September & October 2019

We welcome our newest friends and their families to Pacifica

Senior Living Portland

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Jeri Thrall

Richard P. Charlie L. Elmer V. Sue W. William T. Karen T. Albert L.

Rita D. Ester R. Jane F. Ellen M Hazel H. Catherine H.

Bathing and Alzheimer’s As Alzheimer’s progresses, people with the disease eventually need help with bathing. This need com-monly begins in the moderate (middle) stage and continues into the severe (late) stage. Personal hygiene is a private matter. Although a per-son with dementia clearly needs help, having anoth-er person telling you what to do or staying in the bathroom with you feels like an intrusion. Be sensi-tive to how they are feeling and provide a warm, en-couraging, and respectful environment.

Bathing does not have to be a battle, but it takes time, understand-ing, and respect. At times, people with dementia may become re-sistant to bathing and can become a challenge.

Jeri has been in the medical field for 27 years and has been with Pacifica for 2

years. She is the mother of 3,

grandmother of 10, and great

grandmother of 2! She will be retir-ing in May and is looking forward to enjoying her hob-bies of archery, crochet, quilting, and flying with her husband.

JOURNEYS

September 3rd September 17th September 24th

Nail Salon Day Lunch @ Giuseppe’s Historical Society

Pacifica opened a store where residents can shop and pick-up items they like.

No better way to start the day than with a little

morning exercise.

Residents enjoy happy hour; a time when everyone can get together, dance, and so-

cialize. Mary, Mimi, Kat, and Jean enjoying our trip to the trout farm. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed

the sun and fresh air.

October 8th October 15th October 29th

Liepold Farm & Pumpkin Patch Breakfast Club Build-A-Bear

JOURNEYS

Residents, staff, and visitors all enjoy a game of bingo and each other’s company.

Marian helps with daily chores by getting all the napkins folded.

Resident love when Pastor Scott comes to play hymns and read sermons for our resi-

dents.

SEPTEMBER Darryl L Marie G Kathy S Glenn D Sander S Leo B Hyung L Linda M Marge S OCTOBER Marshall G Donald S Jane F Kim D Heide O Shirley H Donna C Drena M Veneda H Donald H Jodi D Henry R Charlie L

Family Council

The third Tuesday of each month a Family Council is

held. All family members are encouraged to participate in

Family Council which provides an avenue for

families to discuss issues that are important and

establish new programs.

September 17th & October 15th

Support Group

Support Group is held the

last Wednesday of the month. It is an avenue to

meet other families who are on the same dementia

journey.

September 25th & October 30th

-Montessori Principle

"The satisfaction which people find in their work gives them a grace and

ease, like that which comes from music."

Dear Family and/or Responsible Party, The flu season is upon us. The hope is to have vaccines available here by November. If you would like our nursing team to administer the vaccine to your loved one, the cost of the vac-cination is $25. This charge will be billed on your loved one’s monthly statement after the vaccination has been administered. Unfortu-nately, we are unable to bill insurances at this time. For those of you that would like to take your loved one to a doctor’s office or clinic, please arrange with their insurance directly. Please let us know if you have any questions. Tami Staley / Resident Services Director

Harvest Ball Please join us for a celebration of the coming fall season. We will be enjoying a delicious harvest inspired meal followed by a country

western dance!

Date to be decided, families and friend will be notified asap.

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A Note from the Executive Director - Continued

Dana Bando (Continued)

Such behavior often oc-curs because the person doesn’t remember what bathing is for, doesn’t per-ceive a need to bath or doesn’t have the patience to understand the bathing process. Loss of independ-ence and privacy can be very difficult for the person with dementia. The dis-ease also may increase sensitivity to water temper-ature or pressure. They may also have depth per-ception problems that make it scary to step into water. If people regard bathing as scary, embarrassing, un-pleasant, or uncomforta-ble, they may communi-cate their discomfort by verbally and/or physically resisting attempts to bathe them. In some cases this can escalate and become unsafe and upsetting for all concerned. There are many ways to make bath-ing easier and more com-fortable. Each situation is unique and finding what works is often the result of trial and error. The follow-ing tips may help: Encourage the person

to do as much possible. Be ready to assist when needed, but try to offer only when neces-sary.

Prepare the bathroom in advance by gathering bathing

supplies, making the room comfortable, placing soap and other supplies within reach, and monitoring water temperature.

Focus on the person, not the task. Give the person

choices and be sure the person has a role in the bath-ing process (i.e. hold a washcloth).

At times we have to adapt to the bathing process such

as setting a regular time for bathing, simplify the bath-ing process, coach the person through each step, use cues to remind the person what to do, use a bath chair, or sponge bath as an alternative.

If bathing continues to be difficult, don’t’ bathe as often.

Do a partial sponge bath on the days in between show-er days. Separate hair washing from bathing, hair washing can be done with the dry shampoo.

Exercise

Stretch & Flex

Everyday at 10:00am in the large

events room.

Every first Thursday of the month we have

Pastor Scott McFeters from Greater Portland Baptist Church join our

facility to sing hymns and read scripture to our

residents.

Every other Sunday we have the activity staff

facilitate singing hymns with the residents.

Dana Bando Executive Director

Tami Staley Resident Services Director

Tonya Crawford Senior Business Office Manager

Wendy Littlepage Food & Beverage Director

Jonathan Warner Community Relations Director

Tim Freeman Maintenance Director

Jessica Bowe Activities Director