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   The Caring Circle

   An online newsletter to connect   and inform English-speaking caregivers in the Quebec City region

 

November 2014

Welcome to The Caring Circle

Welcome to the Caring Circle from Jeffery Hale Community Partners. This free e-newsletter is for English-speaking caregivers in the Quebec City region. A caregiver is someone like you who provides care to family members or friends, whether they be near or far.


The important work of caregiving, be it physical assistance or emotional support, can be both rewarding and challenging. Caregivers can learn from one another and be a great source of mutual support. Through this e-newsletter and activities for caregivers, we help to connect, support and inform. By sharing and learning together, we can enlarge our local circle of care.

Greetings,

 

November 2 to 8 is National Caregivers Week. Numerous celebrations are being planned across our city and province for people just like you who care for aging loved ones year round. Jeffery Hale Community Partners are part of a special local initiative to honor caregivers on Wednesday, November 5 in the Montmarte amphitheatre (Salle St-Augustin: 1679 chemin St-Louis in Sillery) from 9:15 am to noon. Actor Marcel Leboeuf will be giving an inspirational talk (en français) entitled La passion de l'aidant. 


 

This session is offered free-of-charge and will also provide an opportunity to visit kiosks dispensing information from a variety of organizations that seek to assist caregiverson a daily basis. No reservation needed; please drop by and join us.

 

Jan Anderson, Community Organizer

on behalf of the Jeffery Hale Community of Care

 

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Join us on Thursday, November 13 for the next Caring Circle Café 

The Caring Circle Café offers an oasis for English-speaking caregivers to meet, share experiences, recharge their batteries, find resources,  learn new things and enjoy mutual support. 

The next caregiver's exchange session entitled: Everything you always wanted to know about private home care led by Deborah Terayama, Executive Director of Retire at Home Québec will be held Thursday, November 13 from 9:45 am to 11 am  in the Community Art Studio on the second floor  of the Jeffery Hale pavillion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy Quebec, Qc G1S 2M6.) Learn how private homecare may be of use to you and your loved one. Muffins and  hot beverages await you. Please reserve your place by calling 418 684-5333 Ext 1539 or by responding to this email. Parking in the hospital parking lot is free for this activity.

If you are reluctant to attend because you cannot leave your loved one alone, please call us so we can find a way to assist you.

Do you Want to Learn more about Prostate Cancer?

 

 If so, please join us for an interactive videoconference with psychologist Kees Maas to increase your awareness and understanding of prostate cancer and its impacts. In addition to the speaker, representatives from a local prostate cancer support group will be present to answer your questions about available resources.This free activity is scheduled for Thursday, November 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the board room of the Jeffery Hale pavilion (1270 chemin Ste-Foy, G1S 2M6) 


 

"Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among Canadian men....One out of seven men is at risk of developing prostate cancer." (Procure, 2014). This session will explore:

  • A male survivor's perspective on prostate cancer
  • The impact of the illness and treatments on personal, family and work life
  • Getting through the initial shock and ongoing concern about your health
  • The value of a local support group

Please call 418 684-5333 Ext 1580 to register. Free parking is available in the hospital parking lot.  


 

A CHSSN initiative funded by Health Canada through the Roadmap for Canada's Official Languages 2013-2018: Education, Immigration, Communities.


   

Dial in for LIVE, local teleconferences on a variety of 
caregiving topics en français

Thanks to a grant from L'Appui local caregivers now have access to teleconference calls in the comfort of their own homes from 8 to 9 pm on selected dates. The majority of these conferences take place en français. All you need to do to access the FREE teleconference is to dial 1 866-396-2433 and register. You can view the full schedule by clicking here. 

November 19: Parler et écouter pour mieux communiquer

December 3:  Pour se retrouver face à la maladie mentale

January 12: Compresendre la maladie d'Alzheimer pour meiux                                   accompanger

 

Don let the flu take you by surprise!



 

Every year, Jeffrey Hale - Saint Brigid's offers you a free vaccination against seasonal influenza. This vaccine is made from inactive virus strains selected by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is very safe and cannot transmit the disease. It has proven to be effective against the major strains of seasonal flu that we fear this winter.

You ONLY need to make an appointment IF you have an allergy to eggs.

The vaccination campaign will run at the following locations:

     Saint Brigid's Home:         November 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

     Jeffery Hale Hospital:        November 10 to 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note the following:

  • You must wear a short sleeved shirt;
  • Plan to stay for 15 minutes after vaccination;
  • You cannot get the vaccine if you are allergic to mercury;
  • You must bring your health insurance card;

Get vaccinated to protect yourself and others around you.  

Insights on Better Communication with Elderly Parents 

It's an odd feeling when you start to realize you've changed places in the parent-child relationship. When did you suddenly become the responsable one? Caregiving results in subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle changes in family dynamics. If you're finding that communication is strained,  take a little advice from caregivers who have walked the path before you. Below is a brief summary of their insights and a link to help you learn more.

  • Don't Give Advice Unless It's Asked For
  • Listen to What Your Elderly Parent is Saying

  • Accept Differences of Opinion

  • Speak Distinctly 

  • Don't Condescend

  • Choose the Right Environment

  • Consider What It Is Like To Be Old

  • Pick Your Battles

  • Laugh When you Can

     

 

Are you caring for a veteran?

 

If the person you are caring for is a Canadian veteran, he or she may be eligible for the Veteran's Independence Program. This program provides financial assistance to cover housekeeping services, grounds maintenance, personal care and access to health and social services provided by a health care professional. To learn more about the program click here To learn more about the progam click here VIP or call   1-866-522-2122

 

 


 
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If you have comments about this newsletter or would like to pass on information to other caregivers or submit an article for our next edition,  please email: janderson@jhpartners.net  
  
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Jan Anderson, Community Organizer  
Jeffery Hale Community Partners