OUR MISSION
To develop happy and healthy
living environments for our
growing senior population.
CORE VALUES
Accountability
Relentless Improvement
8559 N LINE CREEK PKWY | KANSAS CITY, MO 64154 | 816-468-8282 | OCTOBER 2014
PRIMROSE COMPANY
Primrose Retirement Communities,
LLC, provides high-quality independent
and assisted living communities in over
30 locations across the country.
Headquartered in Aberdeen, South
Dakota since our founding in 1989, our
mission is to create a happy and healthy
living environment for seniors.
full and exciting activities calendar to
our friendly and welcoming
atmosphere.
NEW RESIDENTS
Dorothy Hannigan #309
Lorraine Gerfers #160/#310
Virginia Woehr #356
Passion
Respect
Embrace Change
Our motto “this is living!” guides us in
every aspect of our work from
providing personalized attention and a
NEW STAFF
For more information about Primrose
Retirement Communities, visit
www.primroseretirement.com
Yvonne Armah
Jennifer Garcia De Lene
Robin Rubbash
www.PrimroseRetirement.com
PLACE
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Erin Winstead
[email protected]
SALES DIRECTOR Jeanine Bahmani
[email protected]
NURSING DIRECTOR Sheila Perkins-Koch
[email protected]
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
Abigail Lancaster
[email protected]
DINING SERVICES Phillip Martin
[email protected]
MAINTENANCE TECH Jeff Brogan
[email protected]
HEALTH AND WELLNESS: SAFETY IN MOTION
WELCOME!
BIRTHDAYS
Sheila Perkins-Koch (DON) 5
Sadie DeGerlamo 11
Deany Johnston 15
Bill Lynn 15
Bill Henak 16
Bree Scott (Dietary) 19
Nadine Cacioppo 22
Helen Williams 26
Margaret Levine 31
HOLIDAYS
Columbus Day 13
Boss’s Day 16
Halloween 31
A study conducted by The National Institute on
Aging reports that the incidence of falls among
community dwelling seniors is 35% for those
aged 65. Studies suggest that as people age the
rates of falls rise.
The results of falls can be serious and life changing. The most common physical injuries associated with a fall include:
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Fractures
Cuts
Bruises
Soft tissue injuries
Head injuries
Death
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Functional decline
Restricted activity
Loss of confidence/fear of falling
Social isolation
Depression
Feelings of helplessness
Decreased quality of life
Loss of independence
You might be asking yourself what factors contribute to a person’s risk for falls.
These risk factors include:
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Certain medications
Muscle Weakness
The physical injuries related to a fall are often
easy to see however when a person falls there
are often not so obvious consequences. These
include:
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INDEPENDENT LIVING: A GREAT RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE
Our theme for October is independent living. For
many seniors, the decision to come to Primrose is
not based on health-related issues at all. If you
ask our independent living residents why they
chose to move to Primrose, you’ll hear a number
of different reasons.
Some may simply feel overwhelmed by the upkeep of a home that has become too large for
them. Others may be looking for a resort-type
lifestyle where someone else does the cooking
and cleaning for a change. Still others may be
looking for an easier way to spend time in fellowship with more of their peers.
Since fall is now upon us, outdoor activities like
golf, camping, football games and sightseeing
tours of the changing leaves are all popular. Indoor fellowship activities like church bazaars,
bible studies, book clubs and card tournaments
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ASSISTED LIVING MONTH
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also begin anew during the fall – presenting opportunities for
people to get back in touch with one another after a busy and
hectic summer. Many Primrose residents enjoy participating in
these, and other, activities throughout the year. There is nothing
to hold them back – they can come and go as they please and
enjoy all life has to offer without any of the stress. Of course,
when they are done, they can always come back and enjoy our
beautiful amenities with their friends before retiring to their spacious apartment for the evening.
Many who have made the decision to come to Primrose feel that
they have more freedom and independence than they ever had
before. Their worries are gone, and they have the opportunity to
do all the things they always wanted to do. They are able to enjoy
their independence surrounded by amazing people and incredible
amenities. That is why we are fond of saying that, at Primrose,
this is living!
Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence. Summer passes and
one remembers one's exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers
one's reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance.
—Yoko Ono
Select Salon
Beginning in October, the on-site beauty salon and barber shop is
offering extended hours and an additional stylist, Becky. You can
now schedule appointments for
Wednesdays and Fridays as well as
the first Monday of the month.
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Shampoo and Set $20
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Shampoo, Haircut, and Set $30
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Hair Color, Haircut, and Set $65
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Permanent Wave $65
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Men’s Haircut $13
To make an appointment with Mandy
Debbie, or Becky, call (816)726-6533.
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History of falls
Gait deficit
Balance deficit
Use of an assistive device
Visual deficits
Arthritis
Decreased ability to complete self-care tasks
Depression
Cognitive deficits
Age over 80
The good news is there are many things you can do to prevent
falls and decrease your risk. Stop by the Legacy Healthcare Services Therapy Office and one of our trained professionals can evaluate your falls risk and develop a plan just for you. Our skilled
therapists can guide you through balance and strength training
exercises to improve your walking pattern. We can also assess
your home to ensure your living environment is safe and risk free.
Taking action today could prevent a fall tomorrow. See the inserted therapy questionnaire for a brief assessment.
Beginning on Monday, October 6, we are offering an exercise class
that will combine chair yoga, breathing techniques, and stretching
exercises to promote flexibility and a decrease in pain. All residents are welcome, and no experience is required.
Additionally, each month Legacy Healthcare Services will host a
wellness program—A Lasting Legacy— on the third Tuesday of the
month at 2:00 PM in the Game Room. You can expect to hear upto-date tips to maintain the best possible health as well as be entered to win a door prize! Refreshments will be provided, too.
PRIMROSE COOKBOOK
RESPITE CARE: NOW AVAILABLE
Primrose now has a respite apartment available. Do you know of
someone who is requiring recovery time from an illness or surgery?
Primrose Retirement Community offers a respite apartment for a
well-deserved time of rest and recuperation. Enjoy the security and
peace of mind that comes from having nursing staff available for
your assistance 24/7.
All respite guests receive:
Respite is defined as an interval of temporary relief or rest from your
normal day-to-day activities. Your stay can range from 30 days to 90
days. Bring your toothbrush, pillow, and a few clothes, and you’re
set! Our on-site therapy group can work with your physician to facilitate your physical, occupational, and speech therapy recovery.
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Furnished apartment
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24-hour staff assistance and emergency response system
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Three nutritious meals each day
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Scheduled transportation
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Medication administration and nursing cares
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Weekly housekeeping and laundry
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All utilities (except phone)
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Average daily fee of $130-$175 (*subject to change)
FROM THE DESK OF CHEF PHILLIP MARTIN
Aloha! The meaning behind the word, one we all know and use even to our friends and family. These feelings never dissipate, so through
if we aren’t in Hawaii, not only means “hello” and “goodbye,” but it time and space this will help all of us live in harmony.
also stands for love and affection. Aloha is the symbol of the state,
Even though the word “law” sounds too strong or strict, the aloha
and you are treated with aloha wherever you go in the state.
spirit is actually written into the Hawaiian state constitution which
The spirit of aloha, or the literal meaning of aloha, can be “presence says lawmakers, just as the people they serve, should always respect
of breath” or “breath of life”. With this deep meaning we first begin and take deep care for their citizens.
by learning to love our own being so that we may then spread the
If you are on Facebook or have email and would like to keep up with
love to all those around us. This sending and receiving of positive
my family and our travels, please feel free to track me down. So until
energy is one of the draws for my family, and we look forward to
we meet again, Aloha!
continuing to cultivate this state of being and spreading that feeling
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER 2014 ACTIVITY CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Rosary
Ice Cream
Sundays 1:00
Tuesdays 2:30
Thursdays 2:30
Sundays at 10:30
Mondays at 9:30 (after communion)
Tuesday-Friday at 9:30
Saturdays at 10:30
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 Lunch Out: Stroud’s
2 SPARK-L Jewelry
3 Wine Tasting
4 Movie
8:45 Shopping Shuttle (Hy-Vee)
9:15 Shopping Shuttle (Wal-Mart)
10:45 Lunch Out: Stroud’s
12:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
2:00 Shopping: IKEA
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
10:00 Book Club—GR
1:00 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
1:00 SPARK-L Jewelry—Lobby
1:00 Music for the Young at Heart—H
2:00/6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
2:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
3:30 Mexican Train Dominoes—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
2:00 Wine Tasting—DR
2:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
4:00 Bible Study—Hobby
6:30 Rummy—Bistro
6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
9:30 Gems and Jewels—Hobby
1:00 BINGO—Hobby
2:00 Movie (TBD)—Theater
2:30 Nail Polish with Abigail—Hobby
6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
5 Boo-Nana Pops
6 Craft: Fall Pumpkins
9 Flu Shot Clinic
10 Nail Polish with Tara
11 Catholic Communion
10:00 Activities Meeting—Bistro
10:00 Chair Yoga—Wellness
1:30 Bank Shuttle
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
2:00 Glitter Pumpkins/Bat-o-Lanterns
3:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
6:30 Rummy—Bistro
7 Pine Ridge Presbyterian
Jubilaires
8 Sit & Sketch: English Landing
12:30 Rummy—Bistro
2:00 Craft: Halloween Door Hangers
3:00 Boo-Nana Pops—GR
3:00 Downtown Abbey Watch Party
4:00 Worship Service + Communion—
Chapel
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
8:45 Shopping Shuttle (Hy-Vee)
9:15 Shopping Shuttle (Wal-Mart)
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
11:30
Red Hat Lunch—GR
1:00 Sew-N-Sos—Hobby
12:30
Wii
Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
1:00 Pine Ridge Presbyterian Jubilaires
1:30
Sit
&
Sketch: English Landing Park
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
6:30
BINGO—Hobby
3:00 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
9:00 Flu Shot Clinic—Hobby
1:00 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
1:00 Music for the Young at Heart—H
2:00/6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
2:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
3:30 Mexican Train Dominoes—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
2:00 Movie (TBD)—Theater
3:00 Nail Polish with Tara—Billiard
4:00 Bible Study—Hobby
6:30 Rummy—Bistro
6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
9:30 Gems and Jewels—Hobby
11:00 Catholic Communion—Chapel
1:00 BINGO—Hobby
2:00 Movie (TBD)—Theater
6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
12 Cookie of the Month: Pumpkin
Cookies
13 Northland Cathedral
14 Special Music: Del Sutton
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
1:00 Sew-N-Sos—Hobby
1:00 UNO!—Bistro
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
3:00 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
6:00 Special Music: Del Sutton—DR
15 Weston Red Barn Farm
16 Autumn Tea and Dance
17 Special Music: Jeff Glauner
18 Gems and Jewels
10:00 Food Review—DR
10:00 Chair Yoga—Wellness
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
3:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
6:30 Rummy—GR
6:30 Northland Cathedral—DR
8:45 Shopping Shuttle (Hy-Vee)
9:15 Shopping Shuttle (Wal-Mart)
11:00 Lunch Out: Long John Silver’s
12:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
1:30 Outing: Weston Red Barn Farm
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
1:00 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
1:00 Music for the Young at Heart—H
2:00 Autumn Tea and Dance—DR
2:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
3:30 Mexican Train Dominoes—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
2:00/6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
2:00 Special Music: Jeff Glauner—H
3:00 Abigail’s Going Away Party—Bistro
4:00 Bible Study—Hobby
6:30 Rummy—Bistro
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
9:30 Gems and Jewels—Hobby
1:00 BINGO—Hobby
2:00 Movie (TBD)—Theater
6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
19 Make Caramel Popcorn
20 Chair Yoga
21 A Lasting Legacy
22 Fall Colors Joy Ride
23 Mexican Train Dominoes
24 Special Music: Danny Beal
25 Catholic Communion
10:30 Rosary—Chapel
12:30 Rummy—Bistro
2:00 Make Caramel Popcorn—GR
3:00 Downtown Abbey Watch Party
4:00 Worship Service—Chapel
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
10:00 Chair Yoga—Wellness
1:30 Bank Shuttle
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
3:00 How to Stay Young Your First 100
Years—GR
3:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
6:30 Rummy—Bistro
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
1:00 Sew-N-Sos—Hobby
1:00 UNO!—Bistro
2:00 A Lasting Legacy—Hobby
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
3:00 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
8:45 Shopping Shuttle (Hy-Vee)
9:15 Shopping Shuttle (Wal-Mart)
11:00 Health & Wellness Expo
12:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
1:30 Joy Ride: Fall Colors Tour
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
1:00 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
1:00 Music for the Young at Heart—H
2:00/6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
2:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
3:30 Mexican Train Dominoes—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
2:00/6:30 Movie—Theater
3:00 Nail Polish with Tara—Billiard
4:00 Bible Study—Hobby
6:00 Special Music: Danny Beal—DR
6:30 Rummy—Bistro
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
9:30 Gems and Jewels—Hobby
11:00 Catholic Communion—Chapel
1:00 BINGO—Hobby
2:00 Movie (TBD)—Theater
6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
26 Pizza Party
27 Northland Cathedral
28 Town Hall Meeting
29 Trick-or-Treating
30 Here’s to your Health
31 Halloween
10:30 Rosary—Chapel
12:30 Rummy—Bistro
2:00 Baking Hour: Apple Caramel
Cheesecake Bars—GR
3:00 Downtown Abbey Watch Party
5:15 Pizza Party—DR
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
10:00 Food Review—DR
10:00 Chair Yoga—Wellness
1:30 Bank Shuttle
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
3:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
6:30 Rummy—GR
6:30 Northland Cathedral—DR
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
1:00 Sew-N-Sos—Hobby
1:00 UNO!—Bistro
1:30 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
3:00 Town Hall Meeting—DR
3:00 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
8:45 Shopping Shuttle (Hy-Vee)
9:15 Shopping Shuttle (Wal-Mart)
10:30 Trick-or-Treating—Lobby
12:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
1:30 Shopping: Target/Kohl’s/Macy’s
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
1:00 Wii Bowl (Guys and Dolls)
1:00 Music for the Young at Heart—H
2:00/6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
2:00 Here’s to your Health—GR
2:30 Wii Bowl (UnBOWLievable)
3:30 Mexican Train Dominoes—Hobby
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
10:00 Stay Strong Exercise—Wellness
2:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
4:00 Bible Study—Hobby
6:30 Rummy—Bistro
6:30 Movie (TBD)—Theater
6:30 Wii Bowl (Bowling is a Ball)
12:30 Rummy—GR
2:00 Cookie of the Month: Pumpkin
Cookies—GR
3:00 Cookies and Coffee—Bistro
3:00 Downtown Abbey Watch Party
6:30 BINGO—Hobby
Blood Pressure Clinic
Thursdays 10:00
Bistro