August 2013 - Lafon Nursing Facility

August 2013
Administrator’s Corner ...
It’s Cleaning Time
Because of limited
space, we must ask
families to help us
maintain order and control of
the clothing that some
residents have accumulated
over time. We are asking
families to clean out dressers
and closets so that all of the
clothing fits on one side of the
closet and in two drawers in
the dresser. Thank you for
your assistance in this matter.
Lost Items
We apologize for the
expense and inconvenience
caused by lost clothing and
other items; however, we
work very hard to assure that
your loved one’s clothes are
ma i n tai ne d .
We ha ve
purchased a labeling system
that allows clothing to be
labeled with your loved one’s
medical record number. If
these items are misplaced,
then we have a better avenue
to retrieve them. It is the
policy that all clothes be
inventoried before placing
them in your loved one’s
room. See Social Service for
assistance in labeling your
loved one’s clothes.
Heavy Hearts
Our condolences to four of
our residents who have lost
children this year:
Marie
Bernal, Robert & Judy
Chevalier and Bernice Grant.
August
Resident Birthdays
Eddie Williams
Anita Lewis
Wallace McKenzie
Melvin Navarre
Helen Cojoe
Annie Reed
Zenobia Smith
Beverly Aubert
8/01
8/03
8/05
8/05
8/08
8/08
8/20
8/31
Staff Birthdays
Everidge Jackson
Don Buggage
Jean-Pierre Sculfield
Royalene Brown
Linda Wright
Brenda Erve
Angela Thomas
Ronald Lewis
Denise Watson
Alisha Bell
Denetta Dennis
LaRon Harris
Mary Trueblood
Maria Burciaga
Emille Vinet
8/02
8/03
8/03
8/04
8/05
8/09
8/09
8/10
8/11
8/13
8/14
8/16
8/23
8/26
8/26
Lafon Nursing Facility
of the Holy Family
6900 Chef Menteur Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70126
Phone: (504) 241-6285
Fax: (504) 245-2721
www.lafonnursing.org
Mrs. Beverly Greenwood
Administrator
Patricia Clark
Director of Nursing
Ms. Cheryl McGinnis
Assistant
Director of Nursing
Abir Abdo
Medical Director
Henry Evans
Kristi Soileau
C. Trent Donahue
Physicians
Patrice Jenkins
Activity Director
Ms. Karren A. Sterling
Activity Coordinator
Mr. Michael Boudreaux
Business Office Manager
August 6th,
Halfway Point of Summer
Mrs. Phyllis Vindel
Dietary Manager
This month, we reach
the halfway point of
summer! Temperatures are
up, families are taking
vacations, delicious summer
produce is being harvested, and
children are excited to be out of
school. It’s time for picnics,
barbecues, and lazy afternoons in
the summer sun having loads of
summer fun!
Mr. Barry Aubert, Engineer
Gary Hardy
Environmental Services
Mrs. Deborah Van Norman
Social Services
Mrs. Nicola Pope
Human Resources
Stephen Black, Admissions
Fill-in Fun
Given the clues, can you name these words
that have “AUG” in them?
1. Reaction to something funny
_ AUG _
2. Captured; trapped
_ AUG _ _
3. A tool for boring holes
AUG _ _
4. Schooled, instructed
_ AUG _ _
5. The capital of Maine
AUG _ _ _ _
6. With cheese
AU G _ _ _ _ _
7. Measurement standard or measuring
instrument
_ AUG _
8. Christian holy man, and the Florida city
named after him
_ _ AUG _ _ _ _ _ _
9. Misbehaving; disobedient
_ AUG _ _ _
10. One’s female child
_ AUG _ _ _ _
1-laugh, 2-caught, 3-auger, 4-taught,
5-Augusta 6-au gratin, 7-gauge,
8-St. Augustine, 9-naughty, 10-daughter
Recipe Corner …
Spicy Pasta Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
 2 tablespoons white miso (soybean paste) or
lower-sodium soy sauce
 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
 1 tablespoon honey
 1 tablespoon hot water
 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 4 cups thinly sliced seeded cucumber
 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
Directions:
Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix until completely blended. Cut linguine into
thirds; cook according to directions. Drain; rinse
with cold water. Toss pasta with cucumber mixture.
August is National Golf Month
Golf can be a very therapeutic
and rewarding hobby. The origins of
golf are unknown, but it is widely
believed to date back to the Middle
Ages! The game was popularized in
the late 19th century when it spread from
Scotland to the rest of the United Kingdom
and then to the United States.
Here are a few golf facts you may not
know:
 The longest drive ever is 515 feet.
 There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf
ball.
 The first golf balls were made of thin
leather stuffed with feathers, and were
used until 1848.
 The term “birdie” was coined by American
Ab Smith, who played what he described as
a “bird of a shot,” during a game in 1899.
Sturgis Rally, August 5-11
Sturgis, South Dakota, is home to the
nation’s oldest, largest motorcycle rally.
This year will mark the 73rd rally.
The first rally was in 1938 and
consisted of a single race with nine
competitors and a small audience. Today,
the week-long event has grown to include
concerts, riding tours, various night
activities, and street vendors. The event is
a significant South Dakota
tourism boost which draws
hundreds of thousands of
riders each year.
Sister’s Day, August 4th
“For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen whilst one stands.”
~Christina Rossetti
Purple Heart Appreciation Day,
August 4th
In 1782, General George Washington
created the “Badge for Military Merit.” It
consisted of a purple heart-shaped piece of
silk which was edged in silver, with the word
“Merit” stitched across the front in silver. The
badge was to be presented to soldiers for any
“meritorious” action and it allowed
its wearer to pass guards and
sentinels without question. The
honoree’s name and regiment were
also written in a “Book of Merit.”
A curious child asked his mother, “Mom,
why are some of your hairs turning grey?”
The mother tried to use this occasion to
teach her child: “It is because of you, dear.
Every bad action of yours will turn one of my
hairs grey!”
The child replied innocently, “Now I know
why grandmother has only grey hairs on her
head.”
Recipe for a Picnic
A basket full of goodies,
A jug of lemonade,
A lazy summer afternoon,
A cool spot in the shade,
A tablecloth of red or white
Beneath an old dark tree
and myriad songbirds to produce
a heavenly symphony.
A group of happy people
to laugh and sing and play,
Makes any picnic outing a very joyful day.
On August 4, 1922, every
telephone in the United States
and Canada went dead as AT&T
and the Bell Systems shut down
all their switchboards and
stations for one minute in memory of
Alexander Graham Bell, who had died two
days earlier. During this one -time-only
historical event, none of the thirteen million
telephones in operation could be used.
Medical Memo: Foot Health
Our feet are often taken for granted, but they
are our main means of getting around, so it is
important to maintain good foot health. Here are
some common problems relating to the feet:
 Athlete’s foot is a rash, usually between the
toes, caused by a fungus infection. Most of
the time, it can be treated with anti-fungal
powders and lotions.
 Nail fungus infection, onychomychosis
(on-i-ko-my-ko-sis), causes nails to thicken,
discolor, and split. Without treatment,
toenails can become so thick that wearing
shoes can be painful. After proper diagnosis,
your doctor may prescribe antifungal oral
medications.
 Bunions are localized enlargements of bone
and tissue, typically at the base of the big toe.
It is a painful condition that is caused by
wearing shoes that are pointed and narrow
and cause the big toe to be squeezed inward
against the other toes. Wearing sandals and
comfortable shoes can help. They can also be
treated with orthotics, cushioning pads and
anti-inflammatory medications. In some
cases, surgery is advised.
 Corns are typically smaller than calluses and
have a hard center surrounded by inflamed
skin. They tend to develop on areas of the
feet that don’t bear weight, such as the tops
and sides of toes and can be painful when
pressed. Corns are caused by pressure and
friction from ill-fitting shoes. They can be
treated by wearing properly fitted shoes and
using protective pads. If they persist and are
painful, your doctor may suggest different
medical treatments, such as salicylic acid and
medications.
Inspect your feet regularly, keep your feet
clean and dry, and wear comfortable shoes that fit
to help reduce these and other foot problems.
Family Fun Word Search
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Lafon Nursing Facility
of the Holy Family
6900 Chef Menteur Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70126
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August is National
Sandwich Month! While
sa n dw i c he s a r e n o w
commonplace, there was
a time when there was no such thing.
Here’s the story of how sandwiches came
to be: There was a notorious gambler,
named John Montagu, fourth Earl of
Sandwich, who refused to leave the
gambling tables, even for meals. In 1762,
when he was 44, he spent 24 straight
hours gambling. He ordered sliced meats
and cheeses served to him between pieces
of bread, which enabled him to eat with
one hand and gamble with the other. This
became his playing trademark, and the
food became known as the “sandwich.”
A house with daffodils in it is a
house lit up, whether or not the
sun be shining outside.
~A.A. Milne