Belmont Village of Memphis
6605 N. Quail Hollow Road • Memphis, TN 38120 • Phone 901-624-8820 • Fax 901-309-0498
May 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]
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]
Stephanie’s Corner
To look out the window now, I
can’t believe how quickly it seems
spring has arrived, bringing the
gifts that bloom with it. April was
a great month and we were so
busy with all the Passover and
Easter festivities, it seems like the
month just flew by. We were also
able to fit in some spring flower
seed planting with our new Green
Thumb Club.
May is going to be another
wonderful month. We have many
reasons to celebrate. Memorial
Day gives Chef Vinnie another
reason to fire up the grill as he
prepares for the annual Memorial
Day BBQ. We hope you join us to
honor those who are so deserving.
Also, please make plans to join
us for our Mother’s Day luncheon
at 11 a.m. in Josephine’s Kitchen.
These are a few fun facts on some
of the women throughout history
who have raised children while
racking up other amazing
accomplishments.
Marie Curie. Physicist, chemist,
wife and mother of two daughters,
Curie is best known for
discovering the elements
polonium and radium. In 1903,
Curie became the first woman to
win a Nobel Prize. She later served
as the first female professor at the
University of Paris.
Grandma Moses. Anna Mary
Moses raised five children on
farms in Virginia and New York.
Creative since childhood, she
began painting in her late 70s and
became known as Grandma
Moses. Her depictions of rural life
are internationally recognized.
One of her pieces hangs in the
White House; another sold for
$1.2 million in 2006. Moses
passed away at age 101 in 1961.
Margaret Thatcher. The first
female prime minister of Great
Britain served three terms, from
1979 to 1991. The mother of
twins also wrote three books.
Sandra Day O’Connor. The first
woman appointed to the U.S.
Supreme Court, O’Connor and
her husband, John, had three
sons. After serving admirably on
the high court for 24 years,
O’Connor retired to spend more
time with John, who had
Alzheimer’s disease. In 2009, she
was honored with the Presidential
Medal of Freedom.
Employee
of the
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Happy
Birthday
Birthday Luncheon
Friday, May 26, at
11 a.m. (JK)
Resident May Birthdays
May 3
May 7
May 7
May 9
May 17
May 26
May 26
Caroline Cantrell
Anita Ray
Claribelle Weaver
Joseph Locke
Leon Watson
Jim Augustine
Don Enders
Rukija Hodzic, AL PAL
Congratulations, Rukija!
Rukija Hodzic is May’s
Employee of the Month! Rukija
has been a PAL at Belmont for
four years now and definitely
shown her initiative to do things
when she sees they need to be
done, without being asked. Rukija
is always on the move and making
sure her residents are well
cared for.
Rukija was born in Sarajevo,
Bosnia. She is the mother of
twins. Her son lives here in
Memphis and her daughter lives
in Switzerland.
When Rukija is not working,
one of her pastimes is shopping.
She also loves to stay healthy by
eating lots of fruits and vegetables,
and of course by keeping up to
speed with all of her residents.
Thank you, Rukija, for all that
you do at Belmont Village!
Congratulations!
NOMINATE YOUR
FAVORITE EMPLOYEE!
Employee May
Birthdays
May 1
May 4
May 4
May 6
May 8
May 10
May 22
May 27
Erica Duncan
Mary Partson
Destinie Wilks
Galisa Leavy
Brian Bloomfield
Nikki Hayes
Roselyne Wallera
Amber Thomas
Flower of [May]
[Lily of the Valley]
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Botanical name | Convallaria majalis
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Other names | May Bells, Our Lady’s Tears
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Description | Small bell-like blooms on a
short delicate stem
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Colors | White, pink
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Facts | All parts of the plant are poisonous if
ingested. This flower is popular for weddings
because of its delicate and romantic shape.
Meaning |
Sweetness, return of happiness
Dehydration’s Effect on
the Elderly Population
With summer fast approaching,
no time like the present to discuss
the importance of good hydration.
Dehydration is a common
problem and we have all probably
suffered from it at one time or
another in our lives. What many
of us don’t realize is how serious it
can be for an elderly person.
Elderly people have increased risk
factors and often may not be
aware of the severity of the
consequences associated with
dehydration.
Mild dehydration is defined as
a 1.5% loss in the body’s normal
water volume. Our body does not
register thirst until 1-2% of the
water volume is already depleted.
Thus, when you feel thirsty you
are already experiencing slight
dehydration. Older people are at a
greater risk due to physiological
changes in the aging process that
can be further complicated by
their health conditions and
mental/physical state. Age related
changes include a decrease in
thirst sensation. This sensation
can be further compromised if the
person has had a stroke, has
decreased renal function, poorly
controlled diabetes, or Dementia/
Alzheimer’s disease. Dehydration
can also be exacerbated by some
medications, including laxatives,
diuretics, and anti hypertensives.
Common risk factors for
dehydration include being elderly,
living in a care facility, requiring
assistance with food and fluid
intake, incontinence, depression,
and acute illness with
diarrhea/vomiting. Dehydration is
often associated with poor health
outcomes, including increased
hospitalizations, weakness,
dizziness, and increased risk of
falling. Poorly hydrated
individuals are more likely to
develop pressure ulcers, urinary
tract infections, and constipation.
With all of this being said, what
can we do to help prevent
dehydration? The obvious answer
is drinking more water, and
encouraging others to do the
same. For our elderly population
we need to have water readily
available and encourage them to
drink. Have fluids available at all
activities and meals. Offer a glass
of water with all medication
administration. Encourage foods
like Jell-O and Popsicles to aid in
hydration as well. Such a simple
thing as hydration can have a
huge impact on your health, so
drink up!
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
Saturday.
CHURCH
TRANSPORTATION
Available every Sunday.
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JK
May 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
10:30 B MAY in History
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger
2:00 CL Dan the History Man
4:00 B Happy Hour
Happy 95th Birthday Ms. Weaver! 7
Happy Birthday Ms. Ray!
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:30 TH First Evangelical
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:00 Senior Expo at the
Agricenter
1:15 CL Communion
3:00 TH Bingo
6:00 JK Bell Ringers
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9
8 Happy Birthday Mr. Locke!
9:00
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00
10:00 JK Healthy Eating Habits with 9:30 TH First Evangelical
10:30
Nancy Graves
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 CL Glass Fusing
10:30 Lunch Bunch-Sling Shot
1:00
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger
Charlie’s
1:45
2:00 B The decade was... 1930s
1:15 CL Communion
1:45
4:00 B Happy Hour
2:00 B What ever happened to...??
3:00 TH Bingo
3:00
11
10
B
TH
B
6:30 TH Comedy Hour
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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 JK Entertainment: Davis
Taylor
6:30 TH Bingo
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
10:30 B Group Crossword
Puzzle
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger
2:00 TH Residents’ Council
4:00 B Happy Hour
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
9:30 TH First Evangelical
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 Lunch Bunch- Central BBQ
1:15 CL Communion
2:00 CL Putt-Putt Golf
3:00 TH Bingo
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Exercise- Balance
10:30 B History’s Mysteries: The
Bermuda Triangle
1:00 CL Marketplace
1:45 B Brain Works
3:00 JK Wine and Cheese
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9:00
10:00
10:30
2:00
4:00
6:30
9:00
10:00
10:30
1:30
2:00
B
TH
GR
GR
B
TH
B
TH
GR
TH
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4:00 B
6:30 TH
Trivia: Mental Floss
Exercise- Yoga
Music with Miriam
Beanbag Toss
Happy Hour
Bingo
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Exercise- Strength
2:30 TH Bingo
4:30 Dinner Club- Pete & Sam’s
6:30 TH Comedy Hour
Happy Birthday Mr. Enders!
9:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
3:00
6:30
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TH
GR
JK
JK
TH
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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
19 2017 Preakness Stakes
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Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
Exercise- Yoga
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
Music with Miriam
10:30 CL Blackjack
Communion with Carlos
12:30 AL Mystery Drive
National Inventors Hall
2:00 TH Movie Matinee
of Fame
6:30 TH Bingo
Happy Hour
Bingo
25 Happy Birthday Mr. Augustine!
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28 Memorial Day
29 Shavuot Begins at Sundown
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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 TH Combination Exercise
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
9:30 TH First Evangelical
9:30 TH Devotional with Becky
1:30 Kroger Outing
11:00 JK Memorial Day BBQ
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:00 TH Exercise- Balance
2:00 TH Emmanuel UMC
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger
1:15 CL Communion
1:00 CL Marketplace
3:00 TH Sunday Movie
4:00 B Happy Hour
2:00 TH Ambassador’s Club
1:45 B Brain Works
6:30 TH Bingo
(NEW)
3:00 JK Wine and Cheese
3:00 TH Bingo
From our family to yours, we hope you have a happy Mother's Day and Memorial Day!
Saturday
5 Kentucky Derby!
6
2 Happy Birthday Ms. Cantrell!
3
4 Happy Cinco de Mayo!
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
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
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
9:45 Shopping- Thrift Store
10:30 B New York Landmarks
10:30 GR Music with Miriam
10:30 CL Blackjack
10:00 TH Exercise- Balance
Carnegie Hall
1:30 TH Communion with Carlos
12:30 AL Mystery Drive
1:00 CL Marketplace
2:00 CL Cinco de Mayo Craft
3:00 JK Cinco de Mayo Party!
2:00 TH Movie Matinee
1:45 B Brain Works
3:00 TH Bingo
4:15 TH Shabbat with David
3:00 B Mint Julep Happy Hour
3:00 JK Wine and Cheese
6:30 TH Comedy Hour
6:30 TH Bingo
6:30 TH Bingo
Trivia: Mental Floss
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
Exercise- Balance
10:00 TH Exercise- Strength
Where in the U.S.: Reno,
10:30 B Discussion: Political
Nevada
Cartoonist
CL Marketplace
2:00 B Mother’s Day tribute by
B Brain Works
Johnny Cash
CL Healthy Living with Donna
TH
Bingo
3:00
from St. Francis
6:30 TH Comedy Hour
JK Wine and Cheese
Happy Mother’s Day
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15
16 Happy Birthday Mr. Leon!
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18
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
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 TH Exercise- Strength
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:00 CL Exercise- Yoga
9:30 TH First Evangelical
9:30 TH Devotional with Becky
10:30 B Are you smarter than a fifth
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:00 TH Exercise- Balance
11:00 JK Mother’s Day Luncheon
10:30 GR Blackjack
grader?
1:30 Kroger Outing
12:30 Shopping- Walgreens/Kroger
1:15 CL Communion
10:30 B Who Am I?
2:00
B
Stock
Exchange &
2:00 TH Bellevue Baptist
4:00 B Happy Hour
1:30 B My Hometown: A
1:00 CL Marketplace
Investment Decisions
3:00 TH Sunday Movie
Resident’s Story
1:45 B Brain Works
3:00
TH
Bingo
3:00 TH Bingo
6:30 TH Bingo
3:00 JK Wine and Cheese
9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
10:30 B Name that Tune
1:30 Kroger Outing
2:00 CL Bellevue Baptist
3:00 CL Sunday Movie
6:30 TH Bingo
GR Great Room
Town Hall
Bistro
MBA
Center for Learning
Outing
Marketplace
Josephine's Kitchen
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9:00 B Trivia: Mental Floss
Trivia: Mental Floss
10:00 TH Combination Exercise
Exercise- Yoga
10:30 CL Blackjack
Music with Miriam
12:30 AL Mystery Drive
May Birthday Luncheon! 2:00 TH Movie Matinee
Red Nose Social
3:00 GR Music with Paul
Bingo
6:30 TH Bingo
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Happy
Birthday
Celebrating Moms Everywhere
HAPPY
Mother’s Day
Resident
Ms. Day and her
great-grandchildren.
Spotlight
Happy 100th Birthday
Ms. Priscilla Day!!!
Birthday girl and guests!
Ms. Priscilla Day, in her early 30s
Priscilla and her special friend Nikki.
Turning 100 is THE biggest
milestone birthday.
On March 14th, Priscilla Day
joined the ever growing
population of centenarians and
celebrated her 100th birthday
with family and friends.
Born on March 14, 1917, in
Springfield, Massachusetts,
Priscilla was married for 55 years
and had one son, Tom, one
granddaughter and 5
great-grandchildren.
Ms. Day obtained her BS in
Music with a focus on organ and
piano at Skidmore College in
Saratoga, NY. She was also very
active in the D.A.R. (Daughters of
the American Revolution).
Among the many things
Priscilla enjoys is reading,
crossword puzzles, interactive
discussions, visiting and lectures
(especially historical topics).
As the party continued, Priscilla
and her guests enjoyed cake,
presents and time spent with the
birthday girl.
COF and
NEIGHBORHOOD
DISCOVERIES
Both the COF and
Neighborhood kicked off April
with the time honored tradition of
pranks and jokes that come along
with April Fools’ Day. April Fools’
Day has been celebrated for
several centuries by different
cultures. Some speculate that April
Fools’ Day dates back to 1582,
when France switched from the
Julian calendar to the Gregorian
calendar. People who were slow to
get the news or failed to recognize
that the start of the new year had
moved to January 1 and
continued to celebrate it during
the last week of March through
April 1 became the butt of jokes
and hoaxes. These included
having paper fish placed on their
backs and being referred to as
“poisson d’avril” (April fish), said
to symbolize a young, easily
caught fish and a gullible person.
Others speculate that April
Fools’ Day was tied to the vernal
equinox, or first day of spring in
the Northern Hemisphere, when
Mother Nature fooled people with
changing, unpredictable weather.
April Fools’ Day spread
throughout Britain during the
18th century. In Scotland, the
tradition became a two-day event,
starting with “hunting the gowk,”
in which people were sent on
phony errands (gowk is a word for
cuckoo bird, a symbol for fool)
and followed by Tailie Day, which
involved pranks played on
people’s derrieres, such as pinning
fake tails or “kick me” signs
on them.
Some have gone to great
lengths to create elaborate April
Fools’ Day hoaxes. The media has
participated in the April 1
tradition of reporting outrageous
fictional claims. In 1957, the BBC
reported that Swiss farmers were
experiencing a record spaghetti
crop and showed footage of
people harvesting noodles from
trees. In 1985, Sports
Illustrated tricked many of its
readers when it ran a made-up
article about a rookie pitcher
named Sidd Finch who could
throw a fastball over 168 miles
per hour. In 1996, Taco Bell
duped people when it announced
it had agreed to purchase
Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and
rename it the Taco Liberty Bell. In
1998, after Burger King advertised
a “Left-Handed Whopper,” scores
of clueless customers requested
the fake sandwich.
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.
Love Your Years
There are some who wish
they could avoid getting older,
but a number of polls and
studies show that with age
comes more happiness. While
researchers can’t point to a
specific reason for this growing
contentment, factors may
include learning to enjoy life’s
simple pleasures and having
time for personal interests.
Celebrate your years during
Older Americans Month in May.
Belmont Village Scene
Grace and Barbara enjoying the
St. Patty’s Day party!
Kitty and the Easter Bunny!
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
The Easter Bunny visited the
Neighborhood.
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Easter violin concert held by First
Evangelical.
Lunch crew at P.F. Chang’s