March, 2013

Forestview Manor
Forestview News
MARCH, 2013
NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR FORESTVIEW MANOR RESIDENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS
The Joy of Music
What better way to brighten up a cold
winter’s day than to enjoy some music!
On this February afternoon, the temperature was low outside, but spirits
were high at Forestview as our Residents enjoyed entertainer Richard
King. Please consider joining your
loved one for entertainment at
Forestview—they love sharing this special time with friends and family!
Dear Families & Friends,
Being away from your loved one is difficult, but it can help to know how that person is spending his or her days.
One way to stay in the loop on your loved one’s activities is to make frequent visits
(which are always welcome!), but we know that’s not possible for many families.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Last month, we launched Forestview Manor’s Guardian Angels and Letters to
Activities Highlights
Home Program. Each staff member has chosen 1-2 Residents for whom they are
now a “guardian angel.” While all staff members spend time with all of our ResiChurch Services
dents, one staff member now has a special responsibility to your family member.
They will get to know them even better, spending time with them each month, and
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talking with them about what they like to do, activities in which they have been
participating, and anything we can do to improve their quality of life at Forestview.
Memory Support Group
Once a month, each Resident will be sending a “Letter to Home.” This letter will
either be written by your family member or by their guardian angel. For some fami- In Memory
lies, the letter will include information gathered through conversation with the ResEmployee of the Month
ident. For others, whose loved one might have a little more difficulty communicating, the letter will include information garnered from talking with staff to find
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out how the Resident is doing, and what he or she seems to be enjoying.
Your letters may include requests, if there is something your loved one needs or
would like you to bring to them at Forestview, and they may also include ideas for
upcoming holiday or birthday gifts, or information about a particular upcoming
activity, event, or outing.
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Moving Day
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Resident Poetry
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We hope these letters will accomplish two things: They will help you keep in touch with your loved one when you
can’t be here, and they will also help your loved one feel that he or she has a voice and the freedom to reach out to
those he or she loves.
Our staff is excited to get this program up and running, and many of them have already been carving time out of
their schedules to spend one-on-one time with their special Residents. We hope you enjoy your Letters to Home!
Amanda Cook, RN
Executive Director
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March Activities Highlights
Humane Society Visits
Friday, March 1st
11:00 a.m., all Manors
Don Smith
Wednesday, March 6th
2:00 p.m., Manor II
Peter Ole
Thursday, March 7th
2:30 p.m., Manor II
Duke Snyder
Tuesday, March 12th
Time TBA, Manor II
Church Services
Our ecumenical service with Reverend and
Mrs. Hahn is held every Tuesday morning in
the Manor II Living Room at 11:15, except
for the last Tuesday of the month, when it is
held at 10:30.
On Thursday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m., we
will also be offering our monthly Methodist
Church Service in the Manor II Dining
Room.
Communicants from St. Charles Borromeo
continue to come in weekly, offering communion to our Roman Catholic Residents
every Friday; and Father Dennis will be in
on Thursday, March 21st at 1:30 p.m. for the
Anointing of the Sick.
Bill Parker
Monday, March18th
10:30 a.m., Manor I
Melody Makers
Tuesday, March 26th
Time TBA, Manor II
St. Patrick’s
Day Social
Friday, March 15th
2:30 p.m., All Manors
Please remember that ALL Residents from ALL Manors are welcome to attend any entertainment or party, regardless of the Manor in which it is scheduled!
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Dermatology Services Come to Foresvtview
Memory Support
Group
Last month, we announced that the newest medical service to come to our
Community will be dermatology. Gale Furey, MS, PA-C will be coming to
Forestview monthly to see our Residents. By now, you should all have received your dermatology consent forms in the mail. If you have not received a
form, please call JoAnne at 279-3121.
 Please join our Memory
Support Group, held the
4th Monday of each
month from 5:30—7:00
p.m. in the living room of
Manor III. A light supper
is served to all participants. Families, friends,
and community members
are all welcome.
Forestview Director of
Activities Ashley Swanson
is the facilitator, and can
be reached at 832-6102.
If you have your dermatology form, please sign and return it as soon as possible. Even if you feel your family member does not need dermatology services
at this time, by signing the form, you will enable your loved one to be seen if
the need should arise down the road. Like other services, Residents will not be
scheduled for dermatology unless there is a need for the service.
Did you know that Forestview Manor now has a Facebook
page? If you are on Facebook, please check out our page to
see updates and to learn more about some of the fun things
happening in our Community!!
Have you checked out the Alzheimer’s Association
Website lately?
The Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is a wonderful resource.
They offer a number of free educational programs on topics related to Alzheimer’s and memory loss,
including financial and legal planning, understanding the illness, and coping with the emotional toll of
memory loss.
For more information, and a course schedule, please visit their website at alz.org/MANH.
In Memory
We celebrate the life of a friend we lost recently, and extend our condolences to his family. We feel honored to have been a part of the life of this special person, and we will miss him.
Richard Wood
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Congratulations to our
Employee of the Month!
Marvie Llauderes
Marvie Llauderes came to Forestview just six months ago, but already,
she has had a big impact on our community! Marvie has been something of
a jack of all trades, floating between caregiving, dining services, and
housekeeping, stepping in—and stepping up—wherever she has been
needed. Marvie works hard, doing thorough, quality work in whatever job
she is assigned. And one of the most notable things about Marvie is that
she always has a remarkably positive attitude, going through her days with
a smile on her face and a pleasant greeting for everyone she meets, Residents, staff, and visitors alike. Marvie not only has a great work ethic,
she also truly has the caring heart that makes Forestview so special.
Thank you, Marvie, for setting a great example for all of us with your positive, friendly attitude, and for all
you do for our Residents every day!
Please know that we are continuing to work on the open door/closed door issue. We are exploring options to make this work for our Residents while still
staying in compliance with safety regulations, and we will update you as soon
as we have news to report!
Thank you to our Staff
We would like to take this opportunity to recognize our staff members who have recently reached milestone
years of service to the Residents of Forestview Manor! Please join us in congratulating them!
Eight Years
Julie King
Seven Years
Jane Thibeault
Six Years
Diana O’Neil
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Making All the Right Moves
One of the things that sets Forestview apart is that we are able to meet our Residents’ needs, even as they
change. That is one of the primary reasons many families choose Forestview, and rightfully so: seniors with
memory loss and/or medical conditions do have changing, and often advancing, care needs. Most people, in
choosing an Assisted Living community, want to know that they are not going to face another move down the
road. And most folks like knowing that a move to a nursing home in the future may well be avoided by choosing
the right Assisted Living community.
That being said, sometimes those changing needs do necessitate a move within our community. For some families, that move is welcomed as a move to the higher level of care their loved one now needs, or to a social setting
that has become more appropriate for their family member. For other families, the move elicits anxiety, as they
are concerned about how their loved one will adjust to a new environment.
The truth is, nearly all moves within our community are quite seamless for Residents. Staff, routines, and care
philosophies are consistent, even if that care is being delivered in a different building. Some Residents barely
notice the change; others welcome the opportunity to make new friends and find an environment that feels more
comfortable for their level of care or their dignity.
Here are some comments from Residents and families of Residents who have moved within our Community:
One of our longest-term Residents, Alice Jane, has moved twice—from Manor III to Manor I; and Manor I to
Manor II, where she now resides. Her son, Don, says, “The move from Manor III to Manor I was hard, because
everyone, including us, thought she was dying. We had given up hope. But when she got to Manor I, she had to
be a little more active, and she came to life a bit! Now she lives in Manor II, and that’s great. I think all of the
moves have been appropriate for what she needed at the time, and the staff worked with us to make us comfortable. Honestly, I don’t think any of the moves bothered my mother at all; they were more of an adjustment for us,
but they were all positive.”
Lou moved from Manor III to Manor II last summer. She says, “The move didn’t bother me a bit. There are always people here to help me; even if I need them in the middle of the night, they come. They’ve always been
good to me, and when I moved up the hill, the staff helped me settle in here. I don’t think my family was worried,
because they know I can adjust, and it wasn’t a problem. I couldn’t be any happier if I was home living in my
own house.”
Sue’s mom, Phyllis, started in Manor III, and after eight months, moved up to Manor II. Sue says, “I think when
you get that initial call, that your parent needs that next level of care, your first reaction is resistance, because
you don’t like to hear that their needs are increasing. But when you stop to think about it, you know in your
heart that it’s the best thing for them. My mom’s move was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. I think
it was easier for her than it was for me, and it was done in such a nice way—the staff already had her belongings in place when she arrived in Manor II, so she knew the room was her space. I like that I could always call
and check in on her after the move, and I did. I am very confident my mom is well cared-for at Forestview, and I
know the move was right for her.”
While some Residents are able to age in place in the same room; others may require a move for their own health,
safety, or wellbeing. If you get the call that a move is necessary, please keep in mind that the move is being
made in the best interest of your loved one. And please keep an open mind that this will be a positive move for
your loved one, and that we will do all we can to help with the transition and make your family member feel
safe, secure, and comfortable in their new space.
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This poem was written by Georgia, one of the Residents of Manor I. Georgia wrote this poem
in her room in early February, looking out onto the back patio of Manor I. We thank Georgia
for sharing her work—and her beautiful vision—with us.
View from My Window in February
Sparkling snow lies on the patio
Looking like fluffy wool on a winter’s cold day.
The tall white birch stands far in the distance.
The maple stands naked of leaves in the courtyard.
A criss-cross fence surrounds the courtyard.
The hillside gradually rises behind the fence.
There is a thicket of trees in the far off distance.
The gate (criss-crossed) encloses a lovely yard
and garden.
Gently, snowflakes float down and lie quietly in the yard.
The sun shines brightly on this winter scene.
By: Georgia Dexter
February 2013
Easter Celebration
On Saturday, March 30th, we will be holding our Easter Celebration from 10:00—11:30 a.m. Please join us for a light brunch, an
Easter Egg Hunt and games for children, and photos with the Easter Bunny!
Please RSVP to JoAnne at 279-3121 by Monday, March 25th.
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Forestview’s Four-Legged Friends . . .
Forestview Manor is a pet-friendly facility. Many people who come through our
doors comment on the “hominess” of our facility, and that warmth is enhanced by the presence of pets.
Many of you are familiar with Charlie, our house Lab who lived at Forestview for just over a year. Unfortunately, Charlie’s temperament didn’t lend itself to our Community, and due to his stress level, we had to
make the difficult decision that this may not be the best environment for him. Of course, that was a
GREAT decision for Amanda’s family, which now has the pleasure of having Charlie at home full-time!
So we are now working with Lab Rescue, and we are hoping to soon have a new
four-legged friend to add to the Forestview Family. We will keep you updated on
our progress, but don’t be surprised if you come in soon to find a wagging tail and a
warm nose to greet you at the door!
And our Furry Visitors . . .
We do welcome folks to bring in pets to visit, as well. However, there are some rules around this, for
the safety and wellbeing of our Residents, staff, other visitors, and our Resident animal friends!
We ask that anyone planning to bring in a pet to visit please stop to see JoAnne at the concierge desk
in Manor II. JoAnne will ask you to fill out a pet information form, as well as provide a copy of a rabies certificate. Once you have completed this, all forms will be reviewed by our Amanda, who will
need to provide final approval for a pet to visit. For those of you who come in regularly, you will only
need to go through this process once—after you have approval, you will be all set for future visits.
In addition, it is Woodbine Senior Living Policy that certain breeds are not allowed in our facilities.
This is not because we think those breeds are “bad,” but simply because of the emotion they can elicit
in our Residents, staff, and other visitors.
Breeds not permitted on Forestview’s grounds include: Pit Bull Terriers,
Doberman Pinchers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Presa Canarios, Wolfdogs, ex-police dogs, ex-military dogs, and any fighting or guarding breeds.
Please understand that this policy is for the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of all
of our Residents, and we cannot make any exceptions. Thank you in advance
for your cooperation!