September 29 and 30 at 5:30PM
To reserve your space, please contact us.
September 29 and 30 at 5:30PM
To reserve your space, please contact us.
Supporting Our Seniors: The 9th Annual Cedars Auxiliary Golf Tournament
By Beth Sheppard, Director of Development at The Cedars
You’d think that a golf tournament would be all about high scores, sponsorships and prayers for good weather. But I’ve learned that the tournament run by the Cedars Auxiliary is all about…family.
There were sister acts: former Tournament Chair Roz Siegel and her sister Judy Brams (daughters of Charlotte Siegel, who lives at the Osher Inn and who is herself a longtime member of the Auxiliary) played together. So did Ron Lessard Jr. of Interim Healthcare, one of our Silver Sponsors, and his dad, Ron Lessard Sr. Then there was the D.A.R. Inc. team that included Executive Director Angie Hunt, her husband Col. David Hunt, and her brother, Vincent Palangie.
Before the tournament even started, incoming Auxiliary President Suzie Berzinis and her daughter Hannah – herself a Jr. Auxiliary member and granddaughter of Hole Sponsors Betsy and Alan Levenson – stuffed 100 goodie bags for the golfers.
Perhaps our favorite family team, though, was Team Bornstein: Russ Bornstein, who lives with his wife Bea at the Osher Inn, golfed with three of his grandsons: Nathan Bergeron (son of Deborah Bernstein Bergeron and Norman Bergeron), and Ben and Gabe Bornstein, sons of Joe and Debbie Bornstein. Said Nathan, “We had a great time. And for a 93-year old my grandfather can still hit ‘em straight.”
The final scores were:
1st Place Gross: Team D.A.R., Inc. with a score of 57.
1st Place Net: Team Interim Healthcare with a score of 60.
2nd Place Net: Team Siegel with a score of 66.
3rd Place Net: Team Storage Realty with a score of 59.
Course
Val Halla Golf and Recreation Center, Cumberland
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Black Bear Medical, Bramlie Corporation, Capozza Tile & Floor Covering Center, Charlie’s Motor Mall, Geriatric Medical, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Interim Healthcare, Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman, Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, Marcus, Clegg & Mistretta, Inc., Omnicare of Maine, Port Printing Solutions, SironaHealth
Luncheon Sponsors
Jesse & Julie Purves – Ameriprise, Cathy B. Cohen & Diane Dussault, Tee Sign Sponsor, Port Printing Solutions
Hole Sponsors
www.acadiabenefits.com, Rena & Michael Becker, Eleanor Brainin & Eric Kolben – UBS, Cognitive Therapy Associates, LLC, D.A.R., Inc, E. Perry Iron, Jim & Katie Freilinger, Patricia & Gregg Garson, Susan & Arnold Garson, Elizabeth & Sidney Geller, The Goodman Law Firm, P.A., Hartford Mutual Funds, Betsy & Alan Levenson, Bruce Munger – Merrill Lynch, Nelson & Small, Inc., Orthopaedic Associates, Smart Landscaping, Charles S. Wolfe & Assoc., Inc.
Breakfast Sponsors
Tim Horton’s, Maine Mall
Goody Bag Sponsor
Edward Jones,Westbrook
Giveaway Sponsors
Akari Hair Salon, Justin Alfond, Diane Boucher, Coca-Cola, Cathy B. Cohen, Delano Associates, Eclips Hair Salon, Edward Jones-Westbrook, Fran Fritzsche-Jensen, Renee Givner, Golf and Ski Warehouse, Gorham Country Club, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Higgins Beach Inn, Candy Henriksson, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, Charlotte O’Connor, Orthopaedic Associates, Portland House of Pizza, Portland Pie Company, Westbrook, Scrubadub Auto Wash Centers, Inc, Skillins Greenhouses, The Shipyard Brewing Company, Susan Steinkeler, Stroudwater Auto, UNUM, Val Halla, Winter People
And thanks to our great volunteers:
Fran Fritzsche-Jensen, Co-chair, Nancy Ravin, Co-chair, Prudy Andrew, Co-chair, Rene Becker, Hannah Berzinis, Suzie Berzinis, Ginny Ecklund, Dee Emple, Jodi Freedman, Renée Givner, Candy Henriksson, Hilary Rapkin, Roz Siegel
Help with Aging Parents: Four More Ways to Make the Most of Visits – Part II
By Melanie Desjardins, Manager of Care Coordination at The Cedars
Have you ever thought, “What can I do with my loved one on this visit”? Well, here are some more ideas for your visit:
Remember, a visit doesn’t have to be long to be enjoyed!
Culture Change
Ask any one, undergoing a culture change in any organization is a hefty task. But, moving away from the old institutional model of long term care to a more person-centered approach is a tremendous journey, one that is a profound philosophical change. Today there is a big movement underway in healthcare to shift patient and resident experiences. In order to promote improved quality of care, more and more nursing care facilities are embracing the philosophy and values of culture change. The old institutional model of long term care is being replaced by a person directed or person centered model of care. This culture places the resident and their family at the heart of the organization. The underlying values support individuality, consistent staff, self determination, dignity and homelike atmosphere. At The Cedars we are doing just that! We are placing emphasis on developing positive relationships with our residents and their families. We are basing daily long-term care decisions on the residents’ needs, preferences and expectations. Such decisions like; when to wake up, bathe and what to eat are being determined by the residents. This culture change has empowered our residents and their families to have more control and actively participate in their overall healthcare.
In our search to improve the quality of care to our residents The Cedars has embraced the “Neighborhood”. The “Neighborhood” model of care incorporates a home-like atmosphere with a central dining and activity space. Our residents personalize their rooms. Resident centered care is a core component of the “Neighborhood”. Life stories, a comprehensive narrative about the resident’s life, assist the staff in knowing the residents and providing the appropriate care. All our residents have a unique and powerful story to tell about their lives. Our life stories are kept in a special notebook for all our staff to review. “Neighborhood” living encourages one-on-one care and empowers our employees to get to know the residents better as individuals and thus better meet their unique dining, social and health care needs. This model of care promotes dignity, choice and independence of our residents and we feel it is the key to a successful “Neighborhood”. If you should want more information regarding culture change, person centered care or “Neighborhood” please contact us.
Angela Hunt, RPT, MS
Executive Director