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Better Living @ Thompson HouseThompson House Olympics 2010It’s All About TechnologyWhat’s next an ipad? Last year the residentsdecided they wanted to be part of the WorldWide Web, so we set up a computer for residentuse. A few residents have come to rely on e-mailas an important way of communicating. Now theresidents even have Skype! Installing Skype waseasy - you can download it for free and if youcommunicate to others who have Skype, you canuse it for no charge. You use your internet justlike a telephone and make a call online. There arespecial telephones you can purchase as well.Oh, how the excitementgrew, as the worldanticipated the Vancouver2010 Winter Games,our Thompson HouseOlympians were preparingfor their own winter games.Qualifying for our OlympicHockey and Olympic Curlingwas hard fought, right to the end. We had severalcountries represented including Great Britain, China,Romania and Estonia. Of course the majority of theathletes were from Canada. Not surprisingly, hockeywas the most popular event as we had players on thebench itching to get in the game and we had severalgoalies. A special treat had both the men and womenplaying together (new event for 2014) and the womenheld their own! All in all the event brought everyonetogether, the way the Olympics do. The final score, bythe way: Canada 16, the World 12. Another gold forCanada!We have purchased a headset and even have awebcam for those who wish to chat with familieswho are overseas. This new technology willenable residents and their families an inexpensiveand more personal way to keep in touch.Just Clean Your HandsHow often do you wash your hands or use analcohol-based rub? An awareness program called“Just Clean Your Hands” reminds us of the “righttime” and the “right way” to wash our hands.We all know how important infection control isand how we are all responsible for limiting thespread of colds and flu, especially this time ofyear. The 15 second rule applies to both washingyour hands or using an alcohol-based rub, andremember an alcohol-based rub is better thansoap and water unless your hands are visiblysoiled. Thompson House residents, staff, familyand volunteers do an excellent job with infectioncontrol; let’s keep up the good work for goodhealth.8
Charitable Foundation: Transformational Year in 2010This year is most definitely a year oftransition and transformation for allof us. The Charitable Foundation isvery busy aligning our financial goalswith the needs of all three divisionsof Better Living: Thompson House,Community Services and MembershipServices.We welcomeMaria Tiburtinias the new Chairof the CharitableBoard. As Chair,Maria will workwith the Board toinspire continuedgrowth and success in all that we doto support Better Living Health andCommunity Services.We extend our sincere gratitude toRoland Browning-Watt for his pastdedication as Chair of the Board. Rolyremains committed to our cause asofficial Past Chair of the Board. OurBoard is further strengthened with theadditions of Scott Durling, and CarolynWatson.On behalf of our Board, we wish tosincerely thank our generous donorsfor their continued support of ourfundraising efforts. As we moveforward into 2010, we are committedto supporting the ever growing needsof our residents in Thompson House,the building needs of our 40 year oldfacility, the needs of seniors livingat home relying on our programsand services to sustain them, andthose who look to us for education,wellness and social opportunities.With all of these increasing financialneeds, we find it necessary to raiseour fundraising financial goals. We canonly do it with your continued loyalty.Charitable Foundation Supports Better Living:Putting your Donations to WorkWith your help, in the last two years, wewere able to donate $357,589 to support:Thompson House @ $212,021• Specialized mechanical hospital beds• Mechanical lifts assisting inresident transfers• Resident patio areaenhancements• New furniture forcommon areasCommunity Services @$33,412• Better Rides transportation program• New Toyota Prius Hybrid• New Toyota Sienna Van• Meals on Wheels• Specialized equipment for Day Programs• Subsidies for clients who need assistanceMembership Services @ $112,156• Specialized wellness programs• Equipment for membership programs• Support for centre renovations9
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