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• Richard Devereux exhibition
  by Tanya Housham

  “This is our intense desire” Tonight we attended the private viewing of new carbon works by Richard Devereux. At first sight the wo…

  “This is our intense desire” Tonight we attended the private viewing of new carbon works by Richard Devereux. At first sight the works seemed strange, and within minutes we were in love with them! The majority were large circles which either resembled microbes or atoms under a microscope, and others looked like grey planets balanced in space. Close up they were mezmerising, with swirling shapes, dots and carbon dust. The works were created using a process of applying carbon to paper via the use of a flame. The artist was deep in conversation with people he seemed to know already, and we are not rude enough to interupt, so unfortunatly my artist husband did not get the chance to discuss techniques. Enjoyed the wine, and the art though, a good night!

• Tips: Transferring a resident to bed, chair, showerchair, wheelchair...
  by Reymalyne Reynon

  Current Background: I’m a Certified Nurses Aide. I’ve worked as a CNA for 4 years. But constantly changed my position at the facility b…

  Current Background: I’m a Certified Nurses Aide. I’ve worked as a CNA for 4 years. But constantly changed my position at the facility because honestly i got tired of doing things repeatedly. I need my brain to do more then just repeat things everyday. I’ve worked on the unit with elders. Meaning I got them ready for their meals, showered them, cleaned them when they went to the bathroom. You name it i have done it. Then I took up another position as an activity aide. I got to work with all the residents on activities, get to know them one on one and just make them feel wanted. Then I transferred to another position. As a Restorative Nurse Aide. Which allows me to help them ambulate meaning walk, move their joints so it does not get stiff like their arms and legs, help them with eating but making sure they swallow correctly and recognize if the food is going down the right tube. Meaning being a restorative nurse aide was a version of a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist all together. I work with therapist, nurses, doctors you name it i’ve talked to them a few times. I’m currently taking Physical Therapist Assistant classes at a community college. I plan on becoming a Physical Therapist hopeful in the near future. Past Background: Before i worked with elders i worked at YMCA with children grades K-6th grade and i use to tutor elementary to high school students. So i learned to be patient. I also volunteered as a student athletic trainer for my high school. It’s simple and easy. / Alright here are some tips on how you can persuade a resident to transfer from anywhere for you without lifting them. 1. If they have a bed that goes up and down. Put the bed high enough so they don’t need to struggle getting up. / 2. Put on shoes or non-skid socks so resident has grip. / 3. Have them sit up at the edge of the bed. / 4. Straighten out thier body. Meaning both knees are parallel to each other and hips are not twisted. / 5. Have them sit further out on the edge or the bed till they have their feet touching the floor / or / enough for them to not use so much energy getting out from the middle part of the bed. / 6. If the resident’s but is at the edge of the bed and their feet is touching the ground. Stand in front of them with your feet in front of their feet. Meaning tip to tip. And have your knees and their knees parallel. This is so the resident does not slide underneath you. Then you bend your knees and rock back a little to have them off the bed then tell the resident to straighten out their knee. At this time you should both be standing up straight. / 7. Pivot towards the seat. Remember to tell the resident what direction you want them to turn and why. / 8. When you finish turning from bed to chair or vice versa make sure the resident’s back of the knees touch the chair. This will save you some trouble on pulling the resident up after they are seated. They will perfectly sit nicely in the chair. There you go.. That should be helpful.