May
Mountainview Gardens
Assisted Living Memory Care Newsletter
Monthly Matters:
Inside This Issue:
April Highlights
Pg. 2-3
April Special Events
Pg. 4
Helpful Visiting Tips
Pg. 5
Upcoming Special Events
Pg. 6
Volume: 5
May 2015
May is the fifth month of the year, and one of the seven
months with 31 days. In the Southern Hemisphere,
May is autumn and in the Northern Hemisphere it's
spring. Did you know that May is a special month for a
variety of reasons in other cultures? For the Roman
Catholics, it's honoring the Virgin Mary; for Buddhists
May marks the Buddha’s enlightenment; and for the
early Pagan cultures, May is a tribute to Maia, which
embrace “growth” and “increase of knowledge.”
This month will be full of special events, new
activities, and different ways to increase our muscle
memory. Come join us as we celebrate Cinco de
Mayo, Mother’s Day, Armed Forces Day, and
Memorial Day. During this time, we will encourage
your loved ones to enjoy the warmer weather with
the Programming Department, and participate in a
variety of activities and events. We look forward to
spending time with your loved ones in our beautiful
garden, located on the property. As always, we offer
exercise, brain games, discussion groups, baking
clubs, and crafts. Individualized programs are also
available for residents who prefer more
independent activities.
“You are as welcome as the flowers in
May.”
- Charles Macklin
Mountainview Gardens: Assisted Living Memory Care
May Newsletter
April Highlights
Mason Jar Creations
Stain Glass Sun Catchers
Dog Therapy
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Page 3
Volume: 5 May 2015
April Highlights
Easter Egg Hunt Craft
Walking Group
Creative Notions
Mountainview Gardens: Assisted Living Memory Care
May Newsletter
April Special Events:
Yomenco with Bruce
Richard Stillman Entertains
Clay Art
Page 4
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Volume: 5 May 2015
Helpful Visiting Tips
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, visiting a loved one in an assisted living
community can cause a variety of emotions. It can be a rewarding and joyful
experience, or it could sadden or frustrate you, depending on the response of your
loved one. Here on the Assisted Living Memory Care neighborhood, we understand
just how important family visits are, and recognize how difficult it can be to connect
with your loved ones. Therefore, to help you have a memorable experience we have
created a list of successful activities that you might like to try during your next visit.
 Take a walk outside to look at the flowers and trees
 Sit outside and talk or have a cold drink
 Read a book, the newspaper or a magazine article aloud
 Look through a magazine pictures together and talk about what you see
 Read letters from family and friends
 Help write a letter to a family member or friend
 Find a pen pal and help correspond with this new friend
 Create a poster from pictures cut from old magazines
 Listen to familiar music

Find items related to the season or upcoming holiday to talk about
 Do a crossword puzzle or word search together
 Go “window shopping” in a fancy mail order catalog, and dream about what
you would buy.
 Bring in a favorite recipe and discuss favorite foods
 Play along with a TV game show
 Look at a travel book or brochure to reminisce about past vacations
 Talk about what you both would do if you had a million dollars
To learn more about Alzheimer’s and Dementia and how you can engage
in meaningful activities with your loved one, visit alz.org.
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May Newsletter
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Special Events:
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May 19th
May 22nd:
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May 29th
May 30th:
Happy Hour (GR)
Breakfast at Belmont
Richard Stillman Entertains
Breakfast at Village Square
Cinco de Mayo Party (GR)
Dinner at Belmont
Happy Hour (GR)
Breakfast at Belmont
Breakfast at Village Square
Happy Hour (GR)
Sunday Matinee (GR)
Out to Lunch w/ Carley
Breakfast at Village Square
Happy Hour (GR)
Sunday Matinee (GR)
Breakfast at Village Square
Happy Hour (GR)
Birthday Brunch (GR)
Happy Birthday!
Every month we dedicate
one day to celebrate all of
the residents who have a
birthday in that month.
May Birthdays:
Florence P.— 5/17
Peggy S.— 5/19
Contact Info:
Please contact Gretchen or me with any questions,
comments, or concerns.
Gretchen Scheufele: [email protected]
Carley Malak: [email protected]
Office Phone: (973) 248-6679
A note from the editor:
Thank you for reading this month’s newsletter. In the month of May we
plan to keep your loved ones happy and busy. We also plan to utilize the
beautiful gardens located on our property to hold various activities. As
always, you are more than welcome to join us in all of our activities here
on the Assisted Living Memory Care Neighborhood.
-Carley