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Executive Team
Executive Director
Jennifer Pope
Business Director
Cheara Cameron
Assistant Living Lifestyle Director
Cassidee Lowe
Independent Living Lifestyle Director
Brandy Pennington
Move-In Coordinator
Amanda Medina
Culinary Director
Adam Williams
Maintenance Director
Angel Vallejo
October Is
October is generally known as the month of haunts, scares, ghouls, leaves
changing color and falling from the trees, and the first frost of the year settling
in. There’s more to the month than that, though. A lot more! Did you know
October is National Chili Month? Really! It’s one of many things celebrated
in the month of October besides Columbus Day and Halloween. Here’s a few
we’ve collected to share.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Victims of domestic violence
know what it’s like to live in fear or lose themselves behind a facade. But there is
help and resources available to victims. The website for the National Collation
Against Domestic Violence, www.ncadv.org, is a good place to start and is full of
information, news, updates, events and postings. However, this is an issue that
should not be focused on just for one month out of the year. Thousands of people
are victims of domestic violence and more needs to be done to help them, even
if all that can be offered at the time is different shelter and someone to listen.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - The lifetime risk of getting breast cancer
is 1 in 8 and although it’s the second leading cause of cancer death for American
women, its death rate is much lower (1 in 28). Early detection is crucial to
catching the cancer, treatment and survival. Self-exams can be done at home
very easily and if you find something that feels abnormal, call your doctor and
make an appointment. They’ll do a manual exam and likely order a mammogram
to make sure there’s not something they missed. Sometimes there is cancer or
tumors that can’t be detected manually. Although October has been designated
as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women (as well as men - 400 men die each
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year from breast cancer) should be on the
offensive and stay aware of their bodies.
National Arts & Humanities Month Established in 1993 to encourage Americans
to engage and explore the facets of the arts
and humanities and other cultures, it is now
celebrated every October as it began a habit
of lifetime of active participation. It is the
United States’ largest annual celebration of
the arts. The NAH has four primary goals:
to create a national, state, and local focus on
the arts and humanities through the media;
to encourage the active participation of
individuals, as well as arts, humanities, and
other interested organizations nationwide;
to provide an opportunity for federal, state,
and local business, government and civic
leaders to declare their support for the arts
and humanities; and to establish a highly
visible vehicle for raising public awareness
about the arts and humanities.
National Chili Month - As the weather
is changing, the color of the leaves are
turning, a nice big bowl of chili might
just hit the spot while you watch the
game. Or you could have a cookoff in
your neighborhood, town, at one of the
fairs, or even in your own kitchen. But
no cheating, especially on the last one;
remember, you still have to live with them!
There are plenty of places to find recipes
for making chili, or perhaps you have one
that’s an old family tradition or you want to
experiment and come up with something
new. If you’re looking for ideas, check out
www.famouschilirecipies.com
Arts and Crafts Month - Here in the
state of New York, we celebrate our arts
and crafts month in October. Other states
celebrate in other months, but celebrating
in mid-autumn allows us to use items
from the outdoors in our projects, such
as leaves, acorns, or pine cones. There’s
nothing except your imagination to limit
what you can make with what you’ve got.
So go and make the dream catcher meant
for the giants! Or make the quilt meant for
the mice.
Ingredient of the Month: Peas
Many people think peas are just a poor man’s meat or a cheap restaurant
side-dish that puts ‘green’ on your plate.
Peas are really little powerhouses of nutrition that are a boon for your
health and the whole planet. Read all their benefits, how to use them properly,
and some easy recipes. We start with the benefits of this tasty powerfood.
1. Weight Management:
Peas are low fat but high everything else. A cup of peas has less than
100 calories but lots of protein, fiber and micronutrients.
2. Stomach cancer prevention:
Peas contain high amounts of a health-protective polyphenol called
coumestrol. A study in Mexico City determined you only need 2
milligrams per day of this phytonutrient to prevent stomach cancer. A
cup of peas has at least 10.
3. Anti-aging, strong immune system, and high energy:
This comes from the high levels of anti-oxidants including:
flavinoids: = catechin and epicatechin
carotenoid= alpha-carotene and beta-carotene
phenolic acids = ferulic and caffeic acid
polyphenols = coumestrol
4. Prevention of wrinkles, alzheimer’s, arthritis, bronchitis,
osteoporosis and candida
These come from peas strong anti-inflammatory properties. Excess
inflammation has also been linked to, heart disease, cancer, and aging
in general. These properties include:
Pisumsaponins I and II and pisomosides A and B are anti-inflammatory
phytonutrients found almost exclusively in peas. Vitamin C and vitamin
E, and a good amount of the antioxidant mineral zinc omega-3 fat in the
form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
The Love of October
A child looking at ruins grows younger
but cold
and wants to wake to a new name
I have been younger in October
than in all the months of spring
walnut and may leaves the color
of shoulders at the end of summer
a month that has been to the mountain
and become light there
the long grass lies pointing uphill
even in death for a reason
that none of us knows
and the wren laughs in the early shade now
come again shining glance in your good time
naked air late morning
my love is for lightness
of touch foot feather
the day is yet one more yellow leaf
and without turning I kiss the light
by an old well on the last of the month
gathering wild rose hips
in the sun.”
- W. S. Merwin
MONTHLY
OBSERVANCES
Computer Learning Month
Country Music Month
German-American
Heritage Month
Book Month
Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
Cookie Month
Dessert Month
Physical Therapy Month
Pizza Month
Positive Attitude Month
Residents’ Rights Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month
BIRTHSTONE: Opal
FLOWER: Marigold
ZODIAC: Libra & Scorpio
5. Blood sugar regulation:
High fiber slows and protein slows down how fast sugars are digested.
The anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory prevent or reverse insulin
resistance (type 2 diabetes)
All carbohydrates are natural sugars and starches with no white sugars
or chemicals to worry about.
SPECIAL DATES
Rosh Hashana ................10/03
Physician Assistant Day ..10/06
World Smile Day............10/07
Columbus Day ...............10/10
Yom Kippur ...................10/12
Full Moon ......................10/16
Healthcare Quality ... 10/16-22
Medical Assistants .... 10/17-21
Halloween ..................... 10/31
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Menu Talk
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Balance Class
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Hymn Singing
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Devotion Sing Along
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Family Night
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Popcorn & A Movie
Pretty Nails
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Bowling
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Kick Back Relax Time
Afternoon Stroll
Arts and Crafts
Snack N Chat
Light N Lively
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Fitter Sitters
Bucket Toss
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Scrap Book Making
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Color Me Happy
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Dining With GRACE
Morning Stroll
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Charaades
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Art Work
Happy Hour
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Music Bingo
Reminisce
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Menu Talk
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Scarf Dancing
TV Shows & Popcorn
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Bingo
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Family Feud
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Manicures
Finish that Phrase
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Word Search
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Ball Toss/Bingo
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Catagory Dice
Name that Tune
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UNO
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Music Trivia
Ice Cream Social
Freshen
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Balance Class
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ABC Trivia
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Craft Corner
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Bingo
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Dominoes
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Trivia
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Relax Time
Light n Lively
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Connect 4 & Dominoes
Four Suit Bingo
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Bowling
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State Trivia Bingo
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Light N Lively
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Egg Race
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Mens Club
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Friends Dominoes
Reminisce
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Rise and Shine
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Freshen
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Movie
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Family Bingo
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Safari Pictionary
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Popcorn & A Movie
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Freshen
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Aim N Toss
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Uno
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Birthday Bash
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Freshen
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Name that Sound
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Reminiscing 1950's
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Rise and Shine
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Morning Stroll
Cooking with Friends
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Trivia
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5:30
Dining with Grace
Barbershop Day
Pretty Nails
Arts and Crafts
Freshen
Dining with Grace
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Bingo
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Friends Dominoes
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Light N Lively
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Dining with Grace
Music Melody
Relax Time
Arts and Crafts
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Aim N Toss
Jingo
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Kick and Stretch
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Friends Dominoes
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Trivia
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Fitter Sitters
Memory Jeopardy
Bucket Toss
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Wii Bowling
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Name That Sound
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Word Search
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Music Melody
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Morning Stroll
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Pool Side Social
Light N Lively
Dining with GRACE
A Night to Remember
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Family Feud
Reminisce
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Mens Club
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Rise and Shine
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Jewelry Making
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Devotion Sing Along
Bible Trivia
Dining With GRACE
Popcorn & A Movie
Snack N Chat
Freshen
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Music Melody
Patio Stroll
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Friends Dominoes
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Rise and Shine
Chronicles N Coffee
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Menu Talk
News You Can Use
Tour of the City
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Music Melody
Music Bingo
Dining with GRACE
UNO
Patio Social
Mens club
Ice Cream Social
4:00
4:30
5:30
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8:00
Freshen
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Name 3 Ball Toss
Snack N Chat
Reminisicing 1930's
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Rise and Shine
Chronicles N Coffee
Dining with Grace
Ja Davis Singing
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Food Trivia
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Light N Lively
Dining with Grace
Freshen
Pretty Nails
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Bingo
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Scarf Dancing
Friends Dominoes
Humor Hour
Reminisce
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Western Time
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Wheel of Fortune
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Name That Sound
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Morning Stroll
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Bucket Toss
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Name That Sound
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Support Group
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Music Melody
Rise and Shine
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Dining with Grace
BP Clinic
Pool Side Social
Light N Lively
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Halloween Bag Making
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Relax Time
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Games We Play
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Westmore Spotlight!
Lifestyle Changes Reduce Stroke Risk
New guidelines issued by the American Heart
Association/American Stroke Association say that
people who make healthy lifestyle choices can
significantly reduce stroke risk by 80 percent.
Stroke types are:
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Ischemic stroke. These account for 87 percent of all
strokes and occur when a blood vessel in or leading to
the brain is blocked.
Hemorrhagic stroke. A blood vessel rupture causes
a non-ischemic or bleeding stroke.
Transient ischemic attack or TIA. This occurs when
the blockage is temporary, but is considered a major risk
factor for a later, larger stroke.
The new guidelines feature several key prevention
updates based on recent research and say that making
healthy lifestyle choices can lower risk of a first stroke
as much as 80 percent compared with those who don’t
make such changes. The preventive benefit increases
with each positive change you make.
You can reduce stroke risk by:
• Not smoking
• Eating a low-fat diet high in fruits and vegetables
• Drinking in moderation
• Maintaining a normal body weight
• Exercising Regularly
Other findings include:
Emergency room doctors should attempt to identify
patients at high risk for stroke and consider making
referrals, conducting screenings or beginning preventive
therapy.
Although genetic screening for stroke among
the general population isn’t recommended, it may be
appropriate in certain circumstances, depending on
family history and other factors.
General population screening for carotid artery
narrowing isn’t recommended.
The usefulness of stenting in people with a narrowing
of a carotid artery in the neck compared to surgery
(endarterectomy) is still uncertain. Because of advances
in standard medical therapies (including a change
in lifestyle factors, treating high blood pressure and
using antiplatelet and cholesterol lowering drugs) the
usefulness of either procedure in people who have not
had symptoms is unclear. Doctors must decide whether
to perform either procedure on a case-by-case basis.
Aspirin doesn’t prevent a first stroke in low-risk
people or those with diabetes or asymptomatic
peripheral artery disease. However, it’s recommended
for those whose risk is high enough for the reduction
in stroke risk to outweigh the bleeding risks of aspirin.
Talk to your doctor about how to make the lifestyle
changes that will lower your stroke risk.
This Day In History
t Therapy!!
Residents enjoyed Pe
• October 2, 1950 - Peanuts comic strip by
Charles Shultz first appeared in newspapers.
• October 5, 1921 - The World Series was
broadcast on radio for the first time.
New York City demanding the right to vote.
• October 27, 1858 - President Theodore
• October 6, 1889 - Thomas Edison showed the
Roosevelt’s birthday. The “Teddy Bear” was named
• October 11, 1984 - Space Shuttle Challenger
• October 28, 1886 - France presented the U.S.
1st motion picture.
astronaut Kathryn Sullivan became the first
American woman to walk in space.
• October 15, 1951 - “I Love Lucy” premiered
Residents enjoying music, vendors, and crafts.
• October 23, 1915 - 25,000 women marched in
on television.
after him.
with the statue of Liberty.
• October 31, 1926 - Magician Harry Houdini
dies from complications of a ruptured appendix.
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