Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 N. Jones Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89108 P: 702.648.3425 F: 702.648.1408

M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PM SAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PM SUN 8:00 AM—6:00 PM

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Drive

Henderson, NV 89002 P: 702.368.2273 F: 702.243.2273

M-F 6:30 AM—6:30 PM SAT 8:00 AM—6:00 PM

Closed Sundays www.nevadaseniorservices.

We will celebrate our Country’s birthday all month. What a great time to enhance our pride in America and the privilege of being an American! July is also National Hot Dog, Ice Cream and Picnic Month. There’s no better way to beat the heat than with some cool refreshing ice

cream. Our Centers respond to the important mission of supporting adults of all ages and senior citizens in their efforts to remain independent with dignity in the community. The atmosphere of pride and patriotism will be strong as we will continue to offer the fun activities that our participants enjoy, including: A Daily Exercise Program, Tai Chi, Organic Gardening, Bingo Competitions, Arts & Crafts and Live Entertainment in the afternoons. Please join us as we celebrate another birthday for our great nation, and welcome the month of July.

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson

Newsletter

July 2018

NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES

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Highlights from JUNE

Quarterly Caregiver Welcome Dinner was held on Wednesday, June 20. Gorgeous peonies and amaryllis were graciously donated by the Wynn Las Vegas to brighten up the tables. NSS staff led some fun “ice-breaker” activities and presented the current NSS programs. Chef John provided the delicious meal to caregivers and participants. If you have not attended this program, you are welcome to join us in September. Contact Marcy or Nora for information. Watch for upcoming Caregiver Legal Workshop. Details to follow. Our Beautiful Planters built and donated by our local boy scouts have been planted in our Henderson garden . Our chief organic gardener and chef, Lori Greathouse assisted our participants and up are growing radishes, eggplants, okra (red box)-zucchini, spinach, and sweet pepper plants (yellow box). Flowers are growing everywhere and so are the smiles on the proud gardeners!

CAREGIVER ALL STARS

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Birthday Corner JULY Our Monthly Birthday Celebrations are held on the 4th Wednesday

Upcoming Events *Surprise Saturday Events !

Chi Kung & Tai Chi Wednesdays at 10:00

Live Entertainment at 1:00

Sign Language and Spanish Thursdays 10:00 (Caregivers

Welcome)

Movie Matinee Saturday Afternoons

NEW Bereavement Group for Caregivers 10:00-11:00 am. Group

will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Adult Day Care

Center of Las Vegas

HENDERSON

7/12 Glen C.

7/29 Massimo A.

LAS VEGAS

7/13 Evelyn S.

7/21 Winston B.

7/21 Yuriko O.

7/24 Carlos R.

7/24 Helen J.

7/26 Geneva B.

7/26 Sira C.

7/28 Esperanza S.

GETTING SCENT-IMENTAL

July’s aromatherapy scent, Rosemary is thought to stimulate the brain and

improve mental performance. By using certain aromas in conjunction with

activities such as reading, music therapy or meditation, aromatic

compounds can actually influence your brain’s chemistry to heighten your

mood or sharpen your mind in a way that’s safe and all natural.

OWN YOUR OWN

MASTERPIECE

Proceeds from the purchase of art work,

calendars or cards help fund art supplies and

other specialties at the Adult Day Care Centers

of Las Vegas & Henderson.

See What’s in Bloom! Our Organic Garden is GROWING. We

are now watching as everything is sprouting and blooming every day.

Participants are all helping and looking forward to tasting the harvest.

DID YOU KNOW?

The average American eats 5 ½ gallons of ice cream in a year.

President Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream month.

HYDRATION REMINDER:

Even mild dehydration can cause headaches,

fatigue, poor short term memory, impaired

concentration and cognition. Try to drink at least

eight glasses of liquid every day. Drinking still, unflavored

water is recommended.

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Special

Note…..

Please keep an eye out for flyers

and notices. We are making

every attempt to keep everyone

informed on all the exciting

events and programs through

Nevada Senior Services Vegas

and Henderson.

Eat, Sleep & Be Well

Free lunch & learn program for

seniors 60+

August 1 Noon-2:00 Southwest Medical

Lifestyle Center West (Cheyenne)

August 10 11:30 –1:30 Southwest Medical

Lifestyle Center East (Eastern)

Call Ellen for Details

702-333-1546 egrossman@nevadaseniorservices.org

NEW OUTREACH

PROGRAM A

support and care coordination for patients

living with Alzheimer's and other dementias

NEW PROGRAM

Meet the Staff Paige Wilson New Health

Educator for the Care Transitions

Program Paige has a BS in

Human Services/ Gerontology

Healthcare and most recently as a

Community Enrichment Director

for Hand Senior Living.

Cybele Harris New Care Partner

Institute Intake Coordinator.

Cybele has be raising 4 beautiful

daughters in Las Vegas for the

past 24 years and previously

worked for the family’s behavioral

health organization.

We are pleased to Irene K., Guillermo L. and Eloise G.

to the Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

Ellen M. and Connie C. to the Adult Day Care Center of Henderson

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Recipe of the Month

Submitted by: Larconyia H. (Age: 59)

Soy Sauce Marinated Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4ea. 6-7 oz. bone-in pork chops, trimmed (about ½ inch thick) ¼ cup reduced – sodium soy sauce 2 to 3 tsp. grated fresh ginger 3 Tbsp. lime juice ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper 2 Tbsp. sugar 4 cups mixed spring greens 1 Tbsp. canola vinegar ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbsp. cider vinegar Directions:

Place chops in a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish. In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, oil, vinegar, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Spoon 2 Tbsp. mixture over chops. Turn to coat. Cover. Let stand 20 minutes at room temperature, turning occasional-ly. In a small saucepan bring remaining soy sauce mixture to boiling. Boil gently 1 to 2 minutes or until reduced to about ¼ cup; set aside. For a charcoal or gas grill, place chops on grill rack. Cover; grill over medium heat 3 minutes per side or until chops are slightly pink in the center (145°F), turning once. Place greens on a serving platter. Top with chops. Drizzle with boiled say sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. Makes 4 servings.

Saturdays and Sundays Are Special:

Try not to miss our fun activities on Saturdays and

Sundays. On July 4th we’ll be celebrating

Independence Day. We will be also honoring our

seniors that served in the armed forces. There will be

a Patriotic Parade starring our seniors and delicious barbecue. Please come

dressed in your red, white and blue. Be on the look-out for some special

surprise events throughout the month. If these are not your regularly

scheduled days, we would still love to see you here. Please talk to our client

service representatives.

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On behalf of our entire family of helpful, caring professionals at The Adult Day Care Centers of Las Vegas

& Henderson, we would like to thank you for continually being an important and appreciated part of our

organization. As we continue to strive to make our Centers a place of caring and fun for all our

participants, always remember our doors are always open to you and your family members’ needs.

Thank you for choosing us!

Dee Dee Woodberry Activities Director 702-333-1518

NURSING UPDATES

Laurie Nakagawa, Lead Nurse, will be contacting families throughout the year to set up a brief meeting

with caregiver/ family and participants to review medications, care plans ( activities, address diagnosis

issues, personal interests etc.) Please contact nurses at you center or Dee Dee Woodberry if you wish to

speak to them about any updates or concerns regarding you loved one –at any time. Nurses: Laurie, Shauna, Patricia & Ofelia (Las Vegas) 702-333-1526

Nurses: Beverly & Dolores (Henderson) 702-888-3480

TAKING CARE FROM YOUR AIDES

Please label ALL your loved one’s belongings.

Remember to use or bring sunscreen for your “garden gazers”

CARING WORDS FROM SOCIAL WORK & CASE MANAGEMENT:

We are here to share, care and give support to our participant’s and their care partner’s. There is still

space available at Yoga for Caregiver’s. Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm Adult Day Care Center of Las

Vegas. NEW PROGRAM- Bereavement Group for Caregivers 10:00 am at the Adult Day Care Center of

Las Vegas—The group will meet on the 2nd Wednesday every month.

Marcy Cherek, LSW, MSW 702-333-1538

Nora Kraidman MS, GCM 702-333-1548 & 702-888-3561 (Henderson-Tuesdays)

CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES

If you would like your loved one to attend more days-we are open 7 days a week.

Please contact your Service Representative. We are here for YOU!

Marisela, Brittney & Marissa – Las Vegas 702-648-3425

& Linda—Henderson 702-368-2273

REMINDER: Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas is open 7 days a week &

closed ONLY on 2 Holidays– Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.

Please make reservations on other Holidays & Sundays so we can

accommodate our participants with proper staffing.

Thank You so MUCH !

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NEVADA SENIOR

SERVICES Caregiver Programs & Groups Caregiver Support Groups

Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas 901 N. Jones, Las Vegas

1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 am—11:00 am

Adult Day Care Center of Henderson 1201 Nevada State Drive, Henderson

2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Bereavement Group for Caregivers

2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

Contact Marcy Cherek, LSW, MSW 702-333-1538

Yoga for Caregivers

Stretch●De-Stress●Tone●Strengthen

Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm Adult Day Care Center of Las Vegas

Contact Nora Kraidman to register for this free program 702-333-1548

Senior Wellness Programs GAP Geriatric Assessment Program-a free medical assessment program for senior adults 60 years of age

and older. The 2 hour assessment includes memory screening and mood scale, medication review, nutrition

review, eye sight screening, function/fall risk assessment and medical assessment. GAP clinic includes a

Geriatric Physician, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and Nurse. GAP addresses Caregiver concerns

and can also provide/renew adult day care annual physicals. To schedule, Call 702-368-2273 or for

detailed information 702-333-1546

Be Well Series are free lunch and learn programs for senior adults 60+ presented throughout the Las Vegas

Valley. There are 3 modules of the Be Well Series covering information on Nutrition, “Chasing the Blues

Away” and Sleep. Each program has a seated activity including yoga, chi kung, laughing yoga, dance,

mindfulness and relaxation techniques. 702-333-1546

Aging Mastery Program This NCOA program is designed to empower older adults to make and maintain

small but impactful changes in their lives. The ten classes, facilitated by experts in their field, explore

navigating longer lives, physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication

management, advanced planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement.

702-333-1546

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NEVADA SENIOR SERVICES Care Partner Institute: 702-364-2273

Toll free 844-850-5113

ccrc@nevadaseniorservices.org

FREE PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS:

RCI REACH A program with one-on-one coaching and support for individuals

who care for someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Facilitated with a

social worker.

Skills 2 Care A program with occupational therapy strategies for individuals

who care for someone with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Care Consultation Telephone support for ALL caregivers across the lifespan

Caring for You, Caring for Me A ten-hour workshop with professional and family caregivers working together

to reduce barriers and improve the caregiving experience

Care Transitions Supports adults with memory loss and their caregivers for care transitions from hospital

to home.

ONE

STOP

ACCESS

NEVADA CARE CONNECTION RESOURCE CENTER

A free program providing one-on-one decision support for older adults,

caregivers and individuals with

disabilities

Call 702-364-2273 or Toll Free 844-850-5113

Services Include:

Advocacy

Benefits Counseling

Care Planning

Access to Services

Medicare Savings &

Extra Help with

prescriptions

SNAP food program

Ramp Home Safety Modifications For senior adults 60+ grab bars, threshold ramps, raised toilet

seats, transfer benches, etc. 702-538-8743.

Respite Care & Support Services In home respite services 702-333-1599

Care Partner Institute

HENDERSON

JULY DATES:

(CHECK WITH LINDA)

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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ish List

Items we ALWAYS NEED:

Adult incontinence items

Bingo Items

Art Supplies—acrylic paint, brushes, colored paper, markers, canvas boards, Mod Podge...

Decaf coffee

Baby dolls– Washable stuffed animals

Gift cards—Grocery, Michaels Craft Store, 99¢ only Stores, Amazon, etc.

Want to Volunteer? Office—Outreach Programs—Newsletter, etc. Call Ellen 702-333-1546

Many Thanks to our Generous Donors and

THANK YOU Wynn

Las Vegas for the

AMAZING flowers, hosting

BINGO and sharing your

wonderful energy with us !

At Sun City Anthem