The Heritage Herald September 2017 Volume 5: Issue 56 Number 97

Administrator’s Corner

-Gretchen Sechio

Want more information about Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehab Center?

Visit our website: www.healthconceptsltd.com

“Care Around Every Corner” is our new company slogan. I wanted you to hear that first. Heritage

Hills is one of 12 Nursing and Rehabilitation homes in Rhode Island managed by Health Concepts Ltd.

Most people are not aware of that and we are trying to work together to offer more activities and events,

share education and resources all in the attempt to be a better and stronger advocate for our patients and

residents.

Facebook Pages: “Heritage Hills Nursing Centre” (Is NOT us). Our Facebook Page is shared by our 12

homes under “Health Concepts Ltd”. We would love for you all to LIKE us on that Facebook Page. So, I

understand the problem, then becomes you cannot directly “upload and tag and check-in” to us because

it is not Heritage Hills. I can only suggest that if you want to share any pics of your visit here etc, you

could send it to Lina (activities.hh@hcltdri.com) and we can upload them on that site to share for you.

MY InnerView: is sending out the Satisfaction Surveys to Families in October. Nursing Homes are

mandated to participate in these surveys. However, we endorse this and utilize the information to make

improvements, prioritize needs and resources and also to share with the staff/departments for a job well

done. I urge you to complete those surveys. We truly respond to those and we want you to be aware that

we appreciate all of your kind comments throughout the year but this year we are looking for you to help

us put that down on paper so we can SHINE! Thanks again and as always if you are experiencing any

concerns that you ask for me or anyone of my Department Leaders so they can address it timely.

TUESDAY

SEPT. 26TH

4:30PM-6PM

MAIN DINING

ROOM

HOTDOG DINNER SERVED

Providence

Performance

Friday, Sept. 1st

1:30 pm

P a g e 2 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7

“If you are asked to go to court, the

answer should be Yes or No.

Period!”

-Jean D.

also known as the Day of

Atonement, is the holiest day

of the year in Judaism.. Its

central themes are atonement and repentance.

Jewish people traditionally observe this holy

day with an approximate 25-hour period

of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending

most of the day in synagogue services.

September 10th,

THE HISTORY OF

GRANDPARENTS DAY

National Grandparents Day falls each year on the first Sunday after Labor

Day. It's not a holiday invented to sell cards and flowers. It was initiated at

the grassroots level by West Virginian Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade,

with the behind-the-scenes support of her husband Joseph L. McQuade.

They had 15 children, 43 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one

great-great grandchild. After being married for over 60 years, Mr.

McQuade passed away in 2001. Mrs. McQuade passed away in 2008.

There are three purposes for National Grandparents Day:

1. To honor grandparents.

2. To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.

3. To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.

Mrs. McQuade started her campaign for a day to honor grandparents in 1970. She worked

with civic, business, church, and political leaders to first launch the day in her home state

in 1973. Then, after many years, much persuasion, and unending persistence, she finally

achieved her bigger goal. It was in 1979 that President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first

Sunday after Labor Day each year as National Grandparents Day (September was chosen

to signify the "autumn" years of life).

T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 3

A… AUTUMN

B… BACK TO SCHOOL

C… COOL SHOES

D… DAY DREAMING

E… EARLY BREAKFAST

F… FRIENDS

G… GO OUTDOORS

H… HOMEWORK

I… I LOVE SCHOOL

J… JOYOUS

K… KICK & SCREAM

L… LABOR DAY

M…MATH

N… NEW CLOTHES

O… OLD FRIENDS

P… PUPIL

Q… QUIET TIME

R… RECESS

S… SCHOOL

T… TRIPS

U…UNIVERSITY

V…VACATION IS OVER

W...WAITING FOR BUS

X…X-CITED

Y…YELLOW BUS

Z…ZIP UP

COMPUTER INTERNET ACCESS

Available to Residents DAILY 9 am-5pm In the Activity Room

TO THE NEWS STAFF

Joanne C. Frances M.

Mary C. Leonora G.

Kay L. Mary D.

Gloria T. Anita L.

Donna L. Elsie S.

Rose O. Ann A.

Gloria G. Doris I.

Bill D. ` Marge M.

RESIDENTS MEMORY OF

FROM A-Z

This month brings to mind the back

to school events and activities that

we look forward to do every year….

Liz A. remembers walking to school because she lived out in

the country. “No public transportation! That walk to and from

was a long distance on your feet!”

Gloria T. fondly remembers bunking school. “My parents

didn’t speak English very well so my brother had to bail me

out! “

As for Francis M., she happily remembers going to Tollman’s

High School where she learned how to swim during gym

class. “I became a pretty good swimmer!”

Anita L. reports that she was a trouble maker in school. “I’m

very independent and a little devil at times.”

For Rose D., Sept. 2, 1947 is a special date because it is her

wedding anniversary. She remembers the day was just beauti-

ful with 350 guests in attendance and the weather was gor-

geous. A honeymoon to upstate NY, then stayed in NH.

And finally, Leonora G. reminisces about all the children

walking home at lunch time and then walking back to school

for the afternoon. “My mom gave us bread with oil and sugar

for a sweet afternoon snack when we returned home for the

day.”

T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 4

John Scotti

Sept. 7th @ 6:00pm

***

Eric Colin

Sept. 14th @ 1:30pm

***

Steve Burke

Sept. 21st @ 1:30pm

***

B-day Bash w/ Candida Rose

Sept. 28th @1:30pm

SCRAPBOOKING

w/ Doreen Friday, September 8th

@ 1:30pm (main dining room)

Sept. 29th

HH Glee Club performance Monday, Sept. 18th @ 1:30pm.

POKER CLUB

WITH JOE

Monday, Sept. 11th

& Sept. 25th

1:30 pm (Activity room)

PET THERAPY

Katie

Friday:

Sept. 1st

Sept. 15th

@ 1:30pm

All proceeds to benefit the

Alzheimer’s Association

ICE CREAM

WAGON

ROLLS OUT

AT 1:30pm

ENJOY SOME REFRESHING COLD TREATS :)

Please see wreath display in West & Park Place

wing walls to place your bid.

Tickets: $5.00 for 3 tickets

or

$10.00 for 8 tickets

Drawing: Monday Sept. 11th @ 1:30pm

Wednesday

Sept. 20th

6:00pm

DAILY 11:00AM

&

1:30PM

KAREOKE NIGHT

Sept 5th & Sept 19th

6:00pm

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P a g e 5

Doreen Putnam Will resume September

19th at 6:00pm

With the Social Worker,

Melissa Lavallee

Dear families:

Please join Heritage Hills’ Social Worker, Melissa

Lavallee, for a monthly coffee hour to discuss various

topics related to the long-term care setting. Coffee

hour will take place on the last Wednesday of the

month from 5-6pm. Future topics of discussion in-

clude:

• Sundowning

• Comfort measures

• Caregiver Stressors

• Communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team

• Advanced Directives

• Medicaid

The next Coffee Hour will be held on:

Wednesday Sept. 27, 2017 from 5-6pm

Hope to see you there!

Also if there is something that you would like

more information on (examples: diabetes, fall pre-

vention, pre planning funeral arrangement etc.)

please let Jenny know and she will get someone in

here to get us more answers on the subject.

Please call Jenny @ 231-2700 ext. 39

We will share your recipe

with our readers. You may

drop off your recipe to

Receptionist/Activity

Staff.

Thank you!

Apple Festival &

Bake Sale

Sept 14th.

9am-3pm.

Donate Baked goods to sell All proceeds to benefit the Residents Activity Fund

Saturday

October 14, 2017

9:00am-3:00pm

Form or Participate in Resident Groups:

You have a right to form or participate in a

resident group to discuss issues and concerns

about the nursing home’s policies and opera-

tions. Most homes have such groups, often

called “resident councils.” The home must

give you meeting space and must listen to and

act upon grievances and recommendations of

the group.

P a g e 6 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 7

. . . C L A S S I F I E D S & P E R S O N A L S . . .

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

Wednesdays @ 1:30pm

(Main dining Room)

Every Sunday @ 5:30pm.

(Activity room)

Holy Communion Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm.

(Main Dining Room)

IN HOUSE BEAUTY SALON HAIRDRESSER: MELYNDA GALLANT

HOURS: THURSDAY 9:30AM-5:30PM

PRICE LIST SHAMPOO & SET $11.00

SHAMPOO CUT & SET $17.00

SHAMPOO & CUT $10.00

PERM $38.00

COLOR & SET $25.00

COLOR CUT & SET $30.00

MEN’S CUT $10.00

Please make appointments by Monday in the Activity Office

PRE-PAY SERVICE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

MELYNDA GALLANT

Large Print

Word Search

Puzzles Needed

Also gladly accepting donations of

family-friendly videos and DVDs

for our Family Movie Nights, as

well as gently used Large Print

books and magazines for our

Book Mobile.

Thanks to all who

religiously keep our

supplies filled.

Elena B.

Toni V.

Catholic Mass Celebrated on the

2nd Wednesday

of every month

1:30 pm

(Main Dining Room)

A Need for

Bird Seeds

Hoping for some Black Oil

Sunflower Seeds, or All Pur-

pose Classic Blend (available

at Stop & Shop), suet, or pea-

nut butter to keep our finely-

feathered friends visiting the

various bird feeders.”

10:30 am

Wednesdays

&

Fridays

w/ Rosa , Maria & Asia

Welcome To

Our Newest

Residents!

Special Thanks to Debbie,

Gail, Leigh, and Rose for your

generous Raffle Basket dona-

tion. Greatly appreciated!!!

To HH bird care taker, Donna and

mail carrier, Bill.

Marie R. Albert S.

Rose P. Anthony V.

Madelyn J. Phyllis D

Edna D. Alice P.

Loretta P. Dan O.

William P. Rita D.

Harold S. Normand L.

Our Newsletter is now available via email !! Cheryl

will take your information in the reception office. Be

assured that we will not share your email with anyone !!!

T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 7

E M P L O Y E E N E W S

The Staff Wishes to Thank... Sabina, & Gerry

Our Bingo Buddies

Rockin’ Robert, Linda & Karen

Our Favorite “Night Out”

Jean & Janet

Evening Buddies

Charlie( St Anthony’s Church)

Rosa, Maria & Asia

(Bible Study)

Church Volunteers

Joe D.

Poker Club

Lois & Helen

Arts & Crafts Ladies

Donna L.

Our Resident Garden & Bird Caretaker

Bill D.

Resident Mail Carrier

Day

3rd Quarter (July1st- Sept. 30th)

HIPPA the Basics

Nutrition & Hydration

Ergonomics

Look Out/Tag Out

As always a Raffle will be held for all employees

who complete their in-services in good time.

Raffle drawn: August 16th

Congratulations Katelyn Gagnon!!!

MILDRED PACHECO...03...NURSING

NADINE CELESTIN...06...NURSING

TYLER DION...8...DIETARY

NATASHA MARTINEZ...16...NURSING

SABINE LOUIS...29...NURSING

Just a note from the Office…

Please remember to pick up

your paystubs weekly!!

EMPLOYEES

Casey Dube

Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

would like to recognize nurse Casey, our July

2017 Employee of the Month. Casey has been

part of the Heritage family since March of this

year. She is well respected by her peers. She

goes above and beyond, helping wherever she’s

needed. We appreciate you, Casey!

Thanks for all you do!!!

Monday, Sept. 4th 12 noon

For Staff, Family & Friends

Music by Mike Dee

Silent Auction

Wreath Artists:

Beverly Denise

Dianne Gretchen

Jenny Leigh

Lina

80 Douglas Pike

Smithfield, RI 02917

401-231-2700

“SCHOOL” WORD SEARCH ALGEBRA

BLACKBOARD

CAFETERIA

DESKS

EXERCISE

FRIENDS

GEOMETRY

HALL MONITOR

INSTRUCTIONS

JANITOR

KISSING

LIBRARY

MATH

NOTEBOOK

OLD SCHOOL

PLAYGROUND

QUIZ

READING

STUDY

TEACHER

UMBRELLA

VOLLEYBALL

WATER FOUNTAIN

XTRACURRICULAR

YOYO

ZOO

W P K I S S I N G Y L B C A N

B L V M G T Y G N I D A E R I

R A L U C I R R U C A R T X A

A Y R E H C A E T V U S G L T

L G K O O B E T O N N K E O N

L R Q R T P L L M O H S O O U

E O U D R I L A I A Y E M H O

R U I T B E N T C O T D E C F

B N Z R Y O C A Y K H H T S R

M D A B K U B O J G B P R D E

U R A I R E T E F A C O Y L T

Y L N T E X E R C I S E A O A

L Z S H A L L M O N I T O R W

B N W A S D N E I R F O O Z D

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