By Business Office Director, Emeritus at Whittier, Posted Friday, May 11, 2012
Whittier loves Nurse Nancy!
This week is International Nurses' Week, which runs all week and culminates on May 12th, on the birthday of the most famous of nurses, Florence Nightengale.
We at Whittier are lucky to have Nancy Vera, LVN, as our Resident Care Director. "Nurse Nancy" is an ideal combination of caregiver and administrator, always there for the residents of our community and her staff.
Thank you Nancy from all of us for all you do! [ Read more ]
How do you persuade your loved ones to do things that are in their best interests, like take medication as prescribed or use their cane or go out for a walk?
The meaningful conversation is a tool that helps you get what you want by giving others what they want. It’s a way to translate the psychology of persuasion into action.
The goal is to attune yourself to your conversation partner before you ask your conversation partner to attune to you.
Imagine you and your loved one want to sing a song together. In the meaningful conversation, you let your conversation partner determine the key you sing. You adjust your tone to theirs. [ Read more ]
By Community Relations Director, Orchard Glen, Posted Friday, May 11, 2012
I felt like a teenager again...
“April in Paris” was this year’s theme for Orchard Glen’s annual Sr. Senior Prom that was held Friday, April 27th, right in the community.
This elegant event is a resident favorite and this year was spectacular. From delicious gourmet hors d'oeuvres and live music to traditional prom-like photo opportunities and yearbook signings. Residents dressed their best at this event and a Prom King and Queen was crowned. [ Read more ]
By Diann DeFrancesco, Executive Director, Emeritus at Kingwood, Posted Monday, May 7, 2012
Learn More About Emeritus at Kingwood.
Our beautiful senior living community will be opening this Fall in the Lake Houston area of Texas!
Be our guest at our informational luncheon!
Complimentary Luncheon Details!
Date:Thursday May 17th, from 11:30-1 p.m. Place: The Veranda, 2820 Chestnut Ridge, Kingwood, TX 77339 Please RSVP to 281-312-4400 or kingwood-ed@emeritus.com
For those who can’t attend, a one-on-one appointment can be arranged. [ Read more ]
By Emeritus Senior Living, Posted Monday, May 7, 2012
Celebrate Nurses Week, May 6-12th, 2012!
Nurses week is a special celebration for the Emeritus family. Our nurses love being a nurse - and they love working with seniors. So, for our Emeritus nurses and nurses around the world - we thank you!
An Emeritus Nurse on Nurses Week
Sara Padilla is a Registered Nurse and VP of Quality Service Programs for Emeritus Senior Living.
What does nursing week mean to you?
An opportunity to stop and recognize nurses and the impact that they have on so many.
What or who inspired you to become a nurse?
My oldest sister was a nurse and while growing up she was always elaborating on the benefits of a nursing career, and as I grew up I was able to witness the many different areas that she practiced in.
What do you find to be the most rewarding part about being a nurse?
The satisfaction of being able to help another human being. It is such a rewarding feeling knowing that many times doing the small things that nurses do, make such a difference for a patient or resident. [ Read more ]
By Community Relations Director, Emeritus at Sandy Springs Place, Posted Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Memory & Nutrition
There is evidence that nutrition can impact brain function and memory In most cases, a specific deficiency can result in loss of healthy brain function. Generally, supplements do not improve memory when that deficiency isn't present.
Vitamin B12 helps maintain nerve cells and red blood cells. A deficiency of the vitamin can cause memory loss. This is seen in older adults and vegetarians and a supplement can help in these cases. Without the deficiency, the vitamin does not help memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease. You can get vitamin B12 naturally from fish, meat and poultry and many breakfast foods are fortified with it. Talk with your doctor if you think vitamin B12 might be a problem for you.
Like vitamin B12, a deficiency of folic acid can cause memory problems and taking a supplement in that case can improve memory. There is no indication that folic acid will improve memory outside of the deficiency.
There are lots of ads promoting ginkgo biloba to enhance memory, but scientific studies show mixed results.[18] A large study published in 2008, however, indicated that it does not prevent memory loss or slow worsening of dementia. In addition, it can be dangerous if it is used with blood thinners such as Warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin and other medicines that can cause bleeding (Advil, Motrin and others). Talk with your doctor before trying gingko biloba. [ Read more ]
By Karen Cannon, Community Relations Director, Emeritus at Carmel Valley, Posted Wednesday, May 2, 2012
New Garden Grand Opening
Emeritus at Carmel Valley will be having a grand opening of our new plant, vegetable, and herb garden on Tuesday May 15th at 2:00pm.
Senior Garden Program
The garden, located on a patio adjacent to the activity room, was created by Urban Plantation Organization and sponsored by the Committee at the Grace Point Church. Urban Plantation designed and constructed the garden as part of their Senior Garden Program.
The public is invited to the grand opening reception to enjoy music, drinks and appetizers and celebrate the wonderful garden that the seniors in our community will soon be able to enjoy! [ Read more ]
