GENERAL VOLUNTEERING:
We cannot have too many volunteers! The request for volunteering is also from the Wales Home residents. Many of you are very capable of helping another resident. There are several volunteer roles that I can explore with you. For exmaple, we are searching for an early evening volunteer on Norton 1. Should someone be interested, please contact Carol Ann.
Yay! Volunteers are permitted to return to the Wales. If you would like to help, please contact me.
dvd movies:
Should anyone have DVD movies they owuld like to share or donate to the Wales Home, please contact the Activity Department. Musicals would also be appreciated. Thank you for the ones we received!
PUZZLES:
Should anyone have puzzles to donate, we are looking for boxes with 750 pieces or less. The large puzzles are too difficult for many reisdents. Thank you for the donations!
LOW VISION/MOBILITY DIFFICULTIES:
Should residents have low vision or mobility difficulties for actions such as attending activities or reading the menus, please let Carol Ann know. They may be able to make adaptations which may in turn help you. :) We recently purchased two Talking Readers for residents with low vision. Talking Readers are little audio book players that Kim Bailey and Carol Ann will share with residents.
users' commitee representative for the long-term care units:
Judy Laberee is the Long-Term Care Units Representative. Should you wish to speak to her, she may be contacted by phone at 819-826-3486 or email at judy@laberee.com.
assistance for residents in distress:
Should someone find a resident in distress, such as someone who has fallen or is living some other emergency situation, please push your call bell bracelet (or theirs). We do not want anyone to harm themselves or the resident in distress; we ask that you wait for assistance from a member of the personnel.
Pastoral Care Provider:
Reverend Wayner Beamer is at the Wales Home Chapel every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m.. Reverand Wayne's presence at the Wales Home is part of a Ministry of the Richmond United Church for a period of one year. Should you or someone you know benefit from or require Reverand Wayne's ministry, please let him know. He will be having lunch in the Main Dining Room on Wednesdays with the residents.
Reverand Wayne returned to the Wales. If you need to reach him, please call 819-578-0556.
TV Tour:
The Wales News can be viewed on Channel Eighty. I have been putting numerous different clips on this channel. If you have a request, please let me know. We have received numerous requests that we have put up!
piano bench/stool:
We have good news; a bench was donated! Thank you to the kind and generous family.
bodtker lounge:
The Bodtker Lounge is available from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. As safety measures will be required, we ask that you contact the Activity Department prior to use.
library:
Books may not be as accessible as usual due to residents being asked to remain on their units. If you need something to read, please let me know.