The Normandy Times
April 2017
Editor-in-Chief/Layout Design, Lori Lancaster
April 1 April Fool’s Day
April 8 Volunteer Luncheon
April 14 Good Friday
April 16 Easter
April 17 Easter Monday
April 22 Earth Day
RESIDENT OF THE MONTH
Roxy Drew
Mom met my father, Norman, in
(Submitted by her son, Tim)
1941 while on a train headed to New York.
She was working as a Refreshment girl on
the train, Dad was on leave from the
Marines.
They dated several times and
decided to get married as ‘a lot of’ people
did in those days. They were married for 55
years. They did some traveling to Cancun
and Florida. Mom was a homebody, though
Roxy Drew (aka Foxy Roxy) was born and
raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio on October 15,
her hobby was going antiquing. She liked to
collect Art Deco glass and books.
1921. There she went to the local schools and
graduated in June 1940. She was in the Drama
club and on the Swim team. As a child she always
had pets and brought home stray cats, dogs, rabbit
and birds. As a teenager she had a horse on her
Grandfather’s farm in Chesterland named Smokey.
She wanted to become a vet, but instead chose a
career
at
the
Cuyahoga
County
Welfare
Department as an Intake secretary. She worked
there from 1950 to her retirement in 1980. It’s hard
to believe that she has been retired almost as long as
I (her son) have been working.
She
and
Dad
were
on
the
Cleveland Police Memorial Society Board
from the late 80’s to 1999 when Mom
retired from that position. Mom had quite a
sweet tooth. Almost every night she would
have a small bowl of Neapolitan ice cream
and a small slice of brownie.
Cortez Harris, Housekeeping
Cortez is very efficient in his work, very
pleasant,
co-operative,
cleans
very
thorough, and very respectful of our
residents. He is always respectful of
staff and family members. He helps staff
whenever we need him and we want him to
know he is appreciated.
Kathy Hale, PM Dietary Supervisor
Thank you for a delicious dinner. You
are the kitchen Supervisor Supreme.
Lea Patton, Dietary Aide
Thank you for following through on my
Robin Nelson, LPN
Very efficient, always willing to help
staff. She is a hard worker and a great
team member in Arthur’s Place. She so
deserves a pat on the back. Thanks
Robin as a great team member.
Michelle does an excellent job, all
for
residents
she
does
ASAP. We all really appreciate your
help for any concerns about our
residents. She works very thoroughly
with our residents.
Adam Conrad, Assistant Cook
Thank you for your assistance with
dinner tonight. You provided what I like
and needed.
Saved Normandy
expense of items which would not be
eaten.
as requested. Will eat extra strawberries
later tonight.
Tyron Stephenson, Dietary Aide
Thank you for locating squash. It was
added to my dinner Wednesday night
Michelle Sieminski, OT
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dinner request. Received food exactly
resulting in a tasty, nutritious vegetable.
Michael Pachniuk, STNA
He is very efficient and does extra work
to help male residents shave and shower.
Never too busy even though they are not
on his assignments. He floats to another
hall whenever and wherever we need help.
Always does a very thorough job and he
is much appreciated.
Dawn Pastron, LPN
Dawn is a very thorough, efficient and
pleasant nurse. All admissions are taken
care of in a very nice way.
UPDATE
OUR NEW ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
THE NORMANDY CAMPUS
A very mild winter season in
northeast Ohio has allowed construction
of the new assisted living facility to move
along at a nice pace. The grading of the
property is complete and now
underground utilities and the foundation
work is being completed. This facility
has been thoughtfully designed and well
planned, featuring 80 spacious studios
and single bedroom units that will also
include Memory Care. It looks like 2018
will be a summer to remember at the
Normandy!
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Residents’
April Birthdays
Ray Fizer
Ann Stuart
Angie Russo
Margaret Hauberg
Laura Januzzi
Anna Grafton
Mariann Palvagasi
Jane Bechtel
Genevieve Kocab
Juanita Hisey
Barbara MacCartney
Alexander Jarosi
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8 Regrets You Don't Want to Have in Your 60s
Everyone has regrets in life, even those who are happy and successful. The regrets we have are the
things we have learned along the journey. They don't have to be all-consuming regrets, and there
are things that you can do before you are 60 to ensure you mitigate, or eliminate, some of them.
Here are eight of the most common regrets felt by people in their 60s.
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Not Traveling Enough
There will come a time when you are not able to travel everywhere you want to.
When you do travel, you will not be able to do everything you want to. Then,
eventually, there will come a time when you won't be able to travel at all. When
this time comes, most people regret not having traveled more when they could.
Even those who travel a lot always have somewhere on their list of places they
would like to visit but didn’t quite make it to. The answer is simple – travel as much
as you can when you are able.
Holding On To Grudges
Usually, people realize that holding a grudge is a fruitless pursuit when it is too late, i.e.
when they are older, or when the person the grudge is against has died. Holding a grudge
typically only affects the person with the grudge, and can actually have a negative
impact on your physical health. It can mean you miss out on experiencing and enjoying life
with friends or family members of the person you have a grudge against, and it can be
energy-sapping. To deal with it, you don't have to accept the other person's position. In
some cases, you don't even have to speak to them. It is more about saying to yourself
that you are over it.
Losing Touch With Friends
Life is busy, and all of us go through changes. We leave school and college, change
jobs and move homes. Everyone around us, from family and friends to work colleagues,
does the same things, which means there is a constant flux of people coming into and
leaving our lives. Some of those people become friends, but friendship doesn't
offer immunity against lives drifting apart. Sometimes that is unavoidable, and it is a
source of regret for many people once they reach their 60s. In the modern age this might
become less of an issue as technology makes it easier to stay in touch wherever you are,
so long as there is sufficient motivation.
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Not Nurturing An Earlier Passion Or Interest
Everyone has passions or interests as they go through life, particularly when they
are younger. This could be anything from playing music to taking part in a sport or pursuing
a hobby. The demands of work and family often mean those passions and interests are left
behind, which many people regret when they get to retirement age. One of the reasons for
this is that they now have time to indulge the passion or interest, but are out of the habit
of it. It is never too late to get back involved again, though.
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Not Making New Friends
As already mentioned in a previous point, life has a way of causing people to drift apart.
This means you lose touch with friends, but even when you do stay in
touch, distance might
prevent
the
relationship
from
being
truly
close.
It is
therefore important to continue making new friends as you go through life. Many people
think as they get older that it is too late to make new friends, though. This can lead
to isolation and loneliness, particularly when a spouse, family members, or other friends
die. It is never too late to start making new friends.
Spending Too Long In A Failed Relationship
People spend too long with the wrong partner for a variety of reasons. One of the most
common is children, i.e. they want their children to grow up in as stable an environment
as possible. As a result, they put up with an unhappy marriage to protect their children
from the pain and disruption that divorce brings. Another reason for staying in a failed
relationship is the feeling that there is a stigma attached to divorce, as well as worries
about being able to live financially independently. This then becomes a cause for regret for
some in their 60s.
Not Working Longer
This usually applies to people who retire early, but it can also be felt by anyone. There is
often a novelty factor to retiring - you are able to do anything with your time without the
restrictions of work. This novelty doesn't last long, though, and for some people it
is replaced with boredom. Some even start to feel worthless. This is why so many senior
people return to the workforce in a part-time capacity, or take on volunteering work in their
local community or with a charity. It gives them something to do and a sense of purpose.
Ignoring Medical Advice And Tests
Doctors will always tell you that the best time to diagnose a disease is in the early stages.
No disease can be treated more effectively when it is diagnosed late. In addition to this,
the earlier you make lifestyle changes that will have a positive effect on your health, the
healthier you will be. Many people in their 60s therefore regret not making those lifestyle
changes sooner. They also regret not listening to their body when it was telling them
something was wrong, and not getting medical tests at appropriate times.
The Normandy Care Center Staff
Administrator
Matt Shula
Director of Nursing
Louise Darling
Admissions Director
Mark Elliott
Activities Director
Tammy Danilovic
Administrative Assistant
Cindy Ward
Controller
David Rodgers
Dietary Manager
Colleen Merella
Dietitian
Sandee Hebert
Environmental Services
And Maintenance
Curtis Cole
Rehab Services Director
Ellen Straub
Social Work
Megan Gassman
Ginny Moes
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The NORMANDY Care Center
22709 Lake Road
Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Phone: 440.333.5400