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4310 Bee Cave RoadWest Lake Hills, TX 78746

www.belmontvillage.com

SENIOR LIVING

OF WEST LAKE HILLS

4310 Bee Cave Road • West Lake Hills, TX 78746 • Tel 512-347-1700 • Fax 512-347-1701

Belmont Village of West Lake Hills

July 2015

Our TeamExecutive DirectorDonna Hermann

[email protected]. of Resident Care Services

Tina [email protected]

Director of Memory CareProgramming

Christina [email protected] Program Coordinator

Lucinda [email protected] Resource Generalist

Jessica [email protected]

Chef ManagerMike Cross

[email protected] Relations

Zachary [email protected]

Community RelationsJeana Hinch

[email protected] Engineer

Joseph [email protected]

From the DirectorHello!With summer in full swing and

the 4th of July almost upon us, Ihave to ask “Where does thetime go?”

Planning is already underwayfor all of our events throughyear-end. Just around the corner isour 4th of July BBQ. Please, let’sall keep our fingers crossed thatfor once it doesn’t rain whenwe’ve planned to barbecue on thegrill outside! Our employees willbe celebrated the week ofAug. 17–21 with a yet to berevealed theme and an agenda offun scheduled every day. We’dlove for all of you to participate inour celebration, too. Saturday,Aug. 29, is the Senior Symposium.We’ve invited a panel of experts tojoin us for the day to answerquestions and be available on awide array of topics. While inancient Greece, the symposiumwas a drinking party. We’ll besticking more to the basics withrefreshments available.September 7 is the Labor DayBBQ, Rosh Hashanah andGrandparents Day, Sunday,Sept. 13, Yom Kippur, Tuesday,Sept. 22, and Wednesday,Sept. 30, “Ask The Expert” withBelmont’s very own BeverlySanborn, Gerontologist and VP ofProgramming. Austin’s Walk to

End Alzheimer’s is on Saturday,Oct. 10, at Camp Mabry, Oct. 31Halloween and we hope to see thelittle ones (and big ones) in theircostumes once again this year. Ofcourse, with the coming ofNovember and December, wehave the holidays.

Save the date! One special noteis that on Friday, Nov. 6, thenoted photographer Tom Sanderswill be here to take the portraits ofour veteran residents. Many of youmay be familiar with his work, ashis book is displayed in the GreatRoom called The Last Good War.Portraits Tom has taken ofresidents from other BelmontVillage communities are displayedon the 2nd and 3rd floors here aswell. Please stay tuned for moredetails as Veterans Day is just afew days later on Wednesday,Nov. 11.

As many of you are planningvacations and some getaway time,I wish you and your families a safeand happy 4th of July andsummer vacation season.

Cheers! Donna

CELEBRATING OURSTAFF

Joan PuseyEmployee of the Month

We AppreciateJoan Because:

• she always comes to workwith a positive attitude.

• she takes excellent care ofthe residents.

• she is always willing to takeextra shifts to help hercoworkers.

• she is extremely reliable.• she is a team player.

James FranzExtra Mile Winner

Thank you, James, for going theExtra Mile!

We really appreciate you.

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MEMORY CARE

Natalie plays patriotic songs duringthe Neighborhood’s Memorial Daycelebration.

Laura, Evelyn and Irene pose withtheir handmade leis during HawaiianLuau day.

Making safari decorations. Jambomeans “hello.”

Betty loves the Safari hats.

Every Monday

2 p.m. in Town HallAfter a slow month of planning

and recruiting members, thegarden club is looking forward toan exciting new month ofplanting, planning and learning.

The club has decided to focuson two projects initially. The firstproject will be to plant an herbgarden for Chef Mike outside ofJosephine’s Kitchen. The gardenwill be planted in raised beds sothat residents are able to work inthe garden beds from a seated orstanding position.

Birds & ButterfliesOur second project will be to

focus on attracting more birds andbutterflies to our property. Lastmonth’s guest speaker, JaneTillman of the Audubon andTexas Native Plant Societies,toured the property and gave usmany wonderful suggestions thatwe will be able to implement inthe coming months.

CONGRATS!Employees

Celebrating One-YearAnniversaries

Christina Wilkins - Director of MemoryCare Programs

Jessica Bradshaw - HumanResources

Teera Chamchot - Sous-Chef

LET’S CELEBRATEBIRTHDAYS

Birthday LuncheonFriday, July 31

NoonAll residents with birthdays in

July are welcomed to enjoylunch with one invited guest

(free of charge) in Josephine’sKitchen. Please RSVP.

Resident Birthdays!7/22 Kathy Harrison7/23 Betty Oliver7/27 Peggy Crow

Employee Birthdays!7/1 Sofiya Salehe7/12 Joan Pusey7/14 Nan Stubblefield7/15 Donna Hermann7/17 Tanya Olivarez7/18 Maria Puazo7/19 Melinda Peet7/19 Michael Valdez7/21 Rabindranath Chinas7/22 Jeannie Torres

July 2015SENIOR LIVING

OF WEST LAKE HILLS

TH Town Hall PR 1st Floor ParlorGR Great Room Love Your BodyPL Pool Love Your MindBT Bistro Love Your SpiritOT Outing (MUST RSVP) RSVP for Transportation


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Public Library (Must RSVP)1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:00 TH Activity Committee2:30 GR Chorus Practice7:00 TH M.A.S.H.

210:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Group Crossword11:00 TH Practicing Mindfulness

Lecture1:30 OT Grocery Shopping3:00 TH Great Courses Lecture4:00 GR Live Music Happy Hour7:00 TH Movie

310:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Pass the Bomb11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s

Exercise2:30 TH Community Service Project2:30 PR Poker7:00 TH Movie

Independence Day 410:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Independence Day

Celebration Begins1:00 GR Technology Helpers Arrive

(Sign Up at the FrontDesk)

3:00 TH Matinee Movie7:00 TH M.A.S.H.

58:30 OT Church Transportation Begins9:30 TH Riverbend Church Live

Broadcast11:00 TH Sing-A-Long for the Spirit1:30 OT Target & Walmart Shopping

(Must RSVP)3:30 GR Live Music in the Great Room7:00 TH Movie

610:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Pass the Bomb1:30 OT Grocery Shopping2:00 TH Garden Club2:30 PR Poker7:00 TH Movie


Lecture1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service3:00 TH Great Courses Lecture7:00 TH Movie

810:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Blanton Museum - Impressionism

and the Caribbean: FranciscoOller and His TransatlanticWorld

1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice7:00 TH M.A.S.H.





1110:30 TH Group Crossword10:30 TH Brain Games

1:00 GR Technology Helpers Arrive(Sign Up at the FrontDesk)






1410:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Group Crossword11:00 TH Practicing Mindfulness Lecture1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service1:30 BT New Resident Orientation2:30 TH Resident Council3:00 TH Great Courses Lecture6:00 TH Astronomy Lecture: Greatest

Comets of All Time

1510:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Circle of Friends Outing

1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice5:30 TH New Family Orientation7:00 TH M.A.S.H.




Exercise2:30 PR Poker2:30 TH Community Service Project7:00 TH Movie









Lecture1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service3:00 TH Great Courses Lecture3:30 GR Tiny Tails Pet Therapy7:00 TH Movie

2210:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Out-to-Lunch

1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice5:30 TH Families Together7:00 TH M.A.S.H.














2910:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice7:00 TH M.A.S.H.



3110:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Pass the Bomb11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s Exercise2:00 BT Chat with Chef Mike2:30 PR Poker2:30 TH Community Service Project4:00 GR Live Music: Magritte Duo7:00 TH Movie

July 2015SENIOR LIVING

OF WEST LAKE HILLS



Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

110:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Public Library (Must RSVP)1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:00 TH Activity Committee2:30 GR Chorus Practice7:00 TH M.A.S.H.





Independence Day 410:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Independence Day

Celebration Begins1:00 GR Technology Helpers Arrive

(Sign Up at the FrontDesk)








810:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Blanton Museum - Impressionism

and the Caribbean: FranciscoOller and His TransatlanticWorld

1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice7:00 TH M.A.S.H.












1410:00 TH Flexibility & Balance10:30 TH Group Crossword11:00 TH Practicing Mindfulness Lecture1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service1:30 BT New Resident Orientation2:30 TH Resident Council3:00 TH Great Courses Lecture6:00 TH Astronomy Lecture: Greatest

Comets of All Time

1510:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Circle of Friends Outing

1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice5:30 TH New Family Orientation7:00 TH M.A.S.H.













Lecture1:00 TH Catholic Prayer Service3:00 TH Great Courses Lecture3:30 GR Tiny Tails Pet Therapy7:00 TH Movie

2210:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman11:30 OT Out-to-Lunch

1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice5:30 TH Families Together7:00 TH M.A.S.H.














2910:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 TH Hangman1:00 PL Water Aerobics2:30 GR Chorus Practice7:00 TH M.A.S.H.



3110:00 TH Strength Training10:30 TH Brain Games11:00 GR Pass the Bomb11:15 TH Power for Parkinson’s Exercise2:00 BT Chat with Chef Mike2:30 PR Poker2:30 TH Community Service Project4:00 GR Live Music: Magritte Duo7:00 TH Movie

Mark Your Calendar

First Wednesday11:00 Public Library Outing

2:00 Activity Council Meeting

Second Tuesday1:00 New Resident Orientation

2:00 Resident Council

Third Tuesday3:30 Tiny Tails Pet Therapy

Third Wednesday5:30 New Family Orientation

Fourth Wednesday5:30 Families Together Group

with Christina Wilkins, Directorof Memory Care Programming

Last Friday2:00 Chat with the Chef

Every Tuesday& Thursday

3:00 Experiencing Hubble:Understanding the Greatest

Images of the Universe

Hubble Telescope Image

July 4 Bar-B-QueSaturday, July 4

11 a.m.–1 p.m.Please join friends, families and

neighbors as we celebrateIndependence Day with a

delicious Bar-B-Que lunch andlive music provided by The Austin

Banjo Club.Please RSVP by calling

(512) 347-1700.

Austin Banjo Club

Tue. & Thur. 3 p.m.Experiencing Hubble:

Understanding theGreatest Images of

the Universe

Hubble Telescope Image

A few hundred miles aboveEarth, there is a remarkabletelescope with a crystal-clear viewacross the universe. For twodecades, the Hubble SpaceTelescope has been amassingdiscoveries that rival those ofhistory’s greatest scientists andexplorers, making it the mostimportant and productivescientific instrument ever built.

Memory CareSpecialists: A View

From the Inside

By Nan Stubblefield,Circle of Friends

My year at Belmont preparedme to receive the greatest gift ofmy life!

I have just returned to myposition as Memory CareSpecialist with the Belmont Circleof Friends after being away forseveral weeks. I was in upstateNew York tending to myterminally ill mother who wasdiagnosed with cancer in Februaryand living alone.

I had no idea what difficulties Iwould be facing as I was travelingto New York, but knew that, allthings considered, it would not beeasy. I was going to be the solecare provider for my mother—could I even do this? While thenatural order of things dictatesthat children should outlive theirparents, the loss of a parent is stillone of the most devastatingexperiences in many people’s

lives. As parents age and theirhealth becomes fragile, grownchildren often take on the role ofcaretaker. Unlike professionalcaretakers, family members whotake on the responsibility of dailycare of a loved one are alsodealing with their own emotionsabout the impending loss of theirparent.

The diagnosis of a terminalillness frequently causes dramaticincreases in the care that parentsneed, and the parent/childrelationship may becomecompletely reversed, with parentsdependent on their children fortheir daily care. Providing care fora terminally ill family membercan be very demanding, bothphysically and emotionally.Caregivers frequently findthemselves overwhelmed by stressand anxiety, sometimes leading toburnout. There is a professionalterm used by Hospice called“Caregiver Breakdown” and thecaregiver is encouraged to take fivedays of respite per month.

As I already knew, end-of-lifecare is far more wide reachingthan simply managingmedications and personalhygiene; emotional and spiritualneeds must be addressed, too. Thenotion of death as a faraway eventis far different than realizing thatthe time is near—terminally illpatients are likely to feel senses ofurgency about matters that theyfeel are unsettled.

One thing I did not know was

how valuable my training andexperience at Belmont VillageWLH would turn out to be. Itoccurred to me that, had mymother been ill one year earlier,I would not have been nearly asprepared to provide her with thepatient and loving care that sheboth needed and deserved.Much more than the training Ireceived, my relationships withall of the residents, Pals, nursesand RehabCare Therapy Teamprovided me with the tools Ineeded to turn my mom’s lastdays into the most loving andbeautiful experience of my life.

Families Together:Strong Together

Here at Belmont Village, weoffer a monthly discussiongroup, focused on providinginformation and support forfamily members caring for lovedones with dementia. “FamiliesTogether” meets the fourthWednesday of the month at5:30 p.m. and is facilitated byChristina Wilkins, Director ofMemory Care Programming. It isa safe place to exchangeinformation, support andfriendship with others whoselives are affected by dementia. Itis a forum for sharing practicaltips and strategies for copingwith the many changesconnected with the disease and aplace to express feelings and bereassured that these feelings arenormal and expected.

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