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1 Gardenside Gazette The Hearth at Gardenside 173 Alps Road, Branford, CT Telephone: (203) Fax: (203) Editor: Linda Capaubo **************************************************************************************** DECEMBER 2018 Ellen & Tom s Get-together with their Son & His Family! Jane s Birthday Party with her Family! Highlights 12/01 - Girl Scout Troop Visit 12/03 - Walsh Intermediate School Visit 12/04 - Musical Art Society Concert 12/05 - Knights of Columbus Museum 12/07 - Keepsake Village Tree Lighting 12/08 - Resident & Family Holiday Party 12/11 - Entertainer Mojo 12/13 - Mohegan Sun Casino 12/15 - Boy Scout Troop Visit 12/18 - Entertainer Michael Nigretti 12/18 - Employee Holiday Party 12/19 - Fantasy of Lights 12/20 - Vintage Radio and Communications Museum 12/27 - Dalton s Restaurant 12/28 - New Year s Party HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!

Resident Birthdays Rick Prindle 12/01 Ann McCourt 12/01 Mary Ellen McCarthy 12/02 Ellen Mott 12/03 Madeline Corso 12/05 Madeline Madge

Nancy Thim 12/29 Resident of the Month SANDRA JOYCE NOPPE-DIAMOND Joyce is a fairly new resident who moved into Gardenside to socialize

Joyce has an interest in so many daily activities and encourages other residents to participate as well.

She has a passion for plays and will be going on the out-trips to the Shubert Theater in New Haven to see the upcoming plays The King

Congratulations Joyce! Employee of the Month!

Leenesha Hicks 12/30 Best Wishes! Enjoy your day!

2 Resident Birthdays Rick Prindle 12/01 Ann McCourt 12/01 Mary Ellen McCarthy 12/02 Ellen Mott 12/03 Madeline Corso 12/05 Madeline Madge Reed 12/11 Georgine Mendillo 12/19 Joyce Noppe-Diamond 12/19 Cathy Willis 12/20 Muriel Post 12/21 Jack Coppola 12/27 Edgar Bearden 12/28 Nancy Thim 12/29 Resident of the Month SANDRA JOYCE NOPPE-DIAMOND Joyce is a fairly new resident who moved into Gardenside to socialize with others and to keep busy. She truly does that every day! Joyce has an interest in so many daily activities and encourages other residents to participate as well. She works out in our exercise area every morning. She has become stronger and it shows! Joyce has a great positive outlook on life. She has a passion for plays and will be going on the out-trips to the Shubert Theater in New Haven to see the upcoming plays The King and I and A Bronx Tale. Joyce is a beautiful woman inside and out. It is great that she was chosen as the Resident of the Month! Congratulations Joyce! Employee of the Month! WILLIAM COLLINS Employee Birthdays Cristina Carvalho 12/02 Megan Mondo 12/09 Kathy Simeon 12/12 Tanya Flynn 12/12 Vanessa Torres 12/17 Leenesha Hicks 12/30 Best Wishes! Enjoy your day!! Bill has been working as the 4:00-8:00 every other weekend Receptionist for quite some time now. He arrives at the Front Desk on time and always has a professional appearance. Bill is very friendly, helpful and patient. He has a calm demeanor which is a great trait when you are working at the busy Front Desk! Bill is extremely dependable and fills in when needed. Gardenside appreciates the good work that he does! Congratulations Bill!

The Resident & Family Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, er 8, at 4:30

England 10:00 a.m. - Plan for a Healthy New Year 10:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic Monday, er 10 10:15 a.

Comfort Connections meets the last Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the ING Room.

the Gardenside residents as well as the community.

1 - Girl Scout Caroling Dec. 2 - Alzheimer s Buddies sing Holiday Songs Dec.

7 - Keepsake Village Tree Lighting Event Dec.

13 - Hot Chocolate Bar Dec. 15 - Boy Scout Caroling Dec.

3 Gozzi s Turkey Farm in Guilford! The Special Tree Lighting event in Keepsake Village will be held on Friday, December 7, at 4:00 p.m. The Resident & Family Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 8, at 4:30 p.m. The Employee Holiday Party will be held on Tuesday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m. at AMF Circle Lanes in East Haven. Food, Refreshments and Raffles! PRESENTATIONS AT GARDENSIDE Tuesday, December 4 Encompass Home Health of New England 10:00 a.m. - Plan for a Healthy New Year 10:30 a.m. - Blood Pressure Clinic Monday, December 10 10:15 a.m. - FOX Rehabilitation Presentation 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. Here are a few special dates to remember in Keepsake Village: Dec. 1 - Girl Scout Caroling Dec. 2 - Alzheimer s Buddies sing Holiday Songs Dec. 3 - Boone Therapy Dog Visit Dec. 4 - Tree Trimming Dec. 7 - Keepsake Village Tree Lighting Event Dec Decorating Gingerbread Houses Dec Baking Christmas Cookies Dec Hot Chocolate Bar Dec Boy Scout Caroling Dec Christmas Crafts Dec Out-Trip to Fantasy of Lights Dec Eggnog Social Dec New Year s Eve Party HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ELLEN AND MADELINE! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! KEEPSAKE VILLAGE (Megan Mondo, Activities Coordinator) SPECIAL KEEPSAKE VILLAGE MOMENTS! Ellen & Tom have a festive Holiday Room! Gabi who used to work as an Activities Assistant traveled from Boston to Visit the Keepsake Village Residents! Mary has a beautiful Nativity Scene in her Apartment!

4 Why is sleep so elusive? By: Janet L. Haynes, RN VP of Clinical Services Do you often feel irritable and foggy the next day after a poor night s sleep? Most of us do, however long-term sleep deprivation can have more serious effects on our body including memory issues and depression. As we age, it appears we sleep more lightly and for shorter time spans. The question is, is this a normal part of aging or are there medical problems that are commonly found as we age? Nevertheless, how much sleep do we need? The Global Council on Brain Health recommends 7 to 8 hours of sleep. They also state clearly that as we age it is normal for sleep to change as we age however having poor sleep quality is not normal. While sleep medication might seem like the answer however, research has shown it can actually lead to further sleep disturbances. These medications can also affect negatively your cognition. So, let s go through some other ways that we can potentially improve our sleep quality instead: 1: Get your physician involved. Make sure they know of your decreased sleep quality and treat any diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions such as pain, urinary tract infections and prostate issues. Make sure they address other physical difficulties such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and heart failure. 2: Get exposure to natural light. Sit near large windows during the day or if the weather is good go outside. 3: It cannot be stated enough that regular physical exercise for at least 30 minutes a day will promote not only good sleep but overall better health. Look for our Exercise Programs daily in our communities or ask our Wellness Aides to assist you on the Nu Step. 4: Join our Activity Programs in our communities for purposeful engagement to discourage the daytime napping. 5: Avoid alcohol and large meals as bedtime approaches. Caffeine is suggested to be avoided as early as right after lunch. 6: If you do need a nap limit it to 30 minutes and set an alarm to avoid over sleeping.

5 7: Make sure to use the rest room just before bed, even if you feel like you do not need to go. 8: Use other methods to relax before bed such as a warm shower or bath, breathing exercises, meditation or listening to soothing music. 9: Limit screen time (of cellphones, s, video games, etc.) before bed. Studies have proven that white light interferes with the REM of sleep. Sometimes electronics have a night shift setting which can help reduce this or shut them off at least an hour before you actually go to sleep. 10: Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day seven days a week. 11: Restrict Fluids 3 hours prior to bedtime to avoid those rest room trips in the middle of the night. 12: If you do need to get up at night avoid turning on your white lights, however for safety use amber colored or blue colored night lights. 13: Maintain a bedroom temperature that is comfortable to promote falling and staying asleep. Wear socks to bed if your feet are commonly cold. 14: There are other non-prescription alternatives such as melatonin, valerian root and chamomile. As with any prescription or non-prescription medication, it is best to consult with your health care professional or pharmacist to make sure there are no known interactions with your current medication regime. So, in summary the need for sleep does not change as we age. Sleep s structure and duration both quality and quantity go through significant changes as stated by AARP s Global Council of Brain Health. We still need 7 to 8 hours throughout the night to maintain good physical and cognitive health. However, since our sleep is more easily interrupted, we may need to put more effort into maintaining good sleep and lifestyle habits that promote the restorative benefits of sleep.

Administrative Staff Executive Director: Melissa Boyle SALSA:

Business Office Manager: Cristina Carvalho District Director

Alberto Del Mastro Director of Activities: Linda Capaubo

Activities Coordinator: Megan Mondo Wellness Aide: Christy

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net Back from Shopping at The Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets!

6 Administrative Staff Executive Director: Melissa Boyle SALSA: Theresa Heier Keepsake Wellness Director: Raeanne Criscio Business Office Manager: Cristina Carvalho District Director of Marketing: Joanna O Brien Director of Dining Services: Alberto Del Mastro Director of Activities: Linda Capaubo Director of Environmental Services: David Ieronimo Keepsake Activities Coordinator: Megan Mondo Wellness Aide: Christy Sagnella Administrative Assistant: Patricia Marino mboyle@thehearthllc.net theier@thehearthllc.net rcriscio@thehearthllc.net bom.gardenside@thehearthllc.net jobrien@thehearthllc.net adelmastro@thehearthllc.net ad.gardenside@thehearthllc.net dieronimo@thehearthllc.net ksvad.gardenside@thehearthllc.net wa.gardenside@thehearthllc.net waa.gardenside@thehearthllc.net Back from Shopping at The Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets! Visiting the Veterans Museum in West Haven! Joan having fun with the Snow! Enjoying a delicious Lunch at Love Bakery & Café in Branford!

Gardenside Gazette. The Hearth at Gardenside 173 Alps Road, Branford, CT Telephone: (203) Fax: (203) Editor: Linda Capaubo

Gardenside Gazette. The Hearth at Gardenside 173 Alps Road, Branford, CT Telephone: (203) Fax: (203) Editor: Linda Capaubo Gardenside Gazette The Hearth at Gardenside 173 Alps Road, Branford, CT 06405 Telephone: (203) 483-7260 Fax: (203) 483-7752 Editor: Linda Capaubo ****************************************************************************************