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MARCH NEWSMARCH 2018

I know it is hardto believe, butspring is justaround the corner:March winds, Aprilshowers and Mayflowers will behere soon. Marchbrings the

beginning of spring, a season ofgrowth and renewal.

Green blades of grass pushthrough the ground, and buds ofleaves sprout on the trees,Regular growth is part ofnature’s cycle, and ours, too. Nomatter how old we may get, wenever stop growing! This March,consider ways you can growyour mind, health, heart andhappiness.

In addition to March Madness,Easter and St. Patrick’s Day, it istime to celebrate WellderlyWeek! Wellderly is a blend ofthe words “well” and “elderly.”The third week of March is setaside to celebrate and recognizesenior citizens who are young atheart. If you take a look aroundyou, it is easy to see just whatthat means: Today’s seniors aresomething special. Medicaladvances and active lifestylesare helping seniors live longerthan ever, and not just live, butthrive. Senior adults arebecoming pros at newtechnology, going on frequent

excursions, volunteering,exercising daily and updatingtheir Facebook pages! These arepeople who show the rest ofsociety that “80 is the new 70,”and so on. Remember as youcelebrate Wellderly Week thewords of poet Robert Browning:"Grow old along with me! Thebest is yet to be.”

It is time to spring forward!Most of the nations will springforward on Sunday, March 11,when daylight saving timebegins. According to research,the average person loses about40 minutes of sleep on the firstnight after the time changebegins. To avoid being groggyMonday and to help yourinternal clock adjust, expertssuggest going to bed a littleearlier than usual startingseveral days before the change.

Best wishes to Rudy G.,Elizabeth C., Pat H., Phyllis M.,Leo W., Alyce W., Easton W.,Irene F., and Bob B. who arecelebrating birthdays thismonth!

Forever grateful,Jan Boatright

STAFF DIRECTORY

Jan BoatrightExecutive Director

(770) 813-9505 ext. 104

Lashon BrittDirector of Resident Care Services

(770) 813-9505 ext. 105

Cathy OwensHuman Resources Generalist

(770) 813-9505 ext. 106

Leslie SowdersCommunity Relations Coordinator

(770) 813-9505 ext. 107

Kathleen MannellyActivity Memory Programs Coord.

(770) 813-9505 ext. 109

David AutryBuilding Engineer

(770) 813-9505 ext. 111

Patricia MannChef Manager

(770) 813-9505 ext. 112

Hasan MonroeExecutive Sous Chef

(770) 813-9505 ext. 112

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON

It’s a tradition to celebrateresident birthdays each month

with a special luncheon.This month’s luncheon is Friday,

March 30, at 11:30amEach resident may bring one

guest on the house. Please note,there will be an extra charge peradditional guest. RSVP required

by Monday, March 26.

RESIDENTBIRTHDAYS3/1 Rudy G.3/1 Elizabeth C.3/13 Pat H.3/18 Phyllis M.3/20 Leo W.3/21 Alyce W.3/22 Easton W.3/23 Irene F.3/30 Bob B.

EMPLOYEEBIRTHDAYS3/4 Monica R.3/5 Trenelle W.3/10 Antoinette P.3/15 Annie H.3/25 Gloria G.3/27 Felicity B.3/29 Jeanette M.3/31 Florentine G.

WHAT ISEARLY-ONSETALZHEIMER’SDISEASE?

Alzheimer’s disease, which isnamed for the German physicianwho first identified it in 1906, isthe most common form ofdementia, accounting for 60 to80 percent of cases. It is aprogressive disorder of the brainand is characterized by agradual deterioration of mentalfaculties caused by a loss ofnerve cells and the connectionsbetween them.

The disease is oftenaccompanied by changes inbehavior and personality. Itscourse is relentless andrelatively predictable, but therate of mental decline variesfrom person to person. Peoplewho are age 65 and oldersurvive an average of four toeight years after the initial

Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but somepeople can live for 20 years ormore after diagnosis.

Although Alzheimer’s diseasemost commonly affects olderadults, it can also affect peoplein their 30s or 40s. WhenAlzheimer’s disease occurs insomeone under the age of 65, itis known as early-onsetAlzheimer’s disease. About 5%of people with Alzheimer’sdisease have the early-onsetform. Many of them are in their40s and 50s when Alzheimer’sdisease first manifests itself—when they have careers andfamilies, or are taking care ofsomeone with Alzheimer’s whenthey get their own diagnosis.

Types of early-onsetAlzheimer’s

Most types of early-onsetAlzheimer’s disease are thesame, but there are a few smalldistinctions:

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Come share what you loveabout our community andhow we can make it even

better!Meet in the Activity Room on

Tuesday, March 27, at 3:00pm.

DONATIONS FORMONTHLY AUCTION

We have an auction forresidents held once a month

and you canhelp us out by bringing your

donations!We’re taking items related to

winter and upcoming holidays.Big-ticket items are costumejewelry and household items.

We WILL NOT acceptdamaged items or ones

requiring a flame.We want to give a

BIG THANK YOU to Janet, ourresident-family volunteer, fordonating to and hosting this

event every month!

WINE & CHEESEENTERTAINMENTJoin us for great entertainment

every Friday at 3 p.m.

Fun couples, Bosworths andWeatherfords, enjoying wine, cheeseand crackers and fun entertainment!

3/2 Steven Chappelle3/9 Craig Gleason3/16 Steve & the

Cherry Cherry Band3/23 Brian Ulrich on the Sax3/30 Gary Squires

About

Out &

3/7 Shopping to Kroger3/14 Shopping to Publix3/21 Shopping to Kroger3/28 Shopping to Publix

DINING ROOMINFORMATION

Breakfast 7:00am – 9:00amLunch 11:00am – 1:00pmDinner 4:30pm – 7:00pm

Guest Meals:Adults- $12 Children- $6

Give us a call to schedule anygroup reservations!

DOCTORS’APPOINTMENTS

Scheduled transportation isprovided to doctors’

appointments on TUESDAY andTHURSDAY between

10:00am and 3:00pm. Pleaseschedule with the concierge twodays in advance so that we may

better serve all residents.

BEAUTY SALONSERVICESMaureen Watson, beautician, ishere every Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday and Friday.Anna Ball, manicurist, is here

every other Wednesday offeringmanicures and pedicures.

Sign up and schedule your nextappointment on the sign-up

sheet located in the Great Room!

Copyright © 2018 by Uhlig LLC. All rights reserved.

March 2018AR Activity Room EntertainerGR Great Room Health EventP3 Parlor 300 Themed LunchO OutingP4 Parlor 400

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

19:45 AR Mindful Mornings

10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!10:45 AR Paxxon Balance Check11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club A2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks2:00 P3 Knitting & Crochet Group3:00 AR Large Crossword Puzzle7:00 P3 Phase 10


10:45 GR Perimeter Pet Pals Visit11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts

1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:30 P3 Book Club!2:30 AR Dominoes!3:00 AR Wine & Cheese6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Tai Chi11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!2:00 P3 Creative Affairs2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Dominoes


10:30 AR Catholic Communion11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts

1:00 P3 Current Events!2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:15 P3 What’s the Word?3:30 AR Chapel Service6:30 P4 Skip Bo


10:00 P3 Bible Study with Chuck11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts

1:00 AR Heads Up!2:00 P3 Book Club!2:00 AR Trivial Pursuit3:00 AR Tennis Tournament3:30 AR Bananagrams!6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 AR Monthly Jeopardy w/ Ellen11:00 AR Fascinating Facts

1:00 P3 Rosary w/ Eileen1:00 AR Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club A2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Word Aerobics w/ Judy7:00 P3 Phase 10


10:00 O Shopping at Kroger11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts11:00 AR Rummikub Club1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club B1:00 AR Chat with the Chef1:30 AR Afternoon Exercise!2:00 P3 Book Club!3:30 AR Lit, Wit and Wisdom w/ Carol


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club A2:00 P3 Knitting & Crochet Group2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Large Crossword Puzzle7:00 P3 Phase 10


11:00 P3 Bible Study with Danny!11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts12:45 O Shopping to Target1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:30 P3 Book Club!2:30 AR Dominoes!3:00 AR Wine & Cheese6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Tai Chi11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P3 Saturday Bridge Club2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks2:00 P3 Creative Affairs3:00 AR Simple Saturday Jeopardy



1:00 P3 Current Events!2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:15 P3 Word Aerobics w/ Denise3:30 AR Chapel Service6:30 P4 Skip Bo



1:00 AR Heads Up!2:00 P3 Book Club!2:00 AR Trivia Time3:00 AR Indoor Golf3:30 AR Bananagrams!6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 AR Fascinating Facts

1:00 P4 Bridge Club A1:00 P3 Rosary w/ Eileen1:00 AR Heads Up!2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Afternoon Activity7:00 P3 Phase 10


10:00 O Shopping at Publix11:00 AR Rummikub Club11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts12:00 AR Men’s Luncheon

1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club B1:30 AR Afternoon Exercise!2:00 P3 Book Club!3:30 AR Lit, Wit and Wisdom w/ Carol


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club A2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks2:00 P3 Knitting & Crochet Group3:00 AR Large Crossword Puzzle7:00 P3 Phase 10


11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:30 P3 Book Club!2:30 AR Dominoes!3:00 AR Wine & Cheese6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Tai Chi11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks2:00 P3 Creative Affairs3:00 AR Dominoes



1:00 P3 Current Events!2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:15 P3 What’s the Word?3:30 AR Chapel Service6:30 P4 Skip Bo



1:00 AR Heads Up!2:00 P3 Book Club!2:00 AR Trivial Pursuit3:00 AR Game of Darts3:30 AR Bananagrams!6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 AR Fascinating Facts

1:00 AR Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club A1:00 P3 Rosary w/ Eileen2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Word Aerobics w/ Judy7:00 P3 Phase 10


10:00 O Shopping to Kroger11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts11:00 AR Rummikub Club1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club B1:30 GR Belmont Buck Auction w/ Janet1:30 AR Afternoon Exercise!2:00 P3 Book Club!3:30 AR Lit, Wit and Wisdom w/ Carol


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 AR Art w/ Charlotte11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts

1:00 P4 Bridge Club A1:00 P3 Heads Up!2:00 P3 Knitting & Crochet Group2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Large Crossword Puzzle7:00 P3 Phase 10


11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:30 P3 Book Club!2:30 AR Dominoes!3:00 AR Wine & Cheese6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Tai Chi11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P3 Saturday Bridge Club2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks2:00 P3 Creative Affairs3:00 AR Simple Saturday Jeopardy



1:00 P3 Current Events!2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:15 P3 Word Aerobics w/ Denise3:30 AR Chapel Service6:30 P4 Skip Bo


10:00 P3 Bible Study with Chuck10:30 AR Memorial Service11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts

1:00 AR Heads Up!2:00 AR Trivia Time2:00 P3 Book Club!3:00 AR Let’s Play Cornhole3:30 AR Bananagrams!6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 AR Fascinating Facts11:00 AR Jeopardy with Ellen

1:00 P4 Bridge Club A1:00 P3 Rosary w/ Eileen1:00 AR Heads Up!2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Large Crossword Puzzle3:00 AR Resident Council Meeting7:00 P3 Phase 10


10:00 O Shopping to Publix11:00 AR Rummikub Club11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club B1:30 AR Afternoon Exercise!2:00 P3 Book Club!3:30 AR Lit, Wit and Wisdom w/ Carol


10:15 AR Exercise: Get Moving!11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:00 P4 Bridge Club A2:00 P3 Knitting & Crochet Group2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Large Crossword Puzzle7:00 P3 Phase 10


11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts11:30 AR Resident Birthday

Luncheon1:00 P3 Heads Up!1:30 P3 Book Club!2:30 AR Dominoes!3:00 AR Wine & Cheese6:30 P3 Rummikub


10:15 AR Tai Chi11:00 P3 Fascinating Facts1:00 P3 Heads Up!2:00 P3 Creative Affairs2:00 AR Bingo for Bucks3:00 AR Dominoes

Neighborhood

• Programming every day9:30am-5:00pm

• Exercise daily at 10:00am• Bible Study every Monday

at 11:00am• Scenic Drive every

Wednesday at 2:00pm• Wine & Cheese every Friday

at 2:00pm• Church Service every

Sunday at 2:00pm

Neighborhood residents enjoyingthemed meals and fun parties!

Marguerite T. dancing and singingalong with the entertainment!

UNLUCKY IDESEvery year on March 15, it’s

likely you’ll hear someone say,“Beware the ides of March!” Sowhat are ides, and why shouldwe be wary of them? In truth,there’s really nothing to fear: Onthe Ancient Roman calendar,“ides” was simply a word for thehalfway point of a month whenthe full moon usually arrived.However, Julius Caesar madethe ides of March famous whenhe was assassinated on that dayin 44 B.C. In WilliamShakespeare’s play about thefamous leader, a fortune tellershouts the “Beware the ides ofMarch!” warning, sealing thedate’s fate as an unlucky omen.

MONTHLY DEMENTIASUPPORT GROUP

A monthly support group forFamily and Caregivers

Facilitated by JeanaFortenberry, Senior Care

AdvisorMeetings are held on the fourth

Tuesday of the month in theCenter for Learning,

from 6:00pm to 7:00pmWe are meeting this month on

March 27.Please contact Leslie Sowders,Community Relations, for more

information!

(continued from page 2)• Common Alzheimer’s

disease. The majority havethis—it will progress inroughly the same way as itdoes in older people withAlzheimer’s disease.

• Genetic Alzheimer’sdisease. This form is rare-1-5%. These people usuallybegin showing symptomsof the disease in their 30s,40s, or 50s.

Symptoms to watch for:Early symptoms:• Forgetting important things• Asking for the same

information again and again• Difficulty solving basic

problems• Losing track of the date or

time of year• Losing track of where you

are and how you got there• Difficulty with depth

perception or other visionproblems

• Difficulty joiningconversations or finding theright word for something

• Misplacing things and notbeing able to retrace yoursteps to find it

• Increasingly poor judgment• Withdrawal from work and

social situations• Changes in mood and

personalityLater symptoms:• Prominent mood swings

and changes in behavior• Deepening confusion about

time, place, and life events

• Loss of job or an activesocial life

• Suspicions about friends,family, or caregivers

• Difficulty speaking,swallowing, or walking

• Severe memory lossTreatment for the diseaseLike Alzheimer’s disease,

early-onset Alzheimer’s diseasecurrently has no cure. Butdoctors have had some successin helping people maintainmental function, controlbehavior, and slow theprogression of the disease.

There are drugs that are usedto help people maintain mentalfunction. The results have beenmixed, but these drugs seem tohelp people with theirsymptoms for anywhere from afew months to a few years.

Managing early-onsetAlzheimer’s

Early-onset Alzheimer’sdisease can be a difficult diseaseto cope with. If you have beendiagnosed, the best thing youcan do is have a positive outlookand stay as active and mentallyengaged as possible. Rely onyour friends and family as muchas possible. And don’t be afraidto seek out a support group ifyou feel that it might be helpful.

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FELICITY BAIDOOFelicity has been working with us

since June and has been an allaround great employee! She is kind,always smiles and loves helping herteam and caring for the residents.Whenever there is a need, Felicity isthere to lend a hand. She shares ourcompany’s values and strengths andwe want to thank her for all her hardwork and commitment.Congratulations and we are honoredto have you in our family!

BELMONT VILLAGE SCENE

Looking back on when residents Mary B.and Marguerite T. enjoyed a day in the

Neighborhood!

Remembering a fun day of food, friendsand tours with Ruth F., June W., and

Betty W.

Loving the memories and moment ofpure happiness seen here with resident

Mack T.!

Reminiscing on holidays past and greatmemories with Pat H. and Leona B.! Almost time to enjoy the outdoor

weather again, with Mike V. and John K.Friends Gwen F. and Alyce W. spending

some quality time together!

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