MAR / 2016 The Ivy at Ellington April/2020

We celebrated staff appreciation day this past month

at The Ivy. At our residents daily social, we invited our

staff members from all departments to participate in a

game of Planko for a chance to win a prize. All staff

enjoyed refreshments with the residents and were

able to take some time to relax while the managers

took over their jobs for a little while.

As we all know, later in the month, coronavirus took

over; not only changing so many things in our building,

but also the world. Our staff members in each

department have truly stepped up and have had to

adapt to a new way of completing their jobs. Here at

The Ivy, we certainly appreciate our staff everyday, but

want to express our sincerest gratitude to each and

The Ivy at El l ington | 123 W est Road | E l l ington, CT. 06029 | (860) 926 -0222

Lucky to Have Our Staff

MAR / 2016

With all of the unknowns of the world at this time, The Ivy at Ellington is following all state regulations; taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our residents. Meals have been switched to room service style, family has been asked to drop off essential items at the front desk without seeing their loved ones, and group activities have been suspended until further notice. This is all part of what they call “social-distancing.” We have connected residents to their family by facetiming with them through our company iPad. The smiles on their faces when they see their sons and daughters is priceless. We have a lot of family members who have come to wave to their loved ones through the front door and the girl scout troops writing positive messages to life up their spirits. Activities have been modified to 1:1 fun in residents room and hallway activities. Some of these include: hallway exercise, bingo, trivia, word games and lets not forget; hallway happy hour! Staff of The Ivy have been asked to “think outside the box” for creative ways to have families and frequent visitors still stay connected while continuing social distancing. It has not been an easy task for anyone, however, every one is doing their part to help keep the residents not only safe and healthy, but happy as well.

The Ivy at Ellington

Staying Connected During

Social-Distancing

The Ivy at El l ington | 123 W est Road | El l ington, CT. 06029 | (860) 926 -0222

MAR / 2016

Not “Infect” Our Fun The Ivy at Ellington

March was filled with madness at The Ivy at Ellington. Our

residents were consistent about practicing for the big basketball

show-down that they were preparing for against the members of

our staff.

While residents came together a few times each week, they

became stronger and more accurate when shooting the basketball.

While some residents had played on teams in the past, some were

picking up a basketball for the very first time. Soon they

discovered that the more they practiced, the better they became.

This also allowed residents to improve their balance and hand-eye

coordination. Unfortunately, the resident vs. staff game was

postponed for now; however the residents our ready to battle!

The Ivy at El l ington | 123 W est Road | E l l ington, CT. 060292 | (860) 926 -0222

March Madness

MAR / 2016 Laughing Corner

Since this is the month of April Fool Day, here are a few silly jokes to give you a good laugh…..

Happy Birthday April Babies!

Ralph S.-04/01 Ezilda M.-04/01

Marguerite E.-04/16 Blanche F.-04/16 Shirley B.-04/21 Ruth G.-04/29

"Hearing Better Now"

An elderly man was having hearing problems and went to see a special-ist. The doctor fitted him with some hearing aids that brought his hearing back to full strength.

After a few weeks the man came back to make sure the new equipment was working properly, which it was.

The hearing specialist said, “It all seems perfect. Your family should be delighted you can hear everything now.”

“Oh no,” the man responded. “I haven’t told any of them. I just sit quietly,

listening carefully. I’ve changed my will four times.”

“Listen To Your Doctor” Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A few days later the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gor-geous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later the doctor spoke to Morris and said, "You're really doing great, aren't you?" Morris replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'" The doctor said, "I didn't say that. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur. Be careful.'"

“Say what”

After 50 years of marriage the couple was sitting at the dinner table and the wife said to her husband: "After all these years of marriage I know that you are Tried and True." He replied, "What did you say?" She said in a louder voice: "After all these years of marriage I have learned that you are Tried and True." He said: "Speak louder!" She said in a louder voice: "After all these years of marriage I have learned that you are Tried and True."

The Ivy at El l ington | 123 W est Road | E l l ington, CT. 06029 | (860) 926 -0222

Welcome Home New Residents!

Lorraine B. Marlene D. Engline D.