As I read the paper today I begin to reflect on all the wonderful people I have moved into Riverbend Retirement Residence.  Each and every person is different, some needing more assiatance then others.  I reflect on the wonderful caring staff that I have worked closely with over the years and the compassionate care they provide.  The article I am reading talks about the employees going on strike.   Why do they deserve wages less then what provincially run facilities are paid?  I hope with all my heart that this is settled immediately as it is only our SENIORS that are suffering.

Here is a postive...

We hear so many negative things about how seniors residences are run and about the staff, well listen to this one....
The mother of a family I downsized into a long term care facility still wore her wedding rings.  They could not slip off her finger so there they stayed.  Upon a recent visit it was noted that one of the claws, holding the diamond, had been caught on something and the diamond was gone.  It had been 3 weeks and nothing had turned up.  I equate this to finding a needle in a haystack, the stone could be anywhere!  The family asked that the rings be removed as the open claws on the ring were very sharp and could harm someone.  When the rings were picked up there was a "diamond like" stone in the package.  The staff had found a stone but thought it was a rhinestone off someone's costume jewellry but put it in the envelope just in case.  Upon having a gem smith examine the stone it turns out the actual diamond had been found!
A HUGE thank you goes out to the very dedicated and loving staff at this facility.

How will you vote tomorrow?

The numbers are staggering!  I was reading an article written by Arlene Adamson from Calgary in the Edmonton Journal this morning.  Adamson states that Alberta's senior population is approximately 8 percent of the total.   Taking into account that just over 940,000 are too young to cast a ballot that leaves 2,265,000 elgible voters for Mondays election.....1 in 5 are Seniors!

She also states that over the next 25 years the population of Alberta's seniors is set to double.  Are you  thinking about the future when you vote tomorrow?  About ease of transportation as we age, about drug costs and access to health care systems, about the number of doctors being trained in gerontology...I am.

Do ONE thing right!

There are so many companies out there trying to be perfect at what they do.  How can a company do everything 100% when they are spreading themselves so thin by trying to take on so many tasks?  At Elder Move Inc. we specialize in downsizing and relocation....that is it.  We don't grocery shop, do laundry or drive people around.  We have made many business contacts over the years and are able to complete each and every job to the total satisfaction of our clients.  I am proud to be the owner of Elder Move Inc. and happy to see the faces of the newly relocated when they first open the door to their new home!