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These cold winter days call for a comforting pot of Chilli. Adam Nepon shares his delicious vegetarian recipe with us. . Let Adam know what you though of the recipe down below. . What are your favourite Chilli additions?... . #coldweather #hot #spicy #vegan #vegetarian #plantbased #slowfood See more

How are you spending your weekend? Can you plan for a walk? What kind of walks to you most often take? 1. Walk for Perspective 2. Walk for Connection 3. Walk for Learning 4. Walk for Gratitude... 5. Walk for Productivity . Let us know in the comments what type of walk is your favourite. . #walk #movement #exerxise #perspective #gratitude #productivity #clarity #learning #connection See more

These profiles are so inspiring. Take a look at what these people have and continue to accomplish. . #health #NoAgeLimit #noageism #running #teaching #learning #inspiring #inspiration

In case you needed some motivation to keep moving during these cold days of reduced lockdown in Winnipeg and accross much of Canada, Dr. Daniel Lieberman explains the benefits of moderate exercise as we age, and lets us of the hook for the strong evolutionary drives that keep us sedentary. This short video is full of motivation, information and practical tips for keeping up your good habits or creating some new ones that will serve you well going forward. . #keepmoving #coldtemps #exercise #health #moterateexercise #ageless

Many factors including ethnicity, race, disabilities, income and living environments influence risk of heart disease for women. We need your help to raise awareness. On February 13th wear red, post your pictures and tag them with #HerHeartMatters. Visit WearRedCanada.ca for more information.... #HerHeartMatters Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre University of Ottawa Heart Institute University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation See more

Heart disease is largely preventable - 80% of individual risk factors can be modified! Know your numbers for waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Reduce your risk by: staying active and getting moving maintaining a healthy diet watching your weight... getting regular checkups if possible stopping smoking limiting stress and it’s impacts limiting alcohol intake . Help us raise awareness for all the women in our lives. On February 13thwear red post your pictures and tag them with #HerHeartMatters. . Visit WearRedCanada.ca for more information. . #WearRedCanada Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre University of Ottawa Heart Institute University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation See more

Realcare is available 24-hours a day, 7-days-a-week. When you call you will always reach a person who will be there to help you. Have a wonderful weekend and know you can call us when you need us.

Still have questions about the Covid-19 vaccine in Canada? Your questions answered here: . . https://www.canada.ca//awareness-resourc/know-vaccine.html #vaccine #awareness #immunity #COVID19

We posted last week about how exercise is a brain-building activity even more than it is a body-building activity. This research shows that it is also a brain-cleaning activity. Researchers want to create a drug that can emulate the brain cleaning effects of exercise for the treatment of Alzheimer's. This will be a wonderful advancement for those who cannot exercise but for those of us lucky enough to have the option it is one of the best things we can do for our brai...n health as we age. . . https://www.scientificamerican.com//how-exercise-might-cl/ #brainhealth #alzheimers #health #aging #aginginplace #moveitorloseit

Today we’re launching 12 days of tools and resources for seniors. Stay tuned as we highlight programs, services and resources that may interest you!

"The orders, effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, ban almost all indoor social gatherings and prohibit retail in-person sales of non-essential items. The measures will be in effect for at least the next three weeks." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//province-cracks-down-on

This research points to adverse effects of a high-sodium diet on immune health, brain health and stroke risk independent of the already understood high blood-pressure risk. Much as we all enjoy salty foods, it may be time to give them a second look. . . https://getpocket.com//a-new-connection-between-the-gut-an

"Considering the high positivity rates, Tara Moriarty, an infectious diseases expert and associate professor at the University of Toronto, said Manitobans should be extremely careful. They should consider that everyone they come into contact with in the community and even themselves could be carrying the virus." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//manitoba-full-of-undiag

Do older adults need more protein? Dr Michael Greger analyses the most recent data on how much and what kind of protein Seniors need. ... Full transcript, Doctor's notes and sources sited available here: https://nutritionfacts.org//flashback-friday-increasing-/ .... https://youtu.be/fh45cvIl67Y See more

Breakthrough research around Alzheimer's disease and it's relationship to gut bacteria. "This discovery paves the way for potentially highly innovative protective strategies - through the administration of a bacterial cocktail, for example, or of pre-biotics to feed the good bacteria in our intestine. However, we shouldn't be too quick to rejoice, says Frisoni. Indeed, we must first identify the strains of the cocktail. Then, a neuroprotective effect could only be effective at a very early stage of the disease, with a view to prevention rather than therapy." https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_re/2020-11/udg-lba111320.php

Thank you for following Realcare Inc! With this page we hope to share information about our ongoing community initiatives, help advocate for the right of elderly persons to a high standard of care, to promote the treatment of our elders with dignity and respect and to empower you to advocate for any persons in your care within our healthcare system. Additionally, we will share health and wellness information as we can all agree that when you have your health, you have it all.

"The living owe it to those who no longer can speak to tell their story for them." ~ Czeslaw Milosz

October is fast approaching! For seniors receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement and Allowance payments, but have not yet filed their 2019 income tax, be sure ...to file no later than October 1, 2020, to avoid an interruption in benefits. Check out these tips to help get you started: http://ow.ly/PQYn50BBc7b

https://www.cbc.ca//manitoba-premier-brian-pallister-covid

The Covid pandemic has caused some major shifts in the buying habits of many Canadians. When the second wave hits, the shelves will not be empty of food or necessary items so there is no need to panic buy. It seems that the supply chain has not kept up with the new demand for recreational or comfort items that became so popular as we were remaining at home. . #wereallinthistogether #COVID19 #stayathome #homecare #takecareofeachother #letushelpyou #Canada #winnipeg... https://www.ctvnews.ca//experts-say-second-wave-will-bring

Realcare is a proud sponsor of the Chesed Shel Emes Refurbishment campaign . . #Dignity #compassion #ritual #jewishlife #canada #manitoba #community

Realcare is a proud sponsor of Against the Grain Theatre! . . Catch their latest offering this friday at 7pm Winnipeg time. .... . #opera #canadaarts #music #digitalconcert See more

Cloth masks should be washed after each wear. Here are some tips on keeping your face coverings clean. https://getpocket.com//it/how-should-i-clean-my-cloth-mask

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As we continue to hear about the severity of this virus, how deeply it affects the lives of those who contract it, how long many patients continue to suffer brain-fog and cardio-vascular effects and how it separates family members from one-another we must take seriously the reports of new cases in our province of Manitoba. We have to keep wearing masks, socially distancing and get the numbers back down to zero. We can do this! https://www.cbc.ca//man/covid-19-update-thursday-1.5685108

Jan Legeros at Long Term & Continuing Care Association of Manitoba is doing terrific advocacy work for the elderly in Manitoba. She points to the incongruence of raising rates to care-home residents to compensate for cost of living increases when funding to personal care homes in Manitoba has not seen an increase in 15 years despite the fact that costs of food and supplies for residents have gone up significantly. https://winnipegsun.com//rate-increase-has-head-of-care-ho

https://www.cbc.ca//manitoba-personal-care-home-rate-incre

Exercise is a potential prophylactic against some aspects of age-related cognitive decline... When you think of the fact that we have an aging demographic and the high prevalence of depression, there might be simpler treatments out there, like exercise. . . https://getpocket.com//item/this-is-your-brain-on-exercise

Pandemics, like the viruses that drive them, attack weak points. The novel coronavirus exploited a weakness in Canadian society this country's tendency to warehouse its elderly in poorly supervised long-term care homes. . . . https://www.cbc.ca//covid19-long-term-care-facilities-2020... #COVID19 #eldercare #LetsGetThisRight See more

As Manitoba makes plans to go to phase 4 of Restoring Services since the Pandemic Shutdown, there remain strict procedures and guidelines in place for visitation of personal care homes. . You can read a summary of the proposed guidelines for Phase 4 of reopening here: . .... https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restoring/phase-four.html See more

Please consider signing this petition to combat the critical and Immediate funding shortfall in long term and continuing care in Manitoba. https://www.roadtocare.ca/shinealight/

"These are simple and readily available solutions that could have been and can still be implemented quickly to support provinces and operators in modernizing long-term care homes." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//funding-for-long-term-c

Home caregivers for people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should: Ensure the ill persons rests , drinks plenty of fluids and eats nutritious food. W...ear a medical mask when in the same room with an ill person. Do not touch the mask or face during use and discard it afterward. Frequently clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based rub, especially: after any type of contact with the ill person or their surroundings before, during and after preparing food before eating after using the toilet Use dedicated dishes , cups, eating utensils, towels and bedlinens for the ill person. Wash dishes, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedlinens used by the ill person with soap and water. Identify frequently touched surfaces by the ill person and clean and disinfect them daily. Call your health care facility immediately if the ill person worsens or experiences difficulty breathing. See more

For those of us that value aging in place, that want to stay in our family homes for as long as possible there are preparations to anticipate. This excellent article discusses those considerations for seniors in the US including: -homesharing -financial preparedness -community involvement -downsizing... . . If you would like to discuss how these considerations apply in the Canadian landscape please reach out to us. https://getpocket.com///moves-to-make-now-to-age-in-place

"Despite the province loosening restrictions, ... the facility cannot accommodate more than two 15 to 30 minute visits per week because of a staffing shortage. ...the COVID-19 pandemic is shining a spotlight on long-term care across the country and highlighting the consequences of a 10-year funding freeze in Manitoba. Aging infrastructure is another issue. The association estimates care homes in Manitoba's non-profit sector each need an average of $6 million in upgrades." . .... . What can you do? WRITE YOUR MLA TODAY. If you support the transformation of long term & continuing care as outlined here: https://lnkd.in/gBnHbbW Complete the on-line form and a letter of support will be sent on your behalf to MLAs in MB. https://www.cbc.ca///personal-care-homes-funding-1.5648106

"The Long Term & Continuing Care Association members, are urging all Manitobans, including all Members of the Legislative Assembly, to combat the critical funding shortfall in long term and continuing care... What can you do? WRITE YOUR MLA today. If you support the transformation of long term & continuing care: funding for infrastructure, improvements and funding for staffing, reliable, predictable & sustainable funding on-going, as outlined here: www.roadtocare.ca/SHINEALIGHT Complete the on-line form and a letter of support will be sent on your behalf to MLAs in MB." ---CALL TO ACTION copied from an email from LTCAM

Covid-19 has changed the way that many of us think about personal care for our loved ones and ourselves as we age. . Here we address some key topics of Financial Planning for eventual Health and Home-Care needs, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives and some Insurance possibilities to consider. . A conversation with Grant White - Endeavor Wealth Management and Lara Secord-Haid, Adam Nepon, Elba Haid - Realcare Inc.... . https://youtu.be/cY41GHclzec See more

It has been HOT lately in Manitoba. Despite the heat it's important to keep wearing our masks when in public spaces to keep the spread of Covid-19 under control. Here are some tips about wearing your mask on hot days: . . https://www.ctvnews.ca//summer-is-here-and-your-mask-is-sw

"Much of the $280 million will be directed at basics like fire alarms and fire system repairs and upgrades. More money is required for things like eliminating rooms with three or four people, repairing HVAC systems, or applying new knowledge about the size of hallways and dining rooms to the wellbeing of those with dementia." https://winnipegsun.com//personal-care-homes-to-get-280m-t

A heartbreaking piece about the effects of Covid-19 on Palliative care patients and those that care for them. We have a responsibility to be ready to treat all patients with dignity and compassionate care in the next wave of this pandemic and always. . . https://www.theatlantic.com//palliative-care-covid/613072/

6 Questions for Charity Marchischuk Charity is a full-time nursing student at University of Manitoba. We are immensely lucky to have her working at Realcare for the summer both in the office and in facilities with our clients. She has already distinguished herself as a hard-working and dedicated member of the team. Q: When did you know you wanted to be a nurse?...Continue reading

Social isolation is probably one of the biggest killers of older adults, so while its critical that they shelter in place to stay safe, we need to provide tools to help them stay connected, he said. . . https://www.nytimes.com//b/elderly-health-quarantine.html

"We have been elevating our concerns about a growing number of long-term care homes for some time now," said ONA president Vicki McKenna. "We are grateful that the report from the military and the involvement of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally resulted in attention being paid to deficiencies in these homes." https://www.cbc.ca///ontario-military-ltc-report-1.5585131

"LTCcovid's report found that 3,890 of Canada's 4,740 coronavirus-linked deaths took place among care home residents as of May 8, or 82%, and Health Canada told CNN the percentage was nearly 80% on May 19. Canada's largest province, Ontario, has announced an independent inquiry." https://edition.cnn.com//elderly-care-homes-cor/index.html

This piece directly references the state of Long Term Care homes in the US but as we have seen there are changes to be made in Canada's Nursing homes as well: -Increase infection control -Change designs -Raise workers pay -Reconsider vistor policies... https://www.nytimes.com//he/coronavirus-nursing-homes.html

Private Care Duties Assessing: -Obtains or reviews with the Nurse Manager the initial assessment of the client. -Makes direct contact with the attending Physician as required. Planning: ... -Develops and revises with the Nurse Manager an individualized care plan. Implementing: -Provides specific nursing care to achieve the planned objectives/outcomes. -Encourages client to be an active participant in his/her care by helping him/her to fully understand the care path -Reviews implementation of the care path with other health team members. Evaluating: -Monitors client's progress as related to the objectives out lined in the care plan. -Revises care plan when necessary in consultation with the Nurse Manager. Institutional Care Duties -Providing quality care in institutions within the framework of his/her educational competencies and within the guidelines of the specific institution: -Client hygiene -Monitoring vital signs -Administer tube feeding -Colostomy care -ROM (range of motion) exercises -Urine testing -Dressing changes -Monitor irrigate/remove nasogastric tube -Administer tube feeding -Set-up, administer mediations NO I.V. meds Administer IM medications upon proof of certification -Insert (upon proof of certification), irrigate and remove indwelling Foley catheters -Decubitus ulcer care -Apply binders, bandages -I.V. monitoring, change bags info added medication, change tube, removal -Record all care given including clients response/reactions -Encourage client compliance to care path and provide emotional support when needed

The Canadian government is considering training Canadians seeking employment due to covid-19 to work in long-term care facilities. . . https://www.ctvnews.ca//feds-looking-at-training-unemploye

This position involves: -Review with Nurse Manager the initial assessment and proposed care plan for the client. -Provide the desired care though the duties listed below. -Report significant changes in the client's health status to the Realcare Office/Nurse Manager immediately. -Document care given in the Realcare progress notes. ... Private Care Duties -Shopping duties. -Transport to and from appointments. -Assisting with walking. -Monitoring vital signs. -Assisting with range of motion exercises, one person transfer/lift. -Prompting with medication taking. -Meal preparation and feeding assistance. -Providing client hygiene (i.e. Washing, bathing/showering, mouth care, toileting, peri-care). -Providing companionship through conversation and/or activities. In a facility we are there to assist the staff in providing quality client care. Our staff takes their directions from the facility staff. If there is a problem with the instructions you are given, you can take your concerns to the charge nurse. If you still have a problem, you can call the office any time. Never leave a facility during your shift without first contacting the office. Institutional Care Duties Providing quality care in facilities within the framework of his/her educational competencies and within the guidelines of the specific facilities which can include: -Maintain and promote client hygiene -Maintain and promote client exercise and rest -Maintain and promote client nutrition -Maintain and promote client elimination -Maintain and promote client safety -Maintains the client environment in a safe clean and pleasant state. -Participates in unit response to emergency situations -Contributes to team goals -Performs other related duties as required

The beginnings of a soft reopening for Manitoba starts on Monday https://www.cbc.ca//manitoba-covid-19-reopening-strategy-1

This is what #teamwork and leaning in to our #community can bring. Thanks to Enchanting Fabrications we have reusable masks for all our field staff. Also, thanks to Patent 5 Distillery distillery we have hand sanitizer for all our frontline heroes.

Be mindful as well, of your dietary sensitivities and avoid the foods that cause you an inflammatory reaction.

Where we stand: "MANITOBA Current state: Premier Brian Pallister announced April 29 that the province's multi-phase plan to reopen non-essential businesses will start May 4. Pallister said Manitoba will halt the reopening and re-evaluate its strategy if the province sees a spike in cases during or at the end of phase one or any future phases.... What's open: The first phase of the strategy will see elective surgeries restarted and diagnostics screenings resumed. Some non-essential businesses will be reopened including retail businesses, therapeutic health services, salons, museums, galleries, libraries, campgrounds and restaurants for patio or walk-up services only. Outdoor recreation is also allowed. Phase two is expected to begin June 1 and will expand the size of public gatherings and reopen restaurants for dine-in services. Can I travel?: No, Manitobans are being urged to avoid all non-essential travel outside of the province. People entering from another country, province or territory must self-isolate for 14 days. The province has also established checkpoints at main highways and airports to provide guidance about COVID-19 to travellers. Travel to remote communities within the province is prohibited. Remaining restrictions: Public gatherings such as church services, weddings and funerals will continue to be restricted to 10 people. Schools remain closed." https://www.ctvnews.ca//where-each-province-and-territory-

"The symptoms usually appear within two to 14 days after exposure to the virus, the CDC says. It stresses the "emergency warning signs" for COVID-19 are trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, confusion or inability to arouse. and bluish lips or face. People with any of these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately, the CDC says." https://www.npr.org//cdc-adds-6-symptoms-to-its-covid-19-l #emergency #warningsigns #covid19 #symptoms #health #protectyourself

"The CDC has long said that fever, cough and shortness of breath are indications that someone might have the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. It has now added six more conditions that may come with the disease: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell" https://www.npr.org//cdc-adds-6-symptoms-to-its-covid-19-l . #symptoms #news #coronavirus #medicalcare