MNR August newsletter
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MNR August newsletter
Malvern Nursing & Rehabilitation Newsletter (501) 337-9581 August 2012 THIS MONTH: Update: Watch for therapy dog, Lady, to come on Fridays Out to Eat on 8/3 MN&R Cocktail Party 8/9 Elvis 8/10 Walk to End Alzheimer’s 8/25 1940s NIGHTCLUBS What comes to mind when you think about the Big Band Era of the 1940s? Jazz, swing, orchestras, and of course, nightclubs! Nightclubs in big cities were the breeding ground for rising stars, dancing, gambling, and music. You could expect to have an excellent meal, fine cocktails, and first- rate entertainment. One popular Miami Beach nightclub was the Latin Quarter, where the winter crowds were entertained by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, Jack Benny, and Tony Bennett. They performed with the high kicking chorus girls performing three shows per night. In Chicago, the most popular nightclubs included Trianon Ballroom, and Club DeLisa. Big name performers seen here were the Andrew Sisters, Louis Armstrong, Polly Bergan, and Nat King Cole. New York City was the home of the Monte Carlo and The Stork Club. Also in New York City was the most famous and notorious of all nightclubs, The Copacabana, which opened its doors in 1940. This nightclub, located in the heart of Manhattan, opened with seating for 400 people. However, by 1955 they were forced to double their size and create seating for 800. The Copacabana had all the top names and famous faces of the entertainment business during this time period. In celebration of Big Band music and nightclubs, we will have our own version of a nightclub. This month, Malvern Nursing and Rehab will be open and waiting to serve our residents cocktails, appetizers, and of course, music! Come join us for the fun. Sources: Wikipedia and Lisa’s Nostalgia Cafe 2012 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S MN&R is proud to be a part of the 2012 Alzheimer’s Walk in Little Rock on August 25, 2012. Arkansas Elder Outreach/MN&R is the presenting sponsor for this year’s walk. Our team has been busy working together to raise money for this wonderful cause. Page 2 of 4 Complete these big band/jazz song titles: White_________By Bing Crosby Mack the_________By Louis Armstrong Sentimental____________By Les Brown & Doris Day Taking a Chance on___________ By Bennie Goodman Take the _________Train By Duke Ellington Sunny Side of the _________ By Tommy Dorsey Band A Tisket, A_________By Ella Fitzgerald Over the ____________ By Judy Garland Chattanooga__________By Glen Miller Band I’ll Be _______You By Frank Sinatra Any Old __________ By Billie Holiday Pennsylvania________By The Andrew Sisters Birthdays AUGUST 2012 Employees: Residents: G. Stuber 8/8 F. Plake 8/12 R. Gillespie 8/13 M. Beason 8/14 C. Garland 8/15 J. Broussard 8/16 F. Traylor 8/24 S Jean Jensen, DON 8/6 Gwen Cooper, Diet. 8/9 M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Lynn Davis, Adm. Coor. 8/12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Gail Riley, SSD, LPN 8/18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 David Heard, Hskp. 8/22 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jayne West, NHA 8/24 SEPTEMBER 2012 S M T W T F S 1 Upcoming Events Mark your calendars and join us! Out to Eat Resident Council Meeting Cocktail Party ELVIS Yesteryear Band Resident Birthday Party Cooper Road Bluegrass WalMart Shopping August 3 August 3 August 9 August 10 August 13 August 15 August 21 August 27 REMINDERS … Please label your loved ones’ clothing and items, even if you do their laundry. Bring zip lock bags or sealed containers for food storage. Help keep your loved one’s closet neat by cleaning it out seasonally. Please do not display items on lights. Thanks! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Page 3 of 4 Elvis Returns to Malvern! The day was August 16, 1977, and the whole world mourned over the death of Elvis Presley. Approximately 80,000 people lined the processional route to Forest Hill Cemetery. The world would never be the same. On August 10, 2012, Malvern Nursing and Rehabilitation will proudly host “ELVIS” in our facility. This amazing impersonator, Mr. Butch Dicus, has been entertaining nursing home residents for many years. He has said, “There is only one Elvis Presley, but it is always great to rekindle old familiar feelings a certain song brings back to mind.” We at MN&R have experienced this first-hand when watching our residents with dementia singalong as Mr. Dicus performs at our home. Thank you for bringing back the memories, Mr. Dicus! Understanding Alzheimer’s I recently had the pleasure of sitting in on a culture change workshop with Dr. Richard Taylor, Ph.D. as the guest speaker. This man was obviously very knowledgeable on the subject of Alzheimer’s Disease. In fact, Dr. Taylor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 10 years ago and is able to describe firsthand what it is like to live with this disease. His presentation was blunt, funny, and extremely informative. Dr. Taylor’s main objective is to remind people that even with Alzheimer’s, he is still a man, husband, father, and Our Mission Our mission is to enable our residents to live life to its fullest, regardless of age or health, with compassion, understanding, respect, dignity, and caring support. grandfather. “I am still Richard, a whole and complete human being. I am not becoming any less of a person simply because I cannot remember like you do, talk like you do, or think like you do.” Dr. Taylor’s book, Alzheimer’s From the Inside Out, is an award-winning, very informative book. He is also the author of Live Outside the Stigma. –Lynn Davis, Community Outreach/Admissions Coordinator About Us – With a short drive from downtown Malvern, you will find a pleasant surprise awaiting you at 829 Cloud Road. Malvern Nursing and Rehabilitation is situated on a 4 acre tract with mature trees and seasonal landscaping. A beautiful gazebo is located in a courtyard, just perfect for an afternoon iced tea and visiting. Our Spa features massages and manicures at no charge. Beauty and Barber services are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by a Licensed Cosmetologist. Malvern Nursing & Rehabilitation 829 Cloud Road Malvern, AR 72104 PHONE: (501) 337-9581 FAX: (501) 337-9168 We’re on the Web! Administrative Staff: Administrator Administrator Assist. Director of Nursing Asst. Director of Nursing Community Outreach/Admissions Medicare Coordinator Medicaid Coordinator Treatment Nurse Social Service Director Activity Director Dietary Manager Medical Records Laundry & Housekeeping Restorative Massage Therapist Jayne West Sharon DeJarnatt Jean Jensen Amy Ballard Lynn Davis Amber Jacobs Tasha Talbert Jackie Stone Gail Riley Olivia Robinson Gail Lewis Pennie Pearce Karmen Scott Lillie James Erin Schoggin See us at: www.malvernnursingandrehab.org 829 Cloud Road Malvern, AR 72104 “The highest result of education is tolerance.” Helen Keller