1. art and entertainment
2. music

Covered Bridge On
Campus
Is Your Campus Alive
With the Sound of Music?
It is hard to overestimate the importance of
music in our lives. Music moves our hands,
our feet, and most of all,
our hearts. These are the
things about music we
all know, but there are
even more benefits
to listening to music
that we are just beginning
to realize. There has been
much research in the past
few years investigating
the effects of music on
the lives and minds of
seniors. Not surprisingly,
they are all positive.
Studies have shown that
music has the ability to energize,
inspire and elevate your spirits.
Seniors who habitually listen
to music are shown to have
increased positive emotions as
well as increased energy. However,
music does not always have to
energize. The magic of music is
that it has the ability to relax as
well. Seniors who listen to music
are shown to be more relaxed,
overall, and enjoy a better night’s
sleep. Chronic pain sufferers
show a decrease in pain and
subsequently need less medication.
1675 W. Tipton Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Phone: 812.523.6405
Fax: 812.523.6066
www.coveredbridgehc.com
March 2015
The impact of music on our state
of mind contributes to a happier,
healthier lifestyle, and that’s a
fact. It has been shown in many
studies that enjoying music
increases the level of the hormone
HGH in our bloods streams.
HGH plays an important role
in our ability to feel positive
emotions. It is often referred to
as the “feel-good” hormone.
Seniors who listen to or play
even simple tunes show a marked
increase in their HGH levels.
Another benefit of listening to
music is that it stimulates the
brain. For example, the same
parts of the brain used when
listening to music are used to
help govern movement. So, it’s
not surprising that seniors who
listen to music while exercising
have better balance and range
of movement than those who
exercise in silence. Even more
encouraging is the fact that seniors
who habitually listen to music
experience less falls throughout
the course of a year. Considering
the fact that 33% of those over
65 fall at least once per year, the
effect of music on balance cannot
be overemphasized.
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You may be sick and tired, but
when you be a man, my son.
Well I feel like listening to a wellknown Frank Sinatra song would
pretty much describe today:
The quest for knowledge is endless
and we must be tireless if we hope to
improve our lives and world. If we
allow setbacks and failures to stop
us in our tracks then we have already
lost. To our own selves we must be
true, to our passions and curiosities.
And it must follow, as the night the
day, that mankind will benefit.
Now nothing’s impossible, I’ve found,
for when my chin is on the ground,
I pick myself up, dust myself off, and
start all over again.
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Staff and Residents!
Residents
When Kris
reminded
me repeatedly that it was time for my article
for the newsletter I was trying to
think of something different to
write about. My husband, Bill
and I listen to various varieties of
music from country, classical, rock
and jazz. We say it depends on our
mood for the day.
Wilma S.
Lester B.
Beatrice C.
Wanda H.
Staff
Valerie V.
Put This Date On
Your Calendar!
We will be hosting our Holiday
Bazaar on November 14, 2015!!
Don’t lose your confidence if you slip,
be grateful for a pleasant trip,
And pick yourself up, dust off,
start over again.
Work like a soul inspired until
the battle of the day is won.
Birthday Fun
Our residents celebrating their birthdays
with staff and neighbors
Will you remember the famous men
who have to fall to rise again,
So take a deep breath, pick yourself
up, start all over again.
You have to have confidence in
yourself. You have to be willing to
get up when you’re knocked down.
If you don’t fail, you aren’t trying
to do anything new.
Now I’ll be humming that catchy
tune in my head all day long.
Dawn Black
Executive Director
Craft Corner Our residents learned how to finger knit an infinity scarf.
Lifelong Teaching
An activity gone wrong, ended up
with a sewing machine and our resident,
sweet Lois S., teaching Kris B. how
to use it to make wheelchair and walker
bags. Not only do we love to involve
our residents in lifelong learning,
but also teaching as well!
Sunday Brunch
Our next Sunday Brunch will
held on March 15, 2015 from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please
RSVP by Friday, March 13th
by 5:00 p.m. with the number
of guests that will be attending.
We want to ensure that we have
enough seating for everyone. Each
resident is allowed 4 free guests
and each additional guest will
be $5.00. Hope to see you there!
Taste of Town
On Thursday, March 19 the
residents will be having Steak
& Shake.
Weather Notice
Smile of the Month
Our smile of the month is brought to
you by Mr. Mike R. and his loving
family. Pictured her is Mike with his
granddaughter, great granddaughter,
and great-great granddaughter.
Staff-Inspired
Activity
Director of Environmental Services,
Debbie R., taught a new card game
called, in between. The residents enjoyed learning a new card game.
Luncheon
Our residents enjoyed trying a new
restaurant, Bullwinkle’s, for lunch.
Outings may be cancelled or
postponed due to the following
weather conditions: 20 degrees or
below, wind chill factor of
20 degrees or below, threatening
weather conditions.
Did You Know...?
Chef ’s circle is on Tuesday’s at
2:30pm for our residents to voice
their meal and menu likes, dislikes,
and suggestions.
That we have a resident council
each for Health Center and Assisted Living made up of our residents,
where they are able to convene for
an hour or so, once a month, with
one of our activity staff members to
voice concerns, feedback, and get
informed about upcoming events,
and campus activities. Any feedback
that our residents share with us is
addressed by the department leaders, as well as, our executive director.
That you can read the monthly
newsletter on-line. Please follow
the campus link: www.trilogyhs.
com/campuses/covered-bridgehealth-campus.
‘Alive With Music’
1675 W. Tipton Street
Seymour, IN 47274
Phone: 812.523.6405
Fax: 812.523.6066
www.coveredbridgehc.com
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A monthly newsletter serving the residents
of Covered Bridge Health Campus
Dawn Black
Executive Director
Dr. Daniel Walters
Medical Director
Mary Schlehuser
Director of Health Services
Alexa Ulrey
Asst. Director of Health Services
Ashley Burbrink
Community Service Rep.
Erika Muhlbach
Director of Resident Services
Shella Baugh
Medical Records Kris Bowman
Life Enrichment Director
Kim West, RN
Assisted Living Unit Manager
Joni Biehle
Program Director
Ashley Byrge
Unit Manager - Health Center
Kathy Smith
MDS Coordinator
Greg Kelley
Director of Food Service
Sonny McCory
Director of Plant Operations
Debbie Redmond
Environmental Services Supervisor
We strive to provide the best
customer service and quality
care for our residents. Our
Department Leaders are here to
solve any concerns you may have.
In the event that you need further
assistance with any unresolved
concerns, we encourage you to call
the Divisional Vice President or
our Compliance Line. Andra Bladen,
Divisional Vice President:
[email protected]
Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618,
ext. 2800; or [email protected]
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Listening to music also has positive
effects in regards to dementia.
Studies have shown that listening
to and/or playing music can slow
down and even possibly prevent the
onset of dementia. Enjoying music
keeps the brain active, which can
counteract a decline in cognitive
functioning as people age. Listening
to your favorite album or even
exploring musicians you do not
know can stimulate the brain and
increase your mental abilities.
Because of music’s observed
neurological benefits, it is being
used more and more frequently in
therapy
programs
for those with
Executive
Director
Alzheimer’s. Music ties us to some
of our most cherished and powerful
memories. Listening to a song from
your past causes your brain to relive
that memory, and to recall what
your other senses were experiencing
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at the time. This powerful process
can help those with Alzheimer’s in
many ways. It can elevate a mood,
relieve agitation, and reinforce
connections with loved ones. In
later stages of Alzheimer’s, when
it becomes harder to communicate
with loved ones, music can help
bridge the gap. What cannot be said
that has not been said in a song?
Music connects us. It is one of
those special things that everyone
can share, regardless of race, gender
or age. The benefits of music are
so profound in part because we do
not just listen to music, we interact
with it. Music is, above all else, an
experience. If you don’t already,
make it a point to experience music
every day. You’ll be amazed at the
affect in has on your life.
Cover photo caption:
Harpist Emily Sights provided beautiful
music to the St. Charles Health Campus.
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