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PLACE

STAMP

HERE 1530 Poplar Dr.

Medford, OR 97504

Our mission is to create and

sustain comfortable, caring

environments for those

who depend on us.

Administrative Staff:

Darren Penquit

Executive Director

Missy Kirkland

Community Relations Director

Christina Gonzalez Resident Care Coordinator

Stanley West

Business Office Manager

Carla Kostal Registered Nurse

Margaret Tepovac

Dietary Director

Kim Williams

Maintenance Director

Samantha Hamilton

Activities Director

Farmington Times Medford Farmington Square Newsletter— February 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Five Steps to a Healthy Heart .……….….……P2

White Giants. ……... ……………………………..P3

February Fun Facts ……….. .…………………..P3

Activities Calendar……………………….……....P4

February Highlights .………….……………………..P6

Did you know?………. ...…………………………….P6

Longest Married Couple. .………………….……….P7

Mission & Team……………..………………………...P8

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It’s all coming up hearts this February, but not just in

preparation for Cupid’s arrival. In efforts to raise awareness

about the importance of heart health, February has been

designated National Heart Health Month. Heart disease re-

mains a paramount concern, and leading reason of death,

for people aged 65 years and older, according to the CDC. It

affects 37 percent of men and 26 percent of women 65 and

older. In a national effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks

and strokes in the United States by 2017, the CDC is encour-

aging Americans to make blood pressure control their goal.

Adults of any age should know their blood pressure, and if it

is high focus on controlling their blood pressure through

diet, exercise, and in some cases, medication. We aim to

encourage our staff, families and residents to focus on their

own heart health this month with these five easy steps to a

healthy heart:

1. Visit your doctor – Getting your blood pressure test-

ed and learning what your blood pressure should be

is a great first step to a healthy heart.

2. Stop Harmful Behaviors—Unhealthy eating habits

and smoking are two of the biggest contributors to

heart disease. If you struggle with either of these

behaviors, take steps to reduce or quit.

3. Increase Physical Activity— To improve overall cardi-

ovascular health the American Heart Association

recommends at least 150 minutes per week of mod-

erate exercise. That is about thirty minutes of aero-

bic activity at least five days a week. Not sure you

can give it that much? Something is better than

nothing! Try one of our many exercise classes that

we offer throughout the week, you can find them in

our activity calendar.

4. Improve Diet— A healthful diet of nutrient dense

fruits and vegetables will go a long way in improving

heart health. Maintaining a healthy weight is essen-

tial to heart health. Avoid foods high in sugar and

sodium and increase amounts of vegetables and

fruits to easily improve your diet.

5. Get Good Quality Sleep-- Not getting enough sleep

or getting too much sleep may put you at risk for

heart disease according to researchers at the Center

for Cohort Studies at Kangbuk Samsung Hospital.

Make efforts to get at least six hours of good quality

sleep to help reduce your risks.

Show yourself some love this February by focusing on your

heart health!

Five Steps to a Healthy Heart

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Behind every great man is a great woman, so the say-

ing goes. But these days, it’s Dale who’s the engine

behind Alice’s wheelchair.

The Rockeys are each 99 years old. They met, as kids,

just after the turn of the last century, in the small

town of Hemingford, Nebraska.

“I didn’t pay much attention to him, really.”

Did he pay attention to her? “Not especially,” replied

Dale.

But, by the time high school

rolled around—Dale looking

suave, and Alice the picture of

loveliness—things had changed

a bit.

So, what did they do on their first date?

“Went out on the hill and parked and looked at the

town,” said Alice

“You went and parked on your first date?” Cowan

asked.

“Oh yes!” she laughed.

Alice was a good Catholic girl, so no

kissing—and—telling here. Suffice it to

say that, as soon as Dale turned 18 he

popped the question.

How did he propose? “I asked her if she

had any money!” he laughed.

They were married December 29th,

1933—a Friday to be exact.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were

appearing in their first movie together.

FDR was in his first term as President,

and Prohibition was just winding down.

Cowan asked, “Had Prohibition been

repealed in time for you guys to go buy a bottle of

champagne somewhere?”

“We couldn’t afford that!” she laughed.

“Maybe a bottle of pop!” Dale added.

By 1958 Dale and Alice were already toasting 25 years

together. They were still laughing after 40 years in

1973.

“Pretty good looking couple,” he said, looking at pho-

tos.

They’ve now made it to 81 years, married longer than

any couple they know.

So, is there a secret to how they’ve stayed together so

long?

“Uh huh,” said Alice. “I’ve always let him have my

way!”

It’s such an achievement, the group Worldwide Mar-

riage Encounter crowned the Rockeys the Longest

Married Couple of 2015.

The Rockeys were interviewed by Lee Cowan from CBS News

Longest Married Couple

tions are available at

the entrance and exit

Farmington Square.

Studies show hand

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February Highlights

Every Saturday @ 10:30: Support

group held in living room of Cot-

tage D. Open to the public. Refresh-

ments served.

Feb 2nd Mayra Kain Support Group

@ 3:00: Held in living room of Cot-

tage D. Open to the public. Refresh-

ments served.

Feb 3rd @ 10:30am: Bob Isom on

Piano

Feb 6th @ 10:45am: Louis Faro per-

forms on piano

Feb 13th @ Noon: Valentine’s Day

Luncheon

Feb 18th @ 2:00pm: Tracy Davy

performs on guitar

Feb 10th & Feb 24th @ 4:00pm: Ben

McReynolds plays piano and sings

Hand sanitizer sta-

tions are available at

the entrance and exit

of each cottage at

Farmington Square.

Studies show hand

sanitizer reduces

germs by 99.9%

Did you know?

Join us Saturday, February 13th for

Farmington Square’s Annual

Valentine’s Day Luncheon.

Please call 541-770-9080 to RSVP

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February Fun Facts

It’s Leap Year! Enjoy an extra day added to

this February!

February is National Heart Health Month as

well as Time Management Month and Plant

the Seeds of Greatness Month!

February 1st—Spunky Old Broads Day

February 2nd—Groundhog Day

February 7th—Periodic Table Day

February 8th—Chinese New Year

(Year of the Monkey)

February 14-20th— Random Acts of Kind-

ness Week

February 14th—Valentine’s Day

February 27th—International Polar Bear

Day

February 28th—88th Annual Academy

Awards

You don’t have to live in the arctic to celebrate In-ternational Polar Bear Day on February 27. The po-lar bear is one of nature’s most awesome beasts and is the world’s biggest hunter. Polar bears spend much of their time laying in wait outside holes cut in the ice by ringed seals, who must return to the surface for air every five to 15 minutes. A seal’s sur-vival depends on maintaining its series of “breathing holes.” That seal’s survival instinct equals lunch for the polar bear at some point in the future.

Polar bears are thought to be as smart as some apes, according to research scientist Alison Ames. Their success at hunting seals in such a dynamic en-vironment is a sign of their brain power. Hunting is a learned behavior that reveals their intelligence.

As the arctic warms and ice recedes, polar and brown bear habitats have begun to overlap, and hybrid polar-brown bear offspring have appeared. Dubbed nanulaks by Canadian wildlife officials, the hybrid bears are whitish brown with long claws and a humped back. Offspring of a male polar bear and a female grizzly are called pizzlies; reverse the parent-age and it’s a grolar bear.

White Giants

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Famous

February

Birthdays

February’s birthstone is

the Amethyst and is pur-

ple in color. Amethyst is

thought to bring healing

to the wearer and relieve

anxiety as well as keep

them calm.

Medieval European sol-

diers wore Amethyst

charms as protection in

battle.

Those born in February

are thought to display

the qualities of sincerity

and peace.

Tommy Smothers—

Feb 2nd, 1937

Hank Aaron—

Feb 5th, 1934

Lana Turner—

Feb 8th, 1921

Susan B. Anthony—

Feb 15th, 1820

Steve Jobs—

Feb 24th, 1955

Jackie Gleason -

Feb 26th, 1916

Dinah Shore—

Feb 29th, 1916

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Famous

February

Birthdays

February’s birthstone is

the Amethyst and is pur-

ple in color. Amethyst is

thought to bring healing

to the wearer and relieve

anxiety as well as keep

them calm.

Medieval European sol-

diers wore Amethyst

charms as protection in

battle.

Those born in February

are thought to display

the qualities of sincerity

and peace.

Tommy Smothers—

Feb 2nd, 1937

Hank Aaron—

Feb 5th, 1934

Lana Turner—

Feb 8th, 1921

Susan B. Anthony—

Feb 15th, 1820

Steve Jobs—

Feb 24th, 1955

Jackie Gleason -

Feb 26th, 1916

Dinah Shore—

Feb 29th, 1916

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5

Famous

February

Birthdays

February’s birthstone is

the Amethyst and is pur-

ple in color. Amethyst is

thought to bring healing

to the wearer and relieve

anxiety as well as keep

them calm.

Medieval European sol-

diers wore Amethyst

charms as protection in

battle.

Those born in February

are thought to display

the qualities of sincerity

and peace.

Tommy Smothers—

Feb 2nd, 1937

Hank Aaron—

Feb 5th, 1934

Lana Turner—

Feb 8th, 1921

Susan B. Anthony—

Feb 15th, 1820

Steve Jobs—

Feb 24th, 1955

Jackie Gleason -

Feb 26th, 1916

Dinah Shore—

Feb 29th, 1916