MAY 2017
NHC Desloge
NHC 5 Star Facility (573) 431-0223
Administration
In Full Bloom
Zach Anderson
Administrator
Japan may be famous for its cherry blossoms, but
springtime in Tokyo brings an abundance of other
flowers and flower festivals. By the end of April, many
of Japan’s cherry blossoms have already flowered,
but Tokyo’s city dwellers still have plenty of blooming
flowers to look forward to. The Nezu Shrine is a quiet
place for 11 months out of the year, but by the first week
in May, its 3,000 azalea plants burst into a palette of bright
colors. The Bunkyo Azalea Festival, or Tsutsuji Matsuri,
attracts thousands of visitors during Golden Week, its
busiest viewing week. The 300-year-old azalea garden
is home to rare varieties, such as the black karafune
flower, and is complete with a Shinto shrine, bridges
running over streams, traditional Toriii gates, and
women dressed in their best kimonos.
Tim Francis
Nursing Director
Bev Hampton
Office Manager
Jessica Brooks
Marketing Director
Natalie Mucci
Social Services Director
Ryan Young
Medical Records Manager
Michael Barton
Wellness Director
Jeff Lind
Dietary Manager
Scott Forsythe
Maintenance Manager
Brandon Klinsbeck
Environmental Services Director
Taylor Chambless
Rehab Director
Please send resident emails to
[email protected]
Across town is yet another sacred spot draped in
wondrous springtime color: the Kameido Tenjin Shrine.
This shrine is home to its famous trellises boasting
a sea of cascading purple wisteria vines. The wisteria
were planted 300 years ago when the original temple
was built. Visitors can stroll over the shrine’s beautiful
red bridge, spying darting koi and lounging turtles in
the pond. The wisteria are so alluring that old Japanese
shoguns made pilgrimages to visit the garden. Many of
Japan’s most celebrated artists have captured the
garden’s scenic serenity in color prints.
Perhaps the most celebrated of all flower festivals is
the Kyu Furukawa Garden Rose Festival. The gardens,
sprawled at the foot of a western-style mansion, have
been designated a national place of scenic beauty.
The roses hit their peak in May with a dazzling array
of colors and an intoxicating bouquet of aromas. Over
90 rose varieties can be found, including Princess
Michiko, a variety named for Japan’s Empress, and
Royal Princess, a variety offered as a gift from France.
May 2017
Lucky Leprechauns
Two months after Saint Patrick’s Day and
we’re still talking about Ireland’s little greenclad men, the leprechauns. These little faeries
are so popular they’ve been awarded a holiday
all their own: May 13 is Leprechaun Day.
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in
the United States.
It is most often caused by exposure to Ultra Violet
rays of the sun.
It also can cause spots and wrinkles.
It is treatable if caught early and preventable by using
sunscreen.
Skin cancer coming from UV rays also occurs from
sunlamps and tanning beds
One of five people will develop skin cancer in their
life.
Take simple steps to protect your skin:
1. The sun is strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. so
limit exposure during this time
2. Cover skin with sunscreen of 15 SPF at least
3. Repeat sunscreen every two hours or more if
swimming
Long before leprechauns were considered
tiny old men hoarding pots of gold at the
ends of rainbows, they were water spirits
called luchorpan, meaning “small body.”
These spirits eventually morphed into
mischievous household sprites that were
known to haunt cellars and drink too much.
Others believe leprechaun comes from the old
Irish term leath bhogan, meaning “shoemaker.”
Indeed, leprechauns are considered to be
humble cobblers. It is said that you know
you’re near a leprechaun when you hear the tiny
tap-tapping of their shoe hammer. Cobbling
must be a booming business, for leprechauns
are most famous for their hidden pots of shiny
gold coins. These tiny tricksters offer us an
important morality lesson: it is folly to try
to get rich quick.
4. Cover skin and face with clothing and hat
By Any Other Name
5. Watch for skin changes regularly
May 5 is Hoagie Day, but this
may mean nothing to anyone
outside of Philadelphia,
where this term is used for
a big sandwich loaded with
meat and cheese. Legend has it that the
first version of this mega-sandwich appeared
in Connecticut near a Navy submarine base.
Italian shopkeeper Benedetto Capaldo served
up loaded sandwiches he dubbed “grinders.”
Once the Navy yard began ordering 500
grinders each day, his creation was renamed
the “submarine sandwich.” In New York City, the
sandwich is called a “hero,” which many believe
evolved out of a mispronunciation of the Greek
“gyro” sandwich. Where did hoagie come from?
Another mispronunciation. Shop owner Al De
Palma created a massive sandwich fit for a
“hog.” The Philadelphia accent warped his
“hoggie” into the “hoagie.”
WATCH FOR ABCDE OF SKIN CANCER
A- Is for asymmetry or the area does not match
the other half
B- Is for border irregularity the edges are
ragged, notched or blurred
C- Is for color that varies or is multi colored
D- Is for diameter if larger than pencil eraser
E- Is for evolving or is changing in shape or
color
So watch for any spot of skin that is changing,
itching or bleeding and do a whole body skin
exam during May: SKIN CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH.
May 2017
As Luck Would Have It
May Birthdays
See a penny, pick it up, and
all the day you’ll have good
luck. The notion that a found
penny brings good luck is
such a popular superstition
that it enjoys its own holiday
on May 23, Lucky Penny Day.
In astrology, those born between May 1–20
are Pisces. Fish are compassionate, gentle,
intuitive, and artistic. Known for their wisdom,
Pisces are not judgmental and are very
forgiving. They never hesitate to put others’
needs before their own.
Why are pennies considered lucky, especially
when many of us consider one cent to be
worthless? The idea of attributing luck to metal
is an ancient custom. It was believed that metal
was a gift from the gods. To carry a piece of
metal was to carry the gods’ blessing and receive
protection from evil. For similar reasons, charm
bracelets and horseshoes are also considered
lucky. Another influence stems from the belief
that money brings wealth and power. A penny
saved, although only a mere cent, marks the
beginning of a lifetime of savings.
Some cultures, like those in Europe and Ireland,
believe that if you find a penny you have found one
piece of a leprechaun’s horde of gold. Tradition
advises you to spit on the found coin and toss it
into the bushes, returning it to the little magical
elves. These enchanting creatures would then
return the favor by doing you good deeds.
There are many variations on the lucky penny
superstition. Some believe that only heads-up
pennies are lucky. If you find a tails-up penny,
you should flip it heads-up and leave it for
another to find. Others believe that a penny or
coin thrown into a fountain or tossed into a well
allows you to make a wish. One rhyme advises,
“Money on the floor, more at the door.” An old
Victorian rhyme advises brides what to wear on
their wedding days: “Something old, something
new, something borrowed, something blue, and
a silver sixpence in your shoe.” This last bit has
evolved into “a lucky penny in your shoe.”
The legend of the lucky penny has endured,
but if you’re still skeptical, perhaps you’ll change
your tune when you learn that one U.S. bank has
hidden 100 “lucky” pennies across the country.
Each one is worth $1,000.
Sandra Hunter
Mary Humiston
Arlene Roberts
Helen Douglas
Robert “Fred” Jameson
Martha Sansoucie
Please Join Us:
Luau Beach Party
May 17th 2017
Begins at 12pm in the Courtyard
Memorial Service
To honor those we have lost in the past
year.
Friday, May 26th 2017
At 2pm in the Main Dining Room
From the Administrator_
You are sitting by the pool catching some
rays with the family. The aroma of fresh cut grass
and barbeque fills your senses, as another summer
quickly approaches. Amid all the chaos, we do not
want to forget the significance of our three-day
weekend that is coming up.
Memorial Day. A solemn day where we
recognize and remember the brave men and women
who have died serving the American armed forces.
Please take time out of your busy schedule to
reminisce with friends and family on the memory of
those who fought valiantly. Be thankful for the
soldier that did what others could not or would not.
Be thankful for the soldier that defended your way
of life. Most of all, be thankful for the soldier that
paid the ultimate sacrifice for you.
I hope everyone has an excellent month of
May and Memorial day. Have a good time, be
careful, and be thankful. God bless you all.
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Cola Cure-All
People have been drinking CocaCola since May 8, 1888, when the
soft drink was first served by Dr.
John S. Pemberton at Jacob’s
Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
Yes, Coca-Cola was first marketed
as a medicinal cure-all beverage
for ailments such as headaches,
nerve disorders, addictions, and
indigestion. By 1900, sales of
Coca-Cola had reached 100
million annually. Perhaps this
surge in popularity had to do with Coca-Cola’s
brilliant marketing strategy of issuing tickets
that could be redeemed at any location for a
free glass—these tickets are considered the
first coupons ever invented. Today Coca-Cola
is as popular as ever. And it is still marketed
as a medicinal cure for stomach blockages.
Apparently, Coca-Cola’s chemical ingredients
can cure a condition called gastric phytobezoar
with a 90% success rate.
MOMENTS MATTER
Giving great care to our patients and
support for the families, allows you time to
focus on the important Moments in Life!
Exploring hospice options early, instead of
waiting until a crisis, gives a patient the
opportunity to choose the provider who
will best meet their needs.
Contact your local hospice, Safe Harbor to
talk to someone today 877-404-7478
www.safeharborhospice.com