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Monthly Newsletter | March 2023
Top 3 Nutrition Mistakes Seniors Should Avoid
When we age, our bodies change. These changes might affect our eating habits. Foods we once loved may no longer be enjoyable, it may be more difficult to prepare food, or maybe you are not hungry.
Regardless of the reason why, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, even later in life.
Our blog talks about healthy diets and mistakes to avoid.
If you know someone who would benefit from the ExquisiCare model, contact us now
March is Nutrition Month
Integral to the ExquisiCare model is onsite home cooked meals. Not only do home cooked meals taste better but they are naturally lower in sodium, fats, and unhealthy additives.
As part of the philosophy at ExquisiCare, we value purposeful living. Engaging our elders to assist in meal preparation brings them purpose. Our staff even learn a thing or two when cooking with our elders who know secrets you won't find in a recipe book!
Therapeutic Fibbing
When caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer's, sometimes it is better to not tell the truth. Especially when that truth will be an upsetting reminder of the past. Sometimes the fib protects them from the pain and can provide comfort.
Securing Alberta’s Continuing Care Future
We at Exquisicare are delighted to see that the Government of Alberta budget commits to securing the future of Continuing Care. In particular, the commitment to “create new, innovative small care homes”. 
Dawn Harsch has been advocating for the funding of small care homes for many years. She continues to work cooperatively with Government of Alberta to help them understand the best practices that ExquisiCare has developed with regards to the design, construction and operations of our small-homes. We are more hopeful than ever before, that the ExquisiCare model is gaining traction in Alberta and across Canada and we are excited to share some announcements with you in the coming months!
Welcome Jeanne to
Care at Home!
Jeanne Bautista
 
Administrative Assistant - Scheduler 
 
Jeanne has 5 years of experience working in homecare. As part of the Care at Home team, she assists both caregivers and clients, including their family members. 
 
Jeanne is described by her family, friends, and co-workers as kind and compassionate. Calm, even under pressure, and goes above and beyond. Jeanne connects well with staff, taking the time to make sure they are valued and treated equally.  
 
Being passionate about elderly care, she educates herself on the needs and personalities of our clients to match them with a well-suited caregiver. Jeanne’s compassion to care for others extends to her spare time where she helps her mom look after a lady that has had a stroke.  
 
To care for herself, Jeanne loves to walk her dog (Buddy), cook, and spend time with her family. She also loves doing TikTok dances.

Jeanne can be reached 587-635-3223  
ExquisiCare Cares
At Exquisicare, not only do we care deeply for the Seniors in our care, but we also care for our community. We are committed to our shared responsibility to enhance our greater society. Here are a few examples of how ExquisiCare is giving back.
ExquisiCare will be participating in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's - Edmonton 2023.

Honouring our Residents at ExquisiCare
At the entrance of each home, you will find a very special book. In this book there is a highlight of our residents, both past and present.
Our elders have given so much to the communities and they deserve to be honoured and commended for their years of hard work. These books of highlights lets us do just that. As we get to know them a little bit better we also grow to love them more.
Cameron Heights
Kay was born in Meeting Creek, Alberta. She grew up on the farm with her parents and two older brothers.
Kay and her late husband, Peter, have four children. She is also the grandmother to four children.
Kay has a Bachelor’s of Home Economics. Becoming a wife and mother, Kay had to transition from being a hospital Dietitian to homemaker. She stayed home to raise her children and was the main caregiver for the family.
Kay was an active volunteer in her community and very involved in the church. She enjoyed singing in choir and used to play the tenor saxophone. Kay was committed to supporting her community and was well known for her baking. Her baked buns were always a showstopper!
Kay enjoys reading, watching curling and figure skating. She gardens and is an avid letter writer. She looks forward to theatre performances and long drives to see country scenery.
Since living at Exquisicare, Kay has brought a positive attitude and helpful nature to Cameron Heights.
Kays smile lights up a room. Her natural instinct to welcome all those that come through Cameron Heights is refreshing and lightens up any visitors day.
We are thankful to have Kay as a member of the Cameron Heights Family!
Resources
Care at Home by ExquisiCare

Our sister company, Care At Home, provides the same high level of care and respect to seniors, in their own homes. 

Visit the Care At Home website to learn how we can help you stay safe at home.