Spring Newsletter LACAA

Hi All, In 2 Days it will be SPRING! As I

write this, I can’t wait for our upcoming

23rd ANNUAL CONVENTION to Refresh and Rejuvenate with each

other and all our great ideas!

We can’t wait for all of you to join to-gether and have 3 days full of fun and

excitement.

As most of you know our theme is:

COME GROW WITH US Some of it has to do with gardening but the

rest has to do with You and your Resident’s.

How you can all of you

GROW: SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLY, SENSORY,

SPIRITUALLY, &

COGNITIVELY Keep these categories in mind when you

come to

The Convention.

We would like you to share your ideas and you’ll find out how when you get there.

Don’t forget to bring your brochures as a reminder of what you’ll need for your

chance at the

FABULOUS BONUS DRAW!!

I would like to thank all the Mem-bers for having patience with our

Website www.lacaa.com while it has been under construction. There are still a few minor details, some Links and Resources that are

to be added ASAP. If you notice anything that should

come to our attention please contact me at:

[email protected]

If you didn’t get you last Newsletter or know someone who didn’t there

will be a copy at The Convention for you or contact me with your name

and mailing address. Or you can now access it online with your password.

Take Care

Angela McKay President 2011 ‐ 2012

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE– ANGELA MCKAY

Come Grow With Us LACAA EXECUTIVE

2011—2012 PRESIDENT Angela McKay [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Desin Kohler [email protected] SECRETARY Leahn Losey [email protected] TREASURER COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR DIRECTOR AT LARGE Marcel Augey [email protected]

LACAA CONFERENCE 2

REVIEWS 6

PHYSICAL 8

EMOTIONAL 9

MENTAL 10

SOCIAL 11

SPIRITURAL 12

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE 13

Inside this issue:

APRIL EDITION 2012 LACCA SPRING NEWSLETTER

LACCA SPRING NEWSLETTER 2012

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Chris Reimer

[email protected]

LACAA PRESENTS: THE 23RD ANNUAL CONVENTION

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Professional Resource Fair Dinner Cash Bar

Kick-Off Speaker Horticulturalist Jim Hole Silent Auction

Morning Coffee Muffins Fruit Activity Fair Lunch

Annual General Meeting Grow Your Programs Dinner

Cash bar Entertainment ELVIS 50/50

Morning Coffee Muffins Fruit Program Sharing Door Prizes

BONUS DRAW ITEM REMINDERS:

YOU must bring or do these 3 following things to be entered into to a

FABULOUS BONUS DRAW

YOU WON’T be disappointed!

YOU must bring or do these 3 following things to be entered :

1. Names of your 10 Best Entertainment Groups or Individuals

PLEASE NOTE The Brochure stated 100 photocopies of the Enter-

tainment Chart. Our Strong Apologies we only need ONE CHART

handed in for LACAA to compile….if you already did it bring them

anyway!

2. Your Own Name Tag

3. Annual General Meeting Attendance Thursday1:00 –APROX 2:30pm

LACAA is not responsible for prices on Rooms or Amenities.

Convention price does not include Rooms

Black Knight Inn 403-343-6666 Toll Free 1-800-661-8793 Address

2929 50thAve Red Deer

NO MONIES WILL BE REFUNDED FOR CONVENTION AFTER

APRIL11/2012

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COME GROW WITH US! 2012 LACAA CONVENTION

Using Horticulture as a therapy tool ,as well as encouraging our membership to

“GROW”

Personally,

Professionally,

Spiritually,

Physically,

Mentally

April 25—27, 2012

Kick Off Speaker: Jim Hole:

Explaining what makes plants tick is Jim’s specialty, and he

does it without ever losing sight of the beauty and wonder that

make gardening enjoyable. Jim is Alberta’s most articulate horticulturist – and one of the most knowledgeable. He is ar-dent about plants, conserva-

tion, the environment and busi-ness. His passion inspires audi-

ence members to “get down and dirty” and to regenerate their lives through gardening. His humor and his engaging

spirit are legendary.


Resident Friendly Joke Page Angela McKay

POTATOES

Girl Potato and Boy Potato had eyes for each other, and finally they got married and had a little sweet potato, which they called 'Yam.' Of course, they wanted the best for Yam. When it was time, they told her about the facts of life. They warned her about going out and getting half-baked, so she wouldn't get accidentally mashed, and get a bad name for herself like 'Hot Potato,' and end up with a bunch of Tater Tots. Yam said not to worry, no Spud would get her into the sack and make a rotten potato out of her! But on the other hand she wouldn't stay home and become a Couch Potato either. She would get plenty of exercise so as not to be skinny like her Shoestring cousins. When she went off to Europe, Mr and Mrs. Potato told Yam to watch out for the hard-boiled guys from Ireland, and the greasy guys from France called the French Fries. Yam said she would stay on the straight and narrow and wouldn't associate with those high class Yukon Golds, or the ones from the other side of the tracks who advertise their trade on all the trucks that say, 'Frito Lay.' Mr. and Mrs. Potato sent Yam to Idaho P.U. (that's Potato University) so that when she graduated she'd really be in the Chips. Yet, in spite of all they did for her, one-day Yam came home and announced she was going to marry Tom Brokaw. Tom Brokaw! Mr. and Mrs. Potato were very upset. They told Yam she couldn't possibly marry Tom Brokaw because he's just a commentator. FLOWERS

Two friars are having trouble paying off the belfry, so they open a florist shop. Everyone wants to buy flowers from the men of God so business is quickly booming. The florist across town sees a huge drop in sales and asks the two friars to close their shop, but they refused. A month later the florist begs the friars to close because he’s having trouble feeding his family. Again, they refuse, so the florist hires Hugh McTaggert. Hugh is the roughest, toughest thug in town and is hired to “persuade” the friars to close. Hugh asks the friars to close their florist shop. When they refuse, he threatens to beat them up and wreck their shop every day they remain open, so they close. This proves once again that Hugh and only Hugh can prevent florist friars.

BOOK REVIEW—COMMUNITY BOOKS

FIND YOUR

COMMUNITY

BOOKS!

ENJOY!

Life is not always Perfect...

Enjoy the Journey… The most beautiful Senior in my mind is one who’s

face is filled with wrinkles, bumps and

Lumps! They have such amazing stories to share

from their life Experiences and a wealth

of knowledge! Listen, Learn, and Grow

Chris


EDITORS NOTE—CHRIS REIMER

ties to meet in our residents lives- PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL MENTAL SOCIAL SPIRITUAL We offer much more that Games and Activities to just fill time. Our Professional Devel-opment and Per-

sonal Growth aide not only ourselves but our families, our co-workers and most of all our residents. Keep learning and growing, as they

say, “Bloom Where You Are

Planted!” See you at Conference!

Chris

The Rural Community Books are a great source of information and reminiscing for our residents.

Our Town is Celebrat-ing it’s 100th Birth-day this year and so there are many com-munity events to at-tend. In Reading I have taken to read-ing some interesting

stories form our Com-munity Book. Some Residents have even written in it a decade or two ago, giving new incite into their lives. Of course we find the most interest-ing stories gleaned from it’s pages are the ones where a community member will recall how they or

their parents farmed or lived and traveled – stories of pulling the cars through the mud field in-between home and the road with a horse team.

Get out your communities books, enjoy reading and the conversation that follows.

Chris

It has been an in-teresting year as your Editor. I have learned a great deal as I write this quarterly Newsletter. I hope you have benefited from the information and the format which zeros in on the five areas we attempt to bring opportuni-

MOVIE REVIEW— BY ANGELA MCKAY


The Following Sets can be purchased at: www.amazon.ca sorry no toll free ordering number must order on the internet or go to Chapters

It's all baby animals, all the time, in this special, 5-DVD featuring every episode of Animal Planet's smash hit GROWING UP Series! Includes: ARCTIC, WILDCATS, SAFARI, and WIL-DERNESS—and PRIMATES. If you have Resident’s who are nature lovers or not these will sof-ten any heart. NOTE: Can be found at some Zellers Locations in clearance.

Grand Ole Opry Classics: This 8 DVD set features the biggest names in country from the 50s-70s performing their biggest hits live. Performers include Ernest Tubb, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, and more. All your Resident Music lovers will get nostalgic with these good ole fashioned tunes.

Black & White; DANIEL BOONE - SEASON 1 collects all 28 episodes from the first sea-son of the 1964 Western adventures series. Starring Fess Parker as the legendary frontiers-man, DANIEL BOONE . Bring back your Male Resident’s sense of boyhood adventure.

The four part Anne of Green Gables collection in a 5-disc box set contains 18 hours of the classic family entertainment. A delicate epic full of wit, style and emotional power and filmed amidst the spectacular scenery of Prince Edward Island, Canada. (GREEN GABLES, AVONLEA, CONTINUING STORY and NEW BEGINNING) Your Female Resident’s will be sent back in time when their independence as a girl was surfacing.

You can find several videos here www.travelvideostore.com but the following is a fantastic deal

Takes viewers on more than 150 adventures, and introduce the people, pastimes, food, history, hidden gems and extreme traditions of more than 25 countries and territories around the globe. Hop aboard a catamaran, camel, elephant, airplane, horse, helicopter, kayak, canoe, sled, train, rickshaw, Pedi cab, paraglide or grab a pair of skis and go off the beaten path for glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, coast-line, countryside, deserts, jungles, palaces, peaks, sunsets, seaports and more!

Passport to Adventure Travel the world with 48 episodes 3000 Minutes, 50 Hours,

Ihttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/diabetes-diabete/risk-risques-eng.php#ip

Like other serious health conditions, the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes

PHYSICAL—REDUCE THE RISK OF DIABETES

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT: http://www.eldergym.com/elderly-diabetes.html Exercise by itself is not the way to treat diabetes. Your care plan should include working closely with your doctor to achieve a balance between medication, diet and exercise Diabetics should try to avoid exercising in weather that is too hot or too cold because they are especially susceptible to heat or cold injury Diabetics should also avoid exercises that may increase their blood pressure including overhead arm work, stressful isometric exercise and heavy weights. This is very important for those with retinal problems. Those with elderly diabetes should generally avoid aerobic classes that perform high impact movements. Certainly if you have retinal problems, foot ulcers, or peripheral neuropathy this jarring movement is not good. If you have obtained medical clearance for exercise you may follow any generally safe senior exercise class format with a slow progression. Make sure you space out your workout over the week to maintain the positive exercise benefit of increased insulin sensitivity. http://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/how-exercise-affects-glucose.aspx

Tips for Exercising When You Use Insulin

Vary your routine. To get the most out of your workouts, aim to do a combination of aerobic exercises, strength

training, and stretching. Talk with your doctor, who can help you devise an exercise routine that will be safe

and effective for you.

Time it right. Depending on your daily schedule and insulin plan, you may need to exercise at certain times dur-

ing the day, and avoid exercising at others. Your diabetes care team can help you determine when the best

times would be for you to exercise.

PHYSICAL

can be reduced by healthy lifestyle choices, such as con-trolling the diet, not smoking and losing excess weight and exercising. Weight loss of 5% to 10% -- or about 4.5 to 9 kg (10 to 20 lbs.) for a 90-kg

(200-lb.) person -- has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of diabetes.

Public Health Agency of Canada

EXCELLENT WEBSITE


Exercise —Special Needs of Diabetic Exercisers

FIND AN ACTIVITY THAT WORKS

FOR YOU

Types of Communi-cation Behavior Barriers to effective communication Verbal Communica-tion Behavior Non-Verbal Commu-nication Behavior Identify styles of

This website is very informative and has links to many -Effective Communi-cation Skills Assessment of your Com-munication skills Need for Effective Communication

behavior activity1 Identify styles of behavior activity 2 How assertive are you?

Improving your Communication Skills is like the Spring Rain that causes the Grass to GROW! Chris

EMOTIONAL—ASSESS YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excerpts from this GREAT WEBSITE—CHECK IT OUT TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS Ihttp://www.rsc-ne-scotland.ac.uk/ie/Who%20Am%20I%203/Who%20Am%20I%203-178.htm

Aggressive Behavior offends or isolates someone else’s rights Aggression can sometimes be an expression of fear, lack of self-esteem, or inability to control a situation in any other way.

Avoidance Behavior is sometimes used to evade any confrontation People can become very adept at avoiding uncomfortable situations, either through refusal to recognize the problem or by deliberately side stepping confrontational situations.

Accommodating Behavior or Submissive lets you reduce anxiety, guilt or fear by letting your views or thoughts be misconstrued, ignored or lets you be taken advantage of. Submissive behavior often leads to a build up of resentment which can show itself in loss of self-esteem or an eventual aggressive outburst.

Assertive Behavior True assertive behavior involves protecting your space and rights whilst not Isolating another person’s rights or space. It relies on honest, direct and appropriate expression of needs, wants or feelings as a first, not a last resort. The mutual acceptance of each other’s position leads to more open and fruitful communication. Assertive behavior is often thought of as a Win Win situation where both parties in the communication process benefit from increased effectiveness.

Great website complete with Activities and Group Discussion Questions... I am going to try and work some of this information into my Programming! Chris Reimer

EMOTIONAL

AGGRESSIVE– ACCOMMODATING– AVOIDING– ASSERTIVE WHO ARE YOU?


DO THUNDER CLOUDS

WHIRL ABOUT YOU?

Catherine started her first job after graduation, and was curled in the fetal posi-tion on her bed, her mus-cles rigid, sobbing uncon-trollably. Valerie said that was the moment the light went on and she knew she needed to get help for her daughter. Catherine ended up missing a couple weeks of work while she sought treatment for her panic dis-

“Valerie Pringle was our guest speaker this year, and everyone was riveted listening to her story of how her and her husband came to realize that what their daughter, Catherine, had was not just nervous-ness. Valerie recalled how her daughter would spend weeks on end crying during exam time, and the final breaking point came when

order, and when she went back to work, she told her boss what had been going on, and he simply said, "Oh, my wife has that. It's really hard. Good for you for getting help," which was probably the most helpful thing that anyone had done so far. Showing under-standing and acceptance, not judgment.” http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=2-74

MENTAL—A DAY IN HER SHOES Catherine's Story 2011

CHECK OUT THESE SITES: Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=2-74

http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=284-1501-2012-3194-3203&lang=1 Our hope for the evening was to spread the message that mental health awareness and acceptance is extremely important, and we feel we have helped to do that, if only in a small way. Stigma and discrimina-tion are still very pervasive in our communities, in our families, in our workplaces, and in our schools. It takes a lot of courage for individuals to open up about mental illness. Everyone who attended heard some mental health facts that perhaps they weren't aware of. A small selection being: 80% of mental illnesses and mental health issues begin during childhood; however most parents don't want to over-react. This however, can lead to under recognizing. 1 in 5 children get the health care they need. That means that 4 of 5 children are suffering. It also means that 1 in 5 people suffer from a mental health issue or mental illness throughout their lives. So whether it is you personally, your significant other, child, family member, co-worker, friend, etc, everyone is affected by mental health problems The World Health Organization predicts that by 2020, depression will become the #2 cause worldwide of years lost to disability. The number of suicides in Canada is almost 4,000 people per year. For people aged 15-24 in Can-ada, suicide is the #2 cause of death. Mental illness costs the Canadian economy a staggering $51 billion a year, and each day 500,000 people will miss work due to mental health problems.

Mental illness is the number one cause of disability in Canada, accounting for nearly 30% of disability claims and 70% of total costs. Mental health disorders in the workplace cost Canadian companies nearly

14% of their net annual profits and up to $16 billion annually.

Look closely at the Shoes that our

Residents Walk In— We never know what

they are dealing with today.

ZZ

MENTAL

A DAY IN HER SHOES—MENTAL HEALTH WEEK MAY 7—13, 2012


Electrified With Conversation as I handed this out. Then I announced that I had a $100 bill to any resident who re-turned the paper with their response. Two thirds of the ninety Lodge took part.

I had no idea what the Teacher would do with

Box Social Preparation Included:

The Grade two teacher sent ahead papers with the question—

”When you were young, what could you buy for 10 cents?” I have NEVER heard the dining room so

this information—On Auction Day the class presented the Lodge with a bound book of their responses, Illustrated by the students! What a fun Pro-ject to add to help us re-member our Box Social! Chris Reimer

SOCIAL— “What could you buy for 10 cents?”

February 29th, 2012 What an exciting day for Everyone! “What’s my bid, who’ll give me $500, 5,5,going with $600…”

The real auctioneer gave this an authentic flavor!

The residents attended Activities in February collecting brightly colored Funny Money and as the month wore on the Excitement Grew!

The Grades two and three Students anticipated the day decorating their boxes and making art projects, writing some riddles to share along with a letter of introduction.

The Crafts Department cut out paper flowers for the children to add to straws for juice.

The Resident Baking Department made spectacular tasty cookies to be share with the children.

The Volunteers lined up and dressed up to assist: The auctioneer holding the boxes for all to see Giving assistance to some residents with their biding Escorting residents to the Volunteer Clerks Table to pay and meet their student Serving Coffee, Tea, Juice and Cookies

The paper sent a reporter to take photos and cover the event.

The ESL teacher brought three adult students to witness the Heritage event with an assignment.

One and all thoroughly enjoyed the event! The thirty three boxes were auctioned off in one hour. Raising $39,000 dollars of Funny Money with a $6,000 Funny Money commission going to our Auctioneer to say thank you for all his work. Chris

SOCIAL

SADIE HAWKINS DAY OLD FASHIONED BOX SOCIAL - A HIT


along with my bags heading out on the two hour journey. I had one stop to make along the way—A Job Interview and then I would continue down the road. Any other day I would have been ecstatic with the news that I had the job and needed to start the next day. I did need the job and so made the Practical decision of turning my car around back to my

Good bye Grandma I Love You

I was 18, in-between College and finding work when I got the call- my Grandma was very sick. I had lived her as a child, she taught me to love tea and toast. She introduced me to the Bible and read me little Bible Stories each night. I quickly packed the fixings for soup

apartment to prepare for work. I have always regretted that decision. I didn’t have the courage to ask if I could start next week. I wasted the one opportunity for a last visit with my Grandmother. Regrets drive home lessons-learned. I would soon trust in her God, and learned to listen and follow God’s still small voice—so I can live with no regrets. Chris

SPIRITUAL– LIFE’S JOURNEYWITH NO REGRETS

I looked on the Web and what I found was a mount load of many belief system on saying good-bye... http://heavensrollcall.com/ is a website that combine magnificent photos and poetry on a number of topics, read carefully so it says what you are trying to express to someone… When I think of saying goodbye, especially to a Lodge Resident… I think… What were they like as a child, a teen, a young adult, middle aged, elderly? What happened in their life that shaped them into yesterdays resident? Were they loved as a child? Who was their favourite aunt or friend? Did they fall out of a tree, or get hurt along life's journey? What did they believe, spiritually, philosophically, what made them who they were? Did they marry? How is their spouse, their children, grans and great grans? Did they travel, throughout their life? Where did they live? Were they adventuresome, in activities, hobbies, or food? What made them laugh wholeheartedly? What did they treasure? What would they do on a warm sunny day that was care free? What were their dreams? Were they fulfilled? Did they have a bucket list? Was is filled with adventure? Did they achieve it? What did they leave unsaid? What task did they leave undone? Did they have any regrets? Were they afraid or at peace in their last moments? Was God their to Welcome them home? Was He a welcomed part of their life? As I look up photos I’ve taken of the resident I reflect on these questions, it helps me let go.

I give the DVD of photos to their family, and pray that as they look through the photos it will bring comfort to their family.

“Be still and know that I am God.”

SPIRITUAL–

S A Y I N G G O O D B Y E I N O U R L O D G E S


40-Year Difference When I was a 20-something college student, I became quite friendly with my study partner, a 64-year-old man, who had returned to school to finish his degree. He confessed, with a wink, that he had once thought more than friendship might be a pos-sibility between us. "So what changed your mind?" I asked him. "I went to my doctor and asked if he thought a 40-year age difference be-tween a man and woman was insurmountable. He looked at my chart and said, 'You're interested in someone who's 104?'"

Praying Boy Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents' house. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO. I PRAY FOR A NEW DVD PLAYER..." The older brother leaned over and nudged the younger brother and said, "Why are you shouting your prayers? God isn't deaf." To which the little brother replied, "No, but Gramma is!"

Cute Baby When we brought our new-born son to the pe-diatrician for his first checkup, the doctor said, "You have a cute baby." Smiling, I said, "I'll bet you say that to all the new parents." "No," he replied, "just to those whose babies are really good-looking." "So what do you say to the others?" I asked. "He looks just like you."

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE—

To promote recreation services as essential services within the lodge foundation system in that the mean-ingful activities and social interaction are vital to maintaining the overall well being and contentment of foundation residents. -by increasing the quality of life for the residents.

-by acting as a support group and resource bank to its members.

-by acting as a communication network to Lodge Activity Coordinators of Alberta.

-by sponsoring an annual convention.

-by enhancing the education of Lodge Activity Coordinators

LIVE

LOVE LAUGH!

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