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• Activities: Are there a variety of activities? Does the facility use volunteers? Do residents have access to religious services? Are they encouraged to venture outdoors? Are social and educational activities en couraged? Does the facility schedule group trips? • Homelike surroundings: Do residents have their own furnishings and decorations? During this visit, it is crucial to obtain a copy of the most recent Survey of the nursing home con ducted by the State Department of Health. The Survey is required of all facilities that are certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid, and the document identifies any deficiencies or violations that were found during the yearly inspection. It should be posted in a visible place in the facility. If it is not, ask the Administrator for a copy. Take the time to read the report carefully, as it can be a good indicator of how the nursing home functions. The report deals with quality of life issues, nutrition, cleanliness, medical care, abuse and neglect. If the report raises any concerns, contact the long-term care ombudsman in your community. The Ombudsman Office handles complaints from residents and families and will be able to identify any problems related to the nursing home. The most difficult task is analyzing all the in formation you have gathered and arriving at a decision that will best serve the needs of your elderly relative. If at all feasible, include this person in the decision making process. Once you choose a nursing home, read the contract carefully to avoid hidden costs. Since the contract is difficult to revoke, it is crucial that you understand it before signing. You may want to hire an attorney to negotiate any changes before admission. It is important to recognize that placing an elderly person in a nursing home does not end our caregiving responsibilities. We must remain vigilant and involved in our loved ones’ lives and be ready to participate in their lives when intervention is needed. The next article in this series will address what really happens in a nursing home: how to advocate, cope, and survive. A Holiday Boutique: A Taste of Ukraine by Irena Demkiw On November 16, 2002, UNWLA Branch 73 held a Holiday Boutique at the Ukrainian American Club in Southport, Connecticut in order to introduce the American public to Ukrainian culture and to entice Ukrainian Americans back into the Ukrainian commu nity. The planning committee consisted of Roma Hay da, Halya Balaban, Diane Lytwyn, Yaroslava Ko vach and Irena Demkiw. The committee's goal was to have a diverse variety of merchandise for the public. This consisted of Ukrainian ceramics by Marika and Myron Bokalo, jewelry by Golden Lion (Sahayda), amber jewelry by Jaworuk, and Natalia Sazonowa’s original paintings. George McKay exhibited a variety of prints and pysanky, and Lydia Piasecky exhibited her beautifully painterd icons. There were also holiday pinecone Christmas wreaths created by Olga Paproski, and Veronica Touzot displayed uniquely dried flower arrangements and flowers incorporated into artistically designed serving bowls. The August Collection, repre sented by sixteen artists from Ukraine, included di verse art works, among them ceramics, embroidery, woodwork, and reverse glass painting. The holiday food complemented the spirit of the boutique. Kolachi, nut and poppy seed rolls, pam- pushky, and a variety of cookies were available for the public. Our local branch is fortunate to have in our community a professional baker, Taras Slevinsky, who donates his time to provide the holiday breads that made our baked goods section very successful. Pas tries and other baked goods were provided by UN WLA members. Yaroslava Kovach and Diane Lytwyn were responsible for all of the food served in the buf fet. The branch had two tables. One was dedicated to activities of the UNWLA and The Ukrainian Mu seum. The other table was the centerpiece of the entire boutique. It included a tree decorated with handmade ornaments, didukh, and two beautiful baskets filled with holiday bounty. To our surprise the didukh was sold as soon as the event began. Much of our success was due to the ad campaign that was volunteered by professional journalist, Stacey Maxwell, who provides coverage to local papers of surrounding towns and an Internet guide to local events. We were also fortunate to have had the help of our branch friends who helped staff the event during the day. Our first Holiday Boutique was very success ful. The purpose of this event was to raise money for orphans and destitute pensioners in Ukraine. The money collected has been forwarded to UNWLA headquarters for appropriate distribution. Branch 73 hopes to repeat this successful event next year. 22 “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, БЕРЕЗЕНЬ 2003 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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