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to our ECC Family!Jessica Pulliam 8/1

Patricia A. Pelot 8/1 Stephanie Westerhoff 8/1 Melissa Cox 8/2 Ashley Probus 8/3 Jazzmyne Griggs 8/4 Lindsey Homan 8/5 Jaleesa Wilson 8/8 Yolanda Ware 8/9 Ebony Bynum 8/9 Nicole Thomas 8/13 Zinnia Nelson 8/14 Lesaunia Richardson 8/15 Lynette Strickland 8/15Catherine Chapman 8/16 Gretchen A. Delph 8/18 LaFonda Robinson 8/19 Gary Batty 8/19 Christina Doege 8/21 Latrice Washington 8/21 Jermiah Coleman 8/23 Sharon Tabor 8/23 Jessica Allison 8/25 Georgette Anderson 8/26 Sharon Robinson 8/28 Kristina Herrera 8/28 Thomas Williams 8/29 Antonia Gardner 8/29

Jacqueline Bright 8/3 Joyce E. Vasquez 8/5 Jermaine Holmes 8/5 Keith McKinney 8/8 Corinna Marschke-Bilyeu 8/9 Omoruyi Ogbebor 8/10 Sara Hubbard 8/11 Charles H. Spivey 8/12 Robert Ferguson 8/13 Madeline J. Pasiewicz 8/13 Bartonia Geater 8/14 Deon Jackson 8/17 Tirso Ayala 8/17 Tommy Mcmichael 8/18 Ezell Jones 8/21 Tishara R. Woodard 8/23 Annette Sloan 8/25 Karl Durdin 8/27 Susan L. Martin 8/28 Gregory K. Collins 8/29 Bre’Anna L. Leslie 8/29 Rolanda Stephens 8/30 Shay McCuller 8/30

Kelly M. Chmielewski 8/7 Ronieca L. Russell 8/10 Ciara D. Snow 8/10 Yolanda M. Roland 8/11 Lakisha Hampton 8/19 Jeffrey Francis 8/22 Desiree A. Degroot 8/23 Sheiliaicia Brown 8/27 Marie Amaning 8/27 Kamaria Royster 8/28 Tina M. Summers 8/29 Dorris D. Dixon 8/29 Amelia G. Fuentes 8/29 Robbin Walker 8/30

Carol A. Russell 8/1 Melissa Cox 8/2 Arielle D. Morris 8/2 Brian Cabell 8/3 Lisa M. Loughridge 8/9 Shevonne H. Ford 8/11 Ronnie F. Davis 8/15 LaTasha M. Hardin 8/16 David W. Green 8/17 Anna A. Lassalle 8/17 Julietta J. Smith 8/20 Donnavon M. Simmons 8/20 Jennifer Basden 8/21 Treshanda Y. Mabon 8/22 Emily A. Bailey 8/23 Carla K. Reibly 8/23 Zharia S. Scott 8/26 Orlando V. Hatton 8/26 Davita J. Ward 8/27 Jenna N. Robbins 8/28 Rachel D. Brown 8/29

Laura Coyle 8/2 Tiffany N. Johnson 8/2 Bobbi Nailon 8/2 Tamika L. Humphries 8/3 Ricky Newman 8/5 Rhonda Barajas 8/11 Patrice Vinson 8/13 Sylvia Watson 8/13 Bridget Morgan-jones 8/16 Minnie Wilson 8/17 Aja M. Davis 8/23 Linda Overall 8/28 Dominica Carter 8/28 Dara Jones 8/28

Zhovan Castillo 8/1 Aleshia T. Fields 8/5 Jocelyn U. Cobb 8/9 Haqikah J. Payton 8/11 Miciah Cannon 8/11 Patrice C. Vinson 8/13 Raven O. Gray 8/14 Tiffinie Grier 8/16 Ayesha S. Johnson 8/19 Priscilla Curiel 8/19 Lamina A. Abayomi 8/22 Clarion M. George 8/22 Marquita S. Brim 8/26 Rosa A. Carvajal 8/30

Daniel Robledo 8/1 William Bhavana Lal 8/6 Bunyadi Fatima 8/14 Kimberly Waller 8/15 Amisha D. Jefferson 8/18 Maria E. Vaca Gonzales 8/22Jowanna Manning 8/28 Angelina Proa 8/28

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A U G U S T · I S S U E 8 · V O L U M E 4

Welcome to the August Newsletter. Pick up any newspaper, listen to any new cast and you hear or read about the crisis of health care. As I have done in the past with any dramatic change to the landscape of health care, today I will review the proposed Senate’s plan to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare. This is not a Democrat or Republican issue for any of us it is about CARE for the people in our States. So whether you are politically RED, BLUE or PURPLE, these changes will affect you or someone you know. From AARP: “Senate leadership unveiled its version of a replacement for the ACA, producing a bill that would allow insurers to charge older Americans extra for coverage while reducing subsidies and slashing Medicaid, which provides health care to 1 in 5 Americans.The sweeping Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 also would allow states to waive important consumer protections including essential health benefits. This would allow insurance companies to no longer offer or drastically increase the cost of the coverage people need and depend on, particularly those with preexisting conditions. At the same time, the Senate bill would give billions of dollars in tax breaks to the health industry and wealthy individualsThe Senate bill would restructure the Medicaid program, which provides health care coverage for 74 million poor and low-income adults, children, pregnant women and people with disabilities. Medicaid also pays for long-term care services and supports, including home- and community-based care, and covers two-thirds of the care for people living in nursing homes. The bill would phase out the additional federal funding for 31 states and Washington, D.C., receive to expand their Medicaid populations. This phase out would leave States with huge deficits to pay for this CARE.” From the AMA: “Medicine has long operated under the precept of Primum non nocere, or ‘first, do no harm.’ The draft legislation violates that standard on many levels,” American Medical Association CEO James Madara wrote to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). The physicians’ lobbying organization cites numerous problems with the Senate bill, starting with its likely effect of causing many millions of currently insured Americans to lose their health coverage and be unable to afford medical treatments.The bill also would permit states to make sweeping changes to insurance market rules, which would allow insurance companies to offer very skimpy plans that don’t come with a basic set of guaranteed benefits and that could exclude treatments and medicines for people with high-cost ailments.” From Insurance Companies in a shared letter to the Senate: Premiums will skyrocket for preexisting conditions. They warn middle-class families would be exposed to skyrocketing premiums.So what do we do? Where do we go from here? Read, educate yourself on the choices. Follow the lead of organizations that you trust. I have presented here the AMA and AARP but thousands have weighed in on these plan changes. Obviously, because of the proposed Medicaid program cuts and the devastation this plan would cause to Nursing Homes and our residents, most groups in our field of health care oppose this plan. Take Action Call your Senators:Indiana Senator Todd Young: (202) 224-5623 Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly: (202) 224-4814 Illinois Senator Richard Durbin: (202) 224- 2152Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth: (202) 224-2854

Let’s get busy! Best Regards,

Best regards,Ron NunziatoCEO, Extended Care Clinical ConsultingTwitter: @extendedcarellc

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Arlene R. Oshimokun 8/1 Jami Shear 8/13 Jessica A. Virgin 8/15 Armida Barraza 8/18 Shaniya I. Mars 8/18 Amber L. Smith 8/19 Osaze E. Enorense 8/23 Denise L. Whelton 8/25 Michael L. Stoudt 8/26 Jamie A. Girote 8/29 Tyler J. Burgess 8/29 Kimberly A. Cross 8/30 Randi L. Kuhn 8/31

Tiffany Sherman 8/2 Kourtney Blackmon 8/2 Michelle Rondez 8/12 LaWanda F. Turner 8/14 Sharon Wright 8/15 Nancy Roman 8/15 Kisha Young 8/15 Sheena Sanders 8/16 India Browner 8/23 Janet Tucker 8/23 Wendy Diaz 8/25 Jose L. Ortiz 8/28 Brittany R. Taylor 8/31

Ramoncito Natividad 8/1 Judith Curgian 8/5 Ashley A. Schiyer 8/7 Kimberly Love 8/10 Yolanda Roland 8/11 Michelle Tran 8/12 Kionnie L. Bussey 8/13 Elizabeth A. Milner 8/14 Annette Williams 8/19 Shakita A. Anderson 8/22 Demetrius Franklin 8/23 Ashley Borgman 8/25

Sandra Pittman 8/5 III Cecil Stovall 8/12 Rosetta M. Richardson 8/14 Treniece S. Gandy 8/15 Kayla A. Myrick 8/16 Patricia A. Mufwene 8/20 Monica Haynes 8/21 Arissa T. Shelby 8/24 Aletha L. Sanders 8/26 Yvette M. Anderson 8/26 Jeremy Key 8/29 Tonya L. White 8/29

Tonia Armstrong 8/3 Samantha Carter 8/3 Bridget B. Jones 8/3 Kimberly Taylor 8/4 Timothy Polito 8/5 Mary L. Stooksbury 8/11 Maryanne Maish 8/13 Suzanne Ajdinovich 8/17 Annette Thomas 8/17 Ollie Casey 8/17 Tamieka Ayanechi 8/18 Terri Dreiling 8/18 Chloe Preshon 8/19 John Jenkins 8/20 Jennifer M. Bjorklund 8/21 Manali S. Bhatt 8/22Laura Ignas 8/22 Bernice Besse 8/26

Chante Jones 8/1 Diana R. Sanders 8/3 Marylou S. Cleff 8/8 Jasmine C. Vaughn 8/9 Jessica A. Poland 8/10 Chyarra S. Arnold 8/10 Vesna Stankovic 8/13 Andrea Loya 8/21 Shelby Weaver 8/22 Andra G. Mitchell 8/23 Jennifer R. Garner 8/25

Terrence S. Morgan 8/3 Marie M. Mendes 8/3 Anita James 8/3 Jason Freeman 8/3 Farah Qureshi 8/4 Latasha Howard 8/5 Tanisha Collins 8/6 Soulin Alfaro 8/9 Adrienne D. Banks 8/11 Charlotte Manyitabot 8/14 Phyllis A. Duffner 8/18 Vinita Noel 8/21 Teresita A. Jocson 8/23Ratasha Martin 8/29

Herrera Rosa Gonzalez D. Carole Severin 8/2 Jacqueline Smith 8/5 Arthur Bell 8/6 Cody Prince 8/11 Elizabeth Milner 8/14 Liza Talley 8/20 Sharon Leidolf 8/22 Porsche Byrd 8/22 Donna Smith 8/24 Kimberly Field 8/26 Jacqueline M. Zolla 8/28 Patricia Mayer 8/28

Samentha Spates 8/1 Erika N. Caradine 8/4 Antoinette C. Parker 8/7Mindy Pierce 8/10 Earsh R. Peden 8/13 Wanda Sanchez 8/16 LaParish M. Wilson 8/25 Kaylon Austin 8/25 Felicia S. Johnson 8/26 Kimberly Dedic 8/29 Nina M. Thompson 8/30 Judy Reno 8/31

Howard Ballard 8/2 Ruiter Diane De 8/3 Jasmine Hobbs 8/3 MaryBeth Kwiatkowski-Soukup 8/5 Sharon L. Brazil 8/5 Kizzie Tyms 8/8 Mary R. Stucker 8/9Nicolette Bryles 8/11 Triesha Jackson 8/16 Sharon McBride 8/17 Shamari Peden 8/18 Talica Piper 8/24 Hattie Blakemore 8/27 Erica Hynes 8/27 Nicole Hampton 8/27 Amber Thomas 8/28 Lakresha Williams 8/30 Tiiesha Johnson 8/30 Darius Briggs 8/31

David Reichl 8/4 Georgetta Sisson 8/6 Mitchell C. Patrick 8/6 Daniel A. Mensah 8/9Marilyn Arroyo 8/10 Kolawole O. Adedokun 8/12 Angelina Whaley 8/14 Sandra C. Knox 8/14 Stephanie A. Crane 8/15 Olalekan J. Oguntoba 8/15 Sharon B. Adams 8/18 Hosea McGee 8/19 Malcolm M. Jackson 8/22 Cynthia Williams 8/26 Donald Lee 8/27 LaVerne Taylor 8/27 Adebola Saliu 8/28 Risa Cagnoni-Baez 8/29 Renee Bedgood 8/30

Dana Berger 8/1 Kim C. Severson 8/5 Mariano Salinas 8/12 Christa L. Hupke 8/13 Michael Giddens 8/18 Russell Carrel 8/18 Mark Steinberg 8/20 Alan Gilbert 8/24 Jacqueline D. Kuhn 8/25 Martin J. Ryan 8/28

Welcome to Summer!

Estates of Hyde Park recently welcomed Michael Brown as their new Administrator. Michael has been in the healthcare industry for well over ten years and has worked in both supportive living and skilled nursing settings. His vast experience from both settings have allowed him to gain a wealth of knowledge in the healthcare industry and develop a better understanding of the importance of providing quality care to individuals in need. In his spare time, Michael enjoys being with his family and keeping physically fit. We wish Michael all the best in his new role!

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“Liz, you will be missed…”On May 30th, 2017, our beloved nurse, Elizabeth Kyler passed away peacefully in her sleep. For over 25 years Elizabeth has had a successful career as a nurse. Ms. Kyler devoted herself to Briar Place for the last 12. She will forever be remembered for her kindness, consideration and compassion to help others.

Welcome Arthur Please help us provide Arthur Coon a warm welcome as our new MDS Coordinator. Arthur has spent the last few years working in long term care and has joined the team as our new MDS Coordinator. Arthur has extensive clinical knowledge from working in long term care and is excited to transition his knowledge to the MDS world. We are

confident that Arthur will excel in the role and shine in his new position.

Best Wishes On Your New and Exciting Adventure We at Briar Place would like to thank Cynthia Misius for her hard work at Briar as she moves on to a new and exciting chapter in her life. Cindy retired from Briar in

June. Cindy has spent 12 years at Briar in the MDS Coordinator position all while focus-ing on providing quality care to our residents. Cindy will be enjoying her retirement with her family and grandson. Cindy will be great-ly missed and remembered by our staff and residents fondly. Don’t be surprised if we see Cindy around still though, Cindy is always willing to help and doesn’t want to stay away from the Briar Family.

After working at Grasmere Place for 26 years, both residents and staffs were sad to see Mary Goines retire. As we are always saying that Grasmere has a way of getting into your blood. When we’re in need of a nurse to fill-in, Mary comes in to help out, without a moment of hesitation. She works with all doctors and as always is an advocate for the residents. We are thankful for her stepping up and helping us out and hope to keep her here, for the foreseeable future. Thank You, Mary Goines

Rocking out for a Cure Fundraiser!Sebos Nursing and Rehab kicked off their “Rocking out for a Cure” fundraiser benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, the Greater Indiana Chapter! Stephanie Arevalo, Development Specialist of the Alzheimer’s Association expressed her gratitude for Sebos and their continued support in the community. Our Rocking Chair winner happened to be one of our own memory care residents who has been a resident at Sebos the past 2 years!

Also in the photo is her Granddaughter who will be showcasing our chairs on her front porch where her and her grandma had spent many of days together. Sebos Nursing and Rehab looks forward to continued partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association as we will be preparing for the

upcoming 2017 Walk. Thank you to all of those who participated in our fundraiser in our efforts to find a CURE!

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Letter of ThanksFrom a Family!