545 Belmont Lane • Carol Stream, IL 60188 • Phone 630-510-1515 • Fax 630-510-0633 Belmont Village at Geneva Road August 2017 Management Team Jeanne P. Hansen Executive Director (630) 510-2519 [email protected]Nicole Motycka, RN Director of Resident Services (630) 510-2523 [email protected]Janay Hecker Director of Activities and Memory Programs (630) 510-2510 [email protected]Karen McArdle Activity Program Coordinator (630) 510-2509 [email protected]Marty Peters Building Engineer (630) 510-2513 Maria Winkelhake Community Relations (630) 510-2522 mwinkelhake@ belmontvillage.com Julie Wilson Community Relations (630) 510 - 2521 [email protected]Porfirio Roman Chef Manager (630) 510-2512 [email protected]Mary Anne Villafuerte Human Resource Generalist (630) 510-2520 [email protected]A Note From Jeanne’s Journal A few years ago, as my daughter was working on her wedding preparations, in a very impromptu request, she asked my mom and me to take a picture of our left hands intertwined with hers. Although the photo was taken so quickly on a simple cell phone, it is truly one of my most beloved keepsakes. In addition to the photo showing the age and texture of our skin, our various rings are also visible. I know the story of our rings. I know that my mom never had an engagement ring. For almost her entire life, she wore a simple platinum band. When she and my dad were engaged, my mom was a nurse. She always said that, as a nurse, she wasn’t allowed to wear anything but very simple jewelry. An engagement ring with a stone would violate the dress code and infection control policies that, as a nurse, she very much wanted to uphold. Many decades later, my mom had the stone from my grandmother’s wedding band made into a ring. My oldest sister wears that ring today. I miss my mom. I miss her voice. I miss her advice. And most of all, I miss her touch. When I look at the photo of our hands, millions of loving memories of my mom come back to me. I never realized how much our hands tell our story until I had the honor of being involved in the Hands of Love project at our community. We had the distinct privilege of working with Becci Hethcoat, photographer extraordinaire, and Belmont Village family member (extra bonus). Becci’s incredible photography talents captured the essence of our residents’ stories through the portraits of their hands. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see our Hands of Love Gallery, located on the 1st and 3rd floors at Belmont Village, I encourage you to do so. Furthermore, I sincerely thank those residents and their family members who allowed us to take these photographs and who so willingly shared their stories with us. Your photos are absolutely amazing and have forever touched our hearts. “Your hands tell the story of your life. They tell the story of love, of care and adventure. These things have touched and held things that most people can only wish to one day.” -author unknown
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545 Belmont Lane • Carol Stream, IL 60188 • Phone 630-510-1515 • Fax 630-510-0633
Belmont Village at Geneva Road
August 2017
Management TeamJeanne P. HansenExecutive Director(630) 510-2519
A few years ago, as my daughterwas working on her weddingpreparations, in a very imprompturequest, she asked my mom andme to take a picture of our lefthands intertwined with hers.Although the photo was taken soquickly on a simple cell phone, itis truly one of my most belovedkeepsakes. In addition to thephoto showing the age and textureof our skin, our various rings arealso visible.
I know the story of our rings. Iknow that my mom never had anengagement ring. For almost herentire life, she wore a simpleplatinum band. When she and mydad were engaged, my mom was anurse. She always said that, as anurse, she wasn’t allowed to wearanything but very simple jewelry.An engagement ring with a stonewould violate the dress code andinfection control policies that, as anurse, she very much wanted touphold. Many decades later, mymom had the stone from mygrandmother’s wedding bandmade into a ring. My oldest sisterwears that ring today.
I miss my mom. I miss hervoice. I miss her advice. And mostof all, I miss her touch. When Ilook at the photo of our hands,millions of loving memories of
my mom come back to me.I never realized how much our
hands tell our story until I had thehonor of being involved in theHands of Love project at ourcommunity. We had the distinctprivilege of working with BecciHethcoat, photographerextraordinaire, and BelmontVillage family member (extrabonus). Becci’s incrediblephotography talents captured theessence of our residents’ storiesthrough the portraits of theirhands. If you haven’t had theopportunity to see our Hands ofLove Gallery, located on the 1stand 3rd floors at Belmont Village,I encourage you to do so.Furthermore, I sincerely thankthose residents and their familymembers who allowed us to takethese photographs and who sowillingly shared their stories withus. Your photos are absolutelyamazing and have forever touchedour hearts.
“Your hands tell the story of yourlife. They tell the story of love, ofcare and adventure. These thingshave touched and held things that
most people can only wish toone day.”
-author unknown
Resident Birthdays8/2 Pat Batastini8/11 Marlene VanBoven8/26 Douglas Clark - 1008/26 Therese Midha8/29 Katie Heichele8/29 Arlene Schwartz
Employee Birthdays8/3 Entela B.8/4 Olivia K.8/7 Millie A.8/8 Jean A.8/8 Chetna T.8/9 Robin M.8/9 Thiri W.8/9 Geniea G.8/11 Brigette O.8/16 Myla U.8/17 Jennifer B.8/19 Jade T.8/25 Nimota H.8/25 Porfi R.8/26 Emma R.8/28 Irena D.8/31 Terrell C.
Employee Anniversaries8 years Evgjeni C.8 years Sheryl T.5 years Kamila K.4 years Maria W.4 years Dorret Webb3 years Ashley L.2 years Rommer L.1 year Ivette F.1 year Maria C.1 year Esta H.1 year Marcos M.1 year Nimota H.
Save the
DateHawaiian LuauSunday, August 27Josephine’s Kitchen
Royale Polynesian Performs2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Appetizers and Tropical Punchwill be served during the
favorite, but can be bulky tohandle—until now. Japanesefarmers have been growing thefruit in square shapes, makingthem easier to stack and store. Thenovelty melons are used mostlyfor decoration, and they can bepricey, with some shoppers payingmore than $100 for a singlemelon.
Watermelon EventSunday, August 13 @ 2:00 pmWatermelon bingo, Watermelon
tasting, Watermelon carving.Families and friends are welcome!
Congratulations, Roy DelRosario, LPN. We havehad the honor ofworking with Roy on ourBelmont Village team foreight years.
As a night nurse, Roy has the hugeresponsibility of ensuring that everything isrunning smoothly. His communication skillsare impeccable and help to ensure that criticalinformation is shared in a timely fashion. Dueto Roy’s schedule, many of our guests maynever have the pleasure of meeting him.Everyone, however, can rest just a bit betterknowing that while most of us are sleeping, Royis very hard at work at Belmont Village ensuringthat residents are being well cared for. Thankyou, Roy, for your outstanding efforts, excellentnursing care and tremendous compassion.
Mind Body AwarenessMeeting and Luncheon
Wednesday, August 23, @ 11:30
“A Word FromMBA Member”
Agnes GrabackiHello Folks,Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye. First
thank you, Roy (who is our nightnurse), for giving me hispermission to write a “tidbit”about him. Folks, did you knowthat Roy can sing a few lines of thepolish song “My Melody of Love”by Bobby Vinton? Roy doesn’t justsing this song—he sings it in thePolish language, pronouncingeach word beautifully. Roy hasbeen singing these few lines sincehe was 11 years old. Recently, helearned another line. Roy can alsodance to the song. What is soamazing to me, and I hope to you,is that Roy is of Philippineheritage and that would make ithard to pronounce polish words,but he does it beautifully. Roy isan amazing guy and nurse.Submitted by Agnes Grabacki.
MBA Club 101 programs offereducational hands-on experiences.
A Month in Hawaii
Geography 101Subject: Hawaiian Islands
Tuesday, August 1, @ 2:30 PMLearn about the Hawaiian Islands
and sample Hawaiian Pizza.
Culinary 101Subject: Hawaiian Food
Monday, August 7, @ 2:30 PMLearn about Spam, Macadamia
nuts, Pineapple and Kona coffee.Afterwards, we will sample all of
the above-mentioned foods.
Horticulture 101Subject: Hawaiian Flowers & LeisMonday, August 21, @ 2:30 PMLearn about tropical flowers then
create a fresh Lei bracelet.
August SHOPPING7, 14, 21, 28 Jewel5, 12 19, 26 Walgreens5, 12, 19, 26, Dollar Store1 CVS Pharmacy8 Target
August OUTINGS8/2 Cantigny Gardens8/6 & 8/20 Culvers Custard8/15 Augustino’s Deli
Please refer to the dailyannouncements for the exacttimes. RSVP for shopping andoutings with our Concierge bycalling (1-630) 510-1515.
radius transportation service canbe arranged by filling out arequest form with the Concierge.Appointment days are Monday,Wednesday, Thursday andFriday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.
August 2017B Bistro TH Town Hall Special Event
GR Great Room O Outing/Trip MBA Brain/Body Fitness ProgramJK Josephine's Kitchen 1N 1st Floor North Parlor RSVPL Library/Computers 1E 1st Floor East Parlor Monthly Event
LO Lounge 3N 3rd Floor North Parlor
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayJOIN THE MBA CLUB!
No matter where we are in life,we always want to have thechance to learn, grow andcontribute. Achieving thosegoals starts and ends with brainhealth.
MBA CLUB for Mind, Body, AwarenessSelf-directed, research-basedprogram for more active residentsResidents choose from designated,brain-healthy foods on our menuBrain and body boosting activitiesnoted on daily calendars soresidents can make smart choicesResidents can set and trackpersonal goals
18:00 Tuesday Trivia!9:30 TH Muscle Fitness
10:30 TH Worship Service10:30 3N Partner’s Pinochle Club
1:30 TH Parkinson’s Class2:30 LO August Jeopardy2:30 TH Jazzercise Exercise6:00 GR Bunco Dice
Cantigny Gardens! 28:00 Wednesday Wacky Wordy9:30 TH Flex & Fit
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 TH Drama Rehearsal1:30 L Short Story w/Judy2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study
38:00 Thursday Think Tank Booklet!9:30 TH Muscle Fitness
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit10:30 B New Residents’ Orientation10:30 L Parkinson’s Support Group1:30 TH Core & Balance2:15 TH Wii Bowling3:30 LO Newcomer’s Reception6:00 GR Yahtzee Game
48:00 Friday Food for Thought9:30 TH Flex & Fit
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit10:30 L Rosary11:00 L Communion
1:30 TH Parkinson’s Exercise2:30 TH Volleyball Competition6:00 GR Patrick Woods on Piano
58:00 Saturday Extra Special!9:00 O Shopping - Walgreens
10:30 TH Exercise Fitness Program10:30 O Shopping: Dollar Store
1:00 O AL & COF Scenic Drive2:00 TH Comedy Improv & Feature2:30 LO Ante Horse Racing Game2:45 O NBH’s Scenic Drive6:00 GR Kings in the Corner
68:00 Sunday Search Puzzle8:00 O Church Transportation
10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers2:00 O Culvers Custard Drive2:30 GR Cole Porter Show with Cindy
and Matt3:00 TH Bingo with Young Men’s
Service League Volunteers6:00 B Yahtzee Game
78:00 A-mazing Monday9:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit
10:00 L Bible Study Group10:30 LO Think Tank Answer Guide10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Yoga Meditation Stretch2:30 TH Culinary 101 Class : Hawaiian
Foods6:00 GR Domino Game
88:00 Tuesday Trivia!9:30 TH Muscle Fitness
10:30 TH Worship Service10:30 3N Partner’s Pinochle Club
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 L Short Story w/Judy1:30 TH Drama Rehearsal2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study
108:00 Thursday Think Tank Booklet!9:30 TH Muscle Fitness
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Drama Rehearsal1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 L Short Story w/Judy2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study
178:00 Thursday Think Tank Booklet!9:30 TH Muscle Fitness
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Core & Balance2:30 TH Wii Bowling6:00 GR Yahtzee Game6:00 B Bingo with YMSL Volunteers
188:00 Friday Food for Thought9:30 TH Flex & Fit
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit10:30 L Rosary11:00 L Communion
1:30 TH Parkinson’s Exercise2:30 TH Volleyball Competition6:00 LO Dominos
198:00 Saturday Extra Special!9:00 O Shopping - Walgreens9:00 L Resident and Family Support Group
10:30 TH Exercise Fitness Program10:30 O Shopping: Dollar Store
1:00 O AL & COF Scenic Drive2:00 TH Comedy Improv & Feature2:30 LO Ante Horse Racing Game2:45 O NBH’s Scenic Drive6:00 GR Kings in the Corner
Annual Picnic for Neighborhood Iand II Residents and Families!
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8:00 O Church Transportation8:00 Sunday Search Puzzle
10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers1:30 TH Bingo2:00 O Culvers Custard Drive2:30 GR Entertainment by Heather6:00 B Yahtzee Game
218:00 A-mazing Monday9:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit
10:00 L Bible Study Group10:30 LO Think Tank Answer Guide10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Yoga Meditation Stretch2:30 TH Horticulture 101 Class - Tropical
Flowers6:00 GR Hymn Singers
228:00 Tuesday Trivia!9:30 TH Muscle Fitness
10:30 TH Worship Service10:30 3N Partner’s Pinochle Club
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit10:30 L Rosary11:00 L Communion11:30 B Birthday Luncheon
1:30 TH Parkinson’s Exercise2:30 TH Volleyball Competition6:00 GR Dominos
268:00 Saturday Extra Special!9:00 O Shopping - Walgreens
10:30 TH Exercise Fitness Program10:30 O Shopping: Dollar Store
1:00 O AL & COF Scenic Drive2:00 TH Comedy Improv & Feature2:30 LO Ante Horse Racing Game2:45 O NBH’s Scenic Drive6:00 GR Kings in the Corner
HAWAIIAN LUAU! 278:00 Sunday Search Puzzle8:00 O Church Transportation
10:30 TH Belmont Hymn Singers2:30 JK Hawaiian Luau with the
Polynesian Dancers6:00 B Yahtzee Game
288:00 A-mazing Monday9:00 O SHOPPING: Jewel9:30 TH Flex & Fit
10:00 L Bible Study Group10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit10:30 LO Think Tank Answer Guide1:30 TH Yoga Meditation Stretch1:30 B Bon Appétit w/Chef2:00 B Chat with the Chef2:30 TH Resident Council Meeting6:00 GR Domino Game
10:30 TH Relaxed Flex & Fit1:30 TH Drama Rehearsal1:30 B Fresh Floral Expressions1:30 L Short Story w/Judy2:30 JK Wine and Cheese6:00 B Penny Bingo7:00 1E BV Bible Study
318:00 Thursday Think Tank Booklet!9:30 TH Muscle Fitness
Saturday, August 1210:00 a.m., with Deacon KenBible Study Groups - Library
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Rosary - LibraryFridays, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Church TripsSt. Mark’s: Departure 10:30 a.m.
Wheaton College Church:Departure 10:15 a.m.
More locations available
Resident
August 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Annual Family PicnicWe will be hosting our annual Neighborhood (first & second floor)
family picnic onSUNDAY , AUGUST 20th
at 12:00 PMAll family members are welcome to come and celebrate summer with
your loved one.We will have some fun, some food and some games.
Please be sure to RSVP with our concierge.Cost will be $12 for guests.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
FriendsNeighborhood
Circle of
&
Eleanor & Julia at Cantigny
Susan & Barbara being crafty
Virginia visiting with son Mike
Jarry wearing her butterfly “hat” atCosley Zoo
Hydration and SeniorsAre you drinking enough
water? Although the amount ofwater a person needs to drinkvaries, a general rule of thumb isat least eight 8-oz. glasses per day.
Our bodies use the water wedrink to replenish the moisture welose throughout the day. Water isneeded to hydrate blood andtissue, lubricate joints, regulatebody temperature,promote digestion and plays anintegral part in ridding one’s bodyof waste. More than 50% of one’sbody is comprised of water,making it a vital part inmaintaining a healthy body.
If we fail to replace the waterour body has used, we may sufferfrom dehydration. Dehydration isa physiological state where one’sbody does not have enough fluidsto perform its functions.
Seniors are very susceptible todehydration and must be sure tostay properly hydrated. Seniors areless likely than younger adults torealize that they are thirsty,causing them to drink fewerliquids. At the same time, theymight routinely take medicationsand/or ingest caffeinated andalcoholic drinks, which havediuretic effects. Furthermore, thekidneys of some older adults may
have a reduced ability to regulatetheir body’s water levels.
Taking a deliberate role instaying hydrated is very importantfor seniors; therefore, here areseveral ways to help keep yourselfand your loved ones hydrated:
• Don’t wait until you arethirsty to drink.
• Drink at least 8 glasses ofliquids per day.
• When at home, keep ice anddrinks within reach for easieraccess.
• Drink frequently during thedaytime rather than drinkinglarge amounts at one time.
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetableswith high water content(watermelon, lettuce, etc.).
Article written by: Linda BelloDirector of Resident Care Services
Memphis Belmont Village
Enhance Your H2OHydrate your body and delight
your taste buds by adding somefresh fruit to your water. Slices oflemon, lime or orange; chunks ofmelon; grapes and berries can turna plain glass of ice water into aflavorful thirst quencher.
Resident ServicesLaboratory Services
The services are offered byappointment. Contact Nicole
Motycka for more information.Ask the Pharmacist
Pete Toke, PharmD, FASCPThird Friday of the monthat 2:00 p.m. in the library.
Podiatry ServicesDr. Robin Pastore, D.P.M.
Dr. Elizabeth PacochaAudiologist
Dr. Sheri Billings, Aud F-AAAfrom the Hearing Doctors.
August 28 @ 9:00 a.m. in thelibrary.
Wheelchair ClinicAugust 21 @ 11:00 a.m.
Appointments for services canbe made by calling the