INDEPENDENCE COURT OF HYATTSVILLE • An Assisted Living ResidenceSummer 2012

THE COURT REPORTER2

STAFF MEMBERS

INDEPENDENCE COURT

OF HYATTSVILLE

The Help You NeedAssisted living at ICH enables a senior to preserve his or herindependence while receiving the personal care services theyneed all under the guidance of our resident care staff. A littlehelp can make a BIG difference.

Gracious AtmosphereICH provides an elegant living space which includes a beautiful dining room, library, comfortable lounges, and flowered outdoor patio. Our beautifully decorated and furnished resident rooms have the amenities of a city hotelor apartment building.

Activities DepartmentDirected by an Activities Coordinator, our staff provides exciting and varied activities in and out of our building 7 daysa week. Our van enables us to provide transportation forappointments and recreational events. Residents can be asactive as they wish, choosing from a variety of recreational,religious, and fitness activities. Located in the center of ourcity’s cultural community, we have everything at our fingertips.

Dignified IndependenceOur goal is to instill confidence in the minds of our

residents and their families through specially offered servicessuch as:— Bathing and grooming assistance (including available

whirlpool baths)— Medical and nutritional management— Emergency call system in bedroom and bath— Professional staff including full-time administrator,

registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses— 24-hour support staff— 3 meals served daily— Linen and housekeeping services— Professionally-staffed beauty/barber shop— Personal laundry services available

ToursWe welcome the opportunity to share our lovely building. Ifyou are interested in touring, call the Admissions Departmentto schedule an appointment. Our regular business hours are8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday. Tours are also availableevenings and weekends by appointment.

5821 Queens Chapel RoadHyattsville, MD 20782

Tel: (301) 699-7900Fax: (301) 864-9514

E-mail: mvich@independencecourt.com

AdministratorMarla von Stein

Resident Care DirectorDaniel Eromosele

Business/MarketingCoordinator

Katherine CulottaMedical Director

Dr. Kathy Brenneman M.D.Food Service Coordinators

Richard SheriffLinda Walker

Lead HousekeeperMaria Peugero

Activity CoordinatorJacqueline Carter

Dietician ConsultantJulia Mutter

Maintenance TechnicianJim Eichelberger

RN ConsultantSally Kweti

PodiatristDr. Melinda Zellars

Physical Therapy Provided by Providence Hospital

PT Department

Announcements from NHMNational Health Management Inc. (NHM)based in Pittsburgh, PA, is a prominentprovider of Assisted Living, Senior Care, and

Personal Care communities. NHM was founded in 1986and has been serving seniors for over 25 years. NationalHealth Management owns and operates four IndependenceCourt communities in two states, and also provides consulting and third party management services. NHM provides a lifestyle option for seniors who may need daily assistance to support their social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual and individual needs. NHM currently operates the following locations:

• Independence Court of Erie, PA

• Independence Court of Monroeville, PA

• Independence Court of Quakertown, PA

• Independence Court of Hyattsville, MD

National Health Management is a founding member ofALFA, the Assisted Living Federation of America, which is the largest Assisted Living Association in the nation.

For more information about NHM and its services visit our website at www.Independencecourt.com or contact us at (412) 578-7800.

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3SUMMER 2012

ADMINISTRATOR’S CORNER

RESIDENT BIRTHDAYS

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS

Charles Brogden

Karen Davis

Esther Greer

Gloria Larkin

Johnnie Newsome

Gladys PowellA Warm ICH Welcome To All Our New Residents

ATTENTION COMMUNITY FRIENDSGet your pay day at ICH forSpring/Summer Referrals.Refer a friend or family

member to ICH Residenceand receive $100.00 Referral Fee payable

after 90 days residence.

MUST SUBMIT COUPON

R E M I N D E R :Activity Outings Every TuesdayTransportation Every Thursday

For Appointments,Please check with the

D.R.S or the Van Driver for Availabilities.

JUNEPercy Moore 6/5Nannye Price 6/6Sara McAlpin 6/7Jennie Brown 6/9James Rowe 6/23Jose Martinez 6/24Betty Pailen 6/26

Don’t forget to join us for theResident Birthday Celebration.

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends

Summer is here and our Activities Department is blooming witha wide variety of upcoming events such as concerts in the court-yard, ice cream socials, picnic in the park and even a surprisevisit from Elvis to top off our Summer Concert Series! Please besure to check out our monthly calendar so you don’t miss out! Ialso wanted to say Happy Mothers Day, Fathers Day andGrandparents Day to all and I hope you have the most enjoy-able summer.

Fondly,Marla von SteinAdministrator

RECIPE CORNER

Summer Strawberry Angel Food Dessert

Ingredients:• 1 (10 inch) angel food cake• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened• 1 cup white sugar• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped

topping, thawed• 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced• 1 (18 ounce) jar strawberry glaze

DirectionsCrumble the cake into a9x13 inch dish.

Beat the cream cheeseand sugar in a mediumbowl until light andfluffy. Fold in whippedtopping. Mash the cake down with your hands andspread the cream cheese mixture over the cake.

In a bowl, combine strawberries and glaze until straw-berries are evenly coated. Spread over cream cheese layerand chill until serving.

10:00 Exercise10:45 Ball Toss11:00 Creative Things

1:30 Brain Power2:00 Fun-N-Game3:00 Stories of the Bible

10:00 Catholic Church

10:45 Exercise2:00 United Baptist3:00 Reid Temple Church5:00 Eric Dutch and

Sought Out

Father’s Day8:00 Father’s Day

Brunch10:30 Catholic Church1:30 Workout Central2:00 United Baptist3:00 Youth Choir of

Reid Temple

10:00 Catholic Service11:00 Sunday Stretch2:00 United Baptist3:00 Reid Temple4:00 Lift Your Voice

And Sing

10:00 Catholic Service11:00 Sunday Stretch

2:00 United Baptist3:00 Reid Temple4:00 Praying is Fun

10:00 Workout10:30 Dad’s Might

Say…11:00 Famous Fathers1:30 Flowers In Bloom2:00 Flower Quotes3:00 Spelling Bee Quiz

10:00 Exercise10:45 Wal-Mart

Trip11:30 Courtyard Sitting1:30 Free Time2:00 Bingo3:00 Relax

9:30 Who’s In The Bible

10:00 Toning Arms10:30 Front Row

In The Garden11:00 Father’s Trivia1:30 Meet and Greet2:00 Summertime Poems

10:00 Exercise10:45 News Update11:00 Walking With Nature

1:30 Reminiscing2:00 Music3:00 Smile With Friends

10:00 Tone and Stretch10:45 CVS Trip

1:30 Nails2:00 Bingo3:00 Nature Walk

9:30 Bible Stories10:00 Exercise10:45 CVS Trip/DC11:00 Courtyard Seating1:30 Bingo in the

Courtyard2:00 Garden Delight3:00 Smell the Flowers

10:00 Chair Dancing10:45 DC Trip/

CVS Trip1:30 Nails2:00 Bingo with Jackee3:00 Quote of the Day

First Day of Summer10:00 Shape Up10:30 Two-Truths One-Lie11:00 Baseball Outside1:30 Rootbeer

Floats Social2:00 Music with Mr. Telfair

10:00 Exercise10:45 Kickball Balloon11:00 Finish That Line1:30 Happy Hour2:00 Music With

Mr. Telfair3:00 Tunes Of The Soul

10:00 Exercise10:45 Get Outdoors11:00 Summer Words1:30 Social2:00 Music With

Mr. Telfair3:00 Relax With Music

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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24 25 26 10:00 Workout Central

10:45 Bible Stories11:00 Poetry Hour1:30 Drink Carts2:00 Music with Mr. Telfair3:00 Shake, Rattle and Roll

June 2012All Activities Are Subject To Change

FLOWER:Rose

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Pearl, Moonstone, Opal•

COLORS:Light Blue, White & Cream

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Flag Day10:00 Flag Stretch10:45 Balloon Flag Ball11:00 Free Time1:00 Flag Bingo2:00 Nick the Music Man3:00 Flag History

10:00 Exercise10:45 Summer

Word Search11:00 Year was 19471:30 Bingo2:30 Nails For Everyone3:00 Freshen Up

10:00 Exercise10:30 Touch Box11:00 Word Game1:30 Happy Hour2:00 Music With Mr. Telfair3:00 Dance With Inez

10:00 Flex ThoseMuscles

10:45 Brian Power11:00 Walk with Nature1:30 Punch And Cookies2:00 Music with Mr. Telfair3:00 Music Appreciation

10:00 Exercise10:30 Embry Church

1:00 Hand Soccer1:30 Snacks/Social2:00 Music With Mr. Telfair3:00 Dancing Is Fun

10:00 Sunday Stretch10:30 Interfaith Service1:30 Brightlight Baptist2:30 SDA Ghana5:30 Glenridge Choir

10:00 Exercise10:30 Pastor Jennie1:30 News Update2:30 Let’s Gossip4:30 Refreshing Springs6:00 Share Secrets

10:00 Stretch High10:30 Interfaith

Church1:30 Your Time2:30 SDA Ghana Church4:00 Enjoy Highlights5:30 Glenridge Choir

10:00 Exercise10:30 Pastor Jennie

1:30 Leisure Time2:30 Recruits for Christ4:00 T.V. Highlights5:00 Family Ties

NESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

210:00 Exercise10:45 Summer Walk11:00 Trivia

1:30 Happy Hour2:00 Music with Mr. Telfair3:00 Inez Grooving

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10:30 Nature Riddles11:00 Resident Council11:30 Summer Concert1:30 Nails of Glamour2:00 Bingo with Pam3:00 Shake Rattle and Roll

28 10:00 Exercise10:30 Anything Goes11:00 Nature is Calling1:30 Resident

Birthday Party2:00 Music with Mr. Telfair3:00 Pop It Drop It Inez

29 10:00 Exercise10:30 Pastor Jennie1:30 Gossip Is Fun2:00 Saturday Flick3:00 Social Time5:00 Family Times

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10:00 Exercise With Ms. Paige

10:30 Checkers11:00 Rally Ball1:00 Pastor Hall Live2:00 Bingo With Pam3:00 Freshen Up

2012

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THIS AND THAT

UPCOMING EVENTS

Senior Concert Series All Concerts will be held from

11:30 - 1:30

Thursday June 28th, 2012•

Thursday July 19th, 2012•

Thursday August 16th, 201211:30 – 1:30

Father’s Day BrunchJune 17th at 8am

Ice Cream OutingI scream, You scream,

We ALL scream for Ice Cream!

Dates to be Determined

DC TripVisit Dr. Martin

Luther King “Hopeof Stone” Museum

in DC

Picnic in the ParkJoin us for a relaxing trip through

the park and a picnic to cap the afternoon off!

SummertimeComplete the puzzle using the clues shown below.

Across2. A disc that flies through the air5. A game that you play by throwing rocks into squares

and hopping to pick it up8. You may find this on a playground or near a pool9. An animal that lives in the water

13. Go on a walk through the woods14. To go in the water up to your knees

Down1. Jump in the water head first with your hands

pointed over your head3. To glide on wheels or blades4. A sport that involves a net and a ball6. To glide on waves in the ocean on a board7. Have lunch on the grass in a park or your back yard8. To paddle in the water

10. You find this on a playground and you sit on it and pump your legs

11. A piece of playground equipment that moves up and down

12. The place where you plant vegetable sand flowers

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7SUMMER 2012

The summer Olympic Games is a time for celebrationas athletes from hundreds of countries compete innumerous athletic competitions. The competitions arebroadcast around the word on TV and other media.The Summer Olympic Games take place every fouryears, with the next taking place in London in 2012.

Ancient OlympicsOlympia, Greece was home to the first recordedancient Olympic Games in 776 B.C. The ancientOlympic Games were held as a religious ceremonyfrom 776 B.C. until A.D. 393, when they werebanned due to religious reasons. Baron Pierre deCoubertin, a French educator, proposed a revival ofthe ancient traditions in 1894.

Modern OlympicsThe first modern-day Olympic Games were held inAthens, Greece in 1896. However, women were notallowed to compete until 1900. Due to World War Iand World War II, there were no Olympic Games in1916, 1940 and 1944. The Olympics were first cov-ered on American TV in 1960, when the Games werehosted in Rome. The symbol for the Olympics is aseries of five rings. The colors of the rings -- blue, yel-low, black, green and red -- represent the majorregions of the world: Africa, the Americas, Europeand Asia.

Participating CountriesThe 2004 Games in Athens, Greece featured 202competing countries. Many of these countries havealso hosted the Games, though there have never beenany Games hosted in Africa or South America.However, the 2016 summer Games will be held in Riode Janeiro in Brazil, so at that point Africa will be theonly continent that has not been a host site.

SportsThe summer Olympic Games revolve around manydifferent sporting events, including archery, bad-minton, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, kayak,cycling, diving, equestrian, fencing, field hockey, gym-nastics, handball, judo, modern pentathlon, mountainbiking, rowing, sailing, shooting, soccer, swimming,synchronized swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, ten-nis, track and field, triathlon, volleyball, water polo,weightlifting and wrestling. A pentathlon is a competi-tion of five sporting events: shooting, fencing, swim-ming, show jumping and running. A triathlon is acompetition that includes a swimming, running andbiking portion.

Summer Olympics 2012

Lorraine Paige, 86 years old, became amember of ICH’s large family on June 4,2011. Ms. Paige was born on December 28,1925 in Lynchburg, VA. She was the mid-dle child and lived with her three sisters andone brother! Ms. Paige graduated fromDunbar High School in 1943. She startedworking for the Department of the Armyright out of high school and continued towork there for twenty years until she trans-ferred to the Department of Commerce in1963!

Ms. Paige later met the love of her life ata party in Washington, DC and later wedin 1952. Together they had four lovelydaughters whom she adores dearly. As afamily they loved sports, especially baseballgames! Here at Independence Court, Ms.Paige can be found playing cards and gameswith fellow residents and socializingthroughout the halls with her many friends.We are very lucky to have Ms. Paige’s livelyspirit grace the halls of Independence Court and have her a part of our family!

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH

Lorraine Paige

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NEW EMPLOYEES

Independence Court of Hyattsville5821 Queens Chapel RoadHyattsville, MD 20782

An Assisted Living Residence

Reminder: Service From The HeartBecause we care and we know we have employees

each and every day who give unforgettable customer service.We at Independence Court have started a new program

called “Service From The Heart.”Resident, Families, Friends, and Volunteers please help

us in selecting an employee whom you feel should be nominated for themonthly award “Service From The Heart”.

Please fill out a ballot, sign it and return it to the front desk.We will announce the winner at the end of each month and post ourinformation on the bulletin board. The employee will receive a gift

certificate and a “Service From The Heart” pin to wear for the month.

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS

Independence Court Employees receive acomplimentary lunch on their birthday.Happy Birthday on your special day!

Dorrica JamesReceptionist

Quotes“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart”

~Celia Thaxter

•“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that

within me there lay in invincible summer”~Albert Camus

•“The only way of finding the limits of the possible

is by going beyond them into the impossible.”~Arthur C. Clarke

•“We are still masters of our fate. We are still

captains of our soul.” ~Winston Churchill

JUNEKatherine Culotta 6/4Joycelyn Cole 6/15Jacqueline Carter 6/22Florence Djuetcha 6/30

Keep Good CompanyThe people around you have a great deal of influence on yourattitude and state of well-being. Therefore, it is extremelyimportant to make wise, well-thought out choices about whoyou spend your spare time with, says Richard Carlson in Don’tSweat the Small Stuff With Your Family. Do you spend yourtime with friends who are truly nourishing to you, or do youchoose your company more randomly? Perhaps you are friendswith people without really knowing why – or out of laziness,perceived convenience or simply habit. It’s important to reeval-uate and take an honest look at how you feel when you arewith someone.

Is the person helping you grow? Is he/she a person you admireand respect? Do you share similar values? Do you feel goodabout the way you’ve spent your time together? If not, it doesn’tmean you can’t still be friends, only that you might make thedecision to spend less time with the person – which will createmore time to meet new people or to spend more time alone orwith your family.

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