N U R S I N G H O M E November/December 2012

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

HOLLY SHURAKActivities Director

CATHIE THOMPSONAdmissions/Marketing Director

Editors

Happenings

On December 20th we will be hosting ourResidents, Family and Friends HolidayParty. You better watch out, because word

has it that a specialvisitor just mightstop by to see who’sbeen naughty...and who’s been nice!

e will learn about Hollywood starletMarilyn Monroe on November5th at 2:30 p.m. when PaulSofian visits us to present aslideshow depicting the life andtimes of this famous actress.

On December 31st help us totoast farewell to a great 2012and welcome in an even betteryear in 2013! Our New Year’sEve Party will feature music,sparkling cider and noisemakers.Join us for a great time!Brianna the Baker will be helping us create

delicious chocolate candy on November 21st. She will hold two demonstrations —

at 10:00 amand 2:30 pm

A Yummy Time!!

e will be getting in the holidaymood when we begin decoratingour Christmas trees throughoutthe building on December 4th.It’s always a great time whenwe add in some impromptu carol-ing.

HappyNew Year!

Upcoming Highlights

SimplePleasures

of the

Holiday Season Benjamin Soffer will show us someseasonal splendor during his“Holidays at Longwood” Slideshow

on December 17th. See how the beauty ofnature heightens the experience of the season.

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Operation Christmas Child has been a part ofthe holidays at Hickory House for a number ofyears. We will be doing our part again onNovember 7th as we pack up shoe boxes tosend to those in need. The boxes will

supply Christmas joy so we are happy to make the effort to reach

those less fortunate. (See page 2 for

more details)

Mary Magner, R.N., N.H.A.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Mary Magner’s Message

How To Fill A Shoebox for Operation Christmas ChildFind an empty shoe box. You can wrap it - lid separately.Determine whether your box will be for a boy or a girl, their agecategory, and mark the top of the box: (INFANT) or (2-4) or (5-9) or (10-14)

Fill your shoe box with a variety of gifts from the following categories:TOYS: stuffed animals, dolls, puzzles, balls, cars, etc.(No toy guns, knives or other war-related items, please).SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils, sharpener, crayons, writing pads, paper,solar calculator.Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, brush.OTHER: flashlight with extra batteries, T-shirt, socks, picture or coloring books,sealed hard candy or gum. (No food items or any items that would break or leak).Please do not include any liquid items such as shampoo.

Operation Christmas Child 2012

We hope you will consider being part of Operation ChristmasChild to send a message of love and hope to children in desperatesituations worldwide.

In the past, Hickory House has received generous support fromchurches, schools and other groups in the community.

This has enabled us to help Operation Christmas Child continuetheir work to aid victims of disasters in the United States as wellas in the world’s most troubled regions.

Enclose $7.00 in an envelope and place it in your box for shipping costs. Checks are recommended, made payable to Samaritan’s Purse.(We will not be able to accept any boxes without the enclosed fee.)Place a rubber band around your box and lid. Drop the shoe box off at Hickory House Nursing Home from now until November 16, 2012.

For more info, contact the business office at 610-273-2915 Monday-Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Hickory House is very happy to announce two new associatesin our dietary department.

Tim Worley, our executive chef, is a graduate of Culinary Institute ofAmerica, New Hyde Park, New York. He is also a certified dietary managerand is experienced in all aspects of food service from restaurants to healthcare facilities.

Brianna Sullivan, our baker, is a graduate of Montgomery CountyCommunity College’s professional baker program. Her baking skills areexceptional in making breads, pastries, cakes and pies.

We welcome Tim and Brianna to our facility and know that residents/patients, families and staff are looking forward to new dining experiences.

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NovemberJane Blank...................... 11/02Margaret Thomas ......... 11/05Marilyn Heym .............. 11/06Priscilla Ekdahl ........... 11/09Eleanor Snyder .............. 11/11James Canfield ...............11/12Elizabeth Yurkutat .........11/13Warren Radcliffe, Jr. ......11/22Clara Butchko ................11/30

CongratulationsFreda!!

Freda Hunter has been selected as our Spotlight Resident. Freda wasborn in Philadelphia, PA in 1921 and grew up there. She graduated fromWest Philadelphia High School. Shortly after graduation, Freda married ErnestCouncil and they had three children — Warren, Ronald and Laverne. Theywed during the great depression and were married for 25 years. Freda tellsus that during those years, society and culture were very restrictive as towhat activities they could do, but they enjoyed spending time with friendsin their homes. She was a member of Mount Pisgah African Methodist Churchin Philadelphia. She resided in Philadelphia during her married life whileErnest worked for the railroad as a waiter in the dining car. As her husband’sjob kept him away most of the time, Freda courageously raised their threechildren practically on her own, and the couple divorced. Freda then wentto night school at the University of Pennsylvania and trained to become adental technotherapist. She was employed by the city of Philadelphia forthirty years working in a dental clinic for children.

After many years, Freda reconnected with her childhood sweetheart,John Hunter, at a funeral. They were married for seventeen years and movedto Florida where John worked as a physical therapist for the Veteran’sAdministration. After John passed on, Freda returned to Baltimore to livewith her granddaughter and eventually returned to Pennsylvania.

Freda has been a wonderful addition to our Hickory House family.

Happy

Birthday

Wishes

to you!

We are conducting a Fall Food Drive to helpreplenish stock at the Steeple to People FoodBank in Honey Brook to anticipate the needduring the holidays. Bring your donations toHickory House and look for the several drop-off locations throughout the building.

Turn the Table on Hunger

DecemberMary Schiltz ............... 12/08Fern Taylor .................. 12/17Irene Patton ................ 12/19Margaret Curry ............ 12/22Arlene Laub ................. 12/26Eugene Kuch................ 12/26James Linn, Sr. ............ 12/26Dorothy Harrison........ 12/27Mildred Sisk ................ 12/27

We will be collecting food itemsthrough November 20, 2012.Thank you for sharing what you can with those in need.

The Nicest Present

Under the tree the gifts enthrall,But the nicest present of them allIs filling our thoughts with those who care,Wanting our Christmas joy to share.To you, whom we're often thinking of,We send our holiday joy and love.

Joanna and Karl Fuchs

FredaHunter

SpotlightResident

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Past

Highlights

It was a great day in the community aswe celebrated Harmony Day in Honey Brook.

We had pony rides, children’s games and a magic show!

We enjoyedmaking a

delicious Italiandinner with ournew chef Tim.

We mademeatballs fromscratch as wellas home madesauce and atossed salad.

Yum!

Italian Dinner

We found our inner child that day, bridging the generations.

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PastHighlights

We had a spooktacular timeon Halloween. We trick or

treated our way through theday. Fun was had by all

with some fabulouscostumes on parade!

We had a great time doing somefall baking in October with Becky.

We love to gather with great friends in the kitchen.

Bakingwith

Becky

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Past

Highlights

Holiday Gift Suggestions for our Residents❄ Postage Stamps (forever type)❄ Pre-addressed and stamped envelopes

with note cards and pens❄ Newspaper or magazine subscription❄ Winter Gloves❄ Costume Jewelry❄ Games❄ Large Print Books❄ Calendar for 2013❄ Bring in favorite takeout or

homemade meal to share❄ Warm Bathrobe❄ Warm Slippers with nonskid soles❄ Washable sweater

❄ Bird feeder to hang on windowand offer to keep it filled

❄ Books on Tape❄ CD player, Tape Player or Radio❄ CDs, Cassettes or DVD’s of favorite

music or movies❄ Invitation to a favorite restaurant.❄ Lap robes with pockets to keep hands

warm or hold small items❄ Poem, letter or story describing

a memorable time together.❄ Framed Photos of special places, family

members, homes, vacations, etc.❄ Seasonal Room Decorations

❄ Dry Skin Lotion❄ Cologne❄ Cozy Shawl❄ Winter Hat❄ Suncatcher

We held a “meet and greet” tointroduce Tim, our new chef,and Brianna, our new baker

to the residents.

Welcome to Chef Tim and Baker Brianna

NAUGHTYor NICELIST!

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Residents

We got to taste andenjoy some

delicious samplesof their ‘fall fare’

style cooking skills.What a lovely

presentation it was!

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Closed Pulsed

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Hickory HouseNursing Home

Closed Pulsed Irrigation is a wound care treatment developed by a board certifiedplastic/reconstructive surgeon. While irrigation is a well-known method of woundtreatment, this new delivery system is a simple and effective way to execute theprocedure, limiting risk to both patients and staff.

✢ First completely closed bedside pulsed irrigation system✢ Decreases bacterial count ✢ Hydrates the wound✢ Safe. non-surgical selective debridement✢ Provides a clean application site for topical solution✢ Performed by a physical therapist✢ Decrease burden of care and fosters quality of life✢ Many patients can benefit from CPI treatment✢ For more information, please contact us at 610-273-2915

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CARE

Hickory House Nursing Home3120 Horseshoe Pike

Honey Brook, PA 19344

Enjoy the festivitieswith your loved one!

Residents,Family & Friends

HolidayPartyThursday,

December 20, 2012at 2:00 pm

in the main dining room

Join us for our

Graham Cracker Crust1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup butter or margarinePumpkin Cream Cheese Filling8 ounces canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree12 oz. package cream cheese2 eggs2 egg yolks3/4 cups sugar1 1/2 Tbsp. flour3/4 tsp. grated lemon peel3/4 tsp. grated orange peel1/2 tsp. vanilla extractSour Cream Topping1 1/2 cups sour cream2 Tbsp. sugar1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

DirectionsMelt butter. In a bowl, use a forkto mix together graham crackercrumbs and butter. Press thismixture into a 9-inch pie plate,using the back of a tablespoon.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Prepare pumpkin cream cheesefilling - combine all fillingingredients in a mixing bowl. Mixat medium speed until wellblended and smooth. Pour fillingmix into the pie crust. Bake for 35to 40 minutes until pie is firm.Sour cream topping - combineingredients and mix well. Spreadtopping over pie.Bake an additional 10 minutes.Let pie cool. Refrigerate overnight.

PumpkinCream Cheese

Pie

Fromthe

CookingClub

Evergreen boughs that fill our homesWith fragrant Christmas scents,Hearts filled with the loving glowThat Christmas represents;

Christmas cookies, turkeys stuffed,Festive holly berry,Little faces bright with joy,Loved ones being merry;

Parties, songs, beribboned gifts,Silver bells that tinkle,Christmas trees and ornaments,Colorful lights that twinkle;

Relatives waiting with open armsTo smile and hug and kiss us;These are some of the special joysThat come along with Christmas.

Christmas Joys

Joanna Fuchs