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New Brighton Care Center and Senior Suites of New Brighton
August 2013 Newsletter
1. We declared independence because we were taxed without representation. 2. 55 people signed the Declaration of Independence. 3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 4. When in the course of human events.” 5. The second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. 6. John Hancock’s. 7. This is one of the hardest Fourth of July Trivia Questions. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia
proposed Lee’s resolution. 8. George III was king of England when the colonies declared their independence. 9. 2.5 million people lived in the U.S. in 1776. 10. The word “patriotism” comes from the Latin “patria” meaning “fatherland’ or “homeland”. 11. Americans consume 150 million hotdogs on July 4th each year. 12. Americans spend around 211 million dollars every year on fireworks. 13 The Chinese invented fireworks. 14. Over 74 million people have cookouts on July 4th. 15. The first liberty bell cracked when it was being tested. It and the second bell were re-
melted and forged again. The third Liberty Bell cracked in 1835. 16. The fourth of July became an unpaid holiday for federal workers in 1870.In 1938 it became
a paid holiday , and in 1941, it was declared a federal holiday. 17 Our national bird is the bald eagle. 18 The Liberty Bell no longer rings, it rang from 1778 to 1835, when it cracked. 19. The name of the National Anthem is the “Star Spangled Banner.” 20. Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the National Anthem.
New Brighton Stockyard Days starts August 4th thru August 12th! The Parade is August 8th.
This year, New Brighton Care Center will be entering a float and we are encouraging family members to come and join their loved ones, and enjoy the parade with them. Hope to see
you there!
We’ll Care Till the Cows Come Home!
Answers to the trivia questions in the July newsletter!
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Dear Family and Friends, New Brighton Care Center & Senior Suites Assisted Living offers E-Mail service via our website. The purpose of this service is to provide an easy and time saving way, for family and friends of residents at either of our care campus locations to send e-mail messages. Staying connected has never been easier. Please try it out and pass the information onto others!
How it works- •Visit our website: www.newbrightoncarecenter.com
•On the lower right corner of the page there is a button for “Resident E-mail.”
•Once you click that button it will take you to the Resident E-mail page. •Follow the directions on the page. You can now also send photos that will be attached to your message that is delivered to the resident. Directions on how to send photos will be available once you send a message.
We have already had wonderful participation…Thanks a lot, Ryan Chies,
Assistant Administrator.
CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE Resident’s Fundraiser! $1:00 each
See Activities and also available in the Business Office and at the Reception Desk!
Dining Room: Please remember if you’d like to sit with your family members during meals, please let staff know so we can seat you on the second seating, this allows enough chairs and room to get our
residents in the dining room so they can eat also and have some assistance. Remember:
No eating is allowed in the Dayroom. Family members who would like to bring food in to share with their loved ones, please use the
dining room or your loved one’s room. Also, you are welcome to use the patios when the weather is nice.
Also, no pets are allowed in the dining room.
Resident of the Month:
Helen M.
Resident Birthdays: Betty S. 8/1 George F. 8/7
Marion N. 8/24 Florence S. 8/31
August Special Events
8/5 Mini Donuts!
8/7 resident Council Meeting/Corn Dogs!
8/8 Birthday party with Ralph Hintz
8/8 Stockyard Days Parade
8/9 patio Social/popsicles
8/13 Music with red Gallagher
8/14 Patio Social/Ice Cream Cones
8/21 Chat N’ Chew
8/27 Patio Social
Piano with Brady every Monday at 4:00pm
Piano with Marion every Wednesday at 1:00pm
Bible Study on Tuesday and Friday
Evenings with Nina!
The Staff at NBCC Would like to acknowledge the following Residents who have left us to soon.
Velma Stick Marcella May
RESIDENT COUNCIL MINUTES 4
The meeting was held on Wednesday July 3, 2013. Residents who were present: Jean G., Betty Mc. Loretta Z., Audrey L., Harriet N., Teresa H. Arline B., Ruth T,. Rose T. and Lillian C. Staff who were present: Shelly M. and Margaret T. The meeting was called to order by Jean G. AND Millie S. Residents were informed of upcoming events for July. Residents didn’t voice any new ideas for activities, when asked. Any concerns they might of had were directed to proper departments. Residents are encouraged to speak directly to the DON/ADON about any concerns or issues with nursing throughout the month. Also, any concerns in dietary they may speak directly to the Dietary Manager about them. Residents were happy we got the new canopy for the gazebo! Meal of the month: Pork chops or ribs, loaded baked potato, corn on the cob, dessert. Resident of the month for June is; In memory of Viola S. #10-#11 Bill of rights were read to the residents. Meeting was adjourned at 3:30pm with Rose T. and Lillian C. closing. Next meeting is scheduled for August 7th , 2013 at 2:30pm. Door prize winner was Dorothy D!
Ombudsman: Sally Schoephoerster can be reached at: 651-431-2554
When ordering a newspaper for your family member, please call the newspaper of your choice, and inform the business office so we can ensure delivery. In room materials are available from the Activities department such as books, games, puzzle books, cards, talking books, cd’s, movie’s, greeting cards and stationary. You can buy stamps and batteries from the business office, during business hours. Your family Ministers are welcome to come visit family members at anytime. When bringing in clothing for your family, please remember to mark their names on them. If you should need a marker, ask any staff and they can get you one to use.
July 2013
August 2013 From the Desk of the Administrator – Michael R. Chies Here we are already heading towards the end of the summer. With the late spring, it seemed like the summer just got here. As a youngster, I really enjoyed the long summer vacations from school. Growing old is something that gradually happens to all of us. Many of us can remember our Senior Year in high school. Especially the last few months, just waiting to be done with school. I can remember looking up at the clock and wish I could speed it up because I was ready for the next phase in my life. Once out of high school, it quickly became apparent that time continues to move on by and forty years later when I turned 60, you quickly realize just how fast time actually goes by. No, we cannot stop or slow down time. I have learned to enjoy each and every day, even if it is a “bad day”. Many Countries around the world are experiencing an “aging population” that is effecting all aspects of society. In the USA, our population boom came after World War ll, when all the GI’s came back, got married, started business’s and began having kids. That produced the “baby boom” generation which we are all seeing around us as we go out and about. This large population bubble has affected our Country in many different ways from the time they were kids till they grow in the later years. We can see this population bubble as the number of people getting older is growing at an explosive rate in this Country. We see it in increasing costs as taxpayers with increasing spending in the various Health and Human Service Departments across the Country. Taxpayers are revolting and the end result is a chronic underfunding of senior health services in this Country. Yet the number of people growing older is accelerating at a unprecedented rate. Our health care systems are changing as everyone should be aware of at this point. What they will change into is still unknown. Sure, lots of ideas have been popping up, but the jury is still out at this point in time. In an attempt to slow the growth of nursing home admissions, we have seen the growth of the Assisted Living market. The public likes the word “Assisted Living” much better than the word “nursing home”. And in many cases, Private Pay Assisted Living can provide an environment that is NOT as financially restricted as Minnesota Skilled Nursing Facilities, (nursing homes) must live under. In addition they do not have the level of oversight and inspections that Skilled Nursing Facilities have. When money is not an issue the sky is the limit. The concept behind Assisted Living is to provide a less costly environment for people that have lesser needs. However, the reality is that once people move in, they really don’t want to move out, even if their health needs have grown. Many Assisted Living providers have come in from the Hospitality background, (hotels), and do not have the experience to deal with an aging population that needs higher level of services. As a direct result, we are seeing more complaints and issues coming from Assisted Living facilities. Today’s Assisted Living Facilities are for all intent and purposes, unlicensed nursing homes and it is my belief that will change. At the New Brighton Care Center, we offer Skilled Short Term Care, Long Term Care, and Assisted Living. Our Senior Suites Assisted Living units are spacious, reasonably priced, we use the SAME staff as in the nursing home section and we utilize our expertise in Skilled Nursing Care for services to our Senior Suite residents. Our five units have been filled for the last year and a half, and we JUST learned that one of our units will be opening up soon. If you know of anyone needing Assisted Living Services, have them give us a call. Enjoy the month of August.
N E W B R I G H T O N C A R E C E N T E R & S E N I O R S U I T E S
A S S I S T E D L I V I N G In House Ancillary Services: Podiatry, Hearing & Eye Care, Dental
Intensive Rehabilitative Services: Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology
Therapeutic Recreation, Progressive Long & Short Term/Assisted Living Suites /Hospice Care 651) - 633 -7200 Website: www.newbrightoncarecenter.com
NBCC Staff email: [email protected]
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Administrator……………………………………….. Michael Chies Ph. # 651-403-5241
Assistant Administrator…………………………. Ryan Chies Ph. # 651-403-5244 Director of Nursing………………………………… Jean Kittelson Ph. # 651-403-5261 Assistant Director of Nursing…………………. Sarah Erickson Ph. # 651-403-5267 Social Service Director…………………………… Joni Mudge Ph. # 651-403-5255
Nutritional Services Director…………………. Leona Lemm Ph. # 651-403-5257 Medical Records…………………………………….Tracy Slama Ph. # 651-4035245 Resident Accounts………………………………… Nancy Watroba Ph. # 651-403-5242 Housekeeping/Laundry………………………… Janell Canchola Ph. # 651-403-5252 Maintenance……………………………………… Brady Chies Ph. # 651-403-5248 Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator…Shelly Maxwell Ph. # 651-403-5259
Facility contacts:
Address: New Brighton Care Center 805 6th Ave. N.W. New Brighton, MN. 55112
B e a u t y S h o p H o u r s : M o n d a y : 9 : 0 0 a m , W e d n e s d a y a n d T h u r s d a y : 1 : 0 0 p m L a d i e s H a i r C u t - $ 1 4 . 0 0 S t y l e ( s e t o n l y ) $ 1 4 . 0 0 S h a m p o o a n d s e t - $ 1 5 . 0 0 R i n s e $ 1 . 0 0 * C o l o r $ 3 4 . 0 0 P e r m a n e n t o n l y - $ 3 9 . 0 0 P e r m a n e n t a n d C u t - $ 5 0 . 0 0 M e n ’ s H a i r C u t - $ 1 0 . 0 0 Families please set up an account in the Business office or obtain a gift certificate for beauty shop services. To better serve you, please notify staff , or
call in advance for services you wish to have done.
Blessed Hope Baptist Service: 1st Sunday of the month Christ the King Church: 2nd Tuesday of the month New Brighton Christian Church: 3rd Sunday of the month St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: 1st , 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday’s
Church Services
Administrator………………………………………..Michael Chies Ph. # 651-403-5241 Assistant Administrator…………………………… Ryan Chies Ph. # 651-403-5244 Director of Nursing………………………………… Jean Kittelson Ph. # 651-403-5261 Assistant Director of Nursing…………………… Sarah Erickson Ph. # 651-403-5267 Social Service Director…………………………… Joni Mudge Ph. # 651-403-5255 Nutritional Services Director…………………… Leona Lemm Ph. # 651-403-5257 Medical Records………………………………….. Tracy Slama Ph. # 651-4035245 Resident Accounts………………………………… Nancy Watroba Ph. # 651-403-5242 Housekeeping/Laundry………………………….. ..Janell Canchola Ph. # 651-403-5252 Maintenance……………………………………….. Brady Chies Ph. # 651-403-5248 Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator…… Shelly Maxwell Ph. # 651-403-5259
