Archive for August, 2011
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Patriots Glen will hold their Grand Re-Opening. They will have a flag ceremony, ribbon cutting, live entertainment and appetizers! We hope to see you there! The event is open to residents, family, friends, and the community.
Menu for the celebration will include:
- Chilled Prawns
- Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
- Fruit Tray
- Smoked Salmon on Mini Bagels
- Bread & Cheese Board
- Teriyaki Tender Bites
- Assorted Small Deserts
- Wine, Soft Drinks, and Water
Color Guard followed by Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 3:30pm. Hourly Prize Drawings! If you have any questions, please call 425-373-1161.
Patriots Glen
Assisted Living and Memory Care
September 14th at 2:30-5:30 PM
1640 148th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Patriots Glen of Bellevue
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Jon Tumilson, 35, was a SEAL aboard the helicopter which crashed in Afghanistan. He was an avid runner, who competed in marathons and triathlons.
The dog of slain U.S. Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson refused to leave his side during his funeral on Friday.
This heartbreaking photo taken by Tumilson’s cousin, Lisa Pembleton, shows the SEAL’s dog Hawkeye lying by the casket.
Pembleton wrote on Facebook that Hawkeye was Tumilson’s loyal pet who wouldn’t leave his master’s side during the funeral in Rockford, Iowa.
“I felt compelled to take one photo to share with family members that couldn’t make it or couldn’t see what I could from the aisle,” Pembleton wrote.
Tumilson lived in San Diego for eight years before becoming a member of SEAL Team 6.
A memorial fund has been set up in his honor and donations can be sent to Frogman 238 Memorial Fund at:
First Security Bank and Trust
201 West Main Ave.
Rockford, IA 50468
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Friday, August 19th, 2011
Cascade Memorial cooperates with local hospice teams to build a rapport with hospice care workers, and in turn, building trustworthy assurance with families.
By establishing a collaborative relationship with hospice and palliative care groups, we are able to provide services to families with accountability. We maintain a level of dignity and respect unparalleled in the industry. We offer bereavement support to the family, including guidance with veterans’ benefits, social security and legal documentation and filing.
When patients in palliative care are approaching death, it is important to discuss end-of-life decisions. Talking, planning, and being better prepared for the last phase of life can let patients in palliative care live fully and more comfortably in their final days, with the consolation of knowing that their wishes will be carried out. It is also beneficial to family members, as it is easier to make these decisions before the loss occurs.
Cascade Memorial offers a variety of affordable and simple options for funeral arrangements, ranging from to more traditional ceremonies.
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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
Life Care Center of Kirkland is hosting The 13th Annual CarShow!
Life Care Center of Kirkland
10101 NE 120th St
Kirkland, Washington
August 20, 2011
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Life Care Center of Kirkland Car Show
Please join us at Life Care Center of Kirkland for the Swing music of
“Route 66″ with the Eastside Swing Cats, as well as:
- Free hot dogs, soda pop, popcorn and dash plaques!
- Complimentary massages will be provided by Massage Envy
- Have your portrait drawn by caricature artist Steve Hartley
- Free blood pressure checks by the Life Care Center of Kirkland nursing staff
- Therapists available to counsel you on rehabilitation needs
This will be an event you won’t want to miss!
Call 425-823-2323 to reserve a space for your car, or just come and dance!
There will be outstanding door prizes for car owners!
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Journey Through Alzheimer's
ATHENA VERMA
for
“JOURNEY THROUGH ALZHEIMER’S WITH HOPE”
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(Registration & Networking 8:30 a.m.)
Aegis Gardens, 36281 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA
Athena Verma has created and delivered numerous continuing education courses for Social Workers and Nurse Case Managers spanning topics from Navigating Family Dynamics to Person-Centered Care for Those Living with Dementia. In addition to her work within the long-term care field, she is a nationally acclaimed Alzheimer’s expert. She has encountered numerous caregivers who share their struggles to understand and cope with this disease. It is these experiences that have inspired Athena to create Journey Through Alzheimer’s. Ms. Verma currently serves on the National Advisory Board of the National Association for Continence. In addition, she is the Vice-President of the Senior Citizen’s Services Coordination Council.
By the end of this session you will be able to:
1. Rediscover the joy of working with people living with dementia.
2. Identify what it really means to provide person-centered care.
3. Recognize how to enhance the quality of life for persons with
dementia
Two CEU credits available. This program is approved by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (provider #PCE 4898) and Department of Social Services for RCFE (provider #914-0211-17300) for 2 continuing education contact hours.
This is a FREE event – open to the public!
Please RSVP by calling 510/739-0909 or e-mail Lucy Lou, Marketing Director, at lucy.lou@aegisliving.com. Refreshments will be served.
Tags: Auburn, Bellevue, Des Moines, Eastside, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Online, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, Tukwila, WA, Washington
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
By Tim Watt on August 4, 2011
Everywhere you look, it seems like there’s another advertisement touting a pill or a supplement that can reverse aging or otherwise defeat wrinkles. Never mind that very few of these have actually been proven to work and a lot can be costly, there’s a risk that they can be unhealthy, too. In fact, one recent study found that just one out of every three multivitamins actually has the content on the back of the label. Some have too little vitamins, while others have too much, according to MSNBC.
So instead of trying things that haven’t even been verified by the FDA, you may want to look for anti-aging methods through more natural beauty practices. One of the best products for keeping away wrinkles? Sunscreen.
“Ninety percent of aging is from the sun, and with the increase of skin cancer awareness we need to make sure that we are protecting our skin and taking care of it,” skin care specialist Angela Fredrick told The Kearney Hub.
She advises anyone who is going to spend some time outside to apply sunscreen. Besides the risk of cancer, exposure to the sun can cause liver spots and premature wrinkles. While some people believe that their make-up can protect them from harsh sunshine, Fredrick recommends using sunscreen as well.
Maintaining physical health is the very best way to remain feeling young. While not everyone will be going to the Olympics, senior or otherwise, AOL.co.uk states that remaining focused and consistent with exercise efforts can be an important way to maintain strength, flexibility and health.
“I have seen some reports that claim it is possible to have as little as a five percent drop in cardiovascular fitness from your 20s to your 50s, if consistency is maintained,” writes trainer Matt Roberts.
Looking to keep your brain young, too? Exercise fills that gap as well. Researchers recently concluded that regular physical fitness can improve decision-making skills, memory and attention after a review of more than 100 different studies examining the effects of a workout.
Having trouble getting started? Experts recommend using machines that promote low-impact activity. Resistance training with rows or free weights can be a great way to break a sweat and get moving. Ellipticals have also become popular in recent years, because they don’t cause as much pounding on the joints as a treadmill, but you can get just as much of a workout.
[From the Sunrise Senior Living Blog]
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Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Caregivers Support Group
Family caregivers need support and information as they navigate the twists, turns, and responsibilities of providing care for another. Open to anyone caring for an older adult. No registration required. Free
Caregiver of Older Adults Support Group – Bellevue
Second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Overlake Senior Health Center, 1750 112th Avenue NE, Suite A101, Bellevue.
For more information, call Regina Bennett, MSW 425-688-5807
Mercer Island Family Caregiver Support Group
Date: Second Tuesday of each month (March 8 and April 12)
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
or
Date: Fourth Thursday of each month (March 24 and April 28)
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mercer Island Senior Health Center
7707 SE 27th Street, Suite 110
Mercer Island
Call Karin Miller, MSW, 425-688-5637 for more information.
Please visit the Overlake Hospital Medical Center website for information on the Caregiver Support Groups.
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Saturday, August 6th, 2011
- Scattering of Cremated Remains
According to Washington State
guidelines, you may scattercremated remains on:
- National parks, after receiving permission from the Chief Park Ranger.
- State trust uplands, after receiving permission from the regional manager for each scattering. However, scattering by commercial scattering services isn’t permitted.
- Public navigable waters under state control, including Puget Sound, the Pacific Ocean within the 3-mile limit, rivers, streams, and lakes.
- The Pacific Ocean beyond the 3-mile limit. These scatterings must be reported within 30 days to the Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.
- Private land, with the permission of the land owner.
If you have questions about cremation, please feel free to call us at 425-641-6100 or email us at info@cascadememorial.com.
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Monday, August 1st, 2011
Congratulations to Ellen Snyder of Life Care Center of Kirkland
Ellen Snyder, director of nursing for Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, was named Life Care’s Company-Wide Director of Nursing of the Year on April 20, 2009.
The award is given to the director of nursing who demonstrates outstanding qualities in several areas, including customer service ratings, staff development and successful state surveys.
Snyder received the award during Life Care’s Directors of Nursing Annual Meeting held in Nashville, Tenn. She was selected from all the directors of nursing in Life Care’s more than 220 skilled nursing facilities throughout the country.
During the ceremony, Snyder was praised for:
• Leading the facility to a deficiency-free survey in 2008 and a nursing deficiency-free survey in 2007.
• Being actively involved with local schools of nursing and with nursing organizations such as the Washington Health Care Association and the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration.
• Being available at all hours, all days of the year.
• Encouraging her nursing staff and other associates with cards, flowers and awards for doing their jobs well.
• Providing education to associates regarding disease processes and how to best care for residents with differing needs.
• Taking on projects beyond her normal duties, including answering call lights, cooking meals for associate appreciation and remodeling the public bathrooms.
“I’m truly honored and touched,” said Snyder. “There will be a lot of fun and celebration at the facility. Success comes from enabling your staff. This is a facility award.”
Life Care also honored seven divisional winners and a customer-service award winner.
“Our directors of nursing show love by living our vision every day with our residents, families and associates,” said Cathy Murray, Life Care’s chief operating officer. “We appreciate their leadership in our facilities and their caring actions. They are truly an inspiration.”
“To be a director of nursing requires a very talented individual,” added Dee McCarthy, Life Care’s vice president of clinical systems. “Not only must they possess superior clinical knowledge and leadership skills, but they also need a passionate commitment to consistently providing resident-focused, quality care. Our directors are some of the most gifted in the industry. To be recognized from this group is an incredible honor.”
About Life Care Center of Kirkland
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, Life Care Center of Kirkland’s flower-filled gardens, courtyard and cheerful indoor Garden Room, provide a comfortable place for residents and families to sit and visit or just enjoy the view. Extensive activities and entertainment, visiting families and pets and a friendly staff set the tone for a positive healing environment.
Our interdisciplinary care team includes 24-hour nursing staff, wound, cardiac, stroke and orthopedic care specialists, registered dietician, social services, physicians, and an outstanding 28-member therapy team. Our team approach to care focuses on each patient’s individual needs as they recover from surgery, injury or illness.
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Monday, August 1st, 2011
- July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
The Annual Bereaved Parents Awareness Month is in July, to promote support for bereaved parents. Often people do not know what to say to or do for grieving parents. We encourage people to turn back and begin to reach out to bereaved parents and their families by listening to them without advising them; by giving them a shoulder to cry on; and/or by giving them a hug when appropriate and needed.
After the death of loved one, especially a child, many people need continued support from other family members. The American Hospice Foundation encourages families and friends to remember a few key ideas when helping a loved one who is grieving.
Be patient and understanding. Grief will diminish with time, but there is no ‘right’ length of time to grieve. Continue being supportive long after the rest of the world has stopped sending cards.
Expect the unexpected. Some people experience delayed grief, especially if the loved one was ill for a long time or there were many details to arrange after the death. Grief usually surfaces at some point, and he or she may still need help even if it’s weeks or months later.
Don’t neglect physical needs. Grief puts stress on the immune system, leaving the body more susceptible to illnesses. Suggest an appointment with a primary care physician who knows that he or she is grieving.
“People who are grieving often feel alone in their grief,” said David Weiss, Passages Hospice chaplain. “To receive the support of others helps them realize that they don’t have to carry the whole burden themselves. There are others who are truly interested and willing to listen. It’s okay to have that feeling of loss, and to recognize and accept it. In essence, it’s a reflection of the love we have for that person and their memory.”
For more online resources, please visit:
The Bereaved Parents of the USA
The Dougy Center
The Open to Hope Foundation
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