCRIPT TOPICS
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AM - MORNING GARDEN STROLLS
AM - CHAIR YOGA PM - MUSIC WITH JOHN FOSTER 77
PM - COOKIES & CROSSWORDS
PM - MUSIC WITH PETER & GARY 61
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AM - FAITH & SPIRITUAL HOUR
AM - MORNING GARDEN STROLLS
PM - BALLOON BALL
PM -" WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN" TRAVEL CHATS
PM - YOUTUBE RIDDLES & RHYMES
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NOMADIC
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AM - PEDDLE & STRETCH
AM - COFFEE CHATS
AM - WALK & ROLL
PM - SPA DAY
PM - YOUTUBE KARAOKE
PM - MOVIE MATINEE
EUCHARIST WITH CHARLIE
AM - PEDDLE & STRETCH
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AM - FUN & FITNESS
PM - COMEDY CARE
PM - BAKE LEMON PIE FOR NATIONAL LEMON CREAM PIE DAY
AM - TIMES &TRANSCRIPT TOPICS
START DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS
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PM - CHRISTMAS CRAFT FINISH DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS
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