The Bervie Women’s Institute (WI) recently donated 32 fidget muffs and quilts to the Bruce Bruce County Paramedic Services to support Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
The muffs and quilts will be available in Bruce County Paramedic Services ambulances to assist in patient care.
“At our 2019 paramedic training with the Alzheimer’s Society, it was identified that items like fidget muffs and quilts can help relax those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia,” says Paramedic Services Deputy Chief Ray Lux, “Bruce County Paramedic Services is very honoured that the Bervie Women’s Institute once again thought of us and our patients when creating these wonderful and helpful comfort items.”
In the past, the Women’s Institute also donated small blankets and teddy bears for Pediatric patients served by Bruce County Paramedic Services.
Warden Janice Jackson adds, “I’m always amazed by the generosity in our community and the thoughtfulness and creativity of the Bervie Women’s Institute. Thank you so much for your generous donation that will help provide added comfort and calm for residents receiving care from our Bruce County Paramedics.”
About Bruce County Paramedic Services: Bruce County Paramedic Services employs a staff of about 100 Full-time and Part-time paramedics that provide pre-hospital care to citizens and visitors of Bruce County. We respond to medical and trauma emergencies with a fleet of 12 ambulances and 3 supervisor units that are stationed in 7 communities across the County but can be deployed anywhere as needed.
