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THE VILLAGE NEWS
BELMONT VILLAGE AT CARDIFF BY THE SEA
OCTOBER 2017
Sadie’s Corner
Greetings and grab your coat!We’ve had a hot summer. I’m soglad it is beginning to cool herein sunny San Diego.
Thank you to all the familymembers, residents and visitorswho continue to check in andout at the front desk. OurAccushied program has provenvery beneficial for us behind thescenes. Although we have NOThad to screen anyone out, it is agreat way for us to know who isin the community at any giventime in case we have a realemergency. As a reminder to allresidents, if you leave thecommunity from L2, please callthe front desk so we can checkyou out.
Along those lines, pleaseremember that our exit doorsare all alarmed now. In responseto the industry trend ofelopements, we decided toconnect the doors to thestairwells, the exit doors and anumber of internal doors thatlead to an exit. They are tied toour new and improved radio callsystem. If you exit/enter analarmed door, all staff will benotified and will do a residenthead count in response to thealarm. This is our commitmentto keeping our residents safe atBelmont Village and we
appreciate your support.Notice less chatter on the
radios? Belmont Villageupgraded the call light softwareand is now using iPods for thedirect care staff. We continue touse the radios forcommunication with the frontdesk and housekeeping, but thepals and nurses now have iPods.This is great for trackingcommunication. There is nothingmore frustrating than trying totalk on the radio and not beingheard because of traffic. Nowwe have a quiet and thoroughtracking mechanism for theemergency call light system.And as stated above, the iPodsare also connected to the exitalarms throughout thecommunity.
Even though the days will begetting shorter, Belmont won’tbe short on fun things to do.Last month left us hoppin’ withour fun ’50s party, and thismonth we discover Bavarianculture through Oktoberfest! Didyou know that southern Bavariawas once known for its terriblewater supply, and in order toavoid cholera the locals wouldwet their whistles with the saferalternative of beer?
Have a wonderful Halloweenand read on to see what otherspecial events we have plannedfor this month!
OUR TEAMSADIE HARNESS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected]
MELISSA LOPEZ-DUKESDIRECTOR OF RESIDENT CARE
THERESE FARLEYACTIVITY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X107
[email protected] GERSON
MEMORY PROGRAMCOORDINATOR X123
[email protected] VAN MIDDLESWORTHHUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST
DON CALLAHANBUILDING ENGINEER X128
[email protected] SOTO
CHEF MANAGER [email protected]
MELISSA WOODSALES AND MARKETING [email protected]
PAULA LEMKUILSALES AND MARKETING [email protected]
RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS2nd Esther C., Nancy S.3rd Ralph R.4th Pat K.6th Al C., Jack H.7th Doris S., Don S.10th Charles C.17th Gina K.18th Lucee W.21st Sophie S.23rd Geneve S.24th Monica F.25th Mary Ann F.
EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS1st Taylor M.2nd Adan G.4th Alicia L.9th Felicia O.14th Kristina R.15th Iva A.17th Clare H.22nd Julia N.23rd Ariana B.25th Karla M.
EMPLOYEEANNIVERSARIES1yr Jasmine M., Tiffany M.1yr Charlotte, Megan K., Jessie S.2yrs Clare H.3yrs Iva A.4yrs Shella C.5yrs Brooke L.
OCTOBERHAPPENINGS
Wed., Oct. 4th @ 10:30Picnic and Pumpkin Outing
Come to Bates Nut Farm andcheck out the various sizes,
shapes and species of pumpkinswhile picnicking on a barbecued
lunch.Wed., Oct. 11th @ 11:30 am
Lunch Outing to Ki’sOverlook the Cardiff surf from
the upstairs balcony and diningroom while enjoying casual
lunch fare.Wed., Oct. 18th @ 4:30
Dinner with Robert at 3rdCorner
Join us as we return to one ofour favorite tasty spots! We will
dine in the enclosed privatepatio at the Lumberyard.Wed., Oct. 25th @ 1:00Monthly Movie Outing
(movie t.b.d. closer to the date)
Bates Nut Farm and Pumpkin Patch
Ki’s Restaurant, Cardiff
3rd Corner Cafe, Lumberyard
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHShukri Egal is one of our wonderful
servers! Shukri spreads smiles wherever hegoes. He was born in Ethiopia, but moved toSomalia at a young age. He is one of 11siblings and falls right in the middle. Afterbeing sponsored and granted citizenship, hegraduated Hoover High. He has almostcompleted his undergrad degree at Cal StateSan Marcos. In his spare time he plays indoorsoccer and is also a champion in the onlinegame, League of Legends. We’re lucky Shukrihas landed here at Belmont. Congratulations!
A Very Special Thank You forall who donated andparticipated in this year’sfundraising for the NationalAlzheimer’s Association. Weraised over $2000 with the Biketo End Alzheimer’s event andthe Walk to End Alzheimer’s atMission Bay!
Thank you to our serviceproviders who came to supportour fundraiser for theAlzheimer’s Association andpedaled and/or walked forthe cause!
Judy Schrieber – JKSInsurance Solutions, Inc.
Steve Pettersen – SeniorsHelping Seniors
Cindy Wilson – HeritageSenior Care
Dawn Koutsky – Hospice ofthe South Coast
Ana Beza – Aviara HealthcareCenter
Laurie Moore – GentleTransitions
Dana Simms – Accent CareKathe Kline – MedicareQuickDana Simms – Accent Care
at HomePascal van den Berk – First
Light Home Care
What does Medicare’s AnnualOpen Enrollment mean to you?
Come hear why residents ofassisted living communitiesmight want to consider a planthat gives access to MobileDoctors, what rights your annualnotice of change might give you,and how to get access to mobiledoctors with a supplement, evenif you aren’t in the best health.
Kathe Kline was a financialplanner for 25yrs before turningher attention to helping peopledecipher the confusing optionsof Medicare. This came aboutwhen her husband, Les, turned65 and he had picked out asupplement plan with an agentwho didn’t share the correctinformation. Due to that error,her husband will pay a penaltyfor the rest of his life. Kathedecided to dedicate more timeto helping people avoid thismistake. Thus, she foundedMedicareQuick. Kathe has apassion for helping othersuntangle the plans available sothey know exactly what theirMedicare covers . Kathe is alsothe creator of a Podcast knownthrough-out the United States as“Rock Your Retirement.” Katheis a delightful speaker and youwill gain a clear understandingof what Medicare’s Annual OpenEnrollment is and the optionsyou have. Continental Breakfastitems & beverages will beserved. RSVP to the Conciergeat 760.436.8900.
TRANSPORTATION
MondayShopping Trips
Neighborhood/COF Outings
TuesdayNorthbound Doctor Drives*Errand Day (time permitting)
WednesdayOuting Day
Shopping Trips
ThursdaySouthbound Doctor Drives*
Errand Day (time permitting)Friday
Neighborhood/COF OutingsShopping Trips
SaturdayWalking Club
Scenic RideOnce per month Ralphs Trip
SundayChurch RunsScenic Ride
*Please note the following for Tue/ThuDoctor Drives:
• 15-mile radius (each way)• 48-hour advance notice
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October 2017TH Town Hall TF Town Hall Foyer Special EventSR Screening Room JK Josephine's KitchenB Bistro L LibraryP Pool MBA
GR Great Room Outing
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Church Runs 110:00 GR Giant Crossword12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible
Study1:00 Outing CCC Concert; Great
American Songbook1:30 SR Daily Movie3:00 GR Gary Burt Performs7:00 SR Evening Movie
29:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:15 SR Music Appreciation10:30 P Aqua Aerobics11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 TH Brain Boosters3:00 TH Laughing with Robert7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 39:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 P Free Swim1:15 TH BINGO2:30 TH Activity Chat3:00 TH Art with Robert P.7:00 SR Evening Movie
49:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 Outing; Pumpkin Patch andPicnic
11:00 GR Diane at the Piano1:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 59:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!1:15 TH Cultural Studies3:00 B Happy Hour: Billy Harper
Band7:00 SR Evening Movie
69:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit1:30 A Walk in the Park3:00 TH Dance Exhibition w/Sandra
& Tomaso4:00 SR Armchair Astronomy4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
79:00 A Walk in the Park
10:30 Scenic Ride1:00 SR Downton Abbey; Season 11:15 TH BINGO3:00 Shopping to Ralphs3:00 GR Sheldon at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 810:00 GR Giant Crossword12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible
Study1:30 Scenic Ride1:30 SR Daily Movie3:00 GR Renata at the Piano7:00 SR Evening Movie
Columbus Day 99:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:15 SR Music Appreciation10:30 P Aqua Aerobics11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 TH Brain Boosters3:00 TH Stone Age Doc7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 109:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 P Free Swim1:15 TH BINGO3:00 TH Travelog with Hernan;
Queen Elizabeth7:00 SR Evening Movie
119:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
11:00 GR Diane at the Piano11:30 Outing; Lunch at Ki’s in Cardiff
1:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle3:00 A Walk in the Park7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 129:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!1:15 TH Cultural Studies3:00 B Happy Hour; Tony
Detorre7:00 SR Evening Movie
139:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit1:30 SR Hooray for Hollywood3:00 TH Volunteer Action for
Aging; Travel Talk4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
149:00 A Walk in the Park
10:30 Scenic Ride1:00 SR Downton Abbey; Season 11:15 TH BINGO2:30 Shopping to Ralphs3:00 GR Robert Parker at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 1510:00 GR Giant Crossword12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible
Study1:00 Outing CCC Concert; A Night
at the Opera1:30 TH Ceramics Class1:30 SR Daily Movie7:00 SR Evening Movie
169:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 P Aqua Aerobics11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Art for all Ages: All Skill
Levels!7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 179:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!1:15 TH BINGO2:30 SR Ted Talks; Ideas Worth
Spreading!3:00 TH Art with Robert P.7:00 SR Evening Movie
189:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
11:00 GR Diane at the Piano1:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle2:00 TH Residents’ Meeting4:30 Dinner with Robert; 3rd Corner7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 199:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!1:30 TH Current Events with
Katrina3:00 B Special Happy Hour;
Octoberfest!7:00 SR Evening Movie
209:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit1:00 P Free Swim2:00 GR Helen Woodward Animal Visits2:00 JK Chat with Chef3:00 TH Volunteer Action for Aging;
Music4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
219:00 A Walk in the Park
10:30 Scenic Ride1:00 SR Downton Abbey; Season 11:15 TH BINGO3:15 B The History Guy4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 2210:00 GR Giant Crossword12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible
Study1:30 SR Daily Movie1:30 TH Jewelry Class3:00 Scenic Ride7:00 SR Evening Movie
239:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 TH Brain Boosters10:30 P Aqua Aerobics11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 SR Music Appreciation4:00 GR Glenn Kramer at the Piano; Name
that Tune!7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 249:00 TH Balance and Be Fit
10:30 A Walk in the Park1:15 TH BINGO1:30 L Book Club Chat3:00 TH Art with Robert P.7:00 SR Evening Movie
259:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
11:00 GR Diane at the Piano1:00 Monthly Movie Outing (movie
tbd)1:30 TF Knots of Love Knitting Circle7:00 SR Evening Movie
Southbound Doctor Drives 269:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 TH Chair Tap!1:30 TH Marine Biology3:00 B Happy Hour; Celeste
Barbier7:00 SR Evening Movie
279:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:30 TH MusicWorx for Wellness11:00 JK Birthday Lunch3:00 TH Volunteer Action for Aging;
Arts/Crafts4:30 TH Shabbat Blessing7:00 SR Evening Movie
289:00 A Walk in the Park
10:30 Scenic Ride1:00 SR Downton Abbey; Season 11:15 TH BINGO3:00 GR Vincent at the Piano4:00 Communion Room Visits7:00 SR Evening Movie
Church Runs 2910:00 GR Giant Crossword12:30 TH Nondenominational Bible
Study1:30 Scenic Ride1:30 SR Daily Movie3:00 GR Gary Burt Performs7:00 SR Evening Movie
309:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:30 Shopping9:45 TH Sit and Be Fit
10:15 Birch Aquarium Tour w/Allison10:30 P Aqua Aerobics11:00 GR Toni on the Piano1:30 SR Music Appreciation3:00 TH Meredythe presents; Charlie
Chaplin7:00 SR Evening Movie
Northbound Doctor Drives 319:00 TH Balance and Be Fit9:45 TH Get Fit with Jason!
10:30 Free Swim1:15 TH BINGO1:30 TH Art with Robert P.2:30 B Costume Contest3:00 B Halloween Happy Hour;
Bayou Brothers7:00 SR Evening Movie
IN-HOUSE SERVICES
Optometry/PodiatryBy Appointment Only
AudiologistLast Tuesday,
2 p.m. (see front desk for location)
Parkinson’s SupportFirst Wednesday,
1 p.m. (TH)
Caregiver Support Group2nd and 4th Mondays
1:30 p.m (CR, L2)For family members and/or caregivers
who have a loved one needingassistance/support.
Salon9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.- Fri.
Located on 3rd floorPlease schedule directly with
the salon(760) 632-4667
Dry CleaningPickup/Drop-Off:
8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays
SPECIAL TOUR OF BIRCHAQUARIUM
Allison Randolph is a Marine Biologist andOcean Conservationist passionate aboutcommunicating ocean science. Her oceanadvocacy work has taken her to the farcorners of the world’s ocean; from coral reefresearch in Indonesia, to deep seaexploration in Antarctica. This month, inaddition to her talk on leopard sharks, she willbe our personal guide at Birch Aquarium!
October 30th @ 10:15Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Nurse’s Note
National DepressionScreening Day is held annuallyon the Thursday of the first fullweek in October. That would beOctober 5th, this year. It is aneducational and screening eventthat is conducted by hospitals,clinics and community groupsnationwide. Much like themedical community screens fordiabetes and high bloodpressure, there is an offer toscreen for mood disorders forthe public. The focus is toidentify mental disorders andseek help.
Depression is a common andtreatable mood disorder.Belmont Village conductsscreening for Depressionutilizing The GeriatricDepression Scale tool. This toolhelps identify residents whomay be in need of assistanceand are suffering fromdepression. Belmont Village also
has available resources formental health, includingpsychologists and psychiatristswho may visit the communities.
Depression is the leadingcause of disability in the U.S. forages 15 to 65. Depression affectsmore than 15 million Americans.Only about half of Americansdiagnosed with majordepression receive treatment.Up to 80% of those who receivetreatment show animprovement in symptoms,usually within four to six weeks,of beginning of treatment.
Some leading causes ofdepression are: loss of appetite,loss of interest in activities, poorconcentration, weight loss, lackof motivation, sleepdisturbances, memory loss, andunexplained sadness. If you feelyou are experiencing thesesymptoms, please talk with oneof the nurses about a propercourse of action.
Neighborhood News
Hello, October! As theseasons change outside, theneighborhood changes as well. Iam very pleased to say that weare introducing new faces to ourteam. Our new staff will betrained by our veteran staff andme—the memory programscoordinator. The care providedin the neighborhood is veryhands-on, and the potential for ameaningful bond is endless. Thisbond is the main reason why wedo what we do and love it. Thisrelationship is so beneficial forour souls, the residents’ qualityof life, and the daily activities.The ability to know whatsomeone wants and needs orfilling in with the missing word isso helpful when language isscarce. Our new staff will knowour residents intimately byworking closely with them, butalso learn about our residents’life stories. We believe that ourresidents are who they alwayshave been, and it is imperativethat we honor their unique andextraordinary being. If you arenot sure if your loved one’s lifestory was filled out during movein or if you would like to reviseit, please let me know, and wewill work on it together. Also,please meet our new staff whenyou have the chance. As always,I welcome any email you sendmy way. You can reach me [email protected].
Circle of Friends
As the dog days of summerare at a close, the time to go tonational parks is now! OnNational Parks Day, COFresidents participated in adebate on whether or notpeople should be charged a userfee for general entry andrecreation in the park.
“A user fee is necessary formaintenance of the park,” GlennG. said. “Who else is going topay for it?”
However, Lillian disliked a feeon the grounds that the parkswere created for everyoneto enjoy.
“A fee of $30 or more pervehicle is high for families whomay not be able to afford it,”she said. “It’s even moreexpensive if the parks charge afee per person.”
In addition to debates likethis, COF enjoyed making theirown mini pizzas for Pizza PizazzDay. For William Taft and FlagDay, they created a no-bake flagcheesecake.
“No bake? So that means noegg, or flour,” Marcia N. said.
She was right. This cake onlyrequired mascarpone cheese,cream cheese, heavy whippingcream, sugar, and a splash oflemon juice! Blueberries andstrawberries made up the starsand stripes!
Our COF activities are alwaysenriched by the input of thegroup, especially when theyshare their past experiences.
Art O. on Island Day in theNeighborhood
Kathleen cooking up fun in COF
Gene and Janet get tropical!
Circle of Friends out at walking club
Eloise at the Museum of Making Music
THE VILLAGE SCENE
Alzheimer’s Walk, Mission Bay Al & Judy take a ride to Lovers Lane! We had fun with the RhinestoneGrannies!
Susan at the buffet on Island Day Clare helps Anita see the eclipse safely A.J. serving floats during a Houstonfundraiser
3535 Manchester AvenueCardiff By the Sea, CA 92007
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