The Hearth Herald. The Hearth at Stones Crossing 2339 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, IN (317)

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1 The Hearth Herald The Hearth at Stones Crossing 2339 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, IN (317) July 2018 Home is where the Hearth is God Bless America Irving Berlin God bless America, Land that I love Stand beside her, And guide her, Through the night with the light from above, From the mountains, to the prairies, to the oceans white with foam! God bless America my home sweet home! God bless America my home sweet home!

2 Page 2 A WORD FROM MICHELLE Our body changes as we get older causing many different health concerns. Seniors are at a higher risk for balance disorders which can cause falls and lead to injuries. One of the major disorders is vertigo, which can cause dizziness and loss of balance. It is important for people at every age to stay as active as possible by participating in some type of exercise 2-3 times per week. Exercise will help maintain your balance and strength. The Hearth offers a Balance Class weekly every Tuesday at 11 am in the NuStep room located on the second floor. This class help maintain your muscle strength which will in turn help improve your balance. This is a great class for Residents who need help with their balance. Please talk to Michelle Knight our Wellness Aide to join! Resident Birthdays: 7/3 Carolyn Lyell 7/4 June Pfeiffer 7/7 Gussie Innis 7/8 Hugh Line 7/9 Bobby Ralph 7/13 Tom Strawser 7/17 Robert Pearson 7/21 Rodger Coleman 7/22 Odus Cummings 7/30 Victoria Schwomeyer 7/31 Joan Armbruster July Birthdays Employee Birthdays: 7/10- Tammy Wynne 7/11- Rhonda Shields 7/13- Kiara Nelson 7/14-Destiny Johnston 7/23- Jamie Miller 7/27- Elizabeth Walters 7/29-Shanna Greer

3 A note from Annette Page 3 The Hearth at Stone s Crossing would like to introduce Jordan Bailey as our new Keepsake Village Activity Director! Jordan comes to us with previous experience in Dementia and Alzheimer s care and is very excited to be joining our team! She will also be joined by Activity Assistants Mimi Harwell and Moriah Bowen. These ladies are looking forward to getting to know everyone and to help our Keepsake Residents live their most rewarding lives! Welcome our New Resident s to the Hearth! Alan Schwitz Rose Harboway Marlene Burns Richard Burns Barbara Essig

4 Page 4 We are accepting donations of items for our Rummage Sale starting immediately with all proceeds to benefit the ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION. Please give items to be donated to any of the Directors. Come out and have a great time and find some great deals!!

5 FACTS ABOUT ARTHRITIS: By Janet L. Haynes, RN V.P. of Clinical Services Did you know that arthritis is not a single disease, rather, informally it refers to joint pain or joint disease? According to the Arthritis Foundation, over 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions exist. More than 50 million adults and over 300,000 children suffer from some type of arthritis. It is the leading cause of disability in America and impacts all ages, sexes and races. Arthritis affects more people as they get older and affects more females than males. Additionally, there is believed to be a genetic link that predisposes some people to have a higher risk. Joint swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion are some of the most common arthritis joint symptoms. Symptoms will vary by person and may come and go. Alternatively, some people experience symptoms that stay the same for years and then progress. Arthritis can cause joint changes visible by the eye or sometimes only by x-ray. Some types of arthritis not only affect your joints, but can also affect your heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and the skin. Page 5 To determine what type of arthritis you may have, it s important to visit your Primary Care Physician for a diagnosis through physical exam, possible blood test and imaging scans. A rheumatologist might be consulted for inflammatory arthritis, whereas other specialty physicians should be seen if other body systems are affected. Example: Ophthalmologists for the eyes. There are 6 healthy self-management tips that you can follow to manage your arthritis: Be organized in your care. Take charge of your treatment by tracking your symptoms, taking your medications as prescribed, knowing the side effects of your medications, and managing your pain levels. Utilize your Health Care Physician as a resource and partner with them to determine a plan that is best for you. Manage your pain and fatigue: Pain and fatigue can be overwhelming and isolating. Utilize both medicinal and non-medicinal techniques to help. Examples include yoga, meditation, aroma therapy, essential oils and non-joint stressing exercise. Stay Active: This may seem like the craziest notion, but exercise will help strengthen your muscles that support your joints. Exercise will keep your joint range of motion, improve sleep quality, boost your mood/spirit, and keep those unwanted pounds off your joints. Balance activity with rest: On days where your joints are more tender/painful, scale back your plans for the day and lighten your load. Pace yourself throughout the day and take breaks when needed. Eat a healthy balanced diet: A healthy and balanced diet when combined with exercise will help to maintain optimal weights. This will lessen the stress on your joints. Similarly, foods that are high in antioxidants help to reduce inflammation. Improve your sleep: Poor sleep will magnify your pain and fatigue. Therefore, it is essential to promote good rest; darken your bedroom, make it cool and quiet, avoid strenuous exercise and caffeine in the evening and utilize relaxation techniques. Involve your physician if these remedies are not working for you.

6 Page 6 Listen to the Music! 7/6 Steve Elston at 6:30 pm in Senior Living Activity Room 7/3 & 7/18 Janelda s Music Therapy at 2:30pm 7/11 Kenny Melton s Gospel at 2:30pm 7/25 Bob Pruitt s Music Melody at 2:30pm 7/18 Music Ministry at 6:00pm 7/26 Suzie Garbe Piano Music Let s Eat! 7/11 Gray s Cafeteria 7/25 Memorial Service In Senior Living Activity Room Church Services 7/5- Mass at 10:00am in the Theatre 7/8 & 7/22 River of Life at 1:00pm 7/20 Rosary at 10:00am in the Theatre 7/15 & 7/29 Salem Missionary Baptist 1:30pm *Please see the calendar for a full list of events!*

7 Page 7 Resident Council Meeting Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 10:30am in the Activity Room Let s Eat! 7/18 Gray s cafeteria 7/27 Panera Bread Eat In Church Services Center Grove Church every Sunday 10:00am Bible Study with Pastor Marion every Wednesday at 10am Bible Book Study every Monday at 1:30pm 7/5- Mass at 10:00am in the Stardust Theatre 7/20 Rosary at 10:00am in the Theatre 7/6 Steve Elston 6:30 pm 7/11 Kenny Melton 3 pm 7/12 Easy Rhythm 3pm 7/26 Suzie Garbe 3pm Manon Hearing Tuesday July 17th 10:30am in CK Big Prize Bingo! Monday July 9th in AR 6:00pm to 7:30pm *Please see the calendar for a full list of events!*

8 Family & Friends Referral Program! If you have a friend or family member that you feel would benefit from living at our community, please see Samantha Hyten or Kristen Driver, Directors of Community Relations. In appreciation for any referrals that you make to The Hearth at Stones Crossing, which results in an admission for a minimum of ninety days, our community will send you a check for $1000!! Your Directors Annette Cheever Executive Director acheever@thehearthllc.net Sherri Orosco Assisted Living Activity Director sorosco@thehearthllc.net Kristen Driver Director of Community Outreach kdriver@theheathllc.net Linda Hacker Assisted Living Wellness Director lhacker@thehearthllc.net Rick Walker Environmental Services Director rwalker@thehearthllc.net Stephanie Duncan Business Office Manager sduncan@thehearthllc.net Jordan Bailey Keepsake Village Activities Director jbailey@thehearthllc.net Samantha Hyten Director of Community Relations shyten@theheathllc.net Keepsake Village Wellness Director bdavis@thehearthllc.net Briston Sample Food Services Director bsample@thehearthllc.net