Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 N. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89108 P: 702.648.3425 F: 702.648.1408

M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PM SAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PM SUN 8:00 AM—6:00 PM

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Drive

Henderson, NV 89002 P: 702.368.2273 F: 702.243.2273

M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PM SAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PM

Closed Sundays

www.nevadaseniorservices.org

Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

Newsletter

March 2020

NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES

We will all be Irish on March 17 ! Wear

your favorite green outfit and join the

party. Maybe try a little Irish Jig? Our

chefs will be preparing a delicious

meal of the Irish-American traditional

dish of corned beef & cabbage. ( Did

you know ham is actually the more

common dish in Ireland?) Any basketball lovers out there? We are

also looking forward to March Madness– who is your favorite team?

February 19th we will be celebrating the first day of spring. Time to

clear out the flower beds and think

about what plants, flowers and

veggies we want to start growing.

Time to get outside and enjoy the

glorious spring weather. This month

we will be creating and reading

poetry. We will be exploring

interesting themes to create, share

and inspire! Have a great month...

Highlights from February

Lots of Love in

the air on

Valentine’s Day.

Many thanks to our friends from the

Universal Church who performed skits,

danced with participants & brought gifts.

Every day is Party Day at the Center!

Birthday Corner March Our Monthly Birthday Celebrations are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month

Sign Language and Spanish TH at 10:00 LV and 2:00 HD

YOGA & MOVEMENT Mondays & Saturdays at 10:00

ROCK ‘N’ MY WORKOUT TU, WED & TH

MIND OVER MATTER MOVEMENT MONDAYS & SATURDAYS AT 9:30 AM

CREATIVE DANCE on Tuesdays and Fridays

SUNDAY Matinee Movie Series

ZUMBA on Saturdays

Early Morning Comedy & Word Game Hour M, W, TH

March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Poetry Saturdays 3/7 with our friends from Wynn Las Vegas

Poetry Saturdays 3/28 Call & Response Poems

Flower Thursdays 3/12 “Let’s talk about flowers”

Flower Thursdays 3/19 Spring Trivia

HENDERSON

07 Dawn P.

07 Ruthann L.

14 Ronald J.

17 Rebecca N.

24 Margaret S.

27 Jennie T.

28 Larry Z.

29 Ruth K.

30 Herbert W.

30 Rosaria W.

LAS VEGAS

01 Keith E.

03 Reginald R.

05 Edna E.

23 Rita P.

28 Clemencia B.

31 Dolores S.

GOOD MOOD FOODS: Eat your vegetables ! Veggies such as broccoli and

spinach are good mood foods because of folate's mood-

controlling effect. Also, Iron, found in decent amounts in

leafy greens such as spinach, is involved in many

neurological functions that can help improve mood. A

large study at the University of Sydney School of Public

Health noted that people who ate 3-4 daily servings of

vegetables had a 12 per cent lower risk of stress than

those who ate 0-1 servings daily. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/

news/2017/03/16/some-veggies-each-day-keeps-the-stress-blues-away.html

SPINACH & FETA SOUFFLE Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 375

degrees F. Coat a 2-quart souffle dish or similar deep,

straight-sided casserole dish with cooking spray.

Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, tapping out the excess. Heat

a large skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook,

stirring, just until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a

colander to drain. Squeeze out excess liquid and chop.

Wipe out the pan, add oil and heat over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 2

to 4 minutes. Add the chopped spinach and cook,

stirring, until heated through and quite dry, about 2

minutes. Heat 1 cup milk in a heavy medium saucepan

until steaming. Dissolve cornstarch in the remaining 1/2

cup cold milk in a small bowl. Add to the hot milk and

cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and smooth, 2

to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Add egg yolks, one at a time, whisking until incorporated.

Stir in the reserved spinach mixture, feta, mint (or dill),

1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Beat egg whites in a large

mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed

until foamy. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt;

gradually increase speed to high and beat until stiff

(but not dry) peaks form. Whisk about one-third of

the beaten egg whites into the spinach mixture to

lighten it. Fold the spinach mixture back into the

remaining whites with a rubber spatula. Turn into the

prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake the souffle

until puffed and the top feels firm to the touch, 35 to

40 minutes. Serve immediately. EatingWell Test Kitchen

2 tablespoons dry

breadcrumbs (fine)

8 cups fresh spinach (about 8

ounces, stemmed and washed)

1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

1 onion (medium, finely chopped)

1 clove garlic (finely chopped)

1 1/2 cups low fat milk (divided)

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 large egg yolks

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh

mint (or dill)

1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground

pepper

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Go to: Sign In (top right of page)

“Sign In” if you have already registered an account or

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Click on Inspiring Donation tab at left of page

Search and Choose Nevada Senior Services as your charity of choice

Now your purchases will benefit Nevada Senior Services ! Thanks!

HELP NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES

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It’s SOOOO EASY…

We are pleased to Annie H, Joyce B, James P, & Angela O to the

Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas & Douglas N. to the Adult Day Care Center of

Henderson.

FREE WORKSHOP: DEALING WITH DEMENTIA

March 26, 2020

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

1201 Nevada State Drive

Henderson, NV 89002

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson/Community Room

RSVP to Paige 702-331-5570

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Understanding Dementia

Managing Problem

Behaviors

Handling Stress

Finding Time for You

Hand Washing 101- Catie Chung PhD, RN Touro University

This time of year we notice a lot of sneezing and coughing,

don’t we? Especially when our loved one is older we want to try

and prevent germs from spreading. Believe it or not, the best

way to avoid getting a cold or the flu for you or your loved ones

is for everybody to wash their hands! Yes, sometimes “old

school” habits are the best! Hand washing works best if the

water is a little bit warmer than our body temperature, and we use soap. To

really get all the germs off we are supposed to wash hands for about 20

seconds. Have someone sing the ABCs or Happy Birthday to time the washing!

No need to scrub too hard. Make sure to get the front and back of the hands,

under the nails, and between the fingers. Hand washing is actually better than

using the hand sanitizer, but if you can’t get to a sink hand sanitizer is certainly

better than not doing anything! Stay clean and healthy this flu season !

Let Us fill in the GAP Free Comprehensive Medical Assessments

for older adults 60 years of age and older

Medical Exam for Adult Day Care

Fall Prevention

Memory Loss

Mobility

Current and Past Illnesses

Depression & Emotional Health

Impaired Vision or Hearing

Nutritional Concerns

Medication Review

Home Safety

Caregiver Network and Services

Daily Living Activities

Recent or Impending Life Changes 702-333-1546

On behalf of our entire family of helpful, caring professionals at The Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas

& Henderson, we would like to thank you for continually being an important and appreciated part of our

organization. As we continue to strive to make our Centers a place of caring and fun for all our

participants, always remember our doors are always open to you and your family members’ needs.

Thank you for choosing us!

Dee Dee Woodberry

SOME TIPS FROM YOUR FRIENDLY STAFF:

NURSING UPDATES:

Dolores Maceda is our Lead Nurse. She works at both Centers.

Keep away the flu– Wash your hands, Wash your hands & Wash your hands. Nurses Las Vegas: Dolores, Abigail, Rosie & Genie 702-333-1526

Nurses Henderson: Dolores, Beverly, Bao & Genie 702-888-3480

TAKING CARE FROM YOUR AIDES /FLOOR STAFF:

If loved ones get chilly, you might bring a jacket or sweater (even in warmer

months when the AC is cool). Please write your loved-ones’ name in their

coats, sweaters, jackets, pants, shirts and hats.

LV—Dorothy, Hope, Maria, Byron, Alice, Kha-Shan, Arturo, Anna, Fred, Alex,

Tasha, Helen and Dinah

Henderson—Betty, Eileen, Veniana, Roxanne, Kaylee & Sebrina

CARING WORDS FROM SOCIAL WORK & CASE MANAGEMENT:

Contact us anytime for information and support . Remember we can assist you with respite

care voucher applications through Helping Hands of Vegas Valley and the Alzheimer’s

Association.

Marcy Cherek, LSW, MSW 702-333-1538

Nora Kraidman MS, GCM 702-333-1548 & 702-888-3561 (Henderson- Tues.

or Thursdays)

CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES:

Please watch for letters sent home with loved-ones. These are typically

follow-up requests for bus fees, personal supply needs, etc. Thanks!

Jamie, Maria & Marisela—Las Vegas 702-648-3425

& Maria Henderson 702-368-2273

NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES Caregiver Programs & Groups

Caregiver Support Groups

Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 N. Jones, Las Vegas

1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 am—11:00 am

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Drive, Henderson

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Bereavement Group for Caregivers

2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

Contact Marcy Cherek, LSW, MSW 702-333-1538

Senior Wellness Programs

GAP Geriatric Assessment Program-a free medical assessment program for senior adults 60 years of age and

older. The 2 hour assessment includes memory screening and mood scale, medication review, nutrition review, eye

sight screening, function/fall risk assessment and medical assessment. GAP clinic includes a Geriatric Physician,

Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Nurse. GAP addresses Caregiver concerns and can also provide/renew

adult day care annual physicals. To schedule, Call 702-368-2273 or for detailed information 702-333-1546

Be Well Series are free lunch and learn programs for senior adults 60+ presented throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

There are 3 modules of the Be Well Series covering information on Nutrition, “Chasing the Blues Away” and Sleep.

Each program has a seated activity including yoga, chi kung, laughing yoga, dance, mindfulness and relaxation

techniques. 702-333-1546

Aging Mastery Program This NCOA program is designed to empower older adults to make and maintain small but

impactful changes in their lives. The ten classes, facilitated by experts in their field, explore navigating longer lives,

physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advanced

planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement. 702-333-1546

CARE2PREPARE A FREE Educational Series for Older Adults & Family Caregivers.

Henderson Multigenerational Center

250 S. Green Valley Parkway Henderson, NV 89012

March 13 “Care Maps”

April 10 “Understanding Your Care Options”

*You may register for one or all programs

Contact Paige Wilson 702-331-5570 pwilson@nevadaseniorservices.org

NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES Care Partner Institute: 702-364-2273

Toll free 844-850-5113

ccrc@nevadaseniorservices.org

FREE PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS:

RCI REACH A program with one-on-one coaching and support for individuals

who care for someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Facilitated with a

social worker.

Skills 2 Care A program with occupational therapy strategies for individuals

who care for someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Care Consultation Telephone support for ALL caregivers across the lifespan

Caring for You, Caring for Me A ten-hour workshop with professional and family caregivers working together

to reduce barriers and improve the caregiving experience

Care Transitions Supports adults with memory loss and their caregivers for care transitions from hospital

to home.

ONE

STOP

ACCESS

NEVADA CARE CONNECTION RESOURCE CENTER

A free program providing one-on-one decision support for older adults,

caregivers and individuals with

disabilities

Call 702-364-2273 or Toll Free 844-850-5113

Services Include:

Advocacy

Benefits Counseling

Care Planning

Access to Services

Medicare Savings &

Extra Help with

prescriptions

SNAP food program

Ramp Home Safety Modifications For senior adults 60+ grab bars, threshold ramps, raised toilet

seats, tub modifications, etc. 702-538-8743.

Respite Care & Support Services In home respite services 702-333-1599

Care Partner Institute

HENDERSON

Mondays

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

* Call to set up an

appointment

Many Thanks to our Generous Donors and Supporters:

ish List:

Items we ALWAYS NEED:

Bingo gift items

Art Supplies—acrylic paint, brushes, colored paper, markers, canvas boards, Mod

Podge, etc.

Decaf coffee

Incontinence items

Baby dolls– Washable stuffed animals

Gift cards—Grocery, Michaels Craft Store, 99¢ only Stores, Amazon, etc.

Want to Volunteer? Office, Outreach Programs, Newsletter, Fundraising, etc. Call Ellen 702-333-1546

Nevada Senior Services is an equal opportunity

provider and operates with the support of Nevada

ADSD and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.