Issue 82 • September 2017

Albert Breda

Doreen Furman

Susan Paul

Alice Ramos & Elsie Reese

1 Sharon Swan

7 Michael Waters

8 Reece Corder

Nick Lynn ext. 2102Executive Director

Tracy Hebner ext.2103Business Office Manager

Roxy Rosca ext.2122Community Relations Coordinator

Fran Millner ext.2104Community Relations Counselor

Dania Durosier ext.2112Director of Recreational Services

Colby Quisenberry, LPNext. 2113Director of Resident Care

Jesus Barrios ext.2115Director of Environmental Services

Danielle Viard ext.2109Director of Dining Services

Adriana Villafane ext.2123Resident Concierge

September 27th at 3:00pm With Entertainment by Andy Anderson

Everyone,

Cannot believe that it is already September! Of course that means the return of NFL Football and hopefully cooler weather. We have a new exciting program offered through our Homecare Division; it is our Exercise Physiology Program. Joseph Zahrobsky, is our Exercise Physiologist and he will be coming monthly to Spring Hills Lake Mary for monthly group sessions with the residents. There will also be availability for private one on one session for our Residents as well for a small fee. The sessions are meant to continue to build strength and balance after a resident plateaus with Physical Therapy with the hope that with continued strengthening there will be less of a chance for the need for Physical Therapy down the road. For more information on this exciting program please feel free to reach out to Joe at 407-505-4602.

Sincerely,

Nick Lynn,Executive Director

Music �erapy

Music has the extraordinary power to connect us to ourselves, our past and each other. Although individual musical tastes vary, the profound impact of music in our lives is undeniable. �is is especially true for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As part of our holistic approach to wellness, we o�er a variety of music therapy programs encouraging socialization and emotional connection.

�rough the discovery of our Residents’ musical preferences, personalized playlists are created for an individualized listening experience. We also partner with Music �erapists who lead programs such as bell choirs, drum circles, intergenerational sing-alongs and live performances. We welcome families to join us for interactive musical fun with their loved ones, and experience the transformational e�ect music has on the mind, body and spirit.

“Where words fail, music speaks.”- Hans Christian Anderson

12 Jacoby Jean

23 Hilda Lembrich

Highlights of the Month Highlights of the Month

September 2nd at 4:00pm

Elsie Extravagant Piano Show!Please join us every Saturday with a great performance by our very own resident. She will perform oldies & newbies, you are not going to want to miss it!

September 4th at 2:15pmLabor Day Movie: The Devil Wears Prada Come and enjoy a relaxing Labor Day, enjoy hot & Hamburgers from the dinning room then come upstairs for a funny movie that will sure make your cry happy tears!

September 6th 3:00pm

Welcome Committee with LesterEvery month we like to welcome our newer residents and make them feel more at home with an orientation with our very own resident Lester.

September 10th

National Grandparents DayYou’re invited to a fun filled day to honor our grandparents! There will be all sorts of fun activities going on that day. Please make sure to bring your grandkids to play Grand Bingo but also to enjoy some refreshments plus a great movie about the bond between grandparents & grandchildren

September 11th at 2:00pmNational Assisted Living Week 11-16thOpening ceremony to kick off the week! Proclamation by the Mayor, Closing remarks from our Executive Director. Entertainer by Tommy Lee and cake to be provided to residents and staff. Gifts will be provided by the department heads at the end of the day.

September 12th at 2:00pm

Andy Constatini Guitar ShowCome out for a great performance by Andy that will sure get you to say “yee haw”!

September 12th at 3:00pmCrating Club: Family Tree; Family is ForeverJoin us has we celebrate family! We will be making a family Tree with photocopy pictures of residents’ families and gluing it on to a tree. After making it, residents will go around the room and share their loved ones.

September 13th at 2:00pm

Casselberry KroonersCome join us for a great performance by one of our favorite groups.

September 13th at 3:00pmRecycled Club: In-Control Remote HolderWe to make something fun but also useful? Then join us for our recycling club where you can turn recycled wipes containers into something amazing!

September 14th at 1:45pmColby’s Lecture Disease Process of Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Strain

September 15th at 2:30pm

“Traveling Arties with Tammy”Learning how to paint is so easy withTammy! She goes step by step but also provides one on one attention if you’re struggling. Fun art class for all levels.

September 16th at 1:30pmNational Assisted Living Week Closing: Steve Roman and lil Frankie!

September 18th at 2:15pmPaper Gift Boxes: Crafting ClubCome learn how to make boxes with M.J.! You can use these boxes for anything, put your jewelry in it or use it for decorative pieces!

September 4thLabor Day Come and enjoy a relaxing Labor Day, enjoy hot & Hamburgers from the dinning room then come upstairs for a funny movie that will sure make your cry happy tears!

September 10thNational Grandparents DayYou’re invited to a fun filled day to honor our grandparents! There will be all sorts of fun activities going on that day. Please make sure to bring your grandkids to play Grand Bingo but also to enjoy some refreshments plus a great movie about the bond between grandparents & grandchildrenNovember 12th at 9:15am

September 11th at 2:00pmNational Assisted Living Week 11-16thOpening ceremony to kick off the week! Proclamation by the Mayor, Closing remarks from our Executive Director. Entertainer by Tommy Lee and cake to be provided to residents and staff. Gifts will be provided by the department heads at the end of the day.

September 11th at 2:30pmLadies Crafting Club: What-a-Hoot DécorFall is amongst us! Come join us for a fall craft, that will get lots of attention for its big eyes and bold colors!

September 12th at 3:00pmAppreciation Cards! Residents will be making personal cards for staff, volunteers that they love and cherish that has become family to them!

October 4Sukkot

October 9Columbus Day

October 12 Simchat Torah

October 25Monthly Birthday Party

October 31Halloween

Please refer to your Activity Calendar and Daily Events sheets for new and excitingrecreational opportunities in addition to times, dates and locations.

(Activities subject to change per resident request, weather and unforeseen circumstances)

September 14th at 1:30pmCrating Club: Family Tree; Family is ForeverJoin us has we celebrate family! We will be making a family Tree with photocopy pictures of residents’ families and gluing it on to a tree. After making it, residents will go around the room and share their loved ones.

September 15th at 1:30pm“Traveling Arties with Tammy”Learning how to paint is so easy withTammy! She goes step by step but also provides one on one attention if you’re struggling. Fun art class for all levels.

September 16th at 1:30pmNational Assisted Living Week Closing: Steve Roman and lil Frankie!

September 22nd at 2:00pmFloral Club: Twist-n-Turn Flowers Come learn how to make fall flowers with tissue paper, golf ball and pipe cleaners!

September 28th at 2:30pmMen’s Club: Pinecone Owl Pal It feels like fall when pinecone is involved! Come pick out pinecones then turn it into an owl pal!

Dania DurosierDirector of Recreational Services

Amy ZernRecreational Care Coordinator

Joanne MichelSandy Turner

Recreational Assistants

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Secret Occupation Keep It Going Working 9 to 5 Famous Birthdays Memories Band Felix Hora Noodle Volley Ball Mastering the Mandala ½ Mile Club Bingo with Charles

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Be an Angel Dog Therapy Baptist Church Service On the Ball Fitness On the Job Tool Time Saturday at the Movies “Carousel” Netflix Elsie Extravagant Piano Show! Saturday Night Fever Bingo

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Sunday Worship Service Workout with Weights Occupational Food for Thought Nice Job Hangman Giant Wall Scrabble Ice Cream Social Finish the Expression Walking Club Bible Study with Dan

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Catholic Service Indoor Fitness Trail Mixed-Up Professionals Chewy Time! Penny Ante Fun with Electronic Brain Roll a Grandpa! What’s My Job? Putt Putt Mania Bingo with Charles

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A Grand Match Keep It Going Wacky Wordies Grand Parents Logan Steakhouse Cascading Letters Black Jack! Welcome Committee w/Lester Sing-A-Long I Love Lucy! Bingo with Charles

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Word Web The Essence of Life Yoga Classic Television Sandy’s Catholic Rosary Wheel of No Fortune Popsicle Stick Frame Craft Finish the Expression Ballroom Dancing w/ Jason & Helen Fun Fact Trivia! Bingo with Charles

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A Fitting Grandparents Day Debbie the Butterfly Lady “Great Apes” Hangman Fun Book Trivia Drumming with Marla Hors D’oeuvre CRL Game! Krazy Karaoke with Joanne! Bubble Wand Outdoor Bingo with Charles

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On the Ball Fitness Baptist Church Service Grandparents Day Puzzles & Ponderings Hangman Saturday at the Movies “The Great Gatsby”Netflix Elsie Extravagant Piano Show! Saturday Night Fever Bingo

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Labor Day Keep It Going Nicky’s Bell Choir Publix Shopping Nicky’s Chorus Practice Labor Day Lunch Jan Massages Food Sampling & Menu Planning Committee Labor Day Movie: The Devil wears Prada Labor Day: Trivia Bingo with Charles

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Sunday Worship Service Workout with Weights Grandparents Day Mining National Grandparents Day Card Grandma’s Wings Poem Grandparents Are a Hoot Grand Bingo Movies with the Grandparents “Moana” Netflix The Joys of Grand parenting Word Search Bible Study with Dan

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Searching for September National Assisted Living Week Opening: Mayor Proclamation Nicky’s Bell Choir Nicky’s Chorus Practice Who am I? Tommy Lee Show NALW Gifts by Department Heads Family is Forever Cake School Time Nickel Nite

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Catholic Service Indoor Fitness Trail Cool Cat Who Am I? Vitas Ice Cream Truck Andy Costentino Guitar Show Crafting Club: Family Tree, Family is Forever Can you Guess the Resident? Bingo Family Night!

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Riddle Jumble Keep It Going Come into Fashion Michael Keaton What Am I? Casselberry Krooners Recycled Club: In-Control Remote Holder Spring Hills Family Feud Pretzels & Dip Social Bingo with Charles

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Numbered Squares The Essene of Life Yoga School Time Sandy’s Catholic Rosary Colby’s Lecture Disease Process of Alzehemir’s & Caregiver Strain Pinnacle Appreciation Card Making Club: Appreciation Staff & Volunteers Tea Social Mastering the Mandala Bingo with Charles

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Synonym Search Keep It Going Best Breakfast School Zone What Am I? Finish that Expression Traveling Arties with Tammy TGIF Happy Hour Buzzard Jeopardy Bingo with Charles

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On the Ball Fitness Baptist Church Service Concentration Puzzles Oktoberfest Word Search National Assisted Living Week Closing: Steve Roman and lil Frankie! Saturday at the Movies “Homeward Bound” Netflix Elsie Extravagant Piano Show! Saturday Night Fever Bingo

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Sunday Worship Service Workout with Weights The Price is Right Mining Fall Harvest Wheel of no Fortune Giant Wall Scrabble Popsicle Social Finish the Expression Rocking & Talking Bible Study with Dan

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Bookworm Detective Keep It Going Nicky’s Bell Choir Publix Shopping Food Sampling & Menu Planning Committee Paper Gift Boxes: Crafting Club Noodle Volley Ball Sing-A-Long Paint By Numbers Bingo with Charles

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Catholic Service Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour Indoor Fitness Trail Spelling Television Chewy Time! Near “Beer” Fun with Electronic Brain Men’s Club: Beer & Nuts Social History with Judy CRL Game Bingo with CHarles

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Hidden Plain Sight The Essence of Life Yoga Beautiful Mexico Sandy’s Catholic Rosary A-Mazing Laborer Resident Council Activity & Trip Planning Committee Ballroom Dancing w/ Jason & Helen Word Game Bingo with Charles

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Cat Got Your Tongue Keep It Going Mixed-Up Oktoberfest I Love Lucy Wheel of No Fortune Krazy Karaoke w/ Joanne! Autumn Leaf Tea Party Putt Putt Mania! Finish the Expression Bingo with Charles

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On the Ball Fitness Baptist Church Service German Heritage Mining Mixed-Up Office Supplies Hangman Saturday at the Movies Grease “Netflix” Elsie Extravagant Piano Show! Saturday Night Fever Bingo

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Spelling Synagogue Keep It Going Rosh Hashana Word Fit Rosh Hashana Cascading Letters Carraba’s Wheel of no Fortune Black Jack! Penny Ante What is Rosh Hashana Dean Martin! Bingo with Charles

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Sunday Worship Service Workout with Weights Oktoberfest Crossword Television Match-Up Connections Support Group Penny Ante Giant Wall Scrabble Rootbeer Social Buzzard Jeopardy ½ Mile Club Bible Study with Dan

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Autumn Keep It Going Nicky’s Bell Choir Dollar Tree Charades with Joanne Ladies Club: DIY Autumn Wreath Rummikub Challenge Chips & Dips Rocking & Talking Bingo with Charles

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Catholic Service Debby the Butterfly Lady “Going Batty” “Play” Day Trivia! Fun with Electronic Brain Enrichment: KIDFUN Jigsaw/Card Games I love Lucy Bingo with Charles

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TEACH Categories Keep It Going A-Mazing Yoga Exposing the Secret Word Olive Garden TV Trivia Andy Anderson “Ladies of Song” Resident Birthday Party Wheel of no Fortune Bingo with Charles

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A-Mazing Teacher The Essence of Life Yoga VIRGO Categories Sandy’s Catholic Rosary Family Feud DIY: Mason Jar Luminaries Charades with Sandy Sing-A-Long! Paint By Numbers Bingo with Charles

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Mixed-Up Piano Keep It Going Spelling Oktoberfest Missing First Letter Random Trivia David Witte Get Happy Hour Penny Ante Mastering the Mandala Bingo with Charles

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On the Ball Fitness Baptist Church Service Yom Kippur A-Mazing Yom Kippur Fun Trivia Book Saturday at the Movies “Wild Wild West”Netflix Elsie Extravagant Piano Show! Bingo with Charles

Dania DurosierDirector of Recreational Services

Amy ZernRecreational Care Coordinator

Joanne MichelSandy Turner

Recreational Assistants

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Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Ringing Bells & Chimes Moneky Business Platypus Pitch Afternoon Tranquility Paddle Balloon Fun Wubble Bubble Ball Finish that Phrase Kinetic Sand Therapy Doodle without Drifting Neftlix: Viewer’s Choice

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Parachute Exercise Angel Dog Therapy Baptist Worship Service Chuck a Duck Afternoon Tranquility Aroma Creations Sensory Box Saturday at the Movies “The Last Mimizy” Netflix Great Room Music Hour Silly Sentence Game

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Octaband Exercise Sunday Worship Music Noodle Volley Ball Follow Your Nose Afternoon Tranquility Pigs in a Basket Noodle Volley Ball Sweet Prize Bingo Cranes Roost Park Harmony Healing Pick off the Cart

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Pump It up with Pom Poms Wonderful Winds About Face Game Searching For September Afternoon Tranquility Gae’s Pastoral Music Therapy By Vitas Sensory Pouches Ambrosial Felted Rose I Found it First! Lace & Trace Set Pick Off the Cart Follow your Nose

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Keep It Going Multi Instrument Band Fall Bee’s in a Basket Simon Says Afternoon Tranquility Sweet Prize Bingo Television Jigsaw Puzzle Just Like Home Old Maid It’s Raining Cats & Dogs Tic Tac Toe with Amy Wonderful Winds

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On the Ball Fitness Wubble Bubble Ball Frog on Lily Pad Giant Foot Crochet Silly Sentence Afternoon Tranquility Dot-To-Dot Spirit Living Drum Balloon Volley Ball Aroma Creations Fun with Widgets Sort & Snap Boards

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Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Magical Rainsticks Foam Foot Crochet Calming Nature Sounds Afternoon Tranquility Spiritual Living Drum with Marla Rootbeer Float Social Tambourine Tappers Follow your Nose Mastering Sing-A-Long Finish the Line/Tangle

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Glitter Wands Handclappers to Hymns Baptist Worship Service Basketball Shoot Afternoon Tranquility Ambrosial Felted Care Flower Sensory Box Saturday at the Movies “Grease” Netflix Crate a Chubby Chic Water Motion Sensory

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Keep It Going Glockenspiel Band Big Foam Crochet Horseshoe Toss Afternoon Tranquility Terry Tunes Interactive Musical Therapy Making Art to Music What Comes Next? Fun with Electronic Brain Big Apple Matching Book Explorers

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Grandparents Day Detective Sunday Worship Music National Grandparents Day Card Silly Sentences Afternoon Tranquility Grand Bingo! Movies with the Grandparents “Moana” Netflix Grandparents Day Word Search Sing-A-Long Jigsaw Puzzles

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Keep It Going NALW Opening Ceremony Penguin Bowling Just Like Home Afternoon Tranquility Terry Tunes Interactive Musical Therapy Ladies Crafting Club: What-a-Hoot Décor NALW Gifts by Department Heads Family is Forever Cake Follow Your Nose Netflix: Viewer’s Choice

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Squish Ball Exercise Maraca Joy Pigs in a Blanket Monkey Business Afternoon Tranquility Gae’s Pastoral Music Therapy By Vitas Sensory Pouches Harmony Healing Appreciation Cards! Old Maid Jigsaw Puzzles Fun with Widgets

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Keep It Going Handclappers to Elvis! It’s Raining Cats & Dogs Exposing the Secret Word Afternoon Tranquility Fiber Optic Lights Calming Nature Sounds Folding & Sorting Bernie’s Sing a Long Cuddle Therapy Silly Sentence Evening Tunes

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Pom Pom Exercise Mini Hand Piano’s Basketball Bounce Calming Nature Sounds Afternoon Tranquility Family Tree: Family is Forever Noodle Volley Ball Bendeez Flexible Therapy Rainbow Wrist Dancing Finish that Phrase Fun with Widgets Pairing & Sorting

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Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Glockenspiel Band Follow Your Nose Pigs in a Basket Afternoon Tranquility Traveling Arties with Tammy “Family is Forever” Harmony Healing Folding & Sorting About Face Pick off the Cart! Book Explorers

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Maraca Madness Ringing Bells and Chimes Baptist Worship Service Bottle Toss Ring Afternoon Tranquility National Assisted Living Week Closing: Steve Roman and lil Frankie Saturday at the Movies “The Parent Trap” Netflix Parachute Fun Great Room Music Hour

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On the Ball Fitness Sunday Worship Music Handclappers to Hymns It’s Raining Cats & Dogs Afternoon Tranquility Sing-A-Long Sweet Prize Bingo Harmony Healing Burger King Pie Gardening By the Yard Crate a Chubby Chic Treasure Hunting Buckets

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Keep It Going Accordion Players Chuck the Duck Tune into Animals Afternoon Tranquility Terry Tunes Interactive Musical Therapy Painting Club: Paint By Numbers Large Fiber Noodle Fun with Electronic Brain Thinking Cards Monday Night Tunes

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Bendeez Flexible Therapy Rhythmic Stick Band Big Apple Matching Frog on a Lily Pad Afternoon Tranquility Gae’s Pastoral Music Therapy By Vitas Sensory Pouches Ambrosial Felted Violet Tic Tac Toe with Amy Wonderful Winds Great Room Music Hour Finish that Phrase

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Bookworm Detective Strumming our Strings Big Foot Crochet! Tune into Animal Sounds Afternoon Tranquility Horseshoe Toss Pick Off the Cart Crate Chubby Chic Ballroom Dancing w/ Jason & Helen Aroma Creations Sort & Snap Boards Monkey Business

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Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Maraca Joy Silly Sentences Fog on a Lily Pad Afternoon Tranquility Penguin Bowling Floral Club: Twist-n-Turn Flowers Large Fiber Noodle Big Apple Matching Glitter Wands Lace & Trace Sets Thinking Cards

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Gymnastic Ribbon Band Multi Instrument Band Baptist Worship Service Jigsaw Puzzles Afternoon Tranquility Aroma Creations Harmony Healing Saturday at the Movies “13 going on 30”Netflix Kinetic Sand therapy Evening Bingo

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Keep It Going Tambourine Tappers Batting Balloon Pigs in a Blanket Afternoon Tranquility Basketball Bounce Tic Tac Toe w/Amy Jigsaw Puzzles Bernie’s Sing a Long Cuddle Therapy Big Apple Matching Evening Tunes

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Simon Says Sunday Worship Music Multi Instrument Band Bee’s in a Basket Afternoon Tranquility Pick off the Cart Sweet Prize Bingo Harmony Healing Lake Mary Park Outdoor Paddle Balloon Fiber Optic Hand Lights Partner Up Puzzle

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Keep It Going Magical Rainsticks Missing Letter Calming Nature Sounds Afternoon Tranquility Terry Tunes Interactive Musical Therapy Making Art to Music Pairing & Sorting Fun with Electronic Brain Go Fish Go! Memory Lane Sing-A-Long

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Glitter Wands Spirit Living Drum Summer Bee’s in a Basket Water Motion Sensory Afternoon Tranquility Gae’s Pastoral Music Therapy By Vitas Sensory Pouches Harmony Healing Doodle without Drifting Large Fiber Noodle Platypus Pitch Just like Home

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Keep It Going Glockenspiel Band Finish that Line Chuck a Duck Afternoon Tranquility Pairing & Sorting Follow Your Nose Bernie’s Sing a Long Cuddle Therapy Giant Wooden Puzzles Evening Tunes

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On the Ball Fitness Maraca Madness Monkey Business Squish Ball Fun Afternoon Tranquility Sweet Prize Bingo Men’s Club: Pinecone Owl Pal Rainbow Wrist Dancing Crate Chubby Chic Kinetic Sand Therapy

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Aroma Flow Meditative Movements Tambourine Tappers Treasure Hunting Buckets Basketball Bounce Afternoon Tranquility Balloon Volley Ball Partner Up Puzzle Can you Spot the Differences? David Witte Piano Show Memory Lane Sing-A-Long Jigsaw Puzzles

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Twinkle Toes Mini Hand Piano’s Baptist Worship Service Chuck a Duck Afternoon Tranquility Sensory Box Harmony Healing Saturday at the Movies “A Cinderella Story” Netflix Silly Sentences Evening Bingo

Rocking Chair Therapy & Dementia Last Month’s Highlights

Joe GomezJanet Aloisio

Jacqueline Connelly

What draws us to a rocking chair? Whether it’s seeing an empty glider on a comfy front porch or a rocker in a child’s nursery, there’s an almost audible calling to sit and enjoy the comforting back-and-forth motion. Perhaps it hails from our original development in the womb where the rhythm of our mother’s movements stimulated blood flow and a sense of calm, much like the sensory stimuli attached to gentle waves against a boat.

We know that a rocking chair can soothe a fussy baby, but how might using a rocking chair benefit those who have dementia? Two studies from the University of Rochester School of Nursing found that the repetitive action of using a rocking chair helped ease tension and behavioral disorders, improve balance and muscle tone, and reduce the need for pain medication. In the studies, nursing home residents diagnosed with dementia due to Alzheimer’s or other causes rocked for half an hour to two and a half hours each day for five days a week. Although not all residents showed improvement in psychological and emotional well-being, those who rocked the most improved the most through the manageable, non-weight-bearing exercise of mild rocking. Nancy M. Watson, PhD, RN, who conducted the studies, said that “a gentle repetitive motion has a soothing effect… and seniors could literally rock away their anxiety and depression. The patients required less medication and their balance improved as well. Further benefits included a happier nursing home staff. And families of rocking seniors were happier because their loved ones were happier.”

One of the reasons for a reduction in pain could be that the gentle exercise of rocking may release endorphins and improve mood. Further, it is believed that the spinal cord can work only in one direction at a time, so when the brain is sending motor impulses down the spinal cord to make the legs rock the chair, pain impulses from the back are blocked and prevented from reaching the brain. Then, muscles in the lower back relax. Orthopedic surgeons often recommend rocking to improve strength and flexibility in the knees and hips.

Whether it’s a traditional rocker or a glider, you’ll want to use a chair that has a solid foundation and a comfortable seat. To maintain or improve physiological relaxation, use a chair that allows the senior’s feet to comfortably reach the floor. Watch carefully to see whether they can easily sit down in and rise up from the chair—with or without help. You may want to gauge the amount of time spent in the chair, slowly increasing the time spent rocking based on beneficial secondary results such as reduced agitation, better sleep, and better pain management.

SourcesRocking Chair Therapy Research. Retrieved from http://www.rockingchairtherapy.org/research.html.Houston, K. (1993). An investigation of rocking as relaxation for the elderly. Geriatric Nursing, 14, 186–189.Watson, N. M., Wells, T. J., and Cox, C. (1998). Rocking chair therapy for dementia patients: Its effect on psychosocial well-being and balance. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias, 13(6), 293–308.