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4600 Bowling Boulevard • Louisville, KY 40207 • Phone 502-721-7500 • Fax 502-896-8224
Belmont Village of St. Matthews
January 2016
Our TeamTed Burfict
Executive Director(502) 721-7500 ext. 102
Bev DeYoungDir. of Resident Care Services
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Kathryn RayActivity Programming Coord.
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Samantha DavisMemory Programming Coord.
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Steve RossChef Manager
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Sharon OwensCommunity Relations
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Sheri AshCommunity Relations
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Armando MarinBuilding Engineer
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Lorenda DavisHuman Resources Generalist
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
January 2016! Happy NewYears to everyone! It seems like weblinked for a second and all of asudden here we are— 2016! I amexcited about the year and what itholds for all of us... hopefullyprosperity, wealth, and goodhealth are at the top of the list!
I know how generous each ofyou are with both your time andyour resources, and I would like topersonally thank all of thefamilies and residents on behalf ofour management team and hourlystaff for being so generous ingiving to the Employee HolidayFund. Your generosity enabled ourstaff to create great memories anda wonderful holiday for theirfamilies during the holidays in areally difficult time in our country.Giving always feels wonderful—and our staff was so grateful thatyou helped them provide for theirfamilies. Thanks a hundredtimes over!
It’s GOAL setting time! Aftereating all of the scrumptiousholiday food and treats sinceNovember - it’s time to come backdown to earth (and reality) andrealign our priorities to get our
bodies back in line. We can doit—we just need a littleencouragement (as well as abuddy to work out with) for thosemoments we don’t feel somotivated. Pick your favorite workout location and let’s get started!Speaking of working out...Belmont Village offers a “MindBody Awareness” (MBA) to helpus achieve the goals that we set forourselves. It’s a research-basedprogram designed to maintainbrain health and long-termwellness in senior residents.Studies have indicated that acombination of specially designedactivities that engage mind, body,and spirit contribute to a healthybrain and overall well being.
Our MBA program uses aholistic approach that includesactivities and lifestyles choices infour areas of daily activity: mentalfitness, physical exercise, andnutrition, spiritual and creativethinking. The program is availableto all residents, and is offered as aClub to build the interest andcommitment of residents injoining the program andexperiencing a fun, interactive wayto meet mental and physicalfitness goals. Don’t get so wrappedup in the many sporting events ontelevision and around the city thatyou forget to make time to workout. ...continued on page two
Resident JanuaryBirthdays
1/1 Barbara Held1/5 John Herndon1/9 Janice Hilton1/11 Kitty Stephens1/14 Sherill Halcomb1/15 Helen Cantrell1/15 Clarice Pollock1/19 Mary Jane Schmidt1/22 Mildred Hensley1/26 Dorothy Hill1/27 Jean Bivens
January Staff Birthdays1/7 Renee Smith1/11 Bev DeYoung1/23 Shy Singano1/30 Thelma Mathis
WOW!
January StaffAnniversaries
13 years Vickie Sutton4 years Valarie McNeary2 years Rael Kuria
Congratulations to our WaitStaff member Vickie Suttonwho celebrates 13 years here.
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January 18th is Martin LutherKing Jr. Day and there will bemany celebrations around the cityin honor of this great man. OurActivity Program Coordinatoralways has something specialplanned as well to recognize thesespecial dates— please watch yourcalendar and save the day.
As the New Year moves into theupcoming months, I look forwardto speaking with and developingrelationships with each of you.Stay warm and let’s enjoy thesewinter months with anticipationof the spring breezes ahead!
Ted Burfict Executive Director
Many cultures havesuperstitions. We’ve learned not towalk under a ladder, to avoidopen umbrellas indoors, and toshake salt over our shoulder in theevent of a spill.
Far be it from us to risk startingthe new year off badly! Chef Steveand his crew will prepare all the“Lucky Foods” we eat to ensure aprosperous and happy new year.
On January 1, 2016 our NewYears Luncheon from 11:00 -1:00 p.m. will feature black eyedpeas, corned beef, green cabbage.Let’s not tempt fate! And enjoy adelicious luncheon in themeantime!
Your St. Matthews Management Team: (Bottom right to left) Ted, Kathryn,Armando, Lorenda (top right to left) Sheri, Bev, Steve, Sharon and Samantha.
Each year we find variousorganizations to help during theholidays.This year we chose Louisville MetroAnimal Shelter. Since 1963, thisShelter has housed over 10,000 petsannually, providing physical care,housing, love, and hopefully foreverfamily homes.Residents, family members, and staffdonated an “overflowing” amountof goodies for our furry friends!Jessica Montgomery, Director ofMetro Animal Shelter, attended ourHoliday Open House and spoke to usabout their new shelter and hopesfor providing care for moreadoptable pets. She, and Bella ourCommunity Dog, gave a huge“Thank You” to all for their donations!
Jessica Montgomery, DirectorLouisville Metro Animal Shelter
Still Looking!We are STILL looking for a
pianist to volunteer at BelmontVillage so our talented group ofresident singers can practice andput on concerts.
Music is typically oldies, bigband, and musicals.
This would involve practicemaybe once a week or every other,and a quarterly concert.
If you could help us pleasecontact Kathryn Ray at 721-7500.
Humor and HealthJanuary’s winter doldrums
paired with the post-holiday bluescan start to wear on a person.Perhaps that’s why Global BellyLaugh Day is celebrated eachJan. 24.
What’s so great about laughter?To begin with, it’s a great way tobond with other people whileimproving your own mood. Themore you laugh, the more resilientyou are to negative events.Laughter is great for your health,too. It burns calories and raisesthe heart rate, like a mildworkout.
A good laugh also releasestension and stress and increasesyour immunity andinfection-fighting antibodies.
So start laughing!
Employee of MonthDeborah Fanukle
Deborah Fanukle and herfamily moved to Kentucky fromLagos, Nigeria over seven yearsago. She said she moved to theUnited States for a better life andeducation for her children.
Deborah said that it is ablessing to work at BelmontVillage for three years; this job isa source of joy because of herco-workers and wonderfulresidents that are sweet to herduring her shift. They always puta smile on her face.
Deborah starts working fromthe time she gets report to theend of her shift. She is a thirdshift PAL and can always befound working hard. She is avery quiet and humble personwho enjoys what she does.
She is a great example of anoutstanding employee whoalways puts her BEST effortforward every minute of hershift. Congrats, Deborah, onbeing selected Employee of theMonth. She wins a $100 giftcard and the prized Employee ofthe Month Parking Spot!
January 2016GR Great Room 1st Floor Healthy LivingTH Town Hall 2nd Floor MBA Adult LearningL Library 2nd Floor Spiritual LivingB BistroJK Josephine's Kitchen
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayBe Sure to Join Our Walk-a-thon Watch for New Book Club Forming Belmont’s Snow Ball January 20 Mercy the Wonder Dog Visits Each
WednesdayNew Year's Day 110:30 L Catholic Communion11:00 New Years Day Dinner - all
your LUCKY foods2:00 TH New Years Day Winter
Bingo6:30 TH Bingo
29:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
39:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Guitarist Marie Augustine
Performs6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise6:30 TH First of Month
Communion Service
410:00 TH Fitness Fun10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and
10 in 602:00 TH Winter Watercolors Class &
Ky. Wines3:15 TH Jeopardy - Win a Prize!6:30 TH Bingo
510:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Out to Dollar Tree
2:00 TH Helping Hands: Louisville’sHomeless Population
3:00 GR Singer Jeanie Ash Performs6:30 Play Dominos6:30 B Bridge Games
Epiphany 610:00 TH Morning Stretches10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn1:00 Silver Bullets Out Bowling2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Guest Guitarist Chris Performs3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers6:30 TH Bingo
710:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 L Bible Study: Following the
words of Jesus2:00 TH 2016 Wellness Initiatives3:00 TH Creative Crafting: Beaded
Snowflakes & Snowy Pineconesfor our Snow Ball
6:30 Cards & Dominos aroundCommunity
Elvis’s Birthday 89:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with BigStretching
10:30 L Catholic Communion3:00 TH Fried Peanutbutter
Sandwiches & The King3:00 TH Marketplace Opens6:30 TH Bingo
99:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 GR Fireside Chat & Hot Coco6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
Golden Globes 109:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Corn Hole Tournament6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
1110:00 Out to Target10:00 TH Fitness Fun10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and 10 in
602:30 TH Victorian High Tea with Kathryn3:30 TH Winter Spelling Bee w/Steve5:00 GR Super Music by Katie6:30 TH Bingo
1210:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis10:30 TH Learning About Flowers with
Kathryn2:00 TH Helping Hands: Louisville’s
Homeless Population3:00 TH Watercolor Class 2 & Ky.
Wines6:30 B Bridge Games6:30 Play Dominos
1310:00 TH Morning Stretches10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn1:00 Silver Bullets Out Bowling2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers6:30 TH Bingo
1410:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 To St. Matthews Library
2:00 TH 2016 Wellness Initiatives3:00 TH Creative Beading: Pearls,
Pearls, Pearls6:30 Cards & Dominos around
Community
159:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with Big Stretching10:30 L Catholic Communion2:30 TH Belmont Culinarians Tasting3:00 TH Marketplace Opens3:15 TH Lecture: Best Winter Vacations &
Hotels with over the topamenities
4:00 L Shabbat6:30 TH Bingo
169:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 GR Pianist Nancy Porter
Entertains6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
179:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Play Minute To Win It6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1810:00 Out to Walmart10:00 TH Fitness Fun10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and
10 in 602:30 TH Wii Bowling3:15 TH Martin Luther King
Program6:30 TH Bingo
1910:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Consignment Shopping2:00 TH Classic Hollywood Couples -
can you guess?3:00 TH Healthy Eating with Chef
Steve & Bon Appetit6:30 Play Dominos6:30 B Bridge Games
Winter Ball 2010:00 Out to Kroger10:00 TH Morning Stretches10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers4:30 JK Winter Ball Supper & Live
Music6:30 TH Bingo
2110:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 TH Bible Study: Following the
words of Jesus2:00 TH Art Class: Paintings of furry
friends from Animal Shelter3:00 TH Movie & Popcorn6:30 Cards & Dominos around
Community
229:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with BigStretching
10:30 L Catholic Communion3:00 TH Marketplace Opens3:00 TH Poetry Pictures
w/Kathryn6:30 TH Bingo
239:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 GR Fireside Chat & Hot coco6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
249:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Corn Hole Tournament6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
319:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR 3:00 Pianist Nancy Porter Entertains6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
Tu B’Shevat at Sundown 2510:00 TH Fitness Fun10:00 Out to Target10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and
10 in 602:30 TH Dance Class3:30 TH Geography Bee: Win a
Prize!6:30 TH Bingo
2610:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis2:00 TH Resident Council2:45 GR Louisville Library
Bookmobile Visits3:00 TH The Art of Stained Glass6:30 B Bridge Games6:30 Play Dominos
2710:00 TH Morning Stretches10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn11:30 Out to Lunch Bunch: Marie’s Choice
2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers
with new resident welcome6:30 TH Bingo
2810:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 TH Bible Study: Following the
words of Jesus2:00 TH Taking care of our feathered
friends: Orange bird feeders3:00 TH Movie & Popcorn6:30 Cards & Dominos around
Community
299:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with Big Stretching10:30 L Catholic Communion11:30 Birthday Luncheon
3:00 TH Marketplace Opens3:00 Hot Topics: America’s Borders6:30 TH Bingo
309:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 Fireside chat & hot coco6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
January 2016GR Great Room 1st Floor Healthy LivingTH Town Hall 2nd Floor MBA Adult LearningL Library 2nd Floor Spiritual LivingB BistroJK Josephine's Kitchen
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayBe Sure to Join Our Walk-a-thon Watch for New Book Club Forming Belmont’s Snow Ball January 20 Mercy the Wonder Dog Visits Each
WednesdayNew Year's Day 110:30 L Catholic Communion11:00 New Years Day Dinner - all
your LUCKY foods2:00 TH New Years Day Winter
Bingo6:30 TH Bingo
29:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
39:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Guitarist Marie Augustine
Performs6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise6:30 TH First of Month
Communion Service
410:00 TH Fitness Fun10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and
10 in 602:00 TH Winter Watercolors Class &
Ky. Wines3:15 TH Jeopardy - Win a Prize!6:30 TH Bingo
510:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Out to Dollar Tree
2:00 TH Helping Hands: Louisville’sHomeless Population
3:00 GR Singer Jeanie Ash Performs6:30 Play Dominos6:30 B Bridge Games
Epiphany 610:00 TH Morning Stretches10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn1:00 Silver Bullets Out Bowling2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Guest Guitarist Chris Performs3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers6:30 TH Bingo
710:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 L Bible Study: Following the
words of Jesus2:00 TH 2016 Wellness Initiatives3:00 TH Creative Crafting: Beaded
Snowflakes & Snowy Pineconesfor our Snow Ball
6:30 Cards & Dominos aroundCommunity
Elvis’s Birthday 89:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with BigStretching
10:30 L Catholic Communion3:00 TH Fried Peanutbutter
Sandwiches & The King3:00 TH Marketplace Opens6:30 TH Bingo
99:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 GR Fireside Chat & Hot Coco6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
Golden Globes 109:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Corn Hole Tournament6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
1110:00 Out to Target10:00 TH Fitness Fun10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and 10 in
602:30 TH Victorian High Tea with Kathryn3:30 TH Winter Spelling Bee w/Steve5:00 GR Super Music by Katie6:30 TH Bingo
1210:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis10:30 TH Learning About Flowers with
Kathryn2:00 TH Helping Hands: Louisville’s
Homeless Population3:00 TH Watercolor Class 2 & Ky.
Wines6:30 B Bridge Games6:30 Play Dominos
1310:00 TH Morning Stretches10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn1:00 Silver Bullets Out Bowling2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers6:30 TH Bingo
1410:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 To St. Matthews Library
2:00 TH 2016 Wellness Initiatives3:00 TH Creative Beading: Pearls,
Pearls, Pearls6:30 Cards & Dominos around
Community
159:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with Big Stretching10:30 L Catholic Communion2:30 TH Belmont Culinarians Tasting3:00 TH Marketplace Opens3:15 TH Lecture: Best Winter Vacations &
Hotels with over the topamenities
4:00 L Shabbat6:30 TH Bingo
169:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 GR Pianist Nancy Porter
Entertains6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
179:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Play Minute To Win It6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1810:00 Out to Walmart10:00 TH Fitness Fun10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and
10 in 602:30 TH Wii Bowling3:15 TH Martin Luther King
Program6:30 TH Bingo
1910:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis10:30 Consignment Shopping2:00 TH Classic Hollywood Couples -
can you guess?3:00 TH Healthy Eating with Chef
Steve & Bon Appetit6:30 Play Dominos6:30 B Bridge Games
Winter Ball 2010:00 Out to Kroger10:00 TH Morning Stretches10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers4:30 JK Winter Ball Supper & Live
Music6:30 TH Bingo
2110:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 TH Bible Study: Following the
words of Jesus2:00 TH Art Class: Paintings of furry
friends from Animal Shelter3:00 TH Movie & Popcorn6:30 Cards & Dominos around
Community
229:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with BigStretching
10:30 L Catholic Communion3:00 TH Marketplace Opens3:00 TH Poetry Pictures
w/Kathryn6:30 TH Bingo
239:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 GR Fireside Chat & Hot coco6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
249:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR Corn Hole Tournament6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
319:00 Morning Church Transportation1:30 Scenic or Historic Drive3:00 GR 3:00 Pianist Nancy Porter Entertains6:30 TH Nondenominational
Worship & Praise
Tu B’Shevat at Sundown 2510:00 TH Fitness Fun10:00 Out to Target10:30 Mind Matters - It’s Puzzling and
10 in 602:30 TH Dance Class3:30 TH Geography Bee: Win a
Prize!6:30 TH Bingo
2610:00 TH Exercise for Arthritis2:00 TH Resident Council2:45 GR Louisville Library
Bookmobile Visits3:00 TH The Art of Stained Glass6:30 B Bridge Games6:30 Play Dominos
2710:00 TH Morning Stretches10:00 Out to Kroger10:30 TH Engaging Your Brain
w/Kathryn11:30 Out to Lunch Bunch: Marie’s Choice
2:00 L Catholic Rosary3:00 GR Happy Hour Wine & Appetizers
with new resident welcome6:30 TH Bingo
2810:00 TH Exercise to the Oldies10:30 TH Bible Study: Following the
words of Jesus2:00 TH Taking care of our feathered
friends: Orange bird feeders3:00 TH Movie & Popcorn6:30 Cards & Dominos around
Community
299:30 Bank Runs
10:00 TH Exercise with Big Stretching10:30 L Catholic Communion11:30 Birthday Luncheon
3:00 TH Marketplace Opens3:00 Hot Topics: America’s Borders6:30 TH Bingo
309:30 To Synagogue
10:00 TH Play Bunco11:00 GR Card Ministry w/Joyce1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 Fireside chat & hot coco6:30 TH Marie’s Saturday Night
Classic Movie
Planning to exercise more oreat fewer sweets in the NewYear? If so, you’re taking part ina tradition that stretches backthousands of years.
Ancient people over 6,000years ago practiced the fine art ofNew Year’s resolutions.
Today New Year’s resolutionsmay be falling out of favor. ACBS News poll in 2013 foundthat 68 percent of Americansdon’t make New Year’sresolutions. Two years ago, thatnumber was 58 percent. Peopleunder the age of 30 were morelikely than older folks to makeresolutions — but only abouthalf of resolution-makers keeptheir promises.
The six most commonresolutions? Quit smoking,getting fit and losing weight,stop drinking, enjoying lifemore, getting out of debt andfinally spending more time withfamily.
Do any of those resonate withyou? If so, what are YOUR oddsfor seeing them through theyear? What is it that motivatesthose that DO stay with theirgoals? Something internal? Achange in attitude? Anawakening? A newdetermination?
Whatever it is, surely we canadhere to even the gentlest ofgoals - kindness and compassionto others - that would have themost impact to not onlyourselves but the world at large.
Stop the StressStress is any change that makes
a physical, mental, or emotionalfactor that causes body or mentaltension. It is different for everyperson.
Many health problems can becaused by stress; but stress canalso make current health issuesworse. Stress can make a personlose sleep (insomnia,) causedepression, weight gain, digestiveproblems. Stress can appear in thebody as pain of any kind.
Some symptoms of too muchstress may include aches andpains, anxiety, memory problemsor constant worrying. Emotionalresponses to stress may includemoodiness, anger or feelingoverwhelmed. Behavioralresponses to stress may includesleeping too much or too little,feeling nervous or jumpy andeating too much or too little.
So what can we do aboutour stress?
Proper diet and exercise canhelp reduce one’s stress. Reducecaffeine intake and increase waterintake. Drink alcohol inmoderation. See your communitybulletin boards for an array ofexercise programs to help you takecontrol of your stress 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 as ismeditating.
If at any time you feel that yourstress is unbearable, or you findyourself growing depressed, pleasenotify your nurse or contact yourdoctor immediately.
Circle of Friends NewsThe Circle of Friends has had
the great fortune to have on ourteam one of our ActivitiesAssistants, Hailee Riney, who is aPsychology student at IUS, tocome up with some newprogramming concepts. Lastmonth she completed areminiscence therapy projectwhere she interviewed severalCOF residents using theStoryCorps app.
This free app allows you toverbally record an interview andyou can then send the audio filein an email or text message. Thethought behind this program wasto expand the knowledge that wehave about our residents to betterperform person-centered care. Inaddition, this app provides a greatgift to Belmont families who canshare this audio recording withtheir families for years to come.What a gift it is to be able to hearsomeone’s voice and their historyat the push of a button! And itallows the resident to give voice totheir experience in their ownwords.
We are so proud to offer thisnew program at Belmont. If youare interested in learning moreabout this new initiative, pleasecontact me for additionalinformation. In addition to thegreat work of Hailee, our residentshave been very active contributingto charitable organizations withinthe community.
Last month, the residents madedoggy bags filled with delicioustreats to deliver to Animal CareSociety. They enjoyed deliveringtheir donation in person and gotto meet some kittens and a puppyavailable for adoption. We alsocollected Christmas cards andwrote messages in them for ouractive duty military that are awayat the holidays. The cards weremailed to the American Heroesprogram via the AmericanRed Cross.
Lastly, the residents made itemsto sell at our annual HolidayOpen House as a fundraiser forthe Alzheimer’s Association. Andwhile it is the season to both GIVEand to RECEIVE, we are verygrateful for all the volunteers whohave come to spend time with us,including a group of middleschool girls from SoutheastChristian who assisted us withmaking holiday ornaments andthe carolers from the UofL Schoolof music who sang so beautifullythroughout the community.
I hope that you continue tohave a joyous winter and a blessed2016!
Samantha, Memory ProgramCoordinator
Spotlight on
Alzheimer’s
SpiritualCorner
How blessed we are atBelmont Village St. Matthews tohave Dr. John Wesley Slider andhis team with BreckenridgeChapel Church to provide usweekly worship services. Sundayevenings residents attend Servicein the Town Hall turned Chapelto be greeted with a weeklychurch bulletin.
Residents exalt God findinghope, fellowship, and peace. Weshare prayer, concerns, andpraises. Reverend John and histeam welcome alldenominations with open arms.The first Sunday of each monthoffers Holy Communion.
We welcome ALL residentsand families to join us onSunday evenings.
Jar of HappinessSet aside an empty jar on
New Year’s Day. Throughout theyear, write down all the goodthings that happen to you—large or small—and place thenotes in the jar. At the end of theyear, empty the jar and recall themoments that made you happy.
Isabel gets a hug from Santa Mary said she’d been “kinda good”Roy liked Mrs. Claus!
Peyton’s been especially good thisyear!
Even Teddy the Dog got to seeSanta! Joann & Kathryn shared Santa
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