Music therapist Mary Schleissman admires Eleanor’s fancy footwork.

2012 HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Sat, Sept 1 & Mon, Sept 3 — Labor Day Mon, Oct 8 — Columbus Day Thurs, Nov 22, Fri, Nov 23, Sat Nov 24 —Thanksgiving Mon, Dec 24 & Tues, Dec 25 — Christmas Mon, Dec 31 & Tues, Jan 1 — New Year’s

95 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 • 914-241-0770 FAX: 914-242-5201 2011 MindAlert Award from American Society on Aging and the MetLife Foundation 2010 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Qualified Dementia Care Provider 2010 Recognized by the Alliance for Children & Families for Innovation in Serving Older Adults 2008 Winner of National Best Practices Award by MetLife Foundation and Generations United 2007 Non-profit Agency of the Year, Mt. Kisco Chamber of Commerce

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SEPTEMBER 2012 DIRECTOR’S CORNER

My Second Home is funded in part by The US Dept of Health & Human Services, The New York State Office for Aging and Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services.

My Second Home, a program of Family Services of Westchester, is a not-for-profit intergenerational adult day program offering stimulating activities with supervision, health monitoring, personal care, and nutrition services in a safe, secure, and home-like environment. We’re happy to give tours to all who are considering an adult day program for their loved one. Please call 914-241-0770 for an appointment.

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” — Plato

Dear Participants, Caregivers, Staff, Colleagues and Friends,

Plato must be smiling every Wednesday from 1 to 2pm when Mary, an amazing therapist facilitates our weekly music program and our participants experience wings to their minds that enable them to not only find the words to pleasurable songs but memories that restore charm and gaiety to their lives.

Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) and Senior Vice President for music therapy at CenterLight Health System, granted MSH this weekly music therapy program for one year. Dr. Tomaino is a pioneer in the field of music therapy for individuals suffering the effects of stroke or other brain trauma or are afflicted with such degenerative neurological diseases as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Dr. Oliver Sacks, a neurologist and author of “Musicophilia:Tales of Music and the Brian” has worked with Dr. Tomaino for more than 30 years and co-founded the IMNF, stated, “ Connie Tomaino has long been dedicated to improving the lives of patients with all sorts of conditions, and bringing to them both the joys and the therapeutic powers of music.”

Please join us on Wednesday, October 17th at MSH from 5 to 7pm, to meet Dr. Tomaino and learn how music can aid in memory, improve attention and increase overall quality of life especially in those with impairments due to illness. We need your support to continue this amazing program at MSH.

If you are unable to attend, please consider a donation to keep the music playing…..

“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” —- Victor Hugo

Baci, Rina

INDEPENDENCE • DIGNITY • CHOICE

WISH LIST My Second Home exists to improve the quality of life for our participants and their caregivers. Because we are not-for-profit, there are always needs for which money may not be available. This is why charitable donations are so gratefully received. We’re grateful that you help support this important and unique program. • We always need Bingo prizes • Disinfectant Wipes • Depends • Baby wipes • Golf umbrellas • Used tennis balls

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Howard P.

Steffi L. Rosa C. Charles F.

Winnie H. Stony S. Carlton L.

DATES TO REMEMBER: Thursday, September 20, 2012 — Heather Fundraising Event Wednesday, October 17, 2012 — Music Institute Fundraising Event Friday, November 9, 2012 — Candle Lighting Ceremony

Sometimes it’s hard trying new things...but grandpas help.

• Medicare 1-800-633-4227 • Medicare Rights Center Consumer Hotline 1-800-333-4114 • Alzheimer’s 24-Hour Helpline 1-800-272-3900 • Alzheimer’s Association 914 253-6860 for free referral information and free paralegal guidance •

SEPTEMBER 2012

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS

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My Second Home is open Saturdays from 8:00-4:00

JEWEL— Joining Elders With Early Learners "Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." — Anthony Brandt

The August 16 Art Show highlighted the summer art work done by the school age children and the older adults this summer. They studied the history of art starting with ancient Greek vases to Cindy Sherman’s contemporary conceptual portraits.

REGULAR EVENTS Breakfast Buddies — Toddlers join us early on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings to share breakfast. Yoga — Every Monday morning Rosemary teaches yoga focusing on bone-building and strength and balance. Singalong — Marilyn plays favorite songs on the piano every other Monday. Literature in Review — Mt. Kisco librarian, Martha, reads essays & short stories every Tuesday. Living Well — Donna Kane, R.N., gives a health lecture every Tuesday morning about living and staying well. Movement to Music — On Wednesday mornings, Gina Miller keeps everyone active with favorites from the ’30s and ‘40s. Music Therapy with the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function — Every Wednesday afternoon, musician Mary Schleissmann brings her enthusiasm and talent from this groundbreaking and internationally recognized program that uses music therapy to assist in the awakening and healing of individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions. Dancing with the Stars — The Simon & Savenko Center for Creative Movement holds a dance class every Thursday afternoon. Caregiver’s Support Group — The meeting will be Monday September 17 at 3:45. We meet every third Monday unless MSH is closed. Please call Margaret at 241-0770 to confirm your attendance. Podiatrist — Tuesday, September 11. Please call Melanie at 241-0770 to make an appointment with Dr. O’Hanlon. Haircare Services — Monday, September 24. Please call Melanie at 241-0770 to make an appointment with Patty. Payment required at time of service.

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES AIR CONDITIONERS AVAILABLE FOR LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS WITH

SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS. Please contact the Westchester Community Opportunity Program at

(914) 375-7887 or the NYS HEAP Hotline at 1-800-342-3009.

It’s hot outside, but sometimes air conditioning is too cool. Please send a sweater to the program if your loved one tends to prefer warmer temperatures.

Livable Communities Connection: Connecting People and Resources to Help Seniors Age with Independence, Dignity and Joy

My Second Home in collaboration with the Mount Kisco Library received a grant from the Lifetime Arts Council.

The grant program uses several collage techniques to cre-ate expressions of memories while working on fine motor and dexterity skills.

Please join us for the culminating event:

Boxes of Memories: Our Experiences and Emotions

on Saturday, September 8, 2012, 2pm to 4pm

at the Mount Kisco Library.

Joni W. Ehrlich, GCM, MSH Community Out reach Coordinator/LCC of North Central Westchester. You can reach her at jehrlich@fsw.org.

Nancy Loden, JEWEL Coordinator. You can reach her at nloden@fsw.org.

Eleanor and her two friends dress up for a Cindy Sherman-style photo.

Above: Vonnie and a friend learn about Jackson Pollack and try to imitate his drip paintings.

Right: Chef Marla Mendillo prepares hors d'oeuvres for the art show.