The Cedars is honored to have such dedicated, caring nurses.
We invite all nurses as we celebrate their work.
On Monday May 15 from 4-6PM, let us pamper you with chair massage, paraffin dips, delicious treats and some giveaways.
FMI call 221-7000
In the News: The Cedars and Memory Lane TV
Tory Ryden of WCSH Channel 6 featured a story on
The Cedars and Memory Lane TV
– an amazing reminiscence program for individuals with dementia –
check it out here!
WCSH6 Memory Lane – May 2017 from Dreamland Technology on Vimeo.
Volunteer Appreciation at The Cedars
The Cedars is celebrating National Volunteer Week
at our Annual Appreciation Dinner on Thursday April 27.
Thank you to each of our volunteers – you make the difference!
Growing Bold through Learning Circles
As we progress on our transformation into the Household Model, The Cedars is learning and evolving in many ways. One helpful tool in our process has been the Learning Circle. Staff throughout the community are finding the value of this communication method where trust and understanding are fostered and diverse perspectives are welcomed, shared and respected.
The Learning Circle begins when the facilitator poses a question or issue for the group, and then a volunteer responds with their thoughts on the topic. The person on the left or the right of that person goes next, followed one by one around the circle until everyone has spoken, without interruption. Participants are welcome to pass, at the end they are given the opportunity to respond. Once everyone has had the chance to speak, the floor opens for general discussion.
A recent Learning Circle involving staff on the Neighborhoods centered around the comparison of the social, or person-centered model of care to the institutional model. We each provided our feedback on the changes we’d like to see that will take us to a more social model. The very essence of the person-centered household places a high value on human interaction. With the right systems in place, we can better allow our residents to make choices that feel like home. The questions posed were, “How do you like to spend your mornings,” and then, “How could our residents’ mornings be more person-centered.” Here is some of what our staff said about morning routines:
What is Your AM Routine?
- Wake up when I feel like it
- Stay in my PJ’s
- Linger over coffee
- Plan the day’s activities
- Play on the computer
- Feed my pets
- 10AM breakfast
- Shower, maybe
- Listen to the radio
- Watch TV
- Go to the gym
- Get outside when it’s nice
What’s a Person-Centered AM Routine?
- Wake up— resident choice
- Coffee 24/7/365
- Breakfast—resident choice
- NO RUSHING!
- TV and Radio
What Isn’t Person-Centered?
- Having to be up for breakfast
- Only two choices for breakfast
- Medications scheduled for me, not taking them when I’m ready
- Having to wait my turn
- “It’s decided”
Other topics on the agenda for the Learning Circles included the person-centered approach in dining, bathing, and relationships. The next Steering Team intensive at The Cedars will take place on May 23 and 24 and our focus will be, Changing the Way We Work: Adapting our Clinical Systems.
Blood Drive at The Cedars Today
The Cedars Wellness Committee and the American Red Cross
are hosting a Blood Drive
Today at The Cedars 10AM – 4PM
Sign up or just drop by – look for the vehicle at the rear entrance to The Atrium
FMI call 221-7100
The Cedars and MECA at Portland’s Art Walk
Starting in February, MECA students enrolled in the Art for Social Change course moved their classroom every Monday morning to The Cedars. The course goal was to bring the MECA students opportunities to learn about the history of what it means to directly create social and public change through a creative practice.
Part of the course integrated the practice of socially engaged art where the students worked collaboratively with seniors from The Cedars in creating an engaging intergenerational and multicultural community-based art program. Students and seniors met at The Cedars weekly from February to April throughout the course and collaborated together on creating art.
Throughout the months, relationships formed and insights developed – from both perspectives. Here are some quotes from the seniors:
“I want you to teach me everything, just like I want to teach you everything.” –Senior artist
“Art didn’t mean anything to me until older years until it became part of my life…and I had the time. It means not to be afraid of making a mark on the paper, and it doesn’t matter if my neighbor says it’s art. I am the artist! Art is about not being afraid to do what I want as an artist.”-Senior artist
For more information on this innovative program, contact Nick Viti, OTR/L, Director of Life Enrichment at 207-221-7000.
An Afternoon with Tom Snow
Join The Atrium on Thursday April 20
for refreshments and a performance
by celebrated pianist, Tom Snow.
Seating limited, RSVP to 207.221.7100
Tours of our independent living apartments to follow.
MJFF This Week – Join Us!
The Cedars is thrilled sponsor the Free Senior Film
at the Maine Jewish Film Festival
Featured film: Harold and Lillian: a Hollywood Love Story
Thursday March 23, 1PM at the Portland Museum of Art
Tickets for guests 65+ are Free, complimentary reception to follow
Wine Tasting at The Atrium – New Date
As winter continues, we are
rescheduling our Wine Tasting event to
Tuesday May 9 when spring will be in full swing!
Join The Atrium and local wine expert Maia Gosselin
for a wine tasting. Sip and learn about wines and our community.
Space is limited – RSVP today at 207-221-7100
Open House at The Atrium
Wednesday February 15, 2 – 4PM
The Atrium at The Cedars
Tour our newly available apartments
Meet residents and staff
Enjoy some of our chef’s creations