Brittney’s Corner

Happy September!

Here we are with summer winding down, schools back in session, and fall

knocking on the door. Only a short time before the cool crisp air, falling leaves, and

Halloween will be here!

I wanted to remind everyone that Radford Health and Rehab is committed t o t h i s y e a r ’s H e a r t Ch a s e e v e n t i n Bl a c k s b u r g o n O c t o b e r 1st. We have partnered

with the American Heart Association and the goal is to raise awareness about heart

disease. The center has already begun fundraising and will continue to do so

throughout the rest of September. Come join us as we have several teams that will

be participating in the event and it promises to be great fun for everyone!

Of course, with fall coming, we all get a chance to enjoy the wide variety of

pumpkin spice offerings that are coming out! So, enjoy the leaves, enjoy the days,

and enjoy the fall! See you all in October!

As always, feel free to call or stop by my office with any questions or just to

say hello!

Brittney

IN THIS ISSUE:

Brittn ey’s Corn er

Resident Birthdays

Star of the Month

Upcoming Events

In Memory Of

Pocket Full of Poems

Activities Fun

Resident Spotlight

What’s Cooking?

Meet Our Staff

September 2016

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What Is Alzheimer's Disease? https://nihseniorhealth.gov/alzheimersdisease/whatisalzheimersdisease/01.html

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It begins slowly and gets worse over time. Currently, it has no cure.

A Common Cause of Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills that interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mild stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person’s functioning, to the severe stage, when the person must depend completely on others for basic care.

Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more t h a n 5 m i l l i o n A m e r i ca n s m a y h a v e A l z h e i m e r 's d i s e a s e . A l z h e i m e r ’s i s c u r r e n t l y r a n k e d a s t h e sixth leading cause of death in the United States, but recent estimates indicate that the disorder may rank third, just behind heart disease and cancer, as a cause of death for older people

Risk Increases With Age I n mos t people with A lzhe imer ’s, symptoms fi r st appear i n t he ir mid-60s, and the risk of developing the disease increases with age. While younger people -- in their 30s, 40s, and 50s -- may get Alzheimer's disease, it is much less common. It is important to note that Alzheimer's

disease is not a normal part of aging. The course of Alzheimer’s disease —which symptoms appear and how quickly changes occur—varies from person to person. The time from

diagnosis to death varies, too. It can be as little as 3 or 4 years if the person is over 80 years old when diagnosed or as long as 10 years or more if the person is younger.

Memory Problems: One of the First Signs Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of A lzheimer’s disease, though initial symptoms may vary from person to person. A decline in other aspects of thinking, such as finding the right words, vision/spatial issues, and impaired reasoning or judgment, may also signal the very early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

P eople with A lzheimer’s have trouble doing everyday things like driving a car, cooking a meal, or paying bills. They may ask the same questions over and over, get lost easily, lose things or put them in odd places, and find even simple things confusing. Some people become

worried, angry, or violent.

Other Reasons for Memory Issues Not all people with memory problems have Alzheimer’s disease. Mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. Some people m ay notice that it takes longer t o l e a r n n e w t h i n g s , r e m e m b e r c e r t a i n w o r d s , o r f i n d t h e i r g l a s s e s . T h a t ’s d i f f e r e n t f r o m a s e r i o u s me m o r y p r o b l e m , w h i ch m a kes it hard to do everyday things. Sometimes memory problems are related to health issues that are treatable. For example, medication side effects, vitamin B12 deficiency, head

injuries, or liver or kidney disorders can lead to memory loss or possibly dementia. Emotional problems, such as stress, anxiety, or depression, can also make a person more forgetful and may be mistaken for dementia.

Mild Cognitive Impairment Some older people with memory or other thinking problems have a condition called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. MCI can be an early sign of A lzheimer’s, but not everyone with M C I will develop A lzheimer’s disease. P eople with MCI have more memory problems than other people their age, but they can still take care of themselves and do their normal activities. Signs of MCI may include

losing things often

forgetting to go to events and appointments

having more trouble coming up with words than other people the same age. I f you or someone in your fami ly t h inks your forge t fu lness is ge t t i ng in t he way of your normal rout ine , i t ’s t ime to see your doctor. Seeing the doctor when you first start having memory problems can help you f i nd out what ’s causing your forge t fu lness.

Janet Booth Helen Burton Cathy Couch Lockie Greear Edith Harless James Hughes Marjorie Jones

David McDaniel Gloria Noll

Emmett Thompson

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September Shining Star of the Month – Cyndi Brimm, LPN, Wound Nurse

Becky Underwood, RN, Director of Nursing; Cyndi Brimm, LPN, Wound Nurse (Shining Star); Vickie

Porter, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing.

Cyndi is Radford H ealth and Rehab Center’s Shining Star of the Month for September. She has been

employed at the center since November 2015. She is a very passionate and dedicated nurse. She is a

valuable part of our team here at the center and always goes above a beyond for her coworkers,

patients, residents, and families.

October 12, 2016 – Medicare : Changes with Medicare – Deena Flinchum 10:30 am

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Ernestine Sherman

LEAVES ARE CHANGING RED, YELLOW, ORANGE AND GOLD

THEY WILL FLY SO HIGH WITH ALL THE BEAUTY THEY HOLD

DAYS ARE SHORTER AND THERE IS CRISPNESS IN THE AIR

SUMMER CLOTHES WE PUT AWAY UP THE STAIRS

HARVEST DAYS ARE ENDING THE BOUNTY WILL SOON BE GONE

WE WILL USHER IN WINTER ALONG WITH A NEW DAWN

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Activities Fun

Staff Edition

Our Everyday Heros

September Resident Spotlight - Bonnie Smith “Ms. Bonnie

Bonnie was born November 27, 1931, in

Draper, VA. She moved to Pulaski in 1940, and

then moved to Radford, VA in 1946.

She was married to Paul Smith for 45

years. Together they have 6 children. She had 2

sisters and a brother.

She spent her life as a homemaker. She

loves soap operas and animals. She always made

sure her children each had a pet.

We enjoy having her here, as a resident, at

Radford Health and Rehab.

No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Ingredients Granola Crust 5 packs (10 bars total) N ature V alley™ oats 'n honey crunchy granola bar

4 N ature V alley™ S oft -Baked Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon Brown Sugar 4 tablespoons butter, melted

4 teaspoons honey

Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling 12 ounces (1 1/2 blocks) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling) 2/3 cup prepared vanilla pudding

1teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions 1 To make the GRANOLA CRUST, line 18 muffin tin cavities with paper liners. 2 In the bowl of a food processor, combine 4 of the 2-bar packs (8 bars total) of the O ats ‘n H oney G ranola B ars with the 4 C innamon B rown S ugar N ature Valley™ Soft -Baked Oatmeal Squares. Pulse to small crumbs, then pour into a mixing bowl. 3 Using a fork, stir in melted butter and honey until well blended. Equally divide the crumbs among the 18 muffin cups. Press into an even layer in the

bottom of the muffin cups.

4 To make the PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE FILLING, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the sugar until well combined. 5 Add the pumpkin puree, pudding, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and vanilla, and mix to combine. Add the whipped topping and beat just until incorporated. 6 Equally divide the cheesecake filling among the 18 muffin cups. Break the remaining 2 granola bars into very small pieces and sprinkle them over the tops of the cheesecakes. Freeze for at least 1 hour. 7 Use a thin plastic spatula or knife to lift the cheesecakes out of the muffin tins and peel off the papers. Allow the cheesecakes to thaw for 15-25 minutes before serving. Store, tightly sealed, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

WHAT’S COOKING WITH Michaela? (Employee Edition)

Administration

Administrator, Brittney Bright, LNHA

Human Resources, Ken Keeling, PHR, SHRM-CP

Business Office

Business Office Manager, Ginger Cocus

MDS

MDS Coordinators

Pam Smith & Debra Eanes

Nursing

Director of Nursing, Becky Underwood, RN,

MSN

Assist. Director of Nursing, Vickie Porter, RN

Nurse Managers

Joyce Yearout, RN (Skilled)

Vickie Porter, RN (LTC)

Night Nurse Supervisors, Janet Compton, RN, Tina Wilson LPN

Weekend Nurse Supervisor,

Wound Care Nurse, Cyndi Brimm, LPN

Admissions

Director of Admissions/Marketing, Barbara Via

Admissions Coordinator, Katrina Finley

Dining Services

Dietary Manager, Shannon Davis, CDM, CFPP

Medical Services

Medical Director, Dr. Alfonso Brochero

Nurse Practitioner, Kim Goad

Nurse Practitioner, DeEtta Ray

Social Services

Director of Social Services

Jill Phillips & Mary Beth Boitnott

Recreation, Activities & Volunteers

Director of Activities, Casey Shaffner, ADC

Activities Assistant, Sandra Ratcliffe

Facilities

Housekeeping Director, John Radford

Maintenance Director, Keith Phillips