Wo o d mo n t Corner
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.
1325 Rockport Road
Boonville, IN 47601
Phone: 812.897.4114
Fax: 812.897.4072
www.woodmonthc.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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We Want Your Feedback! – Customer Satisfaction Surveys will be
mailed to responsible parties on March 2nd from our Home Office in Louisville,
KY (Trilogy Health Services). Please see your mailed survey for details on how
responsible parties can take the survey online. We thank you in advance for
completing and returning your survey at your very earliest convenience prior
to March 27th. Our team takes your feedback very seriously, and we appreciate
your ‘10s!’ Remember, a ‘10’ doesn’t mean we are perfect – it simply means that
we have met your customer service expectations. Whether you are satisfied
with our services, or you have a question or concern, we want to hear from you!
Happy Birthday!
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Stacy D.
Danny S. Residents
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Rita M. Betty J. Billie H. Elizabeth H. 3/06
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Smile of the Month
Philip F., DPO hosted an Inspred
Staff Led Activity and taught the
residents how to finger knit. This
was something that he grew up
doing with his grandma and he
brought the tradition to Woodmont. The residents were very
interested in this and enjoyed
learning something new!
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Executive Director Corner
Dear Residents & Family Members,
March Maddness and spring
are just around the corner. You
can experience meaningful
and enjoyable celebrations this
month such as Family Brunch
on 3/8, St. Patrick’s Day 3/17,
and our Survey Return Party
and Family Night 3/12.
March is also time for our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey
that is sent out to our residents
and family members. This gives
you a wonderful opportunity to
score Woodmont on so many
of our great services offered to
your loved ones. This is our
semi-annual report card and it
lets us know how we are doing
and where we can improve. It
also allows us to praise our staff
for a job well done! If you have
someone in mind that deserves
Living
Arts
Enjoy these photos of our Mneme
Therapy that is
offered every other
Tuesday here at
the facility. You
can sign your
loved one up for a
one time session
or even monthly
sessions for $30.00
for 30 minutes or
$50.00 for 60 minutes. Please contact Jennifer Reeb
to sign your loved
one up today!
recognition, please mention
them in our survey! We will recognize these staff members and
reward them for going the extra
mile to care for our residents.
Remember scoring us at a 10
does not mean that we are perfect, it means that you feel satisfied with the care of your family
member. It also means that we
take your concerns very seriously
and offer a purposeful and timely
resolution to your concern when
brought to our attention. I am
very proud of the staff at Woodmont for continually improving our services. If there is ever
a concern that is not resolved
to your standard, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Robyn Meador
Executive Director
Live a Dream
It was Nancy’s Dream to see the
Harlem Globetrotters just one
more time. The Woodmont Staff
made this dream come true! Do
you know of a dream that we
could help to fulfill for your loved
one? We are in the business of
making dreams come true but
we need your help! Please speak
to someone in Life Enrichment
if you have a dream idea that we
can assist in making a reality.
Family Night
March 12, 2015 Woodmont will
be hosting a family night. Dinner
will be served at 5:00pm. Please
bring your Survey as we will be
collecting them! When you bring
your completed and sealed survey,
you will get a ticket to enter into a
drawing. Prize to be announced.
Sunday Brunch
Please join us for Family Brunch
on March 8th from 11:00-1:00. If
you are planning to attend, please
make a reservation with Rashel
Oesterling at your earliest convenience so that we can plan accordingly. As a reminder, the first
four family members are free and
after that it is $5.00/person.
Did You Know...?
The Private Dining Room can
be reserved for Private Parties,
Birthdays and Gatherings.
Happy Hour is weekly
at Friday @ 3:00p.m.
The Trilogy Foundation grants Live
A Dream Wishes to our Residents.
‘Alive With Music’
1325 Rockport Road
Boonville, IN 47601
Phone: 812.897.4114
Fax: 812.897.4072
www.woodmonthc.com
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Robyn Meador
Executive Director
Dr. Karl Sash
Medical Director
Amy Hoffman
Medical Records
Natasha McKinney
Director of Food Services
Sharron Moats
Resident Services
Jennifer Reeb
Life Enrichment Director
Brittney Schauss
Community Services Rep.
Denise Barnett
Business Office Manager
Ashley Ladley
Therapy Program Director
Laura Steiner
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.
Rhonda Warner, Divisional Vice
President: 812-886-9870 or
[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
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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