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1715 Castle Gardens Road
Vestal, New York 13850
Phone:607-748-5700
Fax:607-748-1079
Keepsake Village Case Manager
Samuel Mason
Activity Director
Paula Francisco
Activity Assistants
Midge Nirchi, Keepsake Village
Robin Richardson, Senior Living
Polly Gasstrom, Kathy Wilcox,
Chelsey Decker, Susan Carr
Van Drivers
Edward Roosa
Chuck Cheeseman
Resident Council Board
Sherry Delafield
Janet Gault
Lois Verwys
Mark Woitach
Terry Davidson
Physical & Occupational Therapy Network, PLLC 484-5079
PRN
www.facebook.com/TheHearth/
Executive Director
Pam Stento
Business Office Manager
Courtney Butler
Director of Community Relations
Heidi Ranger
Director of Community Outreach
Catie Maczko
Director of Building Maintenance
Gary Pisano
Director of Dining Services
Bob Guelzow
Wellness Aide
Carol Bickham
Director of Nursing
Tina Torto
www.thehearth.net
A Note from Pam
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Resident
Spotlight
Pickle Winner
2
Bible Study
Group
2
Birthdays
Welcome
3
Alzmail
Gary’s Corner
3
Calendar of
Activities
4
5
Dementia &
Dementia Care
6
Resident Council
Minutes
7
Castle Gardens Monthly N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 6
S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F
I N T E R E S T -
Monthly
Birthdays
Calendar of
Activities
Resident Council
Minutes
Dementia and
Dementia Care
Article
V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 1
The Hearth Premier Senior Living
Dear Castle Garden’s residents, family and friends,
This year has flown right by! I truly can’t believe that is it November and the holi-
days are upon us.
Please allow me some gentle reminders:
1. It has come to my attention that there may be some questions regarding the
“I’m OK” program here at Castle Gardens. A quick summary of the program
is….All apartment doors have an “I’m OK” door tag on the handle. Each and
every day one of our staff members will be checking all Senior Living resi-
dents’ doors by 9:00AM for the “I’m OK door tag”. If you have not turned
the tag over to the “I’m OK” position an employee will knock on your door to
make sure you are safe and sound. If you acknowledge the knock in some
way the employee will not enter the apartment. If you do not respond to the
knock the employee will enter the apartment to make sure you are fine. If you
have further questions please see the nurses or refer to your resident hand-
book.
2. Cold weather is here and with that many residents like to be extra warm and
safe. So here are some of the do’s and don’ts….
DO:
Do - Wear clothing in layers, use loose clothing.
Do - Always wear proper footwear when exposed to winter weather. Slips
and falls can be life changing events.
Do - Become more involved in activities to avoid the winter blues. You don’t
get out as much so come and socialize with neighbors at activities. It’s fun!
Do - Make sure you get the flu vaccine (talk to your doctor first).
DON’T:
Don’t use any type of electric heater in apartment. They are strictly prohibited
by the NYS Department of Health. This includes but is not limited to port-
able space heaters, heating pads, irons, etc.
Don’t have any candles or combustible items in your apartment. They are
strictly prohibited by the NYS Department of Health.
Don’t have anything covering your heater vents in apartments. This is a fire
hazard.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Pamela Stento
P A G E 2
Resident
Spotlight:
Michael
Yurko
Congratulations
Frank!
Pickle
Winner:
Gina
LoCicero
C A S T L E G A R D E N M O N T H L Y
Resident Spotlight: Michael YurkoResident Spotlight: Michael YurkoResident Spotlight: Michael Yurko
Bible Study Group God Gives Us the Eyes to See
Pickle Winner: Gina LoCiceroPickle Winner: Gina LoCiceroPickle Winner: Gina LoCicero Gina was nominated as the Pickle for the month of November by
the Activity Department. They appreciated her assistance with set-
ting up for the Birthday Party. She was very helpful and did so
“without being asked”. Thank you, Gina. She will be given a re-
served parking spot for the month and recognition for her helpful-
ness to the residents and staff. Congratulations Gina!
The spirit of celebration finds a
natural expression in parties and get-
togethers, and times of laughter and
revelry. But the celebrating spirit is
for all of our lives.
This means that celebration shows
itself in little moments of grace as
well as light-hearted fun. It smiles on
a sunlit autumn hillside full of glori-
ous colors or the wafting smell of a
delicious pig roast in the back
yard. We feel that moment of cele-
bration when a humble or creative
task to bless others is completed.
Most of all, celebration shines in
quiet gratitude that God has blessed
our lives with the spirit of loveliness
and joy (even in the midst of sor-
row). We celebrate because our lives
Michael, or Mike to his friends, went to school in Port Dickenson and graduated from North High School. He attended Broome Tech and later was an apprentice tool and die maker at IBM. After working through his appren-ticeship he worked many years at IBM as a tool and model maker until retirement. Mike likes to watch some television mostly baseball or football. He enjoys listening to music on the radio or bar bands. He likes to polka and was once a dance instructor. He also likes Harley-Davidson motor cycles.
Congratulations
Mike !
overflow with things to be thankful for, and
because God gives us eyes to see how in-
credibly we have been blessed.
There are so many ways to celebrate
and be thankful for God's gifts of our lives
and our relationships with others and with
Himself. We show it through our willing-
ness to share, to love each other, give a lis-
tening ear and by being willing to grow and
learn new things, no matter how old we
are!
Dear Heavenly Father:
As the seasons of celebration approach,
give us eyes to see how we have been
blessed in so many ways. We celebrate by
opening our lives to you. We give thanks
and glory and honor to you. AMEN
Devotional thoughts by Emilie Barnes
taken from the NIV Women's Devotional
Bible
For the LORD
your God
will bless you
in all your
harvest and
in all the work of
your hands,
and your joy
will be complete.
Deuteronomy 16:15
Marketing Corner
Catie and Heidi would like to encourage all friends and family of Castle Gardens to join, The Alzheimer’s Association, on Effective Communication Strategies from 2-3pm on November 9th at The
Hearth at Castle Gardens. Please RSVP to Catie or Heidi by November 8th at (607)748-5700 or online at
http://castlegardens.thehearth.net/. *Refer a friend or family member to one of our communities and
when they have lived with us for more than 90 days, you will receive
a $1000 referral fee*
Resident Council Minutes P A G E 5 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 1
AGENDA 1. The fund raising committee: Starting balance=392.00. Money from lotto and raffle=
162.00. $50.00 for quarter bingo, $20.00 for money bingo, $15.00 for scratch offs for
casino trip, spent $107.04 for new bingo balls. $313.96 is currently in the fund. The
50/50 raffle will continue the week of the resident council meeting and the lotto will
continue to be weekly the rest of the month.
2. Maintenance issues: Gary came to the meeting to discuss fire alarms and what to do.
Bottom line ,if you don’t know what to do , stay in your room. If the alarm involves
your room you will be escorted by staff to where you need to be. It was suggested to
residents to read their handbooks. Revised handbooks can be requested at the front
desk. It was suggested that humidifiers be installed. Gary said he would inquire.
Branches are hanging low by the bench out front and could be a problem. Also the
front lights were not on Thursday night.
3. Dietary issues Residents are reminded to fill out a food service slip on their table,
after meals. Residents The next food service meeting will be on Tuesday, October 25
th at 2 pm, all are encouraged to attend.
4. We continue to collect old cell phones. Thank you for supporting our men and
women serving overseas. Old glasses are also being collected monthly to be given to
the Lions Club to give to those who can not afford them.
5. Plays at the Cider Mill Play house are posted. Residents asked to look at them and
select one. Owego Play house was also suggested. Paula will look into it.
6. Kara Khanzadian introduced herself. She regional vice president of operations. She
was asked if we could have the results of the last community survey.
7. Congratulations to Vi Orosz for receiving the Golden Heart Award.
8. Residents were reminded the paper in the lobby is for everyone do not take any of the
sections out.
9. Resident Spotlight: Mike Pfleghardt’s article was read. He will receive a gift card.
10. Meeting adjourned.
P A G E 4
C A S T L E G A R D E N S M O N T H L Y
Keepsake Village Update October is always seasonal, the leaves, the cider,
the donuts, pumpkins and of course Halloween.
Crafts and coupon cutting have been a fun and re-
warding activity. The crafts help decorate the com-
munity and everyone benefits from the coupon clip-
ping. A big thank you from the staff to the keepsake
residents for cutting the coupons!
The residents visited and voted for their favorite
pumpkin display. It was difficult choice of their fa-
vorite, they were all great. We all enjoyed the cider
and donuts for Halloween and the visitors in cos-
tumes were a real “treat”. And the children were so
cute. We had some fun music programs last month.
Of course Orange Blossom came for the Birthday Party
and kept everyone dancing and clapping. George Mann
came with his guitar and had everyone singing in their
seats. Ukulele Steve came and song the songs we all re-
member from childhood and more.
We celebrated October Fest eating warm soft pretzels,
drinking root beer, and listening to polka music. It was a
tasty treat.
Well the holidays are upon us before you know it will
be time for our Holiday Party. This year Keepsake’s Party
will be on Sunday, December 11 th from 3pm –5pm. Invi-
tations will go out soon, so please RSVP to get a good
count on how many are coming. Hope to see you there!
Winter Health and Safety Tips by Terry Heath, LPN, Regional Director of Clinical Services
It is that time of year where the temperature is drop-
ping and planning for the busy winter season and all that
accompanies it has begun. During the scurried time
from Halloween through the New Year changing
weather, hectic schedules, increased social activity and
family demands leave us vulnerable to fatigue, illness,
injury, and poor nutrition.
Cold temperatures affect the entire country in winter,
but extreme cold can be dangerous. The American Red
Cross offers steps that can be taken to stay safe during the
winter. Keep all walkways clear of ice and snow, have
de-icing products handy for hard to remove ice or snow,
ensure that all walkways are clearly marked and well lit,
be careful of slippery surfaces inside our communities
caused by tracking snow and ice (please make our staff
aware if this occurs for quick clean up), wear slip-
resistant footwear, do not walk on wet, slippery surfaces,
Avoid carrying heavy loads that may offset balance, wear
sunglasses on sunny days to lessen winter glare, take ex-
tra precautions when entering and exiting vehicles, wear
layers of light clothing, protect extremities with heavy
socks, mittens (preferred over gloves for warmth) with a
hat, and finally, never use your apartment stove to warm
or heat your home. If you have breathing issues a scarf
may also be recommended to protect your airways from
the bitter wind.
When it’s cold outside, there’s no need to give up and
hibernate. Look at The Hearth’s Activity Calendar and
take advantage of our Move More exercise sessions or
join up with our Wellness Aide. Continuing physical ac-
tivity reduce the risk for heart disease, high blood pres-
sure, diabetes, some cancers, osteoporosis, and the winter
blues or seasonal affective disorder. Physical activity will
also increase energy level and help you sleep better at
night.
Eating healthy throughout the winter months can be
challenging. On a chilly day, it’s tempting to curl up on the
couch with a bowl of salty (canned) soup or have micro-
wavable dinners which are high in salt and calories there-
fore continue coming to the Hearth’s dining room for their
balanced nutritious meals is encouraged. For those Family
Holiday Get togethers, it is recommended to have just a bite
of the offered items starting with low calorie foods (fruits,
vegetables, low fat dip or reduced fat chips) and then when
nearing the comfortable full feeling, enjoy a bite of that
desired dessert.
As it gets darker earlier, we get less sunlight exposure
which can lead to a drop in Serotonin. That drop can cause
food cravings as well as depression. Outside time is en-
couraged when possible, moving furniture near windows
for sunlight exposure is an indoor alternative. Serotonin
can be increased with healthy carbohydrates such as sweet
potatoes, yams, pumpkins and squash in your diet. Most of
all be conscious of those winter doldrums and continue
your socialization during meal times, through activities and
keep your Nursing staff informed if these feelings persist.
Lastly, good hand washing is one of the most important
steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading
germs. Wash your hands; Before and after a meal, after us-
ing the restroom, after sneezing, coughing or blowing your
nose or anytime you feel they need to be washed. Good
Hand Washing consists of running water, using soap and
the friction caused by rubbing your hands together for at
least 20 seconds and using a dry cloth to dry.
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 1 Resident Birthday
New Resident Gabrielle Grower # 166
Joan Grippe # 254
Alice Sines # 408
Norma Rakowski # 401
Robert Rakowski # 401
Mary O’Donnell # 39
Employee of the Month: DJ Molyneaux DJ has been employed in the food service department as a
cook since October of 2014. He was nominated as Novem-
ber’s Employee of the Month because of the extra time and
effort he has been putting in to help the department run
smoothly during the period between food service directors.
He has recently been promoted from line cook to lead cook
and is working hard on keeping the department running effi-
ciently. Congratulations DJ !
Barb Macleod 11/2
Sandy Reid 11/3
Terry Davidson 11/3
James Curtis 11/6
Cy Pearis 11/12
Marion Pedro 11/15
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Safe return alerts
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Cold weather is here. Reminder space
heaters are not allowed in apartments by fire
code. Keep heating units clear of curtains,
bed linen and furniture.
Gary Pisano
Director of Building
Maintenance
748-5700
Marcy Eggleston 11/15
Gilbert Clark 11/15
Betty Ricci 11/19
Beverly Lloyd 11/21
Helen Dunckle 11/21
Sybil Goldenberg 11/23
James Crossett 11/24
Elnora Shepter 11/24
Alice Sines 11/24
Jane Woodfield 11/24
Charlotte Gage 11/26
Evelyn Watson 11/26
