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THE VILLAGE NEWS
BELMONT VILLAGE OF TURTLE CREEK
OCTOBER 2017
CornerDirector’s
October ushersin a change ofseason and withthis change ofseason comes asense ofanticipation for all
the events for the FALL.Belmont Turtle Creek loves agood party! We have aHalloween Party planned forresidents and employees. Wecan’t wait for the CostumeContest! I hear this year will be areal “Thriller!!” And as always,little ones are welcome to join usfor trick-or-treating.
This year we will also have aFall Family Festival. Look forthose dates and invite yourfamily. We will have music byThe Dallas Banjo Band and lotsof fall fun. Please invite yourfamilies!
We have been raising fundsfor the Dallas Alzheimer’sAssociation and have puttogether a fantastic team for theAnnual Walk To End Alzheimer’son October 7th. Even if youcan’t walk the day of, you canalways donate and join theteam. Please see Aubrey for
sign-up details.Thank you to those who took
part in the 9/11 RemembranceLunch last month. We havestarted a new tradition atBelmont Turtle Creek. House 11was thrilled to meet you all andenjoyed the BBQ meal. We willalso work with our Dallas FireDepartment in the comingmonths to collect toys forChristmas to be distributed byour local DFD. Look for detailsto come.
We are still collectingfunds throughwww.youcaring.com/BVCaresfor the Belmont employeesimpacted by Hurricane Harvey.Remember that each dollardonated will be matched byBelmont. I want to thank allthose who have donated to thefund. Your generosity is deeplyappreciated.
Please make a note, as weenter into the fast past fallseason, to make reservations forthe events noted on thecalendar for RSVPs. We want toprepare our best for you andyour guests.
A parting thought about fall,“Love the trees until their leavesfall off, then encourage them totry again next year.” —ChadSugg
STAFF DIRECTORY
Nancy SandersExecutive Director
[email protected] Kelley
Executive Director In [email protected]
Arthur MbatiaDirector of Resident Care
Kellie HardestyDir. of Activity and Memory
Lisa MachDirector of Sales
[email protected] NunezChef Manager
[email protected] Clayton
Building [email protected]
Aubrey FergusonActivity Programs Coord.
[email protected] Underwood
Dining Room Managerdunderwood@
belmontvillage.comCandice Stoner
Human Resources [email protected]
Vivian BlackCommunity Relations
[email protected] Shankle
Outside Community [email protected]
FAMILY CAREGIVERSUPPORT GROUP
Facilitator - Lisa ShardonFirst Tuesday of the month
3:00 PM4th Floor Center for Learning
FAMILY CAREGIVERSUPPORT GROUP
Facilitator - Vivian BlackThird Thursday of the month
5:30 PM7th Floor Pool Lounge
PARKINSON’SSUPPORT GROUP
Facilitator - Catrina NeiserFirst Friday of the month11:30 AM in Town Hall
TREMOR SUPPORTGROUP
Facilitator - Catrina NeiserThird Friday of the month11:30 AM in Town Hall
HAPPY BIRTHDAYS
October Birthdays are invited tothe luncheon at 11:30 AM onFriday, October 27th, alongwith one guest. Afterward,
everyone is invited to attendthe party at 1:00 PM.
RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS!10.1 Bill Leazer10.2 Darlene Pitts10.2 Dena Stewart10.3 Betty Rainy10.7 Bill Yung10.8 Freda Huckin10.9 Jackie Conner10.9 Deloris McCaghren10.10 James Russell10.12 Lisa La Rue10.13 David Childress10.14 Nancy Agnew10.14 Billien Warren10.16 Virginia Olsen
10.18 Marlou Bartlet10.18 Donnie Enholm10.18 Ginnie Woods10.19 Ron Keimer10.21 Jack Dixon10.27 Louella Nicol10.28 Phyllis Snyder
EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS!10.4 Michalyn Reibly10.5 Nikki Haile10.6 Krystal Jones10.8 Pelagie Mfine10.10 Dawn Wheeler10.10 Doretha Linwood10.16 Maria Arroyo10.17 Danelle Clifton10.17 DJ Jones10.17 Vivian Mkwate10.18 Dimitri Cox10.18 Shaquita Lewis10.18 Morena Turley10.21 Larry Mani10.28 Santiago Nino10.31 Asia Johnson
NOVEL WAY TOBENEFIT YOURBRAIN
If you find yourself lost in agood book and getting caughtup in its characters, you are notonly entertaining yourself, butalso exercising your brain.Scientific studies have shownthat reading fiction appears toaffect sensory and motorpathways, as well as thelanguage area of the brain.Researchers say MRI resultsrevealed enhanced brainconnectivity and functionbecause readers visualize theactions and emotions of astory’s characters and putthemselves in their shoes.
DRAW BRAINBENEFITS FROMDOODLING
Once thought to be apointless distraction, doodling isan activity that can improvecognitive function, sayresearchers. There’s evidence
that penning aimless scribblesand sketches helps the brainprocess information and stayfocused. Several studies haveshown that doodlers rememberdata better than non-doodlers.Along with being a calmingcognitive tool, doodling—andsimilarly, freehand drawing—canalso be used to enhancephysical relaxation.
9/11 REMEMBRANCE
Welc meNew Residents
We will hold a New Resident andFamily Orientation on Monday,
October 23rd, at 4 p.m.in order to welcome you to Belmont
Village Turtle Creek. We willanswer any and all of the questionsyou or your family members mayhave! We hope to see you there!
Resident
COME JOIN US ...... on the last Monday of everymonth at 3 p.m. in Town Hall.Come share your feedback, ideasand concerns. The next residentcouncil meeting will be held on
Monday, October 30th.
Congratulations!
EMPLOYEEANNIVERSARIES10.13.03 Nunez, Alvaro10.31.13 Pinson, Minyon10.01.14 Martinez, Maria10.13.14 Shankle, Karisti L10.30.14 Hannett, Jessica M10.09.15 Hardin, Paula R10.29.15 Wheeler, Dawn B10.24.16 Idris, Idris R
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October 2017OS Off Site/ Outing SR Screening Room MBA ActivityTH Town Hall F4 Center for Learning RSVPB Bistro F7 Pool Lounge
GR Great Room P PoolJK Josephine's Kitchen GA Garden Room
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
19:30 SR HPUMC- Online Service
11:00 SR First Baptist DallasiCampus services
1:30 OS Sunday Drive2:00 TH Games with YMSL4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations
29:30 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!
-Discussion Group1:00 OS Super Wal-Mart2:00 F7 Yoga3:30 TH Art & Fun with Reena7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
39:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing- TBA2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GA Fall Book Club6:30 GR Junior League’s Musical
Therapy Singers
49:30 F7 Yoga
10:30 TH Morning Mental Warm-Ups1:00 TH 30 Second Lessons1:00 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Current Events with Randy
Mayeux6:15 OS Authors LIVE! Presents Art
Garfunkel
59:30 TH Cardio
10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese with Dave
Washburn4:00 TH Massage with Jen Oxford7:00 TH Belmont Bingo with Prizes!
69:30 P Aqua Fit
10:00 GR Turtle Creek CommunityAlzheimer’s Walk
11:15 TH Parkinson’s Support Group1:00 OS Shopping Outing- TBA1:15 TH Move.Laugh.Connect2:00 TH Silver Stretch & Dance7:00 TH Ballroom Dancing
78:00 OS Walk To End Alzheimer’s
10:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring
1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
89:30 SR HPUMC- Online Service
11:00 SR First Baptist DallasiCampus services
1:30 OS Sunday Drive2:00 TH Games with YMSL4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations
Columbus Day 99:30 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!
-Discussion Group1:00 OS Super Wal-Mart2:00 F7 Yoga7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
109:30 TH Muscle Matters
12:00 TH Lunch and Learn with Dr.Wohlgehagen General Neurology,Headache Specialist, Topic: Migraine101
1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing- TBA2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GA Fall Book Club6:15 OS Authors LIVE! Presents Roger D.
Hodge
119:30 F7 Yoga
10:30 TH Morning MentalWarm-Ups
1:00 F7 Mahjong1:00 TH 30 Second Lessons2:00 TH Pilates4:00 SR Miracle Ear
129:30 TH Cardio
10:30 TH Think Tank1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese Toney
Walsh7:00 TH Belmont Bingo with Prizes!
139:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 TH Bible Study with RonWilliams
1:00 OS Shopping Outing- TBA1:15 TH Move.Laugh.Connect2:00 TH Silver Stretch & Dance3:00 TH Garden Therapy with
Susan
1410:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:00 GR Norris Perry Performs1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
159:30 SR HPUMC- Online Service
11:00 SR First Baptist DallasiCampus services
1:30 OS Sunday Drive2:00 TH Games with YMSL4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations
169:30 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Discussion with RabbiWolk
1:00 OS Super Wal-Mart2:00 F7 Yoga3:30 TH Art & Fun with Reena7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
179:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing- TBA2:00 TH Boot Camp2:00 JK Fall Fashion Show with
Chico’s
189:30 F7 Yoga
10:30 TH Morning MentalWarm-Ups
1:00 F7 Mahjong1:30 GR Dallas JCC Choir2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Current Events with
Randy Mayeux
199:30 TH Cardio
10:30 No Catholic Communion- Willresume November 2nd
1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese with Andy
Corridori7:00 TH Belmont Bingo with Prizes!
209:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 TH Morning Mental Warm-Ups11:15 TH Tremor Support Group
1:00 OS Shopping Outing- TBA1:15 TH Move.Laugh.Connect2:00 TH Silver Stretch & Dance4:30 GR Shabbat Service with Marty
Mintz
2110:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring
1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH Craft with Emery7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
229:30 SR HPUMC- Online Service
11:00 SR First Baptist DallasiCampus services
1:30 OS Sunday Drive2:00 TH Games with YMSL4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations
239:30 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 OS Super Wal-Mart1:00 TH Let’s talk about it! -Discussion
Group2:00 F7 Yoga4:00 TH New Resident and Family
Orientation7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
249:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 TH Tai Chi1:00 B Novin Jewelry Repair1:30 OS Grocery Outing- TBA2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GA Fall Book Club
259:30 F7 Yoga
10:30 TH Morning Mental Warm-Ups1:00 F7 Mahjong1:00 TH 30 Second Lessons2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Chat with the Chef6:15 OS Authors LIVE! Presents Ron
Chernow
269:30 TH Cardio
10:30 TH Think Tank1:00 F4 Computer/ Tablet Training2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese with
Linda Petty7:00 TH Belmont Bingo with Prizes!
279:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 TH Morning MentalWarm-Ups
12:00 JK Birthday Lunch1:00 OS Shopping Outing- TBA1:00 GR Birthday Party!1:15 TH Move.Laugh.Connect2:00 TH Silver Stretch & Dance
2810:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 TH Zen Coloring1:00 GR Family Fall Festival with
The Dallas Banjo Band1:15 OS Walk in the Park2:00 TH Saturday Stretch7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
299:30 SR HPUMC- Online Service
11:00 SR First Baptist DallasiCampus services
1:30 OS Sunday Drive2:00 TH Games with YMSL4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations
309:30 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Let’s talk about it!
-Discussion Group1:00 OS Super Wal-Mart2:00 F7 Yoga3:00 TH Resident Council7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
319:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Mind Benders1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Grocery Outing- TBA2:00 GA Boot Camp3:00 TH Employee and Resident
Halloween Party; CostumesContest and Marty RuizPerforms!
Happy Birthday Jim!!!
Garden Therapy with Susan
FriendsNeighborhood
Circle of
&
With the hustle and bustle oflife it is sometimes hard tomake new friends or maintainold friendships. Having aconnection with others isimportant for a healthy lifestyle.Our Circle of Friends andNeighborhood program aredesigned to promoterelationships and encourageresidents to connect with eachother. Having and simply justbeing a friend can improve yourmood and well-being. BelmontVillage has created a WholeBrain Fitness Lifestyle. Amongthe 7 elements, developing astrong social network and asense of purpose are a coupleof them. Our PALs andEnrichment Leaders strive tocreate an environment where a
strong social network and asense of purpose can befostered. Our residents lovecoming to class and seeing eachother daily. Being around otherswith similar interests andcapabilities can help decreaseloneliness and boost happinessand provide purpose forresidents. Every day residentsget together and engage inmeaningful and therapeuticprogramming with their friends.The smiles, laughs and hugsfrom the fun and love providedare a great indicator that we areproviding a positiveenvironment for them. Ourresidents and staff are like onebig family continually providinglove and support to oneanother!
“The greatest healing therapyis friendship and love.” – HubertH. Humphrey
DIABETES ANDALZHEIMER’SDISEASE
As scientists work to unravelthe mystery of what reallycauses Alzheimer’s disease, onefactor that continues to comeup is diabetes—specifically type2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes is a conditionwhere the body either becomesless able to use insulin orproduces too little insulin (or acombination of both), causing itto be less able to process sugarand turn it into energy.
Type 2 diabetes has typicallybeen considered an adultdisease, although there are morechildren and teenagersdeveloping diabetes now, likelydue to the higher levels ofobesity and sedentary lifestyles.
Type 2 diabetes has ahereditary component, meaningthat if you have family memberswith the disease, you are morelikely to develop it.
Several other factors increaseyour chances of developing type2 diabetes, including obesity,sedentary lifestyle, small or largebirth weight and stress.
Research has found that, onaverage, people with diabetesare more likely to demonstrateslower processing speeds andimpaired executive functioningskills, even without a diagnosisof dementia.
People with type 2 diabetesare significantly more likely to
develop Alzheimer’s disease andother types of dementia.Research has found that 50% ofthose with type 2 diabetes willgo on to develop dementia.
In one study involving 553participants, twice as manypeople with type 2 diabetesdeveloped dementia (includingAlzheimer’s disease and vasculardementia) as compared to thosewithout diabetes.
At this time, researchers don’tbelieve type 2 diabetes is thesole cause of Alzheimer’s butrather that it increases the riskof dementia developing.
An article in the journalNeurology outlined researchthat demonstrated a correlationbetween higher levels of glucosein the body and lower levels ofcognitive functioning. None ofthe 141 participants haddiabetes. But those with chronichigher blood sugar levelsperformed more poorly oncognitive testing and alsoshowed decreases in the sizeand structural changes in thehippocampal area of the brain.
Research has shown thatpeople with well-controlledblood sugar levels can slow oreven prevent cognitive decline,despite the presence ofdiabetes. Some medications forthe treatment of diabetes havedemonstrated effectiveness inproviding good control ofglucose levels as well asimproved cognition in thosewith diabetes.
M nthof the
Associate
BIZ DESTABiz is a fantastic nurse. He’s helpful
in every situation and alwaysmaintains a smile. Families,
doctors, residents, and staff allappreciate his leadership and thecalming nature he brings to our
community. Any licensedprofessional can be a caregiver or
nurse; What separates Biz from therest, is his caring and outgoingnature. Keep up the great work,
Biz! Your presence is greatlyappreciated.
TURTLE CREEK MEMORIES
Jackie leads Brain Games! Jann Mackey on Jane Austen Texas Winds Vocal Pops Duo
Virginia Myers at Pool Bingo The Big Eclipse! Book Review with Richard Stanford
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