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HYE DOUNA Publication of the Armenian Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Emerson, NJ

July/Aug/Sept 2011

The 2011 ANRC Executive Staff(details on page 6)


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Congratulations

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Andrew Torigian

The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits on three spacious acres

nestled in wooded, suburban Emerson, Bergen County, NJ.

Our Address is:

Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center70 Main Street, Emerson NJ 07630

Phone: 201.261.6662 Fax: 201.261.5509

You are invited to call and make an appointment to discuss the individual needs of your

loved one.

Directions:

By Bus: Port Authority: Bus #165 to Emerson

By Car: Exit #165 on Garden State Parkway. Right turn onto Oradell Ave. Left turn onto

Kinderkamack Rd. Turn right onto Main St. Follow contours of road. Home on left.

From GWB: Take Route 4 to Kinderkamack Rd. Right turn onto Main St. Follow contours of

road. Home on left.

Board of Trustees

ANDREW TORIGIAN

President of the Home and

Chairman of the

Board of Trustees

TED TAKVORIAN, Esq.

Vice President

PETER BONJUKLIAN

Treasurer

JOHN VANISKHIAN

Assistant Treasurer

KHOREN NALBANDIAN, RPH

Recording Secretary

ANNETTE TAMALIAN-ALMONDCorresponding Secretary

H. CRAIG FROONJIAN, DMD

Ombudsman

SONIA MARDINIAN, RPH

NABIL J. NOURI

NORA ZABEL TOSSOUNIAN, MD

Board Members

GREG TOUFAYAN

Alternate Board Member

MATTHEW RUSSO, LNHA

Administrator

JAN MRANI, M.D.

Medical Director

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Editorial Board

Andrew Torigian

Chief Editor

Louisa Janbazian

Editor

Matthew Russo

Advisor

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The Presidents Message

Iwould like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the ofcers ofThe Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) listed tothe left of this column. Each of these individuals was unanimously

elected to his or her position and together they make a wonderful, co-operative team.

I also wish to congratulate the newly elected and re-elected mem-bers of the ANRC Board of Trustees, Ted Takvorian, Esq., Nora Tos-sounian, M.D., and Sonia Mardinian, R.Ph. Welcome again to all ofyou.

This is, in addition, the appropriate time to thank our variousCommittee Chairs for the outstanding jobs they have been doing and Iextend my personal thanks and congratulations to Greg Toufayan (Con-

struction Committee), John Vanishkian, (Real Estate), Peter Bonjuklian (Finance Committee), TedTakvorian, Esq. (Legal Committee), Annette Tamalian-Almond (Personnel Committee),Craig Froonjian, D.M.D, (Ombudsman), Khoren Nalbandian, R.Ph., (Fundraising), Bill Nouri, So-nia Mardinian, R.Ph., and Nora Tossounian, M.D, (Home Care).

Let me also take this opportunity to thank all the members of the ANRC who were present at ourannual meeting. It was a remarkable event with good news coming from all those who made theirreports. We hope to see you again next year with even better news.

The care provided at the ANRC not only helps our patients recuperate and function more inde-pendently, but also makes certain they know best how to take care of their personal health needs. Ourpatients are cared for during their stay by a nursing staff that is second to none. Under the dedicatedleadership of Matt Russo, the ANRCs Administrator, our nurses are able to devote themselves to thewell being of each and every patient and do all they can to make them feel at home. Indispensibleto this effort is the Director of Nursing Shakeh Bautista,RN and our Patient Coordinator Maggy

Petrosian,RN who keep all our RNs, LPNs, CNAs well informed and up to date.Our nursing service is one of the reasons our ANRC once again maintained its four-star rating

after a surprise inspection by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services last month. With plansfor the Homes new building underway, the ANRC will further expand its ability to be the best facil-ity of its kind in Bergen County and greater New Jersey. We thank all our Members, Friends, andSupporters who have given their constant support and encouragement, and I would like to extendspecial thanks to the Friends of the Armenian Home (FAH) for their tireless work and assistance.The ladies of the FAH have always been there for the Home and we are more grateful to them thanwords can convey.q


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From the Administrators Desk

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Matthew L. Russo, LNHA,Administrator

Our quest for township approval to our amendedsite plan began to unfold before the EmersonLand and Uses Board this past quarter on July

21st and September 1st. While neighbors objectionswere being voiced aloud intermittently to deterprogress, it was the Armenians who were once againbeing attacked for their advancement.

Gripes from neighbors about increased trafc, noiseand additional storm water damage to area homes wereeasy to come by. However, one complaint in particularthat evening occurred numerous times, stirring my

emotions and fortifying my convictions: Quite a few ofthe grumblers cried out, They havent paid taxes!

When township residents rebuked us by holleringthis battle cry, I felt that our nineFounding Mothers were beingmaligned. Our founders had littlewhen this home originated butwe grew over the years, caringfor thousands within this commu-nity, with noble, self-sacricingdedication. Many times over, itwas done without pay back then,

and still occurs to this very day. Now, our 68 years ofcharitable service was being narrow-mindedly dimin-ished.

The protests are not based against Armenian eth-nicity or religion this time around, but similarities doexist between this battle, the past of our home and

They Havent Paid Taxes!

the Armenian history. As amedical facility, we too canbe viewed as intellectuals tosome degree; its apparent.Highly educated physicians,nurses and therapists, aswell as other accomplishedprofessionals up to and in-cluding our Board Members,are routinely here. Addition-ally, negative propaganda

has been vented with false and misleading claimsthrough a small local newspaper. Public opposition isbeing rallied and the Armenian way is being viewed as

a threat to the welfare of manyonce more. Ultimately, the se-lect group of people would liketo eradicate the problem. Doesthis sound familiar to you?Thankfully for us and unfortu-

nately for them, the rule of lawand order will prevail this time.Support for our cause has been

recognized by the renewed prevailing legitimacy of ouroperation, as well as the potential for improved com-munity services and the character of the people behindour history. The matter of Armenians and taxes paidshould not be used as a means for criticism. Converse-ly, it should hold a rallying point for us all. q

ANRC Elects Four New Members at the Annual Meeting

Our founders had little

when this home originated

but we grew over the years,

caring for thousands within this

community, with noble, self-

sacrificing dedication.

LLast month at their annual meeting, the Armenian Nursingand Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) members elected NoraTossounian, MD; Sona Mardinian, RPh; Greg Toufayan;and Bill Nouri to the ANRC Board of Trustees. Theybring good experience from their various disciplines tothe Board. At the annual meeting, plans were disclosedon the new building that will replace the current 95 yearold structure. A very good team has been formed to carryout these objectives. q


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Health


As reported in the last edion of the Hye Doun, the Armenian Nursing & Reha-

bilitaon Center is parcipang in the Alzheimers Associaons Walk to End

Alzheimers being held at Van Saun Park on Sunday, October 21, 2011. With

the help of our sta, family members, and members of the community, we have raised

$680 towards our $1,000.00 goal! We are always looking for more people to parcipate

in the walk to help us reach our goal. If you are interested in walking with us please

visit our designated team website at www.2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/paramus/anrc

and click on join our team. There is no cost to sign up but a donaon of any amount

is encouraged. If you have any quesons, contact me at (201) 261-6662. Come join us for a walk in the park to

help this wonderful cause!q

Come Walk With Us! Come Walk With Us!

Beth Aymar, MSW, LSW

Join the ANRC team and walk to fight Alzheimers

What: Alzheimers Association Walk to End Alzheimers

When: October 23, 2011 from 9 am 12 pm

Where: Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ

Lets work together to put an end to this devastating disease that is affecting

millions, including many of our residents!

To donate or join please visit:www.2011walktoendalz.kintera.org/paramus/anrc

GET MOVING!


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HYE DOUN | July/Aug/Sept 2011

While summer ishere and we arespending a large

amount of time outdoors,we must always be mindfulof one important key to ourhealth: Drink more water.Having a sip or two at thewater fountain doesnt cutit. Each individual is different, but doctors oftenrecommend the eight by eight rule of drinkingeight 8-ounce glasses of water each day tomaintain or achieve optimal health.

Drinking two 8-ounce glasses before everymeal can help dieters shed pounds, likely becausethe water provides a feeling of being full. Eatingfoods high in water includes fruits, vegetables,soups and shakes that help ll the stomach andtake longer to absorb than drier foods.

Drinking water helps the skin remain elastic,giving it a more youthful appearance. Hydrationhelps your system remove toxins, stay regular,digest food, maintain proper body chemistry andtemperature as well as helping to prevent highcholesterol. In short, water keeps you alive andkicking.

Pain can be a sign that youre not getting enough

water, too. This is due to the uids not lubricatingyour joints well enough to keep them bending andturning smoothly. Drinking H2O before, during andafter exercise can also stave off fatigue.

When moms tell sick children to lie downand get lots of fluids, they know what theyretalking about. Staying hydrated strengthens theimmune system, reduces the risk of infectionsand even helps protect against heart attacks.So drink up! q

Healthy HydrationDrink Water to Keep Your Body Going

Maggy Petrosian, RN, Patient Care Coordinator

Health

Received with Thanks

Donations to the Armenian Home

Mr. Charles Babikian

Montclair Beach Club, Inc.Total $ 325.00

In Memory of Seran KazaianMr. & Mrs. John Damergy

Mr. & Mrs. Robert DamerjianMr. & Mrs. James Dowling

Mr. Richard FarishianMs. Victoria Farishian

Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis Fenarjian, Jr.Ms. Arleen Hintlian

Mr. & Mrs. Donald KafaanDr. & Mrs. Melven Silverman

Mr. & Mrs. Michael SoaMr. & Mrs. Christian Wymbs

Ms. Eva YazidjianTotal $ 825.00

In Memory of Berge TalanianMr. & Mrs. Christian Kasparian

Total $ 500.00

In Memory of Alice Nazarian

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur BoyajianMr. & Mrs. Jerry CicchelliMr. & Mrs. James Haddad

Ms. Andrea HalejianMr. & Mrs. Gregory Postian

Total $ 210.00


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Activities Corner


On the most beautiful, picture-perfect day after arainy week, our Hye Doun hosted Farmer EricMart and the Traveling Quiver Farm Animal Show

on Friday, August 12th. Taking place under a shady treeon the lawn of the home, the interaction between theresidents, guests and employees was amazing. Animals

small and large were available for the residents to seeand pet. The farm brought a variety of farm animalsincluding baby chicks, bunnies and goats as well as adonkey, one turkey and one sheep. Guinea pigs couldbe found, and a few ducks frolicked in a makeshift duckpond. A hen, as well as some roosters played alongand a piglet spent most of the visit rooting in the dirt. Alittle golden rabbit was cuddled by resident Helen Taylor.The love she showed was truly heartwarming. She evenasked me to please give her a picture that I had taken,so she could keep it in her room. There was anotherinteraction with a special gobbler turkey. Our PatientCare Coordinator, Maggy Petrosian, held a conversation

in Armenian with farmer Eric, giving way to many laughsand smiles.

Funding for the Farm Show was provided by theFriends of the Armenian Home (FAH) and residentBarbara Boothbys son-in-law, Michael Soa. Mr. Soadonated his time and talent to create greeting cardsavailable at the Home for purchase. Proceeds fromthe greeting cards are directed to fund Activity programfunctions for the benet of our Homes residents. Mr.Soa is also responsible for taking many of the picturesof the farm show viewed in this edition! Thanks to themembers of the FAH and Michael Soa, a memorable

day was made. q

Sandy Cortelyou, Director of ActivitiesandLinda Amerkanian, FAH Member

Quiver FarmTraveling AnimalShow

L to R: Linda Amerkanian, Bertha Vaniskhian & Maggy

Petrosian.

Chef Alan Fass petting a black baby goat.

L to R: Resident Helen Taylor holding a golden coloredrabbit and Rose Costanzo.

Standing L to R: Faye Yu, MDS Coordinator; RosannPellegrino, Human Resources; Shakeh Bautista, Directorof Nursing; Jill Kerrs, Business Ofce Manager; HowardTorossian, Physical Plant Manager - HT StatewideMaintenance; Sandy Cortelyou, Director of Activities;Matthew L. Russo, Administrator; Ahmad Jamal, Directorof Rehabilitation; Lisa King, Nursing Services/MDS;Alan Fass, Director of Dietary Services; Donna Stellatos,Reception; Beth Aymar, Director of Social Services;Maggy Petrosian, Patient Care Coordinator.

Cont. from cover:


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Miriam Khatchadurian and Kenneth Buchner look on.L to R: Miriam Khatchadurian, Kenneth Buchner, AnneHoydicz, Elizabeth Ufholz, Alma Sallustro, Jerry Belmonte,

Gregory Chuzhin.

Jerry Belmonte. Miss Piggy.

(background) Anna Illipronti, Helen Taylor, Rose Costanzo,(foreground) Zepure Mardekian, Rose Ghelibolian.

L to R: Rose Costanzo, Rose White, Zivart Bohossian,Zepure Mardekian. Tom the Turkey stands in the

foreground.

Photos courtesy of Michael Sofia


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Father Daniel and the St. Nersess Seminary Youth Group visited our home on multiple occasions

this summer. Prayers followed by singing, as well as sharing lunch and private time with our

residents, is always deeply appreciated! We gladly thank Father Daniel and the youth group for

their years of faithful support!

In The Kitchen

Broccoli, carrots, corn, lettuce, peppers, potatoes,and tomatoesall healthy vegetableswereeach eaten by at least half of Americans at least oncea week in the past month. Thats one of the ndingsfrom a recent nationally representative survey by theConsumer Reports National Research Center. Thevegetables Americans eat leastartichokes, bok choy,eggplant, parsnips, swiss chard, turnips or rutabagas,and othersalso have a wealth of nutrients.

Artichokes

Especially high in ber, folate, and vitamin K, they are agood source of magnesium and vitamin C as well. Theyare a smart option for pregnant women or those tryingto become pregnant, and for older adults concernedabout blood pressure and blood sugar.

Bok choy

An excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, they arealso a good source of calcium, folate, and potassium.Especially good choice for children and pregnant ormenopausal women.

Alan Fass, Director of Dietary Services

Brussels sprouts

An excellent source of folate andvitamins A, C, and K, as well asa good source of ber, iron, andpotassium. They are a greatchoice for children and pregnantwomen.

Mustard greens

An excellent source of folate and vitamins A, C, andK, as well as a good source of calcium and ber. Theyare another good choice for children and pregnant ormenopausal women.

Swiss chard

One cup cooked has more iron, magnesium, potassium,and vitamin E than any vegetable listed above. Again,it is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K and agood source of calcium, ber, and vitamin E. Its nutrientsare key for growth and immune system support.q


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HYE DOUN | July/Aug/Sept 2011

On Friday, August 12, 2011, the most

beautiful, picture-perfect day of a rainy

week, the Hye Doun hosted the Travelling

Quiver Farm Animal Show with Farmer Eric Mart. It

took place on the lawn of the ANRC. Animals small

and large were available for the residents to see and

pet. The interaction between the residents, guests

and employees was amazing. A little golden rabbit

was cuddled by resident Helen Taylor. The love she

showed was truly heartwarming. She even askedme to please give her a picture that I had taken so

she could keep it in her room. There was another

interaction with a special gobbler turkey. Maggy

Petrosian, our R.N., had a conversation back and

forth in Armenian and English with him. It was a

riot and everyone was smiling to see this. FAH was

Friends of the Armenian Home

Linda Amerkanian

delighted to provide funding for this memorable day

and hopes we can do it again soon.

Friends of the Armenian Home will be hosting

Autumn Luncheon on the Hudson on Wednesday,

September 21, 2011, with cocktails starting at

11:30 am and lunch being served at 12:30 pm.

We will have Heather Zwain, Fashion Editor of

201 Magazine, Bobbie Brown Cosmetics, fashion/

dcor vendors, a Chinese Auction and an interlude

of music by cellist Elizabeth Kalfayan during thecocktail hour. It will be an afternoon to remember.

The donation is $75.00 per person. For further

information kindly call Alice Philibosian at 201/242-

0777 or Marilyn Bedigian at 201/664-2320. Your

generosity is always appreciated with donations.

Please make checks payable to FAH.q

Picture Perfect Days After a Rainy Week


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On June 14th the Friends of Grace from

the Korean Community Center inEnglewood visited the home once again toconduct dance rituals and song rituals for ourresidents. The songs were only conducted forkings and queens of times past in Korea. The

group was founded on the belief that ensuringgood health and independence later in liferelies on the efforts of all generations. Wekindly thank the Friends of Grace for theiryears of support.q

Back in his prime, our resident Kenneth Buchner was a member of The Blue Chip Chorus of Bergen County.

His son, David Buchner, assumed his fathers posion along the years and brought the group to the

home. Kenneth (seated, photo right) wasted no me and jumped right back in with the group performing

alongside.

On June 15th three residents from the home visited the Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun Park

Paramus, NJ. Our zoo trips become a staple for our residents many mes throughout the ye

op L to R: Katie Chupak, Genovena

atos; Bottom L to R: Tom Trainor, Jackaribian, and Rose Bedrosian.

Activities volunteer Genovena Matos, Jack

Karibian, and Act. Asst. Katie Chupak.

Rose Bedrosian and Thomas Tr

Friends Of GraceFrom The Korean Community Center, Englewood, NJ


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ANRC residentMildred

DeFrancisco was

seen holding hergreat grandson,Greyson Michael

Piccaretta, (8mos.) this past

June!

On July 4th, Petty Officer James Cava visitedthe home for Independence Day to singpatriotic songs and salute our veterans andsaluted all the different branches of themilitary! We thank him for his service to our

country and his patriotic spirit displayed toour residents!

Our Activities Department planned a lunchout at the Ridge Diner in Park Ridge, NewJersey, on July 13th. Pictured from left to rightaround the table are Zavart Bohossian, Roxy

Krikorian, Cathy Haffler, Rose White, and ourActivities Director Sandy Cortelyou.

On July 4th, Life Source Hospice visited the home andpresented Army Veteran and ANRC resident GilbertGerard with the US Flag. This flag is certified to have

officially flown above the US capitol in Washington D.C.

on March 21, 2011.


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Armenian Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center, Inc.70 Main Street

Emerson, NJ 07630

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ANRC Board Members: Standing left to right: Craig Froonjian,DMD (Ombudsman);NoTossounian,MD;Matt Russo,LNHA (Administrator); Sona Mardinian,RPh; Greg ToufayaSitting left to right: Khoren Nalbandian,RPh (Recording Secretary); John Vanishkian(Assistant Treasurer); Ted Takvorian,Esq. (Vice President); Andy Torigian (Presidentand Chairman of the Board); Peter Bonjuklian(Treasurer); Annette Tamalian Almond(Corresponding Secretary). Missing from Photo, Nabil Nouri.

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