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Abandonment for this location was approximately 30 years ago ,in the mid '80s....
I wish I had put a chair in front of that window....
Amendments introduced to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act will mean better care options and added protection for those in assisted-living residences.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016HLTH0014-000338
This is a photo of a senior / old man sitting on a bed in an assisted living facility.
This photo was taken for us to use on Senior Guidance (www.seniorguidance.org/). You are welcome to use it for personal or commercial projects, but if you do, please give link attribution to Senior Guidance as the Author.
Amendments introduced to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act will mean better care options and added protection for those in assisted-living residences.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016HLTH0014-000338
Amendments introduced to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act will mean better care options and added protection for those in assisted-living residences.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016HLTH0014-000338
Amendments introduced to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act will mean better care options and added protection for those in assisted-living residences.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016HLTH0014-000338
A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.
The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.
It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".
After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.
Public Health is taking an important step to address recent breakthrough COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities, making it mandatory for all health-care workers in care homes to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 by Oct. 12, 2021.
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One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
As with the rest of our facility, the lounge area's design is suited to elder person's mobility, including wheelchairs and walkers.
The residents walked into a big surprise recently when they arrived for their Meal of the Month for July. The Meal of the Month is a special meal where the residents choose a theme and help decide on the menu. For July, they wanted a Beach Party. However, Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski had an idea of her own… she wanted to give them a high end beach party with Surf and Turf. The day’s menu simply read “Surprise Buffet”. When the residents lined up, they quickly realized what the surprise was:
Lobster Tails
Steak
Twice Baked Potatoes
Asparagus
Dinner Rolls
The residents were thrilled and word quickly spread, reaching those residents who eat later. ‘It was great to see the look on their faces as we plated up their streak and lobster.” Says Garbaczewski, “…they couldn’t believe it.” One resident was thrilled and admitted that this was the first time she was able to try lobster. She loved it!! Once the meal was finished, the residents enjoyed a parfait topped with homemade “ocean blue” whipped cream and Swedish Fish candies. The majority of the residents made a point to compliment the chefs and kitchen staff on the delicious meal as they left.
Shortly after lunch, the residents returned to the dining room to watch Steve Lydell perform, along with Trisha. Lydell, decked out in a Hawaiian shirt and straw hat, created a show, full of beach and summer music. He also passed out the lyrics to all of the songs so that the residents could sing along. Trisha got some of the crowd up and dancing and even brought beach balls that the residents batted back and forth. At the end of the show, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Joyce Rinkevicius, raffled off a wonderful gift basket filled with items to make delicious ice cream treats. Everyone left with smiles on their faces and were still talking about the meal/show throughout the day.
Our nurses and doctors are internally trained and certified to care for elderly residents, and this is where they work.
The Pointe celebrated Grandparents Day this past Sunday by throwing a lovely tea, complete with sweet treats, live entertainment and lots of raffles. Shortly after lunch, residents and their families started gathering in the dining room and great room to visit and enjoy the afternoon together.
A huge buffet was set up with lots of different, homemade desserts, including several sugar free options. While everyone enjoyed their coffee/tea and sweets, they were entertained by Pointe favorite, Mihal Vlad. Vlad is an amazing, professional violinist who plays a Cosmic Blue Yamaha electric violin. Vlad always comes prepared with a theme to his performance. Int he past he has played the entire sound track to such classics as the Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz. With so many children present, he played famous Disney tunes. The children loved the show, calling out the names of the songs they knew. Everyone enjoyed the show, giving Vlad a huge ovation at the end.
Date: Circa 1965
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Fred W. Rochelle
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Foothill Acres Nursing Homes
Amwell Road
Neshanic, N. J.
- Showing our Occupational Therapy Room.
- We provide Occupational Therapy by trained personnel.
- All Guests are kept occupied to the extent of their ability and desires through a planned program.
- Showing our qualified and Registered Therapist administering treatment to a Guest.
- Every effort is made to rehabilitate our Guests to the fullest extent of their capabilities.
Copyright 2015. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.
Residents, families, and other guests can visit in the lounge area. The chairs are very comfortable!
A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.
The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.
It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".
After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.
This is a photo of two seniors in a senior living facility who are sitting on a bench. One of them is reading a book and the other one is trying to see what his neighbor is reading. One of them is also holding a cane.
This photo was taken for us to use on Senior Guidance (www.seniorguidance.org/). You are welcome to use it for personal or commercial projects, but if you do, please give link attribution to Senior Guidance as the Author.
- The Pointe observed Aging Healthy Day with a variety of activities to promote health and well being for the mind, body and spirit. Starting with the Dakim Brain Fitness program in the morning, the day also included Disco Body Flex and Chair Tai Chi. Healthy, frozen yogurt bars were passed out after the tai chi class. In addition to the activities,
Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski, showed the documentary, "Gotta Dance" at 2:30pm and again at 6:00pm. Staff were also invited to watch this inspirational story of a group of older women and one man who became the Seniors Dance Team for the New Jersey Nets, performing at halftime during 5 games of the 2007 season.
Date: Circa 1965
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Fred W. Rochelle (#C-17049)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Foothill Acres Nursing Homes
Amwell Road
Neshanic, N. J.
- Our Kitchens are modernly equipped.
- Each Building is served by its own kitchen.
- Special diets provided.
- Meals are not of institutional type.
- Home cooked food attractively served to appeal to the appetite.
- Menus are varied and selected to prevent close repetition.
Copyright 2013. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook.
One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
Everyone at The Pointe visted Hawaii the other day without ever leaving Crestwood. The residents chose a Hawaiian themed meal for the Meal-of-the-Month and Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski, ran with that theme for the days entertainment.
After the residents dined on kabobs of chicken, pineapple and veggies, along with sweet and sour meatballs over rice and pineapple upside down cake, they returned to the dining room for the entertainment. Garbaczewski hired the "Heart of Hawaii Hula Company" to not only perform for the residents, but to give lessons as well. The show started with classical Don Ho music and Hawaiian hulas which really got the party going. However, the talented and well informed dancers also performed dances from Tahiti and New Zealand, giving the history of each dance as well as describing the authentic attire. The audience was thrilled to see these exotic and unique dances. Towards the end of the show, they got volunteers to dance to "Tiny Bubbles". As is usually the case, only women volunteered. However, the dancers were not to be dissuaded and got several of the men to come up for the last dance. The dancers surprise everyone when they started putting grass skirts and coconut shell bikini tops on the men. The crowd roared with laughter as the men were taught the traditional hip gyrations of the hula. Flashes were going off as the men were paired up with their own lovely dancer.
Once the show was finished, each of the dancers, graciously went through the audience bidding aloha thanking each resident for coming to their show. The next day, everyone was still talking about the dancers and the wonderful job they did. We would like to thank everyone from the "Heart of Hawaii Hula Company" for making the day such a special one.
A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.
The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.
It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".
After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.
One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
We had an impromptu violin concert in the fireplace room on Columbus Day! Resident Dolores R.’s granddaughter had the day off from school due to the holiday and came by to visit. The girl played several classical pieces on the violin for her grandmother and other residents. It really brightened the room when there was nothing but gloom and rain outside.
One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
The Pointe hosted a free, informational seminar on bones and brain health. Presented by local physician, Dr. Humaira Khan, she covered the importance of Vitamin D and calcium in helping to prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) as well as the basics of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Standing before a full house, with both residents and those from the general public, Dr. Khan first covered the topic of bone health, including the importance of exercise and a diet complete with plenty of calcium and Vitamin D. She encouraged the residents to get checkups regularly so that they may be able to detect the all too common osteoporosis. With no symptoms, the only way to determine if you have the disease is to be tested for it. If detected in the early stages, it can be prevented altogether and/or controlled. It is because of osteoporosis that a simple fall can lead to more serious issues, even death for older adults. The disease eats away at the bones, causing them to become thinner and brittle and easily broken in a simple fall.
Once she had finished her presentation on bone health, Dr. Kahn answered questions from the audience. Afterward, she gave a second presentation on brain health, focusing on dementia. Dr. Kahn described all of the different forms of dementia and their causes/effects. She stressed the differences between natural memory loss that comes with aging and that of someone with dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. As she did with bone health, Dr. Kahn reinforced preventative measures, such as diet and exercise, to ward off the onset of Alzheimer's or slow it down at the least.
Associated with the MetroSouth Medical Center in nearby Blue Island, Dr. Kahn is accepting new patients from The Pointe and plans to be holding office hours here in the near future. We are all proud to have Dr. Kahn, who specializes in family medicine and gerontology, on our team as well as strengthening our relationship with MetroSouth Hospital.
Caring nursing home orderly pops a wheelie with an elderly man's wheelchair. Just having a little fun. naturalhomecures.net/mangosteen/
The Pointe hosted a free, informational seminar on bones and brain health. Presented by local physician, Dr. Humaira Khan, she covered the importance of Vitamin D and calcium in helping to prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) as well as the basics of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
Standing before a full house, with both residents and those from the general public, Dr. Khan first covered the topic of bone health, including the importance of exercise and a diet complete with plenty of calcium and Vitamin D. She encouraged the residents to get checkups regularly so that they may be able to detect the all too common osteoporosis. With no symptoms, the only way to determine if you have the disease is to be tested for it. If detected in the early stages, it can be prevented altogether and/or controlled. It is because of osteoporosis that a simple fall can lead to more serious issues, even death for older adults. The disease eats away at the bones, causing them to become thinner and brittle and easily broken in a simple fall.
Once she had finished her presentation on bone health, Dr. Kahn answered questions from the audience. Afterward, she gave a second presentation on brain health, focusing on dementia. Dr. Kahn described all of the different forms of dementia and their causes/effects. She stressed the differences between natural memory loss that comes with aging and that of someone with dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. As she did with bone health, Dr. Kahn reinforced preventative measures, such as diet and exercise, to ward off the onset of Alzheimer's or slow it down at the least.
Associated with the MetroSouth Medical Center in nearby Blue Island, Dr. Kahn is accepting new patients from The Pointe and plans to be holding office hours here in the near future. We are all proud to have Dr. Kahn, who specializes in family medicine and gerontology, on our team as well as strengthening our relationship with MetroSouth Hospital.
San Francisco, CA
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue introduced residents of an assisted living facility to Dizzy, a Red Cap Conure, who then spent his morning being kissed, cuddled, and hand-fed by excited seniors.
On a side note, this shoot was so heart-warming! I feel incredibly fortunate to be invited along to capture simple moments like these. Seeing other people's lives brightened by kindness deeply brightens my own!
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One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.
One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.
The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.
It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".
After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.
The residents walked into a big surprise recently when they arrived for their Meal of the Month for July. The Meal of the Month is a special meal where the residents choose a theme and help decide on the menu. For July, they wanted a Beach Party. However, Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski had an idea of her own… she wanted to give them a high end beach party with Surf and Turf. The day’s menu simply read “Surprise Buffet”. When the residents lined up, they quickly realized what the surprise was:
Lobster Tails
Steak
Twice Baked Potatoes
Asparagus
Dinner Rolls
The residents were thrilled and word quickly spread, reaching those residents who eat later. ‘It was great to see the look on their faces as we plated up their streak and lobster.” Says Garbaczewski, “…they couldn’t believe it.” One resident was thrilled and admitted that this was the first time she was able to try lobster. She loved it!! Once the meal was finished, the residents enjoyed a parfait topped with homemade “ocean blue” whipped cream and Swedish Fish candies. The majority of the residents made a point to compliment the chefs and kitchen staff on the delicious meal as they left.
Shortly after lunch, the residents returned to the dining room to watch Steve Lydell perform, along with Trisha. Lydell, decked out in a Hawaiian shirt and straw hat, created a show, full of beach and summer music. He also passed out the lyrics to all of the songs so that the residents could sing along. Trisha got some of the crowd up and dancing and even brought beach balls that the residents batted back and forth. At the end of the show, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Joyce Rinkevicius, raffled off a wonderful gift basket filled with items to make delicious ice cream treats. Everyone left with smiles on their faces and were still talking about the meal/show throughout the day.
One of our residents, Arthur "Art" Olsen, was surprised by his daughter Arlene Pasierb, who filled out an application for her father to make one of the flights. Art wrote of his experience:
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, my incredible day began at 3:30 a.m. when my daughter, Arlene and her husband picked me up to take me to Midway airport. Our flight was at 7:15 a.m. with arrival in Washington D.C. at 9:55 a.m. A group called The Legacy Girls entertained us prior to our take-off. They were great and performed tributes to the Andrew Sisters while we drank coffee and had sweet rolls. We were served breakfast on the plane and I even had a Bloody Mary. My daughter, Arlene was guardian for me and Bill Unger, another veteran also from Orland Park. In fact, we were both born in 1921. We landed at Dulles airport and boarded buses to take us to the WWII Memorial for a flag and wreath laying ceremony. I think everyone there found this ceremony very emotional. We also visited the Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Memorials. We then went to the Udvar Hazy National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia, which houses the Enola Gay and the space shuttle, Discovery. The docent told us so many interesting stories and facts about many of the planes...I could have listened to him all day. We then went to Dulles airport, where we ate dinner and we were entertained by a great group of swing dancers. They were really talented. On the plane ride home, I was surprised and overwhelmed when our names were called out and we each received a large envelope stuffed with thank you notes from so many of our friends, family and fellow church parishioners. It was unbelievable. On both of our landings, we were greeted with water cannon salutes from the fire engines. Words cannot describe the welcome home celebration we received at Midway airport. Color guards, bagpipers, bands, volunteers, all branches of the military, families and friends were there to greet us. There had to have been three thousand people. It was a day I will never forget. So many people shook our hands, hugged and thanked us for our service to our country. It was like we just got back from the war. I thank all the people responsible because the whole day was memorable. Everything was so well organized. Our trip was Honor Fight Chicago’s 40th trip. This non-profit organization was founded in 2008 by 4 women who wanted to honor and thank our veterans – especially our WWII Veterans. There are 700+ guardians and volunteers who help raise money, provide veteran outreach, community and school education, and public relations support. If you visit the Honor Flight Chicago site on the internet there is a 10 minute documentary that is worth watching. If you know any WWII vets sign them up to go because they will love everyLeft: Art's daughter, Mary Ellen. Right: Art Olsen Center: Friend, resident and fellow WWII veteran, Martha Koprucki, who has also taken the Honor Flight. minute of it.
The residents walked into a big surprise recently when they arrived for their Meal of the Month for July. The Meal of the Month is a special meal where the residents choose a theme and help decide on the menu. For July, they wanted a Beach Party. However, Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski had an idea of her own… she wanted to give them a high end beach party with Surf and Turf. The day’s menu simply read “Surprise Buffet”. When the residents lined up, they quickly realized what the surprise was:
Lobster Tails
Steak
Twice Baked Potatoes
Asparagus
Dinner Rolls
The residents were thrilled and word quickly spread, reaching those residents who eat later. ‘It was great to see the look on their faces as we plated up their streak and lobster.” Says Garbaczewski, “…they couldn’t believe it.” One resident was thrilled and admitted that this was the first time she was able to try lobster. She loved it!! Once the meal was finished, the residents enjoyed a parfait topped with homemade “ocean blue” whipped cream and Swedish Fish candies. The majority of the residents made a point to compliment the chefs and kitchen staff on the delicious meal as they left.
Shortly after lunch, the residents returned to the dining room to watch Steve Lydell perform, along with Trisha. Lydell, decked out in a Hawaiian shirt and straw hat, created a show, full of beach and summer music. He also passed out the lyrics to all of the songs so that the residents could sing along. Trisha got some of the crowd up and dancing and even brought beach balls that the residents batted back and forth. At the end of the show, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Joyce Rinkevicius, raffled off a wonderful gift basket filled with items to make delicious ice cream treats. Everyone left with smiles on their faces and were still talking about the meal/show throughout the day.
Date: Circa 1965
Source Type: Postcard
Publisher, Printer, Photographer: Fred W. Rochelle (#C-17053)
Postmark: None
Collection: Steven R. Shook
Remark: Foothill Acres Nursing Homes
Amwell Road
Neshanic, N. J.
Physio Therapy
- Physio-Therapist shown giving patient whirlpool bath.
- Every effort made to rehabilitate patients through Physio-Therapy Program.
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This is the Kivistöntie Senior Citizen building. It offers assisted living, so the people living in it have their own apartments, but with added services.
The fountain statue between the building and the railing is by professor Heikki Varja, and is called "Rannalla" ("At the beach"). The statue, from 1979, is 20 years older than the building.
The residents walked into a big surprise recently when they arrived for their Meal of the Month for July. The Meal of the Month is a special meal where the residents choose a theme and help decide on the menu. For July, they wanted a Beach Party. However, Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski had an idea of her own… she wanted to give them a high end beach party with Surf and Turf. The day’s menu simply read “Surprise Buffet”. When the residents lined up, they quickly realized what the surprise was:
Lobster Tails
Steak
Twice Baked Potatoes
Asparagus
Dinner Rolls
The residents were thrilled and word quickly spread, reaching those residents who eat later. ‘It was great to see the look on their faces as we plated up their streak and lobster.” Says Garbaczewski, “…they couldn’t believe it.” One resident was thrilled and admitted that this was the first time she was able to try lobster. She loved it!! Once the meal was finished, the residents enjoyed a parfait topped with homemade “ocean blue” whipped cream and Swedish Fish candies. The majority of the residents made a point to compliment the chefs and kitchen staff on the delicious meal as they left.
Shortly after lunch, the residents returned to the dining room to watch Steve Lydell perform, along with Trisha. Lydell, decked out in a Hawaiian shirt and straw hat, created a show, full of beach and summer music. He also passed out the lyrics to all of the songs so that the residents could sing along. Trisha got some of the crowd up and dancing and even brought beach balls that the residents batted back and forth. At the end of the show, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Joyce Rinkevicius, raffled off a wonderful gift basket filled with items to make delicious ice cream treats. Everyone left with smiles on their faces and were still talking about the meal/show throughout the day.
A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.
The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.
It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".
After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.