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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-06-08, Page 16" • • ••••• , HOUSE — This weekend is Nursing Home weekend throughout the - province. The Cal lander. Nursing Home will open its doors, to the public betWeen 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday. The public are invited to enjoy'tea and a display of crafts made by some of the home's 34 residents. (Photo by Langlois) OPEN HA YWARD S Discount -Variety Cosmetics Tobacco Patent Medicines Grocerips and Stationery Weekdays 9-9 Holidays Sundays 1 2-6 Ed's. Siding & Roofing Vinyl & A i tiMinum Siding 6 Aluminum Windows. & Mots Aluminum seamless eVestrtivigihi. For your Free estimate Call Wroxeter 835.6341 Be_ an early Then you —will enjoy the, beauty of a lovely home all, summer Ontario Nursing Home Weekend JUNE 9th - 12th Theme: "More Than a Place to Live" DID YOU KNOW? * If you live in a nursing home you are not called a patient- -'you are a resident. * Nursing home staff are dedicated to create a home away from home for their residents. During Nursing Home Weekend visit your local nursing home to learn more about nursing home care. We have arranged the following programs and you are cordially welcome. CALLANDER NURSING. HOME will be holding OPEN HOUSE on Sunday June 12th Crafts done by our Patients will be on display and Tea will be served by Patients and Staff from 2 to COO pm We hope you will take this opportunity to visit us A member of the Ontario Nursing Home AssociationAss Nursing Home Weeken is spon" sored annually by the Ontario Nursing Home Association and Omnetmarbieo,r nursing homes throughout 16—THE BRUSSELS POST, JUNE 8? 1977 Nursing home -senior communit ADMINISTRATOR Norman Keay, of Wingham, is the owner and administrator of the Callander Nursing Home. The Home is the largest employer in the village, providing jobs for some 30 full and part time staff caring for 34 residents. (Photo by Langlois) Next weekend, nursing homes throughout Ontario will be out to prove a point. They'll be out to show the public that nursing homes aren't places to be dreaded,' where people go to live out the last of their lives. They're places where life ‘e'an be fun, and where people can live useful, productive and pleasant lives. The Callander Nursing Home in Brussels is taking part in the program that will see Nursing Homes, province wide, opening their doors to the public. Next Sunday, June 12, between 2 and 4 p.m.-the staff and residents of the home will be on hand to welcome the public with a cup of tea and a display of crafts made by residents of the home. For many people, it should be an eye opening experience. Home Opened ' The Callander Nursing Home was opened in the late 1950's in the former Ross residence by Mr. and Mrs.Ed. Baker. In 1961, the home was bought by Douglas Callander and his mother Edna Callander, and ' was given its , present name. In May of 1973 it was purchased by Granville Austin, who operated it until July of last year, when it was bought by its present owner, Norman Keay, of Wingham. The Callander Nursing Home is the largest employer in the village. A staff of approximately 30 full and part time employees are kept busy seven days a week catering to the needs of the home's 34 residents. Two Types of Patients Mrs. Margaret Krauter of Brussels, who is the Home's director of narsing, says there are two types of patients receiving care. The Callan der Nursing Home is licenced under the Ontario Government's "Home for Special Care" Act of 1964. This means that patients from the Ontario Hospital who are. well enough to leave the hospital but not able to look after themselves entirely, reside in the home. The costs of supporting these patients is borne by the government. About half of the residents are special care patients, Mrs. Krauter says. They are not kept separately, but are encouraged to mix freely with the public and with the home's other residents. These other residents are older . people who, for one reason or another, need the services the home can provide. The cost of caring for these residents is also borne by the government through the. special care program if the residents require assistance. Provincial Standards Standards for Nursing Hoime C4e are set by the Provincial Government Mrs. Krauter says, and inspections are frequent. In many cases, the regulations governing nursink homes are stricter than thej are for public' hospitals. "Over the years .", Mrs. Krauter says, the Brussels home "has had one of the highest ratings in the county.' At least one Registered Nurse is on duty every day. The home's nursing staff of 23 consists of three RN's, five Registered Nutt- ing assistants. A physiotherapist. sometimes visits the home as. well, whenever needed. A kitchen staff of fOur is alsd on hand daily to prepare the meals for the home's residents. A number of area high school.; students also work at the, home! after school hours and in the summer time. There is also a craft director at the home who encourages residents to keep busy making small articles and exercising. Once a month, volunteers' from the Brussels Women's Institute and life has become more full for their- residents. "People used to think that they were going there to die" she says. "They used to think, 'What is tl6ere left for me' But most•find there is fun left in life. And a nursing home need not be the end of the line. Mrs. Krauter says some patients have come to the home for special care after leaving a hospital, and have eventually - been able to return to their own homes. "You try to give the reside, as much independence as i can" Mrs, Krauter says, "you' to get them to do as much themselves as they can"; "If they're giving up a benio tell them to keep a chair, pictu a radio. It makes them feel ii have part of their home still % them." People often find that they much happier and much better in the home, surrounded by es people and plenty of spe attention, Mrs. Krauter sas Some people who haven't lice able to get into the bathtub, fs example, soon discover that 6 can do so when they have halt And that can make a lot ol difference, Mrs. Krauter says, Mrs. Krauter added that hi people who work in the horR don't find it a depressing plat There is always something to make you feel that your work is worthwhile. She says the health and happiness of the patients irlo come to the home often improy dramatically. One woman ,,y came to the home couldn't walkt feed herself when she arived, Now she plays the piano, and co walk to the dining room. "Sheiss vastly changed person" Mts. Krauter says. "That's so encouraging that you feel as if you've really helped. And 6 makes you feel good". come to the home to provide a birthday party for the residents who have had birthdays that month. One patient celebrated his 97th birthday only a few days ago Mrs. Krauter says. Community involvement. The involvement of the community in activities at the home contributes greatly to: making life pleasant for the residents. Church groups often come to the home and hold group singing sessions. A Mennonite group visits the home to sing on the first Sunday of every month. Musical groups sometimes visit too. And recently, a group of kindergarten students came to the home for a visit. The residents were especially delighted to see the children according to the. director. RelatiVes who come to take the residents out for a ride are an important part of the residents recreation. A picnic is also planned for the summer, and a bus tour to the African Lion Safari in Rockton is being organized Mrs. Krauter says. Image Changed The, image of the Nursing Home has changed over the years, as care has become better her er. T 79 pi Choic h sal Good A ste ms o d for 81 sts ling f welv pie gam d for Twent K& eragir 85. There er hoio m 39 Good .00. Ten h hty o solr Choic h sal Good Bulls 30 to of 40 to .00. 50 to 25. A Po iden al Br Sal Fl