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Happy Birthday Dr. Richard A. Sleeman Center!
Celebrating 38 years of
service in our community
BPI Mission StatementTo provide safe, caring and exceptional Adult Day Services that will offer meaningful, individually tailored programs and care designed to enhance the dignity, independence, joy and quality of life of older persons, younger adults with disabilities, provide
support and respite for their families and caregivers and serve as an informational resource for our communities.
April 2018
614 Harwood Hill, P.O. Box 1504, Bennington, VT 05201, Tel: (802) 442-8136www.bpiads.org
Inside this Issue...
Calendar of Activities/Menu 2
Parkinsons and Exercise 3
Gifts and Donations 4
BPI Golf Tournament 4-5
BPI Bulletin Board - Activity Highlights 6
BPI Scrapbook 7
Adult Day Service
The Dr. Richard A. Sleeman CenterBennington Project
Independence
Come and celebrate a new you by enjoying all that BPI
has to offer this spring!
BPI provides fun and meaningful adult activities that promote friendship, health and safety
during the day and enables your loved one to enjoy being at home
each evening
Call us to arrange a visit today!
(802) 442-8136
Follow us on Facebook!
BPI celebrated the 9th Birthday of the Dr. Richard A. Sleeman Center in March. Pictured are Tim S., Executive
Director Linda Wichlac, Joyce R. and Maureen Kelly Stadnik.While it's hard to believe our amazing building is nine years
old already, there is an entire lower level that we are still hoping to raise funds to complete.
You can help us today!
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Parkinsons and Exercise by Amy St. Onge, RN/Health Coordinator
When it comes to changing lifestyle patterns, getting more exercise seems to be one of the most difficult things to modify for any age group. It is often difficult to break old habits, and may seem especially daunting when a chronic disease is added to the equation. For people who have Parkinson’s Disease (PD), adding
exercise should be considered equally important as taking medications.
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurological disorder in which the brain cells responsible for the production of a neurotransmitter called dopamine are damaged or lost. This loss creates problems with (but is not limited to) balance, mobility, tremor, voluntary movements and cognition.
Exercise, in particular vigorous exercise, is proven to be a protective benefit in the treatment of PD. Data is also proving to show it slows the progression of the disease. Types of vigorous exercise include running and biking. Another exercise showing promise to PD patients is punching bag boxing.
Realistically, PD patients (or any older adult) may not be conditioned well enough to start a vigorous exercise routine. Starting slow is key. The National Parkinson Foundation, as seen in their “Falls Prevention Workbook” lists 6 steps one can take to begin to increase the amount of exercise in their daily lives.
• Start the day with stretching in bed. Once out of bed, take walks around the house, through hallways or out to the mailbox. While the coffee is brewing, hold the countertop with your hands and do some marching, stretching and squats.
• Walk with a friend. You will find that you can motivate and support one another.
• Set realistic goals and take things easy at first. Finding time for 10 minutes of light exercise 3 times a day adds up to 30 minutes a day. Work up from there.
• Keep an exercise log. This will help you to keep motivated. You will be pleased when you see how much you are accomplishing week to week.
• Form a habit. Do activities that are enjoyable to you. Perhaps you can exercise during your favorite show or listen to your favorite music. Exercise will become habit and eventually become part of your daily lifestyle.
• Make the change fun. Join a club, a group, or team up with a close friend. The rewards of exercise include better sleep, reduced stress, more energy, improved self-esteem, weight loss, relaxation and disease prevention.
Having PD or not, the above tips are great for any person in need of starting an exercise program. BPI is a great way to increase activity and exercise in your routine too! Exciting and diverse opportunities are offered regularly and include: Stretch for Health, Fall Prevention Tai Chi, Yoga, Qi-gong, Walking Club and NuStep cross training. Please call to ask about our opportunities and inquire about how you can join us and get moving too at 442-8136.
Source: National Parkinson Foundation
Families TogetherMonthly Caregiver
GatheringsBPI offers a monthly gathering providing caregiver support,
laughter and camaraderie. The April meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 24th at 1:00 PM.Please call (802) 442-8136 or send an email to
[email protected] for more information.
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BPI’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament - SponsorshipThe Golf Club at Equinox
Sunday, May 20, 2018Yes! I would like to be a sponsor for this year’s Golf Tournament
Sponsorship Levels: Bronze Sponsor - $150Silver Sponsor - $300Gold Sponsor - $500Corporate Sponsor - $1,000
Please make my sponsorship: In Honor ofIn Memory ofBusiness
Name to appear on Sponsorship Board (please print):
______________________________________________________________
Please send an acknowledgement to:
Name: __________________________________________
Addess: _________________________________________
City: ___________________ State_____ Zip __________
Sponsorships may be paid by check or credit card. To pay by credit card please call us at (802) 442-8136 or visit our website - www.bpiads.org/golf.html.
If you would like to mail in your sponsorship, please send this form and your check to:
Bennington Project IndependenceP.O. Box 1504
Bennington, VT 05201
Families and Individuals are welcome to sponsor!
Special Program Gifts
• Andy Beckerman• Stephen Darr
• Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Andrews - CD Collection
• Mr. & Mrs. William Cota - Games, egg coloring kit, paper and bingo prize items
• Tammy Dillard - Puzzles• Mr. & Mrs. Don Foster - CD Player, CDs• Keith Kenyon - Personal care products• Erin Lackey - Wedding veil• Betsy Ratelle - Personal care products,
clothing protector, hand towels, electric razor
• Juliet Sleeman - Clothing, DVD movies, VHS movie, batteries
• Mrs. Joan Walsh - Large print books
In-Kind Gifts
A special thank you to Beth and Dwain Wilwol of The Gift Garden for donating corsages and boutonnieres for the "BPI Senior Prom" this month!
Special Donation....
April 2018Bennington Project Independence
Dr. Richard A. Sleeman Center
7th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT& Dinner at the Dormy Grill
Bennington Project IndependenceAdult Day Service
Swing Into Spring
SundayMay 20, 2018
♦ Four-Person Scramble. ♦ Entry Fee is $110 - Golf and Dinner
♦ Tee Time: 12:30 ♦ Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
$50,000 Hole-in-One Prize!
(Guests are welcome for an additional fee)
The Golf Club at EquinoxManchester, VT
Sign-Ups begin immediately: Call 802-442-8136 or register online - www.bpiads.org/golf.html
$50,000
Hole-in-One Prize!
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April Activity Highlights...Spring's finally here (even with the white stuff on the ground). Time to get out and enjoy all the wonderful Spring activities at BPI.• Tuesday 10th please join us for "crazy hat" day.
Come in wearing your favorite/crazy hat.• Friday 20th we will be exploring the solar
system - virtually.• On Tuesday, the 24th we will be having a very
special event - our "BPI Senior Prom." DJ Scott will also perform during our Prom. CDC students will be coming in on Monday the 23rd to do manicures for our participants that would like to have their nails done for the prom. Staff will assist with hair styles and makeup up for those who would like to have it done for our dance. Please wear your best attire. We will also be picking a Prom King and Queen so be sure you bring your dancing shoes!
• Wednesday 25th Bennington College Drumming students will be in to perform at 1:00. These talented students always put on an amazing concert that you will not want to miss. It's guaranteed to get the heart pumping and toes tapping.
For more information about the wide range of activities and programs that we will be offering, please contact Shelagh at 802-442-8136 or [email protected].
AprilBirthday Wishes
• Elizabeth M. - 4th• Linda M. - 4th• Dorothy L. - 12th• Sandra C. - 14th• Marie L. - 20th• Julie B. - 26th
April AnniversariesTom and Evelyn H. - 2nd
Scott and Kathy F. - 9th
Gayle and Robert W. - 12th
Complimentary Visit CouponYou are invited to join us at Bennington Project Independence, Adult Day Service for a full or half day at No Charge. Come Join the fun, meet new friends, try out interesting activities, and enjoy a delicious lunch & snacks. Nursing and Personal care available as needed.
Check us out to see what all the smiles at BPI are about!Contact Gina Anzivino at BPI to schedule your visit (802) 442-8136
All visits must be prearranged. Valid for new participants only.Not redeemable for cash.
614 Harwood Hill - P.O. Box 1504Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-8136
Wish List ş Grocery Gift Cards ş Bingo Prize items ş Large tupperware type bins ş Small CD/MP3 Player ş Large-print Bibles
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BPI Scrapbook
Loretta L. spends some time with a special visitor from Second Chance Animal Center
Tammy D. volunteers to enter tickets into the Second Chance Lottery Drawing
BPI Bakers Tori Therriault, Doris C. and Helen W. whip up a yummy creation in our country
kitchen
Megan Weber and baby Rylee with two of BPI's participants, Joyce M. and Linda H., who finished a quilt for Rylee started by Irene M. who passed away
before she could complete it
Dorothy L. and Grace Christian student, Robert L, work on a St. Patrick's Day craft
project together
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Organizational Affiliations:
Bennington Project Independence is approved annually by the Vermont Department of Aging and Disabilities and complies with all the state standards for adult day care. BPI is a certified Veterans Administration Adult Day Health Center. In addition, BPI is a member of the following:
• National Adult Day Services Association• Vermont Association of Adult Day Services• Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce• National Family Caregiver Association• Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging
Editors Note:
If you are not currently on our mailing list and would like to receive our monthly newsletter or you know of someone who would enjoy receiving our newsletter, please send in the enclosed form or call BPI at (802) 442-8136. (If you are a caregiver and feel that someone you care about would enjoy learning more about our services, you may sign them up to receive the newsletter temporarily.)
The Dr. Richard A. Sleeman Center614 Harwood Hill - Route 7AP.O. Box 1504Bennington, VT 05201
