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Jon Schultz ... Community Manager
Office: 515-776-6325 | Cell: 515-238-9005
Kristen Paris ... Healthcare Coordinator
Office: 515-776-6325 | Cell: 515-689-3152
Shawn Kinnison … Community Relations Coordinator
Office: 515-776-6325 | Cell: 515-313-3814
Paige Robertson ... Life Enrichment Coordinator
Office: 515-776-6325
Diane Sand ... Culinary Coordinator
Office: 515-776-6325
Santos Santiago ... Maintenance Coordinator
Office: 515-776-6325
June 2019 Volume 2 Issue 6
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The Siena Hills Star
In This
Issue Upcoming
Fun …. 1
What’s
New? …. 2
Musical
Memories …. 3-4
Around the
Community …. 5
Community
Update …. 6
Health
Watch …. 7-8
Calendar …. 9-10
-Recipe
Roundup
-Joke of
the Month
…. 11
This Month …. 12
Dare to
Dream …. 13-14
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Upcoming Fun Monday, Wednesday 9:30 AM
Friday, 10:30 AM Live 2 Be Healthy Exercise Class
Monday, Wednesday 4 PM Music Speaks
Tuesdays 2 PM
Fridays 10 AM Therapets with Jewels or Dora
Sundays, 2:30 PM Church Service
1st and 3rd Fridays, 2 PM Massages with Chad
June 4th, 1 PM Trip to the Movies– Aladdin
June 6th, 2:30 PM Shopping Trip to Target
June 6th, 5 PM Family Dinner Night– Summer Luau
June 7th, 4 PM Resident Council
June 11th, 2:30 PM Field Trip to Historical Building
June 13th, 3 PM Joe Klinefelter ♫
June 15th, 2 PM Father’s Day Floats on the Patio
June 18th, 2:30 PM Scenic Drive around Ankeny
June 19th, 3 PM Parkinson’s Social Hour
June 20th, 1:30 PM Shopping Trip to Resident Choice
June 20th, 3 PM Alex Maasdam ♫
June 25th, 1:30 PM Dessert Outing to Mainstreet Café
June 27th, 3 PM Bill Tillman ♫
June 28th, 1:30 PM Dementia Support at Ankeny Presbyterian
All activities subject to change at any time to meet the ever-changing
needs and desires of the residents who live here.
We are always
looking for
volunteers! Join us
for events or outings,
help with
laundry or dining
services, or simply
visit with our
residents who need
a friend!
Contact Paige
Robertson, Life
Enrichment
Coordinator, at 515-
776-6325 or
lifeenrichmentsh
@edencrestliving.co
m to discuss
opportunities!
If you or someone
you know would
like to lead bible
study, hold
Wednesday
church services, or
join our rotation of
churches who offer
Sunday services,
please contact
Paige Robertson,
Life Enrichment
Coordinator, at
515-776-6325 or lifeenrichmentsh
@edencrestliving.com
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Family Dinner
Join us each 1st Thursday of the month
at 5 PM for a fun and FREE themed
dinner party! Everyone is welcome!
New
Welcome
June 8th– Dick R.
Beverly McCracken
Richard Henry
Thursday, June 6th — Summer Luau!
Brianna
Abrieal
Baindu
Natalie
Meghan
Daniel
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Community Update As June is approaching it’s hard to believe 2019 is nearly half over! It’s been a
busy 6 months at Siena Hills, we’ve had residents help us replant our Memory
Care Garden with new tomato plants and several variations of flowers. Earlier in
May we had bike world come pay us a visit and several of our residents were
able to demo different bike styles ranging in price from $1,000 to $8,000! Our
Cinco de Mayo themed family dinner was a huge success, bringing in family
and friends from all over the state to enjoy our homemade tacos and of course
a few imported beverages! All of us at Edencrest Siena Hills are excited to wel-
come June and hopefully a more consistent weather pattern.
Join LifeShare, our newest community interface to send your loved
one photos and messages, view community photos, schedules, an-
nouncement, and menus, and much more! Please contact the
community if you have any questions!
Our deepest condolences go out to the
family in the passing of their loved one
and our friend: Ron Simpson
In Loving
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Health Falling for Summer
Here’s a list of common issues that can lead to falls in the elderly:
Medical Condition While it’s not the only contributor to falls, your medical condition is obviously a
potential factor. For that reason, any time you or someone in your care falls, you should take a mo-
ment to think: What was their mental state? Did they recently go on a new prescription medication?
An over-the-counter medication that causes drowsiness or dizziness as a side effect may also be to
blame. In addition, older adults may suffer from one or more chronic medical conditions. While medi-
cations may mask these conditions, they can still contribute to the risk of falling even when con-
trolled. If you or your loved one suffers from any medical condition, ask your doctor if their problem
could increase the risk of a fall. With the proper fall prevention strategies, any physical limitation can
be eliminated as a falling risk.
Physical limitations can also lead to falls. There is a difference, however, between a physical limita-
tion and a decline in a person’s physical condition. An older adult may, for example, have suffered
the loss of a limb from an accident earlier in life, but while this physical limitation could increase the
risk of a fall, it would not make the rest of the body any less healthy. Similarly, vision problems may re-
quire specific fall avoidance strategies while having no real bearing on a person’s overall well-being.
With the proper fall prevention strategies, any physical limitation can be eliminated as a falling risk.
Environmental Factors Your home environment may create falling hazards. A cluttered home, or one
that otherwise puts obstacles in your way, can cause a fall even if your health and physical condition
don’t predispose you to one. In addition, temporary variations in the home environment can create
problems even if the home is normally without risks. Inclement weather, for example, may play a role:
if a rainstorm causes the roof to leak water onto a kitchen floor, it’s likely an elderly adult would slip
on that floor eventually. (For that reason, It’s usually best to reassess fall prevention techniques after
any large scale weather event.) Other environmental factors can come into play as well. Too much
sunlight, for example, may cause an older adult to become lightheaded or woozy, and lead them to
trip over a misplaced item in the house or even a door curb. Fall prevention is a holistic discipline:
many factors can create a high-risk fall environment, and reducing the risks requires an ongoing
commitment.
Lighting Many falls in the senior community occur because of vision problems or limitations, but some
of these risks can be reduced by using adequate lighting and making sure that lighting is working
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properly. Good lighting can help even those without diagnosed vision problems, and the reverse is
also true: even if you have excellent vision, poor lighting can put you at risk for a fall by obscuring ob-
stacles or making even clutter-free areas more difficult to navigate. Too much sunlight may cause an
older adult to become light-headed or woozy, Lighting that is too bright can create its own prob-
lems. Sunlight is often the culprit in this situation, but so can lamps that create a glare. A room that is
too bright can prevent you from properly assessing hazards in the room, and bright lights may also
trigger lightheadedness that leads to a loss of balance.
Attire and Shoes Beyond these environmental factors, a older person may carry a falling hazard
around with them in the form of clothing. Tight clothing can heat up too fast or restrict blood flow,
causing an older adult to lose short term mental capacity or motor skills. Extremely loose clothing can
put you at risk as well: it can get caught on doors, windows or furniture, causing a fall. Shoes bring
their own set of issues. In general, seniors at a high risk of falls should avoid loose fitting shoes and
shoes with slippery soles. If you have foot problems, shoes that fail to address them may cause trou-
ble as well. For example, normal shoes can increase the pain and discomfort of those with fallen
arches, and this pain may increase the risk of a fall. In general, people who are at a high risk of falling
should avoid shoes with soles that are too slick, high heels, flip flops and stockings.
Medications In general, medications have a more extreme effect on elder adults than they do on
younger people, and sedatives and antidepressants routinely increase the risk of a fall in an older
adult. Take special heed of all side effects and symptoms , even when taking an over-the counter
medication. If you find you experience side effects that impact your mobility, work with your doctor
to wean yourself off them, and do the same with any medications that may reduce your ability to
locate hazards or control your body.
Medical Condition Your physical well-being is essential to an independent life, and physical fitness is
the key to preventing falls. This includes a holistic program that includes nutrition, regimented exer-
cise, and a general openness to physical activity throughout the day. You should also have your
physical well-being checked far more often than younger adults, and you should get into the habit
of listening to your body and consulting with your doctor about any unexpected symptom. Outside
of the doctor’s office, some of the most effective deterrents to falls are simply healthy daily habits.
For instance, drinking a healthy amount of water each day can help you avoid lightheadedness or
fainting. Good nutrition is also essential, as is frequent physical activity. As you get older, healthy hab-
its do more than just help you avoid disease: they can help you prolong your ability to live inde-
pendently. One particular set of conditions to be aware of and act on are disorders of the ear. Since
the ears are an essential component of balance, you should get your ears checked regularly, and
should make an extra effort to do so if you are experiencing any form of imbalance, nausea, or dizzi-
ness during your normal day to day routine.
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Parkinson’s Support Social Join us each 4th Wednesday from 3-4 PM for snacks,
drinks, networking, resources, and fun!
Chicken Spaghetti
2 to 3 Chicken Breasts
8 oz Spaghetti
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Can Chicken Broth
1 Cup Cubed Velveeta Cheese
Onion Flakes
Boil chicken breast for 20 minutes.
Remove meat, cut up and put into a
casserole dish. Cook spaghetti; drain
and add to chicken. Mix together
cream of mushroom soup, chicken
broth, Velveeta cheese and onion
flakes. Mix all together. Bake at 350 for
1 hour.
Three old ladies are sitting around a table playing bridge and bragging about their sons.
“My Freddie,” said Margaret, “Everyone should be so lucky to have a son like my Freddie.
Once a week he brings me a huge bouquet of flowers, he’s constantly bringing me out to
restaurants to eat, if I so much as hint that I want something the next morning it’s on my
doorstep.”
“That’s very nice about your Freddie”, says Gertrude. “But with all due respect, when I think
about the way my Sammy takes care of me, it just can’t compare. Every morning as soon as
I wake up he greets me with bacon and freshly brewed coffee. Every lunch he comes over
and cooks me a gourmet lunch, and every supper he brings me to his house for supper, he
truly treats me like a queen.”
“WELL!” Says Barbara “I don’t want to make any of you feel bad or anything, but wait until
you hear about my Harry, twice a week he pays someone $200 an hour just so he can lie on
their couch and talk to them, and who do you think he speaks about at those prices? Asks
Barbara with a big excited double chin smile, “I’ll tell you who he speaks about! ALL HE
SPEAKS ABOUT IS ME!”
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Recipe Roundup From Culinary Coordinator, Diane Sand
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Birthstone Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
Zodiac Gemini (May 21-June 20), Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Flower Rose, Honeysuckle
Named for the Roman goddess of love and marriage
Holi-3– End of Ramadan
4– Eid al Fitr
4– Hug Your Cat Day
6– D-Day Anniversary
7– Donut Day
8– Nat’l Best Friend Day
9– Pentecost
9-10– Shavout
12– Peanut Butter
Cookie Day
14– Flag Day
14– Nat’l Nursing
Assistant Day
16– Father’s Day
18– Go Fishin’ Day
19– Juneteenth
20– Corpus Christi
21– Summer Solstice
21– Nat’l Selfie Day
Beach
Camping
Canoeing
College
Graduation
June
School
Summer
Trip
Vacation
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Right: Theresa used to visit Tulip Time in
Pella in the spring with her husband and
really wanted to visit Jaarsma bakery but
is no longer able to drive herself there. Si-
ena Hills took a trip to see the parade
and we made a special trip over to
Jaarsma, waiting in line behind 64 peo-
ple! When we finally checked out, There-
sa was able to enjoy her Dutch letters,
apple fritters, Dutch spice cookies, al-
mond logs, and much more. She said the
long line was well worth it!
Left: Dale and Ron are both former farmers
and are always talking about what we
should grow in our garden. We were able
to plant lots of beautiful flowers, a couple
rose bushes, and lots of veggies, including
tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and herbs for
the kitchen, Dale’s favorite, zucchini, and
Ron’s favorite, strawberries!
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Left: Siena Hills resident Sam used to be an avid
bike rider, even riding a 3-wheel bike to volunteer
everyday when he lived at another community.
We partnered with Bike World to bring in some
new models of modified bikes for him to try out
and he had a blast riding them around the park-
ing lot! He was so excited, he even invited a
handful of staff out to come cheer him on!
Above: Mavis is a newer resident to Siena Hills and
has been a piano teacher to nearly 200 students.
When Pat Lydon came to perform with us, he was
eager to play with her when he heard of her ex-
perience. Residents from our community really
enjoyed listening to her and you could tell by her
smile how much Mavis enjoyed sharing her music.
What do
you dare to
dream?
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