Greystone 5K for Breast Cancer
The Lodge Ledger
By Tori Couch
November, 2014
October marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and
Greystone did our part by participating in and donating to
the second annual Tampa Bay Buccaneers Treasure Chests
5K Run/Walk, proceeds of which were donated to breast
cancer awareness and education as well as research funds.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death and the
most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women,
claiming 40,000 lives a year. One in eight women are
diagnosed during their lifetime.
In This Issue
Greystone sponsored 55 associates who woke up bright
and early to participate in the event, running or walking
for the cause. Both local associates from our
Tampa office as well as those as far away as The
Club Health & Rehab made the early morning
journey to Raymond James stadium for the run.
Letter from the Admin….……1
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Matt Pedersen
Member of the Month……....4
Rehab. Success Story………….7
Our Team
Thanks to all our associates that participated!
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Administrator
Matt Pedersen
Director of Nursing
Lea Herrick
Director of Rehab
Kirsten Ward
Director of Admissions
Rachelle Lombardi
Director of Social Services
Margaret Henry
Director of Nutrition
Mario McTier
Certified Dietary Manager
Carol Roley
Director of Human Resources
Joyce Harrigan
Director of Activities
Anne Benson
Director of Housekeeping
Seless Whaite
Director of Maintenance
Jeff Schulist
Medical Records
Shelly Hartley
Business Office Manager
Cathie Graham
Central Supply Manager
Elias Ayala
Staffing Coordinator
Carrie Jenkins
The associates & members of The Lodge have
been patiently awaiting a new & permanent
Executive Director. Greystone Healthcare
Management has been searching for the perfect
match, and we are excited to welcome Matt
Pederson aboard as the new Executive Director at
The Lodge.
Matt was born in Brooksville, FL. After high school, he attended Florida
Gateway College and studied Golf Course Operations. After working in the
golf industry for several years, Matt furthered his education, earning a
Bachelor’s degree in business from The University of South Florida. He has
worked in administration in the healthcare industry for roughly four years.
In his free time, Matt likes being outdoors and especially enjoys boating &
fishing. When he’s not spending time with his boys, Brayden (5) & Cooper
(2), Matt likes to play softball as well.
Staff
Birthdays
Nursing News
Rehabilitation Success Story: Janna H.
November is American
Diabetes Month!
Mrs. Janna H arrived at The Lodge on July 6, 2014 with a brain bleed as a result from falling. She
came to The Lodge motivated and looking to regain her ability to perform everyday activities including
dressing, walking, performing transfers, and toileting. Upon admission, Mrs. Janna H. required maximum
(75-100%) assistance for activities of daily living including upper and lower body dressing and bathing,
transferring with total assistance and was not able to walk. Prior to her diagnosis she was walking
independently in the community and completing self care activities.
What is Diabetes?
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R. Garland
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Type 1 diabetes – Your body does not make insulin. This is a
problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from
the foods you eat and turn it into energy for your body. You need
to take insulin every day to live.
Type 2 diabetes – Your body does not make or use insulin well.
You may need to take pills or insulin to help control your diabetes.
Type 2 is the most common type of diabetes.
L. Gary 11-3
T. Lee-Baker 11-4
M. Patterson 11-6
C. Gandiongco 11-7
K. Ingersoll 11-7
L. Gallmon 11-9
A. Taylor 11-10
B. Whaley 11-10
K. Terwilliger 11-11
A. Robinson 11-16
A.Burton 11-20
T. Medina 11-21
C. Smith 11-25
Why take care of your diabetes?
Taking care of yourself and your diabetes can help you feel good today
and in the future. When your blood sugar (glucose) is close to normal,
you are likely to:
 have more energy
 be less tired and thirsty
 need to pass urine less often
 heal better
 have fewer skin or bladder infections
You will also have less chance of having health problems caused by
diabetes such as:
 heart attack or stroke
 eye problems that can lead to trouble seeing or going blind
 pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands and feet, also called
nerve damage
 kidney problems that can cause your kidneys to stop working
 teeth and gum problems
(more info. on diabetes on page 4)
After weeks of dedication and diligently working with the rehab team, Mrs. Janna H. is independent
with self care skills, can perform upper body and lower body dressing and bathing with setup assistance
and use of adaptive equipment. Mrs. Janna H. has made true strides
including regaining her strength in order to walk 90 feet with a rolling
walker and transfers with stand by assistance. Mrs. Janna H. truly has
made so many accomplishments and has so much to be proud of. I
know our team at The Lodge is very proud to have her as a resident.
We want to encourage Mrs. Janna H. to keep going and NEVER
give up and thank her for choosing The Lodge as her rehab of choice.
By: Kirsten Ward, COTA/L FRD
Honoring Service to America
We recently had a pinning ceremony to acknowledge Mr.
Edwards who proudly served our country while enlisted in the
Army. Hospice staff & volunteers were here to honor him & his
years of service.
The Daughters of the American Revolution were here & were
happy to be a part of the pinning ceremony.
B. Mitchell 11-27
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Member of the Month: L. Kraus
Mr. Kraus was born & raised in Massillon, Ohio. He is the younger of two
boys; his brother Bob is two years older. When he was really young, Mr. Kraus’
father was a steel worker & his mother was a homemaker. When the boys were
young, their parents bought a grocery store that they turned into a snack bar. Mr.
Kraus fondly remembers that his parent’s place , which was right across from the
hospital, had a good reputation with the doctors, who came to eat, rest & buy
punch boards. Later his parents turned the snack bar into a pizza place, Kraus’
Pizza. He was too young to work for his parents but had a paper route as a
youngster & says that while growing up he played sports & especially liked baseball
& football.
When he was about 15, Mr. Kraus got hurt playing football. After that he spent a lot of time at The
Cleveland Clinic. His injury prevented him from playing any more sports. But, because his doctor didn’t
want him walking too far to school, his parents helped him buy a 1957 supercharged Studebaker Golden
Hawk. Mr. Kraus owned three different Studebakers in his life.
Because of the many surgeries that he had due to his football injury, Mr. Kraus missed a lot of high
school. He did work at J.C. Penney’s as well as for his doctor. Dr. Turnbull paid him to go & talk to young
kids who were going to have to have the same surgery that he had. After he graduated from Massillon High
School in 1960, Mr. Kraus attended Kent State as a business major. He stayed in college for one year & then
returned to work at J.C. Penney’s.
It was at Kent State that Mr. Kraus met his wife, Ginger. They were married in 1963. The newlyweds
bought & ran Kraus’ Pizza. Together they had two children, Candice & Christian. Candice is a music teacher
in Massillon & Christian lives in Cleveland.
Since coming to the The Lodge, Mr. Kraus’ main focus has been participating in rehabilitation
services. He can regularly be found in the gym where he often works independently. Occasionally he will
come to one of our music or social activities. Mr. Kraus likes to socialize with anyone & everyone.
By: Anne Benson ADC
Anniversary Celebration
Recently, one of our members, Mrs. J. Rolland, was celebrating her 44th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Rolland
only had a wedding ring for their first year of marriage because the young couple had to sell her original
wedding ring to make ends meet. Mr. Rolland went to Er’real, our unit manager, and asked for her
assistance in planning an anniversary surprise.
He purchased a shiny beautiful five stone diamond ring to symbolize their
5 children. The team assisted Mr. Rolland in surprising his wife with a “reproposal” and added to their special day by purchasing the couple
chocolate covered strawberries, “champagne” and a cake and, of course,
providing privacy.
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November is American Diabetes Month
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Resident
Birthdays
Cope with your Diabetes
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D. Ford 11-7
L. Hagan 11-7
R. Northrup 11-9
P. Sherwood 11-14
C. Leck 11-24
J. Ware 11-27
Stress can raise your blood sugar. Learn
ways to lower your stress. Try deep
breathing, gardening, taking a walk,
meditating, working on your hobby, or
listening to your favorite music.
Ask for help if you feel down. A mental
health counselor, support group, member
of the clergy, friend, or family member who will listen to your
concerns may help you feel better.
We have a new pet visitor around The Lodge
named Benji. Each visit has been a big hit—
everyone enjoys holding and petting him!
Eat Well
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Make a diabetes meal plan with help from your health care team.
Choose foods that are lower in calories, saturated fat, trans fat,
sugar, and salt.
Eat foods with more fiber, such as whole grain cereals, breads,
crackers, rice, or pasta.
Choose foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, bread and
cereals, and low-fat or skim milk and cheese.
Drink water instead of juice and regular soda.
Wedding Anniversary
Louis & Olga celebrated their
58th wedding anniversary
with family & friends at The
Lodge.
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