W H A T ’ S I N S I D E ?

Spirit of Home

Fundraiser

2

July

Activities

4

August

Activities

5

Reminders &

Updates

3, 6, 7

Resident Activities 6

Birthdays

& Anniversaries

3 & 7

H O L Y S P I R I T

R E T I R E M E N T H O M E

J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 2 0 L E A D E R S H I P T E A M

Executive Director: Kyla Sprakel

Billing & Ins: KrisAnne Duhaime

Direct. Of Development: Deb

Poss

Rehab Direct.: Aegis / Select

Rehab

Social Worker: Stacey Quade

DON: Colette Livingston

Dietary Sup.: Joan Henry

Housekeep Supvr.: Sarah Gray

Laundry Supvr.: Linda Brown

Activities Direct.: Brittney Jen-

sen

Maint. Supvr.: Mark Hanson

Asst. Lvg. Nurse: Teresa Lagge

H.R.: Cheryl Hansen

Ind. Liv. Coor.: Diana Kunkel

Trans. Manager: Cheryl Hansen

Holy Spirit Newsletter P A G E 1

Land of the Free,

Home of the Brave

We have been doing themed weeks here at Holy Spirit

Retirement Home. ‘Patriotic’ was one of our themes.

Here are a few of our residents showing off their

American pride!

P A G E 2

Update on our Spirit of Home Gala Event

Dear Holy Spirit Retirement Home Family, Friends & Community Supporters,

With such an increase in senior resident health illnesses, nursing homes have become the epicenter of the

COVID-19 crisis. The American Health Care Association, the trade organization for most nursing homes, called

the impact on long-term care facilities “devastating.”

While we know that these are times of uncertainty and tension, we know that this has not been business as

usual here at Holy Spirit Retirement Home. Hard work and tireless dedication and limitless compassion contin-

ue to be displayed each day here. Our Holy Spirit Health Hero's continue to display acts of courage, selfless-

ness, and genuine caring for those who need the most help during this crisis. Day after day, week after week,

our staff continues to leave the safety of their homes and leave their families to come here to keep our resi-

dents safe, healthy, and strong.

So, it is with deep sadness that we wish to share with you that our largest fundraiser, the “Spirit of Home

Gala Event,” has been cancelled for this year. We felt we had to cancel the event after several of our resched-

uled dates still did not work for being able to celebrate with you. Because of our inability to hold this event to

fundraise for Holy Spirit Retirement Home, our financial needs are ever so deeply needed. The extra money to

provide for additional personal protective equipment, access to testing, one on one activities for residents,

increase salaries for expanded staff, as well as lost revenue for Holy Spirit’s decrease in the ability to admit

new residents because of the outbreak. We are creating the Holy Spirit “Spirit of Home Campaign” to contin-

ue helping our residents at this great time of financial need.

The extent of the larger economic crisis that has been brought on by COVID-19 is broad and deep and un-

likely to ease in the short-term. Forefront in our minds is maintaining our nursing home’s mission– to dedi-

cate all of our energy towards providing spiritual, physical, and emotional support to our residents that call

Holy Spirit home.

We wish to take this time to thank those who have already participated in donating to our Spirit of Home

Gala Event; even though it is cancelled this year, your continued support allows Holy Spirit to continue caring

for those that are in most need.

If you have not been able to make a gift this year, we prayerfully ask that you consider a gift to support all

that we do here at Holy Spirit to support our elderly residents through this Campaign.

Thank you for your support and may God bless you and your family.

Yours in Peace,

Deb Poss, Marketing & Development Director– 712-224-9993

P A G E 3 J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 2 0

July & August Staff Anniversaries:

We’d like to thank and recognize the following staff members for their length of service.

Happy Anniversary!

Sandra Nelson, 1 year Joy Allen, 18 years Cindy Whitesell, 2 years

Ana Martinez, 4 years Konstandina Ladeas, 1 year Becky Mosley, 3 years

Samantha Bernstrauch, 14 years Abra Assidenou, 1 year Michaeleena Monroe, 1 year

Kalyn Pinkerton, 1 year Deb Poss, 1 year Carmela Sanchez, 2 years

Marissa Moreno, 4 years Alexandra Monson, 1 year Jordan Harris, 1 year

Abigail Jons, 3 years Angel Roth, 2 years

July & August Staff Birthdays:

Diana Kunkel Pearl Freemont Teresa Rosenbaum Troy Finley

Tammy Palmersheim Christine Ewing Juston Bennett Kettie Zakeyo

Becky Mosley Jessica Pollard Nancy Speck Ann Patelski

Deb Poss Joan Henry Amy Konsella Kristina Kirchner

Lorena Olvera Ramirez Lindsey Reicks Abigail Jons Kaitlyn VanVoorst

Angel Roth Vincent Blanford

Holy Spirit Retirement Home Social Media

Please like us on Facebook and go to Holy Spirit

Retirement Home to see our video- “We Got This”

and be a part of our journey here at Holy Spirit!

Change in Therapy Provider

Effective August 1st, Select Rehab will be the company providing physical, occupational,

and speech therapy services to the residents at Holy Spirit Retirement Home.

Best of luck from our staff with Aegis Therapies. We have enjoyed providing therapy

services to all of the residents throughout the years at Holy Spirit Retirement Home.

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Reminders: Foot Pedals: Before pushing a resident in a

wheelchair, you must make sure their feet are on

the foot pedals. It’s the law. Don’t move residents without them. You can find pedals on the back of the residents’ wheelchair or in their room.

Handicap/Ambulance Parking: At our front entry, there is a spot to be left open for ambulance parking, in case of emergencies, as well as a Handicapped Parking spot. Please keep these spots open if you do not fall in either category.

Guest Meals: Meals are $5.00. Please notify the front office one day before.

Labeling Resident Clothing: When bringing

in resident’s clothing, if possible, place in a bag that can be marked with the resident’s name so that staff can label the clothes for you. Your cooperation is very much appreciated in this matter!

Food for Residents: All food that is brought/kept in resident’s rooms must be completely

sealed and labeled with it’s opening date. Unfortunately, any food items that are not sealed or are outdated will be disposed of. If you need sealed baggies, please contact or visit our dietary department.

Door Codes: In order to keep all of our residents safe, please do not let someone go in or out of a set of coded doors if you do not know them.

Transportation: We are happy to provide transportation for our residents but ask that any family or friends that want to join their loved one at an appointment please provide their own transportation.

Fans: Reminder that we only allow tall, or tower, fans in resident rooms. This is to help in maintaining the safety of our residents.

E-Mails: We need your help in adding email addresses to our contact information. If you currently use/check your email please send the information to Brittney.Jensen@aegistherapies.com

P A G E 6

*Updated Reminders*

Resident Activities

Above & Left:

Making pinecone

birdfeeders!

Above: Sand Art, Flowers

for Mother’s Day, ‘Donuts

for Dads’ for Father’s Day.

Right: ‘One in a

Melon’

Right: Celebrating

Cinco de Mayo!

Holy Spirit’s Resident Birthdays

July

1st Mary Manley

3rd John Grote

13th Willie Womack

23rd Bernie Bergdale

30th Gary Whelchel

August

1st Donald Johnson

11th Joanna Cole

12th Barb Middleton

21st Tom Beller

23rd Elizabeth Sokolowski

23rd Mary Cooper

24th Imogene DeSmet

27th Nancy Peterson

P A G E 7

Wish List

Bag Games Drum Circle Portable Keyboard Hand Bells Maracas Tambourine Weighted Blanket Nice Outdoor Planters Electric Power Washer Computer for Resident Use Van Logos New Flooring (main lounge) Hobby Lobby Gift Cards Manual Wheelchairs Hand Weight Sets 1# to 3# Picnic Table & Benches Patio Set & Umbrella

Donations Needed! Activities and Wellness will have BINGO for the residents once we are able to

hold group activities again and we are in need of prizes. They love stuffed ani-

mals, store bought snacks, small holiday decorations, etc. Your generous con-

tribution would be much appreciated!

Chapel Wish List

Blue Fabric Chairs

White Cloth for Altar

Altar Candle Stand– Gold

Christmas Tree

Green Cover Cloth for Altar

Questions: Contact Father Francis at 252-2726 Ext. 348

Reminder: With the warm Summer months here, we are

seeing the use of more fans in resident rooms. A reminder that we only allow tall fans, or tow-ers, in resident rooms to improve the safety of our residents. Thank you in advance for your

cooperation!

Update from Marketing & Development

Deb Poss would like to share that her office

has relocated to the Independent Apartment

entryway. She shares that she is currently

working on some new, yet exciting plans for

Holy Spirit in hopes of continuing the tradi-

tion of making great things happen here for

our residents that reside at Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit Retirement Home, Inc.

1701 W. 25th St.

Sioux City IA 51103-1799

NON PROFIT ORG

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SIOUX CITY IA

Holy Spirit would like to send a big

THANK YOU to everyone that has

supported the staff and residents

here at Holy Spirit during this

unprecedented time!