June 2014 Newsletter

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June 2014
National Nursing
Home Week
2014
Our
Mission
Dignity in Life
Our
Vision
Quality Life
Quality Care
Excellent Teams
Outstanding Facilities
Quality Reputation
Stewardship
Our
We are here to serve you!
Values
Serving
Integrity
Teamwork
Excellence
-Nondiscrimination PolicyIt is the policy of South Haven that no
resident or employee be discriminated
against because of age, sex, creed, race,
color, religion, national origin, or disability.
“Around The World in 7
Days” was this year’s
National Nursing Home
Week theme.
Residents and staff
sampled foods, viewed
pictures and joined in
many unique games
and activities from
around the world.
Each neighborhood
was decorated for
each of the countries
we visited adding to the
interest.
Lurine Little makes a
seashell necklace.
Lorraine Firley had the winning toss in the “Spear
Throwing” Contest.
Administrator……….……....…Jalene Carpenter
Assist. Director of Nursing...Rebecca Skowronski
Residents:
June Egr—June 1
Susan McNeese—June 9
Agnes Poskochil—June 15
Paul Kennedy—June 15
Marge Beranek—June 23
Therese Bouc—June 27
Dietary Supervisor……………….....Chris Nelson
Employees:
Hailey Rudeen—June 1
Cassie Nicholls—June 6
Veronica Poulson—June 11
Clare Sensibaugh—June 14
Kat Norris—June 26
Anna Beckman—June 26
MDS Coordinator….………….…Michele Kapple
Director of Nursing…..………..…..…Tammy Cox
Environmental Services Coordinator. Ray Sousek
Guest Relations….……...…..….…Marcia Frahm
Life Enrichment Assistant……...…Linda Kapple
Life Enrichment Coordinator.…...Collene Vanek
MDS……………………..……..…..….Mel Ludvik
Memory Support Coordinator………Lori Simon
Office Manager……..…………….…Lois Happel
People Development Coordinator.. Erin Hawkins
Sunday we started the
week off with a
Mother’s Day Tea!
Smiles and laughter
were abundant among
the approximately 65
residents and guests.
Individual Fruit Pizzas,
made with sugar
cookies, were enjoyed
with lemonade. Life
Enrichment showed a
video of all the Mothers
of South Haven.
Sumo Wrestlers Jenette & Sabrina
Gladys Frohner makes
Crab Rangoon
(Continued on page 2)
Residents and staff pose with Charlie Glasgow, of the Merry Makers, at the Toga Party.
(National Nursing Home Week — continued from page 1)
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
For
Upcoming
Events
South Haven’s
Monthly
Community
Breakfast
& Coffee
Friday, June 6th
8:30 am to
9:30 am
Want to make a
difference for
your loved one?
If you are a
family member
of a South
Haven Resident,
please join us at
our Family
Council Meeting
on
Wednesday,
June 18th
at 5 pm.
Monday, we visited France. We enjoyed a presentation on France; its art along with wine and cheese
tasting. Chicken Cordon Bleu was served at dinner.
Tuesday, residents made Crab Rangoon and enjoyed
Sweet and Sour Chicken “in” China. Staff Sumo
Wrestling had everyone laughing and cheering
Wednesday, we a made a safari to Kenya, where a
spear (pickle) throwing contest was held. We also
sampled traditional Kenyan donuts called Mandazi.
Saturday, a trip through the Ashland Wildlife Safari
was a treat for several.
Thursday, a Togo party was enjoyed during Happy
Hour with the Merry Makers as we toured Greece.
Gyros were a unique experience for many at dinner.
Friday, we made sea shell necklaces and enjoyed
scuba diving in Jamaica on Friday.
In Memory…
In this difficult time
when we’ve lost
someone we’ve
held so close,
the employees of
South Haven would
like to convey their
heartfelt sympathy.
We Remember….
Genevieve Hilfiker
Emily Bouc
Margaret Otto
Welcome to…
Shirley Quayle
Therese Bouc
Alice Andersen
Mary Lou Woita
To top the week off, Saturday residents enjoyed
Ice Cream Sundaes!
Good Luck to…
Janet Schlamann
Donna Waters
Del Starns
Stanley Koziol with the
elephant in Kenya.
Dorothy Ballou
Gladyce Nielson,
Nursing Facility
Resident of The Year
Earning her statewide recognition, the
Nebraska Nursing Facility Association
recently named Gladyce Nielson
Nursing Facility Resident of the Year!
Residents are nominated for the award
based on their involvement and activity
within their facility.
Thanks to the cooperative efforts of
South Haven staff members and a
wheelchair accessible van borrowed
from a nursing facility in Hooper,
Nielson was able to attend the NNFA’s
annual honors banquet to receive her
award in person. Staff members and
her daughter accompanied her to the
event, which was held April 29 in
Kearney.
Congratulations Gladyce!
Venis Reitmajer
& Daughter
Ralph Olson tries his luck at “spear Throwing”
as Juanita Shanahan looks on.
Joining Gladyce in Kearney were Jack Vetter,
Tam Svara, Jalene Carpenter and Mel Ludvik.
Not pictured is her daughter Glenna.
Virginia Mason &
Juanita Shanahan
What would ...the
Kentucky Derby be without the ladies hats?
Recently our ladies created theirs with some very stylish results!
Neighborhood News
Lakemont
Alden
We have been getting out in the
fresh air sprucing up our courtyard.
We have a new raised garden bed
that we are busy filling!
It’s spring, so we planted
pansies and other flowers
We will be planting
tomatoes very soon!
The chicken dinner from Wahoo
Super was hit .
We have started exercising
several times a week. We
also have been working
with seashells and picture
puzzles.
We have enjoyed getting to know
our new Director of Nursing,
Tammy Cox.
Sheridan
We were surrounded by the
wild animals of Kenya during National Nursing Home
week. Talented Sheridan
staff drew and painted a
giraffe and elephant as part
of the decorations. Be sure
to look for pictures in this
issue!
Be sure to check
the Life
Enrichment
calendar for
additional
events!
Rose Keelan Wittstruck
& Family
Lorraine Osmera
We are working toward the
goal of no med checks at
meals.
Reliance
Progress is being made
we continue toward our goal
of no medical checks at meals.
Plans are being made for our
picnic over Memorial
Weekend.
Our neighborhood is making
plans for our Fashion Show
Extravaganza, June 14th. Our
families are welcome to join
in the fun by making and / or
modeling their creation.