Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers Alpine Valley Care Center
Quick Facts Address:
Quick Facts
Quick Facts Address:
25 East Alpine Drive Pleasant Grove
Number of Years in Business: 34 years
Phone: 801-785-3568
Address:
Phone:
740 North 300 East, Orem
801-489-9461
321 East 800 South Springville
Phone: 801-224-0921 Web: www.orchardparkrehab.com Orchard Park-Continuing Tradition
Alpine Valley Care Center As the first Eden Registered Home in the Utah Valley area, it is the mission of Alpine Valley Care Center to foster meaningful life experiences for our residents and care partners with opportunities to develop relationships, enjoy companionship and to give and receive care in an environment full of variety and spontaneity. Residents are restored to, and encouraged to maintain as much independence and dignity as possible while also accessing the support that is often needed in later years. Scenic drives, movies, live music, parties, readings, shopping, eating out at an occasional restaurant, and even picnicking, are all part of the Alpine Valley Care Center life. There is even an annual river-run for those wishing a little of the back country life, and a run to Wendover for those that miss the thrill of the slot machine. Alpine Valley Care Center continues on the Eden journey to defeat the three plagues of loneliness, helplessness, and boredom by striving to provide quality of life, respect and joy.
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Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Health Care has built a reputation over the years; a reputation for respect, professionalism and providing the "little extras" for its short-term rehab and long-term residents. No wonder it has been around for 34 years. "We take a holistic approach to treating our patients," says Jared Swain, Administrator. "We do the little things that make a difference in the healing of our residents." Things such as spa treatments, free massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, plus the best in physical therapy, dietary services and medical treatment.
One key to Orchard Park's success is its unique relationship with several physicians. Not only do they have a medical director, they have a physiatrist serving as medical director of rehabilitation, a following orthopedic surgeon and a following wound care physician overseeing their patients care. This approach to patient care has allowed Orchard Park to speed-up the recovery process and to improve patient outcomes. Stop in to take a tour for yourself and find out what makes this such a special place.
Art City Nursing & Rehabilitation We are located in a quiet, residential neighborhood. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to the residents and provide each therapy necessary to attain the highest level of functioning for our residents. Daily activities are provided for residents as well as housekeeping and laundry services. Adult day care and respite care are also available. Our beautiful, large shady yard is enclosed for the enjoyment and security of residents and families, which contributes to the home-like atmosphere found throughout. Art City Nursing & Rehabilitation is licensed by the state of Utah and certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Residents choose their personal physician or may choose to be seen by our medical director. You are welcome to visit us at your convenience or you may schedule an appointment with any of our qualified staff. We are pleased to answer any questions you might have.
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Activities for the Retired by Craig Smedley
S
o we get to the age where we no longer need to work for a living and feel a desire to retire; but what do we do then? We work on projects that we have wanted to do while we were working but after a while we complete those projects. Then what? What can we do in retirement that is fun, fulfilling and enjoyable and may benefit us both physically and emotionally? May I make a few suggestions? First, learn something new that you haven't done before. I'm not talking about sky diving or bull riding; but something that is more reasonable. One suggestion is to learn to play an instrument such as an organ. Lowery makes an organ that plays big band, Latin, Waltz, Foxtrot, Country and Western music with different sounds of instruments such as vibes, bells, saxophone, marimba, violins, etc. The music is easy to play and the beauty of the sounds is breathtaking. There is nothing like getting up in the morning, sitting at the organ bench and playing a beau-
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tiful tune with a big band orchestra. Depression fades away and spirits are lifted. You may get to the point where your children are saying, "Mom and Dad have a new child whose name is Lowery." Yes, and us men can also sit down and play. Word has it that an eighty year old man is taking lessons on the Lowery. Why not, the lessons are free? Second, take some time and travel to places you haven't been before. You don't have to leave the state of Utah or even your own county if your situation is limited. Go to Circleville and ask about Butch Cassidy, the house where he grew up is still there but not marked. Talk to the girl at the diner or the guy at the gas station or grocery store; they know about fun places you might never be aware of. The Snow Geese migrate through Utah twice a year and stop over at a lake in the central part of the state, it's quite spectacular. A book from the library could give you all kinds of information about local points of interest. We have more national parks than most in the state of Utah. We can really enjoy them. If your means allow further
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adventures, a fun trip is to visit the revolutionary war sites, civil war sites, and church history sites. There are bus tours to some of these sites but sometimes it is just fun to go at your leisure and take time to view the sites, listen and talk to the guides, take pictures and do it at your own pace. With GPS it's easier then you think. Visit Fort Ticonderoga where the cannons were taken to Boston in the middle of winter which helped drive the British Solders out of Boston. Fort Ticonderoga is quite a fort and is designed in such a way that all entrances can be protected. Take the Freedom walk in Boston and visit "old ironsides" which is the oldest commissioned ship in the navy. Paul Revere's house is available to guests along with the north church where the signal was given to alert the Americans that the British were on the move. Bunker Hill and many more sites are available. The guides love to talk about the sites and you get a flavor of the time period.
the food they serve today is delicious. Third, play games. The Wii is not only for the young but for all ages. The residents in assisted living facilities play with the Wii. If they can do it, then anyone can do it. We can't play much golf in the winter but we can practice with the Wii. Imagine going to that first tee in the spring and surprise your partners by hitting the ball 300 yards straight down the fairway. You will have them wondering how you did it. You can make the claim that you beat your grandchildren at bowling or tennis or boxing.
Talking about flavor, there is a restaurant in Concord, Massachusetts called the Colonial Inn. It began in 1716 and is still in operation today. It is nearly 300 years old and
Another game you can play that is fun, entertaining and has a social aspect to it is BUNCO. There are Bunco clubs available or you can start your own. You need a minimum of 12 players so friends and neighbors can partici-
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pate. If everyone chips in $10.00 to the host, the host can come up with some interesting prizes for the winners. Cross word puzzles, Sudoku these types of games keep the neurons in your brain firing as you challenge your mind to figure out the answers. Even though the computer with all its capabilities is intimidating, your grandchildren can teach you all its intricacies. You could even reach out to old friends through facebook, just use reasonable precautions. Fourth, give of yourself. We have many opportunities to brighten the life of another individual by giving of ourselves. There is a lady in an assisted living facility in American Fork that has a visitor every Sunday afternoon who plays games with her in her room. It is not a relative or a friend; she had not seen this fellow before she came to the facility. That person bright-
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ens this lady's day and she looks forward to having him come and play some games with her. This is a small act but pays big dividends. I think it has made his day also. In December there are a lot of groups that come to sing, perform, talk, or socialize with the elderly in care centers. But the rest of year there aren't many visitors. Why not go each month to a care center and spend some time with the residents. We may feel we are helping to brighten their day but we may find they have brightened ours as well. Volunteering at a nearby elementary school can also be a way of giving of yourself. Teachers are always looking for help with students who may need a little extra help with reading or math. You may find that you build a relationship with some students which can add a whole new dimension to your life. Through this period of time called retirement or empty nesting one thing is sure for us to be happy and enjoy life is we need to be active, have friends and do things that are pleasurable. So get out there and have some fun.
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BeeHive Homes of Orem and Provo Randy and Alaine Cottle have been providing care for the Elderly for almost 18 years. They opened their first 8 bed home in July of 1993 and since then have built, opened and operated 4 other locations, all in Orem. They have been married for 29 years and are the parents of 6 children. Alaine is a Licensed Practical Nurse and began her career 30 years ago in a nursing home. She worked in the nursing home for several years until going to work for Dr. George Gourley where she still is employed 1 day a week. She played a large part in the beginning of their business working many shifts and scheduling employees. Now she enjoys time home raising the family and doing other projects. Randy is active on the day to day operations of their homes. They both love the business of caring for their elderly residents and have enjoyed getting to know many wonderful people over the years. These residents have come to us from all walks of life. Each have an interesting story to tell It is so interesting to sit down with these individuals and listen to their life stories. Many remember growing up and seeing the first automobile. Others had no electricity or telephones until later on in their life. Many have lived through world wars. Several have valiantly fought in those wars and lost friends and family members. Each enjoy sharing their stories and love it when someone will just take the time to listen. BeeHive homes offers a beautiful, clean, small homelike atmosphere. Each meal is carefully prepared and the residents are pampered and made to feel loved and cared for in each home. The residents rooms are thoroughly cleaned each day and the linens changed. Activities are an important part of the homes where the residents may have social interaction and some light physical exercise. Resident rooms are all private rooms with a half bath and full baths available. The rental rates are very affordable. BeeHive Homes has now come to the Provo area. Randy and Alaine have brought in a partner in the Provo home, Ed Black. Ed will assist in the daily operation of that home. The new home is located at 2877 West Center St. in Provo. It has 16 beds, all private rooms with each unit having its own full bathroom. It has a large dining and living room area. The outside is beautifully landscaped with a gazebo and garden area. For more information, please call 801-636-4644.
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It’s Springtime in St. George!
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Bicycling is an excellent family sport and Southern Utah is a fantastic place to hold bicycling events! With all of the spectacular scenic landscapes and the beautiful weather, more riders are discovering St.George, Utah. Spingeeks has been providing Southern Utah with bike events since 2003. We are adding more events and are excited to watch it grow. We currently offer four rides and one race. On Saturday, April 9, 2011 come and experience the beauty of spring in the St. George area in the annual Tour de St.
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George Spring Century. This is a great way to start off the season with 30, 75, and 100 mile ride options. Shed that winter coat and travel to the desert where the weather is warm, the people are friendly, and the landscape is spectacular. Southern Utah now has a premier, women-only, cycling charity event to be held April 30, 2011. We have four distance options for you to choose from. Proceeds go to help abused women and children.
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The next event is the Desperado Dual; Utah's only fully supported, oneday 200-mile cycling adventure. For those less adventurous, we offer a 100 & 50 mile option. For an incredible ride come join us on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Our fall event in St. George area is the annual Tour de St. George Fall Century, Saturday October 15th, 2011. This is a great way to finish off the season with 30, 75, and 100 mile ride options. October is a beautiful time to enjoy the desert. For more information, go to our new web site at spingeeks.com.
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Sometimes the best way to beat winter is to join it! I’m not a fan of the cold and snow but I had friends trying to talk me into picking up a pair of snowshoes for the past five years. This winter they succeeded. I’ve loved every minute I have spent on them - places like Big Springs up South Fork Canyon, Stewart Falls above Sundance, theatre in the pines and a beautiful, challenging trail in American Fork Canyon but Bryce Canyon is hands down the best place I have been snowshoeing. The red rock covered in snow and ice create some picture perfect shots. Amazing vistas were around every corner. The constantly winding, changing trail was exhilerating and fun. The trail took us through shaded slopes and back around to sunny mountain sides
time and again. What a treat to come upon a natural arch as we were once again hiking in shade and could see bright sun shining through the opposite side of the arch. We started at Bryce Point which was more than 8200 feet above sea level. My wife and I spent over 2 hours on the trails and never saw another person. No crowds and plenty of snow make wintertime a must-see in Bryce Canyon. Ruby’s Inn has accomodations to fit almost any budget; with rooms starting at $69. per night. We stayed at Ruby’s Inn’s newest addition, the Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel. The rooms were beautiful and spacious; with a flat-panel TV, wireless high speed internet and double sinks in the bathroom. The Grand Hotel also has an exercise room, business center and meeting rooms as well as a complimentary hot breakfast. Ruby’s Inn has year around indoor and outdoor hot tubs and indoor pool, post office, large general store and restaurant. Ruby’s Inn puts on a winter festival each year over presidents day weekend with activities and clinics for the whole family. Go to wwwrubysinn.com for more details.
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Take a sleigh ride through a herd of up to 600 elk wintering at
Hardware Ranch Elk Refuge
just 30 minutes southeast of Logan in Blacksmith Fork Canyon. This unforgettable and affordable experience brings you up close to view magnificent bulls and cows as they wander across the hillside.
Photo Credit: Mike Bullock
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Winter Fun Aboard Heber Valley Railroad! - including Tube ‘n Train, Sleigh Bells ‘n whistles and Comedy Murder Mystery. For more information visit www.hebervalleyrailroad.org
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American Fork-South
Quick Facts Services Provided: Assisted Living Type I & II, Day Care, Respite Care
Address: 164 W. 200 S., American Fork
Phone: 801-492-1482, 801-216-4110
Web: http://americanforksouth.sites.beehivehomes.com/
BeeHive Homes of American Fork South You will find that BeeHive Homes of American Fork South specializes in providing a quality of life for the elderly in an home like setting and an assurance to the family members that their loved one is properly taken care of which will reduce family member's stress and provides a peace of mind. You will find that the Home Health and Hospice Agencies have given us accolades for the service and care we provide. You will also appreciate the no add-on fees and the elimination of having to pick up prescriptions for the resident. You will notice that we respond to the specialized needs and changing conditions of the residents on a timely basis. We provide care in a safe, positive and warm environment. The food is delicious and nutritious and enjoyed by the residents. The activities provided the residents are enjoyable. Our most recent resident and family survey showed that 87% of the respondents rated us "excellent" overall and the remaining 13% placed us in the "good" category. The owners are on site and available. The facility is located closest to a free way exit from any other assisted living facility in Utah County. For the resident that has fewer needs we have our level I facility and for those with greater needs we have our level II facility. If you are eligible for the Veterans 'Aid and Attendance Benefit' we can assist you in applying for the benefit. We also take New Choices Weaver residents.
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