1715 Castle Gardens Road Vestal, New York 13850 Phone:607-748-5700 Fax:607-748-1079 Keepsake Village Case Manager Samuel Mason [email protected]Activity Director Paula Francisco [email protected]Activity Assistants Midge Nirchi, Keepsake Village Robin Richardson, Senior Living Polly Gasstrom, Kathy Wilcox, Chelsey Decker, Susan Carr Van Drivers Edward Roosa Chuck Cheeseman Resident Council Board Sherry Delafield Janet Gault Lois Verwys Mark Woitach Terry Davidson Physical & Occupational Therapy Network, PLLC 484-5079 PRN www.facebook.com/TheHearth/ Executive Director Pam Stento [email protected]Business Office Manager Courtney Butler [email protected]Director of Community Relations Heidi Ranger [email protected]Director of Community Outreach Catie Maczko [email protected]Director of Building Maintenance Gary Pisano [email protected]Director of Dining Services Bob Guelzow [email protected]Wellness Aide Carol Bickham [email protected]Director of Nursing Tina Torto [email protected]www.thehearth.net A Note from Pam INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Resident Spotlight Pickle Winner 2 Bible Study Group 2 Birthdays Welcome 3 Alzmail Gary’s Corner 3 Calendar of Activities 4 5 Dementia & Dementia Care 6 Resident Council Minutes 7 Castle Gardens Monthly NOVEMBER 2016 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST- Monthly Birthdays Calendar of Activities Resident Council Minutes Dementia and Dementia Care Article VOLUME 5 ISSUE 11 The Hearth Premier Senior Living Dear Castle Garden’s residents, family and friends, This year has flown right by! I truly can’t believe that is it November and the holi- days are upon us. Please allow me some gentle reminders: 1. It has come to my attention that there may be some questions regarding the “I’m OK” program here at Castle Gardens. A quick summary of the program is….All apartment doors have an “I’m OK” door tag on the handle. Each and every day one of our staff members will be checking all Senior Living resi- dents’ doors by 9:00AM for the “I’m OK door tag”. If you have not turned the tag over to the “I’m OK” position an employee will knock on your door to make sure you are safe and sound. If you acknowledge the knock in some way the employee will not enter the apartment. If you do not respond to the knock the employee will enter the apartment to make sure you are fine. If you have further questions please see the nurses or refer to your resident hand- book. 2. Cold weather is here and with that many residents like to be extra warm and safe. So here are some of the do’s and don’ts…. DO: Do - Wear clothing in layers, use loose clothing. Do - Always wear proper footwear when exposed to winter weather. Slips and falls can be life changing events. Do - Become more involved in activities to avoid the winter blues. You don’t get out as much so come and socialize with neighbors at activities. It’s fun! Do - Make sure you get the flu vaccine (talk to your doctor first). DON’T: Don’t use any type of electric heater in apartment. They are strictly prohibited by the NYS Department of Health. This includes but is not limited to port- able space heaters, heating pads, irons, etc. Don’t have any candles or combustible items in your apartment. They are strictly prohibited by the NYS Department of Health. Don’t have anything covering your heater vents in apartments. This is a fire hazard. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Pamela Stento
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Resident Spotlight: Michael YurkoResident Spotlight: Michael YurkoResident Spotlight: Michael Yurko
Bible Study Group God Gives Us the Eyes to See
Pickle Winner: Gina LoCiceroPickle Winner: Gina LoCiceroPickle Winner: Gina LoCicero Gina was nominated as the Pickle for the month of November by
the Activity Department. They appreciated her assistance with set-
ting up for the Birthday Party. She was very helpful and did so
“without being asked”. Thank you, Gina. She will be given a re-
served parking spot for the month and recognition for her helpful-
ness to the residents and staff. Congratulations Gina!
The spirit of celebration finds a
natural expression in parties and get-
togethers, and times of laughter and
revelry. But the celebrating spirit is
for all of our lives.
This means that celebration shows
itself in little moments of grace as
well as light-hearted fun. It smiles on
a sunlit autumn hillside full of glori-
ous colors or the wafting smell of a
delicious pig roast in the back
yard. We feel that moment of cele-
bration when a humble or creative
task to bless others is completed.
Most of all, celebration shines in
quiet gratitude that God has blessed
our lives with the spirit of loveliness
and joy (even in the midst of sor-
row). We celebrate because our lives
Michael, or Mike to his friends, went to school in Port Dickenson and graduated from North High School. He attended Broome Tech and later was an apprentice tool and die maker at IBM. After working through his appren-ticeship he worked many years at IBM as a tool and model maker until retirement. Mike likes to watch some television mostly baseball or football. He enjoys listening to music on the radio or bar bands. He likes to polka and was once a dance instructor. He also likes Harley-Davidson motor cycles.
Congratulations
Mike !
overflow with things to be thankful for, and
because God gives us eyes to see how in-
credibly we have been blessed.
There are so many ways to celebrate
and be thankful for God's gifts of our lives
and our relationships with others and with
Himself. We show it through our willing-
ness to share, to love each other, give a lis-
tening ear and by being willing to grow and
learn new things, no matter how old we
are!
Dear Heavenly Father:
As the seasons of celebration approach,
give us eyes to see how we have been
blessed in so many ways. We celebrate by
opening our lives to you. We give thanks
and glory and honor to you. AMEN
Devotional thoughts by Emilie Barnes
taken from the NIV Women's Devotional
Bible
For the LORD
your God
will bless you
in all your
harvest and
in all the work of
your hands,
and your joy
will be complete.
Deuteronomy 16:15
Marketing Corner
Catie and Heidi would like to encourage all friends and family of Castle Gardens to join, The Alzheimer’s Association, on Effective Communication Strategies from 2-3pm on November 9th at The
Hearth at Castle Gardens. Please RSVP to Catie or Heidi by November 8th at (607)748-5700 or online at
http://castlegardens.thehearth.net/. *Refer a friend or family member to one of our communities and
when they have lived with us for more than 90 days, you will receive
a $1000 referral fee*
Resident Council Minutes P A G E 5 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 1
AGENDA 1. The fund raising committee: Starting balance=392.00. Money from lotto and raffle=
162.00. $50.00 for quarter bingo, $20.00 for money bingo, $15.00 for scratch offs for
casino trip, spent $107.04 for new bingo balls. $313.96 is currently in the fund. The
50/50 raffle will continue the week of the resident council meeting and the lotto will
continue to be weekly the rest of the month.
2. Maintenance issues: Gary came to the meeting to discuss fire alarms and what to do.
Bottom line ,if you don’t know what to do , stay in your room. If the alarm involves
your room you will be escorted by staff to where you need to be. It was suggested to
residents to read their handbooks. Revised handbooks can be requested at the front
desk. It was suggested that humidifiers be installed. Gary said he would inquire.
Branches are hanging low by the bench out front and could be a problem. Also the
front lights were not on Thursday night.
3. Dietary issues Residents are reminded to fill out a food service slip on their table,
after meals. Residents The next food service meeting will be on Tuesday, October 25
th at 2 pm, all are encouraged to attend.
4. We continue to collect old cell phones. Thank you for supporting our men and
women serving overseas. Old glasses are also being collected monthly to be given to
the Lions Club to give to those who can not afford them.
5. Plays at the Cider Mill Play house are posted. Residents asked to look at them and
select one. Owego Play house was also suggested. Paula will look into it.
6. Kara Khanzadian introduced herself. She regional vice president of operations. She
was asked if we could have the results of the last community survey.
7. Congratulations to Vi Orosz for receiving the Golden Heart Award.
8. Residents were reminded the paper in the lobby is for everyone do not take any of the
sections out.
9. Resident Spotlight: Mike Pfleghardt’s article was read. He will receive a gift card.