SEPTEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER - Health Concepts · The Heritage Herald September 2017 Volume 5: Issue...
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The Heritage Herald September 2017 Volume 5: Issue 56 Number 97
Administrator’s Corner
-Gretchen Sechio
Want more information about Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehab Center?
Visit our website: www.healthconceptsltd.com
“Care Around Every Corner” is our new company slogan. I wanted you to hear that first. Heritage
Hills is one of 12 Nursing and Rehabilitation homes in Rhode Island managed by Health Concepts Ltd.
Most people are not aware of that and we are trying to work together to offer more activities and events,
share education and resources all in the attempt to be a better and stronger advocate for our patients and
residents.
Facebook Pages: “Heritage Hills Nursing Centre” (Is NOT us). Our Facebook Page is shared by our 12
homes under “Health Concepts Ltd”. We would love for you all to LIKE us on that Facebook Page. So, I
understand the problem, then becomes you cannot directly “upload and tag and check-in” to us because
it is not Heritage Hills. I can only suggest that if you want to share any pics of your visit here etc, you
could send it to Lina ([email protected]) and we can upload them on that site to share for you.
MY InnerView: is sending out the Satisfaction Surveys to Families in October. Nursing Homes are
mandated to participate in these surveys. However, we endorse this and utilize the information to make
improvements, prioritize needs and resources and also to share with the staff/departments for a job well
done. I urge you to complete those surveys. We truly respond to those and we want you to be aware that
we appreciate all of your kind comments throughout the year but this year we are looking for you to help
us put that down on paper so we can SHINE! Thanks again and as always if you are experiencing any
concerns that you ask for me or anyone of my Department Leaders so they can address it timely.
TUESDAY
SEPT. 26TH
4:30PM-6PM
MAIN DINING
ROOM
HOTDOG DINNER SERVED
Providence
Performance
Friday, Sept. 1st
1:30 pm
P a g e 2 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7
“If you are asked to go to court, the
answer should be Yes or No.
Period!”
-Jean D.
also known as the Day of
Atonement, is the holiest day
of the year in Judaism.. Its
central themes are atonement and repentance.
Jewish people traditionally observe this holy
day with an approximate 25-hour period
of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending
most of the day in synagogue services.
September 10th,
THE HISTORY OF
GRANDPARENTS DAY
National Grandparents Day falls each year on the first Sunday after Labor
Day. It's not a holiday invented to sell cards and flowers. It was initiated at
the grassroots level by West Virginian Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade,
with the behind-the-scenes support of her husband Joseph L. McQuade.
They had 15 children, 43 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great grandchild. After being married for over 60 years, Mr.
McQuade passed away in 2001. Mrs. McQuade passed away in 2008.
There are three purposes for National Grandparents Day:
1. To honor grandparents.
2. To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.
3. To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.
Mrs. McQuade started her campaign for a day to honor grandparents in 1970. She worked
with civic, business, church, and political leaders to first launch the day in her home state
in 1973. Then, after many years, much persuasion, and unending persistence, she finally
achieved her bigger goal. It was in 1979 that President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first
Sunday after Labor Day each year as National Grandparents Day (September was chosen
to signify the "autumn" years of life).
T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 3
A… AUTUMN
B… BACK TO SCHOOL
C… COOL SHOES
D… DAY DREAMING
E… EARLY BREAKFAST
F… FRIENDS
G… GO OUTDOORS
H… HOMEWORK
I… I LOVE SCHOOL
J… JOYOUS
K… KICK & SCREAM
L… LABOR DAY
M…MATH
N… NEW CLOTHES
O… OLD FRIENDS
P… PUPIL
Q… QUIET TIME
R… RECESS
S… SCHOOL
T… TRIPS
U…UNIVERSITY
V…VACATION IS OVER
W...WAITING FOR BUS
X…X-CITED
Y…YELLOW BUS
Z…ZIP UP
COMPUTER INTERNET ACCESS
Available to Residents DAILY 9 am-5pm In the Activity Room
TO THE NEWS STAFF
Joanne C. Frances M.
Mary C. Leonora G.
Kay L. Mary D.
Gloria T. Anita L.
Donna L. Elsie S.
Rose O. Ann A.
Gloria G. Doris I.
Bill D. ` Marge M.
RESIDENTS MEMORY OF
FROM A-Z
This month brings to mind the back
to school events and activities that
we look forward to do every year….
Liz A. remembers walking to school because she lived out in
the country. “No public transportation! That walk to and from
was a long distance on your feet!”
Gloria T. fondly remembers bunking school. “My parents
didn’t speak English very well so my brother had to bail me
out! “
As for Francis M., she happily remembers going to Tollman’s
High School where she learned how to swim during gym
class. “I became a pretty good swimmer!”
Anita L. reports that she was a trouble maker in school. “I’m
very independent and a little devil at times.”
For Rose D., Sept. 2, 1947 is a special date because it is her
wedding anniversary. She remembers the day was just beauti-
ful with 350 guests in attendance and the weather was gor-
geous. A honeymoon to upstate NY, then stayed in NH.
And finally, Leonora G. reminisces about all the children
walking home at lunch time and then walking back to school
for the afternoon. “My mom gave us bread with oil and sugar
for a sweet afternoon snack when we returned home for the
day.”
T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 4
John Scotti
Sept. 7th @ 6:00pm
***
Eric Colin
Sept. 14th @ 1:30pm
***
Steve Burke
Sept. 21st @ 1:30pm
***
B-day Bash w/ Candida Rose
Sept. 28th @1:30pm
SCRAPBOOKING
w/ Doreen Friday, September 8th
@ 1:30pm (main dining room)
Sept. 29th
HH Glee Club performance Monday, Sept. 18th @ 1:30pm.
POKER CLUB
WITH JOE
Monday, Sept. 11th
& Sept. 25th
1:30 pm (Activity room)
PET THERAPY
Katie
Friday:
Sept. 1st
Sept. 15th
@ 1:30pm
All proceeds to benefit the
Alzheimer’s Association
ICE CREAM
WAGON
ROLLS OUT
AT 1:30pm
ENJOY SOME REFRESHING COLD TREATS :)
Please see wreath display in West & Park Place
wing walls to place your bid.
Tickets: $5.00 for 3 tickets
or
$10.00 for 8 tickets
Drawing: Monday Sept. 11th @ 1:30pm
Wednesday
Sept. 20th
6:00pm
DAILY 11:00AM
&
1:30PM
KAREOKE NIGHT
Sept 5th & Sept 19th
6:00pm
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P a g e 5
Doreen Putnam Will resume September
19th at 6:00pm
With the Social Worker,
Melissa Lavallee
Dear families:
Please join Heritage Hills’ Social Worker, Melissa
Lavallee, for a monthly coffee hour to discuss various
topics related to the long-term care setting. Coffee
hour will take place on the last Wednesday of the
month from 5-6pm. Future topics of discussion in-
clude:
• Sundowning
• Comfort measures
• Caregiver Stressors
• Communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team
• Advanced Directives
• Medicaid
The next Coffee Hour will be held on:
Wednesday Sept. 27, 2017 from 5-6pm
Hope to see you there!
Also if there is something that you would like
more information on (examples: diabetes, fall pre-
vention, pre planning funeral arrangement etc.)
please let Jenny know and she will get someone in
here to get us more answers on the subject.
Please call Jenny @ 231-2700 ext. 39
We will share your recipe
with our readers. You may
drop off your recipe to
Receptionist/Activity
Staff.
Thank you!
Apple Festival &
Bake Sale
Sept 14th.
9am-3pm.
Donate Baked goods to sell All proceeds to benefit the Residents Activity Fund
Saturday
October 14, 2017
9:00am-3:00pm
Form or Participate in Resident Groups:
You have a right to form or participate in a
resident group to discuss issues and concerns
about the nursing home’s policies and opera-
tions. Most homes have such groups, often
called “resident councils.” The home must
give you meeting space and must listen to and
act upon grievances and recommendations of
the group.
P a g e 6 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7
. . . C L A S S I F I E D S & P E R S O N A L S . . .
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
Wednesdays @ 1:30pm
(Main dining Room)
Every Sunday @ 5:30pm.
(Activity room)
Holy Communion Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm.
(Main Dining Room)
IN HOUSE BEAUTY SALON HAIRDRESSER: MELYNDA GALLANT
HOURS: THURSDAY 9:30AM-5:30PM
PRICE LIST SHAMPOO & SET $11.00
SHAMPOO CUT & SET $17.00
SHAMPOO & CUT $10.00
PERM $38.00
COLOR & SET $25.00
COLOR CUT & SET $30.00
MEN’S CUT $10.00
Please make appointments by Monday in the Activity Office
PRE-PAY SERVICE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
MELYNDA GALLANT
Large Print
Word Search
Puzzles Needed
Also gladly accepting donations of
family-friendly videos and DVDs
for our Family Movie Nights, as
well as gently used Large Print
books and magazines for our
Book Mobile.
Thanks to all who
religiously keep our
supplies filled.
Elena B.
Toni V.
Catholic Mass Celebrated on the
2nd Wednesday
of every month
1:30 pm
(Main Dining Room)
A Need for
Bird Seeds
Hoping for some Black Oil
Sunflower Seeds, or All Pur-
pose Classic Blend (available
at Stop & Shop), suet, or pea-
nut butter to keep our finely-
feathered friends visiting the
various bird feeders.”
10:30 am
Wednesdays
&
Fridays
w/ Rosa , Maria & Asia
Welcome To
Our Newest
Residents!
Special Thanks to Debbie,
Gail, Leigh, and Rose for your
generous Raffle Basket dona-
tion. Greatly appreciated!!!
To HH bird care taker, Donna and
mail carrier, Bill.
Marie R. Albert S.
Rose P. Anthony V.
Madelyn J. Phyllis D
Edna D. Alice P.
Loretta P. Dan O.
William P. Rita D.
Harold S. Normand L.
Our Newsletter is now available via email !! Cheryl
will take your information in the reception office. Be
assured that we will not share your email with anyone !!!
T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 7
E M P L O Y E E N E W S
The Staff Wishes to Thank... Sabina, & Gerry
Our Bingo Buddies
Rockin’ Robert, Linda & Karen
Our Favorite “Night Out”
Jean & Janet
Evening Buddies
Charlie( St Anthony’s Church)
Rosa, Maria & Asia
(Bible Study)
Church Volunteers
Joe D.
Poker Club
Lois & Helen
Arts & Crafts Ladies
Donna L.
Our Resident Garden & Bird Caretaker
Bill D.
Resident Mail Carrier
Day
3rd Quarter (July1st- Sept. 30th)
HIPPA the Basics
Nutrition & Hydration
Ergonomics
Look Out/Tag Out
As always a Raffle will be held for all employees
who complete their in-services in good time.
Raffle drawn: August 16th
Congratulations Katelyn Gagnon!!!
MILDRED PACHECO...03...NURSING
NADINE CELESTIN...06...NURSING
TYLER DION...8...DIETARY
NATASHA MARTINEZ...16...NURSING
SABINE LOUIS...29...NURSING
Just a note from the Office…
Please remember to pick up
your paystubs weekly!!
EMPLOYEES
Casey Dube
Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
would like to recognize nurse Casey, our July
2017 Employee of the Month. Casey has been
part of the Heritage family since March of this
year. She is well respected by her peers. She
goes above and beyond, helping wherever she’s
needed. We appreciate you, Casey!
Thanks for all you do!!!
Monday, Sept. 4th 12 noon
For Staff, Family & Friends
Music by Mike Dee
Silent Auction
Wreath Artists:
Beverly Denise
Dianne Gretchen
Jenny Leigh
Lina
80 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
401-231-2700
“SCHOOL” WORD SEARCH ALGEBRA
BLACKBOARD
CAFETERIA
DESKS
EXERCISE
FRIENDS
GEOMETRY
HALL MONITOR
INSTRUCTIONS
JANITOR
KISSING
LIBRARY
MATH
NOTEBOOK
OLD SCHOOL
PLAYGROUND
QUIZ
READING
STUDY
TEACHER
UMBRELLA
VOLLEYBALL
WATER FOUNTAIN
XTRACURRICULAR
YOYO
ZOO
W P K I S S I N G Y L B C A N
B L V M G T Y G N I D A E R I
R A L U C I R R U C A R T X A
A Y R E H C A E T V U S G L T
L G K O O B E T O N N K E O N
L R Q R T P L L M O H S O O U
E O U D R I L A I A Y E M H O
R U I T B E N T C O T D E C F
B N Z R Y O C A Y K H H T S R
M D A B K U B O J G B P R D E
U R A I R E T E F A C O Y L T
Y L N T E X E R C I S E A O A
L Z S H A L L M O N I T O R W
B N W A S D N E I R F O O Z D
I T A L G E B R A S T U D Y I