-PAGE 8, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1983, WHITBY FREE PRESS Home care provided by. Durham'VOAN for fifty years -By ,SANDY CUNNINGHAM Durham College The Victorlan Order of Nurses wiil celebrate 50 years of provldlng home nursing care «to the residents of T)irhlnm Region this month. Quallfled VON nurses began provkling nursing care on a home visit basis to Durham resi- dents in 1933,. and con- tinue their dedication to Provlding skiled nur- HORSBACKRIDING At Western Riding Club Open ail year -Great Trail Riding -Memberships availableý RAR 1 , Brook Rd. Pickering, Ont. Just North of Hwy. 2 CalilNow 683«8193 I. VON nurses such as Shirley Miller are well prepared, friendly and above ail caring individuals. P do they provide a higli degree of expertise in clinical treatment, but they also offer teadhing, coui and support to the family members of their patients. -Photo courtesy oif Durham sing care in the home. The VON is a non- profit, volunteer-led, community health organization dedicated to a higb standard of care to ah age groupa needing home care. Be- ITYPESETTINQ ~ ON THE PREMISES, I COMPUTERIZED i HOO AJAXT&S I cause Canadians live longer, there lias been an increase in care to the elderly in recent years. The VON office which serves the Region of Durham is centrally located in the Oshawa General Hospital. The Region is civided into five nursing teams ser- ving Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, New- castle, Uxbridge, Sun- derland and Port Perry. From the central office in Oshawa, a 24-hour home' nursing service is available to ail resi- dents of the region. VON nurse Shirley Miller is a registered nurse who joined VON after working at the Humber Me morial Hospital and the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital. As a fuil-time VON nurse, Miller visits eight to 10 patients on an average %day. Her backgro psychiatric cai her care for he: ts. "Often a pati need emotiori port," Miller sa every patient requiresclinicý ment only." The nurses ei by the VON qualified re nurses. Not only provide a high d expertise in treatment, but C offer teaching,i ling and suppor family memix patients. Because VON' Wiby Fabrics NEW MANAGEMENT Drapes & Sheers - custom made. Alterations on clothing& draperies. "Rugby9" cloth, jogging &Swlmi wear fabrlcs avallablo. 215 Dundas St. E., Whltby 668-4821 Open until 9 p.m. Frldays - -----~-~-~ - ONTARIO KAWASAKI Before You Spend Too Much Money Corne and See Randy or Paul on a Iast chance SPRING SALE! GAURANTEED LOWEST PRICES ON 82's & 8319. 1982 m $ 1199 1983 750 $3499 LTD. GPZ 1982 4o $1699 1982 îooo $3099 LTD. SS 1983 3o5 11799 1982 looo $3099 1983 55o 12999 1982 1100 $3799 Gpz spec. 1982 750 $2749 1982 ilo14449 1982 750 12799 dressed LTD. 1982 i13w $5299 1983 750 $2549 FuIIy* BEH dremsd Sale Ends Mer. 12J83. 0 .14-133 Taunton Rd. W. 433-1022 We Won't Be Undersold. A&F AUTO BODY SPECIAL: SPRING RUST REPAIR WITH EACH COMPLETE BODY JOB. WE DO AT NO CHARGE STONE GUARD; PIN STRIP- ING; AND BODY SIDE MOULDINQS. COME IN FOR VOUR FREE ESTI MATE TODAY. 467 -FAIRALL ST.9 AJAX 686-1303 1 visît alI age groups from a variety of economlc and ethnie backgroun- ds, they need a variety of nursing skiils, maturity and an ability to make independent decisions. in many cases, the VON acts as a liaison between patient 'x and physician. The VON ~' will consult with pa- tients' doctors if changes in treatments are required. VON nurses wiil do everything from provid- ing hygenic or skin care, and changing sterile -dressings to post-natal care, changing colos- tomy pouches and ad- ministering injections. Whenever possible, the VON nurse teaches the patients and other family members to un- dertake their own treat- ment so the patient C-fuà remain independent in his or her own self care. Because VON is a non- profit orgamization, it relies on the generosity .,, of service clubs and commumity organiza- tions to help keep costs 4ot only down. Vehicles have nseiling been donated by the College Ajax Lions Club and the Coilege Whitby Kinsmen Club. Fees for a visit by VON. can be paid ound in through OHIP, or ex- re helps tended health care in- Br patien- surance wbich covers home nursing care. The ient may regional community ial sup- and social services ays. "Not department wiIl assist we see patients financially so0 !a treat- that no one is denied VON services. mployed If you or any member are ail 0f your family are in egistered need of home nursing y do they care, caîl the VON office degree of at 571-3151. clinical. The VON nurses in they also your community are counsel- well-prepared, friend- rt to the ly, and above ail caring. ers and They reinforce the mot- to "the VON makes you q nurses feel right at home". IGîve... THE HEART FUND