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The Rehabilitation & Health Center of Gahanna | 5151 North Hamilton Road, Columbus OH 43230

Walking for the Cause

Across Florida and Ohio, our associates have been busy making strides for breast cancer, remembering those suffering from Alzheimer’s, and raising awareness of heart disease at various walks and runs across the nation. Breast cancer awareness month took place in October. November marks Alzheimer’s awareness month. Both causes affect our friends, families and our residents. Many of our associates took part in events in their communities with the support of the Greystone Health Network. In Ohio, the Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation Center team called the Guardians of Memory walked to support Alzheimer’s Awareness in honor of their residents affected by the disease. Many of our Florida locations joined in the effort, walking in Port Charlotte and Gainesville Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walks. In Gainesville, the network received an award for their support and sponsorship including our Riverwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, Greystone Home Health and Park Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center teams. Park Meadows represented with the largest walking team at the event. In Port Charlotte, Village Place Health and Rehabilitation Center

represented the network in support and awareness of the Alzheimer’s cause. Our home office in Tampa, FL joined breast cancer awareness efforts by running or walking in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Treasure Chests 5K. Participating for the second year, center’s as far as The Club Health and Rehabilitation Center at The Villages and The Lodge Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, FL joined in to double the company’s participants from 2014. Congratulations to Tori Couch, who placed third in her division during the 5K race. Supporting our own health as well as the awareness, support and health of others affected by these diseases continues into November as Greystone Health Network centers throughout Florida and Ohio participate in upcoming Alzheimer’s walks and American Heart Association Heart Walk’s.

Left: Park Meadows, Riverwood and Home Health receive a plaque at the Gainesville Alzheimer’s walk. Center: Village Place’s Lisa, Tina, Lourdes and Brenda Hebden, ED. Right: Sheralee, Phyllis, Ally, and Karen represent our corporate

office at the Bucs 5K.

In This Issue

Letter from the Admin……..…1

Resident of the Month………..2

Photo Gallery………………………3

Activity Calendar…………….4&5

Puzzles & Games……….……6&7

Our Team

Executive Director

Doug Rowe Director of Nursing

Kedith Dittmar Director of Rehabilitation

Allan Cribb Admissions Coordinator

Meredith Farst Director of Social Services

Sue Cunningham Director of Dietary

Steve Reynolds Human Resources

Chastity Bogard Director of Activities

Keri Canale Director of Housekeeping

Sylvia Smith Director of Maintenance

Patrick Callaghan Business Office Manager

Kim Butler

Gahanna Gazette November, 2015

Letter from the Administrator Letter from the CEO

The holidays are one of my favorite times of the year. Families and friends gather together, we each celebrate another year of successes and growth, and the anticipation of a new year brings new possibilities and excitement for the future. I am so thankful to each of you for allowing the Greystone Health Network to be a part of your holiday season, and for the joy we each share in our communities. The smiling faces I see year-round are evidence of the sense of family and care that we provide our residents, families and friends. Each year I see our Greystone families rise to the holiday occasion and I know this year we will be no different. Across Ohio and Florida, our centers are busy planning holiday meals and celebrations. We hope you will join us to ring in the season with our upcoming festivities. While the holiday’s bring so much joy, they may also bring stress. Adding the various celebrations, parties and events to an already busy life can sometimes be overwhelming. Don’t forget to take time for yourself this season, and make your own health a priority. Get plenty of rest, make healthy dining choices and make a meeting with yourself for regular exercise. From our family to yours, I wish you a warm and happy holiday season!

Connie Bessler, CEO

Birthdays

Residents:

Kevin Browning 11/3

Mary Hines 11/3

Tammy Jarvis 11/5

Jocelyn “Sue” Dervin 11/16

Eileen Burkett 11/17

Joanna Miller 11/18

Peggy Pearson 11/21

Janet McDonald 11/29

Mary Clark 11/30

Staff:

Shirley Curtis 11/1

Meseray Sesay 11/3

Shelley Turk 11/4

Aminata Narmah 11/5

Amanuel Dikaso 11/7

Dena Knowles 11/7

Patricia Banks 11/9

Krystal Murray 11/11

Carroll Allen 11/12

Annie Adjei 11/15

Timothy Armistead 11/16

Tameca Alexander 11/18

James Daly 11/18

Trena Ross 11/27

Fatmata Sesay 11/27

Mackenzie Brooks 11/29

Carmelita Turiaga 11/29

Resident of the Month

Brian Woods

Brian grew up in the picturesque island of Bermuda. He has two sons, Josh and Kyler; with whom he loves visiting. During the past three years at The Rehabilitation and Health Center of Gahanna, he has gotten to know the associates and residents; Brian considers them part of his family, too. In his working life, Brian was an engineer for AT&T. For fun, he enjoys singing, participating in activities and watching football. He likes to reach out to others. He is also a leader in our community. Brian has been

resident council president for two years in a row, and is hoping to be in the running for his third year soon!

Associate of the Month

Jenifer Balzer “I love working with people. I feel like I’m making a difference in their lives.”-Jenifer As activities assistant for the past two years, Jenifer plays a huge part in the wonderful activities at The Rehabilitation and Health Center of Gahanna. From a young age, Jenifer knew she wanted to work with seniors. Growing up, her mother volunteered at a home healthcare facility. Jenifer accompanied her, and enjoyed

the people so she continued volunteering throughout her adult life. She moved back to Ohio two years ago, after 13 years living in Bismarck, ND. Jenifer and her husband, Tom met in college at Miami University where she studied sociology.

Harvest Time

Find these summer words in the word search above:

Pilgrims

Pumpkin

Cornucopia

Turkey

Corn

Harvest

Fall

Thanksgiving

October Photo Gallery

Brian (left), Joanne and her daughter, Karen (center), and Al (right) showing off the recent crafts that they made.

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Our residents enjoying seated yoga (left) and Silver Sneakers (right) on fitness day.

Sierra, Margie (left), Al, Janice, and Juanita (center) enjoying some delicious snacks during our tailgate party. David (right) is modeling the hat and gloves that he won as a door prize.

November 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 All Saint’s Day 10:30 News and coffee (AR) 1:00 Wii bowling (AR) 2:00 Pokeno (AR) 3:30 Church (AR)

2 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Trivia (AR) 6:30 Movie night (AR)

3 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:30 Kitchen Korner (AR) 3:30 Music with Mark Snow (AR)

4 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Therapy dog visit (AR)(R/R) 6:30 Bible Study (GR)

5 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:00 Store runs (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR) 7:00 Happy hour: Karaoke with Debbi (AR)

6 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 10:30 Silver Sneakers (WFL) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Ice cream social (AR)

7 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 11:00 Trivia (D) 1:00 Fall crafts (AR)

8 10:30 News and coffee (AR) 1:00 Wii bowling (AR) 2:00 Pokeno (AR) 3:30 Church (AR)


10 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 12:00 Resident luncheon (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR)

11 Veterans Day 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Honoring our veterans (DR) 6:30 Bible study (GR)

12 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:30 Creative healing (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR) 7:00 Happy hour: Farkle (AR)

13 World Kindness Day 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 10:30 Silver Sneakers (WFL) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Ice cream social (AR)




17 World Peace Day 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:30 Kitchen Korner (AR) 3:00 Active Games (AR)

18 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Therapy dog visit (AR)(R/R) 3:30 Resident Council (AR) 6:30 Bible study (GR)

19 10:30 Short stories w Jeni (AR) 1:00 Store runs (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR) 7:00 Happy hour: Music with Wade Jones (AR)


21 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 11:00 Trivia (D) 1:30 Communion with Bonnie (AR)



24 10:30 Reflections (AR) 1:30 Price is Right! (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR)

25 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Therapy dog visit (AR)(R/R) 6:30 Bible study (GR)

26 Thanksgiving 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:00 Thanksgiving craft (AR) 3:00 Memorable music

27 Black Friday 10:30 Spa day (AR) 10:30 Silver Sneakers (WFL) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Birthday social (AR)

28 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 11:00 Trivia (D) 1:00 Card making with Mel (AR)



31 10:30 Reflections (AR) 1:30 Pathway Music Singers (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR)

The Rehabilitation and Health Center of Gahanna

November 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 All Saint’s Day 10:30 News and coffee (AR) 1:00 Wii bowling (AR) 2:00 Pokeno (AR) 3:30 Church (AR)


3 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:30 Kitchen Korner (AR) 3:30 Music with Mark Snow (AR)

4 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Therapy dog visit (AR)(R/R) 6:30 Bible Study (GR)

5 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:00 Store runs (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR) 7:00 Happy hour: Karaoke with Debbi (AR)





10 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 12:00 Resident luncheon (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR)

11 Veterans Day 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Honoring our veterans (DR) 6:30 Bible study (GR)

12 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:30 Creative healing (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR) 7:00 Happy hour: Farkle (AR)

13 World Kindness Day 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 10:30 Silver Sneakers (WFL) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Ice cream social (AR)




17 World Peace Day 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:30 Kitchen Korner (AR) 3:00 Active Games (AR)

18 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Therapy dog visit (AR)(R/R) 3:30 Resident Council (AR) 6:30 Bible study (GR)

19 10:30 Short stories w Jeni (AR) 1:00 Store runs (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR) 7:00 Happy hour: Music with Wade Jones (AR)


21 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 11:00 Trivia (D) 1:30 Communion with Bonnie (AR)



24 10:30 Reflections (AR) 1:30 Price is Right! (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR)

25 10:45 One on one visits (R/R) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Therapy dog visit (AR)(R/R) 6:30 Bible study (GR)

26 Thanksgiving 10:30 Short stories with Jeni (AR) 1:00 Thanksgiving craft (AR) 3:00 Memorable music

27 Black Friday 10:30 Spa day (AR) 10:30 Silver Sneakers (WFL) 1:45 Bingo!! (AR) 3:00 Birthday social (AR)

28 10:30 Fancy Fingers (AR) 11:00 Trivia (D) 1:00 Card making with Mel (AR)



31 10:30 Reflections (AR) 1:30 Pathway Music Singers (AR) 3:00 Active games (AR)

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