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A Publication of the Armenian Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Emerson, NJOct/Nov/Dec 2010

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ANRC Residents Christmas Outing to the Paramus Park Mall


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ANRC Is At

T h e T o p

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Andrew Torigian

The Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits on three spacious acresnestled in wooded, suburban Emerson, Bergen County, NJ.

Our Address is:

Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center70 Main Street, Emerson NJ 07630

Phone: 201.261.6662 Fax: 201.261.5509

You are invited to call and make an appointment to discuss the individual needs of your

loved one.

Directions:

By Bus: Port Authority: Bus #165 to Emerson

By Car: Exit #165 on Garden State Parkway. Right turn onto Oradell Ave. Left turn onto

Kinderkamack Rd. Turn right onto Main St. Follow contours of road. Home on left.

From GWB: Take Route 4 to Kinderkamack Rd. Right turn onto Main St. Follow contours of

road. Home on left.

Board OfTrustees

ANDREW TORIGIAN

President of the Home and

Chairman of the

Board of Trustees

VATCHE BAGHDIKIAN

Vice President

DAVID ROWAN

Treasurer

JOHN VANISKHIAN

Assistant Treasurer

TED TAKVORIAN, Esq.Recording Secretary

ANNETTE TAMALIAN-

ALMOND

Corresponding Secretary

PETER BONJUKLIAN

H. CRAIG FROONJIAN, DMD

KHOREN NALBANDIAN, RPH

Board Members

MATTHEW RUSSO, LNHA

Administrator

JAN MRANI, M.D.

Medical Director

Hye DounEditorial Board

Andrew Torigian

Chief Editor

Louisa Janbazian

Editor

Matthew Russo

Advisor

Howard TorossianPhotographs and Ads

Layout & Design by

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The Presidents Message

Our Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC)

has been awarded a Five Star ranking by Health Grades,

a leading health care ratings organization of New Jersey

nursing homes. New Jersey Monthly is publishing this list in their

February issue.

We also have to thank our volunteers who are very much in-

volved in the life of the ANRC. We thank the Friends of the Arme-

nian Home (FAH). These are the gracious ladies that devote many

hours to beautifying the ANRC. They also do constant surveillance

on how to improve the various aspects of the home, including pur-

chases of furniture to bed sheets. The FAH members are an integral part of our ANRC.

Another group of volunteers is our hardworking and dedicated Board of Directors of the

ANRC. They have been meeting several times a month with special groups in the interest of

constructing our new Building for the ANRC. Great progress has been made. Our next step

will be to go before the N.J. Department of Health and Senior Services for approval of our

Construction Drawings.

We warmly welcome our newest Board Member Peter Bonjuklian. Peter will be an

asset to our Board and is serving as Chair of our Finance Committee. Congratulations Peter!

In this joyous Christmas Season, all of us at the ANRC want to praise God for all the

abundant blessings He has poured on the ANRC. We in turn wish all our members, friends,and supporters a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous New Year.

Qristos 6nau ;u \a\tn;zau1 };xi4 m;xi M;6 Au;tis!

Krisdos dzenav yev haydnetzav. Tzezee, Mezee Medz Avedis!

(Christ is born and is revealed: Good tidings to you and to us).


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From the Administrators Desk

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Matthew L. Russo, LNHA,Administrator

While most of us enjoy

our holidays at home

this time of year,

the Armenian Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center is hard at

work while your Aunt Millie is

passing the cream pie. Holidays

at the ANRC are celebratedwith just as much love as they are in your own

home. One might think nursing homes are quiet

during the holidays while the majority of families

are visiting other relatives, but the reality is that we

continue to bustle and our residents excitement is

unmistakable. You know the department stores

are dark on the holidays, the local strip malls in

your town are closed too and youll have trouble

getting money from a teller at your local bank. We

are one of the few

businesses openduring our countrys

revered days.

The warm glow

is here because

our family is

here. A holiday

at the ANRC is a

celebration in the

moment and a time to be thankful for the folks

whove had an impact on our lives.

At Thanksgiving the home was brimming with

family and friends who came to see their loved

ones. Walking throughout the home you couldnt

help but notice the great deal of family involve-

ment. Few if any residents were entirely without

visits from relatives. Although its not the home

every resident envisions as ideally the place to be,

sharing stories, having warm laughs and experi-

encing an appreciation of their life is clearly evi-

dent and shared by all during the holidays. This is

A Home Forthe

Holidaysa home where our big family celebrates the time

we are together and we give thanks for each and

every day.

All of this wouldnt be possible without devoted

commitment by our homes employees who

make sure our residents are ready when their

families arrive not just during the holidays but all

year round. We have all departments to thank!Nursing for the loving care they provide, dietary

for the meals they prepare, social services for

a listening ear and advocacy, rehabilitation for

maintaining resident functioning at their highest

physical level, our maintenance, housekeeping

and laundry department for making everything

clean, the business ofce for securing assets

and the activities staff for keeping our residents

busy and entertained the whole day through. Our

employees act as

a team and are thereason why the ANRC

has been in business

for over 72 years!

They are the reason

for our success and

they are why we have

become recognized

and respected by our

area hospitals and health care organizations.

Many of you reading arent able to see the day-to-

day spirit of our employees. I am humbled by their

humanity and dedication to this home.

The ANRC bids farewell to 2010 with thanks

and gratitude to all who have had a hand in the

care we provide. Thank you for giving me the

opportunity to work with you this year. It has

been an honor and a valuable experience for

me. I wish all of you a festive holiday season

and a new year filled with peace, love and pros-

perity.q

A holiday at the ANRC is acelebration in the moment anda time to be thankful for thefolks whove had an impact onour lives.


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Health


Ihave always been proudof our dedicated staff here

at the Armenian Nursing& Rehabilitation. Our em-

ployees never hesitate to goabove and beyond in order

to assist our residents whiletending to their needs. Please

let me share only one of themany letters we receive from families who recognize

our staffs compassion. That letter is as follows:q

Parkinsons disease is

the second common

neurodegenerat ive

disorder after Alzheimers. It

is named after English phy-

sician James Parkinson. It

is a chronic nervous system

disease in which the brain

cells that make dopamine die.

Thus, the link from the brain to the body is disruptedand the person is unable to control his movements.

Common symptoms are: tremors at rest, rigidity,

muscle weakness, loss of balance, slow movement,

excessive salivation, loss of smell, loss of facial ex-

pression, difculty rising from a chair and many other

motor sensory and cognitive symptoms.

Experts do not know what causes Parkinsons

disease. Most cases are believed to be due to a

combination of genetic and environmental risk factors

(toxin exposure). Family history may be a risk factor.

People with rst-degree relatives have 3-fold increasedrisk versus those without. The risk is strongest in families

with history of early onset. The median age of onset is

62 years old but sometimes it can occur before age 40.

Parkinsons disease is slightly more common in men

than women and the greater risk factor is advanced

age.

The disease may be a challenging diagnosis.

It is based on clinical observation and exclusion of

other conditions. There are no lab tests to conrm.

The patient might have non-specic symptoms of

depression, anxiety, shoulder pain, muscle pain, fallsand other neurological complaints.

Although there is no cure, there are many treatment

modalities. The physician with other disciplines will

provide the best care team to guide through the

long duration of the disease. Education and open

communication between physician and the patient will

produce the best course of action.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season, and

a happy and healthy new year!

Sharing News

of Dedication

Parkinsons Disease

Shakeh Bautista, RN,ANRC Director of NursingMaggy Petrosian, RN, Patient Care Coordinator

July 8, 2010

Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Attn: Maggy Petrosian, RN

Assistant Nursing Director/Case Manager

70 Main Street

Emerson, NJ 07630

Dear Maggy & Sta:

Today, while refecting on my mothers state o

health, my thoughts went to how well she has been

and is being cared or.

On behal o the Karpinski Family, I would like

to express our gratitude and thanks to each nurse,

each aide, each social worker, and each caeteria

person or the wonderul care they have given to

our mother.

The sta at the Armenian Nursing Rehabilita-

tion Center has always been, and continues to bethoughtul, patient, concerned, riendly, and dedi-

cated to the care o elderly people.

You all made this past year the best it could be

or our mother.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Sincerely,

The Family o Leona Karpinski


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Undoubtedly, one of the

hardest decisions anadult child ever has

to make is whether or not tomove a parent or loved one in

to a nursing home or assistedliving facility. Once the choice

has been made, the questionof how to tell the parent arises.

For many older adults, the belief that they will be ableto live on their own and care for themselves is held

tightly, despite being an unrealistic goal. At this point,it is sometimes necessary for the children or family

member to identify the need for increased care and ini-tiate change.

In most situations, an open line of communicationworks best. While working to deny reality, waiting until

the last minute to have a conversation with your lovedone about his/her increasing need for care can evoke

anxiety and agitation for the elder. By approaching thesubject early on, the elder can ease in to the idea of

moving in to a facility. Begin to talk to your elder beforethe need arises. Find out what their wishes are and

discuss realistic possibilities for a variety of probablesituations. The hope is that, by the time the need arises,

the shock of moving in to a facility will be softened ornon-existent.

Although the earlier is better theory is preferredwhen talking to your loved one about moving to a facility,

reality is such that this may not always be possible. Evenin situations of a sudden need for long term care, there

are still ways to help the elder adjust to the idea thatthey will need to move to a facility. Understandably, we

are more likely to adjust well to a change in our lives ifthat change is of our own choosing. When we feel that

we are being forced in to something, we may not beas open to the change and may become agitated if we

feel we are being told what to do. Keeping this in mind,involving your loved one in as much of the planningas possible will not only benet the elder, but will also

benet the loved one with a smoother transition. If

possible and appropriate, bring the elder for a tour ofthe facility prior to admission. This will allow him/her to

visualize the new surroundings and meet the staff and

Making The MoveTo Long Term CareHow to Involve Your Loved One

Beth Aymar MSW, LSW

Health

UPCOMINGEVENTS

January1st New YearS Day Social

6th Armenian Christmas

8th Children from Nareg School to Visit

February9th Chocolate Fondue Party

14th Valentines Day Party

21 Presidents Day Celebration

MarchAll month - Arts and Crafts - Christmas decorations4th World Day of Prayer

9th Ash Wednesday

17th Saint Patricks Day Party

*Please call ahead of time if you would like to attend as dateand time may change at time of printing.

other residents before moving in. Also, nd out what

items are allowed in the residents rooms and allowyour loved one to choose which items from home he/

she would like to bring. Familiar things will help makethe new surroundings more comfortable and help ease

any adjustment concerns that may arise.Even in the best case scenario, the placement of

a loved one in a nursing facility will most often causefeelings of guilt for the child or caregiver. These feelingswill be exacerbated if the loved one has a more difcult

adjustment. It is important to remember that agitationis typical within the rst few weeks of the admission.

During these weeks, nd out what time of day your

loved one is most agitated and avoid these times whenplanning a visit.

Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of thehardest and most heart-breaking decisions one will

ever have to make. With proper planning and involve-ment of the elder appropriate to his/her abilities, the

anxiety can soften, allowing for a smoother transition.Expecting happiness and excitement in response to

the move is unrealistic; however, the end result is oftena heightened quality of life for both the caregiver and

the loved one. q


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The tradition of gift givinghas become such abig business one must

wonder how it all began! It issaid that in ancient Rome giftswere exchanged during theNew Years celebrations. At

rst the gifts were so simplesuch as a few twigs from a sacred grove.

As Christianity spread through the world the early

leaders attempted to rid the world of this custom,

however, the people cherished this custom and so it

remained. The gift exchange was moved from NewYears to Christmas as the justication was in the

Magis bearing gifts to the baby Jesus.We at the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation

Center have been blessed with many gifts. We havehad and will continue to have many groups coming

to visit in the future. Some come bearing food, some

come to sing or dance and others come to conversewith us.

We are always so thankful for all that we haveand we hope for all a joyous Holiday Season. q

In theKitchenWith Chef Alan

Hello everyone:It seems like it was just

yesterday that I was writingabout the holidays andhere we are again. This isalways the busiest time in

the restaurant business andthe Armenian Nursing andRehabilitation Center is nodifferent. On Thanksgivingwe had a large traditional Thanksgiving meal toserve our residents. Turkey, stuffn, yams, green

bean casserole, pumpkin pie, apple pie and lots

more. Its that time when we pause to give thanks for

everything we have. In December we celebrate twoof the happiest holidays of the two major religions

of the world. The birth of Christ and in Judaism, the

Miracle of the Candles. Two happy holidays that are

associated with good times and of course great food.In January we celebrate the traditional ArmenianChristmas with a visit from the Archbishop where

our home, residents and staff are given a special

blessing followed by a traditional lunch. The dietarystaff is hard at work preparing for all these events but

to see all the smiling faces on our residents duringthese functions makes it all worthwhile.

As we enter a new year, I try to nd words to

live by in the coming months and years. These have

great meaning to me:

Always give your best; never get discouraged,

never be petty. Always remember others may hate

you. But those who hate you dont win, unless

you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

On behalf of the entire dietary staff, we wish you

a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New

Year.q

The Historyof ChristmasGift Giving

Alan Fass,ANRC Dietary DirectorSandy Cortelyou, ADC, Director of Activities


The ANRC wishes

you the gift of faith, theblessing of hope andpeace of His love atChristmas and always!

great meaning to me:


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On Friday December 10th, the Administration of the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center along

with members of the Board of Trustees and Friends of the Armenian Home gathered together at Babylon

Restaurant in River Edge, NJ for the ANRCs Annual Christmas party! Another successful year was

celebrated with good tidings and fellowship by all in attendance!

ANRC Administration, Board ofTrustees and FAH Christmas Party

L to R: John Vaniskhian, Peter Bonjuklian,Dave Rowan, Dr. H. Craig Froonjian, AnnetteTamalian-Almond, Andrew Torigian, MatthewRusso, Khoren Nalbandian, and VatcheBaghdikian.

Seta Boudoughian, Marylin Bedigian, AlicePhillibosian, Armine Norian, Bertha Vaniskhian,Mary Anne Bonjuklian, Elbiz Baghdikian, LindaAmerkanian, Armine Pechdimaldji, ZivartBalikjian, and Grace Bedrosian.

ANRC Board of Directors Friends of Armenian Home


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During the Thanksgiving holiday week the Armenian Relief Societys Shak Chapter, visited thehome to share some homemade food along with cheoreg and cheese with our residents. Amongthe visitors from ARS were Silva Kouyoumdjian, Maggie Kouyoumdjian, Rakel Asadurian,

Pauline Dostumian, Nora Diratsaoglu, Seta Keshishian, Liza Asadurian, Haigouhi Kasparian, Knar

Apkarian, Alice Aghjaian, Maral Doghramajian, Maro Takvorian, and Zevart Meybalian. We thank theARS for their visit and look forward to another visit in the future.

Activities

The Exotic Bird Show visited the home on December 7th. Bill Stewarts traveling showbrought our residents another unique experience and all of our residents had a wonderful

time petting the birds and watching them perform.



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Activities

On December 6th, the Salvation Army delivered teddy bears to all the residents of our home for the holidays.

We thank the Salvation Army for being motivated by the love of God and for meeting human needs in

His name without discrimination.


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Received with Thanks

Mr. & Mrs. Garo BasmadjianMr. & Mrs. Krikor Bedrossian

Ms. Janet Burns

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Chmelev

Mr. & Mrs. Dieter Haase

Mr. & Mrs. Vahe Halajian

Ms. Nova Hammersley

Mr. Renard Harris

Ms. Linda Kasarjian

Mrs. Nevart KoulianMr. & Mrs. Erich Kunhardt

Mr. Joseph Lowman

Mr. & Mrs. John Macel

Ms. Karine Mouradian

Ms. Vivian Oehler

Mr. & Mrs. Astghig Turbendian

Total $2,500.00

Mr. Buddy Collins,

Ms. Linda Corti,

Ms. Susan Cranston,

Ms. Eileen Di Savino,

Mary & Gabriel Imbemba,

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kitz,

In Honor of the Wedding of Annita Nerses to Dennis Kurpius

In Memory of Vincenzo Imbemba

Mr. Andrew Lucchesi,

Ms. Paula Maurer,

Ms. Kristine Perla,

Ms. Marion Sarapuchiello,

Total $645.00

On December 15th, the ANRC staff celebrated their annual Christmas Party with goodcheer and fellowship shared by all! Vendors to the home contributed over $1000.00 ingift cards and baskets that were raffled off to our homes employees. Every employeereceived something and we would like to thank each and every vendor who contributedin making our party a huge success!


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We, The Friends of the Armenian Home, are wishing each and everyone a blessedand happy holiday season. The Christmas season is a special time of the year

to be shared with the love of family and friends...With renewed faith and hope...

With happiness that lasts throughout the year. May these be your gifts at Christmas time

and always.

We are planning, with the support of our friends, a successful year in assisting the Board

of Directors of the ANRC in fullling fundraising efforts for the building of our new Armenian

Home. Our goal is looking to the future with great anticipation in making our Hye Doun the

best it can be for our Medz Mayrigs and Hayrigs.

Shenorh avor Nor Daree yev Sour p Dznoont .


Friends of the Armenian Home

Linda Amerkanian

FAH Christmas luncheon picture taken at the Napa Valley Grille on December 2, 2010.

Seated from L to R: Marilyn Bedigian, Armine Pechdimaldji, Seta Boudoughian, ArmineNorian, Ann Takvorian and MaryAnne Bonjuklian Standing from L to R: Shant and AnitaTemiz, Nancy Burdman, Bertha Vaniskhian, Ica Kouyoumdjian, Alice Philibosian, IdaGueyikian and Linda Amerkanian (not in picture Elbiz Baghdikian).


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Armenian Nursing and

Rehabilitation Center, Inc.70 Main Street

Emerson, NJ 07630

U.S. Postage

PAIDParamus, NJ

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ANRC Administration at the Christmas Party: L to R, Shakeh Bautista, Alice Azar, MariCamcikyan, Julia Hamza, Lisa King, Maggie Petrosian, Matthew Russo, Rosann Pellegrino,Sandy Cortelyou, Luvern Senior, Jill Kerrs, Beth Aymar, Alan Fass, and Donna Stellatos

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