Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home

ILGIAUSI MET MARIJAI GUDELIENEI SULAUKUS 105 GIMTADIENIO Marijai sujo 105m. vasario 5d. Pirmojo aukšto gyventoj tarpe jinai gimtadien atšvent su šampanu, ‘ginger ale’ bei šokoladiniu pyragu. Gimins prisijung per Zoom. Geros sveikatos ir Dievo palaimos Marija, ir linkime sulaukti 120-tojo gimtadienio! CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING 105!!!... HAPPY 105th BIRTHDAY to Marija Gudeliene who, on February 5th turned 105 years young. With champagne and ginger ale toasts as well as delicious chocolate cake, the residents of the first floor brought wishes for her continued good health and that she celebrate her 120th!!! God speed, Marija!!!

LABDARA’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS continues to work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Their monthly meetings are held virtually and led by Board President Elena Lelis. Welcome to new Board Directors elected at the AGM held in October 2020: Audrey Butrimas (new Treasurer), Dalia Rocca (new Board member), Linas Ruslys (new Board member), Daiva Tirilis (new Vice-President). And, with sincere thanks for their service, a farewell to: Tony Businskas (former Board President), Virginia Peciulis (former Treasurer) and Dr. Ruta Valaitis (Quality Care Committee).

Families who have members at Labdara thank the project initiator Vida Dirmantaite- Groen in’t Woud and Kanados Lietuvi Jaunimo Sjunga - KLJS https://www.facebook.com/KanadosLietuviuJaunimoSajunga/posts/3651871394904198?notif_id=1612213452467483¬if_t=page_tag&ref=notif for such a thoughtful initiative- Ai. We are sure our relatives will appreciate your efforts Their post is as follows :... HAPPY FEBRUARY! In honour of Valentine’s Day, we encourage all GTA Lithuanians to write a greeting to a Labdara Lithuanian Nursing Home resident. We hope that these cards will uplift them during this difficult time. This Saturday, (February 6th at 1pm EST) KLJS and the Toronto Lithuanian Canadian Community will be hosting a Zoom drop-in. Together we’ll make Valentine’s Day cards and share our pleasures over coffee. Come join us! Please bring in your cards to Resurrection Parish by February 7th. (More details )

Labdara Nursing Home has done well by the funding of the charity Bingo, We would like to acknowledge the Charity Bingo (Delta Bingo) . Labdara is pleased to present Charitable Gaming Community Good. This new brand name and logo represents the good works in part, that happen locally as a result of our participation in Charitable Gaming through Delta St. Clair Gaming. Thank you for your support on behalf of our residents!

CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM HAMILTON'S TALKA CREDIT UNION: to help our Lithuanian Nursing Home in its fight against COVID, the folks at TALKA credit union presented LABDARA with a $1,000 donation. What an unexpected and lovely Christmas gift. Sincere thanks.

Christmas is almost here and there are amazing Menus for our residents These menus were created by Tamara, manager of the Dietary department and Danuta,cook/chef of Labdara and the Dietary crew for the people to see that we are celebrating Christmas also!

GYVENIMAS LABDAROJ PANDEMIJOS METU Lošme krepšin. Daugelis gyventoj smagiai praleido laik. LIFE AT LABDARA DURING THE PANDEMIC... The basketball tournament was fun. Many of us joined in. We strive to keep the residents engaged during this time period.

Despite the restrictions that are in place to ensure our residents' safety, we do attempt to entertain our residents. An example is pet therapy through the window. You can see how this resident welcomes the window visit.

Please read these important updates on visiting our home.

You can arrange an outdoor visit with a loved one at Labdara. Please contact our receptionist to set up a time and review the attached directions and ministry rules. Please keep weather in mind.

SUMMER ISSUE OF LABDARA’S NEWSLETTER is now available. Click here and enjoy learning about Jonins (Lithuanian Solatice celebrations) and life on the inside during the pandemic. LABDAROS LAUKRAŠTL - vasaros numer rasite ia-Pasiskaitykite apie Jonini tradicijas bei apie gyvenim slaugos namuose per pandemijos laikus. Smagaus skaitymo. http://www.labdara.ca/en/our-newsletters

ENJOYING SUMMER in the gardens we created. Here we are on the second floor balcony. DŽIAUGIEMS VASARA ms sukurtuose sodeliuose. ia antro aukšto balkone.

OUR HERB GARDENS ARE FLOURISHING: thanks to the work of residents, volunteers and staff, we have some delicious herbs for Tamara and her staff to use in our kitchens. MS DARŽELIAI KLESTI: tai gyventoj, savanori ir ms darbuotoj darbo vaisius kuriuo visi džiaugsims kai Tamara ir ms virtuvs darbuotojai juos naudos gardinti ms maist.

HATS OFF TO OUR WONDERFUL STAFF! A thank-you banner prepared by resident’s families. SU DKINGUMU PRISIMENAME MS DARBUOTOJUS! Gyventoj šeim paruoštas plakatas ms namuose. And a very happy Personal Support Worker Day! Labdara wouldn't be all that we are without our dedicated PSWs

Together, the family, friends and Board of Directors of Labdara have created this staff appreciation video. It is a small token of our gratitude for all of the hard work, dedication and care that has taken place at Labdara during this very challenging time. We are so proud of all of Labdara’s staff and management, for the tremendous job they have done in these last few months. Please click on the links below! We hope you enjoy. Ai!... A very special thanks goes out to Ed Kurak, who spent countless hours producing this video. http://www.emkurak.com/Labdaraappreciationr2.mp4 https://www.labdara.ca/en/appreciation-video-labdara-staff

With Mother’s Day approaching we believe many of you are thinking about how to treat your mothers, sisters, grandmothers and loved ones. During this COVID19 pandemic we are asking families to limit the number of packages and deliveries sent to the home. Please see the attached letter from our administrator as to what can and cannot be accepted at this time.

Labdara's Dietary staff is making every effort to raise resident's spirits with their beautiful and delicious meals (as always). Residents have even been overheard commenting that they wish they could photograph their meals as they see them as works of art! Yesterday's traditional Lithuanian Easter lunch was no exception and enjoyed by residents and staff. Skanu, gražu ir pagaminta su meile. Thank you Tamara and staff! You are appreciated. Ai.

Labdara wishes you and your families a joyous and safe Easter Weekend. Let the light of Christ‘s resurrection visit your homes and hearts. Labdara linki Jums ir Js artimiesiems gražaus ir saugaus Šv. Velyk savaitgalio. Tegul Kristaus prisiklimo šviesa aplanko vis Js namus ir širdis.... Please enjoy our Easter Newsletter that can be accessed here https://www.labdara.ca/en/our-newsletters

ADMINISTRATOR’s COVID-19 UPDATE: (April 3, 2020) Updates re what we’ve been working on: Staff are actively screened (with temperature checks) upon entry and exit to Labdara.... Residents are being screened for their temperature twice a day. We have secured more supply of masks. All staff wear masks during their shifts. Staff have been encouraged to only work in one facility. (Many on our amazing team have chosen to work only at Labdara.) If staff work in more than one facility and there is an outbreak at that facility - they are NOT able to work at Labdara. We are interviewing nursing students in hopes to increase our PSW staff in this way. I want to thank Labdara’s staff for doing a wonderful job caring for our loved ones. They have eagerly increased their shifts to prevent our needing to go to agencies to hire. Our staff are worrying for our residents as any family member would. Should anything change with your loved one, our staff will call you. They have taken on extra tasks willingly and with love, e.g. ALL staff (including housekeepers, managers, activities staff, etc.) are assisting with feedings, taking time to have conversations with all residents to keep up social interactions and work extra shifts to ensure standards of care continue. Feel free to get in touch with me with your concerns, questions or suggestions: email [email protected] or Phone: 416-232-2112 ext. 401. Aciu - Laura Puteris, Administrator.