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Special Points Of Interest In November

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11/1 Outing: St. Andrew’s Church 11/4 Bible Study 11/4 Outing: Ci Ci’s Pizza 11/5 Greek Orthodox Services 11/5 Greek Coffee w/ St. Haralambos 11/7 Daughters Of Penelope 11/7 Catholic Services 11/8 Peanut Butter Social 11/10 Ask Dr. A 11/10 Computer Games 11/11 Bible Study 11/11 Outing: Goodwill 11/11 11/11 Social 11/12 Orthodox Service 11/12 Greek Coffee w/ Friends 11/13 Life Enrichment Committee 11/14 St.Andrew’s Philoptchos 11/15 Orpheus Forklore Hellenic Society 11/17 WTTW Grandparent outreach program 11/17 St. John Philoptochos 11/18 Bible Study 11/18 Outing: Demetri’s 11/18 Birthday Bash 11/ 19 Greek Coffee w/ St.

Demetrios of Elmhurst 11/20 Resident Council 11/20 Food Council 11/21 Feast Day 11/24 Music w/ Bob 11/25 Bible Study 11/25 Outing: Movie Theatre 11/26 Sharon’s Boutique 11/28 Catholic Services 11/28 Beethoven & Tea

Mary C. 11/02 John K. 11/05 Toula A. 11/07 Pete C. 11/09 Frieda A. 11/10 Sophia P. 11/12 Sophia G. 11/21 Catherine K. 11/26 Bruce S. 11/29 Zaharoula G. 11/30 Fun facts About November

In any given year, November starts on the same

day of the week as March and ends on the

same day of the week as August.

November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year. November is the only month when more rain usually falls on London than Paris.

Inside this issue: Special Points of Interest/Birthdays

Activity Happenings A Note From Food Services

A Note From Social Service Giving Tree Volunteers Needed

Like Us On Facebook A Note From Environmental Services

Moments To Remember

Life Enrichment Calendar

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A note from environmental services ... The Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre was founded on the basis of providing “Quality Care With Genuine Hospitality” and is honored and privileged to care for your loved one. Currently over 90% of our residents rely on the facility to launder the clothing therefore it is crucial that all cloth-ing is given to the receptionist for labeling immediately upon being brought to the facility and prior to giving it to the resident. All clothing must be labeled by the facility, regardless if the clothing is being laundered by the family or facility. Please do not leave items to be labeled at the nursing station or in the resident room. Once the clothing has been labeled the laundry staff will deliver it to the resident room. If the family wishes to do the laundry please provide a hamper to put the soiled clothing in and also inform social services in order to have a “family will do laundry” sign placed. Also, we would like to remind you that residents rooms are furnished with a limited amount of space for storage of clothing so we ask that the family rotates clothing that is appropriate based on the season. In addition, food brought into the facility for a resident must conform to the residents prescribed diet and must be stored in a secure container (ex: Tupper wear). The container of food must be labeled and dated with the residents name and date that the food was prepared and/or opened. If you choose to bring food into the facility, please make an extra effort to inspect your loved ones draw-ers and food contents to ensure that the food continues to be safe for consumption and properly stored. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to call me at (847) 459-8700 ext: 1025 or send an email to aibrahimovic@garcc.org Thank you very much for your support and cooperation. Sincerely, Amira Ibrahimovic Director of Housekeeping

1913 Waukegan Road Glenview, IL Phone: 847-486-1988 Hours: Mon-Sun 6am– 4pm Please support this wonderful establishment with great quality food.

660 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL Phone: 847-940-0777

A special thank you to Demetri’s Restaurant in Deerfield for hosting

monthly lunch outings for our Residents.

A NOTE FROM SOCIAL SERVICE ..

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES – POAHC/POLST

A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare (POAHC) is a legal document which provides authorization for someone you have named to act on your behalf with respect to health care decisions. The Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare can be created by our Social Services Department here at the GARCC. The document is very basic in that it simply names your agent and what life-sustaining treatment you

would like i.e. DNR. In conjunction with a POAHC, it is recommended that a Practioner’s Order for Life- Sustaining Treatment or POLST form is also created. POAHC and POLST are called Advance Directives which are written instructions stating how you wish your medical decisions to be made if you become unable to make decisions for yourself. A Surrogate Decision Maker form can also be created for those who do not have a POAHC and who are unable to make decisions related to their diagnoses. To create a POAHC, POLST or Surrogate form, please feel free to contact your Social Services Department at the GARCC. Sincerely, Diane Korbakes Director of Social Services Greek-American Rehabilitation and Care Centre - 847-499-7134 or dkorbakes@garcc.org

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Including pictures, specials activities and programs.

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Therapy Corner

Living with Low Vision

As we age, our eyesight changes in many ways. Many people are able to manage the changes

with new glasses. But some visual changes, including those due to glaucoma, macular degenera-

tion and cataracts cannot be corrected with a pair of glasses. People with these types of problems

have “low vision” and are at higher risk for falls and other medical problems. Physical and occu-

pational therapists can teach compensations for low vision to help people manage their daily

tasks safely. Here are 4 ideas to help an individual with low vision:

Lighting and Glare

Consider the everyday activities you perform in each room of your home, and then decide if

you need additional or different lighting in each space.

It is not recommended that you create additional illumination by simply placing a higher-

wattage bulb into an existing light fixture or lamp because it can cause vision-reducing

glare.

A physical or occupational therapist can help you to evaluate the different types and sources

of light within your home. The therapist can also help to identify if glare is impacting

your vision.

Modifying Size of Print/Objects

Modify the size of the object with either large print products or use of Optical devices, such

as magnifiers or readers

Enhancing Contrast

Use of different colors can be used to enhance independence, safety, and accessibility

Increasing the contrast between an object and its background will generally make the object

more visible.

Modifying the Task

There are many strategies for maximizing your independence. Therapists can assist in you

in identifying modifications to the tasks that are causing you problems.

If you or a loved one need assistance coping with low vision, please contact Joellyn Schwartz in

our therapy department at 847-499-7121 to schedule a time for an evaluation or screening.

**If you have any questions or concerns, please contact

Joellyn Schwartz Admissions Director at 847-459-8700 ext 1021

or via email at JSchwartz@garcc.org

In the spirit of giving, we thought it would be nice to make sure the holidays are special for each and every one of our residents. To participate: Pick a name from the Giving Tree Chose one of the three listed gifts to purchase Return the gift you purchased in a gift bag ( NO boxes please) with the enclosed label

We will be labeling items before they are given to the residents to make sure nothing gets lost and everyone

receives a gift.

We ask that you return all gifts no later than December 15, 2015.

Our Life Enrichment Department will pass out the gifts at the Resident Holiday Party. Thank you for your generosity!

**For further details, please contact Life Enrichment

Department or call 847-459-8700 ext 1044

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A note from food Service...

Greetings!! From the Kitchen. November ushers in colder weather, and the beginning of the

Holiday Season. This month we are featuring a Holiday Dessert Recipe.

Baked Alaska – Recipe – Courtesy of Alton Brown

Ingredients

1 ½ quarts Neapolitan ice cream, softened

9 by 5 by ½-inch piece chiffon cake

8 oz. sugar

2 oz. water

4 oz. pasteurized egg whites, room temperature

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch kosher salt

Directions

Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap.

Place the softened ice cream into the loaf pan and spread evenly.

Place the piece of cake on top of the ice cream, press down lightly, and place

the pan in the freezer for 1 hour.

After an hour, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2 quart saucepan

and place over high heat. Stir just until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.

Clip on a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to 240 degrees F. While

the syrup is cooking, place the egg whites, salt, and vanilla into the bowl of a

stand mixer and, using the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs on high speed

until the reach medium peaks, 4 to 5 minutes.

When the sugar syrup reaches 240 degrees F, remove from the heat and, with

the stand mixer on low speed, slowly and carefully pour the syrup in a thin

steady stream into the egg white mixture, being careful not to come in contact

with the whisk. Once all the syrup has been added, increase the mixer speed to high and

whisk until stiff peaks are formed and the mixture has cooled 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove the loaf pan from the freezer, turn upside down onto a heatproof serving platter,

and remove the plastic wrap. Completely cover the ice cream cake combo with a 1-inch lay-

er of meringue all around, sealing the meringue to the pan around the bottom edge.

Use a propane torch to brown the meringue all over. Serve immediately.

If you have any questions or concerns

Contact Stuart Ruffin Food Services Director 847-459-8700 ext 1024 or via email

sruffin@garcc.org

Volunteers needed ….

Activity Happenings….

Have you ever wondered to yourself how you can make a positive impact on another person’s life? Well, becoming a volunteer

can be a very rewarding experience.

Here at the Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre we are always look-ing for friendly, outgoing and compassionate individuals to lend a

helping hand. There are many ways you can be of assistance such as, visiting with the Residents, providing additional support during activities, assisting with special projects or events, helping provide clerical assistance or even

volunteering in our gift shop.

To begin your volunteering experience today visit our website at www.garcc.org and complete the volunteer

application or feel free to stop in and pick an application up near our first floor reception area.

All activities are subject to change. All changes will be posted on the large Life Enrichment Calendar on each floor.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

11 8:00 Outing: St. Andrew’s Church 10:00 MorningStretch2FL &3 10:15 Morning Bonanza 2F&3 1:30 Afternoon Spa-2FL

2:00 Bingo—2 FL

3:00 Hoagie Social– 2FL

6:30 Evening Matinee

210:00 Morning Exercise-2fl,3

10:30 Brain Teasers-2FL &3FL

1:00 leisure Cart—2Fl & 3 FL

2:00 Bingo-2FL

3:15 Gentlemen Group

Gentlemen/Ladies Tea –2FLTR

310:00 MorningStretch2FL &3 10:15 Morning Bonanza 2F&3 1:30 Afternoon Spa-2FL

2:00 What In The World?—2 FL

2:00 What’s That Smell?- 2 FLT

3:00 Bingo – 2FL

6:30 Evening Matinee– 2f

410:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Movies on Netflix-2FL

11:30 Outing: Ci Ci’s Pizza

1:30 Random Acts Of Flowers

2:00 Bingo – 2fFL

3:00 Beer &Pretzel Social – 2 FL

4:00 Re Run Social– 2 & 3 FL

510:00 Orthodox Service 10:00 Rock & Roll Fitness2fl

2:00 Balloon Tennis– 2Flt

2:00 Bingo-2FL

3:00 Greek Coffee w/St. Haralambos -2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 7:00 Card Games-1FL

6 10:00 Morning Stretch-2fl&3fl

10:30 Parachute -2&3FL

1:00 Library Cart -2 & 3 FL

2:00 Arts & Crafts- 3FL

3:00 Bingo 3FL

3:15 Afternoon Saloon-2fl

7 10:00 Movie Classics-2&3

1:00 Leisure Cart-2FL & 3FL

2:00 Catholic Service– 2FL

2:00 Bingo –2FL

3:00DaughtersOfPenelope-

2FL

4:00 Broadway Matinee–

810:00 MorningStretch2FL &3 10:15 Morning Bonanza 2F&3 1:30 Afternoon Spa-2FL

2:00 Bingo—2 FL

3:00 Peanut ButterSocial–2FL

6:30 Evening Matinee– 2fllr

910:00 Morning Exercise-2fl,3

10:30 Brain Teasers-2FL &3FL

1:00 leisure Cart—2Fl & 3 FL

2:00 Bingo-2FL

3:15 Gentlemen Group

Gentlemen/Ladies Tea –2FLTR

1010:00 Light & Lively2FL &3 FL 10:30 Trivia– 2FL&3FL

1:00 Ask Dr. A.-2FLTV

2:00 Computer Games– 2FL

2:00 How Does It Feel

3:00 Bingo-2FL

6:30 Evening Spa – 2FLTR

11 10:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Movies on Netflix-2FL

11:30 Outing: Good Will

1:00 Leisure Cart

2:00 Bingo – 2fFL

3:00 11/11Social – 2 FL

4:00 Re Run Social– 2 & 3 FL

12 10:00 Orthodox Service 10:00 Rock &Roll Fitness2fl

2:00 Balloon Tennis– 2Flt

2:00 Bingo-2FL

3:00 Greek Coffee w/ Friends -2FL 6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 7:00 Card Games-1FL

1310:00 Morning Stretch-2fl&3fl

10:30 Parachute -2&3FL

1:30 Life Enrichment

Committee-2FLTR

2:00 Arts & Crafts 3FL

3:00 Bingo 3FL

3:15 Afternoon Saloon-2fl

14 10:00 Movie Classics-

2&3Fl

1:00 Leisure Cart

2:00 St. Andrew’s

Philoptochos–2FL

3:00 Bingo- 2FL

4:00 Comedy Clips-2FL & 3

15 10:00 Morning Stretch 2&3 10:15 Reminiscing Corner2&3

1:30 Bella’s Boutique-2FL

2:00 Orpheus Forklore

Hellenic Society – 2FL

3:00 Bingo—2FL

6:30 Happy Hour-2FL

16 10:00 Morning Stretch2FL&3

10:30 Brain Teasers-2FL &3FL

1:00 Leisure Cart

2:00 Bingo–1FL

3:00 Tea Time-1FL

3:15 League of Extraordinary

Gentlemen –2FLTR

17 10:00 WTTW GrandParent

Out Reach Connection– 2FL

1:00 Ask DR. A -2FL T

2:00 Bingo-2FL 2:00 Tiny Bubbles-2fFL 3:00 ST. John Philoptochos 2 FL 4:00 Rerun Social– 2Fl& 3 FL 6:30 Manicures w/ Christine 2FLTR

18 10:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Movies on Netflix-2FL

11:30 Outing: Demetri’s

1:00 Leisure Cart

2:00 Bingo– 2 Fl

3:00 Birthday Bash-2FL

3:00 How Does It Feel?-2FL

1910:00 Rock &Roll Fitness2fl

2:00 Bingo– 2FLR

2:00 How Does It Feel-2FLTR 3:00 Greek Coffee w/ St.

Demetrios of Elmhurst

6:30 Wheel of Fortune-1FL 7:00 Card Games-1FL

20 10:00 Morning Stretch- 2&3fl

10:30 Morning Triva-2&3FL

2:00 Resident Council-3FL

2:30 Food Council-3FL

3:00 Bingo3FL

3:15 Afternoon Saloon-2 FLITR

21 10:00 Feast Day– CH

1:00 Leisure Cart

2:00 Bingo– 2FL

3:00 Afternoon Social-2FL

3:30 TV Classics– 2& 3FL

22 10:00 Morning Stretch 2FL 10:15 Volley Ball Fun-2FL

1:30 Bella’s Boutique1FL

2:00 Bingo—2 FL

3:00 Apple Cider Social-2 FL

6:30 Evening Matinee– 2FL

2310:00 Morning Stretch 2FL&3

10:30 Brain Teasers-2FL &3FL

1:00 Leisure Cart

2:00Bingo-3Fl

3:15 League of Extraordinary

Gentlemen –2 FLTR

2410:00 Light &Lively-2FL&3FL 10:30 Parachute –2 FL & 3 FL

10:30 Joggers Club

1:00 Ask. Dr. A-2FLTV

2:00 Music W/ Bob-2FL 3:00 Bingo– 2 FL 3:00 What Is That?-2FLTR 6:30 Evening Spa– 2FLTR

25 10:00 Bible Study– CH

10:00 Movies on Netflix-2FL

11:30 Outing: Movie Theatre

12:00 Sharon’s Boutique-1FL

2:00 Bingo-2FL

3:00 Pomengranate Social2FL

3:00 Men’s Group

4:15 TV Classics– 2& 3 FL

26 Thanksgiving

10:00 Macy’s Parade2FL,3FL

10:30 Café & Donuts-2Fl,3FL

11:00 Football Madness– 1FL 2:00 Bingo-2FL 3:00 Afternoon Social– 2FL 4:00 Afternoon Matinee-2FL

27 10:00 MorningStretch-

2FL&3FL

10:30 Wish List– 2FL&3Fl

1:00 Library Cart– 2 & 3FL

2:00 Going Shopping-3FL

3:00 Bingo-3FL

3:00 Afternoon Saloon-2Fltr

28 0:00 Movie Classics-

2Fl&3FL

1:00 Leisure Cart– 2FL&3FL

2:00 Catholic Service-2FL

2:00 Bingo– 2FL

3:00 Beethoven & Tea -2fl

3:30 TV Classics– 2&3FL

29 10:00 Morning Stretch 2FL

10:15 Blow Up Bowling-2FL

1:30 Bella’s Boutique-2FL

2:00 Bingo – 2FL

3:00 Veggie Social … 2FL

6:30 Happy Hour Social–2Fl

3010:00 Morning Stretch 2&3

10:30 Brain Teasers-2FL &3FL

1:00 Leisure Cart

2:00 Bingo– 3FL

3:00 Tea Time-3FL

3:15 League of Extraordinary

Gentlemen –2 FLTR

Game/ Talk Shows

10am 2FLT

Greek Tv 10 am –3FLT

3KEY 1FL– 1st FL Activity Room 2FL– 2nd FL Dining Room 3FL– 3rd FL Dining Room CH-Chapel P– Patio 2FLTR– 2nd FL Training Room 2FLT– 2nd FL TV Room 3FLT– 3rd FL TV Room 3FLIC– 3rd FL Internet Café *Weather Permitting

Greek American Rehabilitation & Care Center November 2015 Life Enrichment Calendar

Moments to Remember