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Princeton Health Care Center offers Alzheimer’s support group
Princeton Health Care Center offers Alzheimer’s support group Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common of the Dementia disorders, affecting as many as 4.5 million Americans, including more than 48,000 West Virginians. The Alzheimer’s Dementia is a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include gradual memory loss, decline in ability to perform routine tasks, disorientation to time and place, impairment of judgment, personalty change, difficulty in learning, and loss of communication skills. All of these symptoms have an impact on the family members of the victims of Alzheimer’s Disease. Family members are often overwhelmed with the wide range of emotions, such as fear, anger, guilt and confusion. Princeton Health Care Center offers support to family members through the facility’s monthly support group. The monthly support meetings are offered at 2 p.m., every third Tuesday of
each month, at PHCC. This meeting is open to the public and anyone who wishes to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease or related Dementias. The meetings often have special guest speakers and offer current information on Alzheimer’s. The support group can be a sharing experience where members of the group realize that they are not alone. The month of November is the national month to promote Alzheimer’s Awareness. PHCC will be hosting their 14th Annual “Light the Night” Luminaries. This is a memorable evening to honor and remember the victims of Alzheimer’s disease. There will be guest speakers and special music throughout the evening. The Luminary is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Princeton Health Care Center, located at 315 Courthouse Road in Princeton. For more information, please contact Vickie Fife, Director of Social Services and Admissions, at Princeton Health Care Center, 304-487-3458.
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include: • Gradual memory loss • Decline in ability to perform routine tasks • Disorientation to time and place • Impairment of judgment • Personalty change • Difficulty in learning • Loss of communication skills
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Princeton Community Hospital Introduces New Concept for Joint Replacement Surgery
Coming December 2017, Princeton Community Hospital is changing the way patients and their families think about and experience joint replacement surgery with the introduction of the Orthopedic Center, a comprehensive program that is based on a national best practice model for hip and knee replacements, and structured around the fundamental principles of wellness. “This is not your typi-
cal hospital program or hospital stay,” according to Physician Champion Dr. Philip Branson. Dr. Branson and Dr. Frederick Morgan are orthopedic surgeons who, in partnership with the administrative and clinical team at PCH, will implement innovative program enhancements to the current joint replacement practice to improve outcomes and provide a superior experience for individ-
uals having hip or knee replacement surgery. Drs. Branson and Morgan explained that first and foremost, hip and knee replacement candidates are not seen as being sick. Instead, their patients are seen as healthy individuals who are coming to the hospital because they have hip or knee pain, and they want to live a better quality of life by having joint replacement surgery.
This fundamental concept of wellness is executed throughout the entire program, which incorporates advanced, minimally invasive, analgesic, and rapid-recovery surgical techniques – with an environment that maximizes patient recovery through education, a culture of early mobility, family involvement, and group interaction. Watch for more information on the program in the weeks ahead.
2016 Senior Expo schedule
9:00 — Doors Open
9:00 - Noon — Free Antique Appraisals by Hal Gusler from The Ugly Duckling in Bluefield 9:00 - 2:00 — Flu Shots by Mercer County Health Department (please bring your insurance card)
Noon - 12:30 — Flag Folding Ceremony by Marine Corps League 957 12:30 - 1:00 — Prize Drawings 1:00 - 1:45 — Princeton Health & Fitness Center Line Dancers and Silver Sneakers
10:00 - 11:00 — Bingo 11:00 - 11:30 — CASE Country Kickers 11:30 - Noon — Musical Performance by Rebecca Bivens from Lifeline Church in Princeton
1:45 - 2:00 — Grand Prize Drawing & Announcement of People’s Choice Quilt Contest winners
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Dedicated to providing energy savings, comfort, peace of mind Since November 2000, starting with an old 93 Chevy Astro Van and a few tools, Junior Crockett and his entire team have been dedicated to providing you energy savings, comfort, and peace of mind. Just one call and you’ll know why people tell us “Furnace Man You’re Our Hero”! Over the last 17 years we have grown because of God’s Blessing, hard work, and a dedicated professional staff. We have consistently sold quiet, comfortable, and energy efficient heating and cooling equipment with the best warranty anywhere. Being the best is our goal. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you conserve energy through the winter months. Homeowners cannot control winter weather, which can greatly affect how much energy homeowners consume between December and March. However, there are other ways for homeowners to curtail their energy consumption and save money throughout winter. Address any leaks or drafts. Drafty windows and doorways can make the air inside homes feel warmer in the summer and colder in the winter. As autumn weather grows colder, homeowners can perform simple inspections around windows and doorways to determine if they have any leaks. On a cold and/ or windy day, place a hand near all windows and doors
to feel if there are any leaks. Use caulk or another type of sealant to address leaks so you can keep cold air out and set your thermostat to a reasonable, eco-friendly temperature. Air vents, faucets and plumbing fixtures attached to exterior walls should also be inspected for leaks. Look for gaps in the insulation around these areas, filling in those gaps as necessary. Inspect heating systems at the start of each new season. According to EnergyStar. gov, heating systems account for 29 percent of the average homeowner’s energy expenditures. Inspect your heating or HVAC system before the start of winter, making sure all gas or oil connections are operating properly. EnergyStar.gov notes that dirty burners and cracked heat exchangers can cause heating units to operate less efficiently and may even pose a safety risk. Inspect the air filter of the heating system at least once per month, as filters can quickly become dirty during a heavy-use season like winter. Dirty filters cause the system to work harder to keep a home warm, unnecessarily wasting energy as a result. We like to have fun here at The Furnace Man, whether it be at some exotic location or at our office located in Bluefield, Va. Be sure to give us a call for all of you heating and cooling needs.
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The health benefits of grandparent-grandchild relationships
In the not-so-distant past, extended families were the norm, with multiple generations residing on the same street if not in the same house. Today the family unit is largely an amalgam of different situations. The rise of two-income families has pressured parents into finding childcare situations. Quite often grandparents once again step in to offer guidance and support for youngsters. This can be a good thing for both the grandparents and the grandchildren. Although a bevy of psychological research focuses on parent-child relationships, new evidence points to the benefits of the grandchild-grandparent relationship as well. Close relationships between these different demographics is often a sign of strong familial ties. A study from researchers at Boston College discovered that emotionally close ties between grandparents and adult grandchildren reduced depressive symptoms in both groups. Research at the
University of Oxford among English children between the ages 11 and 16 found that close grandparent-grandchild relationships were associated with benefits including fewer emotional and behavioral problems and fewer difficulties with peers. Adult and grandchildren alike benefit from relationships with their elders. Grandparents
can provide a connection and exposure to different ideas while providing a link to family history and knowledge regarding traditions and customs not readily available elsewhere. Nurturing grandparent-grandchild experiences may be easy for families where grandparents live in the same house or close by. For others, it may take
some effort. The following are some ways to facilitate time spent together. 路 Schedule regular family reunions or get-togethers. Host or plan multi-generation events that bring the family together and expose children to various members of their family. 路 Promote one-on-one time. Have grandchil-
dren spend time with grandparents in intimate settings. Alone time can be good for both and offers each undivided attention. A meal at a restaurant or time spent doing a puzzle or craft can be interesting to both generations involved. 路 Video chat when possible. If distance makes frequent visits challenging, use technology to bridge that gap. Send photos, letters and electronic communications. Tech-savvy grandparents can use Skype or Facetime to stay in touch and speak oneon-one with their grandchildren. 路 Share skills with each other. Either generation can play teacher to the other. Grandparents may have certain skills, such as baking, sewing or wood crafts, they can impart that may not be readily taught today. Children can help grandparents navigate computers, video games or sports activities. Grandchildren can help grandparents feel younger, and grandchildren can learn new experiences from their grandparents.
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Food will be sold by the Glenwood Park Retirement Village Auxiliary. The menu will include: • Hot Dogs - $1.50 each • Soda – 75 cents a can • Chips – 75 cents a bag • Brown Beans - $1.50 • Cornbread – 50 cents • Slaw – 50 cents • Bottled water – 75 cents Homemade items will also be sold for dessert.
Quilts return for 2017 Senior Expo Quilting enthusiasts will have an opportunity to win Walmart gift cards totaling $150 at this year’s Senior Expo on October 5 at the Brushfork Armory. The gift cards will be presented to the top three winners in the People’s Choice contest decided by expo attendees who vote for their favorite designs. The Glenwood Park Retirement Village Auxiliary will provide the awards, which will total $75 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. The quilts will be displayed along the Armory’s balcony rail-
ing. Anyone interested in participating in the contest may bring quilts to the front entrance of the Armory on October 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. People’s Choice winners will be announced at 1:45 p.m. on October 5 during the expo. Quilts will need to be picked up from 2-3 p.m. at the Armory on October 5. Quilts of all sizes will be included in the contest. If you have any questions, contact Susan Belcher, Admissions/Marketing Coordinator at Glenwood Park Retirement Village, 304-425-8128, ext. 222, or sbelcher@glenwoodwv. com.
The admission price is a can of food which will be donated to the Bluefield Union Mission.
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Health Care with a Loving Touch
Since we opened our doors three decades ago, Maples Health Care has provided its residents with the highest quality services, personalized for their individual needs. Many of our residents tell stories of how they were born in this same building located in historic downtown Bluefield. We are committed to Bluefield and devoted to our community. Our facility offers several levels of care. From acute skilled nursing care, in-patient physical, occupational and speech therapies, to private assisted living center with in-house nursing, dining, and an activities program.
Maples Health Care is committed to enhancing quality of life by providing a joyful and trusting atmosphere that guides our interactions with our resident, families, and community. We treat each resident with compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity in a positive living environment. We place quality-care, professionalism, and teamwork at the heart of everything we do. Our caring staff is available 24/7 to answer your questions and ensure you and your family members are 100% satisfied. Contact us today for a tour 304-327-2485.
Did you know?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity is one of the most important things older adults can do to promote their longterm health. The CDC recommends that men and women age 65 or older who are generally fit and have no limiting health conditions need at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, each week. In addition, such people should perform strength-training activities that work all major muscle groups at least two days per week. While many fit older men and women with no preexisting health conditions are capable of these activities, those able to push themselves a little further can opt for 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging or running, combined with the same strength-training regimen. A combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity coupled with strength training may also provide adequate physical activity for aging men and women. Before beginning a new exercise regimen, men and women should consult with their physicians to discuss any limitations they may have and how to manage those risks while still being physically active.
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garden,” Irvin said. “She works hard to maintain them, and on the days she isn’t able to, employees will often work on it as well.” Irvin said the look on Wriston’s face when she talks about her garden is so inspiring. “When she gets going about her flowers, her blue eyes just twinkle with so much excitement,” she said. Although Wriston is not able to work in her flower garden as often as she would like, she said going in and weeding through them is still therapeutic for her. “It’s not always the same as working in it every day, but I still very much enjoy it. And having the small garden for others to enjoy brings me just as much happiness.”
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – May has turned into a historical month as six American Medical Facilities Management (AMFM) centers have received a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services Nursing Home Compare program. This is the first time since the star rating system began in 2009 AMFM has had this many centers receive the highest rating possible. “Congratulations and thank you to all of our teams for providing top-notch quality care to our patients and communities,” said Tammy Jo Painter, Vice President of Compliance for AMFM. “Our teams continue to lead West Virginia in quality care.” A Five-Star rating is the highest rating possible a skilled nursing facility (SNF) can receive. The ratings are calculated from a facility’s state survey results, quality measures and staffing levels. A star rating is provided for each of these sources, and then these ratings are combined to calculate an overall rating. Clay Health Care Center,
E.A. Hawse, Webster, Wayne, Clarksburg and Lincoln Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers (N&RC) all received the Five-Star rating. Fayette and Cameron Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers both received FourStar ratings. Fayette N&RC moved up rapidly, from a OneStar Rating to the Four-Star Rating, after recently receiving a deficiency-free state inspection. Bridgeport, Cabell and Hillcrest Health Care Centers, and Wyoming N&RC all received Three-Star ratings. AMFM operates 17 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers throughout West Virginia. They operate in Braxton, Boone, Clay, Cabell, Summers, Fayette, Hardy, Greenbrier, Webster, Wayne, McDowell, Lincoln, Wyoming, Harrison (Clarksburg & Bridgeport), Marshall and Mercer counties. AMFM’s mission is “to exemplify excellence in quality care to our customers by providing an environment that enhances personal growth, individuality, dignity and respect.”
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Glenwood Offers Respite Care in Assisted Living Merriam-Webster defines respite as “a period of rest or relief.” For people who are caring for a loved one, rest and relief may be luxuries they dream about but seldom get to experience. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 36 percent of Americans provide unpaid care to another adult with an illness or disability. That percentage is expected to go up as the proportion of people in America who are elderly increases. Most caregivers are women and nearly three in five family caregivers have paid jobs, in addition to their caregiving. It’s no surprise that caregivers report much higher levels of stress than people who are not caregivers. One way to relieve that stress is by seeking help from family, friends and community resources. Glenwood Park Retirement Village is one community resource that may be able to help provide the break caregivers need to feel refreshed and better able to meet their loved one’s needs. Glenwood has two respite rooms in Assisted Living where loved ones can visit for short stays ranging from a few days to a few weeks, according to Susan Belcher, Marketing/ Admissions Coordinator. The rooms are fully furnished and offer all of the same services provided to those staying in Assisted Living long-term, including three meals daily plus snacks, laundry, house-
keeping, medication administration, and scheduled medical transportation. Those staying in respite care may also enjoy the library, chapel, beauty shop, and the broad range of activities offered in the retirement community. The cost of respite care at Glenwood is only $150 per day, according to Belcher, who explained that the service is valuable not just for the loved ones of caregivers who need a break. Sometimes the respite rooms are occupied by individuals wanting to try a short stay in Assisted Living before deciding to make the commitment long-term. Rehabilitation services are also available in Assisted Living, so a respite stay which includes physical or occupational therapy might help an individual regain strength and enhance his or her ability to return home safely. Whatever the reason for a stay in respite care at Glenwood, the requirements are the same, according to Belcher. Glenwood will provide a medical form for a physician to complete showing that the person’s needs can be met in Assisted Living. Once a reservation is made and paperwork is completed, the individual brings a suitcase with necessary personal items and settles into an attractive room for a relaxing stay. For more information about respite care at Glenwood, contact Belcher at 304-425-8128, ext. 222, or sbelcher@glenwoodwv.com.
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If you’re concerned about - driving yourself to doctor’s appointments - taking care of your house and yard - keeping up with your medications - being home alone Call 304-425-8128 and ask about Assisted Living at Glenwood Park Retirement Village
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