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Go Red for Heart Month
The Garden Gazette
By Tori Couch
Greystone is committed to healthy,
worthy and impactful causes. We are proud to
support the American Heart Association's Go
Red For Women initiative and National Heart
Month.
This February, Greystone kicks of the Go
Red Survivor Gallery, a traveling gallery of
heart issue survivors featuring Greystone's
own associates. Traveling through the Tampa
Bay and St. Petersburg area, the gallery
showcases women who have dealt with heart
attacks, arrhythmia (dangerously rapid heart
rate), and battled through heart conditions
from birth.
Many women may be unaware of
potential heart attack signs which differ greatly
from men. Often misdiagnosed, women's
symptoms include:
 Chest discomfort or upper body pain in the
back, shoulders, arms, stomach, jaw, neck
or throat
 Lightheadedness or dizziness
 Nausea or vomiting
 Inability to sleep or unusual fatigue
 Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
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February, 2015
As the 2015 Go Red Tampa Bay Chair,
Connie Bessler, CEO of Greystone Healthcare
Management, is raising awareness and support
for women's heart health. "Through education
we can highlight the different ways heart
concerns can manifest themselves and
encourage better care and safety. A number
one killer of women, we must be constantly
vigilant against such a serious – and often
overlooked – health concern."
Support Heart Health month by:
 Wearing red on Go Red Day, February 6th.
 Visiting www.facebook.com/AHATampaBay
to learn more about Greystone's own
survivors stories.
 Learn more about the American Heart
Association and Heart Month at
www.heart.org
Pictured are Greystone’s featured survivors:
Jaxie, Rachael, Jennifer and Amanda.
Our Team
Administrator
Morris Beavers
Director of Nursing
Tasha Coccagna
Asst. Director of Nursing
Amanda Christlieb
Admissions Director
Erin McDonald
Director of Rehab
Lani Corwin
Director of Social Services
Tiffani Peterson
Director of Nutrition
Joe Giangrasso
Human Resources
Maryann Pasucci
Director of Activities
Mary Decator
Clinical Educator
Susan Parker
Director of Plant Operator
Brad Robbins
Business Office Manager
Maryann Pascucci
ALF Unit Manager
Darryl Young
Environmental Service Supervisor
Suzanne Wilburn
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Unit Manager—North
Michelle Stenstrom
LTC/MDS Coordinator
Kandie Stebenne
Letter from the Administrator
Can you believe that it is February already? It seems like we
were just talking about the New Year’s Celebrations, but February
has its own special events to celebrate. It’s the month of
Valentines! Remember when you and your parents would go
shopping for those special cards and candy hearts. You knew the
school Valentine’s party was coming. Your Mom was helping you
prepare everything for that “Special Day”.
It was the day that maybe; just maybe, that special girl or
boy in your class would give you a Valentines card that would “rock
your world”. And if you were really lucky, you would get a candy
heart with that “Special” message on it. The message to “Be
Mine”!
I still send my little cards and candy hearts to my children,
who are well into their adult years, and grandchildren. Expressions
of how one cares for another person are timeless.
Someone told me that I was “Old School”. I am. And, I hope
that I will always be. Because if “Old School” can make someone
smile; bring back some fond memory of another time; or create a
moment in time that will become a
fond memory in the years to come
then thank God for old school.
Who are you going to ask if they
will “Be Mine”?
Morris Beavers,
Administrator
Birthdays
Members:
R. Horster 2nd
M. McKinney 5th
T. Latoria 15th
A. McCloud 27th
B. C. Hydes
Staff:
Colleen G. 1st
Rosalind J. 2nd
Nicole M. 8th
Carol J. 8th
Ted M. 8th
Resident Spotlight: Robert Horster
Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Luncheon
Mr. Horster, who
prefers to be called “Bob”,
has been a member at the
facility for about 3 years. He
was an only child, and
adopted. He was raised on a
farm and like most boys, he
enjoyed playing Cowboys and
Indians and was a member of
the Boy Scout Club.
As an adult, he was
married for 66 wonderful
years to his wife, Florence.
Sadly she passed away this
past year. He misses her
dearly and still enjoys writing
love letters to her, and likes to
share them with staff who
visit him in his room. While
they were married, they had
three children and moved to
Florida in 1958.
On February 14, 2015 the Activity Dept. & Dietary Dept. will be teaming up to offer
members who have a significant other a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Luncheon. It will take
place in the Ice Cream Parlor starting at noon. Love will certainly be in the air as couples
enjoy a romantic meal with one another accompanied with soft romantic music in the
background.
For about 35 years Bob
worked at a telephone
company and built houses.
When he retired in 1983 they
sold their house and went to
“see America” as they
traveled for 7 years! Some of
his hobbies included
woodworking, traveling and
listening to music.
Bob feels that he has
received many blessing and
favors in his life. Having Bob
in our facility , we feel blessed
as well.
Pauline R. 16th
Greta E. 17th
Carrie P. 18th
Desmon D. 19th
Samuel B. 22nd
Jeana C. 24th
Latoya J. 25th
Jakesha D. 28th
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Please call Mary Decator, Activity Director directly at
the facility number 386-255-6571. We also ask that you
arrive on time as lunch will be served promptly and doors
shut for this reserved event.
Employee of the Month: Michelle Urgel
Betty B. 13th
Valerie R. 16th
If your loved one lives in the facility and you would like to join them for this special
occasion, we ask that you reserve your spot no later than Friday February 6th. This will allow
us sufficient time to get organized and be prepared for all of our guests.
Michelle works in the
all your hard work!
Housekeeping Department
and has become a valuable
Congratulations!
asset to the team. She is
always willing to help out
wherever it is needed.
She is married and has two
young children.
She lives beachside
with her children and
husband. Her favorite hobby is
collecting DVD’s, and her
current collection us up to
about 300 movies!
Thank you Michelle for
Environmental Services
All unknown clothing and personal items will be kept in boxes in Housekeeping for 60 days
and then donated. Please make sure your loved ones have their names in their clothing. We
have laundry markers available at all Nursing Stations. If you have any questions concerning
please feel free to contact me directly so I can be of assistance.
Thank you,
Suzanne Wilburn
Environmental Service Supervisor
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Flu Shots Still Available
This year's flu outbreak is starting
earlier than usual and is widespread and
increasing throughout the state, say officials
who are urging Floridians to get their flu shot.
At 25 clinics, including 21 in Central Florida,
908 cases were reported; that's 44 percent
higher than the previous one-week high of
630, which was set the week after Christmas
in 2012.
killed 15 children nationwide this season,
including an Orange County child in
November.
Recommendations include frequent
hand-washing, cleaning with bleach wipes,
covering coughs and seeking medical
treatment quickly if affected. Tamiflu, the
most common treatment for the flu, only
works if started in the first 48 hours of illness.
The flu picture is much the same across the
Federal and local health officials continue to country. A flu tracker kept by Walgreens
recommend getting flu shots.
shows flu-related prescriptions in the
Orlando metro area and Florida as a whole
"Some protection is still provided," said are in the middle of the pack nationwide.
Dain Weister, communications manager for
Walgreens Healthcare Clinics in Central
the Florida Department of Health in Orange Florida have been seeing "a notable increase
and Seminole counties. "It helps the body
in positive flu tests over the past two weeks,"
build up antibodies to the virus and build up and demand for flu shots has also been
immunity."
increasing.
There is plenty of the vaccine, which
The flu season likely has at least two
takes one to two weeks to become fully
more months to go, experts say.
effective.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory
Flu shots are available to employees
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illness caused by viruses. Symptoms typically through the Clinical Educator on the 600
include
Author fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, Hall.
aches, fatigue and headaches, but up to 50%
of cases in Central Florida are involving
-Susan Parker
nausea and vomiting which is unusual. The Clinical Educator
flu is also hitting more children than usual.
It is a virulent strain of flu which means it is
stronger than normal and causing more
hospitalizations. The illness has been
particularly dangerous for small children,
especially those with other health conditions.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, which tracks the flu nationally,
shows cases have reached epidemic levels for
the first time since last winter. The flu has
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
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Simple yet decadent for your Valentine Day dessert!
Ingredients:
 16 oz. Milk chocolate chips
 2 Tbsp. shortening
 1 Pd. of fresh strawberries w/ leaves
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Ready in: 15 Minutes
Directions:
1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening,
stirring occasionally until smooth. Holding them by the
toothpicks, dip the
strawberries in to the
chocolate mixture.
2. Insert toothpicks into the
tops of the strawberries.
3. Turn the strawberries
upside down and insert the
toothpick into a piece of
Styrofoam for the
chocolate to cool.
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