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4600 Bowling Boulevard • Louisville, KY 40207 • Phone 502-721-7500 • Fax 502-896-8224
Belmont Village of St. Matthews
January 2013
Our TeamPaula Felton-WernerExecutive Director
(502) 721-7500 ext. 102Pfeltonwerner@
belmontvillage.comBev DeYoung
Dir. of Resident Care Services(502) 721-7500 ext. 107
Activity Programming Coord.(502) 721-7500 ext. 104
[email protected] Ross—Chef Manager
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Sharon OwensCommunity Relations
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Sheri AshCommunity Relations
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Armando MarinBuilding Engineer
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Allison CoonsHuman Resources Generalist
(502) 721-7500 ext. [email protected]
Julie AckleyMemory Programming
Coordinator(502) 721-7500 ext. 134
Paula’s PadHappy New Year! It has been a
glorious holiday season with allthe special events andentertainment within ourcommunity. It was a great treat tospend the holiday season with ourresidents, families and friends. Wehad an opportunity to indulge insome delicious baked goods andtreats of the season from ChefSteve and his team! Manymembers of our LouisvilleCommunity visited us with song,dance and cheer.
As we start a new year, we beginto examine our lives and anychanges we may want to make inthe coming months. Whatresolutions, if any, will you makethis year? The personalcommitments we make at thebeginning of a new season helpsus start new projects, re-formhabits we want to change or justmake healthier choices such aseating better or exercising.Whatever your resolution is thisyear do it with enthusiasm!
As a community, our resolutionis to provide both our residentsand employees opportunity tofocus on their overall wellness;keeping a healthy body, mind
and soul.Our Activities Program
Coordinator, Kathryn, offers MBA(Mind Body Awareness) activitiesfor our residents, with programsthat focus on nutrition, exercise,memory improvement andspiritual wellness. MBA activitiesare underlined in each month’sActivity Calendar.
We are also excited to share ourpartnership with American HeartAssociation to participate in theirFit-Friendly Work-site, which willprovide our community withvaluable information on how toincorporate exercise in every dayactivities, nutritional tips plusprovide us opportunity to supportone another to make subtlechanges to improve overall health.
So we look forward to a fun,active and healthy 2013!!
Happy Holidays from yourManagement Team: (Top left toright) Sharon, Sheri, Bev, Armando,Paula, (bottom left to right) Julie,Kathryn, Susan & Allie
January ResidentBirthdays
1/5 Frances Moore1/8 Margaret Bowling1/9 Janice Hilton1/10 Merritt Blow1/18 Thyra Ford1/18 Mildred Warheit1/20 Eleen Verville1/23 Dr. Joseph Mudd1/27 Jean Bivens
January Staff Birthdays1/1 Angela Witchard1/10 David Taylor1/11 Bev DeYoung1/11 Marlene Lindsey1/18 Janice Lawson1/22 Linda Hepp1/23 Shy Singano1/27 Linda Maultsby1/30 Thelma Mathis
January StaffAnniversaries
7 years Pat Nicholson5 years Nayra Perez-Carreno2 years Dawn Wells1 year Jiri Malinek1 year Valarie McNeary1 year Evangelin Nolasco
The Possibilities of aNew Year
Belmont Village as a companyis dedicated to being a frontrunnerin the field of aging, committed toproviding our residentsprogramming proven to keep ourbodies, minds and spirits healthy,active and enhancing our lives.
The development of our MBAprogram, Mind, Body Awareness,was created to do exactly that.Residents CHOSE to participate inspecific activities that provide arange of goals to improve ourfitness, our memory, our spiritualwalk and much more.
Kathryn has a January 2013Challenge for You! Meet with heron Thursday, Jan. 3, at2 p.m. in the Town Hall to seenot only how we can help youaccomplish your goals but havelots of fun along the way—with aBIG PRIZE for those who make itthrough the month!
The Sugar Bowl:U of L vs. Florida
The Sugar Bowl is tied with theOrange Bowl and Sun Bowl as thesecond-oldest college bowl gamebehind the Rose Bowl. The SugarBowl has been played since 1935.
The 79th Annual AllstateSugar Bowl Football Classic willfeature the University of Floridaagainst the University ofLouisville on Wednesday,Jan. 2 ...
Time of the game TBA, but restassured, we’ll cheer our team onwhile we watch the game in theBistro with appetizers andsoft drinks.
A Serial Story bySylvia Comen
As you may remember, lastmonth resident Sylvia Comenbegan a series of short stories forour enjoyment. They are thestories of the cat, Missy, herCompanion, Numero Uno, andCharlie, the Cab Driver. Lastmonth Missy and her friends weregiven an assignment and pickedup some snow-laden ladies in thecab and took them to theirapartment.
Here is Part Two: The Tale ofthe Red Dog ...
Numero Uno removed from histiny pocket the list of suggestionsthat Missy had given him.
The two charming ladies werechanging into dry clothing. He gotthe coffeepot perking and thenmade them two delicioussandwiches. The ladies thensettled in front of the fireplacewhich Numero Uno had lit andplaced the safety fire screenin place.
While the two ladies wereoccupied eating and listening tothe radio, Numero Uno took thebeautiful seeing-eye dog for
a walk.Asking the ladies if he could
use their telephone, he calledMissy and told her he hadfollowed instructions and theladies and their beautiful dog weresafe, warm and dry in theircharming home. Missy thankedhim and assured him that shewould include this in her report.In this way he might qualify forpoints toward prizes given out atthe Grand Ball held at the end ofthe year.
Feeling that all was in order,the Gnome said goodbye to thethree, who thanked him profuselyfor his help. Numero Uno said itwas his pleasure to be ofassistance and skipped happily tothe front door. What he saw whenhe glanced about on the usuallyquiet street nearly broke his gentleheart ... (to be continued)
Chilly WeatherAs we age, our bodies become
less resistant to the elements andcold temperatures making it aserious concern for seniors. If yougo outside, layer your clothingand cover as much skin aspossible. Add a hat to keep bodyheat in, and limit your timeoutside.
Healthy Resolutions forthe New Year
Resolving to live better is aNew Year’s tradition. Here aresome resolutions to put seniorson the road to better health:
Drink more water. To ensurethe body is functioning at itsbest, consume plenty ofliquids—water, juice, milk andsoup. Thirst diminishes withage, so be sure to drink severalglasses of water a day.
Catch your ZZZs. Don’tunderestimate the power of agood night’s sleep. Most seniorsneed about eight hours a night.Resolve to go to bed and wakeup at reasonable times to allowfor sufficient shut-eye.
Get adequate nutrition. Aimto eat three balanced meals aday containing nutrient-densefoods such as fruits, vegetables,whole grains, lean meats andlow-fat dairy products.
Move your body. Try activitiesappropriate for your level offitness and mobility. Lightworkouts, such as walking,stretching and lifting smallweights, can provide bigbenefits.
Keep in contact with friendsand family. Social connectionsboost emotional well-being,which is every bit as importantas physical health. Reach out toyour friends and work togetheron achieving your goal of ahealthy, happy new year.
Weekly EventsCalendar KeyNondenominational
Worship ServiceSundays Town Hall
Exercise:Mon.–Fri. at 10 a.m.
Bingo:Sun., Mon., Wed., Fri.and Sat. at 6:30 p.m.
in Town HallBunco:
Sat. at 10 a.m.in Town HallDevotionals:
Tues. at 10:30 a.m.in Library
Catholic Rosary:Wed. at 2 p.m.
in LibraryHappy Hour:Wed. at 3 p.m.in Great Room
Bridge:Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Great RoomDominoes & Games:
Tues. and Thurs.at 6:30 p.m.
in Great RoomCatholic Communion:
Fri. at 10:30 a.m.in Library
Bookmobile:Third Tuesday of the
month 2 p.m.Great Room
Marketplace Hours:Mondays and Fridays at
3 p.m.
Sunday Monday Tuesday
All Designated MBA
Activities Are Underlined
in the Calendar
New Year’s Day 1
11:00 - 1:00 Eat Your LUCKYFoods for 2013 Special Dinner6:30 Card Games or Bridge(GR)
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Morning Church Transportation
1:30 Mystery Drive W/David2:00 Play Dominos (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
710:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Target10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)2:00 DVD Lecture #1: TheHistory of Impressionism: TheRealist & The Idealist (TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens3:15 Winter Bingo (TH)6:30 Bingo (TH)
Elvis’ Birthday 8
10:00 Yoga Class W/Terry (TH)10:30 Mastering Puzzles on OurNew Computers (CFLE)2:00 Bible Study W/Garnet:Women of the Bible (L)3:00 Low Vision Support Group3:30 Elvis Spelling Bee (GR)6:30 Card Games or Bridge(GR)
Golden Globes 13
Morning Church Transportation
1:30 Mystery Drive W/David2:00 Play Dominos (GR)3:00 Bluegrass Music byRichard Madison Group6:30 Bingo (TH)
1410:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)2:00 DVD Lecture #2: TheHistory of Impressionism:Napoleon III’s Paris” (TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens3:00 Elvis Performs! (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
1510:00 Yoga Class W/Terry (TH)10:30 Researching Medicationson Our New Computers (CFLE)2:00 Bible Study W/Garnet:Women of the Bible (L)3:00 Creative MusingsW/Kathryn (TH)6:30 Card Games or Bridge(GR)
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Morning Church Transportation
1:30 Mystery Drive W/2:00 Play Dominos (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
2110:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Target10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)1:15 Martin L. King Jr. (L)2:00 DVD Lecture #3: “TheHistory of Impressionism:Baudelaire & Modernism” (TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens4:00 Shabbat Service (L)6:30 Bingo (TH)
2210:00 Yoga Class W/Terry (TH)10:30 Mastering Puzzles on OurNew Computers (CFLE)2:00 Bible Study W/Garnet:Women of the Bible (L)2:45 - 3:15 Bookmobile Visits3:00 Healthy Eating With ChefSteve (TH)6:30 Card Games or Bridge(GR)
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Morning Church Transportation
1:30 Mystery Drive W/David2:00 Play Dominos (GR)3:00 Pianist Nancy Porter(GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
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10:00 Disco Exercise (TH)10:00 Out to Walmart10:30 Brain Boosters (TH)2:00 DVD Lecture #4 “TheHistory of Impressionism: TheShock of the New” (TH)3:00 Marketplace Opens6:30 Bingo (TH)
2910:00 Yoga Class W/Terry (TH)10:30 Discovering the Universeon Our New Computers (CFLE)2:00 Bible Study W/Garnet:Women of the Bible (L)3:00 Resident Council Meeting(TH)6:30 Card Games or Bridge(GR)
January 2013Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sugar Bowl 8:30 p.m. 2
10:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Feel the Beat Exercise(TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)2:15 to See “Les Miserables”$53:00 Happy Hour With Nancy6:30 Bingo W/Mary (TH)
3
10:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Creative Arts (TH)“Snowmen Broaches”2:00 New Book Club Meets (L)3:00 Movie & Popcorn (TH)“Salmon Fishing in Yemen”6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)
4
9:30 Bank Runs10:00 Exercise Class With PT10:30 Catholic Communion2:30 New Year Laughter & HotToddys (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
5To Synagogue10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Well Wishers Ministry1:00 Out to Walgreens1:30 National Geographic:“Most Amazing Moments” (TH)3:00 Rita’s Rambling (GR)& Milk Shakes6:30 Bingo (TH)
910:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Feel the Beat Exercise(TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)11:00 Shopping at Versona &To Lunch at Fish Market2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)3:00 Happy Hour WithArmando Performing6:30 Bingo (TH)
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10:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Creative Arts (TH)“Blind Drawing"2:00 Book Club Meets (L)3:00 Movie & Popcorn (TH)“Obama’s 2016 America”6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)
119:30 Bank Runs10:00 Exercise Class With PT(TH)10:30 Catholic Communion11:30 Pizza Hut in $5 & DVD“Dazzling Dunks & BasketballBloopers” (TH)3:00 Mad Science: The Scienceof Snowflakes (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
12To Synagogue10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Well Wishers Ministry1:00 Out to Walgreens1:30 The Story of Will Rogers(TH)3:00 Rita Ramblings &Milk Shakes (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
1610:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Feel the Beat Exercise(TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)11:30 Men’s Group Out toLunch W/David2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)3:00 Happy Hour With JeanieAsh6:30 Bingo (TH)
1710:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Creative Arts (TH)Nature Indoors2:00 Book Club Meets (L)3:00 Movie & Popcorn (TH)“The Great Gatsby”6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)7:00 Singer Tally Green (GR)
189:30 Bank Runs10:00 Exercise Class With PT(TH)10:30 Catholic Communion2:00 Buddhism:Enlightenment? (TH)3:00 The Story of Al Jolson (TH)4:00 Shabbat (L)6:30 Bingo (TH)
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To Synagogue10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Well Wishers Ministry1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 Pianist Nancy Porter(GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
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10:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Feel the Beat Exercise(TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)2:00 Catholic Rosary (L)4:30 - 7:00 Great GatsbySupper Event6:30 Bingo (TH)
2410:00 Seated Stretch & Tone10:30 Creative Arts (TH)The Artist Within2:00 Book Club Meets (L)3:00 Movie & Popcorn (TH)“Hope Springs”6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)7:00 Historian Steve WiserLectures “Way We Were:Historic Photos FromLouisville’s Past”
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9:30 Bank Runs10:00 Exercise Class With PT10:30 Catholic Communion11:30 January Birthday Lunch2:30 Bingo Buck Auction (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
Tu B’ Shvat 26
To Synagogue10:00 Bunco (TH)12:15 Well Wishers Ministry1:00 Out to Walgreens3:00 Rita’s Ramblings &Milk Shakes (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
3010:00 Out to Kroger10:00 Feel the Beat Exercise(TH)10:30 Brain Boosters/Math (TH)1:30 to IMAX “Flight of theButterfly” $52:00 Catholic Rosary (L)3:00 Happy Hour With MarieAugustine (GR)6:30 Bingo (TH)
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10:00 Seated Stretch & Tone(TH)10:30 Creative Arts (TH)2:00 Book Club Meets (L)3:00 Movie & Popcorn (TH)“Flags of Our Father”6:30 Variety Card Games (GR)
Louisville HistorianSteve Wiser
Louisville consistently rankshigh as one of the best places tolive in America.
It was named the top livablecity in 2012, 2008 and severalother years. We have good,desirable neighborhoods such asOld Louisville, Highlands,Cherokee Triangle, CrescentHill, Audubon Park and more.
Within these remarkableenvironments are a variety ofhousing types: Shotguns andBungalow to more elaboratestyles such as Classical Revivalsand Tudors. Among this largegroup, there are several selecthouses which involve moreexceptional planning andcraftsmanship. Thesedistinguished homes also havefascinating histories of how theywere built and who ownedthem. These noteworthy housesare often in secluded,non-visible locations scatteredthroughout the region.
Architect and historian SteveWiser has researched theselandmark residences andassembled them into his book“Distinctive Houses ofLouisville.”
Steve will be with us onThursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at7 p.m. to share Historic Photosof Louisville’s Past, as well asthe Distinctive Housesof Today.
Continued Learningat Belmont
Residents enjoy continuedadult learning through The GreatCourses; a company that recordsCollege Classes around the Worldand compiles them into a six- toeight-week DVD lecture series.This month we begin “FromMonet to Van Gogh: The Historyof Impressionism” taught byProfessor Richard Brettell of theUniversity of Texas at Dallas.
This course of 12 lectures(which we will cover in six weeks)will analyze an era within thehistory of art that launched thebirth of modernity and changedthe way we see the world.Beginning with a troubled state ofart in France in the 1850s to the20th Century interest inImpressionist exhibitions.
Please join us each Monday at2 p.m. in the Town Hall for thisclass with group questions
following the Lecture—thoseresidents who complete thesix-week class will receive aCertificate of Achievement inLearning Arts.
Resident Teaches BibleStudy Class
We are honored to haveresident Garnet Dixon teach aseries of Bible Study classesbeginning Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013,at 2 p.m. in the Town Hall.
Garnet has over 50 years ofBible teaching experience and isherself an avid student of theBible. She teaches in a way thatallows the Bible to come alive andbe applicable to our lives.
Her first class is on “Women ofthe Bible”—of which there aremany important ones!
Please join her in this newclass.
Hopeful News for a“Brain Pacemaker” in theTreatment of Alzheimer’s
The term “pacemaker”traditionally refers to theimplantable devices that transmitelectrical impulses to keep theheart beating. This technology iscurrently being studied and testedfor use in the battle to beatAlzheimer’s disease by sendingelectrical stimulation to keyregions of the brain. Deep-brainstimulation or DBS, is not new tomedicine, being used to treatobsessive-compulsive disorder,clinical depression, Parkinson’s,rouse individuals from comas andeven treat obesity.
Alzheimer’s disease, the mostcommon form of dementia, is aprogressive and lethal dementiathat mostly strikes the elderly,affecting memory, cognition andbehavior. Experts estimate that asmany as 5.1 million Americansmay have Alzheimer’s—and thatnumber is expected to triple in thenext few decades as baby boomersage. Although the greatest knownrisk factor is increasing age,Alzheimer’s is not a normal partof aging, and nearly 5% ofindividuals with the disease have“early onset” which can strikeindividuals in their 40s and 50s.
This new approach to thedisease designed to mechanicallyenhance brain function is theresult of recent failures inAlzheimer’s disease trials using
drugs such as those designed toreduce the buildup of betaamyloid plaques in the brain.Amyloid is a term for proteinfragments the body producesnormally. In a healthy brain, thesefragments are broken down andeliminated. But with Alzheimer’s,the fragments accumulate to formhard, insoluble plaques.
Initial trials were conductedafter DBS was used to treat anobese man. The procedure,designed to target regions of thebrain involved in appetitesuppression, surprisingly broughtabout significant increases in thepatient’s memory. And, whileresearchers remain hopeful thatDBS will prove an effective tool inthe arsenal to battle Alzheimer’s,they also note that even if furtherstudies don’t ultimately yielddesired results, they could lead tothe development of less invasivetreatments and that stimulatingthe areas of the brain that aren’tdamaged yet will dramaticallyslow the insidious process ofmemory loss associated withthe disease.
An advanced study over thenext year will include about 40patients to receive the DBSimplant. The development ofeffective treatments and aneventual cure hinges upon thisstudy and others like it. If you’reinterested in participating in thestudy, you can volunteer directlyon John Hopkins’ website.
Julie Ackley-Black, MPC
Congratulations to Shy,Neighborhood PAL—NovemberEmployee of the Month!Shy came to Belmont a little overeight months ago, and we are soglad she joined our team! Shy waschosen because of her consistentpleasant attitude no matter what isthrown at her. She never seekspraise for the wonderful things shedoes every day. She has beenseen more than once handlingtough situations with poise, graceand professionalism. She is a trueexample for all of us.Shy is originally from Malawi—“TheWarm Heart of Africa.” She hasbeen in the United States for 11years. When coming to America,the Customs departmentmisspelled her name, and it thenbecame legal. It is actually spelledSHAI-which means “Spirited One.”We all think she lives up to hername, because she has a kindand warm spirit! She enjoysreading and bowling. She trulyenjoys her work with the residentsand her coworkers here. Herperformance is louder than anyvoice could describe.Let’s all congratulate “SHAI” on herwell-deserved win!
Dr. Mudd visits Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
Even the Dog was in the spirit at ourAnnual Holiday Open House!
Marjorie and Paula dressed festivelyfor the Season.
Norma gets a BIG hug!Helen and family pose with Santa.
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