October 2018
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Pavilion Press October 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Eleanor Whitecar.......................2 Doris Young..............................12 John “Mike” Gira III................15 Donna Parsons.........................17 Grace Sheldon.........................19 Francis Daley............................27 Lyndal Matthews......................30 IN LOVING
Memory
OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Robert Owen.............. August 2 Beverly Ball............... August 9 Gean Holbrook...........August 11 William Meeker.........August 19 Roslyn Tinker............August 21 Carolyn Maron..........August 27 Rosemary Zaccardo......... Sept. 7 Martha Rudd.............. Sept. 15
Spiritual Services • Catholic Communion will be held each Sunday in residents’ rooms starting at 10 a.m. • Bible Study with Eleanor Perkins on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor. • Vespers will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. on the second floor. • Hymn Sing will take place on the first and second Saturday of each month, at 3 p.m. on the third floor.
Special Events & Activities
News, Events & Happenings at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point
Thu 4 Resident Council (3FL).............................................. 1:30 p.m. Thu 4 Birthday Bash (2&3FL).............................................. 2:30 p.m. Thu 11 Vickie Lei Entertainment (3FL) ............................... 2:30 p.m. Thu 18 Ice Cream Social (2&3FL).......................................... 2:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Larsen Pavilion
Sat 20 Tom Cannon (3&2FL)..........................1:30 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Cameron Honeycutt Director of Long Term Care
Thu 25 Shades of Autumn Experience...................... 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Julie Dewitt Director of Nursing
Wed 31 Halloween Fun with Too Tall Torrie (3&2FL).... 2 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
....................................................... 1&3 Mon
Sing-Along with Dot or Jo (2FL).......................10 a.m.
Every Tue
Piano with Ruth Rodgers (3FL)..........................10 a.m.
Every Wed
Music Social with Art (3FL)...............................10 a.m.
Every Fri
Ruth Rodgers on Piano (Chapel)................... 6:30 p.m.
Every Sat
Pet Therapy with Ginger (All Floors)..........10:30 a.m.
Caregiver Support Workshop The Village Church on The Island
Thursday
November 8 1 p.m.
Caregivers play an important role in the health and wellbeing of their loved ones. In this Caregiver Support Workshop, sponsored by the Legacy Foundation, learn how to better understand Alzheimer's disease and other dementias as well as tips, tools and skills that will support and encourage you along the way.
Presenter: Eileen Poiley, MS Director of Education, USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center at the USF Health Neuroscience Institute • • • • • • • •
Understanding Alzheimer's and other dementias How to effectively communicate with a person with Alzheimer's Understanding cognitive loss and how that affects behaviors Learning to live in the Alzheimer's reality and why it's important Tips for successful caregiving How to prevent and respond to difficult behaviors Tips for making dressing, bathing and mealtime easier Making the home environment safe for a person with memory problems
LEGACYFOUNDATION AT S H E L L P O I N T
Pam Downing Assistant Director of Nursing First Floor: llomise Alexandre Nurse Manager Second Floor: Mary Lou Torressen Nurse Manager Third Floor: Lindsey Bryant Nurse Manager Rhanda Williams Admissions Director Simona Staicu Resident/Family Services Coordinator Tacey Larimer-Tettaton Activities Supervisor Mardee Lader Executive Secretary Associate Editor
15071 Shell Point Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 415-5442
Influenza
By Pam Downing, Assistant Director of Nursing t’s that time of year again: Time Iviruses, to protect yourself from influenza more commonly known as
the flu. Flu season is unpredictable. The exact timing and duration can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time, it peaks between December and February, and can even last as late as May. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses that infects the nose, throat and, sometimes, the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and can lead to death. The flu viruses are spread mainly by tiny droplets made when infected patients cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. A person might even get the flu by touching a surface or object, then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. Symptoms of the flu may include: fever, although not everyone with the flu will have a fever; cough; sore throat; runny or
stuffy nose; muscle or body aches; headaches; fatigue or tiredness; vomiting and diarrhea. Most people who get the flu get better in several days to less than two weeks. But, some people can develop serious complications caused by viral infection. If you think you may have the flu, contact your doctor. Antiviral medications such as Tamiflu can lessen the symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness. Most people who get the flu have a mild illness and don’t need antiviral medications. But people who are very sick or people with flu symptoms who are at high risk for serious complication should be treated as soon as possible with antiviral drugs. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Shell Point Pavilion residents will begin receiving the influenza vaccine in October. Please contact your healthcare provider and get protected too! Finally, if you become ill, please remember to stay at home as much as possible in order to isolate the virus. Do not visit residents at the Larsen Pavilion while you are sick.
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Seas the Day
Room to Grow
By Tacey Larimer-Tettaton, Pavilion Activities Supervisor
By Tacey Larimer-Tettaton, Pavilion Activities Supervisor
T
he Larsen Pavilion Activities team is excited to announce an addition to the skilled nursing center’s third floor amenities: a Resident Program Room, which is ready for residents and their visitors to enjoy. Available in the Resident Program Room is a computer that residents may use. Plans are underway to offer computer lab sessions to assist those who may want to learn how to use a computer and set up email or a social media account to communicate with their families. You’ll also find games, watercolor paints, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring books and word puzzles to enjoy at your leisure. A television, radio and CD player are also available for use.
A DVD player with movies will make an appearance soon. In the meantime, an adjacent lanai offers fresh air and a relaxing space for residents and their families. Stop in and make use of the Resident Program Room today. After all, it’s just for you!
ach month, the Pavilion Activities E department plans a series of engaging, life-enriching programs for
the residents of the Larsen Pavilion. Pavilion residents recently enjoyed an “Under the Sea” theme, which offered a multitude of experiences including an on-campus visit from the Shell Museum and a themed meal with featured steel drum music. One resident in attendance shared, “This is great, I feel like I’m at sea!” During the Shell Museum’s educational visit, residents learned about different types of shells, shell formation and the lifecycle of the creatures who make their homes in these shells. A few residents even dared to touch the live shells! Every participant received a shell as a gift to keep and treasure at the conclusion of the program.
God’s Road Map By Linda Schmierer, Assistant Chaplain
R
oad maps helped me and my parents get from point A to point B, especially during long trips. If we got lost or we went down the wrong road, we could check the map again. Now many of us use GPS to find our way around, but we still like to keep a map handy in the glove compartment! Did you know that God has a road map too? It’s the Bible and it will guide and teach us what roads to take during our life here on Earth.
Everything written in the Bible was inspired by God. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness. It teaches us about faith, hope, love, joy and peace, as well as how to be humble like Jesus. Without God’s road map, the Bible, we can get lost. Instead, follow the book’s instruction: Trust in the Lord
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with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) The Bible promises that if we will ask Him, God will direct us in the way to go. Like Psalm 119:105 says, “The word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
Let God’s road map light your path!
Shades of Autumn Dining Experience LUNCH MENU (2ND & 3RD FLOOR) • 11 A.M.
Roast Pork with Gravy • Au Gratin Potatoes •Black Eyed Peas •Baked, Escalloped Apples • Dinner Roll DINNER MENU (1ST & 4TH FLOOR) • 4 P.M.
Chili Bowl with Cheese • Rice Corn Bread • Bread Pudding
Thursday, October 25
Schilling Dining Room in the Larsen Pavilion
All Pavilion residents and their guests are invited to celebrate fall during this special, seasonally themed dining experience. Dining festivities will take place on all floors, regardless of whether you choose to eat at the Schilling Dining Room or in the comfort of your own room. The cost is $10.99 for Shell Point residents and $11.65 for guests (includes 6% tax). Reservations for the dining room must be made by Friday, October 19 by calling the Activities department at (239) 415-5445.
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Seas the Day
Room to Grow
By Tacey Larimer-Tettaton, Pavilion Activities Supervisor
By Tacey Larimer-Tettaton, Pavilion Activities Supervisor
T
he Larsen Pavilion Activities team is excited to announce an addition to the skilled nursing center’s third floor amenities: a Resident Program Room, which is ready for residents and their visitors to enjoy. Available in the Resident Program Room is a computer that residents may use. Plans are underway to offer computer lab sessions to assist those who may want to learn how to use a computer and set up email or a social media account to communicate with their families. You’ll also find games, watercolor paints, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring books and word puzzles to enjoy at your leisure. A television, radio and CD player are also available for use.
A DVD player with movies will make an appearance soon. In the meantime, an adjacent lanai offers fresh air and a relaxing space for residents and their families. Stop in and make use of the Resident Program Room today. After all, it’s just for you!
ach month, the Pavilion Activities E department plans a series of engaging, life-enriching programs for
the residents of the Larsen Pavilion. Pavilion residents recently enjoyed an “Under the Sea” theme, which offered a multitude of experiences including an on-campus visit from the Shell Museum and a themed meal with featured steel drum music. One resident in attendance shared, “This is great, I feel like I’m at sea!” During the Shell Museum’s educational visit, residents learned about different types of shells, shell formation and the lifecycle of the creatures who make their homes in these shells. A few residents even dared to touch the live shells! Every participant received a shell as a gift to keep and treasure at the conclusion of the program.
God’s Road Map By Linda Schmierer, Assistant Chaplain
R
oad maps helped me and my parents get from point A to point B, especially during long trips. If we got lost or we went down the wrong road, we could check the map again. Now many of us use GPS to find our way around, but we still like to keep a map handy in the glove compartment! Did you know that God has a road map too? It’s the Bible and it will guide and teach us what roads to take during our life here on Earth.
Everything written in the Bible was inspired by God. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness. It teaches us about faith, hope, love, joy and peace, as well as how to be humble like Jesus. Without God’s road map, the Bible, we can get lost. Instead, follow the book’s instruction: Trust in the Lord
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with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) The Bible promises that if we will ask Him, God will direct us in the way to go. Like Psalm 119:105 says, “The word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
Let God’s road map light your path!
Shades of Autumn Dining Experience LUNCH MENU (2ND & 3RD FLOOR) • 11 A.M.
Roast Pork with Gravy • Au Gratin Potatoes •Black Eyed Peas •Baked, Escalloped Apples • Dinner Roll DINNER MENU (1ST & 4TH FLOOR) • 4 P.M.
Chili Bowl with Cheese • Rice Corn Bread • Bread Pudding
Thursday, October 25
Schilling Dining Room in the Larsen Pavilion
All Pavilion residents and their guests are invited to celebrate fall during this special, seasonally themed dining experience. Dining festivities will take place on all floors, regardless of whether you choose to eat at the Schilling Dining Room or in the comfort of your own room. The cost is $10.99 for Shell Point residents and $11.65 for guests (includes 6% tax). Reservations for the dining room must be made by Friday, October 19 by calling the Activities department at (239) 415-5445.
October 2018
Pavilion Press
Pavilion Press October 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Eleanor Whitecar.......................2 Doris Young..............................12 John “Mike” Gira III................15 Donna Parsons.........................17 Grace Sheldon.........................19 Francis Daley............................27 Lyndal Matthews......................30 IN LOVING
Memory
OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Robert Owen.............. August 2 Beverly Ball............... August 9 Gean Holbrook...........August 11 William Meeker.........August 19 Roslyn Tinker............August 21 Carolyn Maron..........August 27 Rosemary Zaccardo......... Sept. 7 Martha Rudd.............. Sept. 15
Spiritual Services • Catholic Communion will be held each Sunday in residents’ rooms starting at 10 a.m. • Bible Study with Eleanor Perkins on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor. • Vespers will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. on the second floor. • Hymn Sing will take place on the first and second Saturday of each month, at 3 p.m. on the third floor.
Special Events & Activities
News, Events & Happenings at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point
Thu 4 Resident Council (3FL).............................................. 1:30 p.m. Thu 4 Birthday Bash (2&3FL).............................................. 2:30 p.m. Thu 11 Vickie Lei Entertainment (3FL) ............................... 2:30 p.m. Thu 18 Ice Cream Social (2&3FL).......................................... 2:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Larsen Pavilion
Sat 20 Tom Cannon (3&2FL)..........................1:30 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Cameron Honeycutt Director of Long Term Care
Thu 25 Shades of Autumn Experience...................... 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Julie Dewitt Director of Nursing
Wed 31 Halloween Fun with Too Tall Torrie (3&2FL).... 2 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
....................................................... 1&3 Mon
Sing-Along with Dot or Jo (2FL).......................10 a.m.
Every Tue
Piano with Ruth Rodgers (3FL)..........................10 a.m.
Every Wed
Music Social with Art (3FL)...............................10 a.m.
Every Fri
Ruth Rodgers on Piano (Chapel)................... 6:30 p.m.
Every Sat
Pet Therapy with Ginger (All Floors)..........10:30 a.m.
Caregiver Support Workshop The Village Church on The Island
Thursday
November 8 1 p.m.
Caregivers play an important role in the health and wellbeing of their loved ones. In this Caregiver Support Workshop, sponsored by the Legacy Foundation, learn how to better understand Alzheimer's disease and other dementias as well as tips, tools and skills that will support and encourage you along the way.
Presenter: Eileen Poiley, MS Director of Education, USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center at the USF Health Neuroscience Institute • • • • • • • •
Understanding Alzheimer's and other dementias How to effectively communicate with a person with Alzheimer's Understanding cognitive loss and how that affects behaviors Learning to live in the Alzheimer's reality and why it's important Tips for successful caregiving How to prevent and respond to difficult behaviors Tips for making dressing, bathing and mealtime easier Making the home environment safe for a person with memory problems
LEGACYFOUNDATION AT S H E L L P O I N T
Pam Downing Assistant Director of Nursing First Floor: llomise Alexandre Nurse Manager Second Floor: Mary Lou Torressen Nurse Manager Third Floor: Lindsey Bryant Nurse Manager Rhanda Williams Admissions Director Simona Staicu Resident/Family Services Coordinator Tacey Larimer-Tettaton Activities Supervisor Mardee Lader Executive Secretary Associate Editor
15071 Shell Point Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 415-5442
Influenza
By Pam Downing, Assistant Director of Nursing t’s that time of year again: Time Iviruses, to protect yourself from influenza more commonly known as
the flu. Flu season is unpredictable. The exact timing and duration can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time, it peaks between December and February, and can even last as late as May. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses that infects the nose, throat and, sometimes, the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and can lead to death. The flu viruses are spread mainly by tiny droplets made when infected patients cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. A person might even get the flu by touching a surface or object, then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. Symptoms of the flu may include: fever, although not everyone with the flu will have a fever; cough; sore throat; runny or
stuffy nose; muscle or body aches; headaches; fatigue or tiredness; vomiting and diarrhea. Most people who get the flu get better in several days to less than two weeks. But, some people can develop serious complications caused by viral infection. If you think you may have the flu, contact your doctor. Antiviral medications such as Tamiflu can lessen the symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness. Most people who get the flu have a mild illness and don’t need antiviral medications. But people who are very sick or people with flu symptoms who are at high risk for serious complication should be treated as soon as possible with antiviral drugs. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Shell Point Pavilion residents will begin receiving the influenza vaccine in October. Please contact your healthcare provider and get protected too! Finally, if you become ill, please remember to stay at home as much as possible in order to isolate the virus. Do not visit residents at the Larsen Pavilion while you are sick.