CSC Chronicle
CSC Team Members
CEO
John Kinner
Medical Director
Dr. Arvind Wadhwa
Executive Director
Virginia McAuliffe
Primary Care
Dr. Alberta Micale
Dr. Robert Moore
Patricia Treverton, NP
Executive Assistant
Reception
Alicia Estell
Day Center Aides
Bonnie Brown
MaryAnn Wise
Pam Wynes
Marissa Schuster
Clinic Staff
Jeanette Stone, RN
Mary Ohanessian, RN
Colleen Robbins, CMA
Therapy
Dave Bluett, PT
Lauren Martin, OTR/L
Ashlie Marcyan, SLP/CCC
Volunteers
Brenda Archie
Chauncey Young
Home Care
Coordinator
Kathy Henwood, RN
Health Care
Coordinator
Heidi Burns, RN
Janelle Atkinson, RN
Social Workers
Kelly Carr, MSW
Peter R. Firestone,
LMSW
Dietary Staff
Monica Kirsch, RD
Dorothy Gallagher
Recreation
Julie O’Connor, MS LCAT
Marketing and
Enrollment
Michelle Suitor
Melissa McCraithMastantuono
April
1302 Main Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 285-8248
2015
Message from the Executive Director, Virginia McAuliffe
Quality
Pat Jones, RN
Medical Records
Kim Williamson
Claims
Sandra Steffenhagen
Fun Facts
Flower-
We all gladly bid farewell to a record-breaking cold winter and replace our heavy parkas with
lighter jackets. With spring finally here, we appreciate having a break from seemingly endless
shoveling, brushing off vehicles and wading through snow and sludge. Our staff appreciate
the less stressful commutes to work and our participants and families welcome less
treacherous trips to our Day Center.
Daisy
Transportation
Geralyn Blose
Cosmetologist
Debbie Eshenour
Entertainment:
Thursday, 4/9 at 11:00 Piano Man
Friday, 4/10 at 1:00 Dale Campbell
Wednesday, 4/15 at 1:00 VIVA Niagara
Friday, 4/24 at 12:30 Lyle Stang
Thursday, 4/30 at 1:00 Tom Bender
Events:
Wednesday, 4/1 Walmart Outing
Thursday, 4/2 Crazy Sock Day
Monday, 4/13; Thursday 4/23; Tuesday 4/28 at 1:00 Chair Yoga
Tuesday, 4/14 Ladies’ Lunch
Wednesday, 4/15 at 11:30 Exercising with Arthritis with Lauren
Friday, 4/17 Glenn Miller outing to BPO/ at 1:30 Silver Sneakers
Wednesday, 4/22 11:30 Traveling with Glenn
Wednesday, 4/29 ROMEO Outing to Hoover’s
BirthstoneDiamond
Inspirational
Quote:
“April
prepares her
green traffic
light and the
world thinks
Go.”
Our Day Center activities calendar is, as always, packed full of activities and we look forward
to a fun and eventful April.
There is one event I'd like to draw specific attention to: Tuesday, April 7 we are kicking off
our month-long Respect campaign to draw awareness to this very important issue. As you
know, emotional health is part of the CSC care model and is valued as much as medical care.
Many of our participants attend the Center and we go to great lengths to ensure they, and
individuals in their care circle, are happy, comfortable and safe. It is very important to us that
our participants always enjoy themselves in the Center and all experiences with CSC staff and
our program. Our Respect campaign will reiterate the importance of treating each other with
kindness....always. I am reminded of a great quote we should all strive to incorporate into our
daily lives:
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle." Plato
Thank you and please join me in welcoming spring and the renewal it offers to us all.
Sincerely,
-Christopher
Morley
Virginia
CAREGIVER CORNER
Employee of the Month
Foot care if you have diabetes:
 Check your feet every day and watch for any cuts,
sores, red spots, swelling, and infected toenails.
 Report sores, blisters, breaks in the skin, infections, or
buildup of calluses to a podiatrist or physician.
 Never walk barefoot.
 Have your feet checked at every doctor visit.
 Take your shoes and socks off when you go into the
examining room. This will remind the doctor to
check your feet.
Meet&Greet
New Faces:
*Tanya B.
*Betty C.
*Rita C.
In Memory:
*Shirley O.
Foot care is very important for people with diabetes. High
blood glucose levels and a reduced blood supply to the
limbs cause nerve damage that reduces feeling in the feet.
Someone with nerve damage may not feel a pebble inside
his or her sock that is causing a sore. Or a blister caused by
poorly fitting shoes may go unnoticed. Foot injuries such as
these can cause ulcers, which may, if not cared for,
ultimately lead to the need for amputation.
CONGRATULATIONS
MICHELLE!!!
CSC April Birthdays
Participants
1
Elbert L.
6
Sr. Owen D.
7
Pam S.
11
Aline C.
12
Pat W.
15
Glenn T.
17
Harry D.
21
Sheila R.
23
Elenor B.
Staff
2
Kelly C.
3
Monica K.
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CSC Would like to Thank:
BINGO Prize donators: Patty T., Lois K., Alicia E., Helen M.,
Fay P., Amber C., Nancy H., Gloria M., Ruth D., Monica K.,
Anne S., Kelly C., Janet S.,
BASKET AUCTION DONATIONS: Helen M., Amber C.,
Alicia E., Fay P., Irene P., Kelly C., Janet S.
CRAFT Donations: Fay P., Lena G., Melisa G., Janet S.
St. John De LaSalle Rosary Altar Society for the generous
monetary donation!
CSC
Wish List:
*MANY
THANKS TO
OUR
VENDORS
AND THEIR
GENOROUS
DONATIONS
TOWARDS
ACTIVITIES!
*YARN,
Buttons, and
any craft items
*Monetary
donations for
PACE Provides
Fund (program
that offers
emergency
assistance to
participants in
need) and
Memorial
donations in
honor of a loved
one’s name.
*BINGO and
event prizes
are greatly
appreciated.
Council for Older Adults in Niagara County
2015 Amateur Art Exhibit
June 24 – July 6, 2015
The artwork will be displayed at the
Picture
painted by
James Pyra
New York State Power Authority’s Power Vista
overlooking our wonderful international border
and waterway. The 2015 Amateur Art Exhibit can
be seen by the public 7 days a week from 9 a.m.
The Council for Older Adults of
Niagara County is calling all amateur artists!
We want to display your artwork! The exhibit
to 5 p.m. A small reception will be provided for
the participants, their families and friends on July
7 from 2-3 p.m.
Framed or suitably mounted pieces are
is held each year at the New York State Power
Vista. This year the exhibit will be displayed
June 24 through July 6, 2015.
preferred, but not required, as long as the artwork
is able to be displayed.
Please complete the bottom portion of
The Amateur Art Exhibit includes
original artwork in oil, watercolor, sketches,
needlework, photography, pottery, jewelry,
sculpture, woodworking, etc. Each artist must
be at least 55 years old and may submit up to 5
pieces of art.
This is not a competition. There will
be no judges, no prizes and no entry fee. This
exhibit is also not an art sale, although artists
are encouraged to include their name and phone
number with their work if they are interested in
selling it at a future date.
this form and return it to our office at 1302 Main
Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 by June 22,
2015. All artwork and display items, such as
easels, frames, etc., MUST BE LABELED.
Please contact the COA at (716) 285-8224, ext.
215 if you have any questions or would like to
register.
Setup is scheduled for June 24th from 10 a.m.
until noon at the Power Vista. Please plan to
pick up your artwork after the reception on
July 6th at 3p.m.
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Complete Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________ Email Address: __________________________________________
Art Piece to be displayed (include size): ___________________________________________________
(Please make additional copies if needed and include this information for each piece)
Approximate Value: $__________ Signature: ______________________________________________
By signing this release you state that the COA and Power Vista will not be held liable for loss, theft or damage.
April 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
*Activities Subject to Change
Thursday
Friday
2Crazy Sock Day 3
11 Spring Craft
Center
1 Easter Egg Hunt
1:30 Fashion Show
Closed
of Feet
4
Walmart Outing
11 Spring Craft
1 Easter Egg Hunt
2 Balloon Bop
2 BINGO
Good Friday
11
5
6
7 11 RESPECT
8
9
10
Easter Sunday
11 Current Events
1 BINGO
2 Bowling
Campaign
Dress in Green
1:00 Communion
with Sr. Nancy
2 Penny Pitch
11 Name 5
1:00 MOVIE DAY
“50 First Dates”
11 Piano Man
1 Word of Life
Ministries
2 BINGO
11 Trivia
1 Dale Campbell
Entertains
2 BINGO
12
13
14
15 11:30 Lauren 16
11 Live Laugh Love
with Pastor Dan
1 Chair Yoga
2 Broom Hockey
11-2 Ladies’ Lunch
11 Bible Study
1 BINGO
2 Table Games
Presents:
Exercising with
Arthritis
1:00 VIVA Niagara
Entertains
2 BINGO
11 RESPECT
Campaign
1 Surprise Event
2 Penny Pitch
Dress in Green
11 Name 5
1:30 Silver
Sneakers
2 Bowling
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
27
28
29
30
11 Name 5
1 Trinity Baptist
Ministries
2Ring Toss
“Tell a Story Day”
Niagara Catholic
Day of Caring
11 Trivia
1 Chair Yoga
2 BINGO
ROMEO Outing
11 Hangman
1 BINGO
2 Penny Pitch
11 Current Evebts
1:00 Tom Bender
Entertains
2 Table games
11 Trivia
1 Word of Life
Ministries
2 BINGO
11 Word Twist
1:00 Communion
with Sr. Nancy
2 Ring Toss
Saturday
11:30 Traveling
with Glenn
1:00 Communion
with Sr. Nancy
2 Bowling
11 Name 5
1 Chair Yoga
2 Balloon Bop
17 Glenn Miller
11 Current Events
12:30 Lyle Stang
Entertains
1:30 BINGO
CIRCUS
DAY
18
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Dear Participants:
Please remember to give your Complete Senior Care enrollment card to the
physician’s office when you arrive for your appointment. This will remind the
doctor’s office staff to send your claims to Complete Senior Care for payment.
Your enrollment card with us replaces your Medicare and/or your Medicaid
coverage. Giving the office staff only your Complete Senior Care card will help
avoid any billing confusion.
If you do receive any statements from doctors or hospitals for services you
received please forward the statement to me as soon as possible. I will work
directly with the doctor or hospital to resolve the billing problem. Many of the
physicians you see are already participating with us and are familiar with billing
Complete Senior Care, but occasionally a visit outside our network is
necessary. This is the time when it is important to present only your enrollment
card.
I would be more than happy to answer any billing questions for you or the
doctor’s office. I can be reached at (716) 285-8248 ext. 121. It is my pleasure to
be of assistance!
Sandy Steffenhagen =)
Your Medical Claims Analyst
Save the Date
Monday, April 27, 2015
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Variety is the Spice of Life!
Council for Older Adults in Niagara County, Inc.
Annual Spring Conference, Luncheon and Resource Fair
$25 per person
Antonio’s Banquet & Conference Center
(Quality Inn)
7708 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Sponsored by Elderwood
We start the day off with registration at 8:30 a.m. along with a continental breakfast and
Resource Fair. The conference kickoff is at 9 a.m. with the workshops scheduled for 9:30, 10:30
and 11:30 a.m. Lunch is at 12:30. Each participant will be able to attend three of the six
workshops and visit a variety of vendors at the Resource Fair throughout the event. Each
participant will automatically be entered to win the door prize gift card at no additional cost. You
must be present to win. All of this is included in the price of $25 per person.
Registration information will be available soon. If you have any questions please contact Dot
Swift, (716) 285-8224, ext. 215.