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June Horoscopes and Birthdays
Welcome Dr. Sina Sajed
Denise Jackson
In astrology, those born from June 1–20 are the Twins of Gemini. With a feeling that something or someone is always missing, Twins forever seek new friends and opportunities. They are curious and sociable communicators. Those born from June 21–30 are Cancer’s Crabs. Crabs like to retreat into their “shells” and enjoy being surrounded by loved ones at home, where they nurture deep and lasting relationships.
Morgan Freeman – June 1, 1937 Tony Curtis – June 3, 1925 Prince – June 7, 1958 Frank Lloyd Wright – June 8, 1867 Judy Garland – June 10, 1922 Jacques Cousteau – June 11, 1910 Burl Ives – June 14, 1909 Geronimo – June 16, 1829 Lionel Richie – June 20, 1949 Clarence Thomas – June 23, 1948 Pearl S. Buck – June 26, 1892 Pat Morita – June 28, 1932 Michael Phelps – June 30, 1985
I would like to introduce Dr. Sina
Sajed MD, CCFP (COE), FCFP our
newest physician!
Dr. Sina Sajed is a family physician with focused practice designation in geriatric medicine and a certificate of added competency in the Care of the Elderly. Dr. Sajed has over 13 years of medical practice experience. Dr. Sajed currently practices as a consulting physician for the Toronto Memory Program and the MINT
Memory Clinics, and is an attending physician at the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre.
Dr. Sajed has special interest in neurocognition/dementia and his passion is aging and elderly care. He also brings 13 years of experience in LTC and retirement home practice.
We are all excited for Dr. Sajed to join our team at West Park LTC. Please join me in welcoming him!
Welcoming our newest management team member Denise Jackson. She will be taking over the role of Quality Assurance Coordination. Her office is located on the third floor beside the elevators and she can be reached at 416-614-9494 extension 2292. I am originally for Ottawa, On, I graduated from Sheridan College from Social Service Worker-Gerontology . I have worked in different health care departments from respite to
coordinating. I have enjoyment in educating and onboarding of staff and students. I am hoping to work along side the team and make west park LTC a great place to live for the residents.
Notable Quotable
“Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth
suffering for.”
~ Bob Marley, musician
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June 2021
West Park LTC
NEWSLETTER for residents, staff, family and visitors.
For the Fathers
Communal Art Project At West Park LTC
Celebrating June
Great Outdoors
Month
Audiobook
Appreciation
Month
African
American Music
Appreciation
Month
Chocolate Ice
Cream Day
June 7
Family Health
and
Fitness Day
June 12
Resident Council
Last Meeting For
Summer Break
June 16
Family council
June 19
Father’s Day
June 20
Picture of Communal
Remembrance Tree
To commemorate those we have lost to COVID-19 and all the hard work our staff has dedicated themselves to, Extendicare held a virtual memorial on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. local time at West Park LTC. We had our chaplain and managers set up in the community hall and on units for emotional support while we all shared stories on how we overcame and worked together and still are. We also created a communal art piece where finger prints were stamped on the tree as leaves to have as a lasting art piece.
Father’s Day arrives on the third Sunday of June, and with it comes the traditional giving of cards, ties, and loving thanks. In 1909, Sonora Scott Dodd was attending a Mother’s Day church service when it occurred to her that there did not exist an equivalent holiday to honor fathers. By Dodd’s account, her father was a model parent, acting as both father and mother to Dodd and her siblings. She convinced her church to celebrate the first Father’s Day on her
father’s birthday, June 5, but the clergy needed more time to organize such an event. They decided to hold a Father’s Day service on the third Sunday of June instead, a tradition that has endured. Happy Fathers Day to all our wonderful dads and granddads out there. Check out our beer and friend program, ice cream parties and much more on your calendars
West Park Healthcare Construction Update Fun Facts
How much concrete is
needed to build West Park’s new hospital?
As of April 1, about 3,300 concrete trucks have passed through West Park. Another
1,300 more trucks are expected to complete the new hospital.
Given the average concrete truck has the capacity to carry eight cubic metres, the new
hospital requires about 36,800 cubic metres of concrete or about 15 Olympic sized
swimming pools!
Inpatient Block
The sixth floor is complete for both the North and South Inpatient Blocks. Construction
workers will now begin creating the penthouse level (roof) where the new building’s
mechanical services, such as air handling units and exhausts, are held.
Each level is at varying stages of installing sprinklers and drainage pipes, studs for the
walls, framing, masonry work and installing “rough-ins,” which are electrical boxes,
lighting, fire alarm, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
Outpatient Block
Below, installation of mechanical drainage lines are
underway for the three levels of underground parking in the Outpatient Block.
Above, construction crews just began forming the concrete
floor for a section of Level 5. This section of the Outpatient Block, which connects to the
Inpatient block, is being developed faster because the builders want to reach the
penthouse level (roof), so they can fully install the new building’s mechanical services.
Seniors Month / Pride Month/ Indigenous Month Seniors Month is in June and we
will be hosting some fun parties,
karaoke events, education and
much more throughout the
month. We will also be starting
up our Senior Of The Year
Award Nominations.
We are recognizing all our
amazing residents and clients
by showcasing their stories and
telling the world how they make
a difference in their community.
All nominees will receive a
certificate, picture hung in our
community hall and celebration
party.
Nomination forms can be found
at reception or a story and
picture can be given to the
program manager Elise
Robertson.
Thank you to all our amazing
seniors for everything you have
done and do
Pride month and Indigenous
Month is also in June.
Look out on each calendar
for programs celebrating
and educating the residents
this month. When asked about the history
of pride, often the first thing that
comes to people's minds are
the Stonewall Riots. Canada,
however, has it's own rich
history and turning points in the
struggle for and eventual
celebration of LGBT rights.
The most well known of these
are the Toronto raids which
lead to riots that turned into
what is today, a vibrant pride
festival. Learn more on our
education bristol board at the
front lobby
In June, Canadians celebrate
National Indigenous History
Month to honour the history,
heritage and diversity of
Indigenous peoples in Canada.
It is also an opportunity to
recognize the strength of
present-day Indigenous
communities.
West Park LTC Cook Book Submissions We are asking that you submit
a favorite recipe or words of
wisdom to our collection. It can
be an easy soup, creative vegan
dish, complex dessert or any
delicious meal you would like
to contribute. We are asking for
words of wisdom submissions
as well to add quotes to the
pages.
Recipes can be sent to
cookbooksubmissions2021@g
mail.com
Deadline to have your recipe
submitted for publication is
July 31. 2021
Leave a legacy through your
recipes or words of wisdom.
New Spring and Summer Menu Spring is here and Summer is around the corner. Over the next month, you will see a transition to our Spring and Summer menu. We have incorporated some of our popular foods, a selection of refreshing seasonal salads and our desserts will highlight some of the best flavors of the season. Look our for lots of watermelon, grapes berries,
cakes like strawberry shortcake, pineapple upside down cake, blue berry crisp and a selection of ice cream to help those sweet tooth cravings. Questions or comments about the menu can be directed to our dietary manager Irene Somwaru at any time.
Only 321 drive-in movie theaters remain
in operation in the United States.
One of Senator Trent Lott’s rules for wearing
seersucker includes “Don’t wear black
shoes.”
Red kola nuts and red hibiscus flowers were
used to make the original red soul food
drinks.
The burial location of King Kamehameha
remains one of Hawaii’s greatest
secrets.
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Notable Quotable
“In a gentle way you can shake
the world .”
~ Mahatma Gandhi
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June 2021
West Park LTC PT 2
NEWSLETTER for residents, staff, family and visitors. Fun Facts
More than 15
million older
adults are formally
recognized as
volunteers
Studies show that
physical activity
can slow the elder
aging process
In your 70’s only
5-10% state
having migraines,
as you age seniors
may still
experience visual
or sensory
disturbances
without the pain
for a headache or
migraine
Studies show that
those 60 and over
are the largest
demographic of
voters. Seniors are
the highest age
group who vote
Happy Seniors
Month
Contact Numbers Name Job Role Contact Information Office Location
Kingsway Illali Nursing Station Direct: 416-246-5244 Ext. 2244 or 2174 from main
line
1st Floor
Humber York Nursing Station Direct: 416-246-5245 Ext. 2245 or 2176 from main
line
1st Floor
Weston Mulholland Nursing Station Direct: 416-246-5248 Ext. 2248 or 2179 from main
line
2nd
Floor
Hughes Prittie Nursing Station Direct: 416-246-5246 Ext. 2246 or 2177 from main
line
2nd
Floor
Glenwyld Raymore Nursing Station Direct: 416-246-5247 Ext. 2247 or 2178 from main
line
3rd Floor
Feliciano Gargarita Maintenance Supervisor Ext. 2101 / 2172 from main line
Basement
Kitchen Dietary Support Ext. 2152 from main line Basement
Laundry Clothing, Linens, Labelling Ext. 2385 from main line Basement
Reception Administrative Support Ext. 2100 from main line Front Lobby
Kaitlyne Cox Recreation Supervisor Ext. 2145 from main line 1 st floor Humber York
Recreation Department Programs and Spiritual Services
Direct: 416.246.5238 Ext. 2238 from main line
2nd
Floor Weston Mulholland
RAI Coordinator Documentation Systems Ext. 2126 from main line 2nd
Floor Hughes Prittie
Hair Salon Personal Care Bookings Direct: 416-246-5243 2nd
Floor
Stacey Ann Lilly Nursing Scheduling Clerk Direct: 416-246-5235 Ext: 2235
3rd floor administration
Home Area Managers
Name Job Role Contact Information Home Responsibility
Office Location
Svitlana Kerel Assistant Director of Care (ADOC)
Direct: 416-246-2293 Ext. 2142 from main line
1st floor units
(Humber, York, Kingsway, Ilaali)
3
rd floor units
(Raymore)
1st floor, Ilaali unit
Diana Cole-Harris Assistant Director of Care (ADOC)
Direct: 416.246.5234 Ext. 2234 from main line
2nd
floor units (Hughes, Prittie,
Weston, Mulholland)
3
rd floor units
(Glenwyld)
2nd
floor, Prittie unit
Vannett Hamilton Director of Care (DOC)
Direct: 416.246.5240 Ext. 2240 from main line
Nursing Department
3rd floor, Raymore
unit
Management Team Name Job Role Contact Information Office Location
Xavier Garzon Environmental, Housekeeping, Laundry
Manager
Direct: 416.246.5242 Ext. 2242 from main line
Basement
Irene Somwaru Dietary Manager Direct: 416.246.5241 Ext. 2241 from main line
Basement
TBD Responsive Behaviors Manager
Ext. 2143 from main line 1st floor Humber/York area
Elise Robertson Programs Manager Direct: 416.246.5237 Ext. 2237 from main line
2nd
floor Mulholland area
Christine Francis Registered Dietitian Direct: 416.246.5236 Ext. 2236 from main line
2nd
floor
Manish Patel Physiotherapist Ext. 2122 from main line 2nd
floor
Denise Jackson Quality Assurance Coordinator
Ext 2292 from mail line 3rd floor
Charlotte Scott Social Worker Direct: 416.246.5239 Ext. 2239 from main line
3rd floor administration
Andrea Reid Office Manager Direct: 416.246.5233 Ext. 2233 from main line
3rd floor administration
Matt Lamb Executive Director Direct: 416.246.5232 Ext. 2232 from main line
3rd floor administration
Communication at West Park Long-Term Care 82 Buttonwood Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M6M 2J5
Tel: 416-614-9494 Fax: 416-245-9563 Hospital: 416-243-3600 Security: 2028
Communication Regarding:
Communication Flow: Questions, Feedback, Compliments or Concerns
Nursing Speak to PSW Speak to registered staff (RN/RPN) Contact respective ADOC/Quality
Assurance Coordinator Contact DOC Contact Executive Director
Programs, Day trips, Spiritual
Services Speak with recreation aide speak with recreation supervisor Contact Programs Manager Contact
Executive Director
Billing, rate reductions, cable
TV, trust accounts
Contact the Office Manager
Admissions & Discharges, Tours, Transfers, Resident
Support, Contracts
Contact Social Worker
Laundry, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Repairs
Speak with housekeeping staff Speak with Environmental Services Supervisor Contact with
Environmental Services Manager Contact Executive Director
Dietary (Meal service) Speak with Dietary aide Speak with Dietary
Supervisor Contact Dietary Manager Contact Executive Director
Nutrition content, food/fluid
textures, etc. Contact Registered Dietitian
Culture Club and Mural Artist Updates Culture club We are looking for interested participants who want to start up our culture club again and learn about different cultures while sampling some traditional food items. As we are still cohorting and not able to have our meals together in the community hall as we used to with our monthly theme we are proposing to host mini education events where we learn about the places we want to travel, virtually travel and explore through videos and educate ourselves on the culture while trying or baking a traditional snack/dish. This also gives us an opportunity to connect and reach out to more residents and
capture more cultures. Previous years we travelled and tasted places like Italy, Mexico, japan, Greece, Germany, Poland, India, UK, china, Peru and many other places. Let us know where you want to go, what you want to see, and what you want to taste. Murals Mural Artist Emma is coming back to do our donation wall on
the second floor outside of the elevators in June.
Donated by the White family in
honour of their loved one who lived here and enjoyed the patio, we are looking forward to
the resident’s vision of flowers that lead us to the outdoor patio. Bright colors, large
abstract images of florals and a fresh space is going to make the area wonderful.
Activity Lobby Cart There are two new carts near the lobby entrance: the one on right is filled with activities to complete on your own, or with a family member/visitor/staff. The cart on the left is where these activities are to be returned when you are finished with them. Recreation staff will then sanitize them and replace the items to be used by someone else. We are hoping this will help make essential visits meaningful, stimulating and engaging between visitors and residents. We would love your input on the items and how the activities are
going.
Memory Box Revamp Keep your eyes peeled for our memory box redecorating on all the units! For those residents who have chosen not to add their own decorations to the memory box displays outside their room, the recreation team has begun to colorfully spruce up the spaces. If you would like your memory box to be decorated, speak to the recreation staff on the unit to assist in this process or look our for next months memory box decorating programs.
Palliative care carts
New palliative care carts have come to west park. They are wooden carts with a nice fresh and clean homey feel. Products that can be found on some of the carts are: Candles, aromatherapy, fan, legacy note cards or paper, tissues, lotion, cd’s, palliative care brochure and much more. At this time we have had to remove tea and biscuits due to covid restrictions but will add them back when we can. The residents are still provided tea, snacks and food items it is just the family food items that have been removed as masks are not to be taken off during visitations.
Each cart is individualized for each residents who becomes palliative with input from the resident and family as to what would best comfort them. We would love your feedback on what you like or what you want to see for our palliative care carts. More information on our palliative care services can be found in our brochures in our spiritual room or family information board by the lobby.
Booking Visits
Looking to book an outdoor visit with a loved one? Call reception at 416-614-9494 and they can arrange a time for you and your family member or friend to visit. Essential caregivers are still allowed to visit inside the home and do not need a booking time. We are not recommending to bring pets at this time unless they are a certified therapy dog or service animal. We encourage you to keep your pets at home and it is very
difficult to sanitize our fury friends. Again masks are to be worn at all times and eating food and drinks together is not permitted. If you wish to bring a store bought item for a loved one or have a delivery come please ensure to sanitize items with our screeners. Thank you for working with us and being patient as we navigate the next stages of reopening.
Only 321 drive-in movie theaters remain
in operation in the United States.
.”
Do you know about our family education
and information board in our lobby by the
screeners? Find brochures and our newsletters here.
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