Summer Edition 2015

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2025 Wightman StreetPittsburgh, PA 15217(412) 421-8443

Squirrel HillSquireSquirrel Hill’s Mission is to foster and provide unprecedented levels of genuine care and customer service for our communities’ Rehabilitation and Nursing needs, in a soothing, tranquil and state-of-the-art environment.The Squirrel Hill experience enlivens our guests’ physical and emotional strength through cutting-edge technology

and highly trained healthcare professionals to get them back to their fullest potential of ReNEWal™.Our employees are the vital link; they are the core of excellence in the care and compassion we are committed to, striving to fulfill the expressed and unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests and their families daily. They are therefore our most precious resource.

SQUIRREL HILLS MISSION

A Residents Gift of HopeSquirrel Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing resident Marlene

Schelinski recently donated nine inches of her hair to Pantene Beautiful

Length, a charitable organization that uses hair donated to create

and distribute wigs to children going through cancer treatments, free

of charge. This is the third time that Marlene has donated hair to this

charitable cause. Marlene has stated that she is very happy to be able to

do this and states that with this act of charity she hopes to improve the

world for those children throughout the country battling cancer.

Community Connection - St. Edmunds School VisitThe residents of Squirrel Hill Center enjoyed a visit from the third grade of St. Edmund’s Academy on April 17th. The children assisted the residents with their morning exercise activities.-Diane Hurrell, Director of Recreation

National Nursing Home Week: May 10th – May 15th

During National Nursing Home Week (May 10th – May 15th), the residents of Squirrel Hill Center enjoyed many fun activities. On Sunday, May 10th, the Activities Department treated the mothers of the community with a special

roaming cart full of delectable desserts such as hot apple tarts, molten lava cakes and Italian pastries. During the Senior Olympics on Monday, the residents formed teams from various countries and competed against each other. They tried their hand at horse shoes, Bucket Head Toss, and more! Winning teams received “medals” of gold, silver,

and bronze. They also used their strength to break open a piñata which was filled with candy for all. Residents also participated in a fun filled SUPER-Bingo with cash prizes awarded to the winners!

-Diane Hurrell, Director of Recreation

In addition to a SUPER bingo event and other fun Squirrel Hill National nursing home week celebrations, on May 14th Squirrel Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing also hosted a pop-up resident store for those we serve.

Residents were invited to visit the “store” in our eighth floor internet café as members of our Admissions, Dietary, and Concierge Services teams assisted each resident with picking out the perfect items to suit their individual taste and preferences. Items for “Sale” included Jewelry, Décor, Men’s Clothing, Women’s Clothing, Bingo flare, and other fun accessories. Currency used at the store was the community created “Squirrel Bucks.” A fun time was had by all

residents and each left with a smile on their face! –Coty Ivory, Director of Concierge Services

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SQUIRREL HILL!

SPOTLIGHT ON YOUR HEALTH

As summer approaches, the family trips are being

finalized for the beach and amusements parks. The

beaches will be filled with families and children. The sun

will be beating down on the golden sands of the beaches,

baseball fields and amusement parks.

While having fun in the sun, families must be aware of the

dangers of heatstroke.

Heatstroke is a medical condition when the core body

temperature is 105ºF or higher and can lead to severe

central nervous system danger.

SOME SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEATSTROKE:

• incredibly hot skin

• dizziness and fainting

• extreme fatigue, nausea and/or vomiting

• rapid heartbeat

• mental confusion

• seizures

• lack of sweating

• severe headache

If you have been in the sun and or in high temperatures and

start to exhibit these symptoms you must seek medical

attention as soon as possible.

While in the sun, keep hydrated with water and seek

shaded area as much as possible. The summer is time for

fun and relaxation be safe hydrated and have fun.

Dangers of HeatstrokeBy Michelle Carter, Director of Nursing

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH:CINDY OAKESCindy, who manages

building medical

records, has been an

outstanding employee

of our community

for the past nine years. Staff that

have nominated her have noted her

enthusiasm for helping all residents and

staff of the community and assisting

residents as needed with many day to

day things. Cindy always has a smile on

her face and brings much energy and

positivity to our building. From all of us at Squirrel

Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing we thank you

for shining bright on a daily basis and for carrying out

our vision of providing optimal service and care to those

we all serve on a daily basis. Your hard work, time, and

presence within our community is greatly valued.

-Coty Ivory, Director of Concierge Services

Employee of the Month!

ART OF FOOD EVENT June 4, 2015

OUTDOOR RESIDENT & STAFF PICNIC June 5th, 2015

RESIDENT KENNYWOOD AMUSEMENT PARK TRIPS June 29, July 13th, July 27th, 2015

PRE-FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC July 2015

SPECIAL UNIT PICNICS August 2015

Let’s face it, Americans love to eat. Not only do we love to eat, but we love

the experience that goes along with it. Going “Out to Dinner” is usually

viewed as a special experience. Barbecuing in the backyard is more than

cooking a meal, it is a time to show off to your friends and neighbors your

culinary skills. At the Squirrel Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, we

do not want any of that to change.

For the last year, the Squirrel Hill Dietary Department has been busy creating

dining programs that not only please the taste buds, but also create a fun dining experience. Each month the kitchen

plans a “Night Out.” During these “Night Outs,” the usual meal is change to a theme centered on specific dining fare.

We have had Italian, Mexican, American Restaurant themed meals where three to four choices are presented and the

Residents can eat “off the menu” when they arrive. Breakfast is a hard meal to serve in a community. Eggs and waffles

get cold quickly, toast hardens after a few minutes. But there is nothing better than the smell of breakfast cooking;

bacon sizzling, warm toast. Squirrel Hill came up with a way to bring that dining experience back. Twice a month the

Residents gather for a Breakfast Buffet in our main dining room. Not only do our Residents get a hot off the griddle

meal, but we also offer additional selections not normally served. Yes, you can still get an over easy egg in a facility,

just ask on Breakfast Buffet day. No matter your age, birthdays should be celebrated and everyone enjoys a little

extra attention on their day. We began providing a birthday lunch to celebrate the lives of our Community Members.

Our dietary staff meet with each Resident a few days before their birthday to find out what they would like as their

birthday meal. A quick trip to the grocery store produces a great birthday present for the most finicky eaters. The

Good Humor Man, or in our case Woman, comes every Friday to Squirrel Hill. A cart loaded with ice cream circulates

in the community with its upcoming arrival announced by music and bells bringing back memories of asking

your parents for money and then chasing the Good Humor truck down the street to pick your prize.

Our Dietary Department has really climbed on board and enjoys creating these events for our Residents.

It gives our cooks a time to show off their skills, and interact with our Community members providing a

personal touch. Receiving the compliments is a great thing but nothing beats the satisfaction of hearing

rave reviews from our Residents regarding a much enjoyed, and appreciated, Dining Experience.

Strut Your Stuff!Douglas R. Hoffman, Administrator

In celebration of National Nursing Home Week, Squirrel Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing hosted an OPEN HOUSE in our first floor reception area, showcasing some of the terrific highlights of our various multi-disciplinary departments throughout the community. –Coty Ivory, Director of Concierge Services

Spirit Week: May 12th, 2015