The Heritage Herald August 2017 Volume 5: Issue 55 Number 96

Administrator’s Corner

-Gretchen Sechio

August 15th 12 noon

For Employees, Residents, Families

and Friends

Current Care: Current Care is our new initiative for the remainder of the year. Whether you

are a new short-term patient here for rehabilitation services or this is your home signing on

to Current Care is simple and promotes continuity of care. This electronic medical record

houses all of your information so that you can view your records, any of your specialists

can view your recent labs, testing, radiology and medical diagnosis. The positive side to

this is reducing the amount of unpleasant procedures, repetitive testing and lack of commu-

nication between your Medical Professionals. It is secure, private and safe. Please see Jen-

ney Couture in Admissions or Melissa Lavallee in Social Services for a quick sign on.

Please take advantage of this program. We are here to assist you.

www.currentcareri.org

Want more information about Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehab Center?

Visit our website: www.healthconceptsltd.com

THURSDAY

AUGUST 31ST

1:30PM W/ HULA DANCER,

BARBARA SILVA

P a g e 2 A U G U S T 2 0 1 7

“I LOVE YOU, love letters in

the sand!”

-Jean D.

Aside from some accounts in ancient China, the rain

umbrella originated as a parasol (the term more

commonly used for a sunshade) and is documented

as being used in areas such as ancient Rome, ancient

Greece, ancient Egypt, the Middle East and India as

early as the 4th century B.C.

The dog days or dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days

of summer. They were historically the period following the heliacal

rising of the star Sirius, which Greek and Roman astrology connected

with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, and bad luck. They are

now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Many people today use the phrase to mean something like that—but originally, the phrase

actually had nothing to do with dogs, or even with the lazy days of summer. Instead, it turns

out, the dog days refer to the dog star, Sirius, and its position in the heavens. To the Greeks

and Romans, the “dog days” occurred around the day when Sirius appeared to rise just before

the sun, in late July. They referred to these days as the hottest time of the year, a period that

could bring fever, or even catastrophe. The phrase “dog days” was translated from Latin to

English about 500 years ago. Since then, it has taken on new meanings.

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COMPUTER INTERNET ACCESS

Available to Residents DAILY 9 am-5pm In the Activity Room

TO THE NEWS STAFF

Joanne C. Lucille B.

Frances M. Mary C.

Kay L. Mary D.

Gloria T. Anita L.

Donna L. Elsie S.

Rose O. Ann A.

Gloria G. Doris I.

Bill D. ` Marge M.

RESIDENTS

MEMORY OF

FROM A-Z

Alfa Romeo

Bentley

Cadillac

Dodge

Essex

Ford

Graham Paige

Hudson

Infinity

Jaguar

Kia

Lincoln

Mercedes

Nash

Oldsmobile

Pontiac

Quattro (Nissan)

Rolls Royce

Studebaker

Toyota

Ultima

Volkswagen

Willy’s

Xterra

Yamaha

Zenith

FAMILY CAR

The fleeting summer days of August prompt spur of the moment

day trips. Here are some of our best memories!

Marjorie M. remembers visiting 5 brothers who were in the

service. She would visit where any one of her brothers were

stationed.

As for Margaret R., she would go to Rocky Point with her two

girls and had clam cakes. “A lot of good memories.”

Leonora used to go to CT and visit her niece. She would spend

time with her then have something to eat before heading home.

Nellie fondly remembers going to Wickford and visiting her

cousins.

Rose D. remembers going to the Cape with her grandchildren.

Not just for a day but for a week or more vacation!!

Having a fish dinner by the water is what Mary C. enjoyed the

most.

As for Coco, she mostly enjoyed going to the beach and staying

all day with her parents and relatives. “We liked being by the

water. We brought macaroni, etc. for a nice picnic.”

Mary D. remembers going all over with her family.

“ We did a lot of travelling as a family.” Going to New Hamp-

shire, Vermont and other places was always a treat!”

And finally, Gloria T. happily remembers not doing anything.

“I was always in my night gown!” But if a friend called up and

said, “lets go to Lincoln and gamble!” I’m up!”

T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 4

August 14th-25th

Please see wreath display in

East & West wing walls to place

your bid.

Joey G.

August 3rd @ 1:30pm

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Billy Musto

August 10th @ 1:30pm

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Bob Bourassa

August 17th @ 1:30pm

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B-day Bash w/ Janine Andrews

August 25th @1:30pm

SCRAPBOOKING

w/ Doreen Friday, August 11th

@ 1:30pm (main dining room)

August 28th

HH Glee Club meets every Monday @ 1:30pm.

POKER CLUB WITH

JOE

August 7th & 21st

1:30 pm (Activity room)

PET THERAPY

Katie

Friday:

August 4th

August 18th

@ 1:30pm

Wednesday

August 16th

@ 6pm

All proceeds to benefit the

Alzheimer’s Association

ICE CREAM

WAGON

ROLLS OUT

AT 1:30pm

ENJOY SOME REFRESHING COLD TREATS :)

Reading w/ Anita August 7th & August 21st

In Activity Room @1:30 pm

P a g e 5

Doreen Putnam Support Group

Cancelled for July & August

Will resume September 19th at 6:00pm

September 12th @ 6pm

Attorney Matthew J.

Leonard, ESQ will speak

about the “Planning for

Medicaid but still

providing for spouse and

children.”

With the Social Worker,

Melissa Lavalle

Guest Trays Guest trays must be

ordered on the Wednesday before the week/weekday in which you are dining with your family member.

Trays are $3 each meal ordered, only lunch and dinner is available, please see receptionist,

Cheryl to place your order in the Reception office.

Dear families:

Please join Heritage Hills’ Social Worker, Melissa

Lavalee, for a monthly coffee hour to discuss various

topics related to the long-term care setting. Coffee

hour will take place on the last Wednesday of the

month from 5-6pm. Future topics of discussion in-

clude:

• Sundowning

• Comfort measures

• Caregiver Stressors

• Communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team

• Advanced Directives

• Medicaid

The next Coffee Hour will be held on:

Wednesday August 30, 2017 from 5-6pm

Hope to see you there!

Happy Summer !!!

Our Newsletter is now available

via email!!Cheryl will take your

information in the reception

office. Be assured that we will not

share your email with anyone !!!

Also if there is something that you would like

more information on (examples: diabetes, fall pre-

vention, pre planning funeral arrangement etc.)

please let Jenny know and she will get someone in

here to get us more answers on the subject.

Please call Jenny @ 231-2700 ext. 39

Right to Make Independent Choices

● Make personal decisions, such as what to wear

and how to spend free time

● Reasonable accommodation of one’s needs and

preferences

● Choose a physician

● Participate in community activities, both inside

and outside the nursing home

● Organize and participate in a Resident Council

and how to spend free time

We will share your recipe

with our reader. You may

drop off your recipe to

Receptionist/Activity

Staff.

Thank you!

P a g e 6 A U G U S T 2 0 1 7

. . . C L A S S I F I E D S & P E R S O N A L S . . .

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

Wednesdays @ 1:30pm

(Main dining Room)

Every Sunday @ 5:30pm.

(Activity room)

Holy Communion Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm.

(Main Dining Room)

IN HOUSE BEAUTY SALON HAIRDRESSER: MELYNDA GALLANT

HOURS: THURSDAY 9:30AM-5:30PM

PRICE LIST SHAMPOO & SET $11.00

SHAMPOO CUT & SET $17.00

SHAMPOO & CUT $10.00

PERM $38.00

COLOR & SET $25.00

COLOR CUT & SET $30.00

MEN’S CUT $10.00

Please make appointments by Monday in the Activity Office

PRE-PAY SERVICE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

MELYNDA GALLANT

Large Print

Word Search

Puzzles Needed

Also gladly accepting donations of

family-friendly videos and DVDs

for our Family Movie Nights, as

well as gently used Large Print

books and magazines for our

Book Mobile.

Thanks to all who

religiously keep our

supplies filled.

Thomas B.

Ann H.

Catholic Mass Celebrated on the

2nd Wednesday

of every month

1:30 pm

(Main Dining Room)

A Need for

Bird Seeds

Hoping for some Black Oil

Sunflower Seeds, or All Pur-

pose Classic Blend (available

at Stop & Shop), suet, or pea-

nut butter to keep our finely-

feathered friends visiting the

various bird feeders.”

10:30 am

Wednesdays

&

Fridays

w/ Rosa , Maria & Asia

Welcome To

Our Newest

Residents!

To the family of Chuck H.,

Estelle C., James M., &

Richard S., for keeping our

finely feathered friends as

happy as can be.

Much appreciated!

To HH bird care taker, Donna and

mail carrier, Bill.

Attention: The Hairdresser will be out on Thursday, August 24, 2017. She will

be back on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Please plan accordingly.

Frances B. Mary B.

Caroline B. Ann C.

Dorothy C. Marilyn D.

Linda F. Dorothy G.

Frances G. David H.

Lester M. Maryann P.

Bettina S.

T h e H e r i t a g e P a g e 7

E M P L O Y E E N E W S

The Staff Wishes to Thank... Sabina, & Gerry

Our Bingo Buddies

Rockin’ Robert, Linda & Karen

Our Favorite “Night Out”

Jean & Janet

Evening Buddies

Charlie( St Anthony’s Church)

Rosa, Maria & Asia

(Bible Study)

Church Volunteers

Joe D.

Poker Club

Lois, Helen & Anne

Arts & Crafts Ladies

Donna L.

Our Resident Garden & Bird Caretaker

Bill D.

Resident Mail Carrier

Day

3rd Quarter (July1st- Sept. 30th)

HIPPA the Basics

Nutrition & Hydration

Ergonomics

Look Out/Tag Out

As always a Raffle will be held for all employees

who complete their in-services in good time.

Raffle drawn: August 16th

Beverly H. 08-06 Ac�vi�es

Deb P. 08-07 Nursing

Chris�ne P. 08-07 Nursing

Leigh P. 08-07 Ac�vi�es

Annemarie L. 08-08 Nursing

Sylvia K. 08-12 Nursing

Maria M. 08-16 Hskpg

Ryan G. 08-18 Nursing

Ryan M. 08-21 Maintenance

Maryann D. 08-25 Nursing

Joanna S. 08-27 Nursing

Alberto M. 08-29 Maint. Director

Just a note from the Office…

Please remember to pick up

your paystubs weekly!!

EMPLOYEES

Remi A. (RN) EBI S. (cna)

Bernadette H. (cna) Jacob C. (dietary)

Janet Sawyer

Heritage Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

would like to recognize cna, Janet as our June

2017 Employee of the Month. Janet has a very

affectionate personality ; one that makes you

feel right at home! She has a great smile and

the sweetest personality. We appreciate you,

Janet!

Thanks for all you do!!!

80 Douglas Pike

Smithfield, RI 02917

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