April 2015 Newsletter for Website
Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village Voice April 2015 Deacon Dan's Reflections Welcome to the month of April! I have listed some important dates for the month of April below. My message for April is that joy does not simply happen to us. WE have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day. Welcome, and I want to send out a big THANK YOU to everyone as you have all made me feel very welcome in my new position as Spiritual Care Coordinator. I know that I have big shoes to fill, and want to thank Brother Richard for all his help with my transition, which is not an easy task as Brother Richard is so dedicated to Lansdowne. I hope you will find that although I am not Brother Richard, I am an Alexian Brother comember and have followed the charism and value of the Alexian Brothers for the last sixteen years. I look forward to working together with you all. We are not all alone, but a family that works together to promote and care for each and every one of us in our own unique way. If I may choose a passage from my favorite author, Henri Nouwen: Mosiac’s consist of thousands of little stones. Some are blue, some are green, some are yellow, some are gold. When we bring our faces close to the mosaic, we can admire the beauty of each stone. But as we step back from it, we can see that all these little stones reveal to us a beautiful picture, telling a story none of these stones can tell by itself. That is what our life in our community is all about. Each of us is like a little stone, but together we reveal the face of God to the world. Nobody can say: “I make God visible.” But others who see us together can say: “They make God visible.” Community is where humility and glory touch. Did you know that each resident has a phone in their room that you can call directly...no need to be transferred as you can call right to their bedside. Just ask the receponist or any nurse what the phone number is for your loved one and you can give them a call and share the news of the day! Birthdays for April Shareeka Henderson—April 1st Steve Allbright—April 2 Elizabeth Oberfeld April 2nd Gary Brown—April 2 Geneveive Flowers—April 4th Irma Johnson—April 4th Dora Nichols—April 4th Samuel Robinson—April 7th Nance Their—April 7 Monica Williams—April 7 Gale Few—April 8th John Hughes—April 9th Allen George—April 12th Edward Chew—April 14th Walter Dehyerle—April 15th Jacinta Crenshaw—April 15th Terryl Williams—April 15th Nakeesha Farmer—April 16th Sarah Crosby—April 17th Camille Powell—April 18th Michel Murphy—April 18th Doris York—April 21st Munevera Hodzic—April 23rd Tinakka Evans _ April 25th Wilma Egi—April 25th Stephanie Aarup—April 27th Alisha lee—April 28th Jonathan Glasscock—April 29th Mikal Jones—April 29th April Fools Babies: Shareeka Henderson Tax Day Babies: Walter Dehyerle Jacinata Crenshaw Terryl Williams Happy Birthday to All! Did you know about trust accounts? They are for the Eternal Life—Lets Us Remember Those Who Have Gone Before Us in March residents and make life so easy for them so they do not have to keep Our prayers are with the families of the loved ones that have passed. They remain Psalm 23 cash in their rooms, Willie Morris which can get misplaced or stolen. Check into a trust account the next time you visit. Did you know that our newsletters are available online each month and past issues are all available online at www.alexianbrothers.net Herman Miller Just click the Missouri tab and then Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village Janice Chiles The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths For his name sakes. Even though I walk Through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil For you are with me; Your rod and your staff They comfort me. You prepare a table before me In the presence of my enemies You anoint my head with oil; My cup overflows, Surely your goodness and love will follow me All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Suggestion or Comment? Activities for April 4/1/15 2:30pm Velcro Toss MDR 4/2/15 9:30am Blingo MDR 4/2,6,7,8,9/15 & all Fri. in April 1:30pm Chaplet of Divine Mercy C If you have a suggestion, comment or compliant we have a suggestion box for you! There is a suggestion box in the front lobby on the sideboard and one on the TCC or lower level entrance on the wall for your convenience. 4/3/15 2:00pm Veneration of the Cross C 4/3/15 2:30pm Dyeing Easter Eggs ADR 4/4/15 2-3pm Easter Egg Hunt Patio (weather permitting) 4/5/15 10am Easter Mass C 4/5/15 2:30pm Ice Cream Social MDR 4/6/15 9:30am Coffee Club/Discuss & Recall MDR 4/7/15 2:30pm Shake Loose A Memory MDR 4/8/15 2:30pm Happy Hour/ Funk Brothers MDR 4/9/15 2:30pm Movie “The Black Stallion” FPR 4/10/15 2:30pm Bocce Ball 4/11/15 2:00pm Crafts: Scented Sock Sachets ADR 4/12/15 2:30pm Current Events with Al Edgell MDR MDR 4/13, 20, 27/15 1:30pm Rosary C 4/13/15 2:30pm Cardinals Home Opener MDR/Pub Residents LOVE mail. Did you know that you can send an e-mail to a resident? 4/14,21,28 /15 1:45pm Perpetual Help Prayers C 4/14/15 2:30pm Volleyball MDR 4/15/15 10:00am Resident Lost & Found Clothes ADR To send an e-mail just send it to 4/15/15 2:30pm Happy Hour/Curt Kneisel MDR [email protected] 4/17/15 2:30pm Jeopardy MDR and enter the resident name in the Subject line so we know who to give it too. 4/16/15 2:30pm Elizabeth Hrebec MDR 4/18/15 2:00pm Movie “Fandango” MDR 4/19/15 2:30pm Ladies Bingo for All MDR 4/20/15 2:30pm Drawing with David MDR 4/21/15 10:00am Resident Council ADR PLEASE do not forward quotes or links from other websites as they can not be opened. All pictures need to be in a JPEG format. E-mail is delivered Monday thru Friday and is delivered through our activities department with the regular postal mail. 4/21/15 2:30pm Washers ADR 4/21/15 6:30pm Nightingales FPR 4/22/15 9:30am Trivia/Celebrating Earth Day MDR 4/23/15 9:30am Tree-mendous Trivia MDR 4/24/15 2:30pm Resident Birthday Party/Larry Ortbals MDR 4/25/15 2:00pm Hymn Sing-a-Long MDR 4/26/15 2:30pm Cooking: Chocolate Malted Milkshake ADR 4/27/15 10:00am O L S 3rd Grade presents “Pecos Bill” MDR 4/27/15 2:30pm Mark Manne Public Library Program MDR 4/28/15 2:30pm Sandwiches for the Needy ADR 4/29/15 2:30pm Happy Hour MDR 4/30/15 9:30am Exercise MDR St. Louis History— A St. Louis Hometown Invention and Favorite Saint Louis is known for a few favorites that can only be found here although some are gaining wider recognition in other places. To us our hometown favorites are the best. Others who come to St. Louis either like or dislike what we call home. Recently one of the late talk show hosts made an issue over a hometown favorite pizza called Imos and his dislike of the pizza or at least the Provel cheese on the pizza. St. Louis has always been a place where we do things a bit different. Perhaps it’s the rich history from so many nationalities or the history of being smack in the middle of the country or perhaps all the trade and people that come through St. Louis originally to get to the West. Whatever the reason we have always been a gateway so to speak of different ideas, products and food. We will explore of few of them here. Toasted Ravioli—One of hometown favorites is Toasted Ravioli. In the early 1940’s a chef by the name of Fritz working at Oldani’s accidently dropped an order of ravioli into hot oil instead of hot water. Quickly realizing his mistake , the raviolis were removed but not discarded. Mickey Garagiola, his brother is Joe, was sitting at the bar during the mishap and was the first to taste the accident. A little seasoning was added and it was dunked in a marinara sauce and soon the mistake became known as Toasted Ravioli and became a St. Louis treat! The word about this treat quickly spread and popularity made it a favorite in St. Louis in no time at all. Imos Pizza— Provel cheese was developed by the St. Louis firm Costa Grocery in the 1950s and is made in Wisconsin primarily for the St. Louis market. The cheese is not widely available outside the St. Louis area but can be made by combining Swiss, sharp cheddar and smoked provolone cheeses. Imos pizza shares one other tradition not found in other pizzas elsewhere and that is a thin , almost cracker like crust. Since Imos pizza can’t be easily folded like other pizzas it is traditionally cut into small squares which again is a St. Louis specialty. Pork Steaks— A pork steak is better know as a Boston steak or pork blade steak and they come from the shoulder of the pig. The second generation of Schucks owners, Jim Lysaught and Gil Smith here in St. Louis made the pork steak famous to St. Louis. Visitors to our city go home to their butchers and ask for the same cut and the butchers are puzzled. Gooey Butter Cake— Is a STL tradition and favorite. It is now available outside of the STL area but is not as much a favorite in other places as it is here. It is a dense cake made with wheat flour, butter, sugar and eggs and dusted with powder sugar on top. This recipe too was first made by accident during the Depression here in STL as a German American baker was trying to make a regular cake and reversed the portions of butter and flour. The accident sold so well that it continue to this day in almost every bakery in STL. Some upscale restaurants in the West now serve this as a breakfast pastry or “coffee cake.” Ted Drewes Ice Cream— This one is a STL favorite but originally started in Florida and closed in 1958 and has been in STL ever since. Ted Drewes has offered the tasty treat in many flavors first in three locations and now in two, one on Highway 66 (Chippewa) and one on South Grand. The one on Chippewa is almost open year round as they sell Christmas tree hands selected by the owner at Christmas. Prosperity Sandwich— This sandwich is open faced with turkey, ham, bacon and melted cheese with a cream sauce Other Items Developed Here That Are Widely Available Now - : Peanut Butter in 1890 by a doctor for people with poor teeth who could not chew meat The Slinger—Two eggs, hash browns, a hamburger patty and covered in chili St. Paul Sandwich—Egg Foo Young, Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle on White Bread Brain Sandwich—EXACTLY what it is Whistle Soda Ice Cream in a Cone—1904 Worlds Fair Invention Hot Dog on a Bun—1893 Colombian Exposition in St. Louis Iced Tea Hamburger Steak as a Sandwich introduced at the 1904 Worlds Fair with egg, salt, peppers and Worcestershire Resident Council Resident Council Meeting was held on March 17, 2015. Minutes were read and approved. Residents noted that they wanted plain Jell-O and Becky Wilson from Dietary stated that she would provide both plain and frosted Jell-O on the cold bar as an addition to those with fruit. Becky asked for approval of the Easter Meal Choices which included: Ham and Honey Turkey Breast Green Bean Casserole Sweet Potato Casserole or Regular Candied Sweet Potatoes Soups : Broccoli and Potato Other suggestions provided to Becky Wilson were: Deviled Eggs Strawberry and Banana Nut Breads Thousand Island Dressing French Dressing Italian Dressing Honey Mustard Dressing Residents stated that the items they requested form Housekeeping have been fulfilled and appreciated. Residents stated that laundry has been slow in returning items and that some items were missing. It was also stated that the missing items did not have residents names in them. Some residents stated that they still have some maintenance issues regarding televisions and phones and would like better communication between maintenance and residents. Residents stated that nursing takes things from one room such as towels and gloves and uses them in another room without replacement in the first room. Residents are upset over this. Residents are upset f they are charged for the items if they do not remain in their rooms. Deacon Dan went over Aprils religious services and asked if there were any other programss that residents would like to see. One resident asked about the eye doctor schedule and would like to be put on it. Joann Evans went over the Aprils activities schedule and stated that as requested some newer movies would be shown and had been donated. Residents let Joann Evans know that the artist was to advance for them and they are not sure if they want him back. Joann to speak with him before another date is set. Joann Evans stated that there would be exercise programs led by staff in April and that Bingos would have prizes other than food. Residents stated that they did not want to learn about the Optum insurance program. Some resident had spoken to the Ombudsman and shared those conversations. Next meeting is April 21st at 10:00 AM Our Staff Recognition Please join us in recognizing our Employees and Years of Service as of 2015 25 Plus Years 20 Plus Years 15 Plus Years Becky Wilson—27 Lucy Hart—27 Sandy Howe—26 Virginia McGhaw—26 Joann Goode—24 Mary Schriewer—24 Yvonne Williams—23 Rita Powell—21 Jane Baranowski—21 Joyce Taylor—21 Priscilla Djebbour—18 Kimberely Swain Tracey Singleton—17 Nona Corren —16 Ar s Miller—16 Karen Bonner—16 Jonathan Glasscock—15 Constance Vaughn –15 Chris na Vaughn—15 10 Plus Years 5 Plus Years 1 Plus Years Jasmina Mujezinovic—14 Joann Evans—14 Patricia Leonard—14 Cynthia Jurgen—13 Zumra Mujanovic—13 Cynthia Williams—13 Mikal Jones—12 Janet Jines—12 Robert Schmi=—12 Bernice Loyd—12 Lisa Sturgill—12 Nerma Mujdzic—11 Latonya Clark—11 Carol Henning—11 Sandy Ferber—11 Melvin Wea—11 Pat Finch—9 Amelia Phillips—9 Tammie Reed—8 Narada Anderson—8 Shonta Stubblefield—8 Debra Ligens—7 Georgia Jethro—7 Munervera Hodzic—7 Iona Rohland—7 Alisa Haze—6 Nance Thier—6 Catherine Ellison—6 Marilyn Wilson—5 Catherine Ellison—5 Jamie Klein—5 Marie Ford—5 Mykisha Reaves—5 Brandi Hughley—5 Ethel Liddell—4 Judith Li=le –4 Glen Jenkins—4 Sharita Weaver—4 Steve Allbright—4 Elizabeth Thomson—4 Shareeka Henderson—4 Wara Jackson—4 Sylvia Deans—3 LaWanda Perry—3 Tyesha Issac—3 Shirley Guyton—3 Sarah Crosby—3 Thelma Lewis—3J Jirah Jurilla—3 Nicole Sco=—3 Annar Washington—3 Domique Wa=s—3 Cynthia Wilson—3 Alia Young—3 Wilbert Rodgers—2 Andre Freeman—2 Tina Vence—2 Marqerite Dorlus—2 Debra Thomas—2 Michelle Bell Stacie Jackson—2 Cherrie Sneed—2 Glenice McPherson—2 Anetra Thornotn—2 Our Staff Recognition Please join us in recognizing our Employees and Years of Service as of 2015 1 Plus Years Molokai McClento n—2 Evelyn Taylor—2 Ammeillia Singleton—2 Cynthia Young—2 Jessica Miller—2 Patricia Virgin—2 Gary Brown—2 Edward Chew –1 Medhic Heljic—1 Natasha Pierre—1 Audrianna Bain—1 Tonya Burse—1 Angela Edmonds—1 Patricia Begley—1 Mercedes Jackson—1 Audrey Owens—1 Kristen Faris—1 Krystal Hoffman—1 Teresa Knight—1 Chris na Farr—1 Jane=a Hicks—1 Tanika Montgomery—1 Roneiceia Forland—1 Camille Powell—1 Jacinta Crenshaw—1 Bonnie Edwards—1 Latara Ivory—1 Carolyn Welch—1 Latasha Brown—1 Sandra Jones—1 Teffeny Cole—1 Helen Robinson—1 Carolyn Donaubauer—1 Jennifer Hawkins—1 Michael Kleissler—1 Angela Jackson—1 Ron Fabian -1 1 Plus Years Less Than One Year Karen Wells—1 Bianca Alexander—1 Kimbra Dampier—1 Francine Campbell—1 Ivory Ealy—1 Alma Ward—1 Diane Sands—1 Serfo Nukic—1 Trina Dorsey—1 Secan Begovic—1 Yulisa Brown—1 Billie Jean Maxcy—1 Florence Bixby—1 Alisha Lee—1 Teresa Robinson—1 Shennetha Tomlin—1 Danielle Walls—1 Omar Cardakovic Emily Pfingsten Jessica Busekrus Moniko Hudson Almira Kavazovic Angela Chapple Bianca Benton Michelle Hildebrand Terry Williams Leithia mar n Shirley McLemore Ebony Meredith Donna Terrell Brian Co=on Bri=any Johnson Kelsey McMurran Demeka Thompson Larry Tucker ShenTrena Williams Stephanie Aarup Tinakka Evans Kathleen Gi=emeier Monica Williams Daniel Graham Deanna Blomenkamp Teresa Bianchi Emile Bradford Sreekla David Stephanie Zemblidge Tracie Washington Michele Murphy Martha's Musings By Resident Martha Flanders A Celes al Spirit Lunch anyone? Did you know that you may enjoy lunch or dinner with a resident? We offer the opportunity 7 days a week and all you need to do is purchase a cket at the recep onist desk and sign up. Tickets are not sold in advance. We are sorry but we do not sell breakfast ckets. Lunch ckets are $3.00 per person and lunch is served from 11:00 AM un l 12:30 PM. Dinner ckets are $3.00 per person and dinner is served from 4:00 PM un l 6:00PM. Each day the menu list mes for each dinning room. Please provide bills smaller than a $20.00 to purchase a meal. We offer special selecons on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Easter and then the meal price is $5.00 per person. Enjoying a meal with a resident, it’s fun for the residents and they enjoy the company. So stop by, make a date for lunch and bring a smile to a residents face. After being sick all night and up from bed most of the time, I was still not sure I was healed. I was very tired and I cancelled my pre-arranged visit with my usual Wednesday morning friend. It was with great sorrow and regret I did this, for much time had lapsed since our last visit. God must have had great compassion for me, for he sent me a Celestial Visitor (who I didn't see but heard.) I was in my room the morning after my illness, and heard outside my door in the hall my third daughter sing in perfectly beautiful high soprano voice, Panis Angelicus. I knew she was not here. I had to phone her and tell her of all this. She was at home and said, amazed, “How can this be! I said, I thought it was you hoping to cheer me.” We had not talked together for a long time—my call broke the silence.. She had sung the song for me twice before—once in a small dining room and once in the conference room on Christmas Day with her husband and child, Emily, present. She used her smartphone for piano accompaniment. Her teacher asked her when they met, “ Why do you want to sing?”, she answered, “To Communicate.” She told me this by phone two months ago. She told me her teacher said, “This song is just right for you,” and she agreed. I heard her sing “Panis Angelicus”, Feast of the St. Agathy, February 3, 2015. My celestial visitor came to me after much suffering. My experience here recalls my mind to these words from the Bible; “Justice and Peace Shall Kiss.” The fact that my singing daughter’s middle name is Celeste is an interesting point to ponder in this happy story! Nurse Mangers for ALL Floors First Floor—Rooms 101 thru 132— Vicki Clifton—880-4749 Second Floor—Rooms 201 thru 232—Sylvia Deans—351-6888 x 4232 Missouri Hall/Meramec Hall—Rooms –133-148— Flo Bixby—880-4712 Manager on Duty for April April 4-5 –Michael Kleissler April 11-12—Karen Wells April 18-19—Faye Vaughn April 25-26—Kristen Faris Missouri Quality Ini:a:ve for Nursing Homes Advance Direc ve Ar cle What kind of medical care would you want if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes? Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to spell out your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time. They give you a way to tell your wishes to family, friends, and health care professionals and to avoid confusion later on. A living will tells which treatments you want if you are dying or permanently unconscious. You can accept or refuse medical care. You might want to include instructions on • The use of dialysis and breathing machines • If you want to be resuscitated if your breathing or heartbeat stops • Tube feeding Organ or tissue donation A durable power of attorney for health care is a document that names your health care proxy. Your proxy is someone you trust to make health decisions for you if you are unable to do so. With this being said, The University of Missouri Columbia’s Missouri Quality Initiative will launch a National Healthcare Decisions awareness campaign on April 16, 2015. The informative campaign is designed to help educate nursing home residents, their families and employees of the facility about the importance of advance directives. Why should you consider? There is no better gift to give to yourself and others than filling out an advance directive form and having the conversation with those you love about your end-of-life care preferences. It’s not easy to talk about how you want the end of your life to be. But it’s one of the most important conversations you can have with your loved ones. This National Healthcare Decision Day will help you get your thoughts together and then have the conversation. This isn’t just about filling out Advance Directives or other medical forms. It’s about talking to your loved ones about what you or they want for end-of-life care. Whether you’re getting ready to tell someone what you want, or be of assistance in helping others navigate through this difficult conversation, this event will be a useful guide. The “gift of conversation” gives you the power to protect the people you love by letting them know what your wishes are and what you would want in case you are unable to voice them for yourself. So come out and present a gift to others by having this dialogue with your love ones and yourself. By Adrienne T. Holden, MSW, MPH, LMSW, ACSW University of Missouri Columbia Care Transitions Coach & Healthcare Consultant Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village will host the 2nd Annual Advance Care Direc ve Event! April 16th 2 p.m. -6 p.m. 4624 Lansdowne Avenue. Come out to learn more about Living Wills, Healthcare Power of A?orneys and Advance Care Direc:ves! We will provide a Notary Public to witness any documents You wish to implement. This event is open to the Residents, families, staff and the community. This services is FREE!! Ques ons About Your Statements The monthly statements are no longer being done at Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village. This has been re-directed to our corporate offices. If you have any ques ons or concerns regarding your statements please call Karen Harvey at 314-729-3547 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village will try to assist you with any ques ons that we can but informa on regarding the billing statements or the charges on the statements will need to be directed to Karen Harvey at 314-729-3547 or Karen. [email protected] —————————————————————————————————————————————— New Business Office Manger Please welcome Michele as our new Business Office Manger. Michele replaces Jonathan who has gone back to his home state of Texas. Although we will miss Jonathan we welcome Michele. Michele can be reached at 314-880-4707 or [email protected] and is happy to assist everyone with their insurance, Medicare and Medicaid needs. Michele will not be handling any concerns about statements as that will be done by Karen Harvey. Our Administrative Team Administrator– Michael Kleissler -880-4700 Spiritual Care—Dan Graham—880-4711 Director Nursing— Carolyn Donaubauer –880-6240 Clinical Liaisons -Steve Albright -401-4266 and Ron Fabian –518-2567 Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Director of Admissions—Elizabeth Thomson -880-4717 Dietary—Becky and Marilyn Wilson—880-4718 4624 Lansdowne Avenue Director Maintenance-Serfo Nukic -880-4709 Phone: 314-351-6888 Director Housekeeping—Sandy Howe—880-4710 Fax: 314-351-5825 Activities /Life Enrichment Director –Joann Evans -880-4704 www.alexianbrothers.net Insurance and Medicaid –Michele Murphy -880-4707 Our Mission Statement Billing—Karen Harvey—729-3547 Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village carries out the healing mission of the Catholic Church as an Alexian Brothers ministry by iden:fying and developing effec:ve responses to the health and housing needs of those we are called to serve. Staffing Coordinator—Teresa Robinson—880-4705 Social Worker—Kristen Faris—880-4748 and Jamie Klein—880-4713 Dietician - Jessica Busekrus—351-6888 x 4267 MDS Coordinators—Pat Virgin 880-4703 Medical Records—Karen Wells—351-6888 x4272 Human Resources—Lisa Lewis—880-6241 Directory of Therapy—Chris Pettit—351-6888x 4270 Transportation—Glen Jenkins—880-4752 Nurse Educator—Deanna Blomenkamo—880-6242 April—Ice Cream Tacos Okay it is April so that means April Fools Day. We have a fool recipe for you ! The next me you want tacos, make them the dessert kind! These sweet treats are stuffed with ice cream, drizzled with hot fudge and finished with a cherry on top. spoon evenly into waffle shells. Cover and freeze un l firm. Before serving drizzle with warmed hot fudge sauce and top each with a cherry. Now this is not a hot spicy taco but rather a fun cool one to enjoy any me. Ingredients: 8 round frozen waffles thawed 1 quart chocolate ice cream, soOened 1/2 cup mini marshmallows 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed 8 maraschino cherries with stems Direc ons: Warm waffles but do not toast them. Gently fold each waffle in half. Set folded waffles in a 13x9 baking dish, open side up, keeping the rolls ght so taco shape is maintained. Combine ice cream and marshmallows in a large mixing bowl,
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