Aug/Sept 2016 - HeddingtonOaks.com
Transcription
Aug/Sept 2016 - HeddingtonOaks.com
Heddington Herald Newsletter for the Residents, Families, Volunteers and Staff at Heddington Oaks August-September 2016 Heddington Oaks Hosts Community Cookout Heddington Oaks invites residents, families and our neighbors for a good ole fashioned Community Cookout on Wednesday, August 31 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Complimentary food and drinks will be offered. Come meet our “Celebrity Grill Masters” from the City of West Peoria and Peoria County who will be serving up burgers and hot dogs, along with drinks and traditional summer sides. “This will be a great end to summer and a nice way to celebrate our relationship with the West Peoria community,” says Steve Richter, event coordinator. In addition to food, there will be fun entertainment for the whole family to enjoy - including balloon creations from The Unique Twist and music by the Staker Sisters. Guided tours will be available for the public to have an inside peek of Peoria County’s skilled care nursing home. Tours will run every half hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with the last tour leaving at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss the prize drawings that will happen throughout the evening activities, made possible with donations from area businesses. We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Steve Richter at 309-363-3600. 2223 W. Heading Avenue, West Peoria, IL 61604 | (309) 636-3600 HeddingtonOaks.com Join Our Team! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 • 2:00 pm Register before Sept. 16 to receive a Heddington Oaks t-shirt for the walk! Our Team Page: http://act.alz.org/goto/HeddingtonOaks Heddington Oaks is proud to once again be a sponsor of Peoria’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The two-mile event is Sunday, October 2 at Liberty Park on Peoria’s Riverfront. Opening ceremonies begin at 1:30 p.m. with the walk kicking off at 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, the walk raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held annually in 600+ communities nationwide with participants of all ages and abilities. In our skilled care nursing THANK YOU home, Heddington Oaks has accommodations for 80 memory care patients. This secure wing of our facility is overseen by staff who are specially-trained to care for people afflicted with dementia. We also have a memory care support group for family members that meets the third Wednesday of each month. All family members, staff, and volunteers are invited to join our team for the 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s as we display our combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. Our team captain is Steve Richter. He may be contacted at 636-3519 or [email protected]. Watch for fundraising events during September! m gton Oaks Tea 2015 Heddin Last month we celebrated Bertha’s 106th birthday! Special thank you to the family members who donated plants and their time this summer to make our courtyards look beautiful! Daily activities for residents are available on our website at www.HeddingtonOaks.com/Activities Caring for Seniors with Respect and Compassion RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT August Birthdays 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 10 10 11 12 14 15 17 17 23 24 28 28 29 31 Mildred Sommer Donna Salrin Opal Feagin Mary Harkless Anna Menken Penny Siebenthal Glenita Reliford Albert Lipke Madeline Peplow Martha Athey Gloria Smith Jesus Valadez Shirley Foster Richard Gott Jacqueline Perrilles Florence Wrigley Berthena Hayes Rose Crusen Marilyn Jackson Edah Martin Bertha Fields September Birthdays 1 2 4 6 6 6 10 10 12 14 16 19 19 19 23 26 Ruth Wageneck Frances Robinson Dianne Snell Delores Cassidy Jeanne Gould Judith Herncjar Grace Leeper Margaret Wade Lucy Borsch Joann Harris Doris Mularoni Mary Bridgens Bettie Isonhart Phyllis Martin Donald Van Scoyoc Marion Casson We celebrate residents’ birthdays with a monthly party, serving cake, ice cream, and a special gift from Entre Nous. On the date of each resident’s birthday, the kitchen delivers an individual cake to their room along with a card. Patrick Sanzotta Every resident has a special story and unique life road that brings them to Heddington Oaks. Meet Patrick Sanzotta... Patrick comes to Heddington Oaks from the Bloomington area, where he grew up and has lived most of his life. Patrick worked as Administrator for Complete Care Services nursing homes (which have since been bought out). He also managed apartments until it became too difficult to walk. This past June, Patrick had gastric sleeve surgery. He was initially at another care center for recovery, but was not receiving the level of therapy that he needed. After his own research, he found Heddington Oaks and transferred. “The therapy here came highly recommended,” says Patrick. “I’ve been really impressed by the service and aggressive therapy.” After initial assessments when Patrick arrived at Heddington Oaks, therapists Caroline and Karrie “hit the ground running,” says Patrick. “They did more for me in my first week than Kindred did in a month. The therapy is more intense, producing results.” Patrick also has kidney disease, so he is transported for dialysis treatment three times a week. Patrick has one daugher and one grandson. For fun, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He’s looking forward to a trip to Puta Cana with his girlfriend this fall. Hot Digeddy Dog! Wednesday, August 24 The 2016 Heart of Illinois United Way campaign has kicked off for Peoria County employees. The mission is to increase the organized capacity of people in Central Illinois to care for one another. That’s right up our alley! Heddington Oaks will host the popular CHILI DOG fundraiser on Wednesday, August 24 from 10:30-12:30 pm in the ice cream parlor. Come grab a dog for lunch! Single dog combo is $2.50. Two dog combo is $3.50. (Combos includes chips and drink.) Proceeds benefit the United Way. HeddingtonOaks.com STAFF SPOTLIGHT Linda Curry Director of Nursing Wellmobile at Heddington Oaks Thurs, Sept. 29 8-10:00 a.m. The UnityPoint Health-Methodist Proctor Wellmobile returns to Heddington Oaks on Thursday, September 29 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. This health service is open to the general public inside our activity room. No appointment is needed. Interested residents, family members, employees, and neighbors are encouraged to take advantage of the FREE professional screenings of blood pressure, cholesterol/blood glucose and spirometry. (Note: An 8-12 hour fast is required before the cholesterol/blood glucose screening.) It is recommended that participants drink 16 oz. of water before arriving. Coffee, iced tea and diet soda are okay, but no added sweetners or creamers. More information can be found online at www.Wellmobile.com. Heddington Oaks is proud to employ skilled compassionate professionals who provide our residents with the best in health care. Leading the way is Linda Curry, who manages our team of 140+ nurses. Linda originally hails from the Chicago area, and moved to Peoria to attend Bradley University. After attaining her Nursing degree in 1990, Linda worked in the ICU at Methodist, did case management and discharge planning at St. Francis. She was also the Director of Nursing at Lutherson Hillside before joining Peoria County at the Bel-Wood facility in 2007. She moved up quickly from Unit Coordinator to Assistant Director of Nursing (2010) and finally Director of Nursing (2015). There is no definite date yet, but retirement is on Linda’s future calendar. As Director of Nursing, Linda’s duties include supervising nursing staff and overseeing patient care as well as administrative functions. “My favorite part of the work day is being on the floor with my nurses - seeing if I can help solve a problem,” says Linda. “We strive for top-notch service. That is the expected. We have great care and wonderful people here, which is why I love it.” Linda and Craig, her husband of 34 years, have four children (Sherri, Rhasaan, Tiffany and Craig Jr.) and seven grandchildren. In her free time, Linda loves to shop and hanging with her grandkids. Receive the Heddington Herald newsletter by e-mail by subscribing here: https://app.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a9w8v3 In Loving Memory www.FB.com/HeddingtonOaks Our June and July Angels Joanne Adkins Roberta Adkins Roy Ansteatt Donald Bandeko Darlene Bartelson Helen Carlson Verna Carter Lawrence Johnson Trilla Johnston Margaret Kessler Lillie Robinson Donald Schneider Elizabeth Simms Ruth Singleton Dianne Sprague Caring for Seniors with Respect and Compassion