Jim L., a Veteran Who Attends the Program, Was on the USS Ben Franklin When It Was Attacked

May/June in Review

Memorial Day

On Friday, May 24, 2013, the seniors held a memorial service which included songs, poems, and shared thoughts in honor of the men and women who served this country in the armed forces. Memorial Day is a solemn holiday to honor our war dead as well as to remember the sacrifices of the Wounded Warriors and all those who served our country.

Jim L., a veteran who attends the program, was on the USS Ben Franklin when it was attacked by a kamikaze pilot during World War II. Over 800 of his fellow shipmates died in that attack. Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as Jim, who braved the pacific theatre during World War II.

Jim L. attended a reunion of the remaining sailors of the USS Ben Franklin. The event was featured on the Brian Williams Show.

Memorial Day was also remembered as an opportunity for family gatherings, picnics and parades. At the day program the participants and staff joined in a friendly potato salad making contest on Thursday, May 23. Four teams competed. Each recipe was a little different from the others. Julia V.’s team made a salad with fresh apples chopped in it! Esther R.’s team chose to make theirs without mustard. Alyssa Wilk taste-tested the salads and picked Esther R.’s as her favorite!All the salads were delicious and tasted great with the hamburgers and beans.

The seniors concluded Memorial Day with a film provided by Deborah Slater-the Gaither’s family sang a litany of patriotic and gospel songs. It was a perfect movie to end the Memorial Day celebration.

Country Music Concert

Josh Chidester, Dave Baker and Dave Wilburn entertain the participants.

Dave Wilburn, Dave Baker and newcomer, Josh Chidester gave a rousing country music concert on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. The three played guitars and sang some beautiful old country bluegrass and gospel songs.

Dave Wilburn will be leaving on his annual cross-country trip in September. He will travel across the United States singing in many churches and halls. He will also be receiving awards for his lifelong dedication to writing and singing country songs.

The day program is fortunate to have three such accomplished musicians who so graciously volunteer to perform monthly at the center.

Sharron Jackson plants seeds with the seniors

On Thursday June 8, 2013, Sharron Jackson, a member of the Top Ladies of Distinction, planned and implemented a hands-on planting experience. She purchased seed containers, soil and seeds and assisted the participants in the planting process. Each participant chosethe seeds to plant.There were beans, zinnias, money plant, carrots, onions, lettuce and forget-me-not flowers.

Marina A., an accomplished gardener, carefully plants her seeds.

The seniors watered them and put them in the sun. When they are the correct size, they will plant them in the Secret Garden.

Working with the seeds brought lots of memories back. Some of the seniors talked about their past gardening experiences. The activity was beneficial because it triggered memories and was entertaining for the participants.

Ms. Jackson and the TLOD regularly volunteer at the day program.

(Bottom left to right) Janet S., Bernice V., Bushra Begin, Agnes W., Elizabeth Obeng and Josefina O. planting seeds for the garden.

Horticulture Therapy Program rescues ‘Secret Garden’

Prince William County’s horticulture therapy program participants under the supervision of Jo Ann Rudydonated their time and talents to the ‘out of control’ Secret Garden. The vegetation had overgrown in some areas; weeds had grown tall in the cracks and daffodils needed cut back. The group came for two mornings and they rolled up their sleeves, donned garden gloves and worked magic. They weeded the spaces between the bricks and swept the patio. They stabilized the planters and cut the spring flowers back.

A view of the garden after the workers finished.

The workers scrubbed the chairs and tables to remove all the winter dirt. They plan on returning to put a layer of mulch around the plants. The group will come back and join the seniors for a picnic lunch in the “Secret Garden.’

Jo Ann Rudy and the hard working horticulture therapy club participants.

Hank C. returns to program and makes plans for garden beds

After a several week hiatus, Hank C. returned to the day program. He plans to dig up the spring bulbs and replace them with summer annuals. With the help of participants, he will put in sunflowers, geraniums, petunias and the seedlings that the seniors planted during a previous activity.

Hank has been a gardener all of his life. He has demonstrated his green thumb. Staff is always seeking his professional advice about gardening problems. He definitely has a green thumb!

The Oldies but Goodies danced for the program on Thursday, June 13, 2013. From left to right; Yon Barker,

Marie Akins, Dot Garland, Wenona, Mathilda Alexander, Teresa McCall and Dianne Vaughn.

Participant’s Own

By Sandra Bryant

For the month of July our participants would like to have a picnic out in the garden.

President’s Birthday

Calvin Coolidge07-04-1872

Famous Birthdays

Nancy Davis Reagan07-06-1921

Leroy (satchel) Paige07-07-1906

Tom Hanks07-09-1956

David Brinkley07-10-1920

Ginger Rogers07-16-1911

Sally Struthers07-28-1948

Peter Jennings07-29-1938

Anniversary

Civil Rights Act07-02-1964

1st Man landing on the moon07-20-1969

Singing of Americans with Disabilities Act07-26-1990

Establishment of NASA07-29-1958

State

Wyoming07-10-1890

New York07-26-1788

Puerto Rico (Becoming self-governing Commonwealth of the U.S) 07-25-1952

Food

Ice Cream Sundae07-08-1881

Moon Pies07-20-1969

Ice Cream Cone07-23-1904

The First

Passport07-08-1796

Light House (authorized for Construction)

07-23-1715 Singing Telegram(delivered)07-28-1933

MGM’s (iconic lion roared)07-31-1928

Holidays

Independence Day07-04-2013

Ramadan Begins (Muslim)07-08-2013

TishaB’Av (Jewish)07-15-2013

July Happenings

JulyBirthdays celebrations

The participants and staff will celebrate the birthdays on July 24, 2013. Families are invited to attend. Please RSVP prior to the event.

George S.7/08

Gwen G.7/14

Marina A.7/18

Jessie A.7/31

JulyHighlights

July 8Bingo with Elizabeth

July 10Sharing and Caring with Connie/Participant’s own, Bingo with Elizabeth

July 11Oldies but Goodies/Coffeehouse

July 12First Friday Breakfast/Pet Therapy/Showtime

July 15Wall-e’s Birthday Party

July 16Bible Study with Linda and Benita

July 17Piano with Dr. Hale/Bingo with Elizabeth

July 18Travelogue/County Singers David Wilburn and Friends

July 19Pet Therapy/Watch Spencer and Preston

Grow/Showtime

July 22Bingo with Elizabeth

July 23Music Therapy with Cheryl Conway

July 24Sharing and Caring with Connie/July Birthday Party/Fun Time with Sandra/Bingo with Elizabeth

July 25Music Mensa with Deborah/Math Mania with Lul/Home Arts with Bushra/

July 26Pet Therapy/Showtime

July 29Pet Therapy/Bingo with Elizabeth

July 30Bible Study with Linda and Benita

July 31Fun Time with Sandra/Bingo with Elizabeth

Regular scheduled events for Monday-Friday

• Mondays-Remember When
• Tuesdays-Creative Arts
• Wednesdays-Fun time with Sandra/Caring and Sharing with Connie
• Thursdays-Circle of Care with Liza/Home Arts with Bushra/What’s Cooking with Liza
• Mondays and Fridays-Pet Therapy with Therapy Dog, Inc.
• Fridays-Week in Pictures
• Daily-Trivia with Deborah-at 3:45
• Bingo- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Math Mania-2 times per month (Thursdays)

Nurse’s Notes

By Polly Kehn

Those Dreaded Kidney Stones

Resource: National Kidney Foundation

How can something so small cause so much pain? The very thought of a kidney stone makes us shudder! Kidney stones are abnormal, hard chemical deposit formed inside the kidney. They range in size from a grain of sand to marble size and larger. The stones that manage to travel into the ureter (narrow tube between the kidney and bladder) and become trapped are the ones that cause all the pain. Trapped kidney stones not only cause pain but can cause blockage of urine flow and bleeding from the walls of the urinary tract. They are a common problem that affects 10% of Americans. A study of 40,000 men indicates that a family history of kidney stones significantly increase the risk of stone formation.

Symptoms:

• Severe pain in your back or side
• Nausea and vomiting in some cases
• Frequent urination or the persistent urge to urinate
• A burning discomfort during urination
• Urine that is colored pink or tinged with blood

Prevention

• You can prevent kidney stones by drinking 12 glasses of water a day. This amount of water will dilute your urine and fight stone formation
• You should also consider drinking less colas, teas, and coffee because they tend to make the urine more concentrated
• In addition, not getting enough dietary calcium increases the risk of stone formation, even for those people who have no family history of kidney stones.
• Getting enough calcium is also essential for blood pressure control and bone strength.

Program Information

Money at day program

Please make sure that your loved one does not bring money to the day program. The participants will not have any need for money. It can be easily misplaced or lost.

Names on coats, gloves and hats

Please label all winter apparel with your participant’s name. If there is no identification on the item, it is difficult to identify the correct owner.

Important tip on leaving messages

It is important that when calling the program to report changes in transportation arrangements or attendance status, to call 703-792-4990. That line is the main line for messages. If calls come in after hours, staff will always check that number for messages. During the hours the program is open, that number is always answered. The other numbers are personal lines for staff members, who may be out for the day. They will be checked-but not always in a timely manner.

Morning Snack

Each morning the program participants are given a morning snack around 9:00 am. It is not considered a full meal. Most families give their loved ones a light snack before bringing them to the center.

Some helpful hints:

• The day program temperature varies. To insure that your senior is comfortable, please send in a sweater. Make sure his or her name is on it. This may be kept at the center.
• If items from the center such as silverware, bingo chips, books, colored pencils, CDs, and art supplies are inadvertently taken home, please make sure they are returned to the center.
• Please notify the staff before 9:00am, when your senior will not be in attendance. This will insure proper staff to participant ratioand accurate lunch counts.
• Please put names on all personal items. The same staff members who greet your loved one in the morning are not the same staff members who send them home in the evening.
• Please make sure names are on the packages containing personal care supplies.

Thank You Notes

Thank you to the following people for their contributions to the day program:

• To Therapy Dog, Inc., Kathleen Hurst and Oliver, Carol Huffman and Sage, Nancy Jo and Wall-e, for the pet visits in June.
• To Benita Coclough and Linda Hawkins for providing Bible study and spiritual support for participants.
• To Preston, Spencer and mother Jessica B. for spending time with the seniors.
• To Noor for her volunteer service.
• To Estelle’s Place and Destiny’s Place for food delivery service.
• To Tammy Martin, Lois Hughes,Rachel Zeeviand Sharron Jacksonfor volunteering at the day program.
• To the family of Vivian B. for the donation of office supplies, notepads and white paper, envelopes and bingo prizes.
• To Sharron Jackson for supplying the supplies and implementing a planting activity for the seniors.
• To the Montclair Garden Club for the wonderful picnic they provided for the seniors in the ‘secret garden.’ Many thanks for helping to spruce up the garden prior to the picnic.
• To Jo Ann Rudy and the horticulture therapy club participants for transforming the secret garden to its original beauty.
• To Colonel Steve Jones for his two visits in the month of June.
• To Dave Baker, Dave Wilburn and Josh Chidester for the country music concert in May and June.
• To Dr. Jim Hale for playing the piano.
• To the family of Crestane L. for the donated cards and magazines.
• To the family of Gladys S. for the donation of note pads.

Wish List

• Bingo prizes-(individual treats, lotions, hats, seasonal decorations, jewelry, socks, t-shirts, stuffed animals.)
• Old magazines and cards.
• Patriotic napkins
• Sugar-free pudding.
• Crochet hooks and yarn

• Flower seeds, spice plants and gardening

JulyMenu

July Menu

Mon.July 1Program Closed

Tues.July 2Program Closed

Wed. July 3Program Closed

Thur. July 4Program Closed

Fri. July 5Program Closed

Mon. July 8Tuna Salad

Tue. July 9BBQ Chicken

Wed. July 10Turkey Spinach Wrap

Thur. July 11Swiss Steak

Fri. July 12Chicken Cordon Blue

Mon. July 15Shrimp Scampi

Tues. July 16Beef Stew

Wed. July 17 Hawaiian Ham

Thus. July 18Fried Chicken

Fri. July 19Mushroom Swiss Burger

Mon. July 22Meat Lasagna

Tue. July 23Chicken Fajita

Wed. July 24Crab Cakes

Thurs. July 25Shepherd’s Pie

Fri. July 26Taco Salad

Mon. July 29Veal Parmesan

Tues. July 30Deli Sandwich

Wed. July 31To be announced

Please provide an alternate lunch if yoursenior is unable to eat the provided meal.

Senior Day Program Staff

Lul Alasso, CNAHealth Aide

Kathy AndersonRecreation Specialist

Liza Banin, LPNHealth Aide

Bushra Begum,CNA Health Aide

Eleanor BushrodReceptionist

Connie Deskins, CHAHealth Aide

Polly Kehn, RNNurse Consultant

Elizabeth Obeng, CNA Health Aide

Deborah Slater, CHA Health Aide

Alyssa WilkProgram Coordinator

Sandra Wilson, CNAHealth Aide

Maria Christina Zabala, LPN On-Call Health Aide

Volunteers

Sharron Jackson

Tammy Martin

Lois Hughes

Rachel Zeevi

Top Ladies of Distinction

Top Teens of America

Noor

Spencer, Preston and mother, Jessica

Destiny’s Place

Estelle’s Place

Ella McCormick

Linda Hawkins

Benita Coclough

Montclair Garden Club

Horticultural Therapy Group

Hank C.

Kathleen Hurst and Oliver

Carol Huffman and Sage

Nancy Jo Rapalee and Wall-e

July2013 Calendar for the Prince William Adult Day Healthcare @ Woodbridge
MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
1
Program Closed
/ 2
Program Closed
/ 3
Program Closed
/ 4
Program Closed
/ 5
Program Closed

8
11:00 Remember When/Visit with Noor
11:30 Sing-along
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:30 Hockey
2:00 Bingo with Elizabeth/Small Group
4:30 Sliders
5:00Magazines and Music / 9
11:00 Creative Circle/Bowling
11:30 What’s Missing
1:00 Name that Tune
2:00Yogi Bean Bag Toss
2:30Tickle my Funny Bone
4:30 Target Toss
5:00 Reading and Discussion / 10
11:00 Sharing and Caring with Connie
11:30 Walk/News Journal
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:15 Participants’ Own with Sandra
2:00 Bingo with Elizabeth/Small
4:30 Tin Can Alley
5:00 Classic Radios / 11
10:30Oldies but Goodies
11:00 Bocce Ball
11:30Categories with Bushra
1:00Volleyball Competition
1:30What’s Cooking with Liza
2:00Home Arts with Bushra/Game of Choice
3:00Coffeehouse
4:30It’s in the Bag
5:00 Weekly Discussion / 12
9:00First Friday Breakfast
10:00Week in Pictures
10:30Pet Therapy
11:00TGIF Bingo/Small Group
1:00Swat the Balloon with Hank
1:30Weights and ROM
2:00 Showtime/Small Group
4:30 Can Knock Down
5:00Fireside Chat
15
11:00 Remember When /Visit with Noor
11:30 Sing-along
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:30 Wall-e’s Birthday
2:00 Bingo with Elizabeth/Small Group
4:30 Shuffleboard
5:00 Magazines and Music / 16
11:00 Creative Circle/Ski Ball
11:30 Password
1:00Bible Study with Linda and Benita
2:00Basketball
2:30 Charades
2:00 Hockey
2:30 Tickle my Funny Bone
4:30 Hoop Toss
5:00 Reading and Discussion / 17
11:00 Piano with Dr. Hale
11:30 Walk/News Journal
1:00Weights and ROM
1:15Fun Time with Sandra
2:00Bingo with Elizabeth/Small Group
3:00 A Look Back-pictures
4:30Bowling
5:00 Classic TV / 18
11:00Travelogue
1:00Volleyball Competition
1:30Circle of Care
2:00 Dave and Friends- Country Singers
3:00Happy Hour
4:30It’s in the Bag
5:00Weekly Discussion / 19
10:00Week in Pictures
10:30Pet Therapy
11:00Watch Spencer and Preston Grow
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:30Game of Choice
2:00Showtime/Small Group
4:30Window Toss
5:00 Fireside Chat
22
11:00 Remember When/Noor Visit
11:30 Sing-along
12:00 Picnic in the Garden
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:30 Hockey
2:00 Bingo with Elizabeth/SmallGroup
4:30 Corn Hole
5:00 Magazines and Music / 23
11:00 Creative Circle/Basketball
11:30 Kangaroo Words
1:00 Parachute Dancing
1:30Word Pyramid
2:00 Music Therapy with Cheryl Conway
2:30Charades
4:30 Sliders
5:00 Reading and Discussion / 24
11:00Sharing and Caring with Connie/Game of Choice
11:30 Walk/News Journal
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:15 Fun Time with Sandra
2:00 Bingo with Elizabeth/Small Group
3:00July Birthday Party
4:30 Cow Roping
5:00Classic TV / 25
10:30Deborah’s Music Mensa
1:00 Volleyball Competition
1:30Math Mania with Lul/Table Games
2:00Home Arts with Bushra/Game of Choice
3:00Coffeehouse
4:30Yogi Bean Bag Toss
5:00 Weekly Discussion / 26
10:00Week in Pictures
10:30Pet Therapy
11:00 TGIF Bingo/Small Group
1:00Swat the Balloon with Hank
1:30Weights and ROM
2:00Showtime/Small Group
4:30Golf
5:00Fireside Chat
29
11:00 Remember When /Visit with Noor
11:30 Sing-along
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:30 Pet Therapy with Nancy Jo and Wall-e
2:00 Bingo with Elizabeth/Small Group
4:30 Shuffleboard
5:00 Magazines and Music / 30
11:00 Creative Circle/Bowling
11:30 Pictionary
1:00 Bible Study with Linda and Benita
2:00Baseball
2:30Ask a Senior
4:30 Ring Toss
5:00 Reading and Discussion / 31
11:00 Musical Circle Ball
11:30 Walk/ News Journal
1:00 Weights and ROM
1:15 Fun Time with Sandra
2:00 Bingo with Elizabeth/Small Group
4:30 Tin Can Alley
5:00 Classic Radios / Morning
7:00 Welcome Refreshments Word Searches/ Coloring/
8:00 Morning News Paper/ Montessori Activities/Puzzles
9:00Morning Snack
9:45Morning Chat
10:00 Morning Exercise / Afternoon
12:00 Lunch
3:00 Snack
3:30 Balloon Ball
4:00 Trivia with Deborah
5:00 Montessori Activities
5:30 Reading, Talking or
Music

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