Gardenside Gazette The Hearth at Gardenside 173 Alps Road, Branford, CT 06405

Telephone: (203) 483-7260 Fax: (203) 483-7752 Editor: Linda Capaubo

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NOVEMBER 2017

For the month of November, we are working with

Feed A Billion. Every check-in at The Hearth at Gardenside

will provide a meal to someone in need.

Feed A Billion raises funds to feed children and families in need

in every corner of the globe. They partner with networks of

food banks that have the most efficient methods of food

distribution to minimize the cost of each meal. Their long term

goal is to feed one billion people by 2020 - and we are going to

help them do that!

You can check them out at feedabillion.org.

This month’s hashtag is #givemeals.

Highlights • 11/02 - Christmas Tree Shops • 11/07 - Election Day • 11/07 - Entertainer Jose Paulo • 11/10 - Veterans Museum • 11/11 - Veterans Day • 11/14 - Entertainer Mojo • 11/15 - Gozzi’s Turkey Farm • 11/16 - Mohegan Sun Casino • 11/20 - Stony Creek Brewery • 11/21 - Longhorn Steakhouse • 11/21 - Entertainer Jim Sheehan

• 11/23 - Thanksgiving Day

• 11/28 - Michael Ciulla Performs

• 11/29 - Ocean State Job Lot

Cooking in the Stony Creek

Kitchen with Catherine!

Resident of the Month

JANE GORE

Jane is a resident who loves to be active and

have a good time. She is so delightful and is a

lot of fun to be with. Most of the time she is

laughing and smiling! Jane enjoys many

activities, especially the live entertainment

because she loves to dance and all of the

out-trips because she loves to keep busy and

learn new things. Jane volunteers every day

in Keepsake Village. She helps set up all of

the tables for lunchtime. Her volunteer hours

are very much appreciated!

Congratulations Jane!

Pickle Winner of the Month!

FAHIRA HENDRIC

Fahira is a wonderful CNA. She has a nice

personality and is very caring. Fahira treats

the residents with a lot of love and respect.

She always gives the residents her undivided

attention and is never in a rush. Fahira

knows how to use her time wisely and

remains busy at all times. She knows what

she has to do and she accomplishes everything

by the end of her workday. She is a great

team player and is a pleasure to work with.

Everyone appreciates all of the good things

she does each day. She truly deserves this

honor! Congratulations Fahira!

Carol Bax 11/01

Patricia Dest 11/04

Lucille Devore 11/04

Emily Smaga 11/04

Frances White 11/07

Hoyt Brown 11/18

Gloria Weiss 11/18

Jane Gore 11/21

Michael Romano 11/24

Audrey DeLucia 11/25

Elizabeth Vancisin 11/27

Resident Birthdays

Employee Birthdays

Fred Moore 11/02

Alyssa Alvarez 11/06

Danus Henry 11/06

Lethie Pearson 11/11

David Ieronimo 11/14

Alan Vitali 11/19

Melissa Figueroa 11/22

Ama Williams 11/22

Best Wishes!

Enjoy your day!!

Kindred at Home’s “Step on it Program” Party. The residents walked enough steps to

make it to Montreal, Canada. It was a French themed party.

Alberto made Crepes Suzette!

SPECIAL KEEPSAKE VILLAGE MOMENTS!

Alecia with Millie and Therese preparing a Cupcake Mix, Alma and Joan being part of

the October Birthday Celebration, Priscilla doing an Exercise Program, and

a Group of Residents enjoying Coffee at Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea!

PRESENTATIONS AT GARDENSIDE

Tuesday, November 7 9:00 a.m. - AARP Smart Driver Course

$15 for AARP Members / $20 for Non-Members

Thursday, November 9 Encompass Home Health of New England

10:00 a.m. - Diabetes / 10:30 a.m. - BP Clinic

Wednesday, November 15 10:15 a.m. - FOX Rehabilitation Presentation

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A Caregiver Support Group called Comfort Connections

meets the last Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the

ING Room. This group is free of charge and open to the

family members and friends of the Gardenside residents

as well as the community.

KEEPSAKE VILLAGE

(Susan Shatto,

Activities Coordinator)

Welcome to November in

Keepsake Village!

This month we celebrate

Veteran’s Day by honoring

our vets. We will enjoy Thanksgiving with a traditional

Turkey dinner accompanied with a discussion of thankfulness

as well as Turkey jokes! This month we also have special fun

days such as Peanut Butter Day, Sing a Song Day and Crazy

Hat Day! We will have a van ride to Gozzi’s Turkey Farm,

Scenic Foliage Rides and since we enjoyed it so much last

month, we will be going out to a local coffee shop again. We

also will be discussing biographies of famous movie stars such

as Vivien Leigh, Humphrey Bogart and Burt Lancaster as well

as reminiscing with one of their movies in the evening.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving and enjoy that turkey!

Winter Health and Safety Tips by: Terri Heath, LPN,

New York Regional Director of Clinical

Services

It is that time of year where the temperature starts dropping and planning for the busy

winter season and all that accompanies it begins. During the scurried time from

Halloween through the New Year changing weather, hectic schedules, increased social

activity and family demands leave us vulnerable to fatigue, illness, injury, and poor

nutrition. Let’s discuss some of the health and safety tips for this fast approaching

susceptible winter season.

Although we have not experienced many cold temperatures we need to anticipate they

are coming. The American Red Cross offers steps that can be taken to stay safe during

the winter. Here are just a few: keep all walkways clear of ice and snow, have de-icing

products handy for hard to remove ice or snow, ensure that all walkways are clearly

marked and well lit, be careful of slippery surfaces inside our communities caused by

tracking snow and ice (please make our staff aware if this occurs for quick clean up),

wear slip-resistant footwear, do not walk on wet, slippery surfaces, avoid carrying heavy

loads that may offset balance, wear sunglasses on sunny days to lessen winter glare, take

extra precautions when entering and exiting vehicles, wear layers of light clothing,

protect extremities with heavy socks, mittens (preferred over gloves for warmth) with a

hat, and finally, never use your apartment stove to warm or heat your home. If you have

breathing issues a scarf may also be recommended to protect your airways from the bitter

wind.

When it’s cold outside, there’s no need to give up and hibernate. Look at our Hearth

Activity Calendar and take advantage of our Move More exercise sessions or join up

with our Wellness Aide. Continuing physical activity reduces the risk for heart disease,

high blood pressure, diabetes, some cancers, osteoporosis, and the winter blues or

seasonal affective disorder. Physical activity will also increase energy level and help you

sleep better at night.

Eating healthy throughout the winter months can be challenging. On a chilly day, it’s

tempting to curl up on the couch with a bowl of salty (canned) soup or have

microwavable dinners which are high in salt and calories therefore continue coming to

the Hearth’s dining room for their balanced nutritious meals is encouraged.

As it gets darker earlier, we get less sunlight exposure which can lead to a drop in

Serotonin. That drop can cause food cravings as well as depression. Outside time is

encouraged when possible, moving furniture near windows for sunlight exposure is

an indoor alternative. Serotonin can be increased with healthy carbohydrates such as

sweet potatoes, yams, pumpkins and squash in your diet. Most of all be conscious of

those winter doldrums and continue your socialization during meal times, through

activities and keep your Nursing staff informed if these feelings persist.

Lastly, good handwashing is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid

getting sick and spreading germs. Wash your hands; before and after a meal, after

using the restroom, after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose or anytime you

feel they need to be washed. Good Hand Washing consists of running water, using

soap and the friction caused by rubbing your hands together for at least 40 seconds

and using a dry cloth to dry.

By following these health and safety tips you can anticipate some of the vulnerability

we experience during this busy winter season and maintain better health.

Administrative Staff

Executive Director: Melissa Boyle mboyle@thehearthllc.net

SALSA: Theresa Heier theier@thehearthllc.net

Keepsake Wellness Director: Christa Velardi cvelardi@thehearthllc.net

Business Office Manager: Cristina Carvalho bom.gardenside@thehearthllc.net

Director of Community Relations: Dee Swift dswift@thehearthllc.net

Director of Community Relations: Rachel Hannas-Metz rhannas-Metz@thehearthllc.net

Director of Dining Services: Alberto Del Mastro adelmastro@thehearthllc.net

Director of Activities: Linda Capaubo ad.gardenside@thehearthllc.net

Director of Environmental Services: David Ieronimo dieronimo@thehearthllc.net

Keepsake Activities Coordinator: Susan Shatto ksvad@thehearthllc.net

Wellness Aide: Christy Sagnella wa.gardenside@thehearthllc.net

Administrative Assistant: Cheyenne Aponte caponte@thehearthllc.net

Ronnie looking at a Tiger

at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport! Having a delicious lunch at Local in Branford!

(Richard, Michael, Martin, Suzanne & Eleanor)

Jessie from FOX Rehabilitation doing a

Halloween Craft with the residents to

work their fine motor skills!

Alberto’s Meatball

Food Demonstration!