National Assisted Living WeekSeptember 7-13, 2014

Oak Wood Place Senior Living is proud to celebrate National Assisted Living Week!

This years theme, “The Magic of Music,” showcases the integral role that music plays in assisted living residences every day. The transformational effect of music continues as individuals age and can provide joy, comfort and in some cases, memories long ago experienced.

We would like to extend a special invitation for you to attend any of the National Assisted Living Week events.

Schedule of Events

September 8:2:00 PM - Musical BINGO

September 10:3:00 PM - David Jennings/Singer

September 11:7:00 PM - Homecoming Dance

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September 2014

Oak Wood Place Senior Living603 Wood StreetAthens, Texas 75751(903) 675-2002

September 2014

Executive Director..............Debra CremersMarketing Director.................DeAnn BakerSocial Director..................Jana ThompsonWellness Director......Heather Bennett, RNBusiness Manager.................Tracy FrenchResident Services.......Vivian MontgomeryChef..........................................Alan GoldenHousekeeping Manager........Leona Sadler

Office Hours:Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

In The Spotlight - Resident CouncilPlease join us on September 23, 2014, at 2:00 PM for the Monthly Resident Council Meeting.

These meetings are your forum to speak. Any concerns you may have can be addressed in these meetings, and your council can direct these issues to their appropriate department heads.

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2:30 PMLarry Dickson

7:00 PMHomecoming Dance

6:30 PMCowboy Movie

SeniorOlympicsDay

2:30 PMBirthday Bash

1:00 PMMovie - TheWest Side Waltz

2:00 PMActivity Planners Meeting

10:00 AMOut-to-Lunch Bunch - Corsicana

2:00 PMMusicalBINGO

2:00 PMLadies’Tea

2:00 PMIce Cream and BINGO

2:45 PMChefCorner

1:00 PMMovie - TheBlind Side

10:00 AMSeniorHealth Fair

Wit &

Wisdom

“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”-William Arthur Ward

“A smile is a curve that sets everything straight”

-Phyllis Diller

“After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there

is a solution, and the soul’s indefeasible duty is to be of good

cheer.”-William R. Alger

“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.”

-Mother Teresa

“A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring,

sharing person inside.”-Denis Waitley

“A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose.”

-Tom Wilson

“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.”

-Thomas Paine

“Look back, and smile on perils past.”-Walter Scott

9/1 Sharron Green9/3 Jamie Mata9/5 Jeane Willmon9/6 Christina Mullings9/9 Rose Shawn9/11 Roger Nelms9/11 Bonnie Jannasch9/13 Afton Willmon9/14 Gerald White

9/18 Jana Hethcoat9/17 Mary Ackley9/17 Howard Stover9/18 Edith Baker9/21 James Garner9/24 Ray Tramel9/28 Julia Hernandez9/29 Sue Starr

Happy Birthday!We would like to wish all of our September babies a wonderful Birthday! Please join us as we celebrate all of you at our birthday celebration on September 30, 2014.

September is National Chicken MonthThis month we will be featuring different styles of preparation for most people’s favorite dish - chicken!

Keep a watch on our menu to see just how we bring life back to the chicken.

If you have a delicious family recipe, please do not hesitate to share it with us! We love trying new things, and would jump at the chance to bring your family traditions into our kitchen.

Stay tuned to see all the delicious dishes on our menu here at Oak Wood Place!

Thank you, Chef Alan and the Culinary Team

Health TipSeptember is Fall Prevention Month! Falls are the most common cause of accidental injury among seniors in the United States.

A leading expert on falls, Dr. Lipsitz says prevention is the key to reducing falls among older adults. He offers the following tips:

If you take blood pressure medication, ask your doctor if you can take it between meals to avoid a large drop in blood pressure after eating.

Take safety precautions in your home, including removing scatter rugs, taping down electrical and telephone cords, installing grab bars in bathrooms, and keeping your home well lit.

Heather Bennett, RN

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Enter your name for a chance to win a pizza party for you and 7 of your friends as a gift to you from our wonderful care staff!

Only one winner will be announced for the month of September.

Did You Know?

More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United

States, but only the crabapple is native to North America.

Apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol and are a good source

of fiber.

Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than if

they are refrigerated.

Apple varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit. The largest apple ever picked weighed three

pounds.

It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.

Apples are a member of the rose family.

The top apple producers around the world are China, United

States, Turkey, Poland and Italy. Apples account for 50 percent of international deciduous fruit tree

production.

Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit.

Nut CaseEating a handful of nuts every day makes you less likely to die from any cause. This amazing conclusion is from a study made by Tufts University Antioxidant Research Laboratory.

Nuts are good for you because they are rich in healthy unsaturated fats, protein, fiber, and vitamin E. Plus,

the total antioxidant capacity of that handful is comparable to a serving of broccoli or tomatoes.