PITTSBORO Pittsboro, NC PACE NEWSLETTERprofessional legacy the Eleanor Clark Slagle Lectures in...

1Spring 2017 Newsletter

BURLINGTON1214 Vaughn Road

Burlington, NC(336) 532-0000

OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE

AND SUSTAIN THE INDEPENDENCE OF SENIORS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE

COMMUNITY.

In this issue:pg 3 HEALTHCARE

DECISIONS DAY AT PACE ON APRIL 13TH

pg 4 APRIL IS OCCUPATIONAL

THERAPY MONTH!

pg 6 SENIOR CARE EVENT

CALENDAR

pg 11 MINI MUSHROOMS &

SAUSAGE QUICHE

pg 12 MR. MARTIN SHARES HIS

EXPERIENCES

pg 13 GARDENING IN PITTSBORO & MORE PICTURES!

PITTSBORO163 Chatham Business Drive

Pittsboro, NC(919) 545-7337

PACE NEWSLETTER

Calvin Gamble, Age 57. PHSC Participant since June 2015

My name is Calvin Gamble, born and raised in Sanford, NC. I was raised primarily

by my mother and was the youngest of 10 children (7 brothers and 2 sisters). My mother very busy raising my family or tending to her many jobs in factory work

or housework. I was raised with many extended family members around, and our home was always busy and loud. I attended WB Wicker School through the 11th grade. At that time I quit school because I was “kinda wild”. At this time, I moved to Atlanta, GA to join Job Corp. I received training in the trade of concrete finishing for 2 years, and then moved back home to Sanford.

Calvin Gamble: Goal to Walk Right and Play Basketball... I was “Kinda Wild” Back Then!

Spring 2017 Newsletter2

PACE Caregiver’s Group

PHSC is continuing the caregiver’s group at both PACE sites, and we want you to be there. This meeting is free and will include low-impact yoga, stress reduction exercise, quick and healthy recipes and space to talk with other caregivers in the PACE program.

Pittsboro Class: The third Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1:00pm; RSVP at 919-545-7337

Burlington Class: The second Thursday of every month from 12:15-1:30pm; RSVP at 336-532-0000

Recurring Events Memory Lane Café, Reminisce, Socialize, Laugh, Relax, Enjoy

Next meeting: Monday, April. 24, 2017 3:30pm—5:30pm. Call for additional dates.

PACE Pittsboro, 163 Chatham Business Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Sponsored by PHSC and Chatham County Council on Aging. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CAREGIVERS PLEASE.

RSVP with Susan Hardy: [email protected]; or call (919) 542-4512.

Once back in NC, I met my 1st wife Ann. We had a short marriage with no children and separated basically due to both “being too young” and “too wild”. Then, about 5 years later, I met my 2nd wife Sheila in a club. We were married for many years, and we had 2 daughters together. During these years, I had various jobs; I worked at Hardees, as a trash collector, as a car salesman, as a soil checker for an environmental company, and as a concrete finisher. Eventually, Sheila and I separated, and I met another woman with whom I have one son.

I had quite a self-proclaimed “wild” past, with lots of

involvement with drugs and alcohol. But I have really changed my life around a lot in the past two years. I found Body of Christ Baptist Church, which I attend weekly, and I was saved two years ago. If anything has had a big influence on my life, it has been my church. Around that same time I joined this church, I stopped drinking and using drugs, which had been a lifelong struggle for me. In addition, in the past month, I have finally been able to quit smoking after beginning at age 13. This is the biggest accomplishment of my life!

My main hobby has always been basketball. I have two big goals for my life at this

time, and one of those goals involves my life-long hobby: I want to “walk right again” since my stroke 2 years ago and to “play basketball again”.

In addition to basketball, another current hobby of mine is attending PACE! I enrolled with the PACE Program in June of 2015, and I attend 3 days a week. I like everything here, especially the Bingo. I have also really benefitted from the Physical Therapy program here, which is really helping me with my goal of “walking right again”. Hopefully, once I realize this goal, I can then begin working on my larger goal of playing basketball again! •


Healthcare Wishes for Participants; National Healthcare Decisions Day to be recognized at PACE Burlington on April 13thWhat does “quality of life mean to you”? The medical care you choose to receive during a crisis is a personal choice that will be honored by PACE SeniorCare. It is our policy to discuss with you and your family, before you get too sick, what kinds of care you want provided. There are 2 documents PHSC would like to encourage participants to complete within 3 months of enrollment in the program. Here we will explain the different ways you can declare your wishes.

Piedmont Health SeniorCare Burlington will be holding a Healthcare Decision Day on Thursday, April 13th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Please RSVP at 336-532-0000. We will be talking about Wills & Power of Attorney and Five Wishes.

Also, come early and join our Caregiver Support Group (lunch provided) from 12:15pm-1:15pm. •

Medical Orders For Scope of Treatment (MOST)

The MOST form is a document that discusses more then the resuscitation status, it also covers feeding tubes, antibiotics and comfort measures. This is obtained and signed by your provider, signed by the participant or caregiver and renewed yearly.

Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA)

You may ask someone else to decide your care for you. This is called “health care power of attorney.” The Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) request must be in writing. Physicians and family members can not predict what you will want. It is a good idea to put these wishes in writing and designate a power of attorney to promote them. Please see your provider, social worker or any SeniorCare staff with questions.


April is Occupational Therapy Month!This year the profession of occupational therapy is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The profession was founded for one reason: “to use occupation as a therapeutic method” (Nelson, 1997). This author indicated that “the human being can attain enhanced health and quality of life by actively doing things that are personally meaningful and purposeful thorough occupation”. Occupational therapy is a unique profession dedicated to helping individuals help themselves through their own active efforts (Padilla & Griffiths, 2011). Occupations foster dignity, competence, and health. Here are some examples of what occupational therapists are promoting at PACE:

Joe Kocot is a father and a son who wants to be able to write letters to his daughter and mother. However, due

to decreased hand strength and lack of coordination, the occupational therapist needs to adapt the task utilizing voice-activated software to help Joe create cards for his loved ones. This software will type words out of his mouth which will later be printed and glued on a card.

Virginia Baez loves to read and feed herself independently. The

occupational therapist monitors her hand and fingers range of motion to make sure she can continue to open her hands to hold a book, a cup or a fork. Her wellness program includes gentle stretching and hand braces to control her hand function.

Alter Mae Hatley’s hobby is to take care of plants. Gardening is a favorite pursuit of some participants at PACE. With the help of other participants and

the occupational therapist, three different plants were planted and kept in the

rehabilitation gym with the goal to promote meaning and purpose for clients while at the center. Alter Mae makes sure plants are watered and healthy. When she is unable to attend the center, she calls the occupational therapist to make sure plants are well maintained.

Marie Byers had an elective orthopedic surgery. She wanted to be able to complete simple meals at home and to continue living independently. The occupational therapist

completed a home visit and adapted her assistive


device for walking with a tray and a basket for her to be able to carry items throughout the house following safety precautions to decrease fall risk and

increase independence and participation in meaningful occupations and roles. •

References: Padilla, R., & Griffiths, Y. (2011) A

professional legacy the Eleanor Clark Slagle Lectures in occupational therapy 1955-2010 (3rd ed.). Bethesda, MD: The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.


Burlington Spring Activities CalendarDate Event and Description

1st week of April National Laugh Week.

We will doing a few joke small groups as well as focusing in on the importance of laughter in our larger groups that center around getting the most out of life and increasing our overall quality of life.

3rd week of April National Volunteer Week.

We will be expressing our appreciation to each of our volunteers as they come in this month and will present them with cards made by the participants.

April 22nd Earth Day

On Friday, the 22nd, we will have a horticulture therapist that be coming in to plant flowers with our participants while sharing the importance of flowers/plants both in the home and outside.

Outings for the month of April

Spring Fishing Trip and picnic, shopping at Ollies, and eating at The Harbor Inn Restaurant.

Other special activities:

DIY Bird Seed Wreaths, Easter Egg Hunt, and Shaving cream Dyed Easter eggs.

1st of May May Day

We will create May Day flower baskets and share that history/tradition of giving a basket to a special friend on this day.

2nd week of May Wildflower Week

Participants will spend the week making and posting a variety of wildflowers throughout the center (DIY Daffodils and Melted crayon flowers).

Friday, May 5th Cinco de Mayo

We will have a special Walk and Roll on this day, with special music and fiesta party beads for those who participate.


Date Event and Description

Friday, May 12th Mother’s Day Tea

Ladies will get to enjoy tea, Danishes, and receive a special token for being a mother.

Outings for May Zack’s Hotdogs, Fishing Trip, and Dollar Tree.

Other Seasonal Activities in May

May Masquerade Dance, Music Therapy with Licensed Music Therapist, consisting of a variety of instruments, classic music, and drum circle, and Fruit and Yogurt Parfait cooking group.

May 15th Father’s Day Motorcycle Group

Participants will get to meet motorcyclists, a few that work with veterans, and will get to take their photo next to the motorcycles.

June 21st First Day of Summer Fun

Outings in June Shopping trip to Wal-Mart, Picnic in the Park, and Ice Cream outing.

Other special activities in June

Annual Spring Parade and Froyo Berry Bites cooking group.

Pittsboro Spring Activities CalendarDate Event and Description

April 13th Easter Egg Hunt

Preschoolers from Robyn’s Nest Creative Learning Center will come for an Easter Egg Hunt in the courtyard at the center. Participants will make goody bags for the children and prepare and hide eggs for the egg hunt in the courtyard.

3rd week of April National Volunteer Week

We will be expressing of appreciation to our volunteers as they visit throughout the month. Participants will present them with handmade cards.



April 20th Piedmont’s Lauria Davis will join us for an education session on the importance of dental care for seniors.

Outing for the month of April

Shopping trip to Dollar Tree

May 3rd National Chocolate Custard Day

Participants will enjoy chocolate pudding for their afternoon snack at the center.

May 4th National Orange Juice Day

Participants will be encouraged to drink orange juice with their morning snack. Participants will also learn the health benefits of orange juice.

May 5th Cinco de Mayo

Participants will enjoy a special catered lunch in honor of Cinco de Mayo. They will also have fun salsa dancing in the afternoon while snacking on chips and salsa.

May 12th Mother’s Day

Ladies will enjoy afternoon tea and light refreshments.

May 15th National Chocolate Chip Day

Participants will enjoy tasty chocolate chip cookies for their afternoon snack.

May 22nd National Vanilla Pudding Day

Participants will enjoy vanilla pudding as their afternoon snack at the center.

June 7th National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

Participant will enjoy chocolate ice cream for snack with their favorite toppings.

June 16th Father’s Day

Men will enjoy a nice afternoon matinee and snacks at the center.


The goal of the Participant Advisory Council is to provide advice to the governing board of Piedmont Health SeniorCare on issues related to participant care concerns

and program operations from a community perspective. The Council meets quarterly, and meeting minutes are forwarded to the Participant Advisory Council members as well as the Board of Directors. The Participant Advisory Council is open to all representatives of participants, participants’ families, community members, and

board members. In an effort to be as inclusive as possible, the meetings are held in a “Town Hall” format; we want anyone interested to attend. Your input and feedback on our program is greatly appreciated!

Pittsboro dates: June 14th, Sept 14th, and Nov 15th. Burlington dates: June 15th, Sept 13th, November 16th. •


June 20th National Ice Cream Soda Day

Participants will join the Recreation staff in making Coke floats.

June 21st National Peaches n’ Cream Day

Participants will be served peach crisp as their dessert with lunch.

June 26th National Chocolate Pudding Day

Chocolate pudding will be offered to participants as their afternoon snack.

3rd Monday each month

PACE Choir visits The Laurels of Chatham to sing for their residents.

Haircuts Haircuts will continue to be offered at the center by licensed hairstylist Amy Kimmy on the 4th Monday and Tuesday every month. Prices: Men’s cut $11, Women’s Cut $13, Women’s Wash, Cut & Style $18. Cash or Checks are accepted (please make checks out to Amy Kimmy)

Other special activities

Several new group activities are starting this Spring include: Positive People, Knitting, Money Matters, and Pain Management.

Other regularly scheduled special activities include: Music Therapy, Services by Rev. Neal, Book Club, Pet Therapy and cooking groups.

Participant Advisory Meeting


Mother’s Day Spring Recipe: Mini Mushroom-&-Sausage QuichesThese crustless mini quiches are like portable omelets.

Turkey sausage and sauteed mushrooms keep them light and savory. Small and satisfying, they’re also a good finger. Makes 12 servings. Preparation time: 30 active minutes, 1 hour total

Ingredients:1. 1 teaspoon extra-virgin

olive oil2. 8 ounces mushrooms,

sliced

3. ¼ cup sliced scallions4. ¼ cup shredded Swiss

cheese5. 1 teaspoon freshly

ground pepper6. 5 eggs7. 3 egg whites8. 1 cup 1% milk

Preparation:

9. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Coat a nonstick muffin tin generously with cooking spray (see Tip).

10. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Add oil to the pan. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to the bowl with the sausage. Let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in scallions, cheese and pepper.

11. Whisk eggs, egg whites and milk in a medium bowl. Divide the egg mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each cup.

12. Bake until the tops are

just beginning to brown, 25 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Place a rack on top of the pan, flip it over and turn the quiches out onto the rack. Turn upright and let cool completely.

13. Make Ahead Tip: Individually wrap in plastic and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. To reheat, remove plastic, wrap in a paper towel and microwave on High for 30 to 60 seconds.

14. Storage smarts: For long-term freezer storage, wrap your food in a layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil. The plastic will help prevent freezer burn while the foil will help keep off-odors from seeping into the food.

Nutrition Information for Serving size: 1 quiche

Per serving: 104 calories; 7 g fat(2 g sat); 0 g fiber; 3 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 17 mcg folate; 111 mg cholesterol; 2 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 193 IU vitamin A; 1 mg vitamin C; 64 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 176 mg sodium; 186 mg potassium. •


On March 18, 2017, PACE participant Leonard Martin participated in an outreach event to help build awareness about Piedmont Health Services. He and several other tribal members shared information about the exceptional care they receive from Piedmont, either at SeniorCare (PACE) or at the Burlington community health center.

When Mr. Martin enrolled in PACE, his daughter joked that staff would need to give him a job or he would not stay. Mr. Martin agreed to stay one month to help take care of the plants at the PACE center, but then liked it enough to stay on. Mr. Martin spoke to the

crowd at the event about the quality care he receives from

SeniorCare, the kind staff, and the fact that everyone is treated equally.

Mr. Martin is a Native

American of the Occaneechi Saponi Tribe and a World War II veteran. At the event, he was presented a plaque that was part of a “Story Quilt for Native American Veterans.” The quilt is on display in Charlotte along with other Native American Veterans Story Quilts. Mr. Martin also furnished the pictures and his medals form WWII, as well as original newspapers from 1941 declaring war.

PACE, like all of the Piedmont Health centers, share the same mission of providing access to quality healthcare to anyone in the community. If you are interested in community outreach, please let any staff member know! •

Participant Leonard Martin Shares His Experiences of PACE at the Occaneechi-Sapoini Tribal Grounds

Annual InformationIn early March, all PACE participants should have received a packet of materials covering:

1. The grievance (or complaints) process

2. The appeals process

3. Participant rights

4. 2017 provider network

5. PACE nondiscrimination notice

6. Dates during which the Day Center is scheduled

to be closed in 2017.

Participants also received in-person reviews from staff on these topics. Please contact your nurse, social worker, or site director with any questions. •


In late March, participants in Pittsboro began the gardening process for the season. Participants selected vegetables to grow and

determined appropriate location in the courtyard for vegetables to thrive best. The vegetable choices included tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, turnips, okra, squash, zucchini, and lettuce. Participants planted the vegetable seeds in small indoor greenhouses in late March to begin the growth of the starter plants. After the last frost and sufficient growth of the starter plants, they will be transplanted into the garden beds in the courtyard per the participants planting

location plan. Participants will maintain and tend to the

garden beds as needed. All their hard work plays off after they pick the fresh vegetables to bring home and enjoy with their family. •

Gardening in Pittsboro

Fun St. Patty’s Day cooking activity with recreational therapy! Participants had a blast making bright green Rice Krispy treats.

Celebrating Pi Day by making Pi Day bracelets! Pi is a mathematical constant referring to the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The beads are strung according to Pi’s digits. (Cool, right?) It’s a great way to combine math, art, and crafting!


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Do you know someone who might want to join PACE?

Call Donna Gilchrist in Burlington at (336) 532-0000, or Sarah Maxey-Haskins & Lauren DeYoung at Pittsboro at (919) 545-7337, or just tell a staff member!

Talk about PACE! You’ve got Mail! This spring, Piedmont Health SeniorCare (PACE) participants will be asked to complete a survey asking questions on your individual health. You should be expecting it to arrive at your residence with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please complete and return this survey by mail, as it provides important information to Medicare. Staff members will be available to answer your questions as they arise, so don’t hesitate to ask! •

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