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

Oct./Nov./Dec. 2008

Hye Doun

ANRC Wishes you the Gift of Love,the Blessings of Hope and the Peace of His Love

at Christmas and Always!


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Planning For The Future

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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 Center

70 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

VATCHE BAGHDIKIAN

Vice President

DAVID ROWAN

Treasurer

BERGE TALANIAN

Assistant Treasurer

KHOREN NALBADIAN

Recording Secretary

ANNETTE TAMALIAN-ALMOND

Corresponding Secretary

H. CRAIG FROONJIAN, DMD

TED TAKVORIAN, Esq.

JOHN VANISKHIANBoard Members

MATTHEW RUSSO, LNHA

Administrator

JAN MRANI, M.D.Medical Director

Hye Doun

Editorial Board

Andrew Torigian

Chief Editor

Louisa Janbazian

Editor

Matthew Russo

Advisor

Howard Torossian

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The Presidents Message

We, the members of the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilita-

tion Center (ANRC), are always concerned on how we can

improve on the state of our residents at the ANRC. For

the last 2 years, we have been planning the possibility of having

a new facility for them. As a result, we have hired an architect, an

engineering rm, and an attorney to work with us to bring our vision

to a reality. We have consulted together and now have a plan that can

be presented to you, our supporters.

After many meetings with the Emerson mayor, the zoning ofcer and the Planning

Board of Emerson, we received preliminary approval to build a 154 bed nursing andrehabilitation center next to our current building. This will be a state-of-the-art nursing

home, including using solar energy for the Home. The old building will be demol-

ished.

We are starting a fundraising drive that will give us an incentive to go forward. The

projected cost of the new center is 12 million dollars. Our goal is to raise at least half

the necessary amount and borrow the remainder. We have a positive cash ow at the

ANRC and will be able to carry a mortgage comfortably.

We need assistance from all of you. Perhaps some of you have experience in build-

ing, architecture, engineering or fundraising. If so, we would ask you to come forward

and help us brainstorm on the best way to proceed with this wonderful project for our

residents. This home is for all our Armenians in the community and it is essential we

all do our best to make it a success.

A wonderful way to give thanks to our elders is to support them with this beautiful

new efcient, state-of-the-art nursing and rehabilitation center.q


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From the Administrators Desk

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Matthew L. Russo, LNHA Administrator

Politics, Politics, Politics!

Iam writing this column onElection Day and the thoughtof electing a new president

for our country has turned intoa feeling of that of the SuperBowl! Everyone has a side,and everyone is rooting for agood fair game. With thoughts

of our new President elect hours away, I thought itwould be a good idea to provide you the readers,

of where the candidates stand on long-term careissues.

Prior to this election 78% of voters believed thecandidates should have put long-term care nearthe top of their healthcare platforms, and 83% ofthose voters said that candidates positions onlong-term care will affect their vote. But there hasbeen little from both party this past year to makeheadlines. Neither party has a detailed plan andneither platform offers much. Broad declarationshave been made but specics have been hard to

come by.

At this point, the long-term care community hasbeen clamoring for any sort of dialogue. Theclock is ticking on Medicaid, long-term careslargest payment source. Health care reform anddiscussing a new payment system are also thetop issues for long-term care providers.

On the whole Republicans look at market-orientedsolutions and Democrats look at governmentprograms. This has been the hallmark of the

Democratic and GOP solutions of the past. Butwe are in a new world and the old solutions arentholding up any longer. Whoever does becomepresident, they will certainly have to assessprivate and government programs.

Obamas Plans

The Democratic party platform has spoken aboutclosing the doughnut hole of the Medicare PartD prescription drug program. The hole represents

the gap in coverage between $2,250 and $5,100in costs in which seniors must pay for their drugssolely on their own. Those seniors who live at homeand are on newer more expensive medicationscan run up a $2,000 bill by mid-year. These folksare often out of luck by summertime and have tofoot the bill the rest of the year until the $5,100threshold is met. An overhaul to this programdefect will help alleviate senior prescription drugcosts.

The Democrats also mention a need for long-term care nance reform and it marked the rst

time a Democratic platform has mentioned long-term care, according to the American Associationof Homes and Service for the Aging (AAHSA).

McCains message

McCain has moved upon the need to move awayfrom institutional care. He has expressed supporfor a program to allow seniors to receive a monthly

stipend to spend as they see t, whether it be hiringworkers or purchasing care-related services andgoods. His campaign primarily spoke of nding

new ways to allow seniors to stay in their homesyet his specics were very vague.

Among the agreements

Both candidates have a desire to expand accessto the uninsured. The question is how to payfor it. If nding funding means cutting Medicare

long-term care could pay the price for expanding

healthcare coverage to the uninsured. For oubusiness right now, the payer mix allows us tostay open.

Whoever does become our next President hewill be in ofce when the rst baby boomer turns

65 in 2011. It is worth keeping in mind that thenext presidents ideas are only one part of theequation. How Congress votes and how they gealong next year and the years that lie ahead, wilbe equally if not more important.q


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Christmas Memories


Received with Thanks the followingdonations for the ANRC

Ken Darian

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Boyajian

in Memory of Rose Rowan

Rose Najarian

In Memory of Elizabeth Najarian

Total $125.00

Resident John Johnson

Emerson Girl Scouts at ANRC


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Health Care

Sandy Cortelyou, ADC, Director of Activities

Armenian Christmas

It is frequently asked why Armenians do not celebrate Christmas on December 25thwith the rest of the Christian World. The division of celebrating this day came inthe fourth century. Prior to the fourth century all Christians celebrated Christmas on

January 6th.

It was when the Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity that he wanted

to rid the Roman Empire of pagan feasts. According to Catholic sources the date waschanged to December 25th to override a pagan feast. In order to subdue this pagan

practice the ofcial date of Christmas became December 25th and January 6th became known at the

Epiphany. The Armenian Church not being a satellite of the Roman Church was not affected by the

change.

On January 5th at sunset all Armenians attend church service. This is followed at home by a

seafood dinner. Each family member puts their shoes outside the door hoping for gifts. These gifts are

left by the Wise Men in remembrance of the Nativity. Of course this day means more food. Lamb is

typically the food of choice in Armenia and the Middle East while in America more often Turkey.q

Last year, the Substance

Abuse & Mental Health Ser-vice Administration estimatedthat substance abuse by olderadults will increase from approxi-mately 1.7 million in 2001 to 4.4million by 2020. This projectionis the result of many contribut-ing factors. One of those con-

tributing factors is that one-third of older adults begindrinking after the age of 60 in an attempt to deal withproblems that accompany aging. Another factor is the

aging Baby Boomer population.A diagnosis of substance abuse is particularly com-

plex

In older adults due to numerous factors that con-tribute to limited treatment. Denial of substance abuse,compounded by a lack of awareness and new age-re-lated discrimination, often leads to a function of gettingolder rather than looking for another underlying cause.

Aging involves learning to cope with losses. Forolder adults with substance abuse issues, recovery

Aging & Alcohol AbuseCarol Somerville, LCSW

Correction in the Hye Doun

July/Aug./Sept. 2008 Issue

Page 10, in the obituary of Ed Bolsetzian, he isshown, not with his wife, but with his sister, AnnZarookian. Page 11 in the group photo, Edsmother is 7th from the left, and his wife, Eliza-beths mother is 2nd from the right.

needs learning to grieve without substances to easethe pain.

If you, or someone you care about, is having dif-culty coping with the day-to-day stresses of aging andhave turned to substances to assist you, there is helpfor you. Professionals are available to assist in navigating the path needed to return to a healthier copingprocess.

At the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Centeplease stop in to talk with me regarding your problemor that of a loved one. I am available to assist you aany time and all conversations will be condential. q


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Osteoporosis

UPCOMINGEVENTS

Babita Tiwari, Occupational Therapist

Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones

become thin and porous. As a result of this

fractures can occur. Osteoporosis means

porous bone. It is a disease of progressive bone

loss associated with an increased risk of fractures.

Fractures are more common in women than in men.

There are three major sites for fracture: the hip, the

spine, and the wrist.

One of the most common fractures is a hip fracture.

A hip fracture is usually a fracture of the thigh bone

or femur. It requires immediate medical attention and

patients are usually in the hospital for one to threeweeks.

The bones of the spine (vertebrae) are often the

rst to show signs of osteoporosis. The vertebrae may

become thin and weak and ultimately fracture. The

pain associated with spinal fracture has two phases.

The acute phase is extreme and lasts about six weeks.

The osteoporosis victim with vertebral compression

fractures has to contend with deformity, disability, and

stress from the disease. If you nd you are somewhat

at risk to develop the disease, consider visiting your

doctor.Certain weight bearing exercises helps to increase

bone mass. For example, the more you stand, walk

and keep active, the better it is for your bones. The

bones form in relationship to the stress put upon them.

For example, when you lie down, your bones are not

weight bearing (or stressed) so they will not be getting

stronger. Standing is better than lying down and

walking is better than standing.

Low intensity exercises such as slow walking,

slow stretching, or gentle arm and leg swings arerecommended also.

Be Cautious About Your Activities

1. Dont stand or walk for such long periods that you

begin to hurt or feel pain in your joints.

2. Its better to stand, walk or sit for short frequent

periods.

3. Start your standing or walking program or gentle

stretching exercises for short periods and build up

December 4th

Happy Birthday Bingo!

Special prizes

December 12th

Residents Christmas Party

Perhaps a special visitor from the North Pole?

December 25th

Christmas Day

December 31st

New Years Eve Party

Live Entertainment and fabulous food!

January 1st

New Years Day

New Years Day celebration @ 2:30 p.m.

January 6th

Armenian Christmas Celebration

Prayer, food, and joy!

January 14th

National Pizza Week

Pizza Party for residents

your endurance.

4. If an increase in activity starts to hurt, return to an

easier level and stay there two or three weeks; then

try the more difcult level again.

5. If pain begins with your program and persists for

an hour after you have stopped the activity, contact

your doctor or therapist.

6. Pre-plan your standing or walking activities. For

example, do not walk further than you can safely

return.

Most important! Enjoy being more active and

feeling stronger in your muscles and bones!q

Health Care



Activities

In late summer, residents from the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center went to Van Saun

Park in Paramus, New Jersey, for Bergen Countys Senior Picnic sponsored by the Bergen Coun-ty Board of Chosen Freeholders. Many events, food and fun were witnessed and attended by resi-dents John Johnson, Lenore Nafash, Sona Doudoukjian, Rose Ghelibolian, Alice Aginian, MiriamKhatchadourian, Rose Elizarian, and Mary Doughty. A special thank you from the home is given to

Alice and Steve Hortian for their volunteer work during this event!

The home was visited by students in September

from the St. Nerses Seminary to visit with the

residents. We are extremely fortunate for the

gracious works by Father Stepanos Doudoukjian

and his students. Thank you for the happiness yo

bring to our home!


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Friends Of The Armenian Home - FAH

Armine Norian & Linda Amerkanian

The 10th Fashion Show and Luncheon to benetthe Armenian Home and Rehabilitation Center,(ANRC), Emerson, NJ was held at Neiman

Marcus, Paramus, NJ on September 17, 2008. Thisevent has become much anticipated and well supportedby the Armenian community. The proceeds from theevent will, once again, benet our Hye Doun. The

generosity of individuals that attended as well as thosethat made generous contributions is greatly appreciated.The support of the surrounding community has madea substantial impact on what the FAH (Friends of the

Armenian Home) Organization has been able to provideto the Home and its residents.

The Fashion Show was again an eclectic mixtureof designers that provided a spectrum of colors for

FAH Neiman Marcus Fashion Show& Luncheon


L to R: Anita Temiz, Elbiz Baghdikian, MaryAnne Bonjuklian, Talene Tchorbajian, Aline Kassabian, LucieBandazian, Alice Philibosian, Marilyn Bedigian, Ann Takvorian, Eliz Tossounian and Zivart Balikjian.(Seated) L to R: Bertha Vaniskhian, Armine Pechdimaldji, Karen Nargizian and Linda Amerkanian.(Missing from Picture) Lily Anne Babigian, Grace Bedrosian, Seta Boudoughian, Nancy Burdman, DianeDroste, Ida Gueyikian, Sandra Hekemian, Ica Kouyoumdjian, Verkine Marashian and Armine Norian.

the fall season. The drawings were held for both theFashion Show rafe which this year was an assortment

of gift certicates to various stores, restaurants and

entertainment venues, as well as the Super Rafe which

had four signicant prizes. The following individuals

won in those categories. The rst prize was a Carzou

Litho won by Mr. Andrew Torigian, the second prize aTufenkian Armenian Hand Knotted Caucasian Rugwon by Mrs. Lucie Dabagian, third prize, a Blue Topazand Diamond ring, won by Mrs. Helen Mesropian andthe fourth prize, a Sharp HDTV, won by Mrs. Elbiz

Baghdikian.The support and dedication from the FAH Organizationand the extended community will soon see therealization of a new Armenian Home. q



The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the formative

stages of fundraising to receive monetary donations that will be

used for our new building project. While weve accomplished a

great deal, there is much left to be done! If you would like to contribute

to the ANRCs expansion project please mail your donation through the

envelope provided in this newsletter.

Please make your donation payable to:

The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

*Note New Building Project in memo section of your check.

The ANRC is at a financial crossroads this year

and we critically need your generous giving to sustainthe important work weve begun.

All contributions are tax deductible!

All contributions received in excess of $5,000 will be prominently

displayed in an area designated for benefactors in the new building. To

have your name etched into the history of our home we are offering the

following areas of the new building for dedication:

Front Lobby: $500,000Dining Hall: $250,000

Rehabilitation Gym: $250,000


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