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The Huron Expositor, 1985-08-21, Page 16Pal -FAMILY ® THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 21, 1985 ® A15 liative care dates back to middle ages EDITOR'S NOTE: This is Part Three of a series of articles on the Palliative Care Service of the Seaforth Community Hospital. "Palliative Care" refers to programs and services that provide care to those patients for whom treatment aimed at cure and a prolongation of life are no longer appropriate but for whom therapy aimed at improving the quality of remaining life is the primary object. It is efficient, loving care by a multidisciplin- ary team of medical, nonmedical and volunteer care 'givers working closely to- gether to respond to the needs of the patient and the family, be they physical, emotion, social or spiritual. The term palliation comes from the term palliate which means . to alleviate (disease) without curing. The terms palliation and hospice are not new, but date back to the middle ages. Then, most serious illnesses and some not so serious illnesses lead to death because there were no known cures. Therefore, all a caregiver could do was ease and comfort with no hope for a cure. The words hospice and hospital are rooted in the word hospitality. When one is hospitable, they are known as being warm, caring and friendly persons who' welcome guests and make them as comfort- able as possible. With the advances in medical technology, the words palliation and hospital seem to fade as more and more emphasis isput on cure. In the middle ages and up to the end of the 19th century, doctors did 'what they could but expected that for many illnesses they were helpless and were thus more comfortable with death. Today's young men and women enter the medical profession with the sure knowledge they will be able to cure most every illness. Of course they are aware that there are still some illnesses that are incurable but with each passing day, new cures are being discovered. Therefore our doctors,and nurses, although not uncomfortable around a person for whom there is no cure, often feel frustrated in their inability to effect that cure. They are simply not as accepting of death and dying as those doctors years ago. This is as it should be, for if they were complacent about the situation, no new cures would be found, and it is to them, we the lay person look for our hope for tomorrow. However, this can sometimes cause a distress for those patients for whom a cure is not possible and for those doctors and nurses who are unable to effect that cure. A doctor and nurse's greatest reward is having a patient get well. When they know they are really helping someone, and can see he is making progress, they don't mind the hard work or the long hours. What if a patient doesn't get well? What if he is dying. Where are their rewards then? In the past, some of these dying patients experienced sterility and loneliness, because not only were doctors and nurses uncomfort- able with them, but so were his family and friends. The last 20 years have seen a change in attitude towards the care of dying patients in our society. The basic philosophy of what has come to be known as palliative care is that dying people need no less care and support than do patients who are going to recover. The main emphasis of palliative care is to provide each individual patient with the highest quality of life possible; often this includes effective management of pain, supervision of accurate information about his disease, and support for the family caring for the dying family member. "The move to organize palliative care in the community is understandable since in many ways, it is the ultimate realization of the goals of palliative care; that is providing an environment for the dying patient in which he or she can be kept as comfortable as possible, to live life to the fullest, in the company of people which he or she loves and they love him. It thus avoids the sterility and loneliness often associated with dying in a hospital." Doctors and nurses have recognized the misalignment between the needs of the person with the terminal illness and the four goals of the general hospital, which are to investigate, t� diagnose, to cure and to prolong life. The terminally ill patient, being a challenge to a general hospital setting because the skills of the institution and the patient and his family's needs are mis- matched,' often results: in isolation and compound suffering. Seaforth Community Hospital is now working to meet that challenge with the implementing of the Palliative Care Service. Organizing and planning are now underway. Many hours will be involved in making sure your community has the very best service possible. All of the organizations such as Home Care, V.O.N. and other groups such as, Cancer Society, Pastoral Care, etc. will be pooling informa- tion to ensure that the best possible care is given to this group and they need you, the community to help as well. . Volunteers are special people. While to have a program is important, it is the people that make it work. It involves all the workers in the hospital from kitchen staff and dietitian to the Administrator and the Board. Doctors, nurses and volunteers have a bigger job than just providing medical care. They will spend time and energy helping the patient and family with the emotional trauma that often accompanies a terminal illness. Volunteers come from all walks of life and can bring an amazing array of gifts that implement the care giving by a professional team. Both men and women will be needed. Their role is not to replace staff or family but to give emotional and physical support when needed. They are of special value when the patient has no family in their lives. Their primary goal is the establishment of a relationship of friendship with the patient and the family. There is within each man and woman a potential for goodness beyond their imagining, for giving which seeks no reward, for listening without judging, for living unconditionally. By becoming a palliative care volunteer, we hope to help you reach that potential. Palliative Care Service, although hospital based, must reach out to the community and vice versa. Over the next few months there will be education programs_s for staff and volunteers, as well as public education through the mediaand speaking engage- ments. A palliative care library will be set up YOUR CHOICE 48 oz. TINS WELCHS GRAPE DRINK OR CARTONS OF 3's (750 ml.) 90 MAPLE LEAF FLAKES OF HAM 1049 1.49 TIN NEILSONS DRINK CRYSTALS 275', 109 VARIETIES CRISCO SALAD OIL 3 LITRE 6.99 WELCHS PURE GRAPE JELLY OR JAM 1.99 500 mL MAPLE LEAF FLAKES OF TURKEY 180 g 149 TIN LiQUID DETERGENT PALMOLIVE 5 L 169 AJAX POWDERED CLEANERS 69' 400 g REG. SIZE BAR SOAP IRISH SPRING 3 a 1.69205 fl BATH SIZE BAR SOAP IRISH SPRING 1.692- 9 2'e FABRIC SOFTENER FLEECY 119 80 L DR. BALLARDS DOG FOODS 397 9 69 vnaIE TIPS WESTONS (8d2 STONE MILLED BREAD 675 g LOAF 99' PLAIN, SUGAR, CINNAMON WESTONS DONUTS 12's 99' ZEHRS EXTRA VALUE LAYS or RUFFLES POTATO CHIPS C ASORTEO VARIETIES 200 g PKG. WESTONS HAMBURGER OR WIENER ROLLS 990 I2 s LARGE 575 g CTN KELLOGGS RICE KRiSPIES 1.9 9 12 LITRE A.B.C. LAUNDRY DETERGENT 4 KG SIZE 59 9 P OF 10'S GRANNY'S —B TIER . TARTS CARTON 9 9` HOMO -2% -SKIM MILK 4 LITRE BAG ZEHRS MACARONI & CHEESE DINNERS C EVERYDAY LOW PRICE NIAGARA FROZEN LEMONADE 12.5 oz$ PN% 3 108: WHITE FAIRLEE ORANGE JUICE • 2 LITRE GAY LEA SOUR 25n mL , �4 SEALTEST LIGHT 'N' LIVELY YOGURT j] A 500 g •.4 FILAVORsSSORTED WINTERFRESH REGULAR OR GEL COLGATE TOOTHPASTE 100 mL TUBE 90 CHICKEN BEEF OR TURKEY YORK MEAT PIES FROZEN 8 oz. EACH 5 c` PLAIN BLORUIN BUTTER EWATER BLUEFISH STICKS 350 g PKG, '.9, CLOVER LEAF FLAKED WHITE TUNA 184 g • TIN BEATRICE FRENCH ONiON CHIP DiP 250 mL 979# BEATRICE FRESH LEMONADE 1 LITRE 39' MENNEN REG. OR SPICE SPEED STICK PLUS 75 9 f.99 INGERSOLL REGULAR CHEESE SPREAD 500 g 2.99 BADEN BRAND COLBY CHEESE 227.g 1.89 ZEHRS CHOICE WHOLE TOMATOES 28 or 79± IN FAIRLEE APPLE JUICE 2 LITRE f i89 BADEN BRAND MOZZARELLA 227 q 189 3 VARIETIES PEER FREAN COOKIES ZEHRS EXTRA VALUE ASSOQTEO VARWTILS STOKELYS VEGETABLES BADEN CHEESE HAVARTI 189 PRICES IN THIS AD ARE IN EFFECT WED. AUG. 21 UNTIL CLOSING SATURDAY AUG 24/85 ZEHRS EXTRA VALUE KLEENEX FACIAL TISSUES WE RESERVE THE RIGHT NINDTENAID DIET STYLE LEMONADE 280 ^+L 79 HEINZ TOMATO PASTE '3. 99V VALUABLE ZEHRS COUPON LIMIT PURCHASES TO SABLE WEEKLY FAMILY REQUIREMENTS CAFFEINE REDUCED I YAR-, � SALADA TEA BAGS , Z. 79 STOXELY'S FANCY 69' PUMPKIN 'A TOFUTTI 4 VAR. FROZENsoo 49 DESSERT 3. WITH THIS COUPON SAVE WHITE YELLOW BLUE MOCHA 200's C Box ,-. r ...IIIm.,4....16A /PWIE% I.5 L LIQUID PALMOLIVE DETERGENT ONE COUPON PER PVRCHAS l SALE; WITH THIS (01 PON LT I KLEENEX* FOR $3.96 PLUS THE VT' FOR I' Ina I' AVERAGE PRICE 40' BOX 4v PER P 1('KAI, h' 11'ITHn( T,CnI PI RN _. _ 11106 FRESH FROM THE COUNTRY OVEN COUNTRY OVEN 39 MIX OR MATCH 6 s e MUFFIN MANIA COUNTRY OVEN FRESH ENRICHED 24 or754 WHITE BREAD COUNTRY OVEN CHOC. CHIP In, P. BUTTER OR OATMEAL COOKIES 450 q THESE SPECIALS AVAILABLE ONLY IN: _pHWAY NO. 8 GODERICH MON.. TUES.. A TO 6 P.M. WED., THURS., FRI. - ♦ TO 9 P.M. SAT. 5:10 TO 6 P.M. JOSEPHINE ST. (HWY. NO.4) WiNGHAM MOH., TUES.. WED. $ SAT. • t:30 T©6 P.M THURS. AND FRI. • 11:55 TO 0 P.M. which will include tapes, books, resource files and pamphlets. If you belong to a group, ie church, communityorsocial and would like to have a presentation about palliative care, do not hesitate to contact Laurie Erb at the hospital 527-1650. This type of presentation is not morbid and can be quite enjoyable and sometimes helpful to members. of the audience. Death isa very real part of living and although we wish it were not so, our attitudes and actions can make the experience less dramatic and sometimes rewarding to the survivors. We all know this subconsciously. If we didn't, insurance companies would not be doing so well, but how many of us are comfortable talking about this very natural occurrence. If you feel you might be able to be one of these unique volunteers, or would simply like more information, contact Laurie Erb at the hospital 527-1650. Training programs will not start until mid September or early October, cati I.( 410N.. LEGION NEWS August 19 was the forty-third anniversary of the raid of Dieppe. Veterans who participated in this action must view the annual editorials and articles in magazines with mixed feelings. The debates on the value of the raid are still being waged by our peers as the article in this month's Legion magazine relates. Regard- less of who should be blamed, the veteran who participated in this raid should be remembered along with the many casualties that were sustained. It is hoped that nothing of this magnitude will ever happen again. Our two golf teams who participated in the District tournament last weekend failed, to qualify for the Provincial tournament, for the first time in quite a few years. Maybe next year we will be back again. Two weeks ago two teams of Lawn Bowlers played in the Provincial finals with the teams of John Patterson, Neil Bell and George Hildebrand winning all games and qualifying for a prize. After the bowling 'supper was served by the Auxiliary at Branch 15 'In Brampton, the prizes were given out. In our own Branch the corn roast was well attended last Friday evening. Our entertain- ment chairman John Lansink and his committee deserve a vote of thanks for their efforts, This Friday night is our Diamond Jubilee Banquet, anyone who has not picked up their tickets, please do so right away. The Auxiliary would like to know how many to set tables for. The musical "We'll meet again" is coming to the Seaforth District High School on Friday, September 20. This musical is being sponsored by the Diamond Jubilee commit- tee of the Legion. Anyone who attended the Provincial convention in Hamilton, had the opportunity to see this play and all came away saying how much they enjoyed it. Tickets are now available from the committee and at the Legion. We expect a sell out crowd so please get your tickets early. Don't forget the Seniors golf tournament this Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m. There are prizes and a steak supper after the golf. On behalf of the Branch, i would like to express our sorrow to Vern Scott in the loss of his wife Margaret who was a lifelong resident of this community and will be missed by her many friends. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. Gordon Scott P.R.0 Photo correction Opps we goofed. A photograph that appeared in the August 14 issue of The Huron Expositor contained an error. The photograph, entitled Five Genera- tions incorrectly identified Michael Fallow- field as the great-grandson of Mr and Mrs. Wilbur Turnbull 4f Brussels. He is their great -great-grandson. The Expositor regrets the error. Praise (Continued from page Al2 to where the firefighters were working. the blaze was almost out. I had been right behind them on the road, so at most they needed five minutes to get a handle on it. Also worthy of praise in this case. incidentally, is Police Chief Hal Claus. He and f had a minor of last week over one of my editorials. Vet, when he recognized my car in the line-up behind the fire truck as it made its way to Wednesday's fire, he waved me through, I'm not saying reporters should be subject to any special treatment by the police - we are liable to the same laws and rights as anybody else. , The chief apparently recognized, however. that I was just trying to do my job - to gather N the information people were going to want to know about the fire. I also appreciate that he didn't bear me any ill feelings because of our disagreement. Cm not going to be in Seaforth much longer. I have one more year of school to go. and I'll be leaving town at the end of the month. it's incidents like this, I'm sure, that Will form my lasting impression of the town - and its people. 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