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The Science of Spring Fever
When the weather gets warmer and your boss, teacher, or spouse asks why
your mind is wandering, you might try blaming your spring fever on physiology.
Spring fever’s symptoms usually appear during the onset of the vernal equinox.
In the northern hemisphere, people begin to feel more energetic, enthusiastic and
uninhibited because of chemical changes in the body in part produced by increased
exposure to daylight. Scientists cite a number of factors that contribute to spring
fever:
• Increased light sends signals to the brain’s pineal gland, which then reduces its
production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates our body clock and controls
our mood and energy levels. As the days grow longer, the chemical disappears
and leaves people feeling more energized and confident.
• Increased light also affects the hypothalamus, the section of the brain that
regulates eating, sleeping and motivation
• Our other senses—sight, smell and hearing—also wake up as blossoms and
spring breezes assault them. Such stimuli can trigger strong emotions.
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The Story Of A Wonder Drug
The Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed the bark and leaves of the willow
tree as a pain reliever and fever breaker more than 2,400 years ago. That’s because
they were rich in a substance called salicin, a naturally occurring compound that
is similar to the chemical acetylsalicylic acid, now commonly known as … aspirin.
Aspirin as we know it today came about through the efforts of many researchers.
In 1763, Reverend Edward Stone wrote to the Royal Society of Chemists. He
subscribed to the belief that natural maladies often carry with them their cures,
and because the willow grew in a moist environment where rheumatic complaints
often abounded, he tasted some willow bark. Despite its bitterness, he found it
surprisingly effective for pain relief.
In the 1820s and 1830s a series of breakthroughs and experiments made
extraction from natural ingredients possible. Later the superior chemical
components were derived and buffered. In 1899 the Bayer company made aspirin
powder available to physicians to give to patients, and a year later introduced the
first inexpensive water-soluble tablets, making it widely available and popular.
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Leaders
Bobbi Triolo
Executive Director
Regina Gray
Director of Sales
Ed Giddings
Director of Hospitality
Angela Gaskins
Director of Resident Care
Samantha Thompson
Director of Memory Care
Todd Bell
Director of Maintenance
Brittany Kosinski
Director of LE
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ASSISTED LIVING CALENDAR
SUNDAY
MONDAY
April 2015
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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Breakfast......................8:00 am
8:00
9:00
11:00
1:00
3:00
Lunch........................12:00 pm
Dinner......................... 5:00 pm
Social is at 3 pm
every day in the living room
Nail Care is available
every day upon request
Beauty Shop is available
every Thursday
6:00
EASTER SUNDAY
5
10:00 Doughnuts and Coffee
10:30 Morning Prayer
1:00 Communion
1:30 Church Service
3:00 SOCIAL
6:30 Night Owl Bingo
Transportation for doctor
appointments are:
Every Tuesday and Thursday
from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Refreshments are always
available in the lobby.
THURSDAY
10:00 Doughnuts & Coffee
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1:00 Communion
1:00
2:00
3:00
6:00
1:30 Church Service
3:00 SOCIAL
6:30 Night Owl Bingo
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10:00 Doughnuts and Coffee
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9:00
11:00
10:30 MORNING PRAYER
Winston M. B-Day
EASTER MONDAY
9:00 Morning News
11:00 Relaxing Rhythm & Hand
Massages
1:00 Joy Ride
2:00 Cooking Show
3:00 Tasty Bee Social
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
John B. B-Day
Morning News
Relaxing Rhythm & Hand
Massages
Easy Exercise
Book Club
SOCIAL
Night Owl Bingo
9:00 Morning News
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11:00 Relaxing Rhythm & Hand
Massages
10:30 MORNING PRAYER
1:00 Communion
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9:00 Morning News
9:00 Morning News
1:00 Primp and Pretty Nail Care
3:00 SOCIAL
1:00 Trivia with LeAnne
11:00 Remember When
9:00 Morning News
3:00 SOCIAL
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
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EARTH DAY
11:00 Remember When
1:00 Primp and Pretty Nail Care
2:00 Cooking Show
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 Tasty Bee Social
6:30 Night Owl Bingo
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
10:00 Doughnuts and Coffee
10:30 Morning Prayer
1:00 Communion
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9:00 Morning News
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11:00 Relaxing Rhythm & Hand
Massages
1:00 Easy Exercise
9:00 Morning News
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11:00 Remember When
1:00 Primp and Pretty Nail Care
9:00 Morning News
11:00 Lunch Buddies Outing
2:00 Book Club
3:00 Easter Craft Social
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
9:00 Morning News
1:00 BINGO STORE
6:00 Friday Night Bowling
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9:00 Morning News
10:30 Current Events
11:00 Corn Hole
1:00 Easter Trivia
2:00 Sit to Be Fit
3:00 SOCIAL
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
10:30 Current Events
3:00 SOCIAL
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
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9:30 Morning Prayer with SAC
10:30 Current Events
1:00 Charades
2:00 Sit to Be Fit
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 John Eubanks Pianist
3:00 SOCIAL
6:00 FAMILY NIGHT
6:00 Friday Night Bowling
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
9:00 Morning News
10:30 Meals on Wheels
1:00 BINGO AUCTION
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 High Tea
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
9:00 Morning News
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9:30 Morning Prayer with SAC
1:00 Movie & Popcorn
6:00 Friday Night Bowling
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11:00 Corn Hole
1:00 BINGO STORE
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11:00 Let's Get Crafty
2:00 Easy Exercise
9:00 Morning News
4
1:00 Easy Exercise
10:30 Meals on Wheels
10:30 Current Events
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11:00 Let's Get Crafty
1:00 Easy Exercise
3:00 SOCIAL
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
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11:00 Early Bird Bingo
1:00 Tee Time
2:00 Book Club
1:30 PET THERAPY
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 SOCIAL
3:00 Birthday Bash
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
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3:00 SOCIAL
1:30 Church Service
6:30 Night Owl Bingo
9:00 Morning News
3
9:30 Morning Prayer with SAC
11:00 Early Bird Bingo
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Charles & Mary B-Day
8:00 Good Friday
9:00 Morning News
9:30 Morning Prayer with SAC
10:30 Meals on Wheels
1:00 BINGO STORE
3:00 social
6:00 Friday Night Bowling
10:30 Meals on Wheels
1:00 Tee Time
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SATURDAY
2:00 Second Chance- Will Paker
1:00 Lemonade & Front Porch
Sittin'
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
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9:00 Morning News
11:00 Early Bird Bingo
11:00 Potters Planting
1:00 Movie & Popcorn
1:30 Church Service
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9:00 IHOP Breakfast outing
9:00 Morning News
1:00 Tee Time
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
1:00 Shopping Outing
3:00 Let's Make a Deal- with
Jenny
11:00 Early Bird Bingo
3:00 SOCIAL
11:00 Charades
1:00 Primp and Pretty Nail Care
2
1:30 Resident Council Meeting
2:00 FOOD COMMITTEE
6:00 Night Owl Bingo
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9:00 Morning News
11:00 Early Bird Bingo
3:00 SOCIAL
6:30 M'Aiken Music
Kim W. B-Day
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11:00 Captin D's
11:00 Remember When
9:00 Morning News
Anita S. B-Day
April Fools Day
Morning News
Hangman
Center Piece
Easter Egg Hunt w/ Mom's
Club
Night Owl Bingo
FRIDAY
2:00 Book Club
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Celebrating Easter
Most of us are familiar with the Christian and spring
time holiday of Easter, which falls on April 5 this year. The
original story of Easter Sunday revolves around Christians
celebrating the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Some of us may not be familiar with the background of
other rituals or ideas associated with spring and Easter,
though. Hundreds of years ago, during Pagan times, there
was a celebration that also occurred during spring, in which
the rebirth of nature, the birth of baby animals, and the
countryside’s fertile nature were celebrated. This celebration
provided the origins for Easter eggs, which are symbolic of
rebirth, animals and fertility. We can take this a step further, and
discuss where the Easter bunny comes into play, as well. The legend
of the Easter bunny also evolves from Pagan times, when Esotra was the
goddess of spring and fertility. This goddess was worshipped by many, and
feasts were held for her during the vernal equinox. Can you guess what her symbol was? You are correct…the
rabbit. A rabbit has an extremely high reproduction rate, making it an optimal symbol for fertility and rebirth.
So if you include bunnies and eggs in your Easter celebration, consider the origins of these rituals, in addition
to the resurrection of Jesus. It is a time to revel in life and rebirth.
Animal Lovers Unite
America is a country of animal lovers. Many of us, at one time or
another, have had at least one pet in our lives. Their companionship
and level of devotion is unwavering,
solidifying our animal friends as
members of our families. We
offer them unconditional love,
just as they offer the same to
us. Mankind’s realization
of this information helped
lead to the creation of the
American Society for the
– Charles M. Schulz Prevention
of Cruelty to
Animals, or ASPCA, which
was founded by Henry Bergh,
a well-known diplomat and
philanthropist, on April 10, 1866,
in New York City. Bergh lobbied for the
creation of this organization, explaining to political officials that
protecting animals was an important issue relevant to all parties
and classes everywhere. He relayed accounts of animal cruelty
and easily convinced the New York legislature to sign and pass a
document on April 10, 1866, that allowed for the incorporation of
the ASPCA. Much thanks to Mr. Bergh for his impassioned pleas,
as this organization is vital to the protection of our animals.
“Happiness
is a
warm puppy.”
April is National Dog
Appreciation Month!
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HC AIKEN
Detect Glaucoma Early To
Protect Vision
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the
eye’s optic nerve, which carries visual signals from the
eye to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to
vision loss or blindness. But many people with earlystage glaucoma have no symptoms. By the time they’re
diagnosed, they may have already noticed changes to their
side, or peripheral, vision.
“Studies show that at least half of all people with
glaucoma don’t know they have this potentially
blinding eye disease,” says Dr. Paul Sieving, director of
NIH’s National Eye Institute. “The good news is that
glaucoma can be detected in its early stages through a
comprehensive dilated eye exam.”
With early detection, glaucoma can be controlled
through medications or surgery. Early treatment can
protect the eyes against serious vision loss.
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
If you are a baseball fan, April is the month for you. This
year, baseball season will kick off with its first Major League
Baseball game scheduled for the evening of April 5th. The
St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs will be vying for
their first win. In preparation for baseball’s opening day,
here’s a little bit of trivia to get the ball rolling, so to speak.
1. How many baseballs could Johnny Bench allegedly
hold in one hand?
2. In 1849, the first baseball team collectively wore
uniforms. Which team was it?
3. Which pitcher had a 10-season career and was also
born with only a left hand?
4. What was Babe Ruth’s highest salary?
5. A musician from what famous rock band donated
more than 200 baseballs in 2008 to the Negro Leagues
Baseball Museum?
Answers: 1). 7; 2). The Knickerbockers and their uniforms included
straw hats of all things; 3). Jim Abbott; 4). $80,000; 5). Rush (the
musician is Geddy Lee)
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