February 2016 Newsletter

Fe b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 N ew s l e t t e r
Dear Residents, Families, and Staff,
Each year about this time, I like to remind everyone about our Resident Trust
Fund. Everyone likes having a little cash on-hand for unexpected expenses or
when shopping opportunities arise. However, we do not live in a single-family
private home, but in a community setting with other residents and where staff,
family members, and visitors come into KDH on a daily basis. Having money in
your room is neither the safest nor most secure method of keeping cash on-hand
and we do not recommend it. Instead, we encourage you to put your money in
the Resident Trust Fund.
The Resident Trust Fund is kept in our safe in the front office and you can have
up to $200.00 in your account. For your convenience, your money is available
during normal business hours. All money is monitored and managed according to
applicable state regulations and you are issued a quarterly statement showing all
deposits and withdrawals. It is a safe and secure way to keep your money
accessible to you. We generally don’t have a problem with lost or missing items
or money, but we also don’t want to invite trouble or problems.
Please ask Kelly Wejrowski in the front office about placing money in the
Resident Trust Fund and she will be happy to answer all your questions.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Mark Eubank
Administrator
The following Dementia Training Classes
are available free of cost to everyone.
*Reservations are required:
Call: Bonnie Fritz, LPN @ 892-6644
*All Classes are held at
Golden Horizons
1001 Marsac
Bay City, MI
FEBRUARY 2016
“Overview of Alzheimer’s & other Dementia”
Tuesday, Feb. 9th from 9:30am-Noon
Or Wednesday, Feb. 10th from 6:30 pm-9:00
MARCH 2016
“Communicating Effectively”
Tuesday, March 1st from 9:30 am-Noon
Or Thursday, March 3rd from 6:30 pm-9:00
APRIL 2016
“Managing Difficult Behaviors”
Wednesday, April 20th from 9:30 am– Noon
Or Thursday, April 21st from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
*Certificate of completion given to paid caregivers
*Complimentary Adult Day Care available for morning
sessions. Reservation Required
*Program is funded by Region VII Area Agency on Aging & the
Alzheimer’s Fund of the Bay Area Community Foundation
Happy February!
With the holidays over we begin to eagerly await spring. Hopefully Mother Nature is good to us and spring comes early!! Though we cannot complain too much
as this winter has been fairly mild so far!
We will be holding our yearly Tb testing clinic for all KDH residents this month.
All residents in assisted living and NCC will be tested on February 1 st. This is
done to ensure KDH residents remain healthy and illness free as well as being
compliant with the regulatory process. The nursing staff will begin gathering
residents for the testing in the morning and it should not take long to complete. A
nurse will then make a visit to you on Wednesday the 3rd to check the testing results. If you or your family member have any questions or concerns regarding
testing or why it is necessary, please see myself or any of the King’s Daughter’s
nursing staff.
Podiatry will be visiting the facility Thursday February 4th.
Audiology will also be here this month on Monday the 15th.
If you are interested in being seen by either of these services please see your
nurse so she can ensure that you are on the list of patients needing a visit.
Wishing a Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our wonderful residents, family
members and staff!!!!
Sincerely,
Jo Lynn Gunderman DON
Melissa Pate ADON
Residents
2/7 Gwyneth Satterlee
2/10 Pauline Weston
2/17 Betty Wagner
2/19 Ellie Hansen
2/24 Lou Wuelpern
2/25 Bob Hansen
2/27 Romia Dudzik
2/29 Ruth Green
Staff
2/3 Cathy Keit
2/4 Courtney Hudberg
2/5 Tammy Thomas
2/5 Darlene White
2/12 Kelly Wejrowski
2/20 Melissa Macdonald
2/21 Amber Federspiel
2/23 Shirley Simons
2/27 Stephanie Berehula
FYI
Resident Rights Review
37. A Resident is entitled to adequate and appropriate pain and symptom
management as a basic and essential element of his/her medical treatment.
38. A Resident is entitled to be fully informed orally and in writing in
language that he or she understands, as evidenced by his/her written
acknowledgment, before or at the time of admission and during his/her
stay.
39. At the time of admission or at any time thereafter, a Resident shall have
the right to designate a representative to act on his or her behalf. Such a
designation shall be in writing and shall specify the scope of the
representation, the duration of representation and the names of resident’s
representative.
Issue
Contact person
989/839-9800
Resident care, treatment goal(s) concerns, nursing policy
and procedure, nursing staff
Jo Lynn Gunderman
See above and all resident safety issues (i.e. alarms)
Melissa Pate
Activity and Social Services, resident personal property
Becky Peters
Dietary and nutritional issues/concerns
Traci Gobrogge
Laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance issues/concerns
Doug Glazier
Billing, admission issues, long term care insurance
Kristin Kozuch
Scheduling rooms for private resident/family social events
Kelly Wejrowski
Care conference/service plan meeting scheduling, times,
planning telephone conferences
Cathy Stavely
Regulatory issues and facility operational concerns
Mark Eubank
Pharmaceutical billing questions and concerns
Hometown Pharmacy
800 792-4880
February
February's birth flower is the violet, which signifies watchfulness, loyalty, and
faithfulness. Give a violet to someone to let them know you'll always be there
for them. The other February flower is the primrose, which lets someone know
you can't live without them.
Birth Flower: Violet
Birth Stone: Amethyst
Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is a variety of Quartz that carries a spectacular purple
color that ranges from a blend of deep violet and red to a lighter lilac hue. Ancient Greeks
believed that the stone protected the wearer from drunkenness and enabled them to keep a
balanced mindset
KDH Home Contact
Mark Eubank
Administrator/Director of Operations
2410 Rodd St, Midland
(989) 839-9800
www.midlandkdh.org
Special Events at KDH
2/1 Two of a Kind Music @ 1:15 pm
2/1 Linda Lee Accordion Music @ 7:00 pm
2/2 Bingo Game w/ KDH Circle Group @ 7:15 pm
2/3 Antique Country Music w/ Dick Shulz @ 2:30 pm
2/4 Resident Meeting w/ Mark @ 2:30 pm
2/6 Hymn Sing w/ Charlotte @ 1:00 pm (Living Rm.)
2/8 Music w/ Dave Shaffer @ 2:30 pm
2/9 Monthly Birthday Party @ 2:30 pm
2/13 Ice Cream Social @ 2:30 pm
2/15 Sunshine String Band w/ Kim Maul @ 2:30 pm
2/16 Crafter’s Cove @ 2:30 pm
2/16 True Spirit Singers @ 7:00 pm (Living Rm.)
2/18 Arlyn @ the Piano @ 2:30 pm (Living Rm.)
2/20 Weekend Bingo @ 2:30 pm.
2/22 Over the Hill Gang @ 2:30 pm
2/23 Wine & Cheese Social @ 3:00 pm (Activity Rm.)
2/25 Music w/ Jeff Walikangas @ 3:00 pm (Living Rm.)
2/27 KDH Buck Auction @ 2:30 pm
2/29 Leap Year Party @ 2:30 pm
** Check out our new Yoga Exercise Classes– they provide gentle stretches &
movements all done from a sitting position. Relaxes your body & mind.