Thank You! Working together to make a difference 2014

Thank You!
November/December
2014
August 16-October 15
Thank you to: To all of our volunteers for the years of service you have given to the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center!
• Joyce Cooper and Muriel Gilbertson: for assisting with Poker
Keno.
•D
oris Estenson: for coming in and assisting with Bingo.
• Mavis Jessie, Leona Larson & Dorothy Eimon: for assisting
with the worship services.
• Father Woody, Marge Baecker, Pastor Bowman, Pastor
Johnson, Pastor Helstad, Pastor Yvonne, LaVerne Schaefer
and Pastor Guthrie: for facilitating worship services.
• Scott Brown and Wanda Skroch: for leading Sunday
Worships.
• Becky Maule: for leading Rosary.
• Deane Chase: for leading Musical Devotions.
• Muriel Gilbertson: for the donation of dimes and newspapers.
• Pigeon Falls Lions Club: for sponsoring the music during the
Pie and Ice Cream Social.
• Rose Wiench & family: for the donation of bird seed.
• Sandy Maudal: for the donation of puzzles.
• Selina Moen: for the donation of the Sanctuary Singers CD.
• Joyce Cooper: for the donation of dimes for Poker Keno.
• Nancy Tuschner: for the donation of candy for prizes.
Working together to make a difference
​ rom the Director of Nursing: Becky Meyer
F
I want to say that I am so happy to have wonderful
residents and families supporting them/us. We have an
excellent team and are looking to share it with more
people! If you or someone you know of has an outgoing personality that loves to help others with a smile,
please contact us. We are always recruiting and love
volunteers.
This is a busy time of year coming up for all. Ever
wonder how things get so busy and we can’t seem to
slow down? Remember to take time for yourselves and
your families, it will feel good. It is okay to say “no”
and ask others for help. We are here to help and do want
If you are interested in volunteering at the Pigeon Falls Health Care Center,
please contact Lauren Filla at 715-983-2293 or [email protected]. We would love to have you!
We have started making pizzas again the first and
third Thursdays of the month. Feel free to join us!
Church Street Community Club
Caregiver Support Program
Church Street Community Club is exited to announce that we are partnering with the Trempealeau
County Aging & Disability Resource Center to start a
Caregiver Support Group.
This group is for anyone caring for a loved one. At
times you may feel isolated and alone —we want to
provide a safe, relaxing and fun place to connect with
others that are feeling the same way. We hope that you
will not only make or reconnect with lifelong friends
but to bring you information that may help you along
the way.
Our first meeting is being held Thursday, November
13, from 2:00–3:00 p.m., at the Pigeon Falls Health
Care Center in the Maple Heights Dining room. Respite
and transportation are available.
to be doing the very best we can. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please share them!
Now, as the sun goes down earlier, we can look forward to getting a little more sleep/rest hopefully! Colder weather is here. Please check closets for your loved
ones to be sure they have a jacket, hat and gloves or
mittens in case they will be going outside.
After talking with some of our residents, to no surprise, we all have such different feelings about the
weather. Some are sad to see the nice weather go and
some are looking forward to the beautiful snow blanketing the earth. Some of us chuckle as to how we ended
up in Wisconsin because we are always cold!
The small blessings that cost nothing are most times
the best ones. We are fortunate for the good things that
have come our way this year, blessed that we have such
a wonderful facility and families filled inside. Each has
a unique special story to share that we love hearing
about.
We have been giving influenza (flu) vaccinations the
past couple weeks. This provides protection for respiratory diseases. Please keep everyone healthy by getting your flu shot too! If you have any sort of cough
or cold symptoms, we would prefer you wait to visit
until feeling better, however you may come and please
wear a mask. With the Ebola virus concerns, we would
prefer if you have visited the West Africa areas, please
monitor your health for 21 days closely and notify administration if you are visiting. Wishing you and your
family/friends a healthy winter season!
We Love Music!
The Pigeon Falls Health Care Center continues to
have music four times per month! We always have a
great time! Remember community members are welcome to come on in and enjoy the music with us!
Call the ADRC at 715-538-2001 or
Dakota Baumann at 715-983-2293
for more information.
Bonnie Nelson and Tricia Sprinkle enjoying
our music we have weekly!
We are selling Seroogy Chocolate Candy Bars, if you are
interested, for $1.50 per bar. All proceeds will go towards
the upkeep of our aquarium and aviary.
Love Lights will be available to purchase on November
1, 2014. If you are interested in purchasing a light(s), please
contact Lauren Filla or Penny Paulson. Form is enclosed.
P.O. Box 310
13197 Church Street
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
Pigeon Falls Health Care Center
Pigeon Flyer
PIGEON​FALLS
HEALTH​CARE​CENTER
AND​COUNTY​RIDGE
RESIDENTIAL​CARE
APARTMENT​COMPLEX
P.O. Box 310
Pigeon Falls, WI 54760
PH: 715-983-2293
Fax: 715-983-5700
TREMPEALEAU​COUNTY
HEALTH​CARE​CENTER
W20298 State Rd. 121
Whitehall, WI 54773
PH: 715-538-4312
Fax: 715-538-2426
www.tchcc.com
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Institute for Mental
Disease
• Facility for
Developmentally Disabled
FARNHAM​COMMUNITY
LIVING​CENTER
ADULT​FAMILY​HOMES
• Riverway North & South
• Hickory Ridge
• Appleway
• Cloverway
• Elmwood
• Maplewood
• Oakwood
• Pinewood
CLOVERWAY
RESIDENTIAL​CARE
APARTMENT​COMPLEX
BLAIR​APARTMENTS
From​the​Administrator: Rosemarie Thesing
Crafting with the
Kindergarteners!
According to the National Institute of Health:
People with Alzheimer’s disease may become
agitated or aggressive as the disease gets worse.
Agitation means that a person is restless or worried. He or she doesn’t seem to be able to settle
down. Agitation may cause pacing, sleeplessness,
or aggression, which is when a person lashes out
verbally or tries to hit or hurt someone.
hard for someone with Alzheimer’s. Try to keep a
routine, such as bathing, dressing, and eating at the
same time each day.
Most of the time, agitation and aggression happen for a reason. When they happen, try to find the
cause. If you deal with the causes, the behavior
may stop. For example, the person may have:
Reduce​noise,​clutter,​or​the​number​of​people​
in​the​room. Try to distract the person with a favorite snack, object, or activity. Limit the amount
of caffeine, sugar, and “junk food” the person
drinks and eats.
Causes​of​Agitation​and​Aggression
• Pain, depression, or stress
• Too little rest or sleep
• Constipation
• Soiled underwear or diaper
• Sudden change in a well-known place,
routine, or person
• A feeling of loss
• Too much noise or confusion or too many
people in the room
• Being pushed by others to do something
• Feeling lonely and not having enough contact
with other people
• Interaction of medicines
Tips​for​Coping
Here are some ways you can cope with agitation
or aggression:
Reassure​the​person. Speak calmly. Listen to his
or her concerns and frustrations. Try to show that
you understand if the person is angry or fearful.
Allow​the​person​to​keep​as​much​control​in​his​
or​ her​ life​ as​ possible. Coping with changes is
I Pods
Who loves music? If you answered yes, do you
think that your loved one does? An I pod is a great
gift for your loved one or a donation idea for our
facility. The Pigeon Falls Activity Staff will be
able to assist with putting music on the I pod if
needed. Also I Tune gift cards are always an idea
as well.
Donations:
The Pigeon Falls Health Care Center is always
looking for donations of bird seed, birthday cards
as well as fun sized candy bars. If you are interested in donating, please contact Lauren Filla!
Build​ quiet​ times​ into​ the​ day,​ along​ with​ activities. Keep well-loved objects and photographs
around the house to help the person feel more secure. Try gentle touching, soothing music, reading, or walks.
Here​are​some​things​you​can​do:
Slow down and try to relax if you think your
own worries may be affecting the person with Alzheimer’s. Try to find a way to take a break from
caregiving.
Euncie Moldenhauer assisting the kids
with their Leaf People!
On October 14, the Kindergarteners were
here for the first time this school year. This
time the kids had to come from Whitehall
via bus to visit us! We want to thank Whitehall School District for continuing to make
this happen even with the moving of the
classrooms out of Pigeon. The craft for this
month was making a leaf people. They all
turned out great! We want to also thank Mrs.
Shepherd for bringing the kids up! Much appreciated by all!
Last Greenseth Tournament of 2014
Francis Foss enjoying the visit from
the Kindergarten Students.
Pam Humphrey, one of our participants in
our last Greenseth Tournament.
On September 30 Pigeon Falls Health Care Center hosted the last Greenseth Tournament
of 2014. We would like to congratulate our team on taking home the trophy! Congratulations
to Bonnie Nelson, Pam Humphrey, Francis Foss, Joyce Lyga and Elaine Berg on first place!!!
Way to go Pigeon Falls!!!
Upcoming Music Events
and Special Events
All are Welcome!
Music​with​Mary
November 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Music​with​David​Kiral
November 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Music​with​Russ​Anderson
&​Friends
November 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Our Greenseth Team who took first place on September 30.
Music​with​Gert​and​Friends
Quilting
November 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Music​w/​Jerry​and​Karen
December 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Love​Light​Ceremony
December 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

Peace​Lutheran​Church
Ladies​Aid
December 11, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Music​with​David​Kiral
December 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Music​with​Gert​and​Friends
December 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Resident/Tenants:
Quilting began in October and we are working on several different projects. Our first time
we made bingo bags as well two beauty capes and a door hanging! We all had a great time! We
are still in need of volunteers to help sew. If you are interested please come November 11th,
December 2nd and 16th at 1:30!
Peggy Steinke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ND
Bob Hanson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TH
Gaylord Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15TH
Tom Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ND
Alethea Waldera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25TH
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Resident/Tenants:
Harriet Mattison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10TH
Vicky Kulig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23RD
Bonnie Nelson assisting with our
first quilting group!
Alethea Waldera and Pam Humphrey busing
cutting and tracing during quilting group.