Around the Bend at Willowbend
Willowbend at Marion Newsletter
October
2014
Happy
Halloween
from the
Willowbend
Staff!
(870) 739-3268
Here Comes the Bride…
We’ve been honored to have two residents recently find
love at Willowbend at Marion Nursing and Rehabilitation. It
was a joyful day as residents, Mr. Bowien and Ms. Kilp, joined
their lives together during a beautiful wedding ceremony in
Willowbend’s courtyard.
The magical occasion
was shared with friends
and family. Following
the ceremony, the
happy couple was
serenaded by “Elvis”
and refreshments were
shared with everyone,
including staff and
residents. We wish the
best of luck to the
happy newlyweds!
Alzheimer’s Walk
Success!
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End
Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event
to raise awareness and funds for
Alzheimer's care, support, and
research. Held annually in more than
600 communities nationwide and 9
locations in our region, this inspiring
event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to
reclaim the future for millions.
We are proud to report that Willowbend Nursing and
Rehabilitation was a major contributor and supporter
of the local Walk held last month in Jonesboro. A
HUGE thank you goes out to all of our staff and
residents who made it such a success!
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Around the Bend at Willowbend
Resident
of the Month
M s. V .
Thomas
Happy October Birthdays!
Residents:
D. Smith
10/10
D. White
10/12
M. Boyd
10/13
T. Houston
10/17
P. Hudson
10/27
Employees:
Denishia White
10/05
Crystal Jackson
10/07
Shannon Jackson 10/12
Amanda Derrick
10/19
Raquel Martinez
10/25
Coateary Lott
10/26
Pamela Morris
10/30
Employee
of the Month
Ruby
Ezell
Keeping Fit With
ElderFit
During October, residents and staff will get
moving and grooving to exercise videos
created and directed by other nursing
facilities of our parent company, Elder
Outreach. The four exercise videos to look
forward to this month are:
Chair Funk with Encore
of Crowley
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler
with Southwind Healthcare and
Rehabilitation
Rockin’ Roll to the Oldies with
Malvern Nursing and
Rehabilitation
Pelican Pointe’s Sweatin’ to the
Oldies
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Around the Bend at Willowbend
Halloween Holiday Trivia
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Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is associated with the Fall harvest
and black is associated with darkness and death.
Jack o’ Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to
keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
Pumpkins also come in white, blue and green. Great for
unique monster carvings!
Halloween was brought to North America by immigrants
from Europe who would celebrate the harvest around a
bonfire, share ghost stories, sing, dance and tell
fortunes.
Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in
America.
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Halloween candy sales
average about 2 billion
dollars annually in the
United States.
Chocolate candy bars top
the list as the most
popular candy for trick-ortreaters with Snickers #1.
Halloween is the 2nd most
commercially successful
holiday, with Christmas
being the first.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enable our
residents to live life to its
fullest, regardless of age or
health, with compassion,
understanding, respect,
dignity, and caring support.
About Us –
Willowbend at Marion is conveniently located in the fast growing suburban
community of Marion, Arkansas. Just two miles from West Memphis at I-55
and US Highway 64, and 14 miles from Memphis, we serve all of Crittendon
County as well as Wynne, Forrest City, and the Metro Memphis, Tennessee
area. Our newly renovated and refurnished home offers a safe, country-like
setting that is both peaceful and inviting. We have a delightful home-style
atmosphere with a pleasant and caring staff that treats all our residents like
family. We love what we do and we have fun doing it.
Administrative Staff:
Administrator
Director of Nursing
Business Office Manager
Asst. Director of Nursing
Medicare Coordinator
Medicaid Coordinator
Human Resources
Marketing/Community Outreach
Dietary Manager
Housekeeping/Laundry
Medical Records
CNA Supervisor
Social Services Director
Treatment Nurse
Willowbend at
Marion
101 Brougham Ave.
Marion, AR 72364
PHONE:
(870) 739-3268
FAX:
(870) 739-4669
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.willowbendatmarion.org
Jennifer Maddox
Betty Beene
Rita Payne
Misty Green
Amanda Derrick
Terra Boykin
Donna Beard
Kay Kay Davis
Betty Thornton
Vicky Thornton
LaTonya Haley Trotter
Ann Bettis
Brandy Styles
Sheri Hill
REMINDERS …
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101 Brougham Avenue
Marion, AR 72364
Please bring any mail that you receive for the DHS office to the business office as soon as
possible.
Please label your loved ones’ clothing and items, even if you do their laundry.
Bring zip lock bags or sealed containers for food storage.
Help keep your loved one’s closet neat by cleaning it out seasonally.
Please put any items brought to the facility for your loved one on the inventory sheet in their
chart.