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BELMONT VILLAGE OF GREEN HILLS

NOVEMBER 2017

HOLIDAY TIPS FORCAREGIVERS

As a family caregiver, youalready manage a full plate ofdemands. During the holidays,family gatherings and socialevents can bring addedchallenges. Remember thesetips to help you enjoy merrymoments this season.

Plan ahead. As with mostholiday activities, planningahead to manage errands andanticipate problems can be thebest preventive measure. Takingcare of tasks ahead of time canmake a get-together run moresmoothly and give you a chanceto ask for help.

Prepare visitors. Loved oneswho require care may not beable to participate in theholidays the way they once did.Let family members and friendswho don’t see your loved onefrequently know what to expectand how to make the most oftheir visit.

Adapt celebrations. Celebratewith your loved one within his orher current capabilities. Keep itsimple: Listen to memorablemusic, look at photos from pastholidays or share a favoriteseasonal treat. Don’t forget thatthe season is about joy andlove—not perfection.

Take a timeout. It’s imperative

to make time for yourself torelax and recharge during thebusy season. Consider respitecare services or call in a friendor relative to look after yourloved one for a few hours whileyou do something you enjoy.

Save the

Date

UPCOMING EVENTS11/10 Veterans Day Lunch11/21 Thanksgiving Lunch12/2 Jingle Mingle12/21 Christmas Celebration

LEADERSHIP TEAMTim McConnell

Executive Director(615) 279-9100 ext. 102

[email protected] Woods

Director of Nursing/ResidentServices

(615) 279-9100 ext. [email protected]

Ginger PhilpotCommunity Relations(615) 279-9100 ext. 151

[email protected] Larson

Community Relations(615) 279-9100 ext. 109

[email protected] Layne

Activity Program Coordinator(615) 279-9100 ext. 104

[email protected] Hendrich

Memory Program Coordinator(615) 279-9100 ext. 107

[email protected] FrostChef Manager


Terry WallaceBuilding Engineer


Kimberly ColeHuman Resources Generalist


RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS11/4 Sam F.11/9 Robert B.11/12 Janel H.11/16 Robena R.11/18 Clevagene S.11/22 Tina D.

EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS11/7 Chetika C.11/8 Tim M.11/10 Viakedia L.11/11 LaToya W.11/16 Jammie C.11/17 Kaylin P.11/24 Memecon S.

EMPLOYEEANNIVERSARIES1 year Kelly L.2 years Gene M.5 years Patricia H.5 years Stefanie K.5 years Steven B.9 years David Q.17 years Melissa B.

THE WALK TO ENDALZHEIMER’S

On Saturday, October 14th,Belmont Village employees,families and residentsparticipated in the Walk to EndAlzheimer’s, which is the theworld’s largest event to raiseawareness and funds forAlzheimer’s care, support andresearch. This was an excellentopportunity to come togetherwith fellow Nashville communitymembers to walk in honor of allwho have been affected bydementia, and in showing oursolidarity that we will not giveup the fight to find a cure.Together, we can endAlzheimer’s!

Some of the BV Team Goofs Off duringthe Walk!

Christie & Pietia at the Walk!

The BV Family Ready to WALK!

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS& NEIGHBORHOODNEWS

In the wake of our annualArtist Market, we wanted to takethis opportunity to reflect onwhat the real benefits are whenit comes to the relationshipbetween art therapy andmemory care. Sure, art projectscan pass the time (and in thiscase, raise money for a goodcause) but what is the realPURPOSE?

1) OUTLET FOR EXPRESSION:Art provides a therapeutic outletfor individuals to communicatetheir emotions non-verbally.When words fail, art prevails.According to Dr. Daniel C. Pottswho founded CognitiveDynamics, “Roadblocks to verbalcommunication laid by dementiaare bypassed through theartistic process, and individualscan express themselves throughthe art. Concentration andattention improves, andresidents are often easier to carefor even when the therapyis over.”

2) REDUCE ISOLATION:Cognitive impairment oftentimes can increase one’sinclination to isolate, whether itis due to self consciousness, ordecline in the ability to initiateactivities. By providing aplatform for engagement, artoffers an enticing opportunity toleave one’s room and socialize.

3) REDUCE STRESS &

ANXIETY: Throughout history,art therapy has proven againand again its miraculous abilityto reduce anxiety and promotehealing. By focusing on anenjoyable task at hand, thisoften serves as an outlet forpositivity, bringing one’sattention away from anynegative emotions.

TRANSPORTATIONSCHEDULE

SundayMorning Church Transportation

MondayDoctors’ Appointments

TuesdayDoctors’ AppointmentsBank Day and Outings

WednesdayDoctors’ Appointments

ThursdayPharmacy and Outings

FridayHair Appointments

SaturdayJewish Religious Services and

Grocery Store

Please make all transportationrequests at least

48 hours (or more) in advancewith the Concierge. We will do

our best to accommodatetransportation requests accordingto the above schedule. All requestswill be evaluated based on need

and availability.

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November 2017TH Town Hall 3F 3rd FloorB Bistro Outing

GR Great Room MBALC Learning CenterJK Josephine's Kitchen

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:30 TH *Exercise for Health

10:00 Marketplace Open! Bring your BingoBucks

12:30 GR Silver Sneakers Walking Club1:30 B Whole-Brain Fitness with

Brandise2:00 TH Yoga with Ran3:00 GR Wine & Cheese. Music by Chris

Hatfield6:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Jay Pierce


10:30 Trip: Lunch and Movie2:00 LC Stories of Reflection with

Paxxon3:00 GR Outreach: Knitting Projects4:00 TH Ambassador Club6:30 TH Thursday Night Cinema!


10:30 TH Yoga with Ran10:45 LC Devotions12:30 GR Silver Sneakers Walking

Club2:30 TH Creative Arts: Sip & Paint

with Brandise!6:30 TH BINGO


10:30 B Cranium Crushers: Whole BrainFitness Puzzles

1:00 Shopping at Walmart (back by 3:00pm)2:00 TH Movie Matinee: Me Before You

starring Emilia Clarke(Romance/Drama)

3:30 B Flower Arranging6:30 TH Games

Daylight Saving Time Ends! (SetClocks Back 1 Hour)

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9:30 3F Exercise for Health10:00 TH Morning Prayer Service2:00 Sunday Drive3:00 GR Ice Cream Social4:00 TH Communion Service6:30 TH BINGO


10:30 LC Bible Study w/ Harriet12:30 GR Silver Sneakers Walking Club

1:30 B Whole-Brain Fitness withBrandise

2:00 TH Yoga with Ran3:00 TH Mystery BINGO!4:00 TH Old Fashioned Cards/Games

79:30 TH *Exercise for Health1:30 3F Bridge Club2:00 TH Strength in Movement

with Paxxon2:30 LC Book Club Reading3:00 3F BV Chime Choir with

Carmen6:30 TH BINGO




Brandise2:00 TH Yoga with Ran3:00 GR Wine & Cheese. Music by Yankee

Girl6:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Jay Pierce


10:30 Lunch Outing: Red Lobster2:00 LC Stories of Reflection with

Paxxon2:30 TH Open Studio! Choose

watercolors, acrylic, markers,etc., and GET CREATIVE!

3:00 GR Outreach: Knitting Projects6:30 TH Thursday Night Cinema!


10:30 TH Yoga with Ran10:45 LC Devotions11:30 Veterans Day Luncheon12:30 GR Silver Sneakers Walking Club2:00 TH Creative Arts: Ceramics With

Jude6:30 TH BINGO

Veterans Day 119:30 TH *Exercise for Health

10:30 B Cranium Crushers: WholeBrain Fitness Puzzles

2:00 TH Movie Matinee: AutumnHearts: A New Beginningstarring Susan Sarandon(Military/Drama)


129:30 3F Exercise for Health

10:00 TH Morning Prayer Service3:00 GR Ice Cream Social4:00 TH Communion Service6:30 TH BINGO





149:30 TH *Exercise for Health1:30 3F Bridge Club2:00 TH Strength in Movement

with Paxxon2:30 LC Book Club Reading3:00 3F BV Chime Choir with

Carmen6:30 TH BINGO




Brandise2:00 TH Yoga with Ran3:00 GR Wine & Cheese. Music by Debi

& Neil6:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Jay Pierce


10:30 Lunch Outing: Monell’s2:00 LC Stories of Reflection with






Club2:30 TH Creative Arts: Jewelry

Making with Donna6:30 TH BINGO


10:30 B Cranium Crushers: Whole BrainFitness Puzzles

1:00 Shopping at Walmart (back by 3:00pm)2:00 TH Movie Matinee: An Old Fashioned

Thanksgiving starring Helen Joy(Family/Drama)



10:00 TH Morning Prayer Service2:00 Sunday Drive3:00 GR Ice Cream Social4:00 TH Communion Service6:30 TH BINGO






11:30 JK Family Thanksgiving Lunch1:30 3F Bridge Club2:00 TH Strength in Movement with

Paxxon2:30 LC Book Club Reading3:00 3F BV Chime Choir with Carmen6:30 TH BINGO




Brandise2:00 TH Yoga with Ran3:00 GR Wine & Cheese. Music by Billy

Tarkington6:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Jay Pierce

Thanksgiving 239:30 TH *Exercise for Health2:00 LC Stories of Reflection with






Club2:30 TH Creative Arts: Making

Holiday Wreaths6:30 TH BINGO


10:30 B Cranium Crushers: WholeBrain Fitness Puzzles

2:00 TH Movie Matinee: Going in Stylestarring Morgan Freeman andMichael Caine (Comedy)



10:00 TH Morning Prayer Service3:00 GR Ice Cream Social4:00 TH Communion Service6:30 TH BINGO





289:30 TH *Exercise for Health1:30 3F Bridge Club2:00 TH Special Presentation by Kanai

Mukherjee: I am Hindu...WhatIt Means To Me.

2:30 LC Book Club Reading3:00 3F BV Chime Choir with Carmen6:30 TH BINGO




Brandise2:00 TH Yoga with Ran3:00 GR Wine & Cheese. Music by Mark

Edwards6:30 TH Bible Study with Rev. Jay Pierce


10:30 Lunch Outing: Chuy’s2:00 LC Stories of Reflection with Paxxon2:30 TH Open Studio! Choose


3:00 GR Outreach: Knitting Projects3:00 TH Resident Council Meeting6:30 TH Thursday Night Cinema!

Fun

THANKSGIVINGDINNER NOURISHESYOUR BRAIN

The staple foods of a traditionalThanksgiving dinner will not onlyfeed your holiday appetite, but theirnutrients can also nourish yourbrain. The meal’s centerpiece,turkey contains an amino acid usedto produce dopamine, a chemicalthat improves mental alertness andmemory. The bread crusts oftenused in stuffing are rich inantioxidants, and the side dishcranberries are also packed withthem. Research suggests thatantioxidants stave off brain agingand enhance cognitive function.

3 THINGS YOUNEED TO KNOW

Whether you shop at a farmers’market or grocery store, here are afew tips for buying fall produce:

1) Sweet potatoes. Smaller isbetter. Large sweet potatoes willhave less flavor and fewer nutrients.

2) Brussels sprouts. Look forsmall, firm sprouts with bright greenheads. Smaller heads will have asweeter taste. Sprouts sold on thestem are likely freshest.

3) Winter squash. Choose squashthat are heavy for their size and stillhave the stem attached. The skinshould have a matte finish,not shiny.

FAMILYTHANKSGIVINGLUNCH

We have been so blessed thisyear, and are looking forward tocelebrating Thanksgiving withyou! We will be having ourFamily Thanksgiving Lunch onTuesday, November 21st, from11-1 p.m. Please RSVP with theConcierge. We can’t wait toserve you!

HONORINGVETERANS

Veterans Day on Nov. 11 is afederal holiday that honors allmen and women who haveserved in the U.S. armed forces.Originally called Armistice Day,the day marks the 11th hour ofthe 11th day of the 11th month of1918 when an armistice betweenGermany and the Allies wentinto effect, ending World War I.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

STOP THE STRESS!Stress is any change that

makes a physical, mental, oremotional factor that causesbody or mental tension. Stress isdifferent for every person. Whatone person considers stressful,another person may not. Thesymptoms of stress can disguisethemselves in every aspect ofour day to day lives. Stressaffects the young as well as theyoung at heart.

Many health problems can becaused by stress, but stress canalso make current health issuesworse. Stress can make a personlose sleep (insomnia), causedepression, cause weight gainand also make digestiveproblems worse, causingdiarrhea or constipation. Stresscan appear in the body as painof any kind and even knockdown our immune systemmaking us more susceptible toillness and infections.

Some symptoms of too muchstress may include aches andpains, anxiety, memoryproblems or constant worrying.Emotional responses to stressmay include moodiness, angeror feeling overwhelmed.Behavioral responses to stressmay include sleeping too muchor too little, feeling nervous orjumpy and eating too much or

too little.So what can we do about

our stress?Proper diet and exercise can

help reduce one’s stress. Reducecaffeine intake and increasewater intake. Josephine’sKitchen has a variety of healthyfood options to choose from.Decaffeinated tea and coffee arealways available. Drink alcohol inmoderation. See yourcommunity bulletin boards foran array of exercise programs tohelp you take control of yourstress level.

Interested in trying moresolitary pursuits to manage yourstress? Try counting to yourselffrom 1 to 100. Go for a walk. Youmay try journaling about yourstressors, or read something tomake you laugh. Listening tomusic is a great stress reliever asis meditating.

If at anytime you feel thatyour stress is unbearable, or youfind yourself growing depressed,please contact your doctorimmediately.

PAXXON HEALTHCARE

Clinicians specializing ingeriatrics with the goal of therapy toget you as strong and independent aspossible! For more information, youmay contact the Life EnrichmentCenter.

Physical Therapy, OccupationalTherapy, Speech Therapy

YOGA WITH RAN ISBECOMING QUITEPOPULAR!

Residents have the opportunityto attend yoga classes with a certifiedyoga instructor 3 times per week.Ran is getting rave reviews, andresidents are starting to reap thebenefits of our yoga classes.

VILLAGE SCENE

Shirley working on another puzzle!

Getting creative during Open Studio!

We love ceramics with Jude!

Jane & Tina demonstrate how to usechop sticks at P.F. Chang’s!

Kathleen, Helen, & Jeannette getting intouch with their inner artist!

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