In the photo: L to R: Chris Nickless (South Cariboo Health Foundation), Tracy Haddow (100 Mile Hospice) and Brenda Divine (South Cariboo Health Foundation)
Friendship Centre Drop-In is back on. The Stemet7uw’I Friendship Centre’s drop-in program will reopen on Thursday, October 1st and is organized for safe social distancing. Catch up with old friends and make new ones at Stemete7uw’I 10am to 2pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You can find them at the corner of Horselake Rd and Blackstock.
The Parkside Art Gallery presents Replenishing Qi by Dawn Miller is running from October 16th thru November 7th. The hours of operation are 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 3pm Saturdays. The Gallery is also hosting the Story Walk for Fall 2020, it is on Tuesdays and Fridays till November 27th the Gallery and garden are at the corner of 4th and Cedar.
October 31st The Hunt is on! The Ultimate Photo Scavenger Hunt is fun for the Whole Family. Are you looking for something fun to do with your family or friends this Halloween? Join the HUNT a community-wide-photo scavenger hunt with prizes worth competing for and candy for the kids along the way. Joining is simple. Read closely the rules and ways to participate at cclf.ca/thehunt, For the details, you can check out cclf.ca/thehunt
Coats for All 2020 – Give warmth to others and get a warm feeling yourself. Drop off used winter coats, snowsuits, toques, mitts and scarves to the 100 Mile Laundromat (located in Owen Square across from the Library) between November 1st and November 30th only. If possible please wash them before donating and label as “washed” Clothing will be available to people in need from November 5th to November 30th at; Loaves and Fishes – 100 Mile Food Bank – Stemete7uw’I Friendship Centre – Canim Lake and Canoe Creek Bands. Also on Saturday November 14th and 28th only, from 10:00am to 1:00 pm, warm winter outerwear will be available to anyone, at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church (corner of Horse Lake Road and Blackstock Road) to help working people and families who do not normally go to the distribution sites. Due to the Codvi-19 pandemic we ask you to please wear masks and practice safe distancing at this site. For more information you can call Annie at 250.395.6054.
Your South Cariboo Health Foundation Presents – Starry Nights for Palliative Care. This year we are raising funds to assist IHA and Hospice with the 100 Mile Hospital’s New Palliative Care Rooms. Donations for this year’s fundraiser are going to improve the settings for the families and patients who require acute management during end-of-life care by providing a comfortable surrounding in the hospital’s two newly renovated palliative care rooms. You are invited to be a Health Star – Bronze $50 or more – Silver $100 or more – Gold $200 or more. You can donate to: Bag 399, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0 or you can call Brenda at 250.706.2101.
Learn more about 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society Latest Project Below:
The project: The creation of an appropriate dignified physical environment for the Acute Management of Palliative Care Crisis Situations for our community members.
This will be accomplished by renovating a space in acute care into a palliative appropriate space.
The result will be two client rooms with a shared shower room, an adjoining area for a family space that will include a small bar kitchen, sitting area with a TV, two sleeping spaces, a bathroom with a shower and lockers. There will also be a small patio area to allow for clients and families to have access to the outside for fresh air.
This space is primarily intended to support palliative individuals whose care needs are higher or more complex than can be managed in the Hospice Suite or at home.
The client rooms will have quality palliative care equipment for optimal patient comfort and care and the acute care team to provide excellence medical care and symptom management.
Special attention will be given to the design with the goal being to create a warm and comforting home like environment for both the client and the family.
These rooms need to be furnished and equipped in a way that says home while still maintaining medical quality for client care and cleaning purposes. The patient rooms need to have ceiling lifts installed, hospital beds, specialized pressure reduction mattresses, dressers, side tables, visitor chairs, and sleeper chairs for family members.
Having smart TVs will allow for patients to stay connected through facetime with loved ones who cannot come or always be at the bedside. Smart TV’s will also provide opportunities to view family photos, play music, or offer some momentary distraction with a movie or show.
Lamps, nice linens, and artwork will also help to make the space more home like.
The shower room is a large space that will allow a patient to be rolled in using a special shower chair for the wonderful benefits of a shower which not only feels good but helps to support good health and skin care. This room will have a linen warmer for towels and blankets, and a vanity station so the client can be supported to have their hair and personal care needs met.
A shared family space will be created to support both patient rooms. The family space will have a small kitchen with a microwave, small fridge, toaster, coffee pot, and kettle. A small sitting area with a TV, and a pull-out sleep space. A second area for sleeping with a pull-out will also be provide. Family members will also have a bathroom, shower, and lockers for their personal items.
Lamps, linens and artwork will also help to make this space calming and home like where family can talk, share and cry over a cup a tea and feel supported in the difficult journey of the end of life of a loved one in a hospital setting.
Cost estimates:
Our proposed and estimated budget for this project is $120,000. We are looking for support to assist in making this much needed project come together in a way that will create the most positive experience for palliative members of our community and their families when their end of life journey takes them to acute care.
For more information or to donate to the 100 Mile District Hospice Palliative Care Society Latest Project “Please Click on this link”
South Cariboo Visitor Centre Hours 8:30 – 4:30, Monday to Friday. Call 250.395.5353
