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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, November 23,1994 Day Program for Elderly and Handicapped Expected Soon Service Welcomes New Chaplain for Memorial Hospital The program director for the Ajax- based Caregiver Relief Program says a day-program for elderly and handicapped handicapped adults may soon be available in Bowmanvillc. Program director Susan Haines was speaking to a caregivers' support group at Trinity United Chinch on November 14th. She noted that the adult day progrant which currently runs in south Ajax now has a waiting list of six. "Wc have put in a proposal to Community Care dial the next site wc open will be in the Bowmanvillc area," she said. The Caregiver Relief Program was started by Community Care nine years ago when it became apparent that there was an urgent need for in-home support, said Haines. Caregiver Relief Program is a res pite service providing relief to caregivers caregivers of frail elderly, the disabled and those with cognitive impairment. Two programs are offered which arc designed designed to help relieve some of the stress that results from constant caregiving. caregiving. One of the services offered is an adult day-program which now serves 14 individuals aged 32 to 90. Day- program activities include crafts, baking, baking, music and field trips. Haines is always always impressed with the way the day program clients look out for one another. another. "The ones who have mental im- painnent arc helped by the ones who don't, and those with physical problems problems arc helped by the ones who can push their wheelchair," she says. "But, as the program grows, more people are using the service, and we Susan Haines (left), Program Director for the Caregiver Relief Program run by Community Care, was warmly welcomed to the November November 14th meeting of the local caregivers' support group by members members and Cope Director, Janice Kroft. To the Electors who supported me and to my friends who so conscientiously worked on my campaign "A VERY SINCERE THANK YOU" Mike Slocombe © X XX To the Bowmanvillc residents for their support. To family and friends for their hard work. If you have concerns please call. THANK YOU WARD 3 for your support BEVERLY WAKEFIELD TRUSTEE Norllmmbcrland-Clarington Hoard of Education Authorized by the C.F.O. for Beverly Wakefield Campaign © haven't had additional funding. But wc keep hearing that there's going to be more dollars coming." Haines was unable to say when a site for a similar program might be available in Bowmanvillc, but she hoped it would be soon. The Caregiver Relief Program also offers primary caregivers short breaks from their round-the- clock duties. In-home respite may be requested for weekends, evenings or just a couple of hours, Haines told the group. Help is also available for a week or two of holidays. In some cases, cases, a respite worker may even accompany accompany caregiver and patient to their cottage. cottage. Cost is partially subsidized by province and the caregiver pays $5.20 per hour or less, depending on how long the help is needed. There are 26 attendants available to provide respite care, including our first male, Haines said. No one should feel guilty for demanding demanding a break from the strains of tending to an ill family member, Haines notes, although this is often the case. Caregivers too often refuse outside help because they fear their loved ones would object to a stranger nursing them. But, Haines says reluctant reluctant customers are won over eventually. eventually. "Once they get used to it, they're okay." Ideally, Haines would like to be able to offer clients better guarantees for emergency relief, especially in cases where the primary caregiver becomes becomes ill and there are no other family members living close by. One possible possible solution she says may involve the co-operation of area hospitals. She would also like to see improvements in the region's transit for handicapped. handicapped. To apply for Caregiver Relief, telephone telephone (905) 427-7587 Providence-Shaw's W.l. Members Recall Memories from War Recount your happy memories of the war years was the presentation with which President Shirley Brown opened the November 17, 1994 meeting. meeting. Members and guests responded with an assortment of amusing tales. Following the introduction of guests Jean Holmes, Lena Graham, and Alice Sheffield, the minutes were read by Secretary Gail Guthrie. Betty Lou Locke read the Treasurer's Treasurer's report in the absence of Lidy Bouwmeester. Correspondence was read by Gail Guthrie but the sunshine report was unavailable due to Sylvia Payer's absence. absence. We were pleased to have Frances Robinson with us after stay in hospital and hope Gertrude Hcn- drikx will be feeling better after her stay in hospital The December 14, 1994 Lions catering catering was addressed and a committee committee volunteered to undertake the supper. supper. As delegate, Shirley Brown reported on the area convention and Doreen Barrie gave a report on the education day which was well attended. attended. Information on a personal name tag was presented and a follow up will be placed on the December meeting agenda. Our December meeting hosted by the executive will be a pot luck luncheon at the home of Annabclle Rickard starting at 12:30 p.m. Remember to bring a wrapped gift not to exceed 3 dollars for the entertainment entertainment part of the program. Citizenship and Legislation convener convener Marilyn Martin introduced speaker Alice Sheffield, a former member of the parole board, who presented presented us with some statistical questions questions about the provincial parole system system and some information on her job on the parole board. Betty Lou Locke thanked the speaker and presented her with a gift. Wc appreciate Wylma Allin opening opening her home for the meeting and the Citizenship and Legislation committee committee for the tasty lunch of sandwiches and loaves. Please mark your calendars for December 15, 1994 at Annabclle Rickard's home at 12:30 p.m. for a pot luck luncheon, guests are welcome. welcome. More information available by calling Shirley Brown 987-4474. Marilynn Dow P.R.O. Deadline Looms for Long Distance Code January 8, 1995 is quickly approaching. approaching. All long distance calls made within the same area code must include the area code, or they will not be connected. Bell Canada urges its customers to make the necessary dialing dialing changes to avoid any last minute problems. Remember you always dial: 1 or 0 + Area Code _ telephone number for all long distance calls (even those calls made to destinations within the same area code). To assist customers who have not yet made the change, Bell will be introducing introducing u message, played before a customer's call is completed, This message reminds the customer to include include the area code for all long distance distance calls. This change is necessary because Norlli America is running out of area codes that telephone numbers can l>o assigned to, With the increased use of telecommunications equipment such as faxes, cellular phones and modems, modems, more than 13,500 new numbers numbers are Itcing requested every day throughout North America, This new dialing procedure will accommodate growth well into the future. I ; Some of the participants in a covenanting service held St. Paul's United Church to welcome Memorial Memorial Hospital's chaplain arc shown above. From left are: Father Harold Leahy of the Pastoral Services Advisory Advisory Committee; Kathryn Chenier, Secretary of Presbytery; Bruce White, Chaplain; Shelley Roberts, Chair of Presbytery; Rev. Don Stiles of Newcastle United Church; and Nancy Knox, of St. Paul's United United Church. , ... .... as these, it is important to have pas- The chaplain at Memorial Hospital Hospital Bowmanvillc was welcomed to the community on November 13th with a Covenanting Service held at St. Paul's United Church. Rev. Bruce White has been appointed appointed chaplain of Memorial Hospital Hospital on a half-time basis, with support support from local churches and the hospital. "Pastoral care goes hand in hand with the physical care of patients," Rev. White said in an interview. The position of chaplain is new for Memorial Hospital. Rev. White explains that it will include responding responding to patients' requests for pastoral care and responding to requests from staff who may identify patients in need of such assistance. But Rev. White adds that he won't be the only person at die hospital hospital ministering to patients' spiritual spiritual needs. He will also be assisting in arranging arranging for pastoral care from other sources, including local clergy, and lay visitors. Matching patients with the appropriate self-help groups and other agencies will also be part of his role. "My role is to begin to give people people resources to carry on spiritual progress," explains the chaplain. He notes that studies have proven that one's failli can play a role in the recovery of a patient. Moreover, there is a growing acceptance and appreciation in the medical field for spiritual care. "It's not one against the other. It's a team effort," he says. Rev. White believes a stay in hospital can be a time when people are particularly in need of someone who will help them understand the spiritual dimension of their life. Persons Persons in a hospital are often undergoing undergoing a crisis of identity, since a serious serious illness or injury makes them unsure of what their role may be in the future. In sonic cases, a patient is facing death or family members must cope with death. In times such toral care available. Rev. White believes that, although although there may be fewer people in traditional churches, more people are searching for meaning in their life. A crisis is often a time when that search becomes most important. "Our role is not linked to any de nomination," he says of the chaplaincy. chaplaincy. Bruce White has served as a pastor pastor of United Churches in Sudbury and Lindsay. More recently, he has completed a year's training and internship internship at St. Michael's Hospital in preparation for serving as a chaplain. chaplain. T A sincere Thank You to all who supported me in the ' Election for Separate School ■'f è 1 Trustee for the Town of Clarington. As your representative on the Alan Baylis Board, 1 welcome your 623-3504 questions and concerns. To my friends and neighbours and all who supported me in the Municipal Election. A special special thanks to my family and campaign team for their very hard work. ArnotR. Wotten - To all those who took part in the election process, and - To my campaign team for their commitment, support and encouragement, A sincere thank you. I look forward with enthusiasm and confidence to again serving the residents of the Municipality of Clarington for the next three years. Sincerely, lionets