Now that we ve put the heat and humidity behind us, we here at Pacifica Fort Myers are welcoming the Fall, and the cooler weather, with open arms!

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1 November 2016 Now that we ve put the heat and humidity behind us, we here at Pacifica Fort Myers are welcoming the Fall, and the cooler weather, with open arms! We would like to invite all resident families for our Thanksgiving Dinner, Tuesday November 22 nd at 12 noon and our Christmas Dinner, Tuesday December 20 th also at 12 noon. We hope to see you for our monthly Family Support Group, Wednesday November 16 th at 5pm. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season and thank you for the privilege of caring for your loved ones and being a part of our family here at Pacifica Fort Myers! Michael Adkins I was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 21st,1923 to Michael and Bernice. I married Stanley on July We had four children,9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. My Stanley passed away in 2003 we were married 60 years. I worked at The Lever Brothers Scrap Company, for 35 years, I was also accomplished seamstress and enjoyed sewing outfits for my daughters and myself. I have lived in Fort Myers for the last 5 years. I enjoy the time I spend with my friends at Pacifica. It is always a pleasure to welcome new friends to our community! Marie S. Peggy S. Elvira S. Thomas G. Collen F. Bob M.

2 UPCOMING EVENTS KIDS VISIT Tuesday Nov, 1st at 10:30 a.m. HAPPY HOUR FAMILY NIGHT Speaker : Pam Polowski Certi ied Dementia Practioner Questions & Answers for the caregiver Wednesday, November 16th at 5:00 p.m. Administration Building Light Meal Provided RSVP:(239) by November 14th Thursday Nov, 3rd, and 17th, at 2:30 p.m. PICNIC AT THE LAKES WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! HAVING FUN AND MAKING MEMORIES Tuesday Nov 8th at 10:00 a.m. FLUTE RECITAL Wednesday 9th at 2:00 p.m. with BETH HONOR OUR VETERANS Thursday 10th at 2:30 p.m. LUNCH AT PERKINS Friday Nov 18th,at noon BIRTHDAY PARTY Wednesday Nov 23rd, at 2:30 p.m. with Jan & Lloyd

3 Residents had a lot of fun on our trip to Fort Myers Beach, playing bingo with Fort Myers High School Volunteers, baking delicious brownies, celebrating Labor Day and at our Picnic to the Lakes,thank you to our volunteers for helping out with our Activities Program, if you like to be a volunteer at our community, please contact Victoria at or at AD.fortmyers@pacificaseniorliving.com

4 November Rino D. 11/02 Diane H. 11/04 Peggy S. 11/04 Marie S. 11/07 Chantal C 11/10 Maxine C. 11/15 Herschel C. 11/16 December Ralph G. 12/03 Daniel Mc. 12/04 Charles R. 12/04 Rita S. 12/27 Albert D. 12/27 Families, Residents and Staff We invite you to join us to share a wonderful THANKSGIVING DINNER when: Tuesday, November 22th Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Where: Cottages Please R.S.V.P. by November 18th to Families, Residents and Staff We invite you to join us to celebrate a wonderful CHRISTMAS DINNER When: Tuesday, December 20th Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Where: Cottages Please R.S.V.P. by December 16th to WE WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER NOMINATED Pacifica Senior Living offers residents many options for staying socially engaged through a variety of stimulating activities. We had a lot of fun this past month at our treat or tricking with Lee Memorial daycare kids, celebrating Oktoberfest as well as Halloween. We invite you to celebrate our Veterans on Tuesday November 10th at 2:30 p.m.. The holiday season is a time not only to enjoy family and friends but also a time to recall great memories of past gatherings. Come and join us at our Christmas party on Tuesday December 20th at 2:30 p.m. and our New year s party on Thursday December 29th at 2:30 p.m.. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Best wishes this season Victoria Bendezu EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AMANDA F. Amanda is outstanding hardworking and an asset to our residents and the community. Thank you Amanda for all the work you do with compassion and care! All are encouraged to participate in nominating employees for working hard and going to the extra mile

5 Danasha Wimberly, RCD Communication Strategies for Dementia It s indescribably painful to witness the deterioration of a loved one with Alzheimer s disease, or any other type of dementia. As the disease progresses, we see minor forgetfulness gradually morph into severe impairment and eventually our loved one s individuality itself is compromised. Understanding how to connect and communicate with our loved ones through this time is of the utmost importance. Learn more from these communication strategies for dementia. Here are 10 tips on how to effectively communicate with someone who has moderate to severe dementia 1. Recognize what you re up against. 2. Avoid Distractions. 3. Speak clearly and naturally in a warm calm voice. 4. Refer to people by their names. 5. Talk about one thing at a time. 6. Use nonverbal cues. 7. Listen actively. 8. Don t quibble. 9. Have patience Understand there will be good days and bad days. Exercise is an essential part of daily life.exercise supports strength, mobility, stamina and overall good health. Daily exercise helps to lower blood pressure helps with blood sugar control and weight control. Chair aerobics, volleyball, ball toss, Zumba, dance and Tai Chi are part of our daily exercise program. Every Tuesday you can join us at 2:00 p.m. to relax and enjoy our Tai chi class with Vicki Elliot. Hymns and Bible versus Monday at 10:00 am cott 5 Monday at 10:20 a.m. cott 4 Bible Study and Hymns Monday 10:40 a.m. cott 3 Monday 11:00 a.m. cott 1-2 Communion First Monday and Third Monday during the service church. Sunday Worship Channel 10 at 10:00 a.m. WHO AM I?... My name is : DOROTHY W.

6 Executive Director Michael Adkins Director of Resident Services Danasha Wimberly Community Relations Director Lisa Zink Business Office Manager Aubrey Cunningham Activities Director Victoria Bendezu Director of Maintenance Nick Roberts Director of Dinning Services Linda Lemons 9461 HealthPark Circle Ft. Myers, FL (239)