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Lesley’s story: I Have the Tools I Need
Lesley, a senior living alone, has a history of depression, anxiety and obesity. She had attended a number of RDPCN group programs including Sleep, Happiness Basics and Health Basics and has regular appointments with the psychologist who suggested the Family Nurse could provide her with general support. Lesley had regular visits with the family nurse prior to Covid. Once Covid hit, Lesley felt isolated, lonely, depressed, anxious and sometimes angry. She was no longer exercising or eating heathy and her weight was increasing. Lesley had achieved a 30-pound weight loss, so she did not want to gain it all back. At this point she and the family nurse agreed on weekly phone calls.
The nurse connected her to the Zoom program from an Edmonton PCN titled Senior Centre without Walls. They offered 4 one-hour programs per day and Lesley connected to all of these and found them incredibly helpful. She was part of a group and had something to look forward to each day. Prior to Covid, Lesley enjoyed the interaction with people by volunteering at the library but with the library shut down, that had disappeared. The nurse helped her to dust off and use all of the tools she gained from previous programs and put them back in use- grocery shopping strategies, mindfulness, and gratitude for all she has for example. Other soothing strategies she uses includes hugging yourself and tapping your fingers on your own shoulders. They also chatted about motivation and Lesley said that really helped her to refocus on her overall goal of maintaining health and independence. She started to exercise again and found being outside helped her mood. She could nod at people from afar and enjoy nature. She now enjoys each day and rarely gets wrapped up in what is to come. She has significantly decreased the time she watches the news. She is back to using the food and activity log and slowly losing weight. And she is back to volunteering and really happy to be back at the library.
Lesley is very thankful for the support of the family nurse and their regular calls have moved to monthly as Lesley feels she has a much healthier perspective and is coping better. She is concerned about the winter but knows with the tools she has learned and uses, that she will get through.
To learn more about the RDPCN programs, visit www.reddeerpcn.com
The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home and Tiny Home prize packages, as well as the Mega Bucks 50.
The Mega Bucks 50 jackpot reached $607,200.00, which makes Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta the winner of $303,600.00.
In addition, the luxurious Tree Hugger Tiny Home Prize Package, complete with accessories by Urban Barn and valued at $163,798.00, is now owned by Mary Vincent of Red Deer.
The coveted Sorento Dream Home Prize Package, which includes furnishings and accessories by Urban Barn and boasts a total value of $1,072,624.00, has been awarded to Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake.
The highly anticipated draw took place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation office, located within the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, with an announcement following live on Facebook, allowing participants and supporters to join in the excitement virtually.
“We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s Red Deer Hospital Lottery,” said Manon Therriault, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “The funds raised from this lottery will significantly contribute to enhancing patient care and services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this important cause.”
Proceeds from the Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will contribute to acquiring critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment for several units at the Red Deer Hospital.
This year’s lottery will fund equipment such as a phototherapy system, which allows parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to help provide excellent care for patients in the emergency and operating rooms at the Red Deer Hospital.
The winners of a variety of electronics were also drawn today. A full list of winners will be available in the coming days on the official lottery website at reddeerhospitallottery.ca. Prize winners who have not already been notified will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their prizes.
The keys to the Sorento Dream Home and the Tree Hugger Tiny Home will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony this summer.
Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.
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