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1. From the Executive Director
2. ABLE Talk
3. How much sleep?
4. Desk Job Dangers
5. Mental Health
6. Recipe
7. Crossword Puzzle
8. ALSO Pet Profile
9. Jewellery & All that Jazz
10. Compassion Care Community Weeks
11. Save the Date - Christmas Party
12. Consumer Profile
13. Contact Us
ISSUE 7 OCT/NOV 2017
that the team had to overcome in the
transition from the West End of
Windsor. The LaSalle area has a
very low vacancy rate and finding an
appropriate office was not an easy
one. Many hours were spent
searching for vacant properties
independently and with a
professional from the area. After
several months of searching, the
perfect location was found.
Now that the team has started to
settle into the space, we can see that
this neighbourhood is going to
continue to do great work within their
community. The team of attendants
in LaSalle has already brought on
two new consumers and is
continually focusing on the positive
changes. Congratulations to the
LaSalle Neighbourhood of Care
team for being our newest site and
for working as a caring team.
- Lynn Calder Executive Director
In the June/July newsletter I wrote
about our Neighbourhoods of Care
model being looked at throughout
the province. The success of the
model is evident not only at the
provincial level, but right here in our
own ‘neighbourhood’. On
September 1st, we opened our
newest office and “Neighbourhood
of Care”.
Josilin Allan and her team at
Westgate Neighbourhood of Care
worked diligently to ensure a
seamless transition from one large
neighbourhood of care to two
neighbourhoods. The LaSalle
Neighbourhood is located at 1935
Normandy in the heart of LaSalle.
The location provides convenience
to the staff to have quick response
times to consumers in that area.
Although the transition was very smooth, there were a few struggles
Suzy and daughter Kali, and Monique who volunteered Joslin Allan and her grandmother attended and found great treasures at at the Jewellery and All that Jazz Fundraiser. the Jewellery and all that Jazz event.
Tecumseh Shoreline – Lakeshore News – LaSalle Post
Tilbury Times – Kingsville Reporter – Windsor Parent
In August POSTMEDIA who publish the Tecumseh
Shoreline, Lakeshore News, LaSalle Post, Tilbury
Times, Kingsville Reporter & Windsor Parent
partnered with ALSO to help increase awareness
about accessibility in our community. Here is a
copy of the first article. ABLE Talk
Interacting with People with Disabilities
Some people are uncomfortable talking with people
with disabilities. Why is that? I decided to ask my friend Chris Lemieux who was born with a form of Muscular Dystrophy called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He actively provides education in our community about employing people with disabilities. In his opinion, everyday people are often just afraid of the unknown. “It isn’t that they are being rude, it’s just that they are uneducated or lack experience when talking to people with disabilities”, he explained. Chris also indicated that another reason that some people are uncomfortable around people with disabilities is that they're afraid that they will ‘say the wrong words.’ In his experience, most people with disabilities are not bothered by wrong wording and when asked, they like to help you learn about the proper terminology. What's important is that you respect the person and see them beyond their disability. Chris and I talked a lot about having a disability and what it means meeting new people in the community. In our conversation we discussed assumptions, assisting people and talking to people with a disability. Our advice is simple and fairly concurrent with meeting people with or without disabilities. Don't make assumptions about people or their abilities. Don't assume you know what someone needs, how they feel, or what is best for them. If you have a question about what to do, how to do it, what language and terminology to use, or what assistance to offer, just ask the person. That person should be your first and best resource.
Just because one person with a disability prefers something one way doesn't mean that another person with the same disability also prefers it that way. Ask before you help. Before you help someone, ask if they would like help. In some cases, a person with a disability might seem to be struggling, but they are fine and would prefer to complete the task on their own. Follow the person's cues and ask if you are not sure what to do. Don't be offended if someone declines your offer of assistance. Speak normally. Some people have a tendency to talk louder and slower to people with disabilities. Don't assume that because a person has one disability, that they do not understand or are hard of hearing. For example, a person with cerebral palsy might use a wheelchair, have uncontrolled upper body movements, have difficulty speaking, and yet have very good hearing, cognitive abilities, and intelligence. When I am out and about with my friend JP, who has cerebral palsy, I notice this regularly. Many individuals will talk to me instead of to him. I try to take this opportunity to introduce them to my friend and educate them on his abilities. Some other helpful advice is to avoid potentially offensive terms or euphemisms. Commonly accepted terminology includes "people with disabilities" and "a person with a visual/hearing/physical/speech/cognitive impairment." Many people find the following words and phrases annoying or offensive: restricted to a wheelchair, victim of, suffers from, crippled, and euphemisms such as physically challenged. If you are unsure of what to say, ask the person with a disability that you are referring to what terminology they prefer. “Remember what makes our community so great is the people that live here, don’t be afraid to talk to anyone after all we are known as the friendly Canadians for a reason,” added Chris. Laura Kay is the Project and Change Manager at Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario ALSO and can be reached at 519-969-8188 Ext. 249 or laurakay@alsogroup.org.
ABLE TALK in conjunction with POSTMEDIA
HOW MUCH SLEEP IS ENOUGH
Article provided by Windsor Essex County Health
Unit. More information is available at
https://www.wechu.org/sites/default/files/workplace
%20wellness/sleep%20tight/gen_sleep_mag_final.pdf
Desk Job Danger No. 1: Lower Back Pain - Whether
it’s an occasional twinge or an ongoing ache, back pain
can keep you from performing at your best. Sitting
chained to your desk for hours at a time can lead to
lower back pain, the most common work-related back
problem. So what exactly is going on back there?
Slumping back in your desk chair or slouching forward
means your spine is out of alignment. That puts a strain
on the ligaments and muscles in your back.
Desk Job Danger No. 2: Wrist Strain - Spending your
days pounding away at your keyboard responding to
emails or writing reports can cause injuries that can
become a serious health issue. A combination of
overuse and how you’re positioning your wrists at your
keyboard are to blame. Poor posture also plays a role in
wrist pain. Having your shoulders hunched forward
decreases the blood flow downstream, including to your
hands, causing soreness.
Desk Job Danger No. 3: Neck and Shoulder Pain -
You never realize just how much you move your neck
and shoulders until they’re injured—and then you feel
every single shift and twist. These aches and pains may
come from placing your keyboard or computer monitor
too far away on your desk, causing you to jut your neck
and shoulders forward, throwing them out of alignment
with the spine and straining the muscles and soft tissue.
Desk Job Danger No. 4: Eye Strain - Staring at your
computer for hours at a time can cause eye fatigue, as
can having a computer monitor that’s too far away
(making your eyes strain to read the small print) or too
close (making your eyes work harder to focus). People
also tend to blink less often while staring at their
computer, which leads to dry eyes and fatigue.
DESK JOB DANGERS YOU CAN PREVENT
How to Relieve Tension: To tame muscle tension when it
crops up, rock your pelvis back and forth while seated in your
desk chair, tilting your hips up and rounding your back, and
then tilting your hips back. Also, make sure your feet are
resting flat on the floor, with your thighs parallel to the ground.
Breaking a sweat can also help. Abdominal exercises, such as
crunches, two to three times a week can strengthen your core.
That takes pressure off your back and makes it easier to
maintain good posture.
How to Relieve Tension: Perform a prayer stretch, also
known as a Buddha stretch: Place your fingers and palms
together with your hands in front of your chest, fingers pointing
upward. While keeping your palms together and your elbows
moving out, lower your hands until you feel a good stretch in
your wrists. Hold for five seconds. When you’re using the
keyboard or mouse, hold your wrists naturally so they’re
floating horizontally in the air—not perched higher than your
hands or resting on your desk.
How to Relieve Tension: To release a tight neck, try a chin
tuck exercise, also known as neck retraction. While standing
or sitting upright, keep your spine straight and push your head
forward, jutting your chin out as far as possible. Slowly reverse
the movement by pulling your head back as far as possible, as
if recoiling away from someone. Your head should stay level
throughout the stretch, which you’ll feel at the base of your
neck. Repeat up to four times.
How to Relieve Tension: Every 20 to 30 minutes, look at
something off in the distance, such as a window across the
length of the office, for 20 seconds to give your eyes a break.
Better yet, get up and chat with a coworker in another area of
the office or run to the supply closet to grab a new pen—
anything to give your eyes a break from the computer.
We go to work hoping our days spent at the office will challenge us
professionally, but in reality, living the 9-to-5 desk jockey life can be demanding on
the health and wellness front, too. Sitting hunched over a computer, typing furiously
and staring at screens all day, can also wreak havoc on the body. The good news
is that, along with doing some simple stretches, making ergonomic adjustments to
your work environment can significantly reduce the daily discomfort most
employees deal with. With the following moves and expert tips, you could be on
your way to keeping the most notorious desk-job dangers at bay.
*Article adapted from https://www.fastcompany.com/3055658/5-simple-exercises-to-fix-the-damage-your-desk-job-
GETTING HELP WITH MENTAL HEALTH
RECIPE: POT PIE SOUP OCT / NOV CROSSWORD
A classic and comforting dish, this hearty soup is a healthy twist on chicken pot pie that embodies the flavours of fall.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil - 1lb chicken breast, boneless and
skinless 1 large yellow onion, diced - 3 diced carrots - 3 cloves minced garlic - 1/2 cup chopped onion - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt - 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth - 1 1/2 cup frozen peas
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add chicken, carrots, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano. Stir over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. 2. Remove chicken from pot. Shred and return to the pot. 3. Add Greek yogurt and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Cover and allow to simmer for one hour. 4. Add frozen peas. Stir to combine and re-cover the pot. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Season to taste before serving.
Tip: Add all ingredients to a crock pot and allow to cook over low heat for 4-5 hours for a quick and simple supper!
SkateABLE MAKES SKATING ACCESSIBLE
ALSO PET PROFILE
Rosemarie Catani has worked at ALSO for more than three years and is currently at the
St. Luke site. Her family loves their three fur babies!
Meet Athena, a ten-year-
old black lab. She is a
renovation dog who has
undergone two knee surgeries.
Her eight-year-old brother,
Sammy, is a collie who is sharp
as a whip. Their seven-year-old
German shepherd rescue,
Lexie, is the baby of the family.
Rosemarie is amazed
with the way that the older ones
teach the younger members of
the pack. Consistency and hard
work pay off tenfold!
SkateABLE™ is a charitable organization that exists for the
purpose of enriching the lives of persons with physical and
developmental disabilities by offering high-quality adaptive ice
skating programs.
SkateABLE™ is a progressively structured program that is
developmentally appropriate for persons of all ages with any type of
disability, including physical. Skaters and coaches are matched up
for the season, and lesson plans are catered to each skaters’
needs and goals.
Through the use of adaptive skating equipment including
skating walkers and harnesses, persons with any form of physical
or developmental disability can participate in ice skating. We can
accommodate skaters with disabilities including cerebral palsy,
multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, Autism, Down
Syndrome, language and speech delays, hearing impaired, and
learning disabilities.
Visit http://skateable.ca/ for more information or to get involved!
“JEWELLERY AND ALL THAT JAZZ” IS A GEM OF AN EVENT
ALSO’s pasta dinner and jewellery event was a tremendous success. On October 19th at the Royal Canadian Legion #255 on Wyandotte Street East, Jewellery and all that Jazz took place.
Almost 100 attendees found their treasures at the 50 cent up to 5 dollar tables. Each participant received a door prize ticket, a pasta dinner, and the access to the bargains on the sales floor. Three board members, some of our management team, and many ALSO staff members attended the event. Kids were also seen picking through the shiny jewellery and each one found something that caught their eyes.
Approximately $3000 was raised and the organizing committee has already started plans for the 2018 event. Jewellery donations will be accepted all year long. Volunteers are in demand for the planning of next year’s event. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2018 Jewellery and All that Jazz event, please contact Laura Kay at 519-969-8188, Ext# 249.
Proceeds from events like the Jewellery and all that Jazz fundraiser help provide adaptive equipment for ALSO consumers that can not afford devices (like Medical Alert Systems), help with our Social Recreation Programs, and provide other support for services that are not covered by our provincial funding sources.
Special thanks go out to Chrysalis Day Program, Participation Industries Program, Pat Girard, Melanie Gardin, Program Site Staff of ALSO, Formally Yours Boutique, Anthis Beauty & Wellness Spa, Combined Insurance, Lynn Calder, Liz Smith, Board Members, Royal Canadian Legion #255, Snap’d Windsor, Ann Ryan, Iris House, Kim Trudell, Janet Ouellette, ALSO Student volunteers, Community Volunteers, and all our wonderful Jewellery Contributors.
Do you know someone that wants to learn new skills, enhance their resume or wants to meet new people? Have them call
Laura Kay at 519-969-8188 Ext. 249 for a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities.
CONSUMER PROFILE ~ FELISHA DOREY
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Felisha Dorey
Similar to many of her favourite book
characters, Felisha is an adventurous spirit
with a heart of gold. At just 29 years old,
Felisha takes advantage of her youth and
energy by exploring. She loves to spend
time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather
whenever possible. However, her
adventures aren’t just limited to her physical
surroundings.
Felisha loves to lose herself in a
good book, especially one filled with action
and fantasy. As a self-confessed bibliophile,
Felisha always has a novel in hand. The
Hunger Games is one of her favourites, but
she is also a huge fan of the Harry Potter
series. Both the books and movie
adaptations are favourites of Felisha’s.
Meeting Daniel Radcliffe would be her
dream come true.
Felisha loves summertime, especially
because it is when the baseball season
Felisha loves summertime, especially
because it is baseball season. As a sports fanatic,
Felisha loves to watch her favourite athletes in
action. She passionately supports the Detroit
Tigers baseball team. The dark blue featured in
their logo is even her favourite colour!
Taco Tuesdays are the best day of the
week for Felisha. She loves to eat out at Taco
Bell, but she has a sweet tooth as well. A big bowl
of Honey Nut Cheerios is Felisha’s perfect
breakfast. Hawaii would be her ideal vacation, but
Felisha isn’t a fan of Hawaiian pizza. Pepperoni,
onions and ham are her go-to toppings.
Being involved with ALSO gives Felisha the
opportunity to take part in many outings and
activities. She recalls the recent trip to St. Jacob’s
as one of the best experiences she has had.
Felisha looks forward to future outings with ALSO
and can’t wait for her next adventure!
“It matters not what someone is born,
but what they grow to be”
– Albus Dumbledore,
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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