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SUNSHINE NEWS II

MARCH 2018 (Funded by Lehigh County taxpayers dollars)

PUBLISHED MONTHLY CEDARBROOK LEHIGH COUNTY NURSING HOMES

350 S. CEDARBROOK ROAD ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

(610) 395-3727 Fax: (610) 395-0412 Hotline: 610-336-9604

Joseph Shadid, RN, MSN, MBA, NHA Director/Administrator

Do you have a problem? A question? Is something bothering you?

Come talk to us about it – so we can solve it for you.

Our doors are open to you . . .

Jason Cumello, MBA, NHA Assistant Administrator

Dr. Catherine Glew, MD Medical Director

Steve Breidigan Chief Financial Officer

Michelle Reichard Financial Services Office Manager

Michelle Julian, RN, BSN, MS Director of Nursing Services

Donna Pendrak, RN Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Ed Fernandes Director of Facilities

Karen Carr Director of Dining Services

Kristen Morstatt Resident Assessment Coordinator

Christopher Daniels Director of Environmental Services

Pam Schneck Human Resources Administrator

Judy Golinsky Assistant Human Resources Administrator

Bonnie Saunders, PT, DPT, MPA Director of Rehab

Social Service/Admissions

Debbie Smitreski, Jami Cooper, Heather Jaeger, Rhett Palushock, Mouna Zaghtiti, Laurel Fanning,

George Abdouche

Gabe Robinson Director of Social Services

Jackie Mistiszyn Director of Business Development/Admissions

Darlene Ely, MS, CTRS Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Kerry Magliane Coordinator of Volunteer Services

Pastor Michael Hothouse Faith Services

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When writing to share positive comments, complaints, or suggestions for improvement, please include your name and contact information. We take your comments seriously, and we may need to ask questions, and of course, we’ll want to share with you the action taken to address your concerns.

NURSING HOME HOTLINE 610-336-9604

If you have a question, concern, or complaint, which you believe has not been satisfactorily addressed by our staff, feel free to call our Administrative Hotline. Our Hotline can also be used to report suspected fraud, waste and abuse in accordance with the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The Hotline number is posted throughout the facility. An Administrative Assistant will take calls, or you can record a message when no one is available. Please follow the instructions when leaving a recorded message. Your call is confidential, but you do need to provide your name and telephone number, in case we need to contact you for more information, and to inform you of the action taken. You can report Fraud, Waste and Abuse to the Lehigh County Ethics Hotline at 610-782-3999. This information is confidential and caller may remain anonymous.

SPRINGTIME. Even though the Ground Hog saw his shadow, we will

still have six seeks of Winter. Ground Hog’s Day was on February 2nd and the first day of Spring is on March 20th.

Right now, we are in the Lenten season.. Palm Sunday is on March 25th the last Sunday of the month. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday, which is on April 1st. Not only is it Easter, it is also April Fool’s day. So please be on guard for those people who like to play jokes or tricks on unsuspecting people. Children will go on Easter Egg hunts, parties, etc. Parents and their children will be wearing their new Easter outfits. The children will also be on their Spring vacations.

Don’t forget to set your watches and clocks ahead one hour on March 20th. This is the beginning of Daylight Saving time. It will end on the first weekend in November.

Also, this month we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a parade and parties. The parade starts at the Fair Grounds and ends at Hamilton and Fifth Streets. Also Passover is a religious day for our Jewish friends on March 30th.

We would like to make a correction to and article Dorothea submitted last month. It should have read “My father was in France during World War I. My cousins served in World War II”. We are very sorry for the mistake.

Dorothea Shunk - C-3

March means “comes in like a Lion

and out like a Lamb”, also, the month of March means I will be another year older. More than that it means Spring is here, when we’ll see crocus and daffodils bursting through the ground. Also, St. Patrick’s Day is this month and as much as I tried, I never found a four-leaf clover!

Elma M. Uhle - C-2

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We are excited to announce that we have finally begun the process of data collection through our computerized system.

Data is collected by way of personal interviews with residents, families and staff. Some of these interviews are conducted on the nursing units. Family interviews may also be conducted on the phone. Interviewers are individuals from several disciplines including Social Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing and Resident Assessment.

The information collected during these interviews will assist us in recognizing areas of concern to residents, families and staff. Team meetings will be held where the data will be analyzed and target specific areas where opportunity for improvement exist.

During these interviews, please share any infor-mation that you feel will enhance this process. Our goal is to make living at Cedarbrook, your home, the best experience possible.

The Spring formal is coming to Cedarbrook Allentown. Our theme this year is “BUTTONS and BOWS”. If ANYONE has old buttons they would like to donate, please drop them by the TR Department or call 610-336-5681 for more information. Thank You!

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ANGELINE PONTICIAN D-6 03-03

SUSAN FELCH D-7 03-04

DOROTHY ELDRIDGE D-7 03-07

FRIEDA LIBERDA D-7 03-08

GERALDINE MILLER B-2 03-10

LEONARD KROMER B-3 03-11

ARLENE FEHR C-2 03-12

GLORIA JONSON D-2 03-12

DOROTHY SEAGREAVES D-6 03-12

NORA SCHANTZ D-6 03-15

BONNIE MASE D-4 03-15

DOROTHY ZETTLEMOYER D-2 03-16

JOYCE SMITH B-2 03-17

JEAN DICHYSYN D-2 03-17

FRANK REICHL B-3 03-18

MARY DUNLAP D-6 03-19

DEBRA EISENHARD D-6 03-19

WILMA MAURER D-4 03-20

MARGARET JACOBS C-2 03-21

CHARLES HETRICK D-5 03-21

JOHN PAVELCO D-5 03-22

MYRON BOHUSZ B-3 03-22

EMMA NORVELL B-2 03-23

DOROTHY RITTER D-2 03-23

GLORIA GIUNTA C-3 03-24

LUCILLE BARRY C-2 03-24

MARGARET BERSCH C-3 03-25

NERIS HERNANDEZ D-3 03-26

MARYELLEN BURNS B-2 03-27

DOLORES HERMAN D-7 03-29

HELEN WANAMAKER D-6 03-29

ELMA UHLE C-2 03-29

MARY TOKASH B-2 03-30

DOMENIC MARTOCCI D-5 03-31

WE APPRECIATE THAT FAMILIES WANT TO SHARE PARTY TREATS WITH THEIR LOVED ONES’ ROOMMATES AND FRIENDS. UNFORTUNATELY, MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS. BEFORE GIVING FOOD TO OUR RESIDENTS, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE NURSE TO SEE

IF IT IS ALLOWED. THANK YOU

Mary Sommer Unit D-6

Mary Heffner Unit D-2

David Diehl Unit D-5

Geraldine Mate Unit D-7

Rose Unger Unit D-4

Marlene Saeger Unit D-3

Jean Dreisbach Unit D-3

Elmer Rice Unit B-3

Emma Rivera Unit B-2

Alice Rice Unit C-3

Virginia Owens Unit D-3

Carl DeBoer Unit B-3

Mary Phillip Unit D-4

Esther Karban Unit D-7

Joan Stevenson Unit D-3

Arlene Fehr Unit C-2

Rosemarie Weslosky Unit D-2

Jerome Yost Unit D-2

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You don’t have to be Irish to know how lucky we are to have such a wonderful group of volunteers. Every day there are volunteers making time in their lives to be at Cedarbrook. They are doing great things for our residents. Our sincere thanks to each of you! We are looking for people to “Spring” into action and join our volunteer team.

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Spanish speaking volunteers who can visit and converse with residents who only speak Spanish. This is an as-available position.

Help residents with projects in our liquid embroidery (painting on fabric) activity every Monday morning 9:30am - 11:00am. Art skills are helpful but not required. Our residents love this activity and just need helpers.

Transport residents to in-house beauty shop Tuesday mornings 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Help residents play bingo or pinochle. Make resident’s birthdays special. Assist with our Monthly

Birthday Party. Assist residents using computers, iPads, etc.

Cedarbrook Allentown...

Remember…a few hours of your time can make a world of difference to someone else. Please consider volunteering at Cedarbrook Nursing Home.

Please Contact: Kerry at 610-336-5684 or at kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.

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Our Auxiliary is a group of amazing people who might be small in numbers but accomplish many great and wonderful things for Cedarbrook and its residents. They received as the 2017 Lehigh County’s Unsung Hero Award for all their hard work and dedication to the residents of Cedarbrook.

They are an extremely active organization that has fund raisers sometimes several times in a month. From food sales to raffles they raise money for all sorts of things like entertainment, bingo, games and gifts to name only a few….a full list can be found at the end of this article.

The Auxiliary receives additional funds from residents’ families who select the Auxiliary to be the recipient of memorial donations in honor of their loved one. Dues also account for some of the annual income.

It is through your support of fundraiser events, like the bagel, pretzel and food sales, Gertrude Hawk candy bar sales, raffles, bake sales, and the bazaar that the Auxiliary is able to provide all the below mentioned items. “Thank You” to our Auxiliary and all the wonderful people who continue to support this wonderful organization.

Experience the joy of giving……..join our Cedarbrook Auxiliary. Please contact our Treasurer, Emily Folland or Kerry Magliane, Volunteer Department at 610-336-5684. Dues are only $5.00 per year. Monthly meetings are on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. In the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.

Also, in 2017 the Cedarbrook Allentown Auxiliary was given the Lehigh County Unsung Hero award for their outstanding commitment to our residents!

Baking $ 347.58

Cash Bingo $ 1,296.00

Communion Trays $ 490.17

Craft Supplies $ 1,048.01

Entertainment $ 7,330.00

Fish Tank Supplies $ 532.44

Flowers and Plants $ 297.62

Holidays & Parties $ 408.45

Piano Tuning $ 163.24

Resident’s Birthday Balloons $ 237.58

Resident Christmas Gifts $ 1,044.24

Resident Unit/Outdoor Décor $ 442.93

Second Wind Dreams Donation $ 100.00

Therapeutic Recreation Supplies $ 186.15

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 13,924.41

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1 loaf rye bread (toast lightly & cut into cubes)

1 (16oz.) can sauerkraut, drained

1-1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded

1-1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup Russian salad dressing

2 cups corned beef, cut into small pieces

1/2 cup butter, melted (optional)

Put half of the rye bread cubes into a greased 15 x 10 Pyrex. Top with the sauerkraut. Mix the mayo and Russian dressing together and spoon half on top of the sauerkraut. Top with 1 cup of the Swiss cheese. Top with the corned beef. Top with the rest of the mayo/dressing mix. Top with the remainder of the bread cubes and the remainder of the Swiss cheese. Drizzle the melt-ed butter over all. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot!

2-2 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket

1 medium onion, sliced

1 stalk celery, cut in 3 pieces

4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved

4 medium carrots, peeled cut in 3 pieces

1 cup beef bouillon

1 bay leaf

1 garlic clove, smashed

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

4 small cabbage, cut into wedges

1 teaspoon caraway seed

Trim brisket of all visible fat, cut to fit 4 quart or larger crockpot. Place onion, celery, potatoes and carrots in bottom of crockpot, lay brisket on top. Whisk together bouillon, bay leaf, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard. Pour over brisket, cover pot. Cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, adding cabbage wedges and caraway seed for the last hour of cooking.

1/2 lb. Irish bacon, diced

2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice

1 cup chicken stock, or as needed

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 cups thinly sliced dark green Savoy cabbage

leaves

Place bacon in a large, deep stockpot or saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, and enough chicken stock to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cabbage and allow the soup to simmer for a few minutes longer.

4 tablespoons butter, softened (room temp)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg beaten (room temp)

4 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled & diced

(2 cups)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease 8-inch square cake pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, apples, nuts and vanilla and stir well. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the batter into the pre-pared pan and bake about 45 minutes, until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let the cake set in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan.

1-1/2 cups grated raw potatoes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup leftover mashed potatoes

1/4 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

2 tablespoon Ranch dressing

1 tablespoon milk

1 egg

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix grated potatoes with flour in a large bowl. Stir ched-dar cheese and mashed potatoes into grated potato mix-ture; season with salt and pepper. Beat egg, ranch dressing, and milk together in a separate bowl; pour mixture into potatoes and stir. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop tablespoon size scoops of potato mixture into the hot oil. Pan-fry until golden brown, 3 - 4 minutes on each side.

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

3 leeks, sliced

3 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4

inch thick slices

3 (14-1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat; stir in onion & leek. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir in potato; cover & cook 15 minutes. Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, simmer 30 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; return to saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Top with your choice of shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped chives.

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Can you solve the following St. Patrick’s Day Rhymes? Read each sentence below and see if you can come up with the solution. Answers are at the bottom of the page. HAVE FUN!!

1. A month that rhymes with parch?

2. A holy person that rhymes with paint?

3. A mischief-maker that rhymes with lawn?

4. A scaly animal that rhymes with rake?

5. A St. Patrick’s Day color that rhymes with seen?

6. A celebration on the street that rhymes with made?

7. The people of Ireland who rhyme with wish?

8. What carries the gold and rhymes with hot?

9. What a four-leaf clover brings that rhymes with puck?

10. It causes pain and rhymes with inch?

11. A three-leaf plant that rhymes with lock?

12. A green jewel that rhymes with pulled?

13. A leprechaun’s job that rhymes with faker?

Answers 1. March 2. Saint 3. Leprechaun 4. Snake 5. Green 6. Parade

7. Irish 8. Pot 9. Luck 10. Pinch 11. Shamrock 12. Emerald

13. Taker

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Employee Department Years

Darlene Ely TR Dept 32

Kathy Fitch Nursing 29

Tammy Hill Administration 29

Jasmin Allen Nursing 25

Linda Watkins Nursing 22

Kristen Morstatt Resident Assessment

19

Jolene Holland Nursing 18

Kendral Florence Nursing 17

Amanda Sigley Nursing 17

Donna Stinson Nursing 17

Pamela Sauerwine Resident Assessment

17

Earl Wenz Environmental 15

Ashly Serfoss Nursing Office 13

Amanda Papay Nursing 9

Belinda Jones Nursing 9

Kayla Long Nursing 8

Diane Barnes TR Dept 6

Mikaella Ortiz Nursing 5

Employee Department Years

Karen Kern Nursing 5

Matthew Azar Nursing 4

Kimberly Wittman Nursing 3

Ayana Johnson Nursing 3

Keather Jaeger Social Services 3

Melanie Martinez Laundry 3

Toni Purcell Nursing 2

Maline Cenat Nursing 2

Maleena Ruth Nursing 1

Zynnia Gonzalez Nursing 1

Marlayna Stofflet Nursing 1

Margaret Clarke Nursing 1

Terell Lloyd Nursing 1

Jordan King Nursing 1

Margarita Serrano Nursing 1

Raymond Sabbagh Facilities 1

Stephanie Giraldo Laundry 1

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St. Patrick’s Day Riddle: The pot of gold is hidden under these emerald green stones: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Answer: Shamrocks

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Those mischievous Leprechauns have been up to their tricks again. This Leprechaun has been mixing up all of the St. Patrick’s Day words. You caught him in the act so he promised to tell you where a pot of gold is if you solve his riddle. Unscramble the words to get some clues.

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These generous memorial gifts and contributions enable Cedarbrook’s residents to participate in exciting, fun, and challenging activities, appreciate fine entertainment, and have funded furnishings that allow our residents to live in a more home-like atmosphere.

In Memory Of Mary Kroboth

Gift Made By Robert & Rita Achenbach

Karl & Beth Kroboth Emma Legath

Theresa Paukovits

In Memory Of Esther Richards

Gift Made By Jean Peters

Pauline & David Rowan

In Memory Of Dawn Smedley

Gift Made By Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home

In Memory Of Helen Dalint

Gift Made By Allentown Housing Authority

In Memory Of Jean Shoemaker

Gift Made By Mary Schmidt Katherine Buss

David & Claudette Burker Donna & Dale Buss

John Ackley II Karen & David Dunn

In Memory Of William Sipos

Gift Made By Rose Marie Deutsch

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Deutsch

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Mr. George Smits, from B-3, enlisted in the service right after high school. He joined the Army and did his basic training at Fort Dix.

George was put on a troop train to Fort Lewis, Washington where he worked payroll for awhile. He tried out for the band and was accepted into the 2nd Infantry Band where he played trumpet and learned saxophone.

He was called to Korea and at first was still with the band until an attack ruined their instruments. The members were sent to various points. George spent about a year at division headquar-ters defense platoon in Korea. He then was sent to Fort Jay, New York and played with their band until his enlistment time was up. Thank you to George for his service

Submitted by: Agnes Plunkett, TR Department

In Memory Of Evelyn Spadt

Gift Made By Richard Heil & Judith Knapp

Gloria Casale Michael & Karen Guman

In Memory Of John Zubek

Gift Made By Janice & David Mitchell

Michael & Martha Matlock

In Memory Of John & Margaret Zubek

Gift Made By Paul & Carol Balascki

In Memory Of Edith Walters

Gift Made By Venice Croulthamel

Donald & Diane McCullen

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Date: ___________________________________________________________

Interview: _______________________________________________________

Resident Dreamer: __________________ Nursing Unit/Room: ___________ 1. Resident’s past occupation: _______________________________________ 2. Is there something related to your former occupation that you would like to

do again? _____________________________________________________ 3. Think of something you loved doing in the past that you would like to do

again. ________________________________________________________ 4. Name something that really gives you pleasure that you have not been able to enjoy recently: _______________________________________________ 5. Is there a favorite food that you love and have not had in a long time? ______________________________________________________________ 6. Is there a person you are missing and have not had a chance to see and

where do they live? _____________________________________________ 7. Is there something you would still like to learn? _______________________ 8. Is there something you would like to do for a particular person you know? ______________________________________________________________ 9. Is there something that you need that would make your life easier or more

enjoyable? _____________________________________________________

10. If you were to dream of doing anything at all, what would it be? _____________________________________________________________ 11. Family member you would like to include in your dream: ______________

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Date: __________________

1. Staff Captain (Unit Staff Overseeing Dream):__________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 2. Summary of Dream: ____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. Dream Details Including (Details / Dates / Phone Numbers)

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 4. Transportation (Details / Resident Mobility / Car or Van Lift Needed) ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 5. Oxygen Needed: Yes _____ No _____ 6. Other Special Needs (Dietary Needs, etc.) __________________________ 7. Consents: Resident has an OOP order _____ Physician is aware of dream _____ Name of Responsible Party ___________________________ Responsible Party Informed of Dream ___________________ Release of Liability Signed ___________________________ Photo Permission ___________________________

Completed By _____________________________ Date _____________

Wireless access to the Internet is now available at Cedarbrook-Allentown and Cedarbrook-Fountain Hill. Residents with wireless devices such as laptops, notebooks, tablets (Kindle, Nook, etc) may request access through their Social Worker or Therapeutic Recreation Aide. Our PC Specialist will assign a unique username and password, which must be kept confidential. Visitors may request access at the switchboard. Usernames and passwords for visitors will automatically expire after three days.

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Welcome to the official Cedarbrook website, designed to inform Lehigh County residents - and the world at large - about the quality services and operations provided here. It also offers dropdowns for both Allentown and Fountain Hill locations, with directions, depart-mental listings and the newsletters, posted every month. On the home page are slider segments that promote the institution and that will change from time to time. A highlight of the front page is the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom where Cedarbrook users can submit their opinions on the quality of services. Please visit the site often, and please let your family and friends know about it. www.cedarbrookseniorcare.com is copy-righted by Cedarbrook Nursing Homes.

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RESIDENTS’ COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The Resident Right for February was read:

BED HOLD POLICIES - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RESIDENTS The Medical Assistance Program will make payment to your nursing facility to hold (reserve) the bed for you when you are away from the nursing facility for a continuous 24 hour period because you are in the hospital or on therapeutic leave. A bed must be available for you when you return to the nursing facility. Pennsylvania’s limits on Medical Assis-tance Program payments for reserved bed days are as follows: Hospitalizations - A maximum of 15

consecutive days per hospitalization. During the 15 day period, the same bed shall be available to you upon your return to the nursing facility.

Therapeutic leave - A maximum of 30 days per calendar year (leave days must be included in your Plan of Care and must be ordered by your attending physician).

Highlights: (continued)

Life Safety inspection was completed and we are in the process of making corrections.

Activities for the month of February were reviewed.

Announced auditorium activity schedules are on the back of the Sunshine News and on your units. Unit activities are posted on your unit as well.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Auditorium.

Highlights:

Department of Health surveyors were at Cedarbrook for the annual inspection. We received 3 minor deficiencies which we are working on correcting. The surveyors thank all residents for welcoming them into their home and for participating in the survey process.

There is still respiratory and stomach bug illnesses throughout the building so please continue to be diligent with handwashing.

(continued)

What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover? A rash of good luck!

What do you call a big Irish spider? Paddy Long Legs!

What’s a Leprechaun’s favorite cereal? Lucky Charms!

What is out on the lawn all summer and is Irish? Paddy O’Furniture!

What’s big and purple and lies next to Ireland? Grape Britain!

Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day? Because regular rocks are to heavy!

Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun? Because they’re always a little short!

When is an Irish Potato not an Irish Potato? When it’s a FRENCH fry!

What does it mean when you find a horseshoe? Some poor horse is going barefoot!

Why don’t you iron a four leaf clover? Because you don’t want to press your luck!

How can you spot a jealous shamrock? It will be green with envy!

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Dietitian’s Corner Program

February is National Heart Month! This campaign of the American Heart Association helps to promote our awareness of Heart disease, risk factors and treatment. There is also a program called Go Red for Women. The Go Red campaign is to focus on women and their risk for heart disease. Since 1984 more women have died from heart disease than men. The symptoms in women are different from men and sometimes ignored. Heart disease is the number one disease in women with 1 in 3 women dying from heart disease as compared to 1 in 31 from Breast Cancer. The Go Red campaign aims to educate women about their risks which include atherosclerosis, heart failure, arrhythmias and heart valve problems. The more we are educated and informed about our risks for heart disease the more we are able to prevent this disease. Lifestyle factors are very important to prevent or treat heart disease. Recommendations for a healthy lifestyle include: stop smoking, manage your blood sugar and blood pressure, lower cholesterol, know your family history, stay active, lose weight and eat healthy. Regular checkups with your doctor can help to ensure you are on the right track to preventing heart disease. May you all have a happy Valentine’s Day! Thank You

Deanna Schmidt RD, LDN

Next Meeting Will Be On:

MARCH 12, 2018

Thank you to everyone for your time and ideas. We hope to see you at our next meeting. Please encourage your fellow residents to attend.

The following are

the minutes of the

Resident Food

edited to include

items of general

interest.

Committee Meeting

Announcements

February Birthday Party was held on Tuesday, February 12, 2018. We had 30 residents attending and 10 who elected to stay on their unit.

Update: Kitchen Tours did resume on January 17, 2018. We had one resident who toured the kitchen on that day. Please let your Dietitian know if you’re interested. We will be scheduling all tours on Wednesday from 10:30am to

11:15am moving forward. Please remember that all nursing units

have supplies of different condiments.

Minutes - The minutes from the January 8, 2018 meeting can be found in the Sunshine News.

FEBRUARY 11, 2018 2:45 p.m.

Attendance:

Dining Service Staff: Karen Carr - General Manager Deanna Schmidt - Dietitian Jen Cope - Diet Tech

Super Bowl Sunday we featured Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches with Herr’s Potato Chips and Philly Italian Ice.

Corn Nuggets - we are no longer able to purchase this item from our vendor. We are looking into other breaded vegeta-bles that might be available.

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Any residents having difficulties with their equipment such as lights, radios, wheel-chairs, beds, etc., please contact your unit clerk, nursing staff, or charge nurse on unit to send a work order to Facilities for repairs.

is located in the Security Department. Many items await the claim of their right-ful owner. If you think what you have “lost” may have been “found”, please talk to your social worker or stop by.

EDITOR/FORMAT DESIGN ADVISOR COPY EDITOR MAILING PHOTOS

PEGGY BUNDRA DARLENE ELY MEL FEJES AL HEYDT MICHELE AYELLO

SHARON ALDER PAT WETHERHOLD MARGIE EVERETT

VENICE CROUTHAMEL C-3 FLORENCE SOLT C-2

LENNY KROMER B-3

ELMA UHLE C-2

MARTHA FEICHTEL B-2

DOROTHEA SHUNK C-3

ANNABELLE SHOEMAKER C-3

RUTH THOMAS C-3

VIRGINIA GOWER C-2

Hello Friends,

One of the nicest things that I get to experience is how families and friends bond together during difficult times. This is never more evident than at the memorial services we conduct monthly. I'm so impressed when families reach out to other residents and their loved ones. I often repeat the words, we are all in the same boat. We are all passengers sailing through this life. Sometimes the waters are still, and sometimes they are very rough. It is during the rough seas that bonds are formed that carry hurting people over the dangerous waters. Those are the friendships that are often revealed by grateful family members at our memorial services. They often speak of the good quality of care by the nurses and aides. The sense of love and belonging that one experiences here at Cedarbrook is acknowledged. During a time of reflection, families often speak of their appreciation for other residents and their families, who have become a very special part of their lives. Our memorial services are an extremely important part of our church life here in Allentown and Fountain Hill. Make it a point to be a part of our service as we comfort those who are hurting. Above all, I will always point you to the Captain of our ship. The Man who not only calms the sea, but walks to us, on the water. Our Lord. May God Bless You All.

Your Friend, Pastor Mike

Tips for Keeping Your Money and Valuables Safe

Although we discourage residents from keeping money and valuables in their room, we realize that many of you will choose to do so. Therefore, we would like to offer these tips to help you keep your money and valuables safe from loss or theft. Since you have access to the money in your account during normal business hours Monday through Friday, we suggest that you only withdraw the amount you need for immediate use. If you need larger sums of money for gifts or to reimburse your family members for purchases made on your behalf, we suggest that you contact Financial Services to arrange for payment by check. If you choose to keep money and valuables in your room, we highly recommend that you secure such items in the locked drawer of your bedside cabinet. Keep your key with you, or keep your key out of sight in a safe place. As soon as you realize that your money or property is missing, it is important to report it immediately to the Charge Nurse. Cedarbrook will not assume responsibility for replacing missing property kept by res-idents on their person or in their room. However, we will take action to investigate, and to try to recover your property if possible. Finally, we ask that you help us maintain a current inventory of your personal property. Any property that you purchase or receive during your stay should be added to your Valuables Received After Admission Form, including a description of the property. This infor-mation is essential when trying to locate missing items.

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