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OAK WOOD Place
March 2012
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Senior Living
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3/9
3/10
3/13
3/15
3/25
3/28
SimplyGroundbreaking!
David Cox
Lurline Jones
Mary Lee
Diane Ruddock
Teddy Adam
Irma Valdez
John Weatherly
On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, Oak Wood Place celebrated the
groundbreaking ceremony for our new addition! The new wing will
allow us a more enhanced offering of services available to residents.
Our 16 independent living cottages will allow Seniors to live in luxury,
design with upscale amenities will also allow the residents to relax while
enjoying a home-like atmosphere. Each cottage is built with 2 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. These cottages will offer many of the
amenities available at the assisted living facility, making life’s daily pleasures more enjoyable.
March is a busy month! Be sure to
join us on March 7, 2012, as we
celebrate our residents!
Cottage Features
Important
Dates
3/5
3/6
3/7
3/12
3/13
3/14
3/16
3/19
3/20
3/21
3/27
3/28
Tea Party
Resident Council
Resident
Birthday Party
Out to Lunch
Bunch
Cricket
Performing Dog Show
Arts and Crafts
St. Patrick’s Day Party
National Chocolate
Day
Price is Right
Gardening Club
Mens’ Club (Darts)
Movie Day
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Pictured from left to right: Brett Lucksinger - SLI Architect Group; Pam Burton - Athens City Manager; Eddie Lick - Regional President Prosperity Bank; Lance
Gooden - State Representative; Blake Daniels - Oak Wood Place Partners; David Daniels - Oak Wood Place Partners; Pat Daniels - Oak Wood Place Partners;
Robert Nichols - State Senator; Randy Daniel - Athens Mayor; Bob Gould - Athens Economic Development Council
Oak Wood Place Assisted Living
603 Wood Street - Athens, TX 75751
www.oakwoodplace.com
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Make
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plate
fruits
and
vegetables.
Make
half
your
plate
fruits
and
vegetables.
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a
variets
of
vegetables
is
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any
diet.
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vegetables
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Eating a variets of vegetables is essential
any
diet.Focusing
Focusing
vegetables
that
are
dark-green,
red,
or
orange
will
enhance
personal
health.
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can
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bag
of
dried
fruits
to
snack
on
throughout
the
day!
bag of dried fruits to snack on throughout the day!
Protein
is is
essential.
Protein
essential.
Eat
a
variety
ofof
foods
frmo
teh
protein
food
group
week,
such
asas
seafood,
nuts,
Eat a variety
foods
frmo
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protein
food
groupeach
each
week,
such
seafood,
nuts,
lean
meat,
poultry,
and
eggs.
lean meat, poultry, and eggs.
Resident of the Month
Our Resident of the Month here at Oak Wood Place is Ruth Elaine Ary. Ruth was born
and raised in Anna, Texas. Coming from a large family, she grew up with nine siblings
of her own. Recognizing the importance of family, Ruth says her proudest
accomplishments are her three daughters.
Employee of the Month
This month our Employee of the Month is our very own attendant Peggy
she was born and raised in Palestine, Texas.
Peggy married the love of her life over 20 years ago, and together they have
eight beautiful children. They were blessed with four boys and four girls.
sit outside enjoying the weather and great company of the other residents here at Oak
Wood. She loves to talk about her pride and the joy of her daughters.
Dancing is one of her favorite past times, and can be constantly found listening to
music. She loves to spend time outdoors
enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Ruth is the
type of a person that loves life and enjoys every
day to the fullest. She says that being here at Oak
Wood Place is the only place she could imagine
herself being.
If we had to describe Ruth with adjectives we
would describe her as follows:
R - Radiant
U - Uplifting
T - Talented
H - Helpful
grandchildren. She says that one of her favorite hobbies is spending time with
her family and those that she loves. Not a day goes by that at least two
grandkids aren’t at her house.
Before coming to Oak Wood Place, Peggy was an LVN for the prison system.
Peggy has said she feels like Oak Wood
Place is her second home where she can
feel constantly comfortable.
If we had to describe Peggy with adjectives
we would describe her as follows:
P - Patient
E - Energetic
G - Gentle
G - Genuine
Y - Yielding
Make
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least
half
your
grains
whole!
Make
least
half
your
grains
whole!
Choose
100%
whole
grain
cereals,
crackers,
pasta,
and
brown
rice.
forfor
Choose 100% whole grain cereals,
crackers,
pasta,
and
brown
rice.Looking
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back
onon
sodium
and
empty
calories
from
solid
fats
and
added
sugars.
Cut
back
sodium
and
empty
calories
from
solid
fats
and
added
sugars.
Look
out
for
salt
in
the
foods
you
buy.
Add
spices
or
herbs
to
season
food
without
Look out for salt in the foods you buy. Add spices or herbs to season
food
without
adding
salt.
Make
major
sources
of
saturated
fats
such
as
desserts,
pizza,
cheese,
adding salt. Make major sources of saturated fats such as desserts, pizza,
cheese,
sausages
and
hot
dogs
occasional
choices
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everyday
foods.
solid
fats
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sausages
and
hot
dogs
occasional
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everyday
foods.Switch
Switch
solid
fats
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when
preparing
food.
Drink
water
instead
of
sugary
drinks.
Select
fruit
for
desoils when preparing food. Drink water instead of sugary drinks. Select fruit for dessert.
sugary
desserts
less
often.
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Eat
sugary
desserts
less
often.
Make
the
switch
toto
far-free
oror
low-fat
yogurt
and
cheese.
Make
the
switch
far-free
low-fat
yogurt
and
cheese.
Include
three
servings
of
fat-free
or
low-fat
milk,
yougurt,
and
cheese
each
day.
Include three servings of fat-free or low-fat milk, yougurt,
and
cheese
each
day.
Older
adults
need
more
calcium
and
vitamin
D
to
keep
bones
strong
and
healthy.
Older adults need more calcium and vitamin D to keep bones strong and healthy.
Enjoy
your
food
- but
eat
less.
Enjoy
your
food
- but
eat
less.
Most
adults
need
fewer
calories
than
what
they
actually
consume.
avoid
overMost adults need fewer calories
than
what
they
actually
consume.ToTo
avoid
oversized
portions,
use
a
smaller
plate,
bowl
and
glass.
Cook
more
often
at
home,
where
sized portions, use a smaller plate, bowl and glass. Cook more often at home,
where
you
are
in
control
of
what’s
in
our
food.
When
portions
are
large,
share
a
meal
oror
you are in control of what’s in our food. When portions are large, share a meal
take
half
home
forfor
later.
take
half
home
later.
BeBe
physically
active
your
way.
physically
active
your
way.
Pick
activities
you
like
and
start
byby
doing
what
you
can.
bitbit
adds
upup
and
health
Pick activities you like and
start
doing
what
you
can.Every
Every
adds
and
health
start
with
a few
minutes
ofof
activites
such
asas
walking.
start
with
a few
minutes
activites
such
walking.
Gradually
increase
the
minutes
as
you
become
Gradually increase the minutes as you become
stronger.
stronger.
Consult
a registered
dietician.
Consult
a registered
dietician.
If you
have
special
dietary
needs
consulting
with
aa
If you have special dietary
needs
consulting
with
dieticians
can
create
a customized
eating
plan
forfor
you.
dieticians
can
create
a customized
eating
plan
you.
Visit
www.eatright.org
Visit www.eatright.org
near
you.
near
you.