In a time of such turmoil it is nice to hear
about someone who is doing something good for a change.
Three years ago a big burly man walked into
Extendicare York to bring his father to live there. This is a
difficult decision for a family to make. Jim Philp presented
his father to us and told us we should address his father as
"The Old Goat."
We were all in shock, how could we
possibility call this nice man an old goat.
Jim explained it was a nick name and a term
of endearment. Jim's dad was with us for over a year. During
that time Jim became a permanent fixture on our unit. Not only
did he spend all his free time with his father, but he always
made a point of talking to the other residents on the unit. The
residents would smile when he came in and enjoyed his
visits.
When Jim's father passed away, Jim told us he
wanted to give back to the residents and staff some of what his
father received when he was with us. Jim became a volunteer on
our unit. An Angel of Mercy.
Jim retired from Inco after 31 years of
service and from that day he has not stopped. If he is not on
our unit helping out with the meals and spending time talking
to the residents, he is out in the community helping
neighbours. His only fault is that sometimes he has a hard time
saying no.
Jim also spends a great deal of time
volunteering on the palliative care services. We are very
thankful each and every day for Jim. We often tell him the
reason he doesn't get paid for his work is that he is
priceless. And this is true.
Families and staff
Extendicare York
Sudbury