December, 2016
Thank You, Henrietta!
Recognizing Sunset Employees During
Part of the Sunset family since 1976, Henrietta Williams
celebrated 40
years of service
with Sunset
Communities in
November.
Henrietta works
in laundry at
Sunset House.
To commemoArnell Mitchell, Vicky Bartlett and Judy Bishop Pierce
present Henrietta Williams (center) with a plaque.
rate her service, Henrietta was presented with a plaque and the Laundry room was re-named in her honor. We are so thankful
for employees like Henrietta and her commitment to Sunset. Congratulations, Henrietta!
Decorations
Thank you for your cooperation.
Clothing
Just a reminder, if you are giving clothes to your family
member as a holiday or birthday gift or changing out clothing for the season, please make sure they are labelled. If you
have any questions or need help, please see the front desk
at Sunset House or Sunset Village.
THE WOODLANDS
SUNSET VILLAGE
Throughout the holiday season, many residents and families
ask how they can honor our Sunset associates who work
daily to lovingly provide care and services to the residents
living in our communities. We would recommend the following – a donation to the Sunset Employee Appreciation
fund naming the household or neighborhood associates or
teams you would like to honor. Questions may be directed
to Judy Bishop or Christine Blackmore.
GivingTuesday™ is a national day of giving at the start of
the holiday season that celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations.
This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 29, 2016.
Please check with our Environmental Services team at each
Community to make sure your holiday decorations are safe.
We are restricted on the use of extension cords and “live”
trees and wreaths.
SUNSET HOUSE
the Holiday Season
Once again, the Toledo Community Foundation and The
Blade have partnered to support local nonprofits in this
effort by promoting the program and encouraging donations through a matching grant opportunity.
We kindly ask that you consider a donation to one of Sunset Communities special funds (Life Enrichment, Pet, Artist
and Residents or Resident Assistance Fund) on Giving Tuesday, allowing us the opportunity to have your gift go twice
as far.
For additional details on Giving Tuesday NWO please visit :
www.toledocf.org.
Thank you for your consideration.
ASHANTI HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
FIELDSTONE VILLAS at Sunset Village
December, 2016
The Update
News you can use….
Open Enrollment
Don’t forget open enrollment which runs from 10/15/2016
thru 12/7/2016, for individuals living in the community
(which includes assisted living) may change their Part D prescription plans or Part C Medicare Advantage plans.
If you need assistance please contact Janet Martin at Sunset
House or Marci Whipple at Sunset Village. Both are OSHIPP
Volunteers and have additional training in understanding
insurance products.
Medicare Co-insurance and
Deductibles Announced for 2017
Recently, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
announced the 2017 premiums for the Medicare inpatient
hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient hospital services, and (Part B) programs. Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home
health services, durable medical equipment, and other
items.

The Part A co-insurance amount for 2017 for days 21-100
will be $164.50 a day, up from $161.00 per day in 2016.

The Part B deductible for calendar year 2017 increases to
$183.00 per year, from $166.00 per year.

For most enrolled in Medicare Part B, the premium will
increase to $134.00.

Coinsurance for Part B will remain at 20% of the allowed
charges.
For more information on 2017 Medicare Parts A and B premiums and deductibles please visit:
www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection
The Update
Beginning in January, The Update will be available electronically. To receive your copy by email, please send your
email address to [email protected].
Copies are also available on our website:
www.sunset-communities.org.
If you prefer to receive a paper copy, we’ll continue to
have some printed copies, please let us know if you’d like
to receive one.
Holiday Home Shopping Day
Sunset Village is hosting “Holiday Home Shopping Day” on
Friday, December 2 from 10:00 am—3:00 pm. Many vendors will be have crafts available for purchase. Raffle tickets
for prizes donated by our vendors will be available for purchase and all proceed benefit our Life Enrichment fund.
Lunch (Coney dog, chips, cookie and drink ) is available for
$3.00 is available and is sponsored by Ashanti Hospice.
Holiday Open House
Sunset Village’s annual Holiday Open House is scheduled
for Sunday, December 11 from 2:00—4:00 pm. Please join
us as we celebrate the holiday season with our residents,
their family and friends and staff.
Bingo with The Walleyes
Sunset Village residents had some special guests join them
for a few rounds of BINGO in November. A big thank you
to Toledo Walleye players, Alden Hirschfeld, AJ Jenks and
Dane Walters, who took time out of their busy schedules to
stop by!
December, 2016
The Update
Christmas Holiday Meal
Sunset House Resident’s family and friends are invited to join
their loved one for a Christmas Holiday Meal on Sunday,
December 25, 2016, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Please make reservations at the Sunset House front desk by
Sunday December 18, 2016.
The meal will include: Glazed Ham and Prime Rib, baked
sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll,
sweet potato pie and assorted beverages.
The cost of the meal is $14.00 per person and can be paid by
cash or charged to the residents account at the time of the
reservation. Residents with guests will dine in the community room.
Holiday Open House
The Woodlands Lights up the Night to
Celebrate All Souls Day
The Woodlands celebrated All
Souls Day by
"lighting up
the night"
with a lantern
launch. The
Woodlands staff preparing the lanterns for release.
paper lanterns were
generously donated by Uncle Sam's Fireworks, and the Soss
Family.
Sunset House’s annual Holiday Open House is scheduled
for Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Join us for this special event which includes entertainment
by harpist, Susan Hedler, the Sweet Harmony Chorus, and
David Putano, who will sing Christmas songs and play guitar.
We’ll be serving appetizers and desserts. You’ll be able to
decorate a cookie, and there’ll be a special craft for the kids!
And since everyone has been especially good this year, a
special guest from the North Pole (Santa) will be stopping by
to pose for photos!
Lanterns light up the Autumn sky.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Residents and staff of The Woodlands dedicated the released lantern's to loved ones who’ve gone before us.
It was a beautiful and heartwarming tribute!
Appreciation Party Held!
Additional Holiday Events
We’ll continue to celebrate the season with the following
activities including a Christmas Cookie Bake-Off on December
21. Staff, Residents and Families are encouraged to participate!! See Miriam for additional details.
Ring in the New Year’s with a Social Hour on December 31
at 2:30 pm.
On October 19th The Woodlands held an Appreciation Party
for residents and their family and friends.
Everyone was invited and welcome to dress up in their best
Halloween attire. The costumes were voted on and prizes
were awarded!
In addition we served hors d‘oeuvres and
drinks along with a lot of spooky fun for a
frightening good time!
December, 2016
The Update
Fieldstone Villas Residents are Moved In!
Most Fieldstone Villa residents have moved in and some
gathered for lunch on National Sandwich Day in the Villa
Office! Chef Chris from the Woodlands prepared delicious
vegetable soup and croissant club sandwiches. And for dessert, everyone enjoyed cookies baked by one of their villa
neighbors. It was a good time and just the beginning of
many fun times ahead for these new neighbors and friends!
Eight Tips to Help Someone
Grieving During the Holidays
For many people, the holiday season is a special
time of year marked by celebrations and gatherings
with family and friends. For those struggling with
the death of a loved one, it may be a difficult time
with painful reminders that emphasize their sense
of loss.
Friends and family members of those affected by a
loss are unsure how to act or what to say to support their grieving loved one during the holidays.
Hospice professionals, who are experienced at helping people deal with grief and loss, offer some suggestions:
Be supportive of the way the person chooses to
handle the holidays. Some may wish to follow traditions; others may choose to avoid customs of the
past and do something new. It ’s okay to do things
differently.
Fieldstone Villa-gers gather to celebrate Sandwich Day, 2016!
Carefree living is an integral part of the Fieldstone Villas, our
Life Plan Community. If you would like more information
about the Villas, please contact Felice at 419-386-2686.
The Villa Office is now open and is located at 5877 Stonelily
Lane.
To Contact Us:
Sunset House……………….………….……...… ..…419-536-4645
The Woodlands……………………….……….…. .. .419-724-1220
Ashanti Hospice & Palliative Care………… ... 419-724-1047
Sunset Village …………….……………….…….….419-724-1200
Fieldstone Villas…………….………………..……….419-386-2686
www.sunset-communities.org
Sunset Retirement Communities
Offer to help the person with decorating or holiday
baking. Both tasks can be overwhelming for someone who is grieving.
Help with holiday shopping. Share catalogs or
online shopping sites that may be helpful.
Invite the person to join you or your family during
the holidays. Ask them to join you for a religious
service or at a holiday meal where they are a guest.
Consider volunteering. Doing something for someone else, such as helping at a soup kitchen or working with children, may help your loved one feel better about the holidays.
Never tell someone that he or she should be “over
it.” Instead, give the person hope that, eventually,
he or she will enjoy the holidays again.
Listen. Active listening from friends and family is
an important step to helping some cope with grief
and heal.
Remind the person you are thinking of him or her
and the loved one who died. Cards, phone calls and
visits are great ways to stay in touch.
Tips courtesy of the NHPCO website www.nhpco.org
Amy Moore RN, CHPN
Ashanti Hospice & Palliative Care