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FALL PREVENTION TIP OF THE MONTH Wear Shoes Appropriate For The Activity
Flip flops and other types of slip-on shoes are wonderful for hot summer days at the beach or park! However, when going out for a walk or at a place with uneven ground, well-fitting sturdy tie shoes with nonslip soles provide the best stability.
SOCIAL SERVICE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SALUTE TO GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE!
THE BEST ME, FLOURISHING AT GSV
A primary part of a social worker’s creed is to enhance human well-being and to honor the dignity and worth of every person. To celebrate our community’s 25th anniversary, our department is meshing our professional motto with our community’s mission “to enrich the lives of older adults as an expression of Christ’s love” and asking residents to show us The Best Me, Flourishing at GSV. We would love to see a photo, drawing, written expression, or other creative depiction of the way you flourish at GSV. Please use one of the prompts below as a caption for your work, or use it as a starting point for a short written memo. • Living at GSV has enriched my life by... • I’m flourishing at GSV because... • I know I live with dignity at GSV because... • At GSV, I’m reminded that I have worth because... • I am the best me at GSV because... Please email or drop off your submissions to one of the social workers (info listed below). Your full name must be included. Submissions will be displayed. Weekly prizes will be given via lottery. Help make sure the area where you reside is well represented! Leah Hoffner Personal Care social worker lhoffner@gardenspotvillage.org Sherilyn Lapp Cottage/Carriage Home social worker slapp@gardenspotvillage.org Lisa Morgan VSA & GE Apartment social worker lmorgan@gardenspotvillage.org Margaret Murry Skilled Nursing & Thistledown social worker mmurry@gardenspotvillage.org Marcia Parsons Skilled Nursing social worker mparsons@gardenspotvillage.org Jenny Snyder Sycamore Springs social worker jsnyder@gardenspotvillage.org Mary Beth Villafane GN, GS, GW Apartment social worker mvillafane@gardensotvillage.org
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS
We welcome the broader community to join us! No need to RSVP.
10am, Gardens West Conference Room Facilitator: Jenny Snyder Guest Speaker: Dan Steinman, a bereaved parent now working with Handi*Vangelism Topic: My Damascus Road
The Living with Loss, Living with Hope group is for individuals who are grieving the death of a loved one, and is open to individuals in various phases of grief who desire the support of others. Call Jenny (6259) if you would like more information.
CAREGIVERS' SUPPORT GROUP AUGUST 9, MONDAY
10am, Concord Room Facilitators: Marcia Parsons & Leah Hoffner Topic: Reconnection
This meeting will be an opportunity for caregivers from GSV and the broader community to have conversation together and to connect with others walking a similar road of caring for a loved one. Contact Marcia (6239) if you would like more information.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP AUGUST 12, THURSDAY
3pm, Garden Towers | Facilitator: Lisa Morgan Presenter: Jonathon D Andrew, O.D., F.A.A.O Topic: Questions and Answers with Dr Andrews
This gathering is open to anyone dealing with vision loss. Call Lisa (6171) for more information.
SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS
AUGUST 18, WEDNESDAY
10am, Prayer and Meditation Room | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder
The purpose of this group is to encourage and support each other, particularly those who may feel down, alone, anxious or stressed. Contact Jenny (6259) if you would like more information.
ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK
Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org
PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
Please note this group will be taking a hiatus from August 2021 – February 2022.
