EVERGREEN COURT NEWS. Contact us: Evergreen Court at Baycrest Village Newsletter - May 2016

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1 PLACE STAMP HERE EVERGREEN COURT NEWS Evergreen Court at Baycrest Village Newsletter - May 2016 Editor: Barbara Maisch, Evergreen Court Concierge 451 O Connell Street North Bend, OR Krystal Elzner Executive Director / Community Relations Director Our mission is to create & sustain comfortable, caring environments for those who depend on us. Barbara Maisch Concierge / Secretary Mary Jo Harrison Weekend Receptionist Jose Munoz Emmalisa Dobson Chefs Dave Stout Maintenance Housekeeper Contact us: Jeannett Weimer Kendra Maine Ross Wilbanks Bus Transportation 8 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Resident Spotlight P2 Skin Cancer Awareness Month...P3 Activities Calendar... P4 Resident Birthdays.....P5 May Highlights / ITai Chi... P6 & P7 Mission & Team....P8

2 RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT Lorene Pearson was born in Coquille; her sister was born in North Bend. They went to school in Coquille from kindergarten to 12 th grade. Lorene graduated from High school in 1955, she married Wayne in He was a Coquille boy; they were in the same class so pretty much grew up together. The Pearsons have 2 daughters. Lori lives in Sacramento and has 4 children and 5 grand-children. Misti moved to Portland then most recently to Klamath Falls, she has 2 children. Lorene was a book keeper for an accountant in Millington, then worked for Benham Ready Mix Company and lastly Nelson LogBronc. Her husband worked for the county road department for 30 years, he was promoted to bridge superintendent before he retired. Wayne & Lorene lived in Coos Bay on Olive Barber road for 27 years. In 1989 they moved to Dora. They bought the house in Dora from her father. It was a beautiful ranch style home on 5 acres by the river. Lorene s dad was a gardener Lorene is not! She and her husband did have blueberries, and fruit trees: apples, peaches & plums. She belonged to a home extension group in Coos Bay. Women would get together and help each other with canning, making home-made soap etc. Lorene likes to play pinochle, and she said she used to love to knit. She loves the modern technology most especially so that she can easily keep in touch with her children and grand-children on Facebook with her laptop. Country living became too overwhelming and lonely after Wayne passed away 4 years ago. The long distance of driving back and forth to town was also getting to be a bit too much. Lorene is happy she decided to move into Evergreen Court. We are all pleased to have her here with us in the community. TAI CHI Tai Chi at Evergreen Court Melissa Sperry, RN and Certified Wellness Coach and her group of ten certified instructors have been teaching this art for about three years now. They teach eight Tai Chi forms that are designed specifically for balance. There are other opportunities in North Bend, Coos Bay, and Coquille to continue learning additional forms, of which there are over 100. But Melissa s teaching focuses on refining eight forms specifically for developing muscle strength and balance. Melissa s Tai Chi classes have been available at Evergreen Court since February 2016 on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. I am happy to announce that beginning this May Tai Chi classes will also be held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. There will be a presentation & demonstration by instructor Morgan May (a past Evergreen Court employee) at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 3rd. All classes are at no cost for seniors of age 60 plus. Tai Chi has not only been proven to reduce falls in the community, but it s a very gentle exercise on joints that stresses the mind-body connection to health. Tai Chi helps the young and old to focus on their balance, increase strength and endurance, and calms the mind for stress reduction. Stretching is done before and after each class, and instructors conduct balance tests to give them an idea of what the person s risk for falls is. We re seeing about a 55 percent reduction in fall risk after a 12 week class, Melissa said. Tai Chi also helps with Parkinson s disease We have some students that come to us that are used to using walkers, so we teach them Tai Chi while they re sitting in a chair, said Melissa. We also have chairs for them to hold onto while they re standing, and of course they can do the forms while standing, if they can. Although Tai Chi initially started as a martial art, the form they teach is gentle, moving very, very slowly. To watch it in slow motion is like watching a ballet...it s very beautiful. May is Get Caught Reading Month! Edgar D. Powell Congratulations Ed & Virginia Powell For Your 70th Wedding Anniversary April 20, 2016 A nationwide campaign is designed to remind people of all ages just how much fun it is to read. Adults who actively read and model enjoyment from the behavior encourage younger children to follow their lead. For adults, reading for pleasure provides a variety of benefits: Stress relief take a break from your everyday. Mental stimulation exercise that brain! Expanded vocabulary and increased knowledge Strengthen short-term memory skills weave new characters, sub-plots and developing storylines into a puzzle that needs solving. A number of well-known figures are supporters of the Get Caught Reading movement Including former first lady Laura Bush, Billy Graham, Derek Jeter, Jane Seymour, Sammy Sosa and over 200 members of Congress, many of whom have been photographed "caught reading" on Capitol Hill. To view many of these images and to learn more, visit 2 7

3 May Entertainment In Our Living Room Friday, May 6th 3:30-4:30 Neil Laurence ~ Ukulele Poet Wednesday, May 11th 3:00-4:00 Old Time Fiddlers Thursday, May 12th 4:00-5:00 Metronomes w/ Patty Becker Friday, May 13th 3:30-4:30 Debbie Dumonceaux Friday, May 20th 4:15-5:00 Louis Faro, Pianist Friday, April 27th 2:00-3:00 Steve Duarte Wednesday, May 4th 6:15 p.m. NEW - Play Board Games w/ Gloria Dei Lutheran Youth Group Tuesday, May 17th 2:30 p.m. NEW - Knit Wits Yarn & Needle Work w/ Carol Clark Health & Well Being SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN WAYS TO BE INCREDIBLY HAPPY Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Stretch & Tone w/ Margo 9:00 a.m. ~ Exercise Room Mondays & Thursdays Tai Chi Classes 6:00 p.m. ~ Exercise Room Try one. Try them all. They work. Science says so. Tuesdays & Fridays NEW ~ Tai Chi Classes 1:00 p.m. ~ Exercise Room 2. Sleep More: You'll Be Less Sensitive to Negative Emotions. Thursdays Chair Yoga 10:00 a.m. ~ Exercise Room 4. Get Outside More: Happiness is Maximized at 57 Fahrenheit. Thursday, May 12th Mobile Library 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 16th Presentation: Healthy Choices Joy Jordan, Dietician 10:30 a.m. ~ Theater Room 1. Exercise: 7 Minutes Every Day Could Be Enough. 3. Spend More Time With Friends and Family. 5. Help Others: 100 Hours a Year is the Magic Number. 6. Practice Smiling: Reduce Pain, Improve Mood, Think Better. 7. Plan a Trip: It Helps Even if You Don't Actually Take One. 8. Meditate: Rewire Your Brain for Happiness. 9. Practice Gratitude: Increase Happiness and Satisfaction. 6 PROTECT YOURSELF Protect Your Skin this Summer: May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month Tips for protecting your skin this summer: Seek Shade When the sun is at its strongest, between the hours of ten in the morning and four in the afternoon, the best way to still get to enjoy the outdoors and protect your skin is to seek the shade. Hang out under a sun umbrella or covered patio area and avoid direct sunlight. Is there any better way to unwind than relaxing in the sun, drinking a cold iced tea, and enjoying a spring breeze? As spring turns into summer we tend to spend more and more time outdoors. Spending time outdoors is beneficial for so many reasons Including increasing Vitamin D and our activity levels. However, too much sun can make a good thing not so good for us. A little skin protection and general hot weather safety will go a long way in letting us enjoy a good warm day. Cover Up: While long sleeves and pants in the summer may seem counter-intuitive it can go a long way in sun protection. Wear lighter weight clothing with long sleeves and pants to help protect your skin while not overheating. Don t forget your hat and UV-blocking sunglasses! May has been designated Skin Cancer Awareness Month with hopes to build awareness of ways to protect the skin, the need for regular dermatologist visits, and the causes and treatments of skin cancer. Skin cancer is a disease that between forty and fifty percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have been diagnosed at least once. Most forms of skin cancer including the deadliest form, melanoma can be prevented. As a matter of fact, while it is the most common form of cancer in the United States it is also the most preventable type of cancer. Wear sunscreen: The most critical part of avoiding skin cancer is avoiding getting a sunburn. Sunburns are proof of skin damage by the sun. Plus, they hurt. Avoid sunburns by following the top two tips and by wearing sun screen. Self-examine your skin and visit a dermatologist regularly: Give yourself a good head-to-toe examination of your skin once a month to look for early warning signs of skin cancer. Visit with your dermatologist once a year or if you find anything suspicious in your self-examination. 3

4 SUNDAY, MAY 8th MAY BIRTHDAY Lisa Salmonson May 20th RESIDENT BIRTHDAY PARTY Friday, May 27 at 2:00 p.m. Evergreen Court Living Room Entertainment By: Steve Duarte 4 5

5 PLACE STAMP HERE Baycrest Connection Baycrest Village Newsletter May Sheridan Avenue North Bend, OR Administrative Staff: Theresa Heis Director of Operations Tina Mitchell Director of Nursing Chris Amlin Our mission is to create and sustain comfortable, caring environments for those who depend on us. Culinary Services Director Bruce Payne Environmental Services Krystal Elzner Community Relations Penny Stark Social Services Director INSIDE THIS ISSUE Amy Maine Activity Director 8 P2 Skin Protection P3 Nursing Home Week P3 Skin Cancer Facts P4 Activities Calendar P5 May Highlights P7 Get Caught Reading P8 Mission & Team

6 Get Caught Reading Protect Your Skin this Summer: Skin Cancer Awareness Month Is there any better way to unwind than relaxing in the sun, drinking a cold iced tea, and enjoying a spring breeze? As spring turns into summer we tend to spend more and more time outdoors. Spending time outdoors is beneficial for so many reasons including increasing Vitamin D and our activity levels. However, too much sun can make a good thing not so good for us. A little skin protection and general hot weather safety will go a long way in letting us enjoy a good warm day. May has been designated Skin Cancer Awareness Month with hopes to build awareness of ways to protect the skin, the need for regular dermatologist visits, and the causes and treatments of skin cancer. Skin cancer is a disease that between forty and fifty percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have been diagnosed at least once. Most forms of skin cancer including the deadliest form, melanoma can be prevented. As a matter of fact, while it is the most common form of cancer in the United States it is also the most preventable type of cancer. Tips for protecting your skin this summer: Seek Shade When the sun is at its strongest, 2 May is Get Caught Reading Month, a nationwide campaign designed to remind people of all ages just how much fun it is to read. Adults who actively read and model enjoyment from the behavior encourage younger children to follow their lead. between the hours of ten in the morning and four in the afternoon, the best way to still get to enjoy the outdoors and protect your skin is to seek the shade. Hang out under a sun umbrella or covered patio area and avoid direct sunlight. For adults, reading for pleasure provides a variety of benefits: Stress relief take a break from your everyday. Mental stimulation exercise that brain! Expanded vocabulary and increased knowledge Strengthen short-term memory skills weave new characters, sub-plots and developing storylines into a puzzle that needs solving. Cover Up: While long sleeves and pants in the summer may seem counter-intuitive it can go a long way in sun protection. Wear lighter weight clothing with long sleeves and pants to help protect your skin while not overheating. Don t forget your hat and UV-blocking sunglasses! A number of well-known figures are supporters of the Get Caught Reading movement Including former first lady Laura Bush, Billy Graham, Derek Jeter, Jane Seymour, Sammy Sosa and over 200 members of Congress, many of whom have been photographed "caught reading" on Capitol Hill. To view many of these images and to learn more, visit Wear sunscreen: The most critical part of avoiding skin cancer is avoiding getting a sunburn. Sunburns are proof of skin damage by the sun. Plus, they hurt. Avoid sunburns by following the top two tips and by wearing sun screen. Self-examine your skin and visit a dermatologist regularly: Give yourself a good head-totoe examination of your skin once a month to look for early warning signs of skin cancer. Visit with your dermatologist once a year or if you find anything suspicious in your selfexamination. Killing Kennedy Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country To Kill a Mocking Bird - Kelly West Activity Assistant Mocking Birds don t do one thing except make Music for us to enjoy. Mary T. Resident 7

7 May Highlights You re Invited! May 6 Mothers Day Tea 2pm ~ Assisted Dining Rm. Nursing Home Week May 8 Ice-Cream Socials 1pm ~ Assisted Dining Rm. 1:30 pm ~ Health Center May 11 Resident Birthday Party 3pm ~ Health Center May 8 14 National Nursing Home Week May 13 Big Heart Winners Assisted Dining Room May 19 Happy Little Horses Visits 9am May 28 Coquille Baptist Choir Sings What is your favorite book & why? We asked residents & staff what their favorite book was and why some of the answers may surprise you, but others are certainly favorites of many. We ve listed some of our favorites here, but hope you ll check out all of the answers on our bulletin board this month and add your own! Our Favorite Books All together in one place By Jane Kirkpatrick It s a necessary discovery, things are often not as they seem at the surface - Amy Maine Activity Director May 8th 14th, 2016 is National Nursing Home Week!! This year s theme is: It s a Small World with a Big Heart. There will be a variety of celebrations happening during the week. We will also honor one resident and one employee receiving the most nominations for having a big heart on May 13th! Facts about Skin Cancer Each year in the United States over 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are treated in more than 3.3 million people. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma at least once. About 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Sun damage is cumulative. Only about 23 percent of lifetime exposure occurs by age 18. Sun burns hurt at any age. ~LET S CELEBRATE~ See for more information about Skin Cancer and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. 6 3

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