We would like to welcome our newest residents to Pacifica Riverside. Alvin H. Winne B. It is a great pleasure to have you here!

Transcription

1 Happy Holidays! 2016 We would like to welcome our newest residents to Pacifica Riverside Alvin H. Winne B. It is a great pleasure to have you here!

2 Pacifica Salutes our Veterans Thank you for joining us in honoring all who served! It was a fantastic day for deserving residents. Be A Part The Pacifica Refer A Friend Program Refer a friend or loved one and you will receive a $750 credit to your rent. It s that easy! Should your referral select Pacifica Riverside for residency, you will receive $750 off your rent (60) days after move-in. There is no limit! Share the news! Not only will you be choosing your new neighbor your friends will be close by!

3

4 Dates to Remember 12/6-Annual Tree Trimming 12/7- Savvy 12/14-Ugly Sweater Fashion 12/14-Lizanne Christmas 1:30-2:30pm 12/17- Alzheimer s Support Happy Birthday! Mary L. 83 yrs. Steve H. 68 yrs. Jose A. 88 yrs. Ann K. 90 yrs. Ruth C. 83 yrs. Helene H. 87 yrs. Paula H. Alvin H. Ethelyn K. Marie S. Bob P. 85 yrs. 85 yrs. 94 yrs. 83 yrs. 84 yrs. A Note From Our Activity Director 12 point Arial Hi Pacifica family and friends! As 2016 comes to a close, I hope you all take a few more moments to be with your loved ones. This year has flown by, and it s made me all the more grateful for time shared with family, friends, residents and coworkers. December festivities bring plenty of opportunity to celebrate with your loved ones here at Pacifica. I hope to see you all join us for our Holiday Tree Trimming on the 6th. We will be hosting a boutique from 3:00-4:30pm that day and then the parties in the cottages start at 5:00-7:00pm. Feel free to bring a personalized ornament for your loved one to decorate the tree. We also have our Ugly Sweater Fashion Show on the 14th, where each cottage will compete with their own decorated ugly sweater. All attendees will judge who had the best sweater and the winning cottage gets a prize and bragging rights. It s going to be a blast! As always, if you have any questions/ suggestions I d love to hear from you. My is ahunter@pacificaseniorliving.com -Ashley Hunter

5 Jennifer DeLacy, LVN For people with Alzheimer s, changes in sleep habits are common. This may include developing a habit of daytime napping, difficulty falling and staying asleep, an increase in dreaming (both vivid and recurrent dreams), calling out or yelling, or acting out dreams in their sleep. Researchers do not completely understand why sleep changes occur. Depression, restless leg syndrome, and chronic pain can affect the quality of sleep. The impact of Alzheimer s on the brain could certainly be at play. In addition, recent studies have shown that specific medications used to treat Alzheimer s influence the quality of sleep, and particularly the quality and amount of dreams. The acting out of dreams, especially if it leads to injury or begins to intrude into waking life, can be a serious health risk that demands medical attention. Here are some tips for ensuring that your loved one stays safe. Arrange for a thorough medical exam to rule out any potential illnesses that may be contributing to the problem. Seek morning sunlight exposure. Encourage regular daily exercise, but no later than four hours before bedtime. Maintain regular times for meals and for going to bed and getting up. Treat any pain with physicianrecommended medications or physical therapy routines. Create a peaceful environment that promotes restful sleep, such as setting a comfortable room temperature and providing adequate bedding and pillows. Provide nightlights and, if necessary, security devices that alert the caregiver when a person gets out of bed. Chair Exercise Yoga Dancercise Meditation Walking Club Sit N Stretch Ball Toss Parachute Play Bowling *Bible Study Every Wednesday at 10:00am and 1:30pm in Cottages 3, 4 and 6 *Communion/Rosary Every Thursday in the individual cottages at 10:00am *Joel Osteen on TV Every Sunday at 9:00am Determining the best course of action can be tough when a family member or loved one is displaying alarming symptoms. You ll want to try your best to understand all of the available options and to talk with others about the benefits and risks of each choice during your journey with Alzheimer's disease.

6 Eva Tawfik Executive Director Jennifer DeLacy, LVN Health Services Director Crystene Char Business Office Manager Ashley Hunter Activities Director Priscilla Zuniga Dining Services Director Willie Aguilar Maintenance Director Christina Morgan Community Relations Director