Outings - Keepsake Village At Greenpoint
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Outings - Keepsake Village At Greenpoint
Keepsake Village At Greenpoint In this Issue Upcoming Events & Outings A Note from Matt News & Reminders Mother’s Day Dinner May 4, 2016 5:00PM Please RSVP By April 15, 2016 Staff Spotlights The Pickle Winner Resident of the Month Upcoming Events & Outings Outings Drives on Tuesdays 4/6 freedom of espresso 4/13Dunkin Donuts @ 2:30 4/20 Biscotti cafe 4/28Dunkin Donuts @2:30 Entertainment 4/7 Music with Paul 2:00 PM 4/20 Music with Fran 1:00 PM Special Events 4/7 Birthday Party 1:00 PM 4/11 & 4/25 Move with Me Dance Therapy Religious Services: 4/7 Communion with John Macko - 10:30AM 4/26 Church with Cathy - 10:30AM 4/31 Communion Mass 1:15 PM (Immaculate Heart of Mary) A letter from the Executive Director… The Use of a Light Treatment to Improve Sleep and Behavior in Persons with Mild to Moderate Dementia Information regarding a research study The Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY is working with SUNY Upstate Medical University Division of Geriatrics on a research study investigating the effect of a light treatment on sleep and behavior in persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. We will be conducting this study at The Hearth at Greenpoint, Keepsake Village at Greenpoint, and The Hearth on James. Sleep disturbances are common in persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies have shown that light treatment can help improve the quality and quantity of sleep and behavior in those with Alzheimer’s disease. You and/or your family member are being asked to participate in this study. If you agree, the following will occur: The staff at the care facility will complete several questionnaires about you or your family member’s sleep habits and moods. You or your family member will be asked to wear a light measuring device and wrist actigraph for one week. The light measuring device is worn as a pendant during waking hours and an actigraph is the size and shape of a watch and measures rest/activity patterns. Several new floor lamps or table lamps will be added to you or your family member’s bedroom or the community areas of the facility. These lamps will be on from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm to provide additional light to the area and will be in place for 4 weeks. After the lights have been on for 4 weeks, the staff will again complete the questionnaires about you or your family member’s sleep habits and you or your family member will be asked to wear the light measuring device and actigraph again for one week. This will allow us to see if there has been any change in sleep habits. At the end of this week the lights will be removed. Three weeks after the lights are removed the staff will again complete the same questionnaires about you or your family member’s sleep habits and you or your family member will be asked to wear the light measuring device and wrist actigraph again for one week and lights will again be placed in you or your family members room for 4 weeks. News & Reminder Have you or your loved one enjoyed Living More here at The Hearth? Share your story online at: Caring.com Ourparents.com Senioradvisor.com Google.com FACEBOOK.com If there are any changes with Doctor’s appointments, please let Reception know ASAP. Weekly Reminders: Beauty Salon Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10:00a-4:30p 315.451.4567 Transportation Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:00a-4:30p April 16th National Health Care Decisions Day “National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning.” Advanced Directives is a living will that allows an individual to choose and document his or her wishes concerning medical treatment. It can be completed by a healthy individual or someone who may have been diagnosed with a serious health issue. A Living Will is a legal document that informs family, caretakers, friends and health care professionals of decisions made regarding end of life care. It is not an extension of a personal will and only addresses health matters. Advanced Directives (Health Care Proxy, Do Not Resuscitate, Post or Molst forms) are legally valid throughout the United States. It does not require a lawyer however, the witnesses must meet requirements in your state. They do not expire and remain in effect until changed by the individual. Witnesses should not be related by blood or marriage or entitled to any portion of the person’s estate. Advanced Care Planning should be done based on the individual’s personal values, preferences and discussed with their family and physician. Information can be found at www.nhdd.org or The Will to Live Project which provides state specific forms for designating an agent and stating healthcare wishes. Or please contact your Wellness Department in our Hearth Communities and they can help you navigate this important topic of following your wishes for health care. By: Beth Buzzannco, RN Connecticut Regional Director of Clinical Services Happy Anniversary to our Staff! Katie Lisberg (1 year) Monica Lewis (3 years) Staff News We would like to recognize Ed Leonard as our new fulltime receptionist here at Keepsake Village . If you have any appointment for your loved one please let Ed know. Resident of the Month James Buck James got his BA in accounting from Lemoyne College. He Retired from Nucor. James’ son Jonathon his mother and sisters come often to see him. James loves sports ,and Music. February Pickle Winner Autia Watts, has been chosen as the Pickle Winner for the month of April ! Autia Watts began her career as a personal care aide at Keepsake Village on 12.21 2015 and she is simply a fantastic co-worker! Since she began, she has been an amazing personal care aide everyone loves to work with. You frequently see Autia assisting residents with respect, dignity, care and compassion regardless of what time she is working. Her passion for properly caring for our elders and being a team player every day are qualities we are incredibly grateful for and lucky to have. When you see Autia, please thank her for working so hard to earn Keepsake Village at Greenpoint’s Pickle Award for April 2016! Happy Birthday Arthur Snow 3/3 Louise Squeri 3/6 Chet Chappius 3/13 Rita Hamlet 3/17 Helen Cannella 3/25 Welcome to Keepsake! Gordon Hosmer Marilyn Dale Alma Jones Arlene Dinunzio Administration Medical Director Dr. Sharon Brangman Executive Director Matthew LeFever [email protected] Director of Nursing Michael Donahue RN [email protected] Case Manager Beth Mohat [email protected] Business Office Manager Melissa Cleeton [email protected] Community Relations Director Lisa Merrill [email protected] Activities Director Beth Mosher [email protected] Environmental Service Director Patrick Stanley [email protected] Food Service Director Matthew Shultes [email protected] www.facebook.com/TheHearth/ KEEPSAKE VILLAGE 138 Old Liverpool Rd Liverpool, NY 13088 Phone : 315-451-4567 Fax: 315-453-1026 Website: www.thehearth.net