147 Crescent Avenue • Sunnyvale, CA 94087 • (408) 730-4004

CRESCENT OAKSM e m o r y C a r e

September 2020

CRESCENT OAKSMANAGEMENT TEAM:

Executive Director Grace TapiaCare Coordinator Ryan SantosMarketing Director Staphanie EukelActivity Director Geraldine SabadoNewsletter/Calendar Editor Geraldine SabadoDining Services Director Alva LopezMaintenance Merchile Naingue

Contact Info:Main Office: (408) 730-4004Direct: (408) 542-9400Fax Number: (408) 743-5677E-mail: info@crescentoaksmc.comSocial Media: Crescent Oaks Memory Carewww.Facebook.com/ Instagram/ Linkedin

MESSAGE FROM THEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Dear Families and Friends,This month I have some very

exciting news to share... thebuilding renovation we had startedearlier this year, and then had toput on hold due to pandemicguidelines, is now back in motion!If you have stopped by ourcommunity recently, duringperhaps a window visit with yourloved one or to drop off supplies,you may have noticed some

changes and the work taking place.We now have a beautiful new exterior sign. We added a

sun room... yes folks, a sun room! This provides additionalspace to our community and an opportunity for residents toenjoy being “outside” even when the weather is cooler and inthe rainy months. New lighting, flooring, and fixtures arealso being installed throughout the community.

I can’t wait to share more details as the project progresses.Stay tuned for updates and access to sneak peek pictures andvideos!

Until then, please stay healthy. Crescent Oaks misses youall!

Grace

Save the

Date

LABOR DAY:Celebrating Labor Day

Blues Music w/ LEESept. 4 Friday

10:30 am

“Dress Up With YourTropical Best”

Music & Dancing w/ PRECIOUSSept. 8 Tuesday

10:30 am

WEAR PURPLE DAY TOSUPPORT

ALZHEIMER’S

HAPPY HOUR:Fun music w/ JERRY

Sept. 22 Tuesday10:30 am

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NANCY HUBBARD

While talking to Nancy, Iasked some questions to get toknow her better.

• What are your favoritefoods? “Italian, steak (medrare), cookies, vanilla andmint ice cream and alsodark chocolate.”

• What physical activities doyou enjoy? “Dancing,aerobics and walking. Iused to teach aerobics atthe YMCA in the mid ’80s.”

• Hobbies / Likes? “I lovegardening, playing tenniswith my friends, reading,cooking and baking (I cookand bake all the time). Ialso like to watch sports.”

• What games do you enjoy?“I love to play cards andboard games. I play bridge,scrabble, Monopoly.”

• Favorite music? “I likeclassical and country music.I also play piano.”

Welc meNew Residents

EVA PALANIUK

Eva loves todance all the time.

She also enjoysnature, happymusic, crafts,puzzles andcookies.

ELIZABETHHALEY

She likes to becalled LIZ. Sheloves music,travelling,dancing, singing,reminiscing andwatching TV.

FOORMANMUELLER

Foorman likesclassical musicand scenic drives.He’s not verypicky about foodand loves vanillaice cream most ofall. He also likesto watch movies,and relaxation.

WIT & WISDOM:

“If I were given the opportunityto present a gift to the nextgeneration, it would be the abilityfor each individual to learn tolaugh at himself.”

Charles M. Schulz

Trivia

Guess Whose Eyes:

Email your answers togeraldine@crescentoaksmc.com

NewsCommunity

COVID-19 Testing:

The Department of Healthcame to visit our Community onAugust 1 and providedCoronavirus testing for all staffand residents. We had a follow-up test on August 10.

Surprisingly, all the residentswere cooperative and everythingwent well. Let us all continuewearing face coverings, handwashing and sanitizing anddisinfecting surfaces.

Love, comfort, refreshing snacks,fun and good music throughphysical distancing :)

Congratulations!

TRIVIA WINNER:Congratulations to Girlie!The August trivia answers are:Baby #1--ALICEBaby #2--GERALDINE

Helping Our Elderly toBoost Their Immune

System:

• EAT RIGHT- Poor nutritioncan weaken the immunesystem. Make sure to servethem generous portions offruits and vegetables.

• STAY ACTIVE- Physicalactivities can help older adultsstay strong and healthy. Ithelps improve their balanceand reduce stress. Groovymusic and dancing helps toget their attention andencourages them to move andstay active.

• GET THE FLU SHOT- Animportant way to lessen thechances of suffering from theseasonal flu is to make surethey get vaccinated.

• KEEP THEM HYDRATED-As we age, we may lose oursense of thirst, but adequatehydration is also key inboosting immune function.Serve any type of fluid to helpthem stay hydrated likewatermelon, Popsicles andother fruit slush.

• TAKE MULTIVITAMINSlike C and D.

• WASH THEIR HANDSregularly.

• STAY CONNECTED withtheir loved ones (through yourActivity Director).

Crescent Oaks Memory Care

147 Crescent Ave.Sunnyvale, CA 94087(408) 730-4004