Farmington Square Times. Find us on Facebook! INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Farmington Square Times. Find us on Facebook! INSIDE THIS ISSUE"

Meghan Franklin
5 years ago
Views:

PLACE STAMP HERE 0 Bailey Lane Eugene, OR 0 Administrative Staff:

to have you join the conversation! LIKE our page today!

Friese Luke LeCavalier Barbra Schmidt Times www.facebook.

Registered Nurse Bettina Karels Dietary Director Nik Skoog

1 PLACE STAMP HERE 0 Bailey Lane Eugene, OR 0 Administrative Staff: Jill Maher Assisted & Memory Care Newsletter July 0 Find us on Facebook! We ve been sharing more on our Facebook page recently and would love to have you join the conversation! LIKE our page today! Executive Director Carey Gross Community Relations Director Tawnya Friese Luke LeCavalier Barbra Schmidt Times Resident Care Coordinator Judy Wilson Registered Nurse Bettina Karels Dietary Director Nik Skoog Maintenance Director Jeanette Ivan Activities Director Contact us at: INSIDE THIS ISSUE --0 P Here Comes the Sun P Brain Exercise P July Highlights P Connect on Facebook P Mission & Team

Here Comes The Sun! Article Goes Here JulyTitle Highlights With summer upon us...here are some tips for a safe season. Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.

Summer sun can cause sunburns, heat stroke and exhaustion. In preparation for a safe, fun summer, here are some helpful guidelines: Stay hydrated.

It is important for older adults to drink lots of fluids and eat foods with high water content. Celery is a great example of one. Most people need about two quarts of water per day. Use sunscreen.

It should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours or more if a person is swimming or sweating. Ears, scalp, lips, nose, hands and neck are spots to remember! Cover up.

It is good to have a lightweight jacket handy to protect the skin from sun exposure, too. July th 0 am :0 pm Happy Independence Day!

2 Here Comes The Sun! Article Goes Here JulyTitle Highlights With summer upon us...here are some tips for a safe season. Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet. Bob Marley Out comes the sun and all kinds of summer fun! To truly enjoy these summer months, we must also be aware of the possible dangers that come with hotter weather. Summer sun can cause sunburns, heat stroke and exhaustion. In preparation for a safe, fun summer, here are some helpful guidelines: Stay hydrated. Even without summer sun, older adults are especially susceptible to dehydration, according to AgingCare.com. The body s ability to conserve water reduces with age, as does a sense of thirst. It is important for older adults to drink lots of fluids and eat foods with high water content. Celery is a great example of one. Most people need about two quarts of water per day. Use sunscreen. Protecting the skin is always a good idea. A sunscreen with an SPF of at least is recommended by the Mayo Clinic. It should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours or more if a person is swimming or sweating. Ears, scalp, lips, nose, hands and neck are spots to remember! Cover up. When headed out into the heat or sun, it is best to wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing. Wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses are also important for protective purposes. It is good to have a lightweight jacket handy to protect the skin from sun exposure, too. July th 0 am :0 pm Happy Independence Day! Help us kick off the th of July with a Shedd Sing Along and Independence Day Celebration. July th Avoid being outside during the hottest hours of the day. The sun is at its highest spot in the sky at noon, and that is when the sun s rays can cause sunburns in the shortest amount of time. That being said, the temperature peaks each day around pm. Pay attention to the heat index. The Heat Index measures how hot it feels in any given place when relative humidity is factored in with actual air temperature. Both of those readings can be found on local weather websites. Medications and sun don t always mix. Certain medications can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight. Sunburns, hives and rashes can result if one is not careful while on such medications. Research your medications before heading out into the sun. Did You Know? It can take weeks for a person s body to acclimate to hot weather. It is smart to limit sun exposure, especially until one s body is conditioned to it. 0 am :0 pm Pet Visits and Discover Greece with Travelogue. Hugs from our favorite doggie friend Angus then off to the mystic country of Greece. July th pm :0 pm National Ice Cream Day! National Ice Cream Day really says it all. Join us for the best kind of celebration sweets! July th 0 am - :00 pm Shedd Sing along Memory Tones Bingo and Movie night! The th is a busy day with multiple entertainers and fun activities. Flex your Memory Muscles this Summer! With the upcoming warm weather don t forget Mental Exercise is also a crucial part of overall good health. Activities such as newspaperreading, card games, puzzles and board games can help with short long term recall by stimulating your brain. The brain, like any muscle, needs exercise to stay in shape. The more exercise the brain gets, the better it is at processing information. Remember this summer to use it don t loose it!

3 July 0 Cottage A 0 Bailey Lane --0 :00 Exercise Fun :00 Card Club :00 Steven / Piano :00 Travelogue (Greece) 0 :0 Basil / Piano :00 Alan / Guitar 0 :00 National Ice Cream Day :00 Resident Council :0 Readers Theater :00 Robert / Guitar :00 Memory Tones :0 Annadon / Piano 0

4 July 0 Cottage B 0 Bailey Lane --0 :00 Exercise Fun :00 Card Club :00 Steven / Piano :00 Travelogue (Greece) 0 :0 Basil / Piano :00 Alan / Guitar 0 :00 National Ice Cream Day :00 Resident Council :0 Readers Theater :00 Robert / Guitar :00 Memory Tones :0 Annadon / Piano 0

5 July 0 Cottage C 0 Bailey Lane --0 :00 Exercise Fun :00 Card Club :00 Steven / Piano :00 Travelogue (Greece) 0 :0 Basil / Piano :00 Alan / Guitar 0 :00 National Ice Cream Day :00 Resident Council :0 Readers Theater :00 Robert / Guitar :00 Memory Tones :0 Annadon / Piano 0

Sun Safe Activity Pack

Sun Safe Activity Pack Fun & enjoyable activities for Nurseries & Primary Schools to help children stay safe in the sun 0800 389 9072 www.ablecanopies.co.uk Sun Safe Activity Pack Staying safe in the sun