The Hoyt Gazette
November 2014
Monthly Publication for the Residents, Staff, Families and Volunteers
of Hoyt Nursing and Rehab Centre
1202 Weiss

Saginaw, Michigan 48602 
Phone (989) 754-1419
Resident Email - [email protected]
Website– www.hoytnursingrehab.net
FROM THE DESK OF THE
ADMINISTRATOR
I hope everyone had a chance to go out and view the
glorious fall leaves this year. I took a ride up to
Traverse City last month and the color through the
Clare area was beautiful! Many of our residents were
able to go on the color tour and had a great time. A
big thank you to the Activity Department for arranging the outing for our residents.
As of this date all but a few of our resident’s have
received their influenza vaccine for the 2014-2015
season. If you have not returned the consent form,
please make an effort to do so as soon as possible to
allow your loved one to be protected with the vaccine.
We are continuing with our visitation restrictions,
following the PHD and local hospital protocol. I
apologize for any inconvenience but the health of our
residents is always first and foremost.
We will have our annual Holiday Buffett on Tuesday
December 2nd. This is in between the Thanksgiving
and Christmas Holiday and will allow family members to enjoy the wonderful buffet that Chef Martini
and the Dietary department are famous for. As in the
past the buffet is open to all residents and 2 guests
per resident as space permits so please get your reservations in.
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 Jon Reardon NHA,Owner
 Linda Brown-Meyer RN, NHA,
Administrator
 Dr. Shivani Bhutani DO, Medical Director
 Andrea Hubbard RN, Director Of Nursing
 Billie Jo Wrzesinski RN, Asst. Dir. Of Nursing
 Pam Collison, Receptionist/Accounts
Payable
 Laurie Freed, Medical Biller
 Dawn Kaiser, Payroll
 Tom Kingry, Environmental Services Dir.
 Meghan Maxwell BA, Admissions Director
 Michelle Psetas LBSW, Social Services
 Amber Thomas LBSW, Social Services
 Holly McBride ADC, Activity Director
 Jennifer Peake RD, Dietary Clinical Dir.
 Jim Martini , Chef/Dir. Of Food Service
 Stephanie Valley LPTA, Therapy Manager
(continued)
I want to again ask for the help of our families to keep all our residents safe and free from
injury. It is the policy of Hoyt Nursing & Rehab Centre that all residents have foot
peddles on their wheelchairs when they are being pushed in their wheelchairs. There
have been numerous instances throughout the country of residents that have been tipped
forward out of their wheelchairs when their feet become tangled or caught under the chair.
These accidents have resulted in broken feet, ankles and in one case death from a broken
neck.
If you are visiting and wish to push a resident in their wheelchair the foot peddles should
be located in a bag on the back of each wheelchair. Please ask any employee to assist and
we will be happy to attach them to the chair before you walk with your loved one. We are
all working together to keep our residents safe.
And last but certainly not least, I wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving season.
Should you have any questions regarding the above policy or
any of our services please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Linda Brown-Meyer, BSN, LNHA
Resident Rights
The resident rights for November are...
18.A patient ’s or resident ’s civil and religious liberties,
including the right to independent personal decisions and the
right to knowledge of available choices, shall not be infringed upon
and the facility shall encourage and assist in the fullest possible
exercise of these rights.
24. A nursing home patient has the right to receive a written notice prepared by the state of the rights and obligations of Medicaid patients, including the rights of the spouses of Medicaid patients. Such notice shall
be made prior to admission and during the patient’s stay. Receipt
of such information and any amendments to it shall be acknowledged in writing.
(resident rights continued next page)
28. A patient or resident (or his/her authorized representative) is entitled to
manage his/her own financial affairs, or to have at least a quarterly accounting
of personal financial transactions undertaken on his or her behalf by the facility
during a period of time when the patient or resident (or his/her authorized representative) has delegated those responsibilities to the facility. In addition, a
patient or resident is entitled to receive from the facility each month an itemized statement setting forth the services paid for by or on behalf of the patient
or resident and the services rendered by the facility. The admission of a patient to a nursing home does not confer on the facility or its owner, administrator, employees or representatives the authority to manage,
use or dispose of a patient ’s property. For a nursing home
patient the facility shall furnish a written description of the
manner of protecting personal funds deposited with the facility. The nursing home patient is not required to deposit his/
her personal funds with the facility.
The Next Resident
Council
Meeting Will Be…
Monday November 3rd
at 10:00 AM. This is the
time to bring any
concerns that you may
have as a resident of
this facility. We hope to
see you there.
The Meal Of The
Month For November
Is..
Turkey Divine
Stuffing
Sweet potatoes
Alternative:
Ham
Dessert:
Pumpkin Pie
Food For Thought For November...
Well it is the start of a new month and the “Holiday Season” will officially begin
with Thanksgiving! However most of the stores have decorations and items set
up already for Christmas!
This year we will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 27. We will be serving a Traditional
Turkey dinner of: Roast Turkey Breast with gravy, sage dressing, sweet potatoes, green bean
casserole and pumpkin pie. If you are planning to attend this meal service with your loved
one, a meal ticket needs to be purchased in advance so that we may have an accurate amount
of food to prepare.
Our “Holiday Buffet” will be served on Tuesday December 2nd at noon. Each resident is allowed two guests to join them for this celebration. Due to limited seating space we can only
accommodate a maximum of 100 guests, so please get your RSVP’s in as soon as possible!
With all the rushing around of the Holiday, preparing a dish to take to an event can be quite a
chore. I have included a recipe for an easy “pumpkin pie like” dessert, which is easy and
quick to prepare.
Hope everyone has a great and safe Holiday!
If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding our food services please see myself or
Jen Peake R.D. and we will be happy to assist you.
Enjoy and Eat Well!!
Chef Jim
Pumpkin Pie like Dessert
7 cups
15 ounce
1 Tablespoon
2 cups
3 cups
Prepared Vanilla pudding
Pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ginger Snap Cookies
Whipped topping
1). Crush ginger snaps to crumb size
2). Combine pudding, pumpkin & pie spice
Add amount of spice as needed to taste
3) Layer in bowl for a trifle, or into parfait cups or into graham cracker crumb pie
or tart shell, for fast and easy.
Start with pudding, then crumbs, then whipped topping and repeat the layer to
fill to the top.
4). Garnish top with ginger snap or spice as garnish
Happy Birthday To Our
Residents
Thelma Matuzak
11/01
Sally Ray
11/04
Margaret Niederstadt
11/08
Mary Szczepanik
11/19
Joyce Laporte
11/20
Marion Thompson
11/24
Julia Siler
11/25
Jeanie Enciso
11/27
Eleanor Mason
11/28
Loraine McMahon
11/30
Hope your
day is filled
with the
same
happiness
that you
bring
others!
Happy Birthday To Our Staff
Tiffany Huizar
Madison Soriteu
Shayla Hairston
Kim Green
Elene Hall
Debbie Eurich
Julianna Gusler
Kim Janowicz
Amber Bauknecht
11/01
11/01
11/08
11/11
11/13
11/14
11/18
11/22
11/24
Billie Jo Wrzesinski
Bernadette Lee
Regina Goodwine
11/26
11/30
11/30
Welcome To
Hoyt
Denise Palmer LPN
Happy Anniversary
Jon Reardon
Catherine Davis
Shanekia Adams
Jen Peake
Amber Thomas
April Rogan
Lisa Allen
Stacy Rasco
34yrs
22yrs
10yrs
10yrs
9yrs
7yrs
6yrs
6yrs
Briana Owen
Shawn Coffey
Nakeshia Wesley
Nitashia Williams
Demonia Box
Dana Owen
4yrs
3yrs
3yrs
3yrs
2yrs
2yrs
A Turkeys' Lament
When I was a young turkey , new to the
coop, my big brother Mike took me out
on the stoop, then he sat me down, and
he spoke real slow, and he told me
there was something that I had to
know. His look and his tone I will
always remember, when he told me of
the horrors of Black November. “Come
about August, now listen to me, each
day you’ll be thick, where once you
were thin, and you’ll grow a big rubbery thing under your chin; and then
one morning, when you’re warm in your
bed, in will burst the farmer’s wife
and hack off your head. Then she’ll
pluck out all of your feathers so you
are bald and pink and scoop out all of
your insides and leave you lying in
the sink. And then comes the worst
part”, he said not bluffing, “ she
will spread your cheeks and pack your
rear with stuffing”. Well the rest
of his words were too grim to repeat.
I sat on the stoop like a winged piece
of meat, and decided on the spot that
to avoid being cooked, I’d have to
lay low and remain overlooked; I began
a new diet of nuts and granola, highroughage salads, juice and diet cola.
As they ate pastries, chocolates and
crepes, I stayed in my room doing Jane
Fonda tapes. I maintained my weight
of two pounds and a half and tried not
to notice when the bigger birds
laughed. But twas I who was laughing,
under my breath, as they chomped and
they chewed ever closer to death, and
sure enough when Black November rolled
around, I was the last turkey left in
the entire compound; so now I’m a pet
in the farmer’s wife’s lap. I haven’t a worry, so I eat and I nap. She
held me today, while
sewing and humming and
smiled at me and said
“Christmas is
coming….”
Holiday Buffet
This year the Holiday Buffet will be held on Tuesday December 2nd at
12:00 PM. We ask that you please R.S.V.P. by the 24th of November.
Due to limited space, each resident is allowed to invite two guests.
We have a maximum number of 100 guests that we can seat so please
get your R.S.V.P. in early; first come first served. We are unable to
make any additions after the 24th or as we reach 100 guests
(whichever comes first). You can find the R.S.V.P. slips on the board
by the main dining area.
They Did Their Share
On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.
Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;
In the jungle or the desert,
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.
Some came back; some didn’t.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.
No matter what the duty,
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.
We owe so much to them,
who kept us safe from terror,
so when we see a uniform,
Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.
By Joanna Fuchs
We would like to take this opportunity to thank
some of the residents who served their country,
Robert Malecki, George Coulson, Sam Grimaldi,
Eugene Kusowski, Albert Moore, Robert Ruppel,
Henry Salacina
Light Tour To
Frankenmuth
We will be taking our annual trip to see the Christmas
Lights in Frankenmuth December 4th. The bus will be
leaving the facility around 5:30 PM and will return
about 7:30 PM. For those going on the trip we will have
an early dinner. We will not be exiting the bus on this
trip so we should stay nice and warm. There will be a
sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the main dining
area. Please sign your loved one up
if they are interested in going.
Any questions please see Cristina or
Holly in the activity office. This
is a great trip and often brings
back memories.
Christmas Gifts
With the holidays approaching, families begin to think of the
things that they could get their loved ones. Here are a few
tips and suggestions that may work for you. Families often
purchase clothes for their loved ones and we would like to
remind you that if you do, please get them labeled. We also
see that many residents enjoy such things as newspaper or
magazine subscriptions, CD players (make sure to mark them
with their name), jewelry to wear, puzzle
books, bibles, other large print material to
read and money in their account for the beauty
shop. If you would like to have a gift delivered, the activity department would be glad to
assist you.
Bird Feeders...
With the weather getting cold many of us begin to think of the animals outside,
like the birds. Family members often like to bring their loved ones bird feeders
that can hang outside their windows. It is important to remember that while the
birds do love to eat the seed and residents like to watch, having a bird feeder is
not allowed due to health and environmental reasons. We do not allow families
to put bird feeders outside the widows that require birdseed.
Although the birds are beautiful to watch the food that falls to
the ground is also enjoyed by the mice and other small rodents.
Some things that are acceptable that families like to put up are
wreaths hanging outside the window or sun catchers hanging
on the widows from inside. Thank you for your cooperation
and compliance with this issue.
As the holidays are approaching people start to plan family gatherings and taking their loved ones out of the building. Hoyt has many wonderful options that
families can take advantage of if they choose. The facility allows families to
use the Hoyt van to take their loved ones out locally. We require that the person who will be operating the vehicle to be trained in how to use the lift properly, sign a liability form, as well as have a valid drivers license. Meghan
Maxwell can assist you with setting up training and reserving the van. It is
also important to remember to book the van as soon as you know the
date of your event due to the vans popularity. We ask that you try to
book it at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Before you leave the facility,
check in with the nurse and make sure that you have everything you may need
for the outing, along with any special information on transferring your loved
one safely into the vehicle. Therapy is also available to train family on safe
transfers of residents in order to protect themselves and the family member
being transferred (please call therapy ahead of time). If your loved one is
receiving therapy please get the with rehab department ahead of
time so the residents therapy can be completed before or after your
outing. They will be working on the Holiday itself along with weekends near the holiday. If taking your loved one out is not an option the facility also has a few rooms that can be used if you would like to have a small
gathering here. They consist of the private dining room (accommodates 6-8
people), the conference room that can be used on the weekends or evenings
(accommodates 10-12 people), and the dining areas that are used for meals.
However dining rooms are not only used for meals but many times activities
are held in them when meals are not being served. We want to remind families
that the lounge areas are for all residents to use as is the bird room so these
rooms will not be available to be reserved. Some families have also found that
instead of using someone's home it is easier to go to a restaurant, where there
are no steps and a handicap bathroom is available.
We would like to
Wish Jon Reardon
A very Happy 60th
Birthday!
Jon, The Kid At Heart!
Adopted Family
It is that time of year when Hoyt adopts a family in
need for Christmas. This year Hoyt will be adopting a
family from the Bethlehem School. The facility will
be posting the information in the facility when it becomes available. Any all available donations for this
family will be appreciated.