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Our mission is to create and sustain comfortable,
caring environments for those who depend on us.
Administrative Staff:
Apryl Schneider
Executive Director
Randy Dickens
Community Relations Director
Crystal Pappas
Resident Care Coordinator
Joshua Howard
Business Office Manager
Brandy L’Roy-Rogers Registered Nurse
Clint Thielke
Dietary Director
Mike Harding
Maintenance Director
Carly Bakewell
Activities Director
Contact us at:
503-692-1748
17950 SW 115th Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062
Farmington Fare
Farmington Square Tualatin Assisted & Memory Care Newsletter — May 2016
Pg 2 Skin Protection
Pg 3 Healthy Skin Recipe
Pg 3 Skin Cancer Facts
Pg 4 Activities Calendar
Pg 5 Interesting Dates in May
Pg 6 Events This Month
Pg 7 Get Caught Reading
Pg 8 Mission & Team
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
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Protect Your Skin this Summer: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Is there any better way to unwind than
relaxing in the sun, drinking a cold iced tea,
and
enjoying a spring breeze? As spring turns into
summer we tend to spend more and more time
outdoors. Spending time outdoors is benefi-
cial for so many reasons including increasing
Vitamin D and our activity levels. However,
too much sun can make a good thing not so
good for us. A little skin protection and gen-
eral hot weather safety will go a long way in
letting us enjoy a good warm day.
May has been designated Skin Cancer
Awareness Month with hopes to build
awareness of ways to protect the skin, the
need for regular dermatologist visits, and the
causes and treatments of skin cancer. Skin
cancer is a disease that between forty and fifty
percent of Americans who live to age 65 will
have been diagnosed at least once. Most
forms of skin cancer— including the deadliest
form, melanoma—can be prevented. As a
matter of fact, while it is the most common
form of cancer in the United States it is also
the most preventable type of cancer.
Tips for protecting your skin
this summer:
Seek Shade – When the sun is at its strong-
est, between the hours of ten in the morning
and four in the afternoon, the best way to still
get to enjoy the outdoors and protect your
skin is to seek the shade. Hang out under a
sun
umbrella or covered patio area and avoid di-
rect sunlight.
Cover Up: While long sleeves and pants in
the summer may seem counter-intuitive it can
go a long way in sun protection. Wear lighter
weight clothing with long sleeves and pants
to help protect your skin while not overheat-
ing. Don’t forget your hat and UV-blocking
sunglasses!
Wear sunscreen: The most cr itical par t of
avoiding skin cancer is avoiding getting a
sunburn. Sunburns are proof of skin damage
by the sun. Plus, they hurt. Avoid sunburns by
following the top two tips and by wearing sun
screen.
Self-examine your skin and visit a derma-
tologist regularly: Give yourself a good
head-to-toe examination of your skin once a
month to look for early warning signs of skin
cancer. Visit with your dermatologist once a
year or if you find anything suspicious in
your self-examination.
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May is Get Caught Reading Month, a nationwide
campaign designed to remind people of all ages
just how much fun it is to read. Adults who active-
ly read and model enjoyment from the behavior
encourage younger children to follow their lead.
For adults, reading for pleasure provides a
variety of benefits: Stress relief – take a break from your everyday.
Mental stimulation – exercise that brain!
Expanded vocabulary and increased
knowledge Strengthen short-term memory skills –
weave new characters, sub-plots and develop-
ing storylines into a puzzle that needs ‘solving’.
A number of well-known figures are supporters of
the Get Caught Reading movement Including
former first lady Laura Bush, Billy Graham, Derek Jeter, Jane Seymour, Sammy Sosa
and over 200 members of Congress, many of whom have been photographed "caught
reading" on Capitol Hill. To view many of these images and to learn more, visit
. www.getcaughtreading.org
Get Caught Reading
Jack Reacher Series
“I love getting pulled into the twists and turns the
main character stumbles upon!”
- Carly, Activity Director
The Giving Tree
“It’s been my favorite book
since I was a child.”
- Sarah, Med Tech
Gone With The Wind
“It’s a good story that makes me cry.”
- Judy, Resident
The Path Between The Seas
“The author made it really interesting.”
- Ray, Resident
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May Highlights — You’re Invited!
Saturdays: Farmington Square will be hosting a
support gathering for those affected by someone
living with dementia. 10:30am in the Ponderosa
Private Dining Room.
Wed, April 4th: In honor of Cinco De Mayo
join us for lunch at a local Mexican restaurant!
Wed, April 11th: Enjoy the sunshine and
blooms with a Scenic Drive.
Wed, April 18th: We will be attending a
presentation at the Juanita Pohl Center titled
“Buffalo Soldiers”.
Thur, April 19th: We will be having a special
visit from Mt Peaks Llamas & Alpacas!
Our special furry friend will be visiting from
1:00-2:30pm.
Wed, April 25th: Grab your checkbooks for
our monthly shopping trip!
Fri, April 27nd: Come play some bingo and
then stay for a hot lunch made by Meals on
Wheels at the Juanita Pohl Center!
Fridays: Bring your “A” game and play Bingo
at the Juanita Pohl Center!
Our Favorite Books
What is your favorite book & why?
We asked residents & staff what their favorite
book was and why… some of the answers
may surprise you, but others are certainly
favorites of many.
We’ve listed some of our favorites here, but
hope you’ll check out all of the answers on our
bulletin board this month and add your own!
One Nation
“Because he has so much compassion
and love for the nation.”
- Norma, Resident
Join us in celebrating the mothers
of our community at our
Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8th at 11am
Please RSVP to Carly at
or 503-692-1748
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Healthy Skin Treat!
This month is all about healthy skin! While lathering on sunblock
and seeking out shade are excellent ways to keep your skin free
from the damaging effects of the sun, there are also certain types
of food you can eat to help nourish, protect, and rejuvenate your
skin. Foods with high levels of antioxidants can help prevent damage from harmful UV rays
from the sun and help maintain healthy skin. This month we are going to be trying out a tasty
treat that contains dark chocolate, pomegranate, and ginger which are all full of antioxidants!
Dark chocolate that contains at least 65% cacao has a high level of the antioxidant and,
while on the bitter side, is actually considered good for you.
Pomegranates have a high level of antioxidants as well as vitamins E & C and minerals
that help with protecting, healing, revitalizing your skin.
Ginger may have a potent fragrance, but it contains antioxidants that help increase blood
circulation and cut down on toxins, like free radicals, which will help protect your skin.
So what could be better than a delightful and easy to make treat that includes all of these in-
gredients?! You can find a delicious recipe for Chocolate-Pomegranate-Ginger Bark at
http:vanillacrunnch.com/chocolate-pomegranate-ginger-bark/
and try it out for yourself!
Sources: www.livestrong.com, healthyeating.sfgate.come, & www.thehealthsite.com
Facts about Skin Cancer
Each year in the United States over 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are
treated in more than 3.3 million people.
Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either basal cell
carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma at least once.
About 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultra-
violet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Sun damage is cumulative. Only about 23 percent of lifetime exposure occurs by age 18.
Sun burns hurt at any age.
See www.skincancer.org for more information about Skin Cancer and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
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Interesting Dates
in May
May 1 – May Day
May 4 – Star Wars Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 6 – No Diet Day
May 8 – Mother’s Day
May 9 – Lost Sock Day
May 11 – Twilight Zone Day
May 12 – Int’l Nurses Day
May 13 – Friday the 13th
May 16 – Love a Tree Day
May 17 – Haiku Poetry Day
May 18 – Int’l Museum Day
May 20 – Bike to Work Day
May 21 – Armed Forces Day
May 23 – Lucky Penny Day
May 26 – World Lindy Hop Day
May 27 – Sun Screen Day
May 28 – Hamburger Day
May 30 – Memorial Day
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Interesting Dates
in May
May 1 – May Day
May 4 – Star Wars Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 6 – No Diet Day
May 8 – Mother’s Day
May 9 – Lost Sock Day
May 11 – Twilight Zone Day
May 12 – Int’l Nurses Day
May 13 – Friday the 13th
May 16 – Love a Tree Day
May 17 – Haiku Poetry Day
May 18 – Int’l Museum Day
May 20 – Bike to Work Day
May 21 – Armed Forces Day
May 23 – Lucky Penny Day
May 26 – World Lindy Hop Day
May 27 – Sun Screen Day
May 28 – Hamburger Day
May 30 – Memorial Day
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Interesting Dates
in May
May 1 – May Day
May 4 – Star Wars Day
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo
May 6 – No Diet Day
May 8 – Mother’s Day
May 9 – Lost Sock Day
May 11 – Twilight Zone Day
May 12 – Int’l Nurses Day
May 13 – Friday the 13th
May 16 – Love a Tree Day
May 17 – Haiku Poetry Day
May 18 – Int’l Museum Day
May 20 – Bike to Work Day
May 21 – Armed Forces Day
May 23 – Lucky Penny Day
May 26 – World Lindy Hop Day
May 27 – Sun Screen Day
May 28 – Hamburger Day
May 30 – Memorial Day