Belmont Village of Memphis
6605 N. Quail Hollow Road • Memphis, TN 38120 • Phone 901-624-8820 • Fax 901-309-0498
April 2017
Management Team
Stephanie Crump
Executive Director
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 102
[email protected]
Linda Bello
Dir. of Resident Care Services
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 109
[email protected]
Lisa Anyan
Community Relations
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 107
[email protected]
Julie Goodman
Community Relations
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 108
[email protected]
Anita Gordon
Human Resources Generalist
[email protected]
Dan Shackelford
Building Engineer
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 105
dshackelford@
belmontvillage.com
Vincent Morelli
Chef Manager
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 106
[email protected]
Jean Nicolosi
Memory Program Coordinator
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 405
[email protected]
Gena Garner
Activity Program Coordinator
(901) 624-8820, Ext. 114
[email protected]
Spring Has Sprung Here
at Belmont Village!
It’s spring here in Memphis and
April is looking beautiful at
Belmont. During these
sunshine-filled days, we will be
taking advantage of the season
with impromptu sight seeing
drives, a guided bus tour of Shelby
Farms, and other fun-filled
outings.
We will also have our annual
spring Easter egg hunt. We
welcome resident family members
and employee’s children 10 and
under. The egg hunt will start at
approximately 2:30pm and go
until the eggs run out. There will
also be a golden egg that whoever
gets will receive a spring basket!
So make sure to come Easter
Sunday and enjoy the wonderful
lunch prepared by our Chef Vinny
and don’t forget the camera to
capture a picture of your little one
with the Easter Bunny!
A few facts about April. April is
the fourth month of the year and
the first full month of spring. No
one knows for certain how April
got its name, but it might have
come from the Latin word aperire,
which means “to open.” April is,
after all, the month when (in the
northern hemisphere) buds begin
to open and things begin to grow
again after the winter.
In April, small animals that
were hibernating usually come
out, the birds fly back northward
to settle, and bees and butterflies
begin to gather nectar. In some
parts of the world, April is
planting time, but in other parts,
it’s the harvest season. Because of
the nice warm weather of April,
amateur athletes begin to go
outside while professional
baseball begins. People usually do
huge spring cleaning and mowing.
The first day of April begins with
April Fools’ Day, so don’t get
fooled by a prankster!
Many historic events also took
place in the month of April. The
Revolutionary War in America
began on April 19, 1775. On April
30, 1975, General Duong Vanh
Minh surrendered and the
communist forces captured
Saigon, which led to the end of
the Vietnam War.
I hope everyone has a
wonderful April. Enjoy the
warmer weather and special times
with family and friends.
Birthday Luncheon
Friday, April 28, at
11 a.m. (JK)
Employee
of the
M nth
Resident April
Birthdays
April 1
April 8
April 13
April 13
April 13
April 14
April 15
April 19
April 25
April 29
Barbara Michel
Mahin Wright
Helen Hansard
Tom Reese
Mary Todd
Aileen Smith
Elaine Phillips
Maureen Patton
Ann Dewey
Betty Chipman
NOMINATE YOUR
FAVORITE EMPLOYEE!!
Barbara Parker, PAL
Congratulations,
Barbara!
We are proud to announce
Barbara Parker as our April
Employee of the Month! Barbara
is an AL PAL here at Belmont and
has been with us for a year and a
half now.
Barbara is a native Memphian
Employee April
Birthdays
April 10
April 16
April 26
Markeisha Wilkins
Shawn Bonner
Jason Murphy
and attended North Side High.
She has three children Kenisha
(25), Kenneth (23), and Shelby
(21). In her spare time she enjoys
spending time with her
grandchildren.
Barbara has travelled to St.
Louis, California, and Atlanta,
Georgia. She also says she is a
huge Dallas Cowboys fan! Way to
go, Barbara! Thank you, for all
you do here!
Our “Employee of the
Month” suggestion box is
located in the Great Room. It
means a great deal to our staff,
so please praise them if they
have gone above and beyond
for you or someone else. Thank
you.
Polypharmacy: A
Significant Problem for
Our Senior Population
Polypharmacy is defined as the
practice of administering different
medications concurrently for the
treatment of a single disease
process, which may result in
adverse drug interactions. This
practice is very common amongst
our senior population and has
proven to be problematic. Studies
show that our senior population
tends to take high numbers of
medications.
Included in this number are
prescription as well as over the
counter medications which
includes vitamins and
supplements as well. In fact OTC
drugs like Tylenol and ibuprofen
have been found to contribute to
adverse drug reactions in the
elderly. So how does this happen
to our seniors and how can we
prevent this? This practice
becomes problematic when
multiple physicians are
prescribing medications without
consulting with other physicians.
Often times physicians are only
provided with a partial list of
medications. This is especially
dangerous for the elderly and
often times can be considered a
contributing factor in increase
confusion and falls. Keeping in
mind that as we age, the way our
bodies process medications
changes significantly which can
lead to greater concentrations of
drugs left in the body for longer
periods of time.
With all of this information
how does one prevent this from
happening? The first
recommendation would be to
select one provider to oversee
medication regimens. Be sure that
all physicians are aware of
changes that have been made by
others and always keep a complete
updated list of medications. Insist
that at each doctor’s visit that
medications are reviewed for
accuracy and always remember to
include over the counter
medications along with all
vitamins and supplements as well.
Ask your physician if all current
medications are necessary if
possible to eliminate those that
are not. Always remember to clear
the medicine cabinet of
discontinued and expired
medications and of course follow
the physicians’ orders carefully.
Simply put by keeping medication
routines simple and being aware
of which medications could be
harmful to our seniors,
medications can be used to
improve the quality of life of our
seniors without bringing
unnecessary harm.
Out &
About
TRANSPORTATION
FRIENDLY REMINDER!
Our concierge is always
happy to assist you with your
transportation needs. PLEASE
GIVE AT LEAST A 24-HOUR
NOTICE. It helps with the
planning of the driver’s
schedule. Thank you.
DOCTORS’ APPOINTMENTS:
Please make all
appointments on Monday,
Wednesday or Friday before
2:30 p.m. SHOULD ANY OF
YOUR APPOINTMENTS BE
CANCELLED, PLEASE
KINDLY INFORM THE
CONCIERGE STAFF.
SHOPPING DAYS
Weekends at 1:30 p.m.
Walgreens and Kroger
Mondays at 12:30 p.m.
Thrift Store
1st Wednesday at 9:45 a.m.
MYSTERY DRIVES
Every Saturday
TEMPLE TRANSPORTATION
Available every Friday and
Sunday.
CHURCH
TRANSPORTATION
Available every Sunday.
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April 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
GR Great Room
Town Hall
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Bistro
Center for Learning
MBA
Marketplace
Outing
Josephine's Kitchen
Saturday
April Fools’ Day
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 CL Blackjack
10:30 B April in History
12:30 AL Mystery Drive
2:00 TH Movie Matinee
6:30 TH Bingo
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
10:30 B Boomer Bonus Day
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger
2:00 CL Dan the History Man
4:00 B Happy Hour
6:30 B College Basketball
Championship Game
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
1:30 Kroger Outing
2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist
3:00 TH Sunday Movie
6:30 TH Bingo
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:30 TH First Evangelical
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:45 Lunch Bunch-Cracker Barrel
1:15 CL Communion
3:00 TH Bingo
6 World Health Day
5 Masters Tournament Begins
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:30 TH Devotional with Becky
10:00 TH Exercise- Strength
10:00 TH Exercise- Yoga
9:45 Shopping- Thrift Store
10:30 B Events of the 19th
10:30 GR Music with Miriam
10:00 TH Exercise- Balance
Century
2:00 P Green Thumb Club
1:00 CL Marketplace
2:00 B 100th Anniversary of
4:00 B Happy Hour- National
1:45 CL Free Facials
America Entering WWI
Beer Day
3:00 JK Wine and Cheese: Steve
3:00 TH Bingo
4:15 TH Shabbat with David
Johnston
6:30 TH Comedy Hour
6:30 TH Bingo
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9:00
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
9:30 TH First Evangelical
10:30
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
1:30 Kroger Outing
10:30 CL Glass Fusing
1:00
2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger 12:00 Shelby Farms Bus Tour
1:45
3:00 TH Sunday Movie
3:00 B Happy Hour &
1:15 CL Communion
2:00
6:30 TH Bingo
entertainment: Bobby
3:00 TH Bingo
3:00
Lawson
Easter
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
1:30 Kroger Outing
2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist
3:00 TH Sunday Movie
6:30 TH Bingo
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
10:30 B Discuss and Recall
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger
2:00 B Black Jack * Win Market
Place Bucks
4:00 B Happy Hour
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
1:30 Kroger Outing
2:00 TH Germantown UMC Service
6:30 TH Bingo
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
1:30 Kroger Outing
2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist
6:30 TH Bingo
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:30 TH First Evangelical
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
11:30 Red Hat Luncheon with a special
guest
1:15 CL Communion
2:00 B Biography: General Douglas
McArthur
3:00 TH Bingo
25
Trivia: Mental Floss
Exercise- Balance
Biography- Helen Keller
Marketplace
Brain Works
Healthy Living with katie
Wine and Cheese: Dr.
Sueing
9:00
10:00
10:30
1:30
Trivia: Mental Floss
Exercise- Strength
Scrabble
Germantown Library
Guest Speaker
3:00 TH Bingo
6:30 TH Comedy Hour
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
9:30 TH First Evangelical
10:00 TH Exercise- Balance
10:00 TH Exercise- Strength
10:30 B Biography: Willie Nelson 10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 B Group Crossword Puzzle 10:30 B Good Morning News
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger 10:30 Lunch Bunch-Wang’s
1:00 CL Marketplace
2:00 GR Bean Bag Toss
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2:00 B Holocaust Remembrance 1:15 CL Communion
1:45 B Brain Works
3:00 TH Bingo
Day
2:00 TH Resident Council Meeting 3:00 JK Wine and Cheese: Daniel 6:30 TH Comedy Hour
4:00 B Happy Hour
3:00 TH Bingo
Lund
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 CL Blackjack
12:30 AL Mystery Drive
2:00 TH Movie Matinee
6:30 TH Bingo
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Exercise- Yoga
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 GR Music with Miriam
10:30 CL Blackjack
2:00 CL Easter Arts and Crafts
12:30 AL Mystery Drive
4:00 B Happy Hour
2:00 TH Movie Matinee
6:30 TH Bingo
6:30 TH Bingo
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Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
Devotional with Becky
10:00 TH Exercise- Strength
Exercise- Balance
10:30 B The Farmers Almanac
Marketplace
2:00 GR Bean Bag Toss
Brain Works
3:00 TH Bingo
Wine and Cheese: Driving 6:30 TH Comedy Hour
Sideways
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Trivia: Mental Floss
Exercise- Yoga
Music with Miriam
15 Famous Assassinations
throughout History
4:00 B Happy Hour
6:30 TH Bingo
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 B Biography: Jack Nicholson
12:30 AL Mystery Drive
2:00 TH Movie Matinee
3:00 GR Music with Paul
6:30 TH Bingo
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
Exercise- Yoga
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
Music with Miriam
10:30 CL Blackjack
April Birthday Luncheon! 12:30 AL Mystery Drive
Arbor Day
2:00 TH Movie Matinee
Happy Hour
6:30 TH Bingo
Bingo
S.S. Belmont Love
Boat Party
It was a special night that our
residents celebrated Belmont’s
17th anniversary! Our residents
climbed aboard the S.S. Belmont
and had a great time partying,
dancing and singing along to
Rudy Martin, and dined on a top
of the line buffet that Chef
Vinny prepared!
F LOW E R O F T H E M O N T H | A P R I L
Daisy
Loyal love
and purity
All About Easter
Capt. Stephanie and her crew!
Grace in the captains hat!
Easter, one of the most
important holidays in
Christianity, celebrates the central
event of the Christian faith: the
resurrection of Jesus Christ after
his crucifixion. This event is
significant to Christians because,
through his death and
resurrection, Jesus suffered for the
sins of the world, yet was able to
overcome death.
Easter is observed on the first
Sunday after the full moon that
occurs on or after the vernal
equinox (the first day of spring).
According to the Bible, the events
of the crucifixion and resurrection
occurred during the Jewish
Passover, a springtime celebration.
Easter is preceded by Lent, a
40-day period of fasting and
repentance that begins on Ash
Wednesday. The Sunday before
Easter is Palm Sunday, the day
that Jesus arrived in Jerusalem.
The week before Easter is called
Holy Week.
During Holy Week, Christians
observe Maundy Thursday, when
the Last Supper with Jesus and his
disciples took place; and Good
Friday, the day of the crucifixion.
The resurrection is then celebrated
on Easter Sunday.
Children often participate in
Easter egg hunts and look forward
to visits from the Easter Bunny,
who is said to deliver candy and
eggs during the night. Eggs and
rabbits were once used as fertility
symbols during ancient
springtime festivals, but now
represent new life when associated
with the Easter holiday.
COF and
NEIGHBORHOOD
DISCOVERIES
“IT ISN’T EASY BEING
GREEN”...KERMIT THE FROG
With only his talent, banjo, and
a song in his heart, Kermit the
Frog made his first stop in
Washington, D.C. where he
starred in a local television show,
which earned him his first Emmy
Award.
He has guest-hosted The Tonight
Show, met the Queen of England,
been a special correspondent on
Nightline and filled in for Larry
King on CNN. Appeared in Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade and
served as the Grand Marshall in
the Tournament of Roses Parade
(1996).
In 1956, he debuted on Steve
Allen’s Tonight Show. This led to
many more TV appearances and
specials, and then in 1969,
Kermit, and his Muppet friends,
joined the cast of a new show
called Sesame Street which
catapulted is stardom in more
than 100 countries.
On his 50th birthday, the U. S.
Post Office released a set of
stamps with photos of Kermit and
the Muppets.
Kermit added the title of author
with the publication of One Frog
Can Make A Difference: Kermit’s
Guide to Life in the 90’s (1993) as
well as a memoir/self-help book
called Before You Leap: A Frog’s Eye
View of Life’s Greatest Lessons
(2006).
Successful music endeavors
include Kermit Unpigged (1994),
where Kermit sang duets with
such recording artists as Vince
Gill, Linda Ronstadt and Don
Henley, Grammy Award-winning
A Green and Red Christmas (2006)
and The Muppets. He has also
worked with Lady Gaga, Ed
Sheeran, Jimmy Fallon and Josh
Groban.
Academic achievements include
Kermit’s address to the students at
Oxford University and an
honorary degree from Long Island
University in 1996, making him
Dr. Kermit the Frog.
Kermit appeared on Good
Morning America, Jimmy Fallon,
Saturday Night Live, The Colbert
Report, WWE Raw, The Voice, The
Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Queen
Latifah Show, Entertainment
Tonight, The View, The Bachelorette,
Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dancing with
the Stars,
In 2002 he was awarded with
his own star on The Hollywood
Walk of Fame.
Health
News
DR. SHAINBERG
-PODIATRIST
On-site visits 1st Wed. of
every month. Dr. Shainberg’s
fee is $40 (cash or check) at
time of service. Please turn in
your payment to Linda Bello,
DRCS.
INTERNAL MEDICINE OF
THE MIDSOUTH
Dr. Randy Villanueva will
be here every Thursday.
-Wellness Center
(2nd floor)
Appointments and
questions, please see Linda
Bello, DRCS.
To Your Health:
Whatever Works
Experts often advise limiting
screen time before bed in order
to fall asleep more quickly.
However, some people find it
much easier to doze off with the
TV on, and that’s OK. If you find
watching TV helps clear your
mind so you can relax, then go
ahead. Put the TV on a timer so
it turns off after you’re asleep
and it won’t disrupt your rest
later in the night.
Belmont Village Scene
Is that Robert Abbay?!
Don & Janwana on Fat Tuesday
The Love Boat party!
Fat Tuesday fun with Sandra & Betty!
Stephanie & Janwana at our Love
Boat party.
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What a buffet line at the Love Boat
party!