Friday, March 27th - Sungarden Terrace

THE SUNGARDEN TERRACE
BOUQUET
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Phone (619) 462-5831 Fax (619) 462-5558
MARCH 2015
Welcome to our
community.
We offer
Assisted Living,
Memory Care, Respite Stays
& Adult Day Care.
If you have any questions or
would like a tour, please call
Director of Marketing
& Admissions
Tammy Pich
or our
Administrator
Jeremy Robinson,
at (619)-464-CARE(2273).
www.sungardenterrace.com
Lic#374600754 &
374601806
Friday,
March
27th
$9 per guest
RSVP to
619-462-5831
For Food Services Director
Tony Radoc & Activity
Director Christine Dain or
for any other questions,
please call 619-462-5831
Mixed Fruit
Hot Dogs
Baked Beans
Potato
Salad
BBQ Ribs
Veggie & Cheeseburgers
Ice Cream Cones
Friday, March 20th 5:00-6:00pm
Family
$
5
Signing for your enjoyment is the amazing Gary Burt!
RSVP to 619-462-5831
Caregiver Spotlights ...
For the month of March we wanted to introduce some of our amazing caregivers and bring
them into the Spotlight. They are extremely dedicated to helping our residents with utmost
compassion and care. Here are their stories.
Leitacia Ware or better known to everyone
as “Tada” was born and raised here in San Diego.
She is the youngest of three children. In middle
school Tada was a part of the dance club, then
attended Mount
Miguel High School. While in school she playing
Varsity Soccer, as well as Track and Field. She
graduated from the University of Phoenix with a
Bachelor’s in Science and Health Administration
and is currently attending Kaplan College to become an LVN. She has a daughter named Janae
who is in the second grade. Just like her mom,
Janae loves to play soccer and is in dance. Some
of Tada’s hobbies include reading, listening to music, and doing jigsaw puzzles. She recently
has been going to the gym to get back into shape and is motivated to do great! One of Tada’s
favorite vacations was when she and her family took a road trip to Northern California. They
went to Sacramento, Hearst Castle, Redwood Forest, San Francisco, and Monterey. In the
next five years Tada hopes all her hard work will pay off as she becomes a licensed nurse as
well as owning her own home and having her family and friends fill her life up with love and
happiness.
SUNGARDEN TERRACE, MARCH 2015
Caregiver Spotlights Continued ...
Carla Moreno was born right here in
San Diego. Growing up in the Chula Vista
area, she attended Castle Park High
School and loved going to the football
games. There was a pizza parlor right next
to the school where she and her friends
would hang out. Carla has one son named
Alex who is all grown up now and thriving.
When she isn’t working, she loves to volunteer her time to help people in her community learn and understand the Bible. Also
she enjoys camping, having bonfires at the
beach, hosting dance parties, and BBQs
with her friends and family. Her favorite vacation was when she went to Hawaii for two weeks. While there she fell in love with the botanical gardens, waterfalls, all the wild pigs, chickens, and peacocks running free. In the next
five years, Carla hopes to see herself working in Hawaii as a nursing assistant and continuing to volunteer her time in Bible teaching.
Arminda Beltran Lopez was born in Malolos,
Bulacan, Philippines. She grew up in Malolos
City, a very historical place where the Barasoain Church resides; the picture of the
church is on the back of the 10 Peso Bill. She
went to school at Marcelo H. Del Pilar High
School where she was a varsity Volleyball
player. Before Arminda came to America she
worked as an X-ray technician and then
worked on a cruise ship for six years. She decided to move to the U.S. to support her four
children and four grandchildren who live in the
Philippines. One of her daughters is moving
to America very soon. Arminda’s hobbies include going to the shooting range, horseback
riding, and fishing. Her dream vacation is to
go on a cruise with her family and attend
church mass in Rome, Italy. She was recently married in 2012 to a musician and since then
has developed an interest in all types of music. In the next five years, she would love to see
herself running a small facility or becoming an activity director.
Tami T.
SUNGARDEN TERRACE, MARCH 2015
Caregiver Spotlights Continued ...
Special Event ...
Children’s
Easter
Egg Hunt
GOOD FRIDAY, April 3rd
Easter Celebration BBQ
Lunch, at 12:00 noon
Menu:
Mixed Fruit, Potato Salad,
BBQ Ribs, Hot Dogs,
Veggie Burgers, Cheeseburgers,
Baked Beans and an Ice Cream Cone
$9.00 each guest.
call (619)462-5831 to RSVP
EGG HUNT for the Kids
at 1:00 pm
Please bring your own basket
to collect your eggs in.
Up Coming Events ...
I always look forward to the animals visiting
our residents. It’s so much fun!
Join the fun on Thursday, March 12th at 10:30-11:30 am
Gardeners! Come and help us grow our garden.
Wednesday’s, March 4th, 11th & 25th at 1:15pm
Friday, March 13th at 11:30am
Bring your mending needs to Jenny in the Computer Lab
SUNGARDEN TERRACE, MARCH 2015
Alzheimer’s Article ...
Traveling with Dementia
For people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, travel can be stressful. Being away from a familiar
environment and established routines may result in an increase in disorientation and agitation. However,
with careful planning, it is quite possible to travel safely and well with someone in the early stages of the disease. Someone in the middle stage would present more of a challenge, and travel for someone in the late
stage would not be recommended under normal circumstances.
To Travel or Not to Travel?
If the answer is yes to any of the following questions, travel would most likely not be tolerated well and further consideration would be indicated:
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Are there periods of agitation, aggressive behavior, and significant disorientation even when in the home
environment? Being in unfamiliar surroundings will only make this worse.
 Is wandering a concern? If so, wandering may increase in unfamiliar surroundings.
Is there fear of new places and experiences? If so, the new sights, sounds, and people could prove over
Whelming.
Helpful Tips
Once the decision has been made to proceed with the travel plan, there are a number of considerations and
preparations to think about in order to ensure a successful outcome.
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If traveling by plane, try to schedule the flight on a low travel day (generally Tuesday–Thursday). As
much as possible, avoid traveling during peak travel periods, such as holiday and summer vacation
times.
Prior to travel, inquire about and arrange for airport transportation services to assist in getting you to and
from the gate.
When booking the flight, inform the airline of any special needs you might have and let the security and
flight attendants know you are traveling with someone with dementia.
Make sure the person is wearing full identification that is not easily removed and is complete with name,
address, destination, and contact numbers. It is recommended that travel companions carry a current
photograph of the person as well.
Accompany the person to and from the restroom. Do not leave them alone.
If traveling by car, many of the previous considerations remain the same. In addition, set up a comfort
able place in the vehicle conducive to napping and be prepared to stop as often as needed for comfort
and stress reduction.
If staying in a hotel, inform the staff ahead of time of any special needs. Be prepared to share the room
and secure the door to prevent wandering at night. One recommendation would be a childproof doorknob
cover.
Be sure to take an adequate supply of medications, up-to-date medical information, a list of emergency
contacts, photocopies of important medical and legal documents (such as a living will and a power of
attorney).
Make sure you have enough people to assist you every step of the way.
Well-planned trips can be fun, exciting, and worth every bit of time and effort put into making them happen.
www.activityconnection.com
SUNGARDEN TERRACE, MARCH 2015