We remain committed to providing updates to our residents, families, and staff at AgeCare. As such, we are providing weekly updates to keep you all informed on what is happening in our communities and organization-wide.
Shout Out to Midnapore
Waste Not, Want Not
Visitor Guidelines
Outings and Overnight Stay Guide
Recreation Calendars
Great Opportunities for Caring People
We hope these weekly updates are helpful. Thank you all for your continued support.
Shout out to Midnapore for bringing residents and families together for a super stimulating Family Trivia Night in March! The evening proved exciting, as twelve residents and their families went head-to-head in a rousing battle that would ultimately decide who would reign as Kings and Queens of Trivia. Pictured here are the champions, the Summers family. Missing their crowns, but pleased as punch!
Also in March, Midnapore wrapped up its first JAVA Music Mentorship program, a peer support program aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness among residents. Due to pandemic restrictions, the Recreation team recognized the importance of this opportunity, where residents are trained to provide emotional support for each other, with the guidance and support of staff. After 6 weeks, the mentors received a certificate of participation, an important achievement that benefited all those who took part.
Waste Not, Want Not
AgeCare has introduced a new method of meal planning and serving that is helping reduce the amount of food waste while offering residents more freedom to choose food items and control their portions.
The process involves careful planning and tracking the amount of food consumed at mealtime. By applying simple math, food services can track how much food is being consumed and how much is going to waste.
An important part of the equation is serving our residents table-side rather than plating their food. This gives them the opportunity to opt-in or out of food items and chooses their preferred quantity. At the same time, our dietitians are conducting regular food-plate audits to monitor changes in appetite that may indicate a health concern and to help inform the quantities of food production.
“This new system keeps food waste to a minimum and is part of our commitment to operate in an environmentally responsible manner,” said Rob Shea, AgeCare’s Vice President of Support Services and Facility Management. “It really appeals to residents, many of whom grew up in an era of scarcity. They don’t like to waste food, and this way, they can choose their portions.”
Visitor Guidelines
While many restrictions have been lifted outside of our community, we wish to reiterate the need for safe, responsible practices in our centres, including continuous masking and hand hygiene. Remember! Help us limit potential exposure to COVID by staying away if you are unwell.
Our recreation team works hard to create engaging activities that enrich the mind, body and spirit. We are continuously looking for ways to reduce the risk of transmission while having the least impact on our residents’ well-being.
For our NEW AgeCare communities from Revera, your Family Portal is still available to you to access your loved one’s activitypro page. You can log in with your usual username and password at online.activitypro.net/users/login/agecare.
All photos, calendars, and reports are available to you at this new link. We look forward to supporting residents’ recreational needs by delivering the best quality of life experience for residents with the support of families.
Did you know AgeCare is hiring? Great opportunities for caring people. From health care aides to food services to recreation to administration and more, we are looking for dedicated and caring individuals.
If you or someone you know is looking for an exciting new opportunity, check out our careers page at www.agecare.ca/careers
AgeCare, 19655 Walden Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2X 0N7, Canada, 403-873-3200
